018: Robert Ryan

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018: Robert Ryan

FromBooks Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

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75 minutes

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Feb 11, 2019

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Tattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation.

Released:

Feb 11, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (60)

Tattoo artists will be quick to tell you that things aren't the way they used to be. We sit down with a different tattooer on each episode to discuss how technology, social media and the internet in general have totally changed the way we approach the job.

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004: AUTOCHRIST & How To Not Get Tattooed: Tattooer AUTOCHRIST comes on the show to discuss his motivation for doing the tattoos he does, and Andrew tries to figure out if the instagram page, "How To Not Get Tattooed" is good for tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
79 min listen
026: Extended: Andrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell, after the camera turned off. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
43 min listen
001: Chad Koeplinger & Jason Scott: Tattoo artists Chad Koeplinger and Jason Scott join the show to open the discussion of how social media has impacted tattooing. Also discussed is the topic of traveling and having real experiences vs. experiencing the world through the screen of your device. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
72 min listen
002: Todd Noble: Tattoo artist Todd Noble sits in on the show and talks social networks, Everence, and plays a game. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
66 min listen
025: Extended: Didn't get enough in Ep 025? Here are some bonus clips to hold you over until next episode! by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
17 min listen
015: Custom Tattoo Design & Soundwave Tattoos: Tattooing has become an "industry" whether we like it or not. This week, friend of the show, Jason Scott, sits in to discuss a business that wants to provide clients custom tattoo designs before they even set foot in a tattoo shop. Then, Andrew tries to figure out what is up with Soundwave Tattoos by talking to their creator, Nate Siggard. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
65 min listen
008: Freddy Corbin: Tattooer Freddy Corbin discusses becoming an elder statesman of tattooing after always being the young guy, tattoo schools, what keeps him motivated after 30 years of tattooing, and finding buckets of human skin. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
52 min listen
003: Chris O'Donnell: Tattoo artist Chris O'Donnell discusses his first experiences with the internet, his drawing process and what originally attracted him to start tattooing in 1993 as a 17 year old by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
87 min listen
005: Taki Kitamura: Tattoo artist Taki Kitamura (@stateofgracetaki) discusses how he organizes a tattoo convention that features the highest caliber of work, being surrounded by inspiration at State of Grace, and how he looks toward the future of tattooing while still increasingly embracing traditions of the past. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
61 min listen
013: Ami James (Part 1): (Part 1) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
73 min listen
006: Steve Byrne: Tattoo artist Steve Byrne (@steve_byrne_tattoo) talks about haunted hotels, freehand drawing insane tattoos directly on his customers, keeping family life separate from social media, and tattooing celebrities like Kesha. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
62 min listen
022: Juli Moon: Legendary tattoo artist, Juli Moon, joins the show this week to discuss traveling with a carnival, attending some of the first ever tattoo conventions, expanding her skill set into cosmetic tattoo through trial and error in the 80's, and why she wears her own tattoos as "psychic armor." by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
68 min listen
Prologue: This is a brief introduction of Books Closed host, Andrew Stortz. Future episodes will be conversations with various tattoo artists, discussing the impact of technology and the internet on tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
3 min listen
007: Seth Ciferri: Tattooer and machine builder extraordinaire, Seth Ciferri, talks about running businesses in the tattoo world, what the Read Street Forum was REALLY about, why he wants tattooers to get excited about coil machines again, and his obsession with prank calls. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
68 min listen
010: Scott Harrison: Tattooer and artist, Scott Harrison, talks about why he quit tattooing, how he can finally appreciate his work after the fact, and why he wanted to break someone's leg at a meditation retreat. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
81 min listen
009: Ashley Love: Tattoo artist, Ashley Love, discusses how she started a worldwide event that promotes awareness of sexual violence, what it takes to continue building the project, and how she tries to find the balance between work and personal life. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
49 min listen
020: Lindsey Carmichael: Tattoo artist Lindsey Carmichael joins the show this week to talk about what tattooing for 27 years means to him, what it's like to watch his son now become a tattooer, and how the quest for knowledge has become a totally new beast. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
92 min listen
014: Heather Bailey: Tattooer Heather Bailey joins the show this week to talk about developing her style, staying focused on ambitious projects, and why women in tattooing are treated differently. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
63 min listen
019: Lee Roller: In response to Episode 015, Andrew talks to Lee Roller, owner of Custom Tattoo Design. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
82 min listen
021: Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady, Robert Ryan: This episode features a group panel of tattooers Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady and Robert Ryan discussing tattoo TV shows, internet fundraisers, sharing tattoo stories and more! by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
82 min listen
013: Ami James (Part 2): (Part 2) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
63 min listen
011: Tim Lehi & Cheyenne Sawyer: Tattoo artist Tim Lehi talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
84 min listen
012: Winston the Whale & Pokeeeeeeeoh & Jason Scott: In the Season One finale, Winston the Whale talks about being a young tattooer forging his own path into the craft, and the backlash to doing unique work. Then Pokeeeeeeeoh (Jake Haynes) calls in from Sweden to tell us what it's like to have a 300k+ audience on Instagram all while trying to build confidence as a new tattoo artist. Then Jason Scott returns to the show to help Andrew wrap up the season. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
65 min listen
016: Bradley Farrell: Is there life after tattooing? Bradley Farrell sits down to talk about his tattoo career working alongside some of the greats, and then giving it all up to pursue other passions. Film making, developing a social network and marketing are just a few of the hats Bradley has worn in his lifetime and it all started with the skills he learned from tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
93 min listen
018: Robert Ryan: Tattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
75 min listen
017: Russ Abbott: Tattooer Russ Abbott joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
76 min listen
023: Dax McClellan and the Tattoo Marketing Machine: Andrew digs into the offerings of tattoo business guru, Dax McClellan. Does tattooing need online courses about how to post on Instagram? This investigative report tells a story of self-discovery. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
75 min listen
030: Tattoo Diploma-cy: Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
85 min listen
025: Disruptive Tattooing: Welcome to Season 3 of BOOKS CLOSED! We are joined by tattoo artist Justin Weatherholtz (Kings Ave Tattoo, NYC) this week to discuss a handful of tattooing's industry disruptors. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
66 min listen
029: Extended - Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 2): (Pt. 2) This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
104 min listen

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053 - Zack Spurlock: Andrew heads to Savannah, Georgia to sit down with tattooer Zack Spurlock to discuss how he ruined his life for tattooing, which bands your favorite tattoos sound like, and why he strives for individuality in his work. Andrew also shares the story about his close encounter with his dream guest, Fred Durst. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
88 min listen
052 - Filip Leu (Part 2): Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss why he is excited to share his work with friends without seeking validation from social media, why no one is a “natural artist,” AI’s impact on making art, and why tattooing done with care is what it’s all about. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
98 min listen
051 - Filip Leu (Part 1): Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss what a lifetime of tattooing can do to a person, the lessons his tattooer parents, Felix and Loretta, gave him over the years, and how tattooing is getting too darn detailed. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
97 min listen
050 - Kati Vaughn: NYC tattooer, Kati Vaughn, joins Andrew along with his first and only tattoo apprentice, Kenley, to discuss what it looks like to learn how to tattoo today. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
81 min listen
049 - Onnie O'Leary: Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
87 min listen
048 - Justin Olivier: This episode, Andrew is joined by tattooer and reluctant podcast guest, Justin Olivier. They discuss growing up in New Orleans, escaping hurricanes, the benefits of traveling, and why he likes to keep his head down and focus on his work. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
44 min listen
047 - Historical Tattooing ft. Juli Moon & Erick Lynch: Coming at you from a big historic mansion this episode, Andrew sits down with Juli Moon and Erick Lynch to talk about tattoo history, collecting tat stuff, and how their pasts inform their futures. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
65 min listen
046 - I'm Back! ft. Bill Rocha: Thank you for tuning again after an extended hiatus! This episode is somewhat of a "drawing room discussion" that happens often at my shop. I thought it would be fun to record it and make it into an episode after being radio silent for a while. Lots of room for discussion on this one since we are mostly just spinning our wheels from one topic into another. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
47 min listen
045: Sharky: Tattoo artist, Sharky, talks about how travels and adventures have prepared her for almost anything, how that same spirit played into the start of her tattoo career, and about her friendship with Lyle Tuttle. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
48 min listen
044: The Year That Tattooing Stood Still: The past year has been riddled with shutdowns and uncertainty in tattooing and the rest of our lives. Andrew takes a look back at some unpublished interviews from last May, as well as some current stories from a couple tattooers who are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in different ways. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
47 min listen
043: Nikko Hurtado: Nikko Hurtado is one of the biggest names in the tattoo industry. We discuss the path that lead him there, side effects of the pandemic, new trends in social media, and what's up with Fred Durst? by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
79 min listen
042: Hanna Sandstrom: Tattoo artist Hanna Sandstrom talks about her career that has brought her around the world, and how she has slowed it all down to focus on her health and what is truly important after getting a cancer diagnosis. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
57 min listen
041: Ink Banned in Europe ft. Selina Medina: Have you heard about the ink ban in Europe? After seeing some conflicting information online, I talk to Selina Medina about what is really going on. What does it mean for tattooers? Will the US follow suit and start regulating tattoo pigment? by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
45 min listen
040: Faith (@americanflesh): In this episode, I talk to Chicago tattoo artist, Faith (@americanflesh), about how she walked away from tattooing for over 2 years to undergo conversion therapy through a church, what it was like coming back to tattooing afterward, and her inspiration to open her new shop Wish Me Luck Tattoo. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
86 min listen
039: Paul Dobleman & Austin Maples: Best buds Paul Dobleman and Austin Maples sit in for the show and talk about the state of California tattooing amidst the lockdown, how they've curated focused clientele, and each reveal a deep dark secret. This is a fun one! by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
77 min listen
038: Remember Tattoo Magazines?: What happened to tattoo magazines? Tat-journalist, James Musker (@toadhell___), joins Andrew this week to talk about his experiences writing for various online and print publications, being there for the end of Skin Deep magazine, and what the future may look like for those who write words about pictures on skin. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
43 min listen
037: Performance Art: Is tattooing a performance art? What if the performance is more highly regarded than the tattoo itself? Bill Rocha (@billychop) sits in for this episode to discuss one of the most unique tattooers on Instagram. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
56 min listen
036: Who Owns Your Tattoo?: Steve Byrne joins the show again to talk about the legal battle between Sailor Jerry’s widow and a big liquor company, art ownership, intellectual property, and why he wants bootleggers to eat their copies of his work. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
48 min listen
035: Let's Talk About Relationships: Work/life balance for tattooers is a never ending challenge. Since it was just Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships with the most special of guests...my wife, Rachel. We also hear from Greg Christian and Cindy Stroemple about what it's like when two tattooers tie the knot. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
87 min listen
034: Scientific Tattooing: Hannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
72 min listen
033: Extracurricular Tattooing: I talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
59 min listen
032: Extended ft. Doreen Garner: Didn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
38 min listen
032: Progressive Tattooing: Tamara Santibañez talks about what it is like to be stretched between two "worlds" within tattooing, and the weight of tattoos on those who get them and those who do them. Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversity can have on the industry. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
101 min listen
031: Tattoo Evolution: Nick Colella joins the show this week to talk about how much of the old school mentality can realistically be applied in today's tattooing. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
93 min listen
What's up with tattooing in Oregon?: Ep 030: Extended by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
47 min listen
030: Tattoo Diploma-cy: Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
85 min listen
029: Extended - Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 2): (Pt. 2) This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
104 min listen
029: Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 1): (Pt. 1) This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
75 min listen
028: Extended ft. Gunnar: Didn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar by Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
92 min listen

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