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055 - Julian Bast 34:02

3d ago34:02

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Hold on tight, you are about to enter the mind of Julian Bast, and I don't think you are ready. Julian is a tattooer and artist who is focused on letting an unstructured process steer the ship. Modeling his approach after the freedom he saw his children have when making art, he keeps the idea of "play" at the forefront. I have admired everything he…

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054 - Is This The Tattoo Apocalpyse? 1:00:06

7d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Kicking off the new season with a Q+A addressing all of your important questions. Is tattooing dead? Are there too many shops? Is it a time for a new career? Nothing like doom and gloom to get back into the groove with the show! Andrew discusses listener submitted questions with his crew at Worship Tattoo. Bill Rocha, Kayleigh Rae, Kenley Darling a…

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053 - Zack Spurlock 1:28:06

12M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

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. Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTube Find Zack at…

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052 - Filip Leu (Part 2) 1:37:55

1y ago1:37:55

1:37:55

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. This is part 2 of this conversation. Part 1 can be found on Ep 051. Watch THIS E…

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051 - Filip Leu (Part 1) 1:37:20

1y ago1:37:20

1:37:20

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. Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTube Watch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episode Find Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron i…

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050 - Kati Vaughn 1:20:38

1y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

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. Then they dive down the rabbit hole of AI tattoos, getting large scale work done while under anesthesia, and TATTOOGATE. What a world! You can watch this episode on YOUTUBE Find Kati at Good Lu…

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049 - Onnie O'Leary 1:27:02

2y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos. You can find Onnie at TLD Tattoo in Sydney, Australia Get your limited BOOKS CLOSED "Tattooings Not Dead" T-shirt designed by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) This episode is sponsored by GoReminders BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by An…

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048 - Justin Olivier 44:07

2+ y ago44:07

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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. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.bea…

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047 - Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors ft. Juli Moon & Erick Lynch 1:04:41

2+ y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

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. This conversation was made possible by Historic New England and their exhibit “Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors.” It traces the popularization of tattooin…

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046 - I'm Back! ft. Bill Rocha 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

47:09

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 …

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#14 - Kate Baldwin, Julia Murney, Gordon Greenberg, Brad Oscar 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

43:25

Andrew Lippa may have the biggest mic in the room, but does he have the biggest knowledge of obscure Broadway music? Find out if the size of the mic matters in this week's Game Show competition with special guests Kate Baldwin, Julia Murney, Gordon Greenberg, and Brad Oscar. Our guests played today's game in recognition of Beit T’Shuvah: https://be…

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#13 - Amanda Green, Jerry Mitchell, Andrew Levitt (Nina West) 48:45

3y ago48:45

48:45

Are you smarter than our guests on this episode? The legends Amanda Green, Jerry Mitchell, and Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) put their ultimate Broadway musical trivia knowledge to the test. Our guests played today's game in recognition of Dramatist Guild Foundation. Find more episodes, watch the video versions, and get more information about The G…

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#12 - Lon Hoyt, Diego Lucano, Lucy Krubiner, Harrison Hauptman, & Sophia Sorge 56:12

3y ago56:12

56:12

Kids, kids, and more kids! And super smart ones, at that! Diego Locana, Lucy Krubiner, Harrison Hauptman, & Sophia Sorge join big kids Andrew Lippa and Lon Hoyt for a musical theater trivia showdown you can't miss. Or maybe you can? Who knows, we can't tell you what to do. Now go to your room! ... and listen to Broadway show tunes. Our guests playe…

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#11 - Tracee Beazer Barrett, Katie Finneran, Richard Maltby, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Max Von Essen 1:06:10

3y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

The hunt (for the greatest knowledge of lesser-known Broadway music) continues on this episode of Game Show. Join guests Tracee Beazer Barrett, Katie Finneran, Richard Maltby, Nikka Graff Lanzarone & Max Von Essen as they put their knowledge to the test. Play along at home! Our guests played today's game in recognition of: Dramatist Guild Foundatio…

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#10 - Tamara Tunie, Ken Page, Dan Jinks, Rory O'Malley & Krysta Rodriguez 1:01:40

3y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Join our wonderful guests for this week's episode, Tamara Tunie, Ken Page, Dan Jinks, Rory O'Malley & Krysta Rodriguez, as they compete head to head to determine who has the most knowledge of all things Broadway show tunes! This episode also pays tribute to our wonderful Stephen Sondheim. Our guests played today's game in recognition of: Dramatist …

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#9 - Gerard, Stuart, Richard, Ken, & Todd 58:44

3y ago58:44

58:44

A special OG episode with Gerard Allessandrini, Stuart Ross, Richard Jay-Alexander, Ken Raskoff, and Todd Buonopane. Warning, the music in this episode goes deep into the vault, testing their limits. Don't say we didn't tell you ahead of time! Our guests played today's game in recognition of: Dramatist Guild Foundation: dramatistsguild.com ACLU: ac…

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#8 - Jeremy, Ashley, Rosie, Bruce, Howard, Richard, and Richard 44:13

3y ago44:13

44:13

Think you've had enough!? Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Bruce Vilanch, Howard McGillin, Richard Samson, Richard Kind, Rosie O'Donnell have the ultimate dance off to prove who knows the most about Broadway show tunes. Ok, this was recorded remotely so they didn't dance, but they almost did! Our guests played today's game in recognition of: Dramatis…

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#7 - Seth, James, Andréa, Paul and Anika 55:07

3y ago55:07

55:07

Join guests Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, Andréa Burns, Paul Castree and Anika Larsen as they go toe to toe, digging deep into some of the most obscure (and most recognizable) Broadway show tunes. Put your knowledge to the test, and let us know if you can figure out the songs before they do! Our guests played today's game in recognition of The Actor…

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#6 - Five Musical Theatre Obsessed Teenagers 1:00:45

3y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Watch Stagedoor Manor alumni Nathan Ayotte, Molly Hagerty, Zachary Huseman, Oliva Kelly and Maxwell Seelig compete alongside Andrew Lippa to test their ultimate knowledge of Broadway musical music trivia! Find out more about Stagedoor Manor by visiting http://stagedoormanor.com. Our guests played today's game in recognition of YourMomCares: https:/…

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#5 - Jason, Kate, Donna, Andrew & J.K. 56:35

3y ago56:35

56:35

George Costanza (Jason Alexander) joins the Farmers guy (J.K. Simmons), Meredith Palmer from The Office (Kate Flannery), a Newsie (Andrew Keenan-Bolger), and an Enchantress (Donna Murphy) in this episode of Game Show! Please learn more and consider donating to the following charities represented in this episode: Dramatists Guild Foundation: https:/…

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#4 - Beth, Todd and Capathia 1:05:04

3y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

What do Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel, Todd Buonopane, and Capathia Jenkins all have in common? They're competing on this episode, of course! When it comes to obscure song references, no one can beat Todd B. Seriously. Beth is just here for the lolz.... we think. This episode is brought to you by THE HUMANS, now in theaters and streaming on Showtim…

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#3 - Annaleigh, Liz, Annie, Marc and Scott 1:09:52

3y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Watch and listen as Annaleigh Ashford, Liz Larsen and Marc Shaiman square off against Andrew Lippa, Annie Golden, and Scott Wittman. The nasty words come out, the championship rings are bragged about, and no one can seem to remember the lyrics to 'Whatever Lola Wants'!? HELP US, BROOKS ASHMANSKAS! This episode is brought to you by THE HUMANS, now i…

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#2 - Orfeh, Andy Karl, and Angela Grovey 1:02:54

3y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Power couple Orfeh and Andy Karl square off against Angela Grovey and Andrew Lippa in our juggernaut of a second episode. Whether you’re new to Broadway or know every single lyric of every song ever written (as does Lippa, it seems!?), this show puts your Broadway knowledge to the test. Or if you simply want to watch everyone dance to “Can’t Take M…

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#1 - Team Fairycakes Comes to Play 1:04:27

3y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, Mo Rocca, and Jason Tam (Team Fairycakes) take on Liz Callaway, Robin de Jesús, Stephen Flaherty and Andrew Lippa (Team Not Fairycakes) in this no holds barred, intense, sometimes inappropriate inaugural episode of The Great Broadway Game Show Competition. Who do you think knows more about musicals? Who can remember all …

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Podcast Trailer 1:51

3y ago1:51

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There’s never been a musical theatre game show… until now. In “The Great Broadway Game Show Competition”, teams of Broadway stars face off against each other, and the audience, to “Name That Show Tune”, and win money for charity, while sharing intimate stories and memories from their lives and careers. Created and hosted by Todd Graff, and joined b…

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045: Sharky 47:45

3+ y ago47:45

47:45

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. Find Sharky at Classic Tattoo in San Marcos, TX. Catch her new IGTV show live every Monday night at 9pm EST, “Welcome To The Backroom” and wa…

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044: The Year That Tattooing Stood Still 47:13

3+ y ago47:13

47:13

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. This episode's guests: Lauren - Diamond Mind Tattoo …

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043: Nikko Hurtado 1:19:07

3+ y ago1:19:07

1:19:07

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? Find Nikko at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, CA and Black Anchor Gallery in Hollywood, CA. This episode is sponsored by: DOS-M Digital Optimizations…

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042: Hanna Sandstrom 57:21

3+ y ago57:21

57:21

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. Follow Hanna's work here and find more current info about her here BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA…

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041: Ink Banned in Europe ft. Selina Medina 44:51

4y ago44:51

44:51

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? Check out the resources that Selina shared with me HERE. Get your copy of "The Science of Tattooing" Read t…

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040: Faith (@americanflesh) 1:25:43

4y ago1:25:43

1:25:43

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. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:17) Do you know Fred Durs…

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039: Paul Dobleman & Austin Maples 1:17:03

4y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Best buds Paul Dobleman (Blackheart Tattoo, SF) and Austin Maples (Enjoy Tattoos, LA) 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! Timestamps: (00:01) Intro (00:38) Do you know Fred Durst? (02:02) California tat…

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038: Remember Tattoo Magazines? 43:19

4y ago43:19

43:19

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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew St…

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037: Performance Art 55:57

4y ago55:57

55:57

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: @RixardTattoo Links to the videos discussed in this episode: Bicycle Feet/Head tattooing Fencing Drone Cello Trampoline BOOKS CLOSED is hos…

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036: Who Owns Your Tattoo? 48:08

5y ago48:08

48:08

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. Steve works at Rock Of Ages Tattoo in Austin, TX. Buy his book Non Stop Tattooing from Atonement Books BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by An…

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035: Let's Talk About Relationships 1:27:21

5y ago1:27:21

1:27:21

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. I have always felt the pressure of keeping my obsession with tatt…

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034: Scientific Tattooing 1:12:17

5y ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Hannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. Hannah Wolf works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA. Check out her book The Science of Tattooing Billy White works at Red Rose Tattoo in Zanesville, OH. Watch the documentary he is featured in: Beneath The Ink BOOKS CLOSED is h…

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033: Extracurricular Tattooing 58:42

5y ago58:42

58:42

I talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. Alex runs the instagram page @tattoogear4sale, which has become the top place to buy, sell and trade (yes, you guessed it) tattoo gear. We talked about how he started the page, and some of the challenges that come wi…

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032: Extended ft. Doreen Garner 38:08

5y ago38:08

38:08

Didn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner. Doreen works at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY. This extended episode is sponsored by: GoReminders Eliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders. It is simple, automatic appointment reminders via text messages and email. This service pays or itself with just ONE avoided…

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032: Progressive Tattooing 1:40:49

5y ago1:40:49

1:40:49

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. Tamara's Informed Consent and Trauma-Aware Tattooing brochure can be found here. Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversit…

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031: Tattoo Evolution 1:32:38

5y ago1:32:38

1:32:38

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. Should we really be trying to blindly celebrate the past? You can find Nick at Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago, IL. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Lin…

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What's up with tattooing in Oregon? 47:26

5y ago47:26

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What's up with tattooing in Oregon? Portland tattooer, Olivia Britz-Wheat, gives us the lowdown on the state mandated tattoo schools, and talks about the work she does with the group, Reform Oregon Tattooing. After the interview, Andrew shares an email from a tattooer who attended an Oregon tattoo school.…

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030: Tattoo Diploma-cy 1:25:06

5y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum. Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat, a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, "Reform Oregon Tattooi…

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029: Extended - Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 2) 1:44:21

5y ago1:44:21

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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. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection And follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)! Make sure to follow him…

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029: Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 1) 1:14:48

5y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

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. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)! Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOS…

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028: Extended ft. Gunnar 1:31:48

5y ago1:31:48

1:31:48

Didn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career. Ep 028 Extended is brought to you by: GoReminders Eliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, a…

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028: Psychological Tattooing 1:32:53

5y ago1:32:53

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Issues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar. Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general. Gunnar discusses why he is interested in…

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027: LIVE in San Francisco 1:09:34

5y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Debra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19. Follow: Deb Yarian Freddy Corbin Henry Lewis Watch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line…

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026: Extended 43:21

5y ago43:21

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Andrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell, after the camera turned off. Check out Ep 026: Adaptive Tattooing if you haven't yet. It'll give a bit more context for this bonus episode.Av Andrew Stortz, Bradley Farrell

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026: Adaptive Tattooing 1:08:48

5y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

This episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell, and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw." I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story. Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing ag…

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