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OKAYEST TIME OF YEAR, Holiday Special : Two Buds , One client ft. Dalton Elliott | TATTOO BUDCAST 60 | PODCAST

This is how the Buds are acting when Santa is literally on his way to town.

We welcome back Bud Dalton Elliott to the studio, and things get chaotic fast when he gets tattooed by BOTH Buds at the same time. Dalton is celebrating the one year anniversary of his year-long tattoo road trip, and we’re feeling extra merry about it.

We get into Christmas dos and don’ts, our own holiday traditions and memories, and for Tattoo Therapy we help a listener navigate intense holiday burnout. Do they need to suck it up, or is it time to cut it out?

Throw on your plaid pajamas, grab a cup of cheer, and tune in for a holly jolly episode of the Tattoo Budcast 🎄🎙️

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Jimmy Jams Birthday Spiral and Tattoo Therapy

Jimmy Jam is officially creeping toward 40 and having a full-blown existential spiral. He’s turning 37, and Sanae catches him mid freak-out to unpack his problems, offer some real-life advice, and set goals before the void fully takes over.
We also get to know the Bud known as Jimmy Jam a little better over a McDonald’s Grinch meal, because nothing sparks self-reflection quite like pickle fries and a seasonal promotion.
Plus, we read some top-tier listener letters for Tattoo Therapy and our Tattoo Cover-Up segment. Emotional growth, questionable decisions, and unsolicited opinions included.
Now pull up a chair, grab a Big Mac, and tune in. 🍔🎙️

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Surviving Tattoo Chaos: Rough Beginnings, Ink Master Allegations & a Client From Hell Ft. Red l TATTOO BUDCAST EP. 58 l Comedy podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Red 🔴 owner and operator of Just Deadly Tattoo in Pico Rivera. Red’s start in tattooing wasn’t easy, and those early hardships are exactly what make her grateful for every year she and her shop stay alive in this wild industry 💉✨

We get into the sweet spot of client communication, where someone knows what they want but still gives you the creative freedom to make it shine 🎨🔥

And of course, we dive into the latest tattoo viral chaos, from the ball shaped tattoo machine everyone keeps roasting 🏀😂 to the Ink Master contestant who allegedly stole another tattooer’s design 👀🫣 Let’s just say... those allegations are gonna be tough to beat.

Tap in for stories, laughs, and real shop talk only the Budcast can deliver 🎙️🤘

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KINGPIN TATTOO SUPPLY: Tatpocolypse, Tattoo Collecting w/ Dale Dimapindan | TATTOO BUDCAST 57 | podcast

What is a tattoo artist without supplies?? Exactly. Today we’ve got Dale Dimapindan in the studio from the world-famous Kingpin Tattoo Supply, one of the most trusted names in the game.

We dive into what the “tatpocolypse” looks like from the supplier side, whether it’s better or worse to stick with one tattooer or collect from many, and Dale jumps in for a round of FMK (tattoo edition). Sit on your thrown 🚽 and get ready for another side splitting episode.

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DOWN BADD - Apprentice to Shop Owner w/ Dana Richard’s | TATTOO BUDCAST Ep.56

In this episode of the Tattoo Budcast, Jimmy and Sanae sit down with Montana tattooer Dana Richards, who Sanae has known since his earliest days as an apprentice in the same California shop they once worked at. Now a successful shop owner in Montana, Dana shares his journey from those humble beginnings to running his own studio, along with the major differences between tattooing in Montana vs California. The conversation dives into everything from shifting testosterone levels to lifestyle changes, shop culture, and what it takes to build a solid career in the tattoo industry.

 

We also get into why a real tattoo apprenticeship still matters in 2025—how it shapes your craft, your professionalism, and your long-term success. Things get philosophical too, as the crew talks about simulation theory, strange coincidences, and whether we might all be living inside something bigger than we realize. It’s a mix of tattoo talk, mentorship, personal growth, and the kind of weird, honest conversations the Budcast is known for.

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Eric Hare on Tattooing in Prison, Graffiti Roots & Real Growth | TATTOO BUDCAST Ep. 55

🎙️ Today we’ve got a wild one for ya!

We’re joined by tattoo veteran Eric Hare — and trust us, the only thing more complex than one of his geometric stencils… is his story. 👀

From graffiti ➡️ tattooing in prison  ➡️ exponential personal growth ➡️ to honing his craft,  Eric takes us through a life that’s as chaotic as it is inspiring. We laugh, we get deep, we get real — this episode has it all.

💺 Jump in the tattoo chair and get ready for another surprisingly meaningful yet hilarious session with the Buds.

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Tattoo Copying vs Inspiration + Shop Prank Wars (with Frank Allen) | ROADBUDS in PHOENIX | TATTOO BUDCAST 54

New city, same chaos.

Today we’re comin’ at you from Phoenix, Arizona with a Budcast fan favorite — the curmudgeonly sitcom-neighbor energy, the OG Travel Bud himself… Frank Allen! 🌵🔥

We’re recapping our Arizona guest spot, debating the age-old tattoo question:

Copying vs inspiration — where’s the line?

…and because it’s tradition…

we’re diving into tattoo shop prank culture 😈

 

It’s another ROADBUDS episode —

🎧 Laugh hysterically, but keep your eyes on the road.

 

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A Very Budcast Birthday | TATTOO BUDCAST Ep. 53

🎉 HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO THE TATTOO BUDCAST!! 🎉

The Buds are turning ONE and celebrating like only 1-year-olds can (and should) — in baby bonnets, bibs, and up to our elbows in baby food. 🍼💩

Join us for our most chaotic celebration yet and thank YOU, our buddies, for an incredible first year of laughs, tattoos, and total nonsense.

So strap into your high chair, grab a warm bottle of… whatever’s in reach, and tune in to the Birthday Bash! 🧸🎂

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