Starving Artist Podcast

Tattoo Politics 🫟

In this episode, I kick it with Chase Hobbs—tattoo artist & owner of Phat Panda Tattoo Studio 🐼💉 We talk about where he started, how he built his shop, and what the journey’s been like so far 🎢✨ But things really heat up 🔥 when we get into shop politics—the drama, the dynamics, and how it all affects the tattoo community 🧠🗣️ From real talk to raw moments, this one’s got it all. Tap in! 🎧💬 👉 Follow Chase: 📸 Instagram: @lotuskidtattoo 📘 Facebook: Chase Hobbs 🎧 Available now wherever you listen to podcasts! #StarvingArtistThePodcast #TattooTalk #TattooLife #TattooCommunity #PhatPandaTattoo #TattooCulture #ShopPolitics #TattooArtistLife #TattooIndustry #BehindTheNeedle #TattooPodcast #TattooStories #LotusKidTattoo

TOP 5 TOP 5

🎙 This Week on Starving Artist: The Podcast We’re diving into one of my favorite segments: Local Top 5 Tattoo Artists. This part of the show is near and dear to me—it’s all about giving flowers to the talented artists right here in our community. As someone who genuinely loves and respects art, there’s nothing better than highlighting artists I can meet, talk to, and see in action. Some of the heavy hitters you’ll hear about in this episode have actually sat down with me on the mic—blessing the show with their presence and insights. 🗣 I encourage you to listen closely—and take note of the names that come up more than once. That’s not by accident. There’s a reason they’re being recognized by multiple guests. So sit back, vibe out, and enjoy this compilation of Top 5s from some of the real ones in the game. Let’s show some love to the ones who bring the ink to life.

Alexis EastTexas

FINALLY got Alexis Anderson (Coveredntattoos) at S2. We sit down and talk about where she got her start and everything in between. Very unhinged very Alexis. We touch base on her style her TikTok following and THRIST TRAPS! Make sure you give my girl a follow and watch the full interview drop a comment about the episode! Social IG Coveredntattoos FB Coveredntattoos TikTok Coveredntattoos Shop location Tyler Tx Premier Tyler, TX Host Information IG Superskytheartist FB SuperSky TheArtist TikTok Superskytheartist YouTube for the full interview

TrappinINK

I sat down with Slim better known as TrappinInk. He’s out of the DFW area and has been tattooing professionally almost 5 years. Not only an artist but he host conventions as well we dive into how he got started and the struggles he see’s in conventions. This is definitely a great listen Socials IG Trappinink_ FB TrappinInk SlimTattoo Website TrappinInk msg.com

What’s Your Stripper Name?

I sit down with Justin Fasulo and Brian Meier from vintage rose and the host of of The East Texas Tattoo Expo happening October 10-12 in Tyler,TX we talk convention and what it took to get this one going and what to expect! Socials IG: Justin Fasulo @j_fasulo_tattoos FB: Justin Fasulo IG: Brian Meier @brazer_brian FB: Brian Meier Easttexastattooexpo.com Oct 10th-11th W.T Brookshires Conference Center