Tattoo Traditions

Episode 025 - Henry Goldfield

We are back after an extended break speaking to the mighty Henry Goldfield Henry started tattooing in the late 50’s, he got his first tattoo from a carnival tattooist tattooing in a basement in Minnesota. He is a huge part of San Franciscos tattoo history and is a true legend within tattooing! His story is fantastic and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short.Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

Episode 024 - Sean Hobden

We are back after a break with a super interesting episode with english tattooist Sean Hobden. Sean was born on a traveler site in Kent, England in the 1960's. He remembers his grandad having a tattoo which was done in a tent in WW2. His story is absolutely amazing, we talked about his tattoo career, his book, fairground sign painting, old time legends like Jeff Baker and much more. We want to say thank you to his son Josh for helping set this one up. Check out Josh's work here https://www.tattooistinkent.com/ [https://www.tattooistinkent.com/] To buy Seans amazing book visit this link below https://www.amazon.com/Tales-School-Tattooing-Sean-Hobden/dp/1479393576/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WidVk4snGVD9Aimmk7fDBJtafkmO8LwYA9EI6ARDl40ObTBqWd7K0yIHHxorRAXhUpjDhQpfhtQdNK6Vy6CbhQ.6ISV6uYT2sANm1BdA7-1mXhuSq1ym2JUx1rMz0NBHrc&qid=1733028211&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Tales-School-Tattooing-Sean-Hobden/dp/1479393576/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WidVk4snGVD9Aimmk7fDBJtafkmO8LwYA9EI6ARDl40ObTBqWd7K0yIHHxorRAXhUpjDhQpfhtQdNK6Vy6CbhQ.6ISV6uYT2sANm1BdA7-1mXhuSq1ym2JUx1rMz0NBHrc&qid=1733028211&sr=8-1] Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

Episode 023 - Jonathan Shaw

This month we got to talk to one of tattooing's true originals Jonathan Shaw, Born in New York but raised in Los Angeles Jonathan had a huge range of artistic influences from very early on. He began writing as his self expression and it was only when he found himself at a dock yard in Mexico that his journey into tattooing really begun. Jonathan’s career has seen him open Fun City in New York, publish books, travel the world and influence famous movie characters! The documentary about his life ‘Scab Vendor Confessions of a Tattoo Artist’ is officially released in theatres in June, check his social media for more details. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

Episode 022 - Eddy Fretwell

This month we got the opportunity to talk to another british tattoo legend, Eddy Fretwell. Eddy started tattooing in 1963. He bought his first machine from Bill Wesby a tattooist and coal miner for £3.50. He traveled all over England tattooing and also had his own supply company Panther Products. We have wanted to talk to Eddy for a while now so it was really amazing to record his story to share with you! Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

Episode 021 - Pat Nunziata

After a summer break we are back with a bang talking to New York legend Pat Nunziata. Pat started tattooing in the 60's in the basement of his mums house in New York. He bought his first machines from Walter Moskowitz after passing his shop on one of his lorry routes. He's tattooed Hells Angels, done house visits and has some brilliant stories. Tattooists like Pat are the reason we do this podcast to keep their names as a part of tattoo history. We hope you enjoy it! Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.