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Shop Talk Ep:23
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Shop Talk Ep:21
The crew is back for another Shop Talk—this time diving deep into some of the cleanest tattoos we’ve come across lately. From a flawless tiger head chest piece to timeless Japanese work, Nick, Andrew, and Porter break down what makes these tattoos powerful, classic, and unforgettable.

Shop Talk Ep:20
In this episode of Shop Talk, the crew breaks down some of the most unreal tattoos you’ve never seen — from massive, Japanese-inspired epics to surreal multi-image illusions and bold, saturated classics. They dig into the details, the techniques, and the creativity that make these pieces unforgettable.

Shop Talk Ep:18
In this episode of Shop Talk, Chris Fox joins the crew for a rowdy session full of legendary tattoo stories, wild road trips, and next-level art appreciation. From a spontaneous tattoo tour through NYC with Mike Brummett to a wild West Virginia story involving a cat-hunting snake and a Springsteen roadie — this one’s got it all. Plus, deep dives into standout flash pieces, blast-over technique, layout wisdom, and why dragons and tigers still hit hard.

Shop Talk Ep:17
In this episode, the crew welcomes back Chris from Fish Ladder Tattoo Co., and things get real. We break down some of the hardest tattoos out — from biomech panther builds to hand pieces that push limits. If you’re into saturated color, bold structure, and perfect placement, this one’s for you.
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Nick has over 25 years experience in and around the tattoo industry and has met an unimaginable amount of interesting people. With tales from growing up in a small town in the mountains of Virginia and his journey to owning the successful Alley Cat Tattoo, there's something for everyone. Here you'll also find Shop Talk, where the tattoo discussions are much more involved and the appreciation and love of tattooing is what it's all about.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Five: Ben Proudman
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:39:59 +0000
Proudman comes to Alley Cat to record with Nick.
Duration: 02:26:54
View Episode PageEpisode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Four: Timothy Hoyer & Andrew Conner
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:15:28 +0000
Hoyer and Conner sit down with Nick once again for a killer chat.
Duration: 02:59:02
View Episode PageEpisode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Three: Jerry Duncan
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:15:26 +0000
Nick sits down with his friend Jerry to talk life and tattoos.
Duration: 01:21:49
View Episode PageEpisode 381B: Sam Yamini with 25 extra minutes
Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:40:26 +0000
Here is Sam's episode once again, now with the missing 25 minutes.
Duration: 02:27:56
View Episode PageEpisode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Two: Dean Flashman
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:43:42 +0000
Nick and Dean have a killer conversation at Pagoda.
Duration: 02:34:06
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