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No Lies Just BS

Nick Swartz
Tattooing
Tattoo Industry
Tattoo Culture
Art
Japanese Tattooing
Alley Cat Tattoo
Music
Virginia
Personal Growth
Community Stories
Brian Bruno
Family
Mental Health
Personal Experiences With Law Enforcement
Addiction Recovery
Virginia Beach
Norfolk Tattoo Expo
Graffiti
Community
Tattoo Conventions

Listen to Nick Swartz tell stories about his life. From growin' up in the small VA mountain town of Clifton Forge to his entry into and career in the tattoo industry. All the rough upbringin', punk rock, family, country, skateboardin', good eatin', blues, ass-kickin', tattooed, hard to believe but addictin' to perceive bullshit that can be packed into each episode. His brother Josh helps out and t... more

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Four hundred episodes of your favorite tattoo podcast. That's the milestone we've reached here, folks. Nick sits down again with the legend, Gordon McCloud, sometimes known as Wrath. It's a killer episode in itself, so definitely don't sleep on these... more

We haven't done any traveling in a minute or had any guest artists for a while, so here's one more clip show as we head into the 400th episode of the show. Nick talks about how everything has gone so far and what's to be expected in the future, leadi... more

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It's been a while since Tucker Wyatt hung out with Nick on the show here, and he's since parted ways with the Mother Tuckers and has a new band. He didn't bring them this time, or his guitar, but he brought some great stories from the road and a lot ... more

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With all the VA Beach trip episodes done, we're going back to the beginning and beyond with these clips collected from all the podcasts with everyone's favorite tattooer: Timothy Hoyer. If you enjoy these, go back and check out the full episodes. You... more

After talkin' to the guys at Saltwater Tattoo, artist Sam Clayman and sayin' what's up to George Archer; Nick finally gets to chill with Anthony 'Ant' Anderson as the last stop on his VA Beach trip. Ant tattoos at Red Five at VA Beach and has been do... more

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Nick and Avery hit the road for a few episodes, beginning at Saltwater Tattoo which already released. Now we've got the incredible Sam Clayman. Sam's got an incredible collection of tattoos and produces some amazing art himself. Nick and Sam talk abo... more

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After having to miss the Philly Convention weekend where we usually get several great episodes every year, Nick decided to have Avery drive him down to VA Beach and record with the guys from Saltwater Tattoo. It's been a while, so it's great to hear ... more

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The big East Coast snow storm kept us from traveling to Philly and recording all the episodes we had planned, so we're presenting to you a collection of stories from all of the episodes featuring the legendary Scott Sterling. Scott has been making ma... more

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Will Lolly
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Tim Hendricks
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Episode: 397 - Timothy Hoyer - a retrospective - NLJBS

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Nick Swartz
Host of No Lies Just BS

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

398 - Tucker Wyatt - independent country outlaw - NLJBS
Q: What's the story behind the Pamela song and its subject matter?
Pamela was written during a stressful tour period, using a drug-related theme (lorazepam) as a metaphor for anxieties on the road, and Bo Shrit later helped bring it to a wider audience as a new single.
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Q: How did you get involved with Congress the Band and what has the road life been like for you?
Tucker describes being invited to open for Congress after a solo gig, touring across the Southeast, and the evolving role as an opener to main support, highlighting the crowd dynamics, preparation routines, and the bond formed with the band.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Mike Perfetto
Q: Mike, where are you from?
I was born in Coney Island and grew up in a tight-knit Italian-American family.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Seven: James Jarvis
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced when starting out as a tattoo artist?
James discusses the difficulty of overcoming intimidation and the need for resilience in the tattoo industry.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Three: Jerry Duncan
Q: What was your job in the Navy once you got on base?
I was a hospital corpsman, a medic.

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What is No Lies Just BS about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively interview show centered on personal storytelling, tattoos, music, and independent culture with a strong emphasis on community, craftsmanship, and life on the road. Episodes frequently blend tattoo artistry with music scenes, DIY ethics, and behind-the-scenes life in small and regional scenes, often featuring veteran artists and shop owners. Listeners are likely drawn to candid career anecdotes, mentorship stories, and the intersection of art, entrepreneurship, and subculture. A notable through-line is a deep sense of community among tattoo peers, a celebration of local culture, and a willingness to tackle tough topics with humor and grit. The format tends to mix long-form conversations with colorful, experiential storytelling, maki... more

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