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You can't talk about the developments of modern tattooing without mentioning the contributions of the San Francisco Bay Area. The number of renowned tattooists to at least get their start in either San Francisco or Oakland is staggering. But how many can you name from San Jose? Let's fix that! Like most things in Bay Area popular culture, Santa Clara County—affectionately called "the 408"—has made... more

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🪄 ⁠"Magic" Tattoo Dave Knapp⁠ started his tattoo career under the tutelage of Dave Flowers at Guru Tattoo. Since then, he's had a storied career not only tattooing in many shops across the 408, but also in machine building, pigment production, as we... more

🪄 "Magic" Tattoo Dave Knapp started his tattoo career under the tutelage of Dave Flowers at Guru Tattoo. Since then, he's had a storied career not only tattooing in many shops across the 408, but also in machine building, pigment production, as well... more

🏍️ ⁠Dylan Sandstrom⁠'s dad dragged him to ⁠Tattoo John'⁠s San Jose Tattoo on the regular when Dylan was just a boy. It was there he was exposed to both the biker and Americana tattoo styles. The son of a biker and always fascinated by low riders, Dy... more

🏍️ Dylan Sandstrom's dad dragged him to Tattoo John's San Jose Tattoo on the regular when Dylan was just a boy. It was there he was exposed to both the biker and Americana tattoo styles. The son of a biker and always fascinated by low riders, Dylan ... more

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Recent Guests

David Knapp
Tattoo artist featured in interview, known for Metamorphic, Warped Tour work, and Pigment venture
Tattoo industry (San Jose)
Episode: 050: David Knapp — Part 2
Dylan Sandstrom
San Jose area tattoo artist, long-time practitioner now operating in Hollister
Episode: 047: Dylan Sandstrom — Part 1
Ike Greca
Tattoo artist featured in the episode
Tattoo artist (San Jose, later Vancouver)
Episode: 046: Ike Greca — Part 2
Andre Bernal
Tattoo artist interviewed in this episode
San Jose tattoo scene
Episode: 044: Andre Bernal — Part 2
Daniel Degones
Tattoo artist; founder of Magic Pigment Company
Magic Pigment Company
Episode: 042: Daniel Dagones — Part 2
Daniel Dagones
Tattoo artist, interview subject
Current Tattooing
Episode: 041: Daniel Dagones — Part 1
Matt Tillman
Tattoo artist featured in this interview
Independent tattoo artist (Bay Area)
Episode: 040: Matt Tillman — Part 2
Krystelle Vasquez
Tattoo artist with two decades of experience in San Jose area; spoke about her work and career
Sacred Oath Tattoos, Illusions Cal, Sirens, Tatted Up
Episode: 038: Crystel Vasquez — Part 2
Crystel Vasquez
Tattoo artist at Sacred Oath Tattoos
Sacred Oath Tattoos
Episode: 037: Crystel Vasquez — Part 1

Hosts

Ethan Gregory Dodge
Host associated with Tattoo 408; central figure in interview-driven Bay Area tattoo history, with focus on mentorship and local scene evolution.
Matt Sillman
Host and interview participant focusing on Bay Area tattoo culture and early scene evolution.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Trash leftist podcast

    Total garbage tattoo enthusiast guy. He is a Black Lives Matter supporter. He admits he is a radical communist. Admits to supporting riots of 2016-2020. Terrible content. Avoid this mind pollution.

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    AETHER_XX
    United States2 years ago
  • Trash leftist podcast

    Total garbage tattoo enthusiast guy. He is a Black Lives Matter supporter. He admits he is a radical communist. Admits to supporting riots of 2020/2021. Terrible content. Avoid this mind pollution.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AETHER_XX
    United States2 years ago
  • Just found this pod

    Great interviews with awesome info! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @_sun_dragon_tattoo_
    United States3 years ago

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One listener praises the interviews for offering great technical and career insights for aspiring guests and shop owners.
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Some listeners feel the show provides rich, insider perspectives on Bay Area tattoo history and mentorship.

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034: Dan Wysuph — Part 2
Q: What motivates you to keep creating after more than two decades?
A mix of ongoing inspiration from peers and mentors, a desire to stay open to new art forms (paintings, murals), and a sense of gratitude for the community that has supported him and his family.
034: Dan Wysuph — Part 2
Q: How has the Bay Area regional style influenced your work over the years?
He describes a strong regional flavor in California tattooing, combining Japanese and traditional elements with Santa Cruz/San Jose sensibilities, and prefers to infuse California imagery into tattoos to reflect local culture.
034: Dan Wysuph — Part 2
Q: What were the key turning points that led you from True Art to O'Reilly's and then Fog City?
Early mentorship and apprenticeships with Clem and the Santa Cruz crew shaped his path, moving through True Art to O'Reilly's as he built relationships and learned from peers, then ultimately shifting to Fog City to gain space for guests and create a more flexible, long-term setup.
036: Jason "Sphinx" Litral — Part 2
Q: What were the early days like at Current compared to where you started at Metamorphic?
The early days were marked by rapid construction, a sense of shared purpose, and long hours that stretched into the night. The environment was energetic and collaborative, with lots of art shows and constant activity that helped draw people in and shape the shop's identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo 408

What is Tattoo 408 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tattoo 408 centers on the San Jose tattoo community and its broader Bay Area roots, blending deep-dive interviews with history, mentorship, and studio culture. Per episodes, conversations span early machine building, shop migrations, collective scenes, and modern shifts in technique, business, and ethics. Notable threads include DIY origins, mentorship networks, regional shop dynamics, pigment development, and the way local artists shaped national conversations—from Warped Tour era experiences to contemporary studio life. The show stands out for its richly detailed, memory‑driven storytelling and its focus on a historically overlooked hub of Bay Area tattooing, offering listeners practical career insights, industry context, and vivid anecdo... more

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1. David Knapp
2. Dylan Sandstrom
3. Ike Greca
4. Andre Bernal
5. Daniel Degones
6. Daniel Dagones
7. Matt Tillman
8. Krystelle Vasquez

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