
Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach. Join me to improve your artistic, personal and professional journey through the stories and insights of inspiring guests, within and outside the tattoo world. Learn more about my different projects and programs at www.stefbastian.com/
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArts | |||

Welcome into a captivating journey through the hidden and historical world of Japanese tattooing with journalist, author, and cultural expert, Manami Okazaki.
In this episode, we explore the dramatic evolution of tattoo media, tracing the shift from... more
Step into a humbling reflection on dedication that echoes the slow, deliberate rhythm of the traditional Tebori techniques we discuss.
In this episode, I sit down with Roberto Borsi, a traditional Japanese tattoo artist based in Milan, to explore wh... more
Today, I’m sitting down with Rue from Ruethless Irons for a conversation that gets right to the heart of things.
Rue has been in the game since the late 90s, coming up in San Francisco and Amsterdam before finding his true calling in machine buildin... more
In this episode of Tattoo Tales, I sit down with a man who has spent over three decades navigating the deep waters of our craft with utmost dedication: Pino Cafaro.
This talk felt very inspiring as Pino brings both tradition and a progressive mindse... more
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Love the vibe and style of this podcast, I just got her as my brother Alex Reinke was guest and love to talk to him and hear his stories! Will follón from now on
I’m very new to getting tattooed, and this pod is all I need to learn about the history and all of the greats. Cheers!
As a listener and one of the guests on his show, Stef Bastian is one of those tattooers who is always giving back more than he takes from tattooing. This podcast is like a tomb of wisdom, experience and history all in one. All tattoo apprenticeships should make listening to every episode a mandatory requirement.
Thanks for a cool podcast !
As someone who is sitting in the chair rather than holding the machine I too enjoy listening to Tattoo Tales. Preferably hearing the stories of the older gents and how they were introduced to tattooing. Being from Cincinnati I truly enjoyed the Dana Brunson episode.
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A deep dive into tattoo history, craft, and culture, weaving stories from seasoned artists with a focus on roots over trends. Conversations explore how traditional techniques, mentorship, and independent communities shape the art form, while also examining the industry's evolution amid social media and corporate interests. The show shines a light on the journeys of legendary practitioners, the ethics of mentorship, and the ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation, making it a rich resource for artists, collectors, and enthusiasts who care about authenticity, craft, and community.
Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on mentorship, authentic storytelling, and preserving the art's integrity in the face of commercialization, plus a h... more
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