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Lick The Brain

Lick The Brain is the podcast where Ray Durham a seasoned tattoo artist and stand up comedian sits down for interesting conversations with tattoo artist, fellow comedians, and other fascinating guests. Get ready for a mix of unfiltered humor, life stories, and surprises you won"t see coming!Previously hosted by Vanesa Reeves and Ray Durham.

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All Episodes

48:03

Colorado Whisper

Lick The Brain ·

2024/11/18

Vanesa has a symphony of tinnitus in her head 24/7 but being in Colorado helped it go away??? A rare no call/no show left Vanesa with a new client to add to her blacklist, and she is considering scheduling a guest spot in Colorado at Glass Moon Tattoo.Ray confronts his fears around the industry progressing and worries about feeling left behind in the process. Does Vanesa worry about her style of tattooing going out of style? How might things shift for tattooers when they reach the five year m...

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58:49

Enjoying The Process

Lick The Brain ·

2024/11/12

Vanesa starts us off with some silly ASMR and Ray circles back to thoughts around vulnerability and authenticity. Vanesa gives us an update about her therapy journey and the skills she’s working on. Ray and Vanesa discuss their personal art, how it translates into tattooing, and art in general. Will Vanesa and Ray actually start sharing their artists' processes on social media? How does context influence our perception of art?Ray admits that he doesn’t want to be known for tattooing. Will Lic...

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44:49

Guest Unexpected

Lick The Brain ·

2024/11/04

Ray has a Coke habit and Vanesa has a crush?? Our hosts are making the most of having more free time and share some advice around doing guest spots as a tattoo artist. A lot of variables come into play when considering guest spots, especially around where and when! How can an artist’s level of experience affect being able to secure guest spots at other studios? What is the reason behind doing a guest spot in the first place?Ray is really enjoying a new brand of ink and Vanesa joins Ray in a t...

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46:26

Cold Font

Lick The Brain ·

2024/10/28

Vanesa admits to missing snow and is taking a trip to a (hopefully) snowy place! Ray and Vanesa share stories about their experiences driving in snow and some of one client’s snowy encounter. Where do Vanesa and Ray stand when it comes to tattooing the names of significant others? What about getting tattoos for or from your partner? Ray revisits the idea of reformatting the podcast after getting feedback from some listeners. Vanesa shares her appreciation for being able to trade service ...

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58:48

Gold Retrieving Cat

Lick The Brain ·

2024/10/21

Tune in to hear Ray react to a one star review that excluded Vanesa by name and conversation around giving and receiving feedback! When is a good time to leave a review for a tattoo artist? Should you review immediately or wait for the tattoo to age? If you’ve been tattooed by Ray or Vanesa, leave an honest review on google **heart emojiBeing tattoo artists and business owners has helped our hosts develop better communication skills and Ray opens up about going from identifying as an introver...

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44:55

Ok But Why?

Lick The Brain ·

2024/10/14

Will Lick the Brain stay tattoo focused or lean into ‘all things related’? (Vanesa couldn’t eat her candy quietly and apologizes for any plastic bag sounds you might be able to hear) We’ve heard about how Vanesa and Ray got into tattooing but never discussed why! What were our host’s driving factors to become tattoo artists and why do they want to be good at what they do? Do tattoos make people feel better about themselves? How can taking a step away from your art help reset the way you ...

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48:52

Nostrils & Nips

Lick The Brain ·

2024/10/07

Ray got his nose pierced and Vanesa tagged along for moral support! Can you guess what Ray’s first ever piercing was? What type of piercing was Vanesa’s favorite to do? Our hosts discuss their experiences with piercing, getting pierced, and why Vanesa decided to just focus on tattooing. Is there a way to balance being a tattoo artist and body piercer? Ray starts networking with other business owners and enjoys being around other growth minded individuals. Vanesa briefly considered the idea of...

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56:59

Summer Recap

Lick The Brain ·

2024/09/30

This episode of Lick The Brain starts off in the “all things related” category as Vanesa and Ray tell us more about their personal lives. Vanesa has experienced a lot of change but she is doing okay! Ray talks about the benefits he is already getting from therapy and Vanesa jokes about becoming divorcées. Ray has returned from his summer tattoo tour! Check out the list of places he visited belowDevoted Art Collective in Cincinnati, Ohiowww.instagram.com/devoted513Thirteen Roses in Saint Louis...

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54:36

The Fine Line of Ai

Lick The Brain ·

2024/09/23

Ray has some social media content ideas meanwhile Vanesa gets hit on at the grocery store. Ray is considering doing more fine line tattoos and asks Vanesa to talk a little bit about her drawing process. Can tattoo artists trust Ai images enough to use them as reference pictures for tattoo designs? Has Ai altered tattoos made it more difficult for clients to vet potential artists? What does it mean for someone to poison your tattoo? Please pardon Willoe’s ear flops in the background.Artist Sho...

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46:45

Back Door Income

Lick The Brain ·

2024/09/16

This episode bounces around a lot thanks to Vanesa’s and Ray’s’ low-key ADHD! Small talk about social media, and how Guy Aitchison commented on one of Vanesa’s posts, leads into a conversation about Ray feeling the need to switch up his style. Ray asks Vanesa about how opening her books to tattoo requests went and the general booking process. How much would Vanesa and Ray charge for a butthole tattoo? What would healing a tattoo around your butthole be like?Artist Shout Out: www.instagram.com...

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53:03

Say No to Burn Out

Lick The Brain ·

2024/09/09

Vanesa is dead lifting her dog and Ray is enjoying the rainy day vibes. What do Vanesa and Ray do outside of their careers? Would they still be tattoo artists if they won the lottery? After talking about plants, our hosts transition to a conversation around tattoos and the military, as well as mental health in the tattoo industry. Is there a correlation between experiencing trauma and becoming heavily tattooed? How have experiences with burnout shaped Vanesa’s and Ray’s careers?Shout Out: www...

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36:03

Yes, it Hurts

Lick The Brain ·

2024/09/02

Ray talks about the mushroom chocolates he tried on 4/20 and Vanesa adds the catch phrase “make trouble” to her vocabulary. Ray refers to Vanesa as a fellow redhead but she refuses the title before moving on to discuss tattoo pain! Everyone experiences pain differently. How do you manage tattoo pain as the tattoo artist, versus being the client receiving the tattoo? How can your mental and emotional state affect your level of pain tolerance? Do color tattoos hurt more than black and gray?Arti...

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36:54

AATC 2024 Part Two

Lick The Brain ·

2024/08/26

AATC Part TwoVanesa feels that she doesn’t look threatening because she wears glasses and doesn’t have anything to hide. Vanesa and Ray don’t always see their tattoos when they look in the mirror and briefly follow up a previously discussed topic about underaged tattoo artists. Vanesa asks Ray for story time and we get to hear about a fun convention related experience! Can tattoo artists maintain their hygiene standards under convention conditions?Oddities Shop: www.instagram.com/moonravencre...

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42:10

AATC 2024 Part One

Lick The Brain ·

2024/08/19

Vanesa meets up with Ray at the All American Tattoo Convention in Fayetteville NC! Vanesa and Ray got to record in a rather official feeling business suite and discuss the convention. Vanesa doesn’t feel legitimate enough to work at a tattoo convention and Ray talks about his experiences with imposter syndrome. Tattoo conventions provide the opportunity to compete against other artists, can this also be motivation for clients?Artist Shout Out: www.instagram.com/ga3riel_lunaArtist Shout Out: w...

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54:20

Recovering Workaholic

Lick The Brain ·

2024/08/12

Vanesa and Ray discuss how they do their best to juggle work life balance as tattoo artists. Vanesa started off working six days a week, full blown workaholic mode, and Ray’s been there before too. Work/life boundaries can be difficult to establish when getting into the tattoo industry. Somehow having a flip phone can make it easier to find this balance?Gesture Drawing References: https://line-of-action.com/Artist Shout Out: www.instagram.com/anna.works.ta2Follow us on Instagram at www.instag...

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51:53

Death Before House Calls

Lick The Brain ·

2024/08/05

This episode is a little morbid but Vanes and Ray try to keep things fun!What would happen if someones passes out mid-tattoo? What would happen if they died?! How does the tattoo artist handle it? Ray wonders if he would need to take time off from work before tattooing another client and Vanesa tries to plan out her hypothetical reaction. Tune in to hear stories from Vanesa and Ray about clients that have passed out and speculations about what they would do if the grim reaper paid their clien...

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41:39

Young Ambition

Lick The Brain ·

2024/07/29

Ray has been enjoying having a newer tattoo artist in the studio and Vanesa is still asking if they’re recording yet..smh Ray has been tattooing for eight years, meanwhile Vanesa is going on six years and forgets how hard it is to tattoo. Tune in for a discussion about tattoo touch ups, setting expectations with clients, and freehand vs stencils Artist Shout Out: www.instagram.com/chanellejasminartFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lickthebrain to keep up with us! Contact Vanesa...

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48:38

Tattoo Infidelity

Lick The Brain ·

2024/07/22

Vanesa and Ray recall some of their early career experiences with clients and words are hard. When is it okay to touch another tattoo artist’s work? How does it feel when your client goes to someone else? Does it feel upsetting when another tattoo artist has finished art that you started?Artist Shout Out: www.instagram.com/yaraflorestaFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lickthebrain to keep up with us! Contact Vanesa and Ray at lickthebrain@gmail.com if you have any thoughts you’d lik...

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45:03

Shout At The Devil

Lick The Brain ·

2024/07/15

Vanesa has misophonia and allegedly talks in her sleep, meanwhile Ray shouts in his sleep sometimes?! Trigger warning: Ray will fall asleep to video game gun violence?? Willow tries to sit in Ray’s lap and Vanesa goes on an anti-confederate flag rant. Ray literally gets pinned down by someone who wants to have a tattoo consultation.Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lickthebrain to keep up with us! Contact Vanesa and Ray at lickthebrain@gmail.com if you have any thoughts you’d like t...

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40:55

Communication is Key

Lick The Brain ·

2024/07/08

Ray gives us a lil update about his vision, mentions his love for Amish people, and bumps into the microphone (gracefully). Vanesa and Ray don’t like to talk about being tattoo artists in public. At what point can you consider yourself “heavily” tattooed? Vanesa and Ray talk about their cancellation policies but understand that sometimes life just happens. Vanesa has an organized black list and mentions a couple ways you could end up on itArtist Shout Out: www.instagram.com/joshhermantattooFo...

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