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TATTOO TALES

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 https://www.stefbastian.com/

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75. BILL CANALES - Challenge yourself

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/11/01

Join us in a compelling conversation with the legendary Bill Canales. Bill charts his entire professional journey, from discovering tattooing in a magazine in 1991 to becoming a world-renowned artist and educator. We discuss his significant transition into teaching, the importance he places on drawing directly on the skin, the value of constantly challenging yourself, and the fulfillment he finds in giving back to the community. This episode is a candid reflection on the tattoo industry's

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74. LUKE ATKINSON - Japanese tattooing at its finest

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/09/23

Live from the 2025 Aachen Tattoo Convention—one of the world’s finest tattoo gatherings—we bring you a conversation with the legendary Luke Atkinson. A master of Japanese tattooing with over 40 years of experience, Luke has crossed paths with some of the most influential artists of our time, including Horiyoshi, Filip Leu and many more. In this episode, Luke shares insights on commitment, the price of knowledge, the value of the process, and the importance of honoring the clients who allow us to

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57:45

73. PRIMORDIAL MAGAZINE - A new project in the tattoo...

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/09/02

Primordial Magazine is an exciting new project brewing within the tattoo community that blends sci-fi, fantasy, comics and tattoos. Personally I love this kind of initiatives, based on collaboration, skills and vision. It also serves as inspiration for countless others in bringing their own ideas and dreams to life. Alex De Francesca and Junior explain the birth and various aspects of this project, in a conversation that dives into topics such as creativity, the importance of presence,

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01:03:20

72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the...

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/08/23

Today’s guest, Kelu, takes us on an inspiring journey that begins in Romania, where he first picked up a tattoo machine, and winds through the vibrant Paris scene of the '90s.He shares tough lessons from old-school apprenticeships and offers insights on the evolution of tattoo styles. Kelu also explains the importance of honoring the art's origins over chasing fleeting trends. After 30 years, he's trading his tattoo machine for a paintbrush, a transition he sees as a new chapter of creative

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01:06:37

71. DIAMANTE MURRU - Meaningful connections

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/07/14

Diamante is a tattoo artist well known for her black work and ornamental style. She also created her own line of clothing and a tattoo supply focused on sustainability. As fellow Italian I can relate to this need for different creative outlets, proper of the Renaissance artist.It’s been fun, heartwarming and inspiring to spend an afternoon talking about creativity, the power of choices, and her own very approach built on the human connection, a foundation of her process. I gotta say, with her

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70. ISAAC NICHOLS - The Water Margin: 108 heroes

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/06/21

Today's guest is Isaac Nichols, a tattooer from Alaska that just finished this commendable project which celebrates folklores, tattooing, and painting. We discussed the motivations and process behind his new book, a little bit of advice for painting and tattooing, and the background story of one of the most celebrated novels in Chinese and Japanese folklore. Find Isaac on Instagram The Water Margin: PREORDER The Water Margin: EXHIBITION ATAK

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01:00:48

69. Learn to draw and paint like a Japanese master:...

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/06/11

Are you a fan of Japanese traditional painting and tattooing?In this episode I share my findings on the rigorous training methods of Japanese painters during the Edo and Meiji periods, emphasising how expertise was forged through discipline and observation, not just innate talent. It delves into the traditional apprenticeship system, with the Kano school exemplifying this systematic approach. The discussion also highlights numi geiko, a proactive pursuit of knowledge beyond formal lessons,

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68. COREY MILLER - We’re all glorified carnies

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/06/05

Corey is well known worldwide—he’s been tattooing for over 40 years, and his technique and experience are widely respected.Over the course of his long career, he has reached significant personal milestones and professional accomplishments. You might remember him from LA Ink, tattooing James Hetfield, and working closely with legendary artists like Bob Roberts, Jack Rudy, and Mark Mahoney. What stands out as the main theme, though, is his deep connection with people—a pattern I’ve noticed both in

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01:06:20

67. ALEX RUSTY - Japanese tattooing at Lighthouse...

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/05/23

One of Australia’s top artists, Alex is one half of the iconic Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, alongside Ryan Ussher. Well known for his striking large-scale Japanese work, Alex is a highly dedicated and exceptionally productive artist who speaks with intention and clarity about his practice and direction.In addition to his commitments at the shop and in his artistic practice, Alex is actively involved with the Tattooists Guild, working to positively influence the future of tattooing in

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01:23:35

66. JOSHUA FRYDMAN - Japanese mythology and folklore

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/04/15

Would you like to learn more about Japanese character like yōkai, Buddhist deities and Kami gods? Are you interested in finding out where the original stories come from? How all of that relates to tattooing? We got you covered. In this very informative episode with Joshua Frydman, associate professor of Japanese at the university of Oklahoma, specialized in Japanese ancient myths and literature, we dive into the origins of Japanese mythology and folklore. Shintoism, Buddhism, Chinese

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65. CLEVER - Focus on what matters

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/04/02

Clever doesn’t need much introduction, his career is well known, as his collaborations with artists of the caliber of Juice Wrld, Post Malone and Justin Bieber.In this open-hearted talk we get a glimpse of how music came into his life and topics many of us can relate to. What it means to be a parent for an artist, the responsibility of a creative, his creative process, how to overcome obstacles. Regardless of the specific fields we apply ourselves to - music, tattooing or anything else for that

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64. MAURO CARDOSO - Honoring Japanese tradition

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/03/25

Mauro Cardoso, better known as “Mario from the hills”, is a Brazilian tattooer specialized in traditional Japanese tattooing. Also a high level BJJ black belt, Mauro embodies the resilient and flexible spirit of the ‘Arte Suave’, while contributing to the preservation and diffusion of traditional Japanese tattooing through the study and respect of the original sources. In this inspiring talk he shares with us some funny travel stories, the discovery of authentic reference, his experiences with

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01:05:47

63. RYAN USSHER - Japanese tattooing at Lighthouse...

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/03/11

Ryan Ussher is one of Australia’s top artists. Together with Alex Rusty he runs Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, a shop that established itself as a reference in the country. He specializes in large scale Japanese tattooing with emphasis on powerful and evocative imagery.Beyond craftsmanship he’s considered a reference also for the volume of high quality output, including various collaborations and participation in the Australian Tattooists Guild. Follow Ryan on Instagram Lighthousetattoo.com Get

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62. CHRIS FERNANDEZ - American Traditional in NY

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/02/25

Chris Fernandez is a tattooer specialized in American Traditional with a solid, distinctive style. He’s not only incredibly productive but, as everyone working with him at the prestigious King’s Avenue in New York, also committed to a standard of excellence, in the process as much as in the result.In this talk, which I really enjoyed, he told us about the road that got him to where he is, his process and the roots that shape his vision. Find Chris on Instagram For updates you can find us on

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61. TAMMY KIM - True to yourself

TATTOO TALES ·

2025/02/19

Tammy Kim is an Australian tattoo artists who worked and lived in Toronto for the last 15 years, and is now transitioning into an exciting new phase of her career. She traveled the world, collaborating with major artists and brands, to shape a vision that is unique to her. Her story is a very inspiring one to all of us trying to connect with a deeper sense of authenticity and striving to constantly reach higher goals. Find Tammy at tammy-kim.com and Instagram You can follow updates at

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60. CLAY DECKER - The death of a craft, the birth of...

TATTOO TALES ·

2024/10/31

Clay has been tattooing for 35 years, crossing path with some of the biggest names in tattooing. His passion for the craft brought him to explore every aspect of the process, witnessing the change that tattooing went through as it opened to a wider audience globally.We talked about these changes, as Clay enters a new phase of his life, having to deal with a sudden visual impairment which brought a change in perspective and deeper insights. Special thanks to Yushi Horikichi and Jeremy Corns that

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59. PAULA CASTLE - Simplifying everything is the way...

TATTOO TALES ·

2024/10/26

Paula is an experienced British tattooer that I’m lucky to call a friend. She’s sensitive, intelligent, driven and curious, a beautiful mix. We had many interesting talks, as we share various passions, especially the love for reading, so I thought it would be a shame not to share one of them. Today we touched on many topics, from gender gaps, to psychedelics, to technology and emotional intelligence. Slow down your day, make yourself a cup of tea and sit down to enjoy an hour with us. You can

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01:18:54

58. ALEX ’KŌSEI’ REINKE - The Kokoro spirit

TATTOO TALES ·

2024/09/24

Another great live episode from the Aachen Tattoo convention, one of the best shows on the planet.Today’s guest is Alex Reinke: Horiyoshi III former apprentice; exhibitions curator; owner of the iconic publishing company Kofuu Senju Publications (now KŌSEI publications) and zen practitioner. He also creates beautiful ceramics and handmade Tebori tools, a full renaissance man. With his extensive knowledge regarding traditional Japanese tattooing, which extends to various aspects of this culture,

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57. DAVE REGAN - Horimono

TATTOO TALES ·

2024/07/10

If you’re into Japanese tattooing, especially in relation to its cultural connotations, you’re gonna love this one. Dave is a tattooer specialized in Americana and Japanese with extensive international experience. His passion for gardening - he works with the Denver Botanic Garden on cultivating their renowned Japanese garden program, as well as maintaining the trees of Hakubai Zen Temple in Boulder - brought him a deeper insight on the philosophical aspects of Horimono. In this episode we

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56. CAPEX - Never give up

TATTOO TALES ·

2024/05/28

I have know Capex for about 15 years now, we clicked right away at a show in Finland, as we come from the same place in Italy. With his 30+ years of experience he’s one of those characters from a different time in tattooing, with working ethics, humor, resilience and love for the craft at the forefront of everything he does. I’m happy to introduce him to you and, if you ever pass by him in a show or guest spot, make sure to stop and say hi. You’ll walk away with a smile, a cool tattoo or a great

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