I Love Tattooing

“Tattooing is the SECOND oldest profession in the world” – Unknown

There are a lot of podcasts about tattooing, about the stories and the characters that are involved with the magical world of tattooing.  There are plenty of artists and collectors that contribute to the amazing world of tattoos.  From the grumpy old timers who wish it was like it was back in the day to the new artists who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the art and everyone in between.  There are the celebrity artists working in exclusive private studios who are charging $1000’s per session and the common street shop “jobbers’ (to use an old wrestling term) who do walk-ins chosen from Google Images on people who haggle over the price. One thing ties all of these people together and that is a true love for tattooing. 

After nearly 30 years in the business, Jack Mihoover and Clay Montgomery, both professional tattooers and studio owners, have embarked on a new journey to explore some of the overlooked aspects in the world of tattooing.  The “I Love Tattooing” podcast is an inside glimpse at the side of tattooing many people often take for granted.  The topics are sometimes controversial in the industry and the opinions on the issues discussed are as varied as the very people who get tattoos.  One thing is for sure their love of tattooing is the main focus when delving into the subjects.  

Jack and Clay are street shop tattooers who work in walk-in shops that offer custom tattooing.  You can get a sleeve or an infinity symbol and you will get the same treatment and level of attention and respect.  Tattooing isn’t just one thing, it is an entire universe of different styles, opinions, beliefs, and ways of life.  The growing popularity of tattooing has changed some aspects of it but the magic that attracted Jack and Clay nearly 30 years ago is still very much alive.  “I Love Tattooing” seeks to preserve that magic and ensure it can continue for many generations to come.  

We look forward to sharing this project with you and getting your feedback and input.  If you have a suggestion for an episode or wish to discuss a specific topic please let us know and we will see if we can make it happen.  Tattooing is for everyone who respects it and treats it properly and we hope to share this with everyone who loves tattooing as much as we do. Tattooing has been around for 1000’s of years and will continue in some form long into the future.  We hope this series helps preserve the facets of tattooing that are worthy of maintaining and allows us to move past those that need to be left behind or develop them into ones that are suitable for our era. Love is a dynamic thing and a powerful motivator and tattooing is worth focusing our energy on. Come share our love for tattooing and we hope you enjoy this podcast.