Mar 02 2025 99 mins 1
Join Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano, and special guests Lalo Yunda from Colombia and Ozzy Garcia from Puerto Rico in a lively episode of The Honest Tattooer Podcast.
Ozzy shares how his path to specializing in Polynesian tattoos took him from Puerto Rico to New Zealand, working in historic tattoo shops and learning from master artists.
The group discusses the importance of energy and personality in tattooing, the impact of TV and social media on the industry, and the technical details of tattoo machines.
Featuring a surprise unboxing of a $24.99 tattoo machine kit from Amazon, this episode is packed with engaging conversations, tattoo history, and practical tips for tattoo artists. Don’t miss this entertaining and informative discussion!
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