Pull The Line is a tattooer created podcast centered around respect, tradition, and the evolution of tattooing. With 55+ years of experience between 3 hosts, Pull The Line brings you the best in tattooing and thoroughly covers every facet of their experience.
San Jose tattoo artist Matt Tillman shares insights on navigating the craft's environmental pressures, the role of tattooists in society, and the cycles of growth and overgrowth in the tattoo industry.
19 Jul 2024
Episode 16 - Maintaining Humility (Ken Roper)
On this weeks episode, the gang sits down to talk with fellow Green Bay artist, and a former apprentice of Rich's, Ken Roper. They discuss Ken's history with Rich & Lisa, being a tattooist rather than a tattoo artist, the importance of not letting your ego become inflated, what it means to be a pirate, and so much more. Tune in and hang out.
21 Jun 2024
Episode 15 - Loving It More Each Day (Mario Desa)
This weeks episode is a first. It was done in person, in Chicago, with the one and only Mario Desa. The gang sits down to talk about Mario's history in his 27 years of tattooing, what it was like to tattoo in an illegal city, the obstacles faced in rapid over-saturation once tattooing went legal again, the magic inside of hand painted flash sheets, and so much more. Tune in to check out the LONGEST episode to date.
7 Jun 2024
Episode 14 - I'm On Your Team (Matt Stolzenburg)
On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Milwaukee titan Matt Stolzenburg to talk about his history in tattooing, what it means to help another artist out in a productive way, the line that gets walked as a shop owner and colleague, his experience within a WWASPS program as a teenager, and so much more. This episode is a heavy one that is packed with a ton of wisdom, as well as a lot of really intense recounts of the past. Tune in and hang out with us.
24 May 2024
Episode 13 - RETROSPECTIVE
On this weeks episode, the gang sits down to do an in-house episode where we all look back on the episodes so far and discuss our favorite parts of the show, where we can get better, what feedback we've received, what it means to be apart of the craft of tattooing amongst social media, and so much more. Tune in to hang out, and catch a special episode where we shake things up a hair.
3 May 2024
Episode 12 - Passing The Torch (Lauren Dirksen)
On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with Kentucky-based tattooer Lauren Dirksen to talk about Laurens journey in tattooing, red flags and green flags within finding an apprenticeship, what it means to work in a shop that is conducive to growth and care for an artist, and so much more. Tune in to hangout for the newest episode of Pull The Line.
13 Apr 2024
Episode 11 - Flash In The Pan (Dana Brunson)
On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with tattooing legend, and owner of Cincinnati's oldest tattoo shop, Dana Brunson. The gang talks about Dana's tattooing history, what it was like to work amongst "the old guys" of tattooing, what it means to truly immerse yourself in the craft, the ever-growing corporate presence in tattooing, and so much more. Tune in for a very special episode.
29 Mar 2024
Episode 10 - Trial By Fire (Dan Hazelton)
In the newest episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Biomechanical artist and tattooist Dan Hazelton to discuss Dan's history in tattooing, the parallels between music and tattooing, the lines we walk with clients, and so much more. Tune in and hangout!
8 Mar 2024
Episode 9 - Learn To Say No (Jennifer Love)
On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with Milwaukee-based tattooer and owner of Honey Wraith Tattoo, Jennifer Love. The 3 of them talk about a wide variety of topics including the reckless side of commercialized tattooing, learning to set boundaries for yourself & clients, the importance of providing safe spaces for clients who are apart of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring creative passion outside of business, and so much more. Tune in and hang out!
23 Feb 2024
Episode 8 - Cutting Your Teeth (Jason Vogt)
On this weeks episode, the gang sits down with Wisconsin based bio-mech wizard Jason Vogt to talk about imposter syndrome, the ebb and flow of confidence as tattooers, the ethics behind owning a tattoo shop, finding what speaks to you artistically, punk music, and so much more. Tune in and hang out for a very analytical episode.
7 Feb 2024
Episode 7 - Nuance, Experience, and Integrity (Keith Kohrs)
On the newest episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Eau Claire based tattooer Keith Kohrs in what is the longest episode to date so far. We discuss the in's and out's of finding your tribe in tattooing, the kind of boundaries that are important to set for yourself, your clients, and your work, as well as what it means to harness community through having integrity and being grateful, among so much more. Tune in and hang out with us for what turned out to be a very special episode.
20 Jan 2024
Episode 6 - Small Towns (Johny "Rocket" Rodriguez)
On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal and Rich sit down with Milwaukee-based tattooist Johny "Rocket" Rodriguez from Black Dawn Tattoo. The gang discusses Rockets history in tattooing, finding the road to tattooing in a small town, accolades he's earned on the road, finding a rhythm to teaching seminars, and so much more. Tune in to see what one of Wisconsin's finest has been up to.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 5 - All Things Considered (Micah Gunderson)
On this weeks episode, Lisa & Mikeal sit down with Wisconsin-based tattooer, and owner of Northern Tide Tattoo, Micah Gunderson. The group covers a wide range of subject matters, primarily focused around finding apprenticeships, the challenges often felt by anybody pursuing tattooing as a career, gatekeeping around tattooing, and the process of booking & operations that Micah and his crew at Northern Tide have adapted.
23 Dec 2023
Episode 4 - Double Sided Dagger (Chris Mensah)
On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal & Rich sit down with Maryland based tattoo artist Chris Mensah to talk about Chris' history over the last 26 years in tattooing. From the making of needles, to the progression of technology inside the craft, to tattooing dark skin, this weeks episode is a thorough one filled to the brim with retrospection as well as modernity.
8 Dec 2023
Episode 3 - Antique Eccentricism (Professor York)
On this weeks episode, Rich and Mikeal sit down with Nicholas D. York to discuss his history in tattooing, gatekeeping, antique flash tattooing, and paying homage to the craft that came before you. Tune in and hangout.
24 Nov 2023
Episode 2 - Mental Health and Sobriety (Mike Fisher-Dubois)
On this episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal and Rich sit down with Chicago-based realism tattooer Mike Fisher-Dubois to discuss learning the hard way, finding sobriety, the importance of checking our mental health, and becoming a father while being a tattooer. Tune in and hang out.
8 Nov 2023
Episode 1 - Respecting Tradition (Intro)
Episode 1 features Rich, Lisa, and Mikeal sitting down to talk about their careers in tattooing. From the search for an apprenticeship, to the current work habits each person operates within. 55+ years of experience between the 3 of them has brought a unique dynamic to the experience. Sit down and introduce yourself to your new favorite tattooing podcast.
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