Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast

In this weeks episode, we are trying something slightly different. We speak with Colin O of Laughing Buddha Tattoo & Body Piercing and Matt Bavougian of Onyx Body Piercing about a topic that is hotly debated between body piercers. That topic is "Is Piercing Art?". We take some time to listen to different views of the topic, discuss technical skills & color theories and get passionate about something that means so much to all of us. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this weeks episode, we speak about a  topic that is gaining quite a bit of momentum in the industry. That topic is being a Traveling Body Piercer. As we see, the demand for a unique individual that can seamlessly cover days, or even weeks at high end studios. It is becoming clear that this is a  viable option for a body piercer. That brings us to this weeks guest, the journeyman himself, Nicholas Adams. Nicholas has been exclusively traveling the country working in some of the most well-known studios across America. We take some time to discuss the pros and cons of traveling, what we both think is best for your social media and what it takes to be a rambling man in this industry. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this weeks episode, we speak with owner of Gold Heart Wood Works and Bella Fine Jewelry & Piercing, Derek Ian. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Derek hand crafts beautiful, unique displays alongside his family while trying to balance being a dad, owning a studio and being a woodworker. We take some time to talk about starting from scratch, the birth of designs and the heart and soul that goes into every hand crafted piece. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this episode, we sit down with the owner and lead jewelry maker of Other Couture Jewelry, Mike Knight. We take some time to talk about current trends in gold body jewelry, some of our favorite jewelry lines, and what it takes to make all those wonderful golden smiles. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this episode, we sit down with Florida's very own King of the Swamp. Jake Hardman of Drift Piercing Studios joins us as we discuss being a younger piercer, shadowing,how to make tough decisions and listen to things you don't want to hear. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Episode 5 - Queen Bees: The people behind the counter In our second conference special episode, Danny Greenwood of Cold Steel America, Sara Czernikowski of Dorje Adornments and I discuss how important the role they fill is, where we hope the industry is headed, and how they rule their hives. Support Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-talk--a-piercing-podcast

In this special post conference episode, i had the chance to sit down with my friends, Tom Gottschalk of Dorje Adornments and Andy Dunn of SouthShore Adornments. We talked about how jewelry is made, ivory from the bottom of the ocean and christmas poppers. Visit RealTalkapiercingpodcast.com for show notes. Support Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-talk--a-piercing-podcast

In this special episode, I really earn the nickname Will VonDAD with my co host Cale Belford of the Piercing Emporium in Worcester,MA. We discuss what to pack, what to do, and how to have the best time in Las Vegas at the Association of Professional Piercers Annual Conference. Support Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-talk--a-piercing-podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Beall of Cowpok Piercing & Tattoo to discuss nipple piercings. We answer a few listener questions and also discuss #firenudes. Support Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-talk--a-piercing-podcast

On our first episode, we sit down with A.J Goldman of 12oz Studios to discuss the Ask a Professional Piercer Forum and how to handle clients in a time when information is abundant but not always right. We will also answer a few questions and talk about hugs. Support Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-talk--a-piercing-podcast