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Liz Cook Turned Down Ink Master to Protect Her Dream Shop, and It Paid Off

Liz Cook auditioned for Ink Master, got accepted, and then walked away — her brand-new studio was the priority. Today she’s a world-renowned color realism artist with her

From Health Insurance, a Fictional Island to America’s Longest-Running Tattoo Convention: Meet Jesse Smith

Welcome to Tattoo Shop Tango! Presented by Ink Different, in this first episode, our hosts Paul Anthony and Chico Cortez sit down with Jesse Smith. Jesse is a Richmond, V

Secrets from Tattoo Rescue Revealed! w/ Joey Tattoo

Ever wonder how reality tattoo shows like Tattoo Rescue actually get started? Spoiler alert: it involves a Jersey guy yelling at a film crew and accidentally becoming a

Tattoo Master to Legend: Gill Montie Drops BOMBS on the Industry, Tupac, and More

Get ready for a wild ride through tattoo history with a living legend. In this unforgettable episode, hosts Chico Cortez and Gabe Jaksich sit down with none other than Gi

How the Tattoo Industry WAS TRANSFORMED for Women w/ Peggy Hurley & Lauren Klose

The tattoo world hasn’t always been welcoming to women, but that’s changing fast, thanks to artists like Peggi Hurley and Lauren Klose. 💪🎨   In this powerful episode, h

What you DIDN’T know about Tattoo Conventions w/ Legion Avegno

Think tattoo conventions are just about showing off ink and slingin’ tats? Think again. 👀 In this episode, hosts Paul-Anthony Surdi, Chico Cortez, and Gabe Jaksich sit d

Tattooing for the MONEY or THE CRAFT? w/ Jime Litwalker and Ryan Eternal

Are you in it for the love of tattooing—or for the likes? 💸🎨   In this episode of the podcast, hosts Chico Cortez and Gabe Jaksich sit down with two world-renowned tatt

CRAZY NEW TECH for tattoo aftercare?? w/ Scott Martin

You ever wonder what’s really in that numbing cream or aftercare lotion you're putting on your fresh ink? Well, we got you! In this episode, hosts Paul-Anthony Surdi, Gab

Ink Master TOYED WITH THEM! Was it worth it?? w/ Mark Longnecker & Roly T-Rex

🔥 What’s it REALLY like to compete on Ink Master? Ink Master alumni Roly T-Rex & Mark Longenecker join hosts Gabe Jaksich & Chico Cortez to share behind-the-scenes storie

E15 The TRUTH for Women Tattoo Entrepreneurs

🔥 Women in the Tattoo Industry Speak Out! 🔥   In this episode of the podcast our cohosts Paul-Anthony Surdi and Chico Cortez sit down with Tattoo Model Vany Vicious and

E14 Experts reveal the TRUTH about Black and Gray Realism

Black & Gray Realism is one of the most sought-after tattoo styles at the moment—but what’s the REAL story behind it? 🤔 In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podca

MINISODE A Double Devil WHAT Tattoo??

🔥🧛‍♂️ BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🧛‍♂️🔥   In this special bonus episode, tattooist and vampyre Miguel Valentin spills the tea on one of the most EPIC tattoo experiences of his

E13 Interview with a REAL LIFE VAMPIRE

🚨🔥 Kicking off 2025 with an episode you do not want to miss! 🔥🚨   Join hosts Paul-Anthony Surdi, Gabe Jaksich, and Chico Cortez as they sit down for an unforgettable ch

E12 How I Made Tattooing Safer for Women w/ Frankie Scorpion

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast!   In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Tattoo Socialite Frankie Scorpion, a game-changer in t

E11 How to Choose the best Tattoo Conventions for YOU w/ Lisa Brodeur-Quinter & Chino Gonzalez

🚀 Ready to level up your tattoo career?   In this value-packed episode, hosts Paul-Anthony Surdi and Chico Cortez are joined by Lisa Brodeur-Quinter and Chino Gonzalez

E10 Don't get Robbed by POS's w/ Adam Facenda

In this episode, we sit down with Tattoo Artist and tattoo shop Owner Adam Facenda, creator of Keep The Fees—a software designed specifically for tattoo shops. Adam share

E9 The SECRETS of Tattoo Marketing that WORK w/ Ink Link

In this episode of Ink Different Tattoos, we’re diving deep into the mysteries of tattoo marketing with expert Jesse Drach from Ink Link, a specialized marketing company

E8 Old Tattoo Styles vs New Styles WHAT WORKS w/ Moony & Bloody Ally

Join Gabe Jaksich as he chats with Chico Cortez, Moony, and Bloody Ally about everything from Traditional tattoos to the latest trends like Anime, Fine Line, Watercolor,

E7 Why Woman Tattoo Artist have it DIFFERENT w/ Moony & Bloody Ally

Join our host, Paul-Anthony Surdi, in this exciting episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast as he sits down with three incredibly talented Tattoo Artists—Chico Corte

E6 The Secrets of Customer Relations in Tattooing w/ Loco Dharma & Chico Cortez

Ready to level up your tattoo business? In this episode of Ink Different Tattoos, we’re revealing how to master client relations to build lasting connections and keep cli