First of all, thanks to everybody who listened to the first episode.  There were listeners from all over the world.  Thank you, and welcome back!

Episode 2 features a phone conversation with InkAddict sponsored tattoo artist Phil Garcia.  Phil owns Ink Philler Studios in Port Hueneme, California.  We discuss his time in the Navy, surfing, golfing, his family, and his decision to quit smoking pot.  Phil also shares a funny story about a nightmare client.  You will laugh… trust me.

Also featured on episode 2 is an in studio interview with tattoo model and artist Alloy Ash.  In addition to being featured in many magazines, Alloy’s image can also be found on an InkAddict shirt.  I talk to Alloy about her welding skills, her appearances on reality TV shows, dreadlocks, and of course, tattoos.

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Episode 2: Alloy Ash and Phil Garcia

Brooks talks with tattoo artist Vince Villalvazo and Wilson vocalist Chad Nicefield.  See photos at facebook.com/tattoosandtomfoolery

Episode 3: Wilson and Vince Villalvazo

Push play and listen as I talk with InkAddict sponsored artist Steve Martin.  Steve talks to me about his tattooing career, his body building career, and his family.

After that I speak with Paul from The Virus.  The Virus are on tour after an almost decade long hiatus.  Listen as Paul talks about the current tour, future tours, and new material planned for The Virus.  Paul also discusses his tattoo supply business Razorblade Products and his chain of tattoo parlors 717 Tattoo & Body Piercing.  

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Episode 4: The Virus and Steve Martin

In this episode I talk with two very talented tattoo artists.  First, listen as Frank La Natra talks about his shop Into the Woods Art Gallery and Body Art Studio, the TattooLaPalloza convention coming up in January, his career before art, and some of his hopes for the future.

Then Dan Henk tells us about his upcoming book, some of his past books, and horror movies.  Dan was so interesting that I almost forgot to talk to him about tattoos.  Don’t let that fool you, he’s a fantastic artists with some really great work to prove it.

Episode 5: Frank La Natra and Dan Henk

On this episode I speak with tattoo artist and owner of Ambition Tattoo in Knoxville, Tennessee Danny Fugate.  Danny tells us about his wife, his SCUBA diving hobby, the Chattanooga Tattoo Convention, and the Knoxville Tattoo Convention.

After that Cee Jay “Inky” Jones joins me in studio.  You may know Cee Jay from Ink Master.  In addition to being a tattooist, Cee Jay is also a Detroit Derby Girl.  She gives us an outline of Derby Girl tryouts, tells us about her new blog, her tattoo parlor Dolly Llama Tattoos, and more.

Episode 6: Danny Fugate and Cee Jay "Inky" Jones

The first segment of this episode features InkAddict sponsored tattoo artist Liz Cook.  Liz specializes in realism, portatraits, horror, and pin-ups.  My personal favorite tattoo of 2013 was an astronaut piece done by Liz.  Listen as Liz talks about that piece and other work that she’s done as well as what it takes from you to be a good canvas.

For the second interview I speak to Shaun Miller.  Shaun is a tattoo artist who is finding his niche in a style he calls skeletomical art.  In addition to being a tattooist, Shaun is cofounder of a product called A Pound of Flesh.  A Pound of Flesh is a synthetic hand and arm that an artist can practice their tattoo skills on.  Originally designed with the intention of helping new tattooists build their skills, A Pound of Flesh is now being used by many seasoned vets for various applications.  Listen to Shaun tell us about tattooing and about his great product which is now a staple in the tattoo community.

Episode 7: Liz Cook and Shaun Miller

Tattoos and Tomfoolery is a podcast hosted by Brooks Deihl and presented by InkAddict Apparel.  The show features interviews with top tattoo artists, bands, models, and other persons of interest who live the tattoo lifestyle.  Current episodes are available here.  For all episodes visit InkAddict.com/blog and click the "Podcast + Interviews" tab.  You can also access all episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio.  Visit our sponsor at InkAddict.com.  Like us at facebook.com/tattoosandtomfoolery