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TATTOO TALES

Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach.

Podcast · By Stef Bastiàn · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    91. LIL B - From Chicano to Japanese traditional tattooing (opens the original)

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    Today I sit down with Lil B to trace the global journey, artistic evolution, and mindset shift behind his achievements. From his roots doing graffiti in France and learning fine-line Chicano black-and-gray at the legendary Low Rider Tattoo, to completely reinventing his career in Japan, he shares the grit it takes to start over and establish himself as a respected practitioner of traditional Japanese tattooing and Tebori techniques. In this episode, we dive into: The Pivot to Japanese Style: how

  2. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    90. CLEMENS HAHN - American traditional tattooing, diligent practice, creating memories (opens the original)

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    As the owner of Truly Yours Tattoo in Mannheim, Germany, and organizer of the Truly Yours Tattoo Fest, Clemens is a tattoo artist respected for his bold, powerful, and creative designs. The convention he organizes quickly rose to international fame among artists and audiences alike as one of the best events of its kind. What I admire most about Clemens, besides his solid skills, is the discipline he brings to his daily routine and his innovative mindset. That allows him to spearhead fresh, high-

  3. Episode · Aug 1, 2026

    89. RAFA DECRANEO - American traditional tattooing and fun as creative engine (opens the original)

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    In this open conversation at Chica Pantera, a new landmark for tattooing in Barcelona,I got to know Rafa a bit more. The creative sources he taps in for his countless projects, his progressive view on styles and shop relationship, and his deep sense of organic contribution. I’m sure you’ll leave this conversation as inspired as I did leaving the shop. Follow Rafa on Instagram Chica Pantera Pull Wave Masters stefbastian.com

  4. Episode · Jul 24, 2026

    88. How to navigate a crisis (opens the original)

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    Burnout. Loss of spark for what we used to love. Lack of motivation and creativity. I have had this conversation a few times recently, this is what I would recommend to get to the other end of a crisis. Recommended books and videos: Joe Dispenza on YouTube - ‘Manifest a new reality with the power of your mind’ (A powerful explanation of how thoughts influence body and reality) Marisa Peer on Ted Talk (How to rewire your brain) ‘Letting go’ - David R. Hawkins (The one book I would bring to a dese

  5. Episode · Jul 3, 2026

    87. AMELIA OSTERUD - The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them (opens the original)

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    With a master’s degree in History and Library Science, Amelia Klem Osterud is recognized as a leading scholar in tattoo history and 19th-century sideshow performers. Author of The Tattooed Lady: A History and contributor to The World Atlas of Tattoo and Tattoo Histories, Amelia just published a new book: The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them. Her new book is fun, pretty and informative. Beside entertaining with the stories we all like - pirates, circus at the tur

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