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No Lies Just BS

Nick Swartz
Tattooing
Tattoo Industry
Virginia
Music
Community Stories
Tattoo Culture
Mental Health
Personal Experiences With Law Enforcement
Art
Snowstorms
Animal Care
Alley Cat Tattoo
Japanese Tattooing
Family
Staten Island
Covid-19
Harrisonburg
Travel Stories
Interpersonal Relationships
Philadelphia

Listen to Nick Swartz tell stories about his life. From growin' up in the small VA mountain town of Clifton Forge to his entry into and career in the tattoo industry. All the rough upbringin', punk rock, family, country, skateboardin', good eatin', blues, ass-kickin', tattooed, hard to believe but addictin' to perceive bullshit that can be packed into each episode. His brother Josh helps out and t... more

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The big East Coast snow storm kept us from traveling to Philly and recording all the episodes we had planned, so we're presenting to you a collection of stories from all of the episodes featuring the legendary Scott Sterling. Scott has been making ma... more

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It's a full episode with Alley Cat Tattoo's very own veteran: Mr. Chris Porter. The man with all the names. Hear Nick list 'em and check out all the fun history in this episode. There's a lot of discussion of beginnings and old shops and the early da... more

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Nate hall, also known as Nathan James hall, is a singer songwriter from Greensboro, North Carolina who is also the longtime frontman of Old Heavy Hands: Rock and Roll out of the south down there and longtime friend of Alley Cat Tattoo and No Lies Jus... more

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We finally got Matty Goldstein to sit down for a full episode of NLJBS. He hit the road from Key City Tattoo in Frederick, MD along with fellow Key City artist Justin Bush and headed into Rocktown to Alley Cat Tattoo; Harrisonburg VA. It's a great co... more

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Nick explains it all in the intro, but there's no new guest this week. So, in an effort to not leave y'all hangin' - we assembled this perspective on a name that comes up all the time when discussing tattoo histories: Peter Tattoo. The infamous shops... more

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After a long day at the Norfolk Tattoo Convention, Nick had the pleasure of sitting down with long time tattoo legend Mike Perfetto and this amazing episode is now part of tattoo history. Good friends of Perfetto and of the show Mike Schweigert and W... more

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While at the Norfolk Tattoo Expo Nick had the opportunity to sit down with James Jarvis from 138 Tattoo in Gloucester Point, VA. This one is full of great old school tattoo stories you have to hear. There's plenty of talk of a lot of great tattooers,... more

While visiting Richmond and Absolute Art Tattoo to celebrate the legend Brian Bruno, Nick got the chance to sit down and talk once again with John Setzer from Civilization Tattoo down the road. Veteran of the show, this is a great chance to get caugh... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Perfetto
A renowned tattoo artist from Coney Island with a deep connection to the Italian-American culture.
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Mike Perfetto
James Jarvis
An experienced tattoo artist and storyteller
138 Tattoo
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Seven: James Jarvis
John Setzer
A tattoo artist at Civilization in Richmond and a friend of Nick Swartz.
Civilization Tattoo
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Six: John Setzer
Jerry Duncan
A veteran who has served in every branch of the armed forces and is a tattoo enthusiast.
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Three: Jerry Duncan
Dean Flashman
Tattoo artist, known for his traditional tattoos and creative approach to the craft
Full Circle Tattoo
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Two: Dean Flashman
Sam Yamini
Tattoo artist known for large-scale Japanese tattooing
Dedication Tattoo
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-One: Sam Yamini
Dave Capella
Tattoo artist known for his work in various styles, including traditional and illustrative tattoos.
Ink Smith & Rogers
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Seventy-Nine: Dave Capella
Kohen Meyers
Co-owner of Welcome Tattoo
Welcome Tattoo
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Seventy-Seven: Kohen Meyers
Annette LaRue
Tattoo artist, podcast host, and entrepreneur
Electromagnetic Tattoo Studio
Episode: Episode Three-Hundred and Seventy-Five: Annette LaRue

Host

Nick Swartz
Host and storyteller, focusing on life experiences and the tattoo industry.

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Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Mike Perfetto
Q: Mike, where are you from?
I was born in Coney Island and grew up in a tight-knit Italian-American family.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Seven: James Jarvis
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced when starting out as a tattoo artist?
James discusses the difficulty of overcoming intimidation and the need for resilience in the tattoo industry.
Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Three: Jerry Duncan
Q: What was your job in the Navy once you got on base?
I was a hospital corpsman, a medic.
Episode Three-Hundred and Sixty-One: Mario Desa
Q: So what happened was, I was at school, we were at school, me and my brothers and sisters, while we were at school, my mom and her couple of her brothers just moved all our shit out of our house, took it to my grandma's.
My father's actions and my mother's strength showed me that you could do whatever you want, that nothing is set in stone.
Episode Three-Hundred and Sixty-One: Mario Desa
Q: What year and where were you born?
Mario was born in 1975 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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A vibrant array of topics brought to life through engaging storytelling characterizes the show. Themes frequently touch upon the tattoo industry, personal anecdotes of growth and struggle, and reflections on family, community, and art. With a strong punk rock influence, episodes often weave in humorous and heartfelt stories shared among notable figures in the tattoo community. Unique perspectives from guests draw listeners into intimate discussions about their journeys and experiences, blending personal history with the artistic dedication that defines tattooing. Overall, the content is likely to resonate with those who appreciate authentic narratives and the dynamics of creative professions.

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