Skin Deep: Documenting true tattoo history ft. Josh Adams | Ep. 125

What is really happening inside tattoo culture right now? In Episode 125 of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with filmmaker Josh Adams, creator of the Skin Deep docu-series.

Josh brings a unique perspective as both an avid collector and a documentarian capturing the true essence of tattoo shops around the globe. From getting his first tattoo on a pool table at 14 to filming 12 years of rock tours, Josh shares how he transitioned into documenting legends like Tim Hendricks, Mike Rubendall, and 72-year-old London icon George Bone.

Aaron and Josh dive deep into: Why reality TV exploited and distorted tattoo culture. How industry saturation is triggering a "cleansing" that weeds out fake artists. Why analog, human-to-human crafts will always survive the rise of AI and automation. The emotional value of "shitty" memory tattoos vs. high-art bodysuits.

"Sometimes your shittiest tattoo is your favorite tattoo because it's way more of a story or a timestamp than just a piece of art." — Josh Adams

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