The Teardown Podcast
Introducing The Teardown
Step into the insightful world of The Teardown, a thought-provoking tattoo podcast presented by Vegas in collaboration with Edit Audio. Join Vegas in intimate conversations with exceptional guest tattoo artists as they delve into the nuanced aspects of the tattoo industry. The Teardown fearlessly explores often-overlooked topics within tattooing, covering areas such as Trauma-informed practice, Anti-Black racism, colorism, sobriety, apprenticeships, and more.
This podcast serves as a platform for shedding light on critical issues and showcasing artists who challenge industry norms. The Teardown is a space for thoughtful discussions, fostering creativity while advocating for the creation of safer and more inclusive environments within the tattoo community. Tune in for insightful conversations that go beyond the surface of the tattoo world, inviting you to explore its depth and complexity.
Trauma informed tattooing
This episode Vegas sits down with interdisciplinary artist, oral historian and tattooer Tamara Santibañez. They discuss how the tattoo industry has been largely unsafe for women, non-men and racialized folks and explore how to integrate trauma-informed practices within tattooing. They also unpack the ways in which the idea of "safe spaces" have been largely commodified and how to begin to empower our clientele/ tattoo collectors.
RiRi stars & tattoo trends
This week, Vegas is joined by tattooer, friend and studio mate Krys to chat all things tattoo trends. From Rihanna-inspired sternum tattoos to their most embarrassing trendy tattoos, they break down trends over the years and look at where the industry is going.
Listen to some of the latest episodes of season two here
This episode Vegas sits down with interdisciplinary artist, oral historian and tattooer Tamara Santibañez. They discuss how the tattoo industry has been largely unsafe for women, non-men and racialized folks and explore how to integrate trauma-informed practices within tattooing. They also unpack the ways in which the idea of "safe spaces" have been largely commodified and how to begin to empower our clientele/ tattoo collectors.
