The StoryMen welcome JR.’s tattoo artist and friend Lars Van Zandt to talk about the world of tattooing. We discuss the history of tattooing, how the industry has changed and what they’re all about. Plus, Pixar’s Grand Unified Theory, just because we can.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 – Where in the World is Matt Mikalatos?
03:00 – Lars Van Zandt: Tattoo Artist to the StoryMen
10:00 – The History and Culture of Tattooing
20:00 – What Not to Ask a Tattoo Artist
26:00 – The Ins and Outs of Tattooing as Art
31:00 – The Spirituality of Ink
42:00 – The Pixar Grand Unifying Theory
48:00 – Matt’s Questions
51:00 – What does the future of tattooing hold?
Stephen R. Donaldson returns to the StoryMen to discuss his new book, Seventh Decimate. We talk about pursuing knowledge in the age of alternative facts and fake news, and the StoryMen convince Steve to preach a little, despite himself.
The StoryMen return with more guests, more projects and of course more arguments over pop culture.