The Apprenticeship Diaries
A Podcast about beginnings: How the tattoo artists (and professionals) we revere, got their start; What it took, what it takes, and the stories that are made!
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Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
If you liked last week, you'll love this week, as we conclude our time meeting John Denmat of Powerline Tattoo in Cranston, RI. We know you've been waiting to hear the rest of John's story...
John ends with some really good advice for the the future generation of tattoo artist; It's almost fortuitous advice, given the status of America at the moment, and what's to come after COVID-19.
Thanks for coming back to the diaries! :*
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
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Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
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Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Our first full day in RI, John came to visit us at the "Whimsical Wickford" (our gorgeous Airbnb, for what we thought would be a stay from March 10th to the 18th... But the COVID-19 had other plans!) John sat at our kitchenette table and told all, with a passion that was instant to see, and a personality that would make him very hard to ever dislike.
Thank you John for coming out on the edge of a pandemic. We really appreciate you! This is a great tale and we know it will inspire many. It was a great way to start my guest visit to Powerline Tattoo (as We're new to meeting John)... Almost like a team building day activity for networking in the tattoo industry. :) Very cool!
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
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If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Amy and Rico get ready for Amy's guest visit to Powerline Tattoo in the Isle of Rhodes (Rhode Island). Rico makes his wants known to @anastasiaxart and we go on a coelacanth hunt (Thank you Google!) Amy can't read out loud for anything, but we all learn things "hooked on phonics style!"
We wish you both happy healing, Kelly Nerdzilla Mendenhall and Anastasia Gnau!
Thanks again to my years in the hair industry! We hope you like this ramble.;)
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
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If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
In this episode, there isn't an interview, but our hosts share more about their journey in podcast land. The struggle to get past the feelings of failure; Amy admits to her tendency to being too much, and Rico gives his advice; Who knows if she'll listen... it's not a strength. :/
Rico also gushes over our live broadcast and how he's found his 'thing' in The Apprenticeship Diaries; Amy admits she's too controlling and would do better now that she knows the vibe.
We also shout out Brad Hill: @elchupacabrad who we hope to interview in the future... check him out! Follow!
@griefburrito is a podcast we've been trying to do a cross-promotional with, but have been doing a million things, so here's a shout out to them... Go check out those boys over in the UK.
We also mention Why I'm Single, The Podcast... if you haven't listened, you should; Very amusing!
Next week, Amy and Rico are going to Rhode Island for a visit with Powerline Tattoo. Please check them out @powerlinetattoo Hopefully, we'll get lots of wonderful content while we're in town.
Your Host,
Amy Nicholls
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
So, what had happened was... You'll hear! All I default to when things seem hard is, "A year from now, this day will seem silly, and I'll have grown so much!"
Thank you Chuck (our audio wizard)! He always works with the crap I give him. :|
I sited TED ex Daily podcast and the talk done by Victoria Gill.
Rico shouted out Guy Harvey. However, the marlin guy was Matt Watson... check them both out! I know I am.
Amy Nicholls
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
I know that everyone's been waiting to hear the wrap up of our interview with Halo (owner and operator of Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery in Hanover, MD); This interview was amazing and we really hope that it was insightful to anyone who ever thought that their dreams were too lofty. Please make it a point to know about Halo and follow him, his studio, and the very talented people who work there: IG: @tattoosbyhalo, @blacklotustat2gallery, and from there, you'll meet all who work at Black Lotus (I'm hoping they'll want to interview with me one day too. Fingers crossed!)
Thank you endlessly Halo! Thrilled to know you my friend!
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
A big thank you to Halo (Owner and operator over at Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery in Hanover, MD)! I loved hearing about Halo and the very indirect way he came to tattooing and art. It was really fun and surprising given what we see now, after 16 years in the industry and watching him on the well known tattoo show "Ink Master" (Season 4).
Jump into a mind that exercises all excuses and continually seeks to improve. Halo admitted that he has an obsession with figuring out how things work; he doesn't self defeat before he begins and understands the baby steps to building a dream.
This is definitely worth two weeks of listening. Meet Halo Grey and learn a bit more about his journey to the man we know today.
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
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Our Patreon is new: www.patreon.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries Please send thoughts on what extra content you'd be interested to know about the industry, or apprenticeships in general.
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
We know that everyone has been anxious to hear the conclusion of our meet up with Robyn Jones. Her whole attitude is amazing; So great to meet another wonderful creative. The more tattoo artists we meet, the more we want to meet. It's cool because the more artists we come across, the more our knowledge grows of our craft, our community and the more we want to share with our audience.
Thank you Rose Red Tattoo. Thank you Robyn Jones! Meet Robyn's husband Drew @one_inch_heroes. Follow Robyn @jonesytattoo see her at www.robynjonestattoo.com contact her via her studio page www.roseredtattoomd.com
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Join us as we meet Robyn Jones of Rose Red Tattoo. Robyn is a woman of so many talents. This is Part 1 of our "Nerdy by Nature" interview and it's quite awesome; I don't want to spoil the adventure. Learning about Robyn was so fun for both Rico and I. Rico even said, "Did I just meet my new best friend?!!!"
Robyn is at Rose Red Tattoo: www.roseredtattoomd.com
Her IG is: @jonesytattoo
Her website: www.robynjonestattoo.com
Also, check out her husband's work too; He paints fantastic miniatures: @one_inch_heroes
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
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Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
Patreon: www.patreon.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
Find Merchandise at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Needed this one to get into the (#Hindsight2020) New Year! Thank you Nicole!
Rico and I join our friend, and long time client of mine, Nicole, for a ramble jam over coffee. Lot's of conversation points in this episode. Find out more than you might have known about the nursing profession, and be regaled by talk of the paranormal.
I announce some new shit:
Refocus for 2020. We want to explore more than just tattoo apprenticeships, moving forward; We think that all apprenticeships are important for "The Diaries" and we want to see the similarities. Please reach out if you've had an apprenticeship of any nature. We'd love to hear your story!
We have a Patreon account now: https://www.patreon.com/theapprenticeshipdiaries
We also have a new logo that we've added to our swag gallery:https://www.teepublic.com/user/theapprenticeshipdiaries
Host: Amy Nicholls
Co-host: Rico Illiano
Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (Very special thanks to you my friend!:*)
Intro and Outro Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the track is "Ink Apprentice". If you liked the music, and want to work with Brandon, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)
*If you liked The Apprenticeship Diaries (TAD), please follow us, rate, and review us!
You can find us currently on:
IG: @the_apprenticeship_diaries
FB: The Apprenticeship Diaries
Twitter: TheApprenticeshipDiaries
If you'd like to reach out, comment, advise, or offer an interview, please email at:
theapprenticeshipdiaries@gmail.com
Remember: The only difference between you and your mentors is time, and how much you want to get the fuck out of your own way!
The Mission:
This podcast is about learning journeys. We (Amy and Rico) interview people who have braved the unknown; People who can offer, through their story/stories, communion and coping, for those who dare to pursue passion.