Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals

Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals

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Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
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About This Podcast

Unfiltered truths, critiques, and stories of Black tattoo culture—past, present, future. Nobody asked, somebody gotta say it. TAP IN! | blacktattooanthology.com

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Recent Episodes

S1E7 Ep. 7.1A | Tools, Technique, and Mentorship — Elevating the Apprentice: The Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 21, 2025 22m

In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we sit down at the table to talk about the power of guidance, tools, and mentorship in shaping a…

S1E6 Ep. 6.1A | Knowing the Why — Mastering the Fundamentals of Tattooing: The Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 16, 2025 7m

In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we sit down at the table to talk about the importance of mastering the fundamentals. From building…

S1E5 Ep. 5.1A | Walking Through the Neon Heart — Finding Your First Mentor: The Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 14, 2025 2m

Episode Show Notes:In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we sit down at the table to talk about first steps, courage, and the moments…

Ep. 4.1A | Learning Through Mistakes — Apprenticeship in Action: The Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 09, 2025 31m

In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we sit down at the table to unpack the real lessons that come from mistakes, correction, and…

Ep. 3.1A | Rebuilding Your Love for Ink — Apprenticeship as Ritual: The Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 07, 2025 8m

In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we explore how apprenticeship and mentorship can rebuild your relationship with the art.* Series A:…

S1E2 Ep. 2.1A | Lil Magic, Apprenticeship & Safe Spaces: Function of Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeships

Oct 02, 2025 20m

Episode Show Notes:In this episode of Tattoo Rants Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we explore how Black tattoo shops have always been more than businesses.* Series…

S1E1 Ep. 1.1A | Exploring Tattoo Apprenticeships, The Ìṣẹ̀ṣẹ (Traditional) Way

Sep 30, 2025 49m

In this episode of Tattoo Rants, Raves & Rituals, Series A: Traditional Apprenticeship Culture, we sit down at the table to talk about self-accountability, reflection, and the small rituals that…

[Ep. 7] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

Jun 04, 2025 1m

“We've only had two successful conventions within Black Tattoo Culture. Shout out Urban Tattoo Convention that used to be hosted in Brooklyn, New York, and BTAME - Black Tattoo Arts and Music Expo…

[Ep. 6] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

Jun 03, 2025 2m

“As a black woman tattoo artist, there are definitely challenges. Tattooing, at least in America, is very much historically a boys club and dominated by men, mostly white men. Although the culture is…

[Ep. 5] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

Jun 01, 2025 2m

“I really enjoyed this weekend. It gave the opportunity for Black artists to network and come together. Really enjoyed that Imani came up with this idea for Black Tattoo Con. And yeah, it just gave…

[Ep. 4] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

May 30, 2025 2m

“There's a lot of stuff, but I shut it all down. I think one of my biggest struggles was just trying to find a mentor or somebody that I could sit with and actually get the education and I guess just…

[Ep. 3] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

May 28, 2025 2m

“it's been really nice to … meet new creatives of color, like, people that look like me. So I know, like, it's possible to be successful and be black and just kind of see how empowered other people…

S1E2 [Ep 2] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

May 27, 2025 1m

“it's been really nice to … meet new creatives of color, like, people that look like me. So I know, like, it's possible to be successful and be black and just kind of see how empowered other people…

S1E1 [Ep. 1] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

May 14, 2025 2m

“For me personally, I guess now I'm into more generational tattoos. I've been tattooing so long that I'm tattooing sons, daughters, mothers, aunts, uncles, grandmothers.So the trust factor is a lot…

S1 [Intro] As Told by Kayode Kendall: BTCC 2024 Recap

May 08, 2025 1m

Black Tattoo Culture Con comes about as an initiative from Black Tattoo Anthology to bring more visibility to black tattoo culture in general. Where people say that they can't find black tattoo…

Tattoo Therapy & Chill

Mar 06, 2025 1h 50m

We hope you enjoyed this live!about: Black Tattoo Anthology® A living archive and digital campus dedicated to reclaiming, preserving, and reimagining Black tattoo culture across the diaspora. Founded…

Ep. No. 30.1 | Seated At the Base of Tattoo HERstory

Mar 05, 2024 31m

Tap in to this update of where I’ve been and where I’m going cuz 2023 wrung me all the way out, chile! | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K.…

Ep. No. 28.1 | My Apprentice Quit, So ... NOW WHAT?! 3 Things I Learned to Protect, Moving Forward =^.~=

Mar 20, 2023 21m

Happy World Storytelling Day ^.^ This episode of #ShoppeGal Diaries podcast includes a story from the 'messy middle' about Imani's first apprentice quitting, out of the blue! | imanikbrown.com by…

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