Check out the first episode of my good friend Jared of Onetribe's new podcast focusing on independent makers within the industry. The first episode is with Alan of Origins Handmade. Support those that support our industry. Give them a follow and a listen! Shared with permission from the Sore Hands Club.

In this episode, we sit down with former guest and jewelry maker, Jared Karnes of Onetribe Jewelry. Jared and I discuss how his new line of jewelry coming out is made of a material we don’t see very often. Clay. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we are trying something different. This episode we asked the community a question and are hearing their responses. The topic is supporting companies that support the industry and everything that comes with it. Listen in as we hear from the community itself, we hear if backgrounds have influenced responses and how what we do today can shape tomorrow. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this episode, we revisit our very first topic, The Ask A Professional Piercer Facebook Group. Since our first discussion, the group has had a surge in growth. Listen in as we talk about why piercers volunteer their time, why people recommend who they do and how the toll of helping out others can weigh heavy on your conscience. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this episode, we sit down with two of my favorite people within the industry, Nic Fox and Alan Vedge, to talk about how a jewelry company in your studio can completely change your business. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we wanted to focus on a topic that I am very passionate about, Community Outreach. Listen in as my guest, Woodstock Bader and I discuss the effects kindness can have, how to break the mold of being “that business” in your community and how not to donate yourself out of business. This episode sponsored by Jewelry This Way and Amory Body Arts. Complete show notes can be found on RealTalkaPiercingPodcast.com Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we talk about one of our most requested topics, Apprenticeships. Jef Saunders and I discuss how to get one, when you should change mentors, and why asking for one over Instagram is a bad idea. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we cover our favorite thing every year, the annual Association of Professional Piercers convention in Las Vegas. Listen in as we talk about how to survive for first timers, what’s new for repeat attendees and what amazing things are in store for you. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and Jewelry This Way. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we host a brutally honest roundtable with Perry Doig, Colin O and Mike Knight to have a frank discussion about the ever-constant problem of personas and representations of character on social media. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, We sit down with the forever-charming Paul King and Devin Ruiz-Altamura, to discuss the Body Piercing Archive. Listen in as we talk about the mission of the archive itself, how I now imagine Paul as the “Indiana Jones of Porn” and the future of the body piercing archive. Contains Spoilers for APP 2019 Piercing Archive Exhibit This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts. Find out more at https://real-talk--a-piercing-podcast.pinecast.co

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Christy Lillard to talk about revamping shops and businesses. Listen in as we talk about creative ways to build and create a new space, what we learned in the process and transiting into a new shop family. This episode sponsored by Amory Body Arts and PunkMedics. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we talk about one of the most dreaded things in our industry, negative customer reviews and unhappy customers. We sit down with Nick SanGregory and Brianna Sheehan to discuss if we should fight back, to grin and bear it or do we look at ourselves and try to improve? This episode sponsored by Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we talk about a topic that comes up every year in our industry, the annual Association of Professional Piercers board elections. Listen in as we talk about what it takes to be a board member, the APP helicopter and what we would like to see in future candidates. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Paul Rainer of Bound for Glory Tattoo. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Barron William of Boundless Tattoo Company. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Ryan Ouelletteof Precision Body Arts. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Luis Garcia of NoKaOi . Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

Our election nominee’s continue, this episode we feature Cale Belford of Piercing Emporium. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In the first of several mini episodes, we will be featuring candidates for the upcoming APP board election. This episode we feature Becky Dill of Cold Steel. Listen in as we learn about each candidate, hear their unique responses to our questions and why that person deserves your vote. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.

In this week’s episode, we have a casual discussion on the topic of freehand piercing versus using tools. Listen in as we talk about if tools are the devil, if one is better than the other, and what happens when your attitude writes a check that your skills can’t cash. This episode sponsored by Other Couture Jewelry, Gold Heart Woodworks and Amory Body Arts. Find out more on the Real Talk : A Piercing Podcast website.