Eden Pod (Colton & Deanna James)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 27 Mar 2022 | Ep 1 - Deanna James: 5-Year Tattoo Apprenticeship | 01:31:12 | |
Deanna shares exclusive details from her career, including her time on Ink Master, her 5-year apprenticeship, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Ep 2 - Jess Reef: Being Able to Draw Portraits Because of Epilepsy | 00:59:47 | |
Colton and Deanna catch up with Jess Reef, we learn why portraits are so hard to tattoo, Jess faces her fear of Chuck E. Cheese, and Colton expands his vocabulary. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Ep 3 - Taylor Phelps: Apprenticing at 17 Years Old in a Street Shop | 01:27:48 | |
Colton sits down with Eden resident artist Taylor Phelps to discuss her move across the country at 20 years old, her new marriage, and how she developed her freehand floral flow. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Ep 4 - Michael Hovaguimian: Tattooing Your History and Culture | 01:25:28 | |
Colton sits down with Eden resident artist Michael Hovaguimian to discuss Michael's move from LA, how his culture influenced his tattoos, which fast food restaurant is the best, and the best actors to play Batman. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Ep 5 - Bobby Johnson: A GENEROUS 37.5% Commission Split | 01:34:02 | |
Colton and Deanna sit down with Bobby Johnson (Glendale Bully) to discuss the unconventional story of how he rose to the top of the tattoo industry, his style, and his current studio, and we a new word to Webster's dictionary. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Ep 6 - Gio Macias: Mechanical Engineering in Cuba and Tattooing in the US | 00:54:24 | |
Eden's newest resident artist Gio Macias joins the show to talk about his upbringing in Cuba, how he got started tattooing, and his new life with his family in Dallas. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Ep 7 - Monica Snyder: Putting 100% Into All Aspects of Life | 01:16:20 | |
One of Eden's first resident artists Monica Snyder joins the show to talk about her quickly growing career, how she started doing her fusion style, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Ep 8 - Colton James: Law School Dropout | 01:28:53 | |
Colton finds out what it's like to be the interviewee for a change. He discusses how he got into the tattoo industry and his career path to becoming a studio owner. Colton and Deanna discuss some listener topics involving tattoo collecting and collaboration tattoos. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Ep 9 - Katie McGowan: Perfect Tattooing | 01:07:47 | |
Katie McGown joins the show for a new episode! This one was a lot of fun, and we cover a wide range of topics including how Katie got to be on 3 separate seasons of Ink Master, tattoo conventions, and going to the bathroom around your spouse. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Ep 10 - Welcome Back: How to Win Best of Show at the World's Biggest Conventions | 01:13:06 | |
Eden Pod's first episode in 9 months and this was a fun one! This is also the first episode in our new video format. We sat down to discuss everything from cosmetic surgery to how to win best of show at conventions. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Ep 11 - Dre Li & Amanda Marie: Being Around Your Partner 24/7 | 01:11:30 | |
Colton and Deanna sit down with their great friends Dre Li and Amanda Marie, co-owners of Electric Feels Studio in Dallas. They discuss owning a business with their parter, how their background lead them to open up their all-women tattoo studio. and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Ep 12 - Cass Fuller: How to Break Into the Tattoo Industry | 01:22:07 | |
We sit down with Eden’s newest resident artist Cass Fuller to talk about their background as a fine artist, their apprenticeship at Eden, and their success in their first year of tattooing. We also touch on how to get into tattooing, what to look for when finding an apprenticeship, and what Deanna personally looks for in portfolios when choosing an apprentice. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Ep 13 - Jaret Reddick: Men's Crying Party | 02:09:45 | |
Colton and Deanna sit down with Jaret Reddick, lead singer of Bowling For Soup, Denton native, and Ink Master fan to discuss an incredibly wide range of topics, including mental health, therapy, being on tour, tattoo studios, reality TV, and calamari. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Ep 14 - Anthony Michaels: Fighting Demons While on Television | 01:38:30 | |
Anthony Michaels, a contestant on Ink Master Season 14, a coach on Season 10, and a winner on Season 7 joins the show. Colton and Deanna chat with him about Ink Master, seminars, and personal hardships. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Ep 15 - Bobby Johnson: Is Ink Master SCRIPTED?? + CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | 01:07:14 | |
Bobby Johnson gives all the behind-the-scenes details of Inkmaster Season 15. This episode was filmed before the premier of the finale, where Bobby was crowned the winner. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | Ep 16 - Ryan Ashley: World's MOST FAMOUS Tattoo Artist | 01:40:52 | |
Ryan Ashley was the winner of Inkmaster Season 7, hosted of Inkmaster: Angels, and was an Inkmaster judge on seasons 14 and 15. She is a master of tattoo design and composition. While she's versatile in all styles, Ryan is best known for her intricate tattoo designs that combine fine line and realism elements in black and grey and color, often using jewelry as her subject matter to decorate the body. She is the co-owner of Elysium Studios in Grand Junction, CO with Arlo DiCristina. She works with incredibly talented tattoo artists such as Jacob Sheffield, Autumn Hudson, and Kristina Taylor, and has hosted some of finest artists in the world. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 04 Feb 2024 | Ep 17 - JPG Coaching: Posting 30 Times a Day for 4 Million Followers | 01:16:09 | |
JP Gallardo, better known as JPG Coaching by his 4.5 million+ social media followers, joins the show. We talked about life as an influencer, how he built his following, and even got him to drop some fitness tips. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | Ep 18 - Willow Webber: Using Magic and Art to Overcome Hardships | 01:23:56 | |
We sit down with Eden resident artist Willow Webber to discuss how and why she started at Eden, he childhood, he progression in tattooing, art history, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Ep 19 - Squire Strahan: Figuring Out How to Do Everything | 01:02:52 | |
We had Squire Strahan on the show while he was in town for a seminar. We talked about his 20 year tattoo career, things he dabbles in outside of tattooing, his road trip around the country with his family in an RV, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | Ep 20 - Enrico Incarnati: How to Earn Attention on Social Media | 01:42:59 | |
We sat down with Enrico Incarnati to talk about how he got into his career, social media tips, the power of posting and connecting with people for your business, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 30 Mar 2024 | Eden Pod LIVE: Studio Owner's Workshop | 01:42:08 | |
Last weekend, Eden Pod co-host, co-founder, and co-owner of Eden, Colton James, hosted a seminar/workshop for studio owners. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Ep 21 - Kevin Laroy: From Garage Tattooing to Reality TV Star | 01:12:16 | |
We had Kevin Laroy on the show to talk about his 20-year his career arc, which started with him tattooing out of a garage, and has lead to him being on some of the most popular reality TV shows. We also touched on his growing position as a tattoo educator, and discussed some helpful tips for progressing in your career, staying busy through slow season, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Ep 22 - Stefano Alcantara: Facing Deportation and Winning Best of Shows | 01:19:43 | |
We had the legendary Stefano Alcantara on the show to talk about his humble beginnings as a tattoo artist in Lima, Peru, his transition to the US, winning best of shows, opening studios, navigating the US visa process, and more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Ep 23 - Quin Hernandez: Being FORCED to Stop Tattooing?? | 01:37:58 | |
Black and grey realism LEGEND Quin Hernandez joined the show for a DOUBLE episode. In this one, we talked about his dramatic lifestyle changes that have changed his health and his outlook on his future as a tattooer and how he's adapted to keep improving in the modern tattoo industry. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Ep 23.0 - Quin Hernandez: Choosing to Change Your Reality and Mentality | 01:59:43 | |
In bonus audio-only episode, we had Quin Hernandez on to talk about his upbringing and his family's struggles as immigrants, how he put himself in difficult situations to accelerate his tattoo career, and the rapidly-changing modern tattoo industry. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 12 May 2024 | Ep 24 - Andy Pho: a MONK and a Tattoo Artist?? | 01:35:22 | |
In 2014, Andy Pho spent time as a monk before resolving to become the best tattoo artist he could be start a journey of discipline, self-actualization, and realization. We discussed it all in this episode, as well as his childhood and how it affects him as a person, how he learned to tattoo from his brother Robert Pho, and how he manages his studio. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 27 May 2024 | Ep 25 - Gian Karle: Tattoo Schools and Anesthesia = Good, Tiger Balm = Bad | 01:40:11 | |
Gian Karle was runner-up on the all-star season 14 of Ink Master and the runner up on Ink Master season 8. He specializes in neotraditional tattooing, and is based in New Hampshire. He frequently teaches seminars to tattoo artists that want to learn how to improve their skills. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Ep 26 - Angel Rose: 22-Year-Old INK MASTER | 01:22:21 | |
Angel Rose is a three-time Inkmaster contestant. She appeared on season 11, was a finalist on season 13, and finished 4th on the all-star season 14. Angel is a master illustrator and is proficient in all styles of tattooing. Her preference is black and grey/illustrative realism. She is a frequent teacher and is the host of the Trilogy Tattoo Conference. Angel stopped by Eden on a tour to film content for each of the 2024 presenters: Deanna James, Bobby Johnson, and Jacob Sheffield. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Ep 27 - Inked Abroad: If ANTHONY BOURDAIN Was a Tattoo Collector | 01:33:09 | |
Imagine if "Parts Unknown" was based on tattoos, rather than food. Dakota Weik ("Inked Abroad," as he's known on the internet) has dedicated his life to making this television concept a reality. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | Ep 28 - Justin Hartman: A LEGENDARY Artist in a Changing Tattoo Industry | 01:23:44 | |
How does one of the most respected tattoo artists for nearly two decades feel about how the industry is going right now? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | Ep 29 - Tattoo Visa: THOUSANDS of Visa Approvals and Lives Changed | 01:16:57 | |
Tattoo Visa has an unbelievable track record when it comes to visa approvals for tattoo artists: 100%. Lead attorney Katia Teirstein joined the show to discuss how O-1 visas and EB-1 green cards work for tattoo artists, how she learned how the tattoo industry works, and how her firm helps international artists navigate the immigration process. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | Ep 30 - Aaron Davis: INCLUSIVITY in TATTOOING | 01:28:47 | |
Aaron Davis was a contest on Ink Master season 15 and is renowned for his Afro-Americana traditional tattoos. He speaks often on the importance of inclusivity in tattooing, and he mostly tattoos black clients with subject matters and illustrations that resonate with them. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Ep 31 - Bobby Johnson: Is Winning Ink Master a BAD Thing?? | 01:24:45 | |
Bobby Johnson is BACK on the podcast after winning Ink Master season 14. In this episode we talked about Bobby being recognized after Ink Master, how his life has been since winning, learning what it TRULY means to burn bridges, and a new clothing line?? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Ep 32 - Holli Marie & Katie McGowan: What They DON'T Tell You After Ink Master | 01:06:52 | |
Ink Master favorites Holli Marie and Katie McGowan came on the show to catch up with Deanna! No Colton for this episode--Gals just Gal-in. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | Ep 33 - Sara Fabel: Is Using AI for Tattoos STEALING? | 01:05:38 | |
AI is FOREVER Changing the Tattoo Industry and we dive into the topic of using AI for tattoo design creation. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Ep 34 - Nikki Simpson: The HARSH Truth of the Reality TV Spotlight | 01:22:29 | |
HOST of Ink Master: Angels and contestant on Ink Master Season 8 Nikki Simpson joins the show. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod | |||