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Needle Me This

Needle Me This

Von: Colin Bussing
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 Needle Me This is the tattoo podcast that finally flips the script. Most tattoo podcasts are just artists talking shop — techniques, machines, history, gatekeeping, whatever. Cool, but we’re missing the best part: the people wearing the tattoos. This show is where clients get the mic. Real stories. Real meaning. Real chaos. Real growth. From the moment they walk into the studio to the aftermath two days later when they’re swollen, reflective, and questioning their life choices — we talk through the full emotional cycle of getting tattooed. The pain, the clarity, the identity shift, the “I can’t believe I paid for that,” and the “okay… when are we doing the next one?” As a neo-traditional / Japanese-influenced tattoo artist based in Syracuse, NY, I’ve built my career around storytelling, body flow, and helping people turn their past, pain, and personality into something worth wearing. On this show, we unpack that journey — one client, one story, one session at a time. Expect: Candid conversations with clients mid-session and post-session Deep dives into the meaning behind big tattoos, sleeves, cover-ups, and transformations Behind-the-scenes moments from conventions, long sessions, and brutal back-to-back days Sarcasm, honesty, and the occasional identity crisis The emotional + psychological side of tattooing nobody talks about Whether you’re a collector, an artist, someone planning your first tattoo, or someone fighting the urge to impulsively book a sleeve at 2 AM — this podcast gives you the full picture of what tattooing actually is: A little pain, a little therapy, a little art, and a whole lot of becoming who the hell you are. Fresh ink. Fresh clarity. Mild trauma. Welcome to Needle Me This.Colin Bussing Erfolg im Beruf Kunst Ökonomie
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