Fireside Tattoo Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Join us on Jesse's Live Technique Talk with the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club on 1/16/2026

https://firesidetattoo.com/product-details/product/jesse-rix-technique-talk-tix

Keep up with Jesse at the links below

https://www.instagram.com/jesse_rix/

https://www.jesserix.com/

Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? Click below

https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit

Are you a seasoned tattoo vet who is stuck in a rut? click below https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattooers-toolkit

My special guest today is Alex De Pase, a name synonymous with innovation in the tattoo industry. Alex, along with Gabe Ripley and others, has been involved in transformative ventures like the Venetian Tattoo Gathering and recently the International Tattoo Federation (ITF). The ITF —a real federation, not just another association or collective. aims to set global standards in tattooing, a much-needed initiative in a world where the lines between excellence and mediocrity are often blurred.

They are focused on the creation of actual standards in an industry drowning in confusion, where Instagram algorithms have convinced people that viral gimmicks equal mastery. This conversation covers everything from certification criteria and the Crystal Needle Award to Alex's new tattoo campus concept that's rewriting how we think about education in this craft.

Check out the Deep Dive on firesidetattoo.com:
https://firesidetattoo.com/post/building-tattooings-first-global-standard-alex-de-pase-international-tattoo-federation-ep-308 

Learn more about Alex and his projects below:
https://www.alexdepasetattoo.com/ 
https://internationaltattoofederation.com/ 
https://iconsandprodigies.com/

Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? Click below
https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit 
Are you a seasoned tattoo vet who is stuck in a rut? click below
https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattooers-toolkit 

Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below!
Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout
https://neumatattoo.com 
Get  10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fireside"
https://s8tattoo.com/ 
Get 10% off your order from Raw Pigments with code "fireside"
https://rawpigments.co/ 
Up your Tattoo Business Management skills with TattooNow
Exclusive! Sign up at the link below and get a personalized 1 on 1 business consultation with Gabe Ripley himself. Or Free access to the TattooNOW Business Roundtable if your not ready for a 1 on 1 but want to learn more
https://longevity.tattoonow.com/about-tattoonow-business-software?am_id=jakemeeks9626 

Links for this episode:

Keep up with us at:
https://firesidetattoo.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Firesidetattoo/ 
https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ 
Jake's Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/ 

Alright folks, we've got something special for today as we dive into the mind of Corey Bernhardt! A true artist who's not afraid to wear his influences on his sleeve. When Corey came by the Inside Fireside Club, he brought decades of artistic evolution that shaped his unique approach to technique - from those early comic book days to his masterful command of tattoo machines. 

Corey breaks down his philosophy into what he calls "self-learned technique, learned technique, and working technique," giving us a real peek behind the curtain at how an artist evolves from imitation to innovation. So grab your dip caps and settle in as we explore everything from influences and the powerful impact of deadlines.

Check out the info and gallery page on the website for how to connect with Corey:

https://firesidetattoo.com/post/influence-in-the-bones-art-on-the-sleeve--corey-bernhardt-technique-talk--ep-298

Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? Click below
https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit
Are you a seasoned tattoo vet who is stuck in a rut? click below
https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattooers-toolkit

Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below!
Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout
https://neumatattoo.com
Get  10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fireside"
https://s8tattoo.com/
Get 10% off your order from Raw Pigments with code "fireside"
https://rawpigments.co/
Up your Tattoo Business Management skills with TattooNow
Exclusive! Sign up at the link below and get a personalized 1 on 1 business consultation with Gabe Ripley himself. Or Free access to the TattooNOW Business Roundtable if your not ready for a 1 on 1 but want to learn more
https://longevity.tattoonow.com/about-tattoonow-business-software?am_id=jakemeeks9626

Links for this episode:

Keep up with us at:
https://firesidetattoo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Firesidetattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/
Jake's Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/

Ryan Ashley sits down to break apart the creative process behind fashion-influenced tattoo design, and this conversation is packed with gold for anyone trying to level up their work. She walks through everything from her healing protocols to how her fashion design background completely transformed the way she approaches fitting tattoos to the human body.

Her and Jake talk about finding your authentic style, building confidence in your technical execution, and why your peers' respect might matter more than you think. If you've ever felt stuck between being a technician and being an artist, this episode is going to make a difference.

Check out the deep dive on firesidetattoo.com:
https://firesidetattoo.com/post/Fashion-Based-Tattoo-Design-Ryan-Ashley-EP-203

Brought to you by Inside Fireside Tattoo Club
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In today's episode we sat down with Ryan Ashley to discuss how her time working in Fashion design influenced her tattooing. We enjoyed working with our friends at TattooSnob on this one . Thanks also to the Richmond Tattoo and Arts festival for hosting us.
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Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/