About this episode
Mike shares memories from his life in New York City and San Francisco during late 1999, discussing various experiences and people he encountered.
Mike recalls more memories from living in New York City and San Francisco in late 1999. Topics discussed include: Working at East Side Inc, staying with Nalla, Zoe, freelance writing, The Vault, Dom scene, Barmacy and Beauty Bar, Deb Parker, Saoirse, Henna patterns, subletting apt on Grand Street in Williamsburg, after hours club, artist John Copeland, Juice Design, Bob Kissinger, Jason Noto of Morning Breath, sleeve on older fellow, solidarity with granddaughter, martial arts instructor, evidence of personal exploits, hand/throat tattoos, Mormon hardcore kids, The Cock, dance contest winner, Stars girl, client love connection, Elio’s art night, huge Eddie Deutsche snake tattoo, fully suited, Chris Garver, Kaz, weekends in Poughkeepsie, reconnecting with an ex-gf, Pepe Rosso, Two Boots pizza, Benny’s Burritos, MaryAnne’s, Indian Row, Polish diners, Bliss Cafe, return to 214 Clara Street, Paco Excel, weekends at Newskool tattooing walk-ins, commuting to San Jose on CalTrain with a bicycle, Adrian Lee, Jason Kundell, Ron Earhart, Adam Barton, Eric Ross, Brent Patten, Frankenstein bong, buck-toothed panthers, finger waves, being the least skilled tattooer in a shop, Ron’s bagged…
People in this episode
Host: Mike
Topics covered
- New York City
- San Francisco
- East Side Inc
- freelance writing
- The Vault
- Dom scene
- Barmacy
- Beauty Bar
- Henna patterns
- subletting
- after hours club
- tattooing
- martial arts
- dance contest
- client relationships
- food spots
- commuting
- personal exploits
Keywords
- 1999
- tattoo culture
- art
- personal stories
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Frankenstein bong, Uneekbilt box truck
Places: New York, San Francisco, Williamsburg, Poughkeepsie, San Jose, NYC
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