After never making it to air in season 1, Mike Tea returns to the podcast in spectacular fashion. MJ sits down with Mike to discuss the episode that never was, humble beginnings and the song that started it all.--- Send in a voice message:

LOUIS STEPHENSON

Oct 14th, 2023 1h

Louis Stephenson is a British born tattooer who now works on the Gold Coast. MJ sits down with his old mate Louis as they take a look at his career as well as for the first time discussing a violent incident which almost cost Louis not only his

JUSTIN STUBBS

Oct 7th, 2023 58m 38s

Justin Stubbs is a Melbourne based tattooer who got his start in Sydney. MJ sits down with one of his closest mates to chat about what it was like buying into an iconic Melbourne tattoo shop in his early twenties and navigating it solo through

SOPHIA BAUGHAN

Sep 30th, 2023 54m 26s

Sophia Baughan is a Sydney based tattooer that has transformed herself and her position within tattooing from the rough and rowdy teen in a walk in shop to being the owner of one of Australia’s most luscious private studios. MJ sits down with S

JORDY HOOPER

Sep 23rd, 2023 55m 17s

Jordy Hooper is internationally renown for his Chicano inspired fine line black and grey tattoos. MJ sits down with Jordy to discuss what the Tasmanian tattoo scene is like, homejobs and a new use for mustard.--- Send in a voice message: ht

MAYONAIZE

Sep 16th, 2023 55m 29s

Mayonaize is a tattooer, painter and graffiti writer with a career spanning over 20 years. MJ sits down with Mayo to breakdown the science behind his unique calligraphy style, tradition vs innovation and what it’s like being a tattooer who has

TENEILE NAPOLI

Sep 9th, 2023 58m 58s

Teneile Napoli has been an icon in Australian tattooing and a leader in black and grey realism for longer than you could possibly imagine. MJ sits down with Teneile to discuss getting into tattooing as a teen, manifestation and why she finds jo

GUMMY JOHNSTON

Sep 2nd, 2023 57m 16s

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes surrounding mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help in a time of crisis, reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.Gummy Johnston is a mainstay of Sydney tattooing and has embarke

AYDEN THOMAS

Aug 26th, 2023 1h 1m

Ayden Thomas is one of Australia’s most prolific traditional tattooers and has become prolific for his gruelling constant travel schedule. MJ sits down with Ayden to discuss his dicey beginning, whether being passionate about your craft can be

SEASON TWO INTRO

Aug 24th, 2023 4m 21s

We’re back baby! After a four year hiatus we return with a new season that is even bigger and better than before. So tune in and be sure not to miss the return of The True Love Tattoo Podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.

DAN POLLOCK

Sep 14th, 2019 1h 23m

Michael is joined by his very own mentor and greatest influence, Dan Pollock from Conspiracy Tattoo in Wagga Wagga. They discuss life pre tattooing and go deep on what it is like to suffer from anxiety and depression whilst working such a stres

RHYS GORDON

Sep 7th, 2019 1h 12m

Michael is joined by a modern icon of Australian Tattooing, Rhys Gordon from Little Tokyo in Sydney. They discuss Rhys’ long spanning career, schoolies tattoos, gimps, Australian tattoo history, as well as how Little Tokyo transformed into the

HAL HUNTER

Aug 24th, 2019 49m 24s

Hal Hunter Of Vintique Tattoo Parlour joins Michael to discuss life as a former professional athlete, owning and operating a family business whilst simultaneously balancing a seperate tattoo career and staying hungry and focussed in every aspec

LEONIE NEW

Aug 17th, 2019 49m 52s

Michael is joined by Leonie New from Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Tattoo to discuss starting out, people’s dependence on Instagram and how they would fair in prison. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truelove

BREE RENNIE

Aug 10th, 2019 1h 4m

90% TATTOOING - 10% HUMANThis week Michael is joined by Bree Rennie from Art On Skin Tattoo Gallery in Sydney. Plenty of ground is covered in discussing their similar apprenticeships, influences, answering audience submitted questions as well

ROB MOPAR

Aug 3rd, 2019 50m 14s

ASPIRING FOR HOMELESSNESSMichael sits down with Rob Mopar of Sacred Monkey Tattoo and chat about travelling the world, setting goals and seeking self betterment through the study of a craft.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s

TAN VANDENBROEK

Jul 28th, 2019 59m 52s

WEAPONS GRADE THIRD SPEAKERMichael sits down with Tan Vandenbroek of Happy Ending Tattoo to discuss productivity, whether natural talent exists, passing out and then the episode get's flipped. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster

PETE PAV

Jul 20th, 2019 1h 9m

IMMOVABLE OBJECTS AND UNSTOPPABLE FORCESMichael is joined by his boss, owner of Man's Ruin Tattoo and good buddy Pete Pav to discuss what it's like to make no excuses when pursuing your ambitions. Thick skin, panic attacks and the concept of b

JOSH TODARO

Jul 15th, 2019 1h 14m

IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST.Michael is joined by Josh Todaro of The Grand Illusion to discuss whether landing his childhood dream job straight out of school lived up to the expectations he had created for himself. --- Send in a voice m