Chatbox Chronicles Season 2 Episode 3 - Ink & Inspiration: Chatting Tattoos with Garrett Tankersley (@DeadReckonTattoo)

Get ready to dive into the world of ink and artistry with Chatbox Chronicles!  This episode, we're hanging out with the talented Garrett Tankersley, owner of Dead Reckon Tattoo in Wetumpka, Alabama.

We'll chat about Garrett's journey as a tattoo artist, the stories behind his incredible artwork, the evolving world of tattoo culture, and so much more!

**Plus, stick to the end to see some souvenir tattoos Garrett gives Lelah and Elyse! **

Join us for an episode filled with laughs, insights, and a whole lot of fun!

This episode features:
-Garrett Tankersley, Owner of Dead Reckon Tattoo @tat2garrett
-Lelah & Elyse, Hosts of Chatbox Chronicles @lelah.vay @elyse.rgrs @chatboxchronicles


What to Expect:
Intro
Garrett's Journey
A Tattoo's Story
History of Tattoos
Tattoo Culture & Reality TV
Tattoo Shop Culture
Tattoo Trivia
Tattoo Offer
Closing

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Chapters

• 0:55 Introduction!
• 1:29 Intro to todays episode: Ink & Inspiration
• 3:57 Garrett's apprenticeship
• 6:02 Elyse's first experience & tattoos in the early 2010s
• 7:36 How did "Dead Reckon" come about?
• 9:03 Challenges & Rewards of owning a tattoo shop
• 10:01 Fave tattoos Garrett has done
• 10:35 Most 'challenging' ink job Garrett has done
• 11:32 Impact of tattoos on self-esteem and body image
• 12:48 Garrett out in public and wandering eyes
• 14:14 Placement of tattoos - advice for 1st tat
• 14:56 Think before you place a permanent tattoo in a certain area
• 16:05 Origin story of tattoos
• 16:41 Tattooing in the Army
• 18:01 Celebs, athletes, fashion industry & the acceptance of tattooing
• 19:09 Friday the 13th chatter
• 20:42 Tattoo culture & reality TV
• 22:06 Impact on reality tattoo tv shows
• 23:49 Are tattoo shops intimidating?
• 24:39 Garrett's favorite part of tattooing
• 27:46 Popular tattoo reality tv shows & opinions on them
• 29:24 A take on 'poorly done' tattoos show & cover-ups
• 31:44 Imposter Syndrome - kick the a**hole to the curb
• 33:28 The culture of Dead Reckon - what to expect walking in
• 36:13 Design process & consultations
• 37:21 tattoo design explanations - do a "doodle"
• 40:21 Safety & sterilization
• 46:21 Tattoo Trivia
• 46:56 souvenirs to remember this experience
• 47:39 Elyse's brief tattoo stories
• 48:07 closing statements