B to Z
Mental health and wellness
Episodes
21 episodes
Personal and Professional Evolution
Ever faced a storm of personal and professional challenges and wondered how to keep moving forward? Join us as we kick off Season Two of the B2Z Podcast with reflections on resilience and growth. From Brandon May's battle with landlord issues l...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:45
Dark Fantasy and Inked Legends with James Warf
Ever wondered how childhood inspirations can transform into a lifelong artistic career? Join us as we sit down with James Warf, a veteran tattoo artist with 24 years of experience, who shares his journey from painting rocks in his neighborhood ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:30:26
Tattooing and Triumphs: Mike McAskill's Story of Perseverance
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from skateboarding to becoming a versatile tattoo artist? In this episode, we sit down with Mike McAskill, who takes us on a journey from his early years in Corona, California, to his rise in the tattoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:43:48
Simple Pleasures and Generational Curses: Navigating Happiness and Legacy
Ever wondered how the simplest pleasures can elevate your happiness? We kick off from Brandon's cozy home in Riverside, California, sharing heartwarming responses from our Instagram followers. Family and kids topped the list, sparking a deep di...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:08:00
Ink and Empathy: Danielle McKnight's Journey in Tattoo Artistry and Life Mastery
Ever wondered how a black and gray palette redefines the canvas of melanated skin? Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Danielle McKnight, a trailblazing tattoo artist whose 16 years of experience has seen her evolve from vibrant color tatto...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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2:06:50
Age of Resilience: Brian Foster on Art, Fighting styles, and the Quest for Inner Peace
Embark on an intimate odyssey with Brian Foster, a tattoo virtuoso and Elizabeth Street Tattoo proprietor, whose life story is the stuff of legend—from his days in the armed forces to his battles in the MMA ring. Alongside, we unravel the tapes...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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2:14:09
The Artistic Tightrope: Hip-Hop Battles, Cowboy Boots, and Creative Connections
Ever found yourself striking that precarious balance between staying true to your art and craving mainstream success? That's the tightrope walk we, Zach Batista and Brandon May, navigate in our latest podcast discussion. From the intricacies of...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:40
Inking Life: Stories and Stigma with Nicholas Reichel
Ever find yourself captivated by the colorful stories behind a person's tattoos? Nicholas Reichel joins me, bringing a kaleidoscope of anecdotes from his life as a canvas of ink. We journey from the humorous to the profound, as Nick peels back ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:15
The Skateboarder's Odyssey with Zach Peacock: Part 2
Skateboarding's not just about the tricks; it's about the stories, the culture, and the people that turn the wheels. That's exactly what we capture in our latest chat with Zach Peacock as we meander through the legacies of legends like Spike Jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:26
The Skateboarder's Odyssey with Zach Peacock: Part 1
Join us on a captivating journey with the remarkable Zach Peacock, as we celebrate the multifaceted life of a man who's not just a master of the half-pipe but also a maestro with the tattoo gun and a visionary behind the camera. In an enlighten...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:40
Life Lessons in Tattoo and Ministry with Ronnie B.
Could you ever imagine the grind and grit it takes to become a masterful tattoo artist without a single day of formal training? This week, we sit across from Ronnie B., whose story reads like an adventure novel, filled with passion, self-discip...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:48
Art on the Edge of Rebellion with Spike Moore
Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the intricate dance of a tattoo needle, or wondered about the stories etched in ink on someone's skin? Spike Moore, a maestro of tattooing and a shop owner with a wealth of knowledge, joins us to unrav...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:06:07
Relationships 101
Ever stumbled upon the conundrum of whether to exchange passwords with your partner, or felt the weight of 'good lies' resting on your conscience? We tackle these intricate nuances of modern relationships, offering personal insights and diverse...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:10
Michael Welsh
When the unconditional bond between a service dog and a veteran harmonizes, the melody of healing begins to play. We had the privilege of welcoming Michael Welsh from Working Dogs for Warriors to share this symphony of support and transformatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:24
Accountability
As April's fresh breezes usher in a season of renewal, Zach Batista and I, Brandon May, share an intimate exploration of personal accountability's profound influence on growth and transformation. Imagine the strength it takes to confront your o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:20
The social media experiment
Ever wondered how the vibrant, inked world of tattooing meshes with the curated galleries of Instagram? Strap in as we bring the heat, dissecting the intersection of social media and skin art. We're tearing down the fourth wall, engaging direct...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:12
Therapy is good weed
Ever grappled with the weight of financial worries or felt the pressure of turning your passion into a profitable business? We've got Brandon May on board this week, who gets real about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Our candid convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:00
Initial Reaction
Have you ever felt the hum of a tattoo machine and with it, the catharsis of a memory etched in ink? Today, Zach and I invite you to our Urban River studio for a raw and riveting look into tattoo therapy and its profound impact on the human spi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:17
Hello Zach Batista
I was once told that life is a series of transitions, and none know this better than Zach Batista, our guest this week, who swapped Army boots for textbooks on his quest for an engineering degree. His story is not just about change but about the r...
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Episode 2
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37:20
Now introducing... Brandon May
Ever pondered the secret sauce that gives a podcast its distinct flavor? Or considered the meticulous detail and creative fire that fuels the tattoo artist's needle? Strap in as we strip back the curtain on the podcasting and tattooing realms, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:25