Steve O appears on the show again to bullshit with Nick like they've done several times in the past. Only this time, Steve is reporting from the center of where all this craziness is going down these days: New York City.

There's a lot of discussion of what life is like right now while so many of us are out of work, but there's also a lot of reminiscing of better times and getting tattooed and just life.

There's not a Shop Talk on this one because of social distancing and changes in schedules, but Andrew and Porter will hopefully return next episode to make it happen for everyone.

Blake Cramer, also known as Troutmouth returns once again to the NLJBS Quarantine Studios to play a few tunes while Nick shares stories and keeps things movin' along. This time he brought with him his buddy and fellow musician Sean Newman to harmonize & socialize. This here is a long one, y'all. You'll have no problem makin' this one last throughout a portion of your shelterin' in place home existence. Towards the end their pal Lizzie shows up and joins in on a few of the tunes as well. It's a long, strange but entertainin' ride so strap in and take it easy and enjoy. Stay safe.

Shop Talk brings this whole thing to a head and reminds y'all of the good times getting good tattoos from great artists. Porter and Andrew are right there with Nick showing you where to look. Now get in there and take it all in.

Multiple-time guest of the podcast, Mr. Shane Enholm, called Nick up and had a wild conversation. Strap in and give this one a listen during your quarantine. It's a good time.

Shop Talk wraps the episode up with Andrew and Porter joining Nick to talk about some excellent examples of tattooing and why they are great. Enjoy.

Back when Old Heavy Hands were last on, they told Nick about a band in Alley Cat's neck o' the woods known locally as Dogwood Tales. Well a few of the boys stopped by the No Lies Just Bullshit studios and knocked back a few with Nick and talked a long time about music and food and all kinds of stuff. Not only that, they even played three or four tunes for us. It's a good, long one for these isolating times.

Shop Talk wraps it up with Porter and Andrew joinin' in to talk about some great tattoos and the great people who are making them. Hell yeah.

Nick hits the road down to Absolute Art in Richmond where he finally meets up with Mike Schweigert to sit down and record an episode. Mike was visiting down from Electric Tattoo in Asbury Park, New Jersey - whose history comes up in the episode. It's a long one, but interesting throughout as they talk tons of tattoo history, discuss the various shops Schweigert has worked and touch on topics dating far back into tattoo history as well as things that are happening right now in the industry.

NLJBS veteran and friend of the show Brian Bruno adds tons of relevant insight and also hanging out is the new guy from Absolute, Ian O'Nuallain who showed up recently on episode 166.

Andrew and Porter jump in after the talk for a brand new session telling you all about some amazing tattoos on the 'Gram you can check out and see if you agree with their recent opinions. Hell yeah.

Rodrigo Melo came down from his shop, Woodstock Tattoo in Woodstock, NY to visit a bunch of shops and take a little tour. After checking out Alley Cat, he and Nick have a killer and energetic conversation. Andrew is hanging out as well and they all have a blast listening to Rodrigo's stories over the years and sharing tales of tattoos and friends. It's a great one that will probably have a follow up one day.

Shop Talk follows and Porter jumps in with the boys to discuss the big tats. Hell yeah.

Wayne "The Train" Hancock came through Harrisonburg to hang out at the NJLBS studios with Nick and to play a show at the Golden Pony downtown. Nick's been trying to get this one in for a while. It's shorter than usual, but packs a punch. Wayne and his band play a couple tunes and tell a few stories. It's damn good, y'all.

Shop Talk closes things with some killer work by artists that inspire artists. Like Mr. Chris Porter and Andrew Conner. They break down the good stuff with Nick. Sometimes they get so excited we've gotta fill in details to keep y'all up to date. Check it out.

Up from 510 Expert Tattoo in Charlotte, NC - Thomas Michael returns to the NLJBS Studios for a deep and introspective discussion with Nick. Andrew joins in and everyone offers their take on some very interesting issues and feelings about art, life, religion and interpretation of all three. It's an intriguing discussion that you'll be glad you didn't miss. And then Shop Talk. Starring "Big Tats" Chris Porter and Nick and Andrew and a gang of amazing art. Yes.

Timothy Hoyer is back on No Lies Just Bullshit and this man needs no introduction. Stopping through on one of his visits to Alley Cat Tattoo that he partakes in several times a year, Timothy sits down and has a wonderful talk with Andrew Conner about art and inspiration that you will not want to miss if you are at all a fan of either of these incomparable artists.

Nick mediates for the rest of us and gets in there with some insight and instigation that goes far enough into cracking the shell on these two modest makers that we get a glimpse of the genius we've all come to know and love from these fellas.

Stick around for the triumphant reunion of the Shop Talk Three! Porter and Andrew and Nick tell you about the tattoos that you need to see. Hell yeah.

Greg DeHoot has been involved in punk rock and tattooing for many years so you know he fit right in with Nick's blend of storytellin' and bullshit. Frustrated with trying to enjoy his love of traveling to tattoo with other amazing artists at conventions and other places while having access to proper gear, Greg ended up solving the lighting problem tattooers have in these situations by creating the LTD Light.

He discusses this innovation and what led up to it during this episode with Nick. Stick around for another killer Shop Talk with Mr. Chris Porter as they discuss tats one more time without Andrew, but promise a reunion on the horizon!

It's that time of year again when Nick heads north to not attend the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention but instead hangs out at the hotel across the way and listens to and tells some great stories with some great tattoo artists who happen to be in town. This time is no different as Nick chills with JoJo Ackerman from 10,000 Waves Tattoo in Sherman Oaks, California. JoJo talks about his long history in the business and together they share some great stories.

You're gonna love all the bullshit and also the return of Shop Talk! Andrew is still out there traveling and creating, but Nick and Porter tell you about some great tattoos. Enjoy!

Nick & Richie road tripped up to Philly during the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention recently and once again, didn't go inside but recorded some amazing episodes for all you bullshitters.

Rich Fie discusses Caddies, films and tattooing with Nick while a whole cast of characters who are role-called eventually in the episode, listen, laugh and every now and then chime in. So it's a fun ride we got going on here.

One more week without a Shop Talk as Andrew and Porter stay busy tatttooing everything and everyone.

Deep in the Shenandoah Valley, down in Rock-Town, back in the back o' the recesses of the No Lies Just Bullshit studios and whiskey reserves, two legends of the microphone of the world-renowned Harrisonburg based podcast of the ages comes the latest episode featuring the brilliance and irresistable charm of your weekly host with the most Nick Swartz and his undeniably talented and strange guest, Mister Chris Porter. You'll marvel at their passion for tattooing and telling you which movies you have to watch while belittling your own personal preferences to which you will not only delight but beg for more. It's where you wanna be and what'chu wanna be hearin'.

There ain't no Shop Talk on this one, but don't worry tattoo fans, Mr. Andrew Conner will return soon to join these two masterminds and talk some shop for y'all in the near future. P.S. - prepare yourself for the appearance of the Sky in this unique and truly wonderful intro to Episode 175. Boom.

Close friend of the shop and the podcast, Andy Sherman, is back for another episode. He takes a break from slingin' those oil paints to sit down and have a chat with Nick about all kinds of stuff. Porter joins the boys toward the end and everyone has a good ol' time.

Stick around as Andy & Porter join Nick for another edition of Shop Talk where some amazing tattoos are discussed. Andrew Conner will return soon. For now, enjoy!

To get the New Year started off, we've got somethin' a little different for y'all. This is an entire episode dedicated to being a fly on the wall out at Nick's house for a New Year's Jam and hangout. You'll recognized some of the names and voices on this one. There really aren't any stories or long-winded discussions here, just some great tunes and good times.

Shop Talk makes a return this week, however! Mr. Andrew Conner is still busy livin' life, so as a guest, Mr. Andrew Sherman show up to hang out and talk tats with Nick and Porter.

Uncle Dave is back to give us some more insight into life and some of the things you should be considering, enjoying and experiencing. There's some great stories reaching back into the history of Alley Cat and Nick & Dave's friendship.

This should be the last week without a Shop Talk, so we'll try and get Andrew and Porter back onto the show as quickly as possible!

Nick's old friend Dave Kruseman drove down from Maryland to hang out for the afternoon at Alley Cat Tattoo. Dave brought his shop manager Carey to sit down with Nick and Andrew for a couple hours to just catch up and shoot the shit. Lots of fun stories!. Still no Shop Talk this week due to hectic schedules but Nick, Andrew and Porter should be back after the first of the year. Merry Christmas!

Southern blues rockers and friends of the podcast Brother Hawk stopped by Harrisonburg during their recent tour and sat down once again with Nick and talked a LOT of shit and had another great time. You will too.

Holiday schedules & shit have made things crazy around Alley Cat and so there's not a Shop Talk at the end of this one, however: there's a version of a Shop Talk in the form of Nick & the Bro-Hawks talkin' about a couple classic songs that you won't wanna miss. Porter & Andrew will return soon. Enjoy!

While attending the Inksmith & Rogers anniversary party down in fascinating Florida, Nick chills out with the amazing Scotty Knuckles and his ol' lady for a while. Sara hangs out too and everybody has a great time and there's a ton of stories and history laid down. It's a great episode you won't wanna miss.

Porter & Andrew jump on for some excellent tat discussion with another edition of Shop Talk to wrap it up. Here we go!

For this week's episode, Nick and Sara hit the road heading south to the Inksmith and Rogers 35th anniversary party. There was plenty going on, but Nick found the chance to spend some time with the man himself, Eric Inksmith. With contributions from Shane Enholm, Angelo Miller, Mac Bibby and Deb Yarian, we know you're gonna dig this one.

Stick around for Shop Talk with the three amigos: Nick, Andrew and Porter.

While workin' for a while at Alley Cat Tattoo in Harrisonburg, John Glessner form Key City Tattoo up in MD hangs out with Nick & Porter and tells a few stories, but mainly listens to some good ones from Porter and a whole lotta bullshit from Nick. Richie & Jake stop by for a while and it's just a great time that you're going to have to hear for yourself.

Shop Talk wraps things up with Andrew, too. So listen to the crew discuss some killer tattoos and the artists who are doing them.

Iain O Nuallain is the new artist for Absolute Art Tattoo in Richmond. All friends of the show, if you've been listening for any time at all to NLJBS, you know how much Absolute Art means to Nick and to VA and tattooing in general. When Dave hit the road and Iain stepped in, you knew Nick would eventually sit down with him, and here it is! This is a crazy episode filled with some wild stories from a super interesting dude. Check it out.

Shop Talk is back! Porter and Andrew return to discuss some of the best recent tattoos with Nick. Enjoy.

While in town to check out the Shane Inholm show a while back, Nate Harmon and his buddy stop by to hang out with Nick and tell some stories about tattooin' and music and a crazy life in and out of shops. It's a wild one and a great time so be sure and check it out.

There is no Shop Talk this week. Nick & Sara took off to Florida and the crew has been holdin' it down and keepin' things busy. Andrew and Porter will return next week to talk about some more sweet tats!

Nick and Trevor hit the road a while back down to North Carolina to the event held by the Tattoo Historical Society and while they were there, Nick got the chance to sit down with Andreas Coenen who came all the way from The Sinner & The Saint tattoo studio in Aachen, Germany to attend the event. There's a lot of interesting comparison to shops over in Deutschland and how things are done, as well as some great discussion about the books that Andreas has been publishing over the years. It's an all-around interesting discussion with a great tattoo artist from overseas that you don't often get a chance to hear about over here.

Andrew had to sit out of this week's Shop Talk, but the mighty John Glesner joins in the discussion with Nick and Porter and lots of good fun is had as they tell you about some killer tattoos.

Morgan Wade is from Floyd, VA which is just south of Roanoke, which is just south of Harrisonburg, so you know - the beautiful mountains of Virginia. She's got a lot of stories with her and a guitar, so you'll get plenty of great bullshit between her and Nick and even a few tunes for you to enjoy this raspy country treasure. Don't sleep on this one, y'all!

Shop Talk swoops in and throws some excellent tattoos in your face while you share some fun examination of the art with your homeboys Porter, Andrew and Nick. Hell yeah! NLJBS