Zack Spurlock Ruined His Life For Tattooing - BOOKS CLOSED Podcast: Ep 053

Andrew heads to Savannah, Georgia to sit down with tattooer Zack Spurlock to discuss how he ruined his life for tattooing, which bands your favorite tattoos sound like, and why he strives for individuality in his work. Andrew also shares the story about his close encounter with his dream guest, Fred Durst.
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Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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[@lgober104]

Zach is my Tattoo Artist and he is truly one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. I have a massive respect for him and his work. We have wonderful conversations throughout and his experience tattooing translates into an extremely professional interaction between artist and client. Seriously, I cannot recommend him enough as an artist, and an even better person.

[@kennyb216]

Florida can be hit or miss, but it is absolutely wild how many high level artists there are down here. One of the better states for tattoo economy I think.

[@andrewstortz]

That is good to point out, since we were having a little too much fun at the expense of the entire state. Thanks for watching!

[@josephlopez141]

Easily, in the top five best episodes list.

[@andrewstortz]

🙌🙌

[@classic.deluxe]

Thanks for sharing keep ‘em coming!

[@andrewpequita6569]

Zach is creating some of my favorite and most powerful Japanese work in America. An absolute favorite of mine. Perfect and tough looking tattoos.

[@kegoguinness]

I'm really glad I stumbled on your channel. It was the Filip Leu interview, no less! Your conversational style puts guests at ease and the results speak for themselves. Thanks for allowing the guests space to ruminate. Famous Late Shows hosts could learn a lot from you...

[@andrewstortz]

Wow, thank you! Glad you are enjoying the channel, and I appreciate the kind words 🙌

[@kirkfagantattoo]

Yea dude! Glad you are back and at it!!

[@tobyjenkins7269]

Awesome listen as always, best in the biz! Love from NZ

[@philthymofo]

Been a huge fan of Zack's work for many years, even more so now and.... skull above knee

[@TheDave4584]

Another good episode. It’s really cool seeing as the years go by. You’re becoming even more relaxed in how you feel about the history and things that would upset you about it in the past.

[@andrewstortz]

It’s a much easier way to live. Thanks for watching!

[@brandtnorcross4985]

I ruined my life to watch this podcast. So grateful for all the pain and misery that has led me here. 🙏🏻

[@andrewstortz]

Oh. Good to hear, thanks.

[@Gnarlyscab]

Please more episodes dog ❤❤

[@roytumbelaka]

I really love your channel Andrew..the Filip Leu episodes are sooo good I love when a tattooer (not tattoo artist) comes to the show. Why do you delete the Toothtaker episode?😢😢 The realest illest dopest tattooer (next to Tim Hendriks ofcourse)

[@hunterrandolph8431]

That. “I was so pissed” was from the heart

[@MiguelAChavez23]

Yesss!! Love zack’s work!! Stoked to listen to this.

[@andrewstortz]

Enjoy!

[@jasonowens4914]

Zack is a gem 💎 Also,South Florida tattooer here.. I found no issue in the statements made 😅

[@tuftedgarbl0r120]

As a Savannah native who also went to Florida to get my first tattoo, I get it Zack 🤣

[@BreonnaEatmon-fd6wy]

Awesome 😎

[@Epmd419]

Great episode. Zack rules.

[@dsantana9271]

My first tattoo on myself was a skull below my left knee. I also assumed i did an amazing design. It’s a blown out mess now 😅

[@andrewstortz]

At least we’re not alone

[@stevencandelario6165]

Super cool interview I’d have to disagree on Ed Hardy being black Sabbath, he’s definitely Steely Dan!

[@andrewstortz]

That’s an argument that can certainly be made! 🙌

[@Christophernice724]

Such a cool episode cant wait until freddy d makes it on

[@andrewstortz]

Neither can I

[@shanesterxxx]

Ole horiskorpo laying down the knowledge

[@DisRuptMedia]

I have a head tattoo from him!

[@andrewstortz]

That’s one of the better headaches you can get

[@rydogtv1666]

Y'all leave FL. alone 😂😂😂

[@andrewstortz]

I didn’t mean it 🫣

[@joshm9163]

Dude said that first bit like he’s doing something revolutionary lol. At this point there’s more white guys in the middle of nowhere USA doing Japanese than there are Japanese doing it in Japan

[@elscrote9179]

hes so far away from his mic i can't hear shit he's saying

[@andrewstortz]

Turn up the volume! 🎧😎

[@Blakefulable]

Position the camera SLIGHTLY more either side next time, can't see your eyes a lot of the time so it makes it look awkward like you're not making eye contact at all with the person you're talking to, cos your pupils are blocked by your glasses frame. Just a tip... and also only people actively watching it might feel awkward, not people listening ofc.

[@MusicJunkies88]

It looks like he looking down the whole video