{"podcast":{"title":"TATTOO TALES","slug":"tattoo-tales-784940","podcast_index_feed_id":784940,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/tattootales/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.stefbastian.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5210255/80181C31-532D-42CA-97F0-B718F8475E68.jpeg","author":"Stef Bastiàn","episode_count":89,"summary":"Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach. Join me to improve your artistic, personal and professional journey through the stories and insights of inspiring guests, within and outside the tattoo world. Learn more about my different projects and classes at https://www.stefbastian.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T10:18:18.206424+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tattoo-tales-784940"},"episode":{"title":"72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits","slug":"72-paul-simo-kelu-go-to-the-roots-not-to-the-fruits","published_at":"2025-08-23T11:01:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tattoo-tales-784940/72-paul-simo-kelu-go-to-the-roots-not-to-the-fruits","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tattoo-tales-784940","url":"https://tattootales.podbean.com/e/72-paul-simo-kelu-go-to-the-roots-not-to-the-fruits/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8rgpfrstuc9kx9h3/Kelu_-_FULL_EPISODE97sz1.mp3","summary":"Today’s guest, Kelu, takes us on an inspiring journey that begins in Romania, where he first picked up a tattoo machine, and winds through the vibrant Paris scene of the '90s. He shares tough lessons from old-school apprenticeships and offers insights on the evolution of tattoo styles. Kelu also explains the importance of honoring the art's origins over chasing fleeting trends. After 30 years, he's trading his tattoo machine for a paintbrush, a transition he sees as a new chapter of creative freedom and authenticity.Kelu's words are a testament to artistic resilience, revealing how true fulfillment comes from a willingness to evolve and find a new creative purpose. Follow Kelu on Instagram Kelu’s paintings stefbastian.com @stef_bastian","meta_description":"Today’s guest, Kelu, takes us on an inspiring journey that begins in Romania, where he first picked up a tattoo machine, and winds through the vibrant Par…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3800,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tattoo-tales-784940/episodes/72-paul-simo-kelu-go-to-the-roots-not-to-the-fruits/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tattoo-tales-784940/72-paul-simo-kelu-go-to-the-roots-not-to-the-fruits.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}