In this episode of Dial Tone Podcast, we hit episode 25 and somehow turn a simple pre-trip catch-up into conversations about airport runs, stressful haircut timing, packing for Dallas, travel toiletries, tattoo convention prep, and why getting tattooed sounds fun until you’re actually in the chair.

We also get into the wild side of tattoo placements, Anthony’s upcoming tattoo ideas, protein coffee, the rise of “protein” everything, and a full breakdown of the movie Chef. From food trucks and fatherhood to creative burnout, criticism, social media, and finding your way back to what you love, this one turns into a surprisingly solid movie review with the usual Dial Tone chaos mixed in.

There’s also talk about Spotify, YouTube Premium, old music streaming days, 50 Cent, LimeWire, podcast apps, and why so ...