In the Season 1 finale of Comedy Ink, I sit down with comedian Galina Rivina for a layered, funny, and metal conversation as we tattoo a deeply meaningful piece.

We talk about our shared experience as Ukrainian Jews, touch briefly on our Soviet roots, and then spiral (lovingly) into Galina’s near-religious devotion to Sleep Token and the song “Bring Me to Eden.” From tattoo symbolism to her move to Austin, her evolving relationship with stand-up comedy, and what it means to start over in a new city creatively, this episode feels like a full-circle moment.

Also, I test out my Meta Ray-Ban glasses, because of course I do.

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Host: @gregbermanisfunny

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💬 Topics: identity, music obsession, tattoo meaning, comedy, relocation, beginnings & endings Season 1 ends here — Season 2 gets even weirder.

In this episode of Comedy Ink, I sit down with comedian Jared Kassebaum as we tattoo Aang’s glider from Avatar: The Last Airbender on his bicep, a symbol of freedom, movement, and curiosity that fits Jared a little too perfectly.

We get deep into anime, the symbolic meaning of the glider, and Jared’s personal journey through religion, spirituality, and identity. That path sparked a lifelong hunger for understanding culture, history, and people, something he now channels directly into his stand-up comedy. It’s nerdy, thoughtful, funny, and philosophical in that sneaky way comedy sometimes is.

🎙 Guest: Jared Kassebaum

💉 Tattoo: Aang’s glider (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

💬 Topics: anime, spirituality, religion, cultural curiosity, stand-up comedy

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Host: @gregbermanisfunny

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In Episode 5 of Comedy Ink, I tattoo comedian Roxxy Haze as she finally immortalizes her lifelong crush on Disney’s Robin Hood — yes, the fox, yes, that says a lot, and yes, we unpack it.

We talk about Roxxy’s love of anime, being unapologetic nerds, why Robin Hood still rules, and what it’s like sharing the same manager (who we both love dearly). Along the way, we zoom out on comedy, creativity, and why leaning into what you love is always cooler than pretending you’re not a dork.

🎙 Guest: Roxxy Haze

💉 Tattoo: Disney’s Robin Hood fox

💬 Topics: anime, nerd culture, comedy life, shared management, creative joy

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Host: @gregbermanisfunny

Guest: @roxxyhaze