Unemployable
A series of short, comedic skits satirizing the daily life, stereotypes, and culture inside a Florida tattoo shop.
While the "Unemployable" brand also includes a long-form interview podcast, the YouTube channel primarily features short-form, scripted comedy skits. These videos, often under two minutes, satirize the culture of tattooing, from frustrating client interactions and shop pranks to the clichés of different art styles. The skits feature a recurring cast of characters, including Jon Nelson himself, in the setting of his real-life tattoo shop, Borrowed Time Tattoo.
“Unlike traditional tattoo podcasts that focus on long-form interviews, Unemployable's primary YouTube content consists of short, shareable, character-driven comedy skits. This format, which originated on TikTok, sets it apart by using narrative humor to comment on the industry rather than discussion.”
Who hosts this show
Jon Nelson is an award-winning tattoo artist and owner of Borrowed Time Tattoo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Originally from New Jersey, he began his career with an apprenticeship after high school before moving to Florida and eventually opening his own shop. The "Unemployable" brand began as a series of viral, dry-humored skits on social media and has since expanded into a long-form interview podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Owner, Borrowed Time Tattoo
- Owner, Model Citizen Tattoo
- Award Winner, "Best Overall Small Black & Gray" (Tattoo Awards)
- Award Winner, "Tattoo of the Day" (Tattoo Awards)
- Featured in Ink Mag's "50 Castle Tattoos Fit For Royalty"
Other ventures
- Borrowed Time Tattoo (Owner)
- Model Citizen Tattoo (Owner)
- The Unemployable Podcast (Host)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Traditional Tattoos
A popular skit that perfectly captures the channel's humor, where a senior artist teaches an apprentice to draw a 'traditional' rose by 'dumbing it down' until it's a terrible drawing.
- 02Award Winning Artist
This skit satirizes the artist's ego and the gap between the fantasy of fame and the reality of dealing with difficult clients.
- 03Bad Habits
An example of the darker, more absurd humor of the channel, where a simple prank involving a stencil escalates to a workstation being set on fire.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a scripted comedy series, not an interview show; the evidence objects and recent videos are all short-form skits. Episodes feature a recurring cast of characters, including host Jon Nelson, acting out satirical scenarios in a tattoo shop. The channel also hosts a separate, long-form interview podcast under the same "Unemployable" name.
Signature segments
- · Recurring character skits
- · Punchline: "It's Traditional!"
- · Satirizing client requests
- · Pranks between artists
- · Fantasizing about being an "award-winning artist"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The short-form videos do not have guests; they feature a recurring cast of characters/actors.
- Alex (character)on Award Winning Artist
- Cam (character)on Traditional Tattoos
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the evidence, sponsors appear to be creator-focused tools (CapCut) and tattoo industry brands (Allegory Ink, Bishop Tattoo Supply). This suggests a focus on products relevant to their audience of artists and content creators.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who is the host of Unemployable?
- The host and main figure is Jon Nelson, an award-winning tattoo artist and owner of Borrowed Time Tattoo and Model Citizen Tattoo in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Is this a podcast or a comedy show?
- It's both. The Unemployable YouTube channel is primarily known for short comedy skits, but it also hosts a long-form interview podcast with the same name, featuring guests from the tattoo world and beyond.
- Where is the show filmed?
- The skits are filmed at Jon Nelson's shop, Borrowed Time Tattoo, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Is the show still active?
- Yes, the YouTube channel posts new short-form videos multiple times a week.
- Who are the other people in the videos?
- The videos feature a recurring cast of characters, including other artists and apprentices from the shop, such as Cam Fonte and Danny Lopez, who are also involved in the long-form podcast.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Official Bio at Borrowed Time Tattooborrowedtimetattoo.com
- [02]Unemployable YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]Unemployable Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]Jon Nelson: Creation of the Unemployable Podcastyoutube.com
- [05]Borrowed Time Tattoo Celebrates 5 Yearsprnewswire.com
- [06]Booking Page for Jon Nelsonjonnelsontattoos.com
- [07]Interview with Jon Nelson on Hell Has an Exityoutube.com
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