I never questioned why Navarro was/is a judge. I thought they stated pretty clearly that he's there as a client.

Am I the only one who wasn’t bothered by Dave being a judge? I always saw him as the voice of the customer. Plus, he’s just a badass dude. Like why wouldn’t you want him to be apart of anything?

I’m really glad that they addressed why Dave is a judge. I know he gets a lot of hate for it, which he doesn’t deserve because Oliver is absolutely right: most of the tattoo community is the clients and not the artists, so it makes perfect sense to have a “client” as one of the judges.

Dave is one of the most straight up, humble rock stars out there.

When you realize that Dave is 4 years older then Oliver 😨🤯

dave is wildly attractive. in every way. it's difficult to even describe.

They're the cool uncles that everyone wants

Man, why is there no podcast or something like that, I would love to listen to both of them for hours

oliver's singing voice is a lot higher than i would've imagined

I have never wondered why he is a judge, he fits right in and he is amazing as a presenter of the show.

Great interview. Dave seems like a legit, intelligent well-spoken dude.

This is like a whole therapy session with Dave and Oliver

Oliver is an amazing listener. Dave is so humble. Loved this

As a clinical mental health therapist, it brings so much joy to have these guys talk about mental health and chip away at the huge amount of stigma that prevents people from seeking care!🖤

I've always liked Dave but I think I love Dave after this. Wow. I had no idea. He really seems humble considering his superstar status.

I really respect Dave not only as a talented musician, but also just for being such an outspoken advocate for things like mental health. I struggled for years with a lot of shit, and I hurt myself to cope. But now next week, I’m finally getting a cover up tattoo over my scars. I love the art of tattooing and the people within the community.

Navarro is a vampire... He doesn't age man😂😂😂 I LOVE HIM

So grateful mental illness and addiction are becoming less culturally stigmatized. Tattoos, for me, have been a great reminder that breathing through the pain can yield such beauty. Being vulnerable with another person is the most badass, courageous thing anyone can achieve.

The fact that some people only know Dave as "the ink master guy" -- 😭😭😭😟😟😟

The chemistry between Oliver and Dave is blatantly clear. I wonder and have wondered for quite some time where does Nuñez fit in? Guy seems quite reserved.

damn did not expect that sound to come out of oliver's mouth, sounds great.

Firstly I never expected that voice to come out of Oliver Peck. Secondly it’s amazing how he can hold that stick in his mouth while drinking and singing. Lastly- Dave is a serious triple threat. Lovely humble and kind human being. Talented musician. And stunningly beautiful on the outside too. Who’d of thought a rock legend would be so relatable with what he said. 👏🏻

I think it's really important to promote empathy and sympathy towards others within the tattoo community (which is known to be 'macho' and 'tough'). Deciding to get better, to recover, to share your troubles, to talk about your mental health... These are all positive actions. Suffering by yourself isn't 'cool' or 'being tough.' You don't have to be alone. You are not alone. Always feel free to ask for help. There are others who are going through the same thing, there are others who want to help. Take care!

I always forget how readable Dave's tattoos are, they look great.

Dave Navarro brings the tattooer's ego back to earth. Yes he is fully human with a complex storyline, not just a "finicky canvas"

"The biggest strength is to show your vulnerability". Wise words Dave, you are incredibly handsome, obviously. Your looks attracted me to Inked and to this video. But your humble heart, wise words and intelligent speaking kept me here. Can't believe I've never heard of him before the Ink Master show. As someone who has struggled with depression, this video was the most soothing, articulate and heart-felt therapy sessions I needed. It truly is a great strength to seek help and connect with your loved ones when you need it. Anyone struggling out there, please stay strong. You will make it. Thank you Dave, Peck and Inked for bringing attention to this. :')

And thank you for mentioning Chester. I'm glad you did so. ❤️❤️

FunFact: That stick Oliver has in his mouth is 30 years old.

Amen Dave. I've lived most of my life with depression(on and off) caused by disabilities/disorders, loved ones dying, and being on so much medication. My depression is one of my reasons I love getting tattooed, it helps me like acupuncture and it also helps me view myself in a better way! I agree that it does need more attention(especially with children). Yeah, depression is depression. I once almost hit rock bottom with my depression and that was the most darkest days of my life(I even had severe suicidal thoughts as a kid). One of my tattoos is actually based off my depression., it's my music speaks tattoo. It reminds me of how music saved me from my suicidal thoughts and reminds me that i'm strong.

Awesome interview and damn, Oliver can sing!

We need a podcast with these two like ASAP

It's so great to hear Dave saying things that are more than the rules and "no more tattooing!", He is awesome.

I CANT WITH DAVE😭😍 I LOVE HIM!!!! I love his guitar playing!! His great bod features💀 and also his warm heart

i've been having suicidal thoughts, this video may have saved my life. thanks Dave and Oliver for the song.

There's nothing wrong with asking for help if you need help

Thank you for addressing mental health and addiction. Dave you are a great advocate for the community. Your words give me comfort and strength

I'm a cautious guy, I'm waiting to be older and have a financial situation where I can support the artists that will eventually mark my skin. And I have to say the show is really great into breaking down the technical and artistic sides of tattooing that are really important for people like me that aren't involved with the tattoo community. Really appreciate this very necessary conversation about shining a light into depression and how to speak up and seek help. Appreciated.

I just love Dave, I didnt know why but from the beggining he always gives me the best vibes. And since I learned about his story I like him even more 💓

I previously felt weird crushing so hard on a 53 year old man (I’m 30), just because he’s absolutely gorgeous and has such a gentle voice.Now I hear he has genuine empathy and a real understanding of suicidal thoughts, depression and mental health issues etc., AND supports vulnerable people in his industry. Jeepers this man is close to perfection! Battling suicidal thoughts and depression so hard lately I now love the phrase. “Who gives a F**k, as long as your breathing” (I don’t swear often, but this phrase seriously needs it).

Dave Navarro still looking YOUNG AS EVER, every time I run into him on television, being in the spotlight HE ALWAYS LOOKS SOOOO GOOD ✌ GOD BLESS MAN! GOD'S CREATIONS ARE BEAUTIFUL ✝️🌳🌺

Oliver singing and the stick is still in his mouth. They sound amazing.

I have had a sweet tender spot in my soul for Dave for years. He is so well spoken and beautiful. I adore Oliver as well. I really like IM and see all of them just mesh

Does a tattoo client appreciate their ink, their experience and their “presence” with what they wear? If so, GREAT!! As it’s really not about whether anyone else likes what another person likes. That was the appeal of tattoos, piercing, clothing options, hair styles, makeup and such at one time. Now that tattoos are mainstream, we “need” someone to tell us if it’s good?? First tattooed in 1978; bodysuit by 1986; multiple trophies, et cetera ad nauseum… What actually matters is whether I like what I wear! That’s the case for us all. Dave makes very good points in this episode; being vulnerable and solid at the same time!! Thanks Dave!

Dude who knew Oliver Peck could sing just like Neil Young!!!!

U know depress heads like myself don’t commit suicide to kill themselves they just want a way for the emotional pain to stop when no other way is working for them. If we could make the pain stop without taking our lives then I think 99.9% would take that other option. It’s not that we want to die we just want all the hurt to stop.

Holy shit! I did not know Oliver had the voice of an angel.

I went out with Dave in 1995 just a couple of times. Jane's Addiction were just getting started but getting popular (Esp @ Club Scream in L.A.) He was the absolutely nicest guy I ever met. He's honestly the coolest, charming guy to Everyone he meets. He liked me because "I didn't like his band". I treasure those moments. I knew if I saw him more I'd get my heart broken so I never answered or returned his calls while on tour w/The Cult. Girls lined up to give him roses & just to say HI. I walked up to him & said "Why don't you just bend over so they can kiss your....." & he was appalled how rude that was. See - he's so nice!

I stand with you. I am an artist with mental health issues and I think we do need to destigmatise the issue. I am especially proud of men coming forward. You are breaking in the door for alot of men. You both are manly men so you are really opening up the discussion. ;

13:30 Dave's point is so true, that's the reason with having trouble telling someone what you're going through.

I've never even questioned his presence on the show lol I really do trust his judgement

He's a great guy I was a herion addict for many years I have 12 years clean. Plus I have mental health issues. So I'm glad all the proceeds from his book when to that charity! Wae need more people that use their platform to talk about mental health I almost took my own life because o was so depressed and the ptsd I had also was to much to bear. And add drugs to the mix and you have a very bad situation. Thankfully I had a friend with me at that time that called 911 I was on suicide watch. Hated it but it saved my life and now these days I'm on 3 different medications to address my mental health. It's not a cure but it helps. Get help if you feel depressed don't let it get out of hand. Thanks Dave for talking about this I have so much respect for him.

Brutal honesty. That's Dave. If we could all loose the shame like this guy has, the world would be so much better. Love thy neighbor.

Thank you Thank you for bringing awareness to the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. I am not only a fan of your music Dave, have about 13 tattoos, a huge fan of the show, I am also a combat Veteran. I went through some really hard times when I got hurt and my military career ended. It was hard burying friends and soldiers who died when deployed, however, I have lost more friends since returning home. 22 Veterans commit suicide a day, that's one every 65 minutes. Many of us are dealing with PTSD, depression and substance abuse (through self medicating). You both have a platform that is loved by many Veterans, I am happy that you put yourselves out there and made this video.

Bless you Dave! Thank you for being a role model & speaking out about mental health issues. I have also been down the rabbit hole & understand how isolating it can be. Your statements really resonate with me! You are not only a super talented artist but an incredibly wise & caring soul. You are an inspiration! Thank-you brave Dave.

you need to do an international ink master, this was a great interview thank you both, peck has a great voice that was amazing.

Over all, this was an amazing opportunity to see them just being Dave and Oliver. Showing they are real people that have emotions and feelings just like me. This made them real to me in a way I wasn't expecting. Thank you to them and all involved in doing this!♥︎

I’m blown away to hear oli sing like that! Gave me fuckin cold chills man!

Anyone else focused only in the movement of the toothpick in oliver's mouth? The back and forth dance with his mustache is impressive. 😂 Also, Dave wrote "Three days." That alone makes him qualified to judge whatever the f*ck he wants. Not to mention, "Ted, just admit it." LEGEND!!!

I like that you both have been in recovery for many years. I am 30 yrs clean and sober. I also gave struggled with depression and suicide for so any years that I lost count. I appreciate how open you all are about it. Many people don't understand or believe about mental illness. So thank you for sharing. Roanna

I love these two, the messages they give and the stories they tell. And they ended it with one of my favorite songs. I've been in such a bad headspace lately and this was what I needed to hear today.

Thank you for this insightful video. And thank you for slightly touching on the universality of mental illness, anyone anywhere can be affected. One of my favorite music artists chose to leave in December last year and it's still something that pains me but I'm using it as fuel to try and better myself. Also thankful for the tattoo artists of the world who can help us decorate our bodies with pieces of our stories, turning some pain into art. Hope everyone looking for some peace will find it in a healthy way. Good luck everyone 💖

Dave is such a wise man. . These words are so deep. . Thanx for that 🖤

Absolutely amazing! Stoked to hear about solution, Dave and Oliver. Been struggling for years w my own addiction. I asked for help and have support today. Fentanyl and heroin took my soul and I realized I was at at my lowest bottom ever BUT there is a way out. I chose to place myself around sober people that work a program and am simply doing what they did aka following directions (for once instead of continuously letting the insanity in my head run riot) love you both for addressing this publicly 🤘🏼

Man... I can't even explain what this video just did to me. My story is a long LONG one for what feels like the very quick 31 years I've been in this place. but I'll sum up what I can in as little words as I can. My Dad used to take me to my uncles house where there would be week to month long parties with intermissions where the local "scratcher" would bust out his equipment and sling some ink. I remember at 15 years old begging my dad (who was covered in tattoos) if I could get a tattoo from this guy, but my dad wasn't having it. So instead Steve (the scratcher) taught my cousin and I how to make our own stencils using a bic pen, tracing paper and pit stick lol. Well, ever since that day I have longed to be a tattoo artist. My dad hung himself in 2009, I had just turned 20. A year before that, one of my Best friends at the time, his Dad over-dosed. So we were two very angry very lost kids... he moved away to live with his other family, I stayed where I was and went off the deep end. Drugs, booze, bad decisions... taking life for granted. In 2017 I pretty much hit rock bottom, tried to kill myself twice at 29 years old. Someone from my grandfathers reservation (I am 1/4 mohawk first nation), reached out to me and invited me to take part in Sun dance ceremony. Fasting and piercing our bodies as a sacrifice for our prayers. I pierced my back and walked with the buffalo (dragged buffalo skulls by my back). Since that Ceremony, I have been 100% sober. It's been 2 and a half years with 0 substances. Depression is still just as real as it has ever been, but... I face it instead of drowning or numbing it out. I'm 31 now and needless to say I don't remember my 20's and half of my teenage years... at all. All I have from my 20's is some long term injuries, heartache, hard life lessons, a sketchbook with some drawings in it, a few tattoos I did on myself, and an all black Epiphone acoustic Guitar that I have sitting beside me right now, and love playing on a daily basis when I take a break from drawing. I Still have not been blessed with the opportunity to prove that I am capable and determined to complete an apprenticeship, but I pray someday it happens. I just keep drawing, building my abilities, honing my skills with a pencil and paper, and am very hopeful for the future. I have to tell you man... after watching this video, choking up periodically throughout, then at the end when Dave pulled out that Black Epiphone, and they sang the needle and the damage done... for real, no joke, I cried like a bitch... (Neil young was one of my Dads favorites and a staple artist on every single music player I've ever owned). Then I came on here and wrote this short novel lol. You guys are awesome man... can only dream to one day have the opportunity to meet you or even better, tattoo for you. Peace.

Loved this interview. Mental health and depression are very real issues that should be addressed more and I’m happy to see these guys tackle it head on. I struggled with both for a long time and I’m finally having better days but the road wasn’t easy. Had to cut my family out of my life and start all over. I hope that anybody who is going through it finds the help and (self)love they need.

I love InkMaster. I love the 3 judges. Great show. Ty Dave for your compassion. So impressed you donated it all. We need more people like you Dave. I'm glad I came across this video. Great job and thank you!

Many points raised here get glossed over. Good stuff. 1. "Depression is depression" 2. A flexible, self-determined schedule can help people manage life with mental illness. 3. Social media, sadly misrepresents life, in general. Nice folks!

This is a fantastic talk between these 2. So much of what Dave says about depression hits home, and it’s great that more influential people are speaking out about their struggles to help bring awareness.

You also give a big platform to show proper techniques and how even if you as a canvas go in with something in mind it doesn't mean it will work or last. You have to really trust your tattoo artist to bring your idea to life. At least that's a big thing I took from watching Ink Master.

Dave is all around a good dude. Anyone would be so lucky to have a friend like him.

Even though they're famous they're so humble and willing to use their platform to help people. That's beautiful to me and I'm glad these guys are doing what they're doing.

Awesome interview. Everything that's sayed was completely right. The addictions, the help, the depression, the feeling about it, the tattoo industry, the show inked master. Couldn't agree more with all those things 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

My dad is both a pastor and a director of a psych ward so it was commonplace to have schizophrenics and bipolar folks around from a young age. Now as a paramedic I love those people. For some reason, if you have a mental health issue you're some kind of monster. Sad deal.

When someone’s story helps you so much that it changes your mindset and future mental well being - that’s what Dave has done for me 👍🏾

I'm so thankful that you guys did this vid. It's nice to know that influential individuals are working with others to bring mental wellness to the forefront. Somehow in 2020, and at the time of this vid 2018, mental health problems still seem to hold such a stigma and it's important that we all put a stop to that.

I love you Dave and Oliver! I sent my daughter this video because well she loves tats, music and skydiving like me. She has issues with depression and drugs. I told her listen to Oliver and Dave. I told her to send the message out to her friends who are having problems or know people who are. Thank You so much Dave and Oliver for doing that!

Go Oliver! What a kicka** voice! Love and admire you both!

Dave, from your eyes, I could tell that you deal with depression. You are loved and cared about. It can always be worse. Hold on to the tiniest of good things. It does get better.

This honestly is the most amazing conversation ever. So real, so true, so hard, so sad, so uplifting, so helpful, so informational, so much of everything that everyone should listen to and really take to heart. This definitely hits home for me on many levels and means a lot. You just always have to look forward and never let your past or current situation control you. Nothing is impossible and with the right support and the right WANT to better your life it really makes everything worth while and will always help you out. As they mentioned, there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help or needing to talk to someone. With myself being someone who struggles with pretty much everything I can honestly say that the best thing I've ever done for myself was to open up and ask for help. Dont ever feel ashamed or embarrassed with what you have going on cause I guarantee ya that everyone else has something going on that they can use the same help. Life is amazing, you're amazing, stay amazing.

Best conversation I've seen so far on substance abuse and mental sickness. Very honest and thoughtful

I have great respect for Dave & Oliver Excellent interview, thanks guys 💜

Impressed by Oliver's vocal skills!! You guys gotta put Núñez on drum or bass and we've got the ink master band... Keep rocking guys... Love you

I absolutely LOVE both of these men, they seem like such great people to sit around and talk to.

Loved this conversation about suicide and mental health. As a professional in that area, i thank you for doing this. Raising awareness is the most important to prevent the worst.💖

Dude. 🖤⚡️I loved you guys before. The authenticity, transparency, awareness points- touched me deeply. Yes crucial that you are sharing this stuff. The journey is steep, the price is high, we need one another and the destigmatization - level the playing field, bring light into the dark. It’s this kind of sh!t that moves me deeper into the work I do- and gives me courage to be vulnerable and tell more of my own story. Lastly- that 🎵 at the end. What a friggen treat 🖤🖤🖤🖤Bless your souls. Jai Ma.

love this interview

Fantastic video! I'm really impressed at how real, honest & open these guys are about mental health. As a health professional myself it's platforms like this that reach those who need help (themselves or others) and I for one applaude it. Well done guys. You both rock!!!

Much respect to speak about addiction and depression without worrying about what others think about you. We all have our issues, some of us more then others but listening to people who have had the same struggles and come out on top gives me hope. Thank you for this! Much appreciated.

honestly Oliver had a great voice... i watch Hooper Vs Pecker video he sings "Heartache Tonight" while he got tattooed in his palm...

WOW!!! Oliver sings very well. Beautiful version of the song of Neil Young! 👏👏👏

GREAT interview, start to finish! I loved Dave & The Pecker doing some Neil Young at the end! That was a very cool treat I was not expecting!

As a musician with a lot of friends that are (extremely talented) tattoo artists, the two worlds really go hand in hand. I love that you guys did this. I've always loved Dave's work from the time I was a kid in the 90's(10 year old me 1st heard him when Jagged Little Pill dropped and I read the liner notes) and I've always loved traditional tattoos so I learned who Oliver was a long time ago just reading my older sister's tattoo magazines. To have such a frank discussion about mental health.... all I can say is thank you ❤ our local scene in Seattle has seen so much loss in recent years and it needs to be addressed. MusiCares is a godsend.

Dave Navarro is unbearably hot. Like it’s not even right.

Thank you for making this video.

I always liked the trio of David, Oliver & Chris - makes me sad that we probably won’t see them together ever again

In every field you have critiques/ judges who have an incredible amount of knowledge in that field. He is a brilliant judge.

Keep doing artist opinions and questions! It's so interesting to hear their stories. :)

Please more podcasts with Dave and Oliver. Loved it.

Best showing ever watched.period. thank you for spotlighting an important topic

Solid information from a couple solid dudes. Stickin around to the end was just a bonus, Oliver killed it!