Ever wondered what it's like getting tattoos in Bali from a total stranger's perspective? Meet Aaron, a scaffolder from Plymouth who's turned his three-week Bali escape into an epic ink mission – think full-leg Egyptian designs, astronaut vibes, and heartfelt memorials. This short, hilarious street chat is packed with unfiltered energy that'll have you booking your own adventure (or not) – listen in for the full story.

Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience & daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill wander the streets of Australia (and sometimes a little further), microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.

It's conversations... with everyday people.

 

 

Episode Summary

Jon hits the rainy streets of Canggu, Bali, and strikes gold with Aaron – a laid-back scaffolder from Plymouth, England, who's out here for three weeks of sun, floods, and serious tattoo action. Celebrating his mate's birthday, Aaron's got big plans: he's booked in at a local shop for the "whole package," including a massive Egyptian piece on his leg front, an astronaut on the back, a memorial arm sleeve for a friend who passed last year, and even some rib work. It's all happening on the 18th – the day before he flies home, which means he'll be bandaged up like a mummy for the long flight back. 

Aaron's passion for getting tattoos in Bali shines through as he chats about the thrill of the look, the confidence boost, and yeah – how the ladies apparently love them. He's no newbie to ink, with his chest and arm already done, but this trip is next-level. Refreshingly honest, he shares that his wife back home (the "love of his life") fully approves, and he's smart about Bali's vibe – steering clear of anything risky that could land him in trouble.

Beyond the tattoos, Aaron paints a picture of his ideal Bali day: wake up, soak in the vibes, and hit a big party in Canggu later. Scaffolding back in Plymouth is tough graft, but the good money funds escapes like this – his first time in Bali after loving Thailand. The conversation flows easy, wrapping up with a quick surf chat (Jon's been hitting G-Land) and a friendly shout-out. 

Clocking in under five minutes, this episode captures the raw joy of spontaneous stranger talks – funny, real, and a teaser for why getting tattoos in Bali might just be the ultimate holiday flex. It's the kind of story that reminds you everyone has a hidden chapter worth hearing.

 

Chapters 
00:00 – Intro vibes and approaching the stranger
00:22 – Aaron from Plymouth shares his Bali plans
00:50 – Detailing the massive tattoo lineup: Egyptian, astronaut, and memorial
01:40 – Why he loves tattoos (the look, the feel, and the ladies)
02:07 – Married life and wife-approved ink
02:48 – Daily Bali goal: sun, floods, and party mode
03:27 – Staying safe in Bali (no jail risks)
03:55 – Scaffolder life back home and funding the fun
04:20 – Surf talk and sign-off

 

Key Moments
Calls Bali “baby Thailand” on his very first trip
Booking “the whole package”: full leg sleeve with Egyptian gods on the front + astronaut on the back – peak chaos energy
Not scared of the needle… but terrified of the flight home: “Gonna be wrapped like a mummy on a 14-hour flight”
Daily life goal in Bali: “Just get up and get f*cked up every day, bro” (said at 4:30 p.m. like a pro)
Married & loyal… but still flexes: “The ladies love tattoos, I’ve been told” (then quickly adds the wife approves the new ink)

 

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Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Will Reid & Andy McColl

Ever wondered what it's like getting tattoos in Bali from a total stranger's perspective? Meet Aaron, a scaffolder from Plymouth who's turned his three-week Bali escape into an epic ink mission &ndash; think full-leg Egyptian designs, astronaut vibes, and heartfelt memorials. This short, hilarious street chat is packed with unfiltered energy that'll have you booking your own adventure (or not) &ndash; listen in for the full story.
Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience &amp; daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/about-what-a-stranger-told-me-podcast/">Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill</a> wander the streets of Australia (and sometimes a little further), microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.
It's conversations... with everyday people.
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&nbsp;
Episode Summary
Jon hits the rainy streets of Canggu, Bali, and strikes gold with Aaron &ndash; a laid-back scaffolder from Plymouth, England, who's out here for three weeks of sun, floods, and serious tattoo action. Celebrating his mate's birthday, Aaron's got big plans: he's booked in at a local shop for the "whole package," including a massive Egyptian piece on his leg front, an astronaut on the back, a memorial arm sleeve for a friend who passed last year, and even some rib work. It's all happening on the 18th &ndash; the day before he flies home, which means he'll be bandaged up like a mummy for the long flight back.&nbsp;
Aaron's passion for getting tattoos in Bali shines through as he chats about the thrill of the look, the confidence boost, and yeah &ndash; how the ladies apparently love them. He's no newbie to ink, with his chest and arm already done, but this trip is next-level. Refreshingly honest, he shares that his wife back home (the "love of his life") fully approves, and he's smart about Bali's vibe &ndash; steering clear of anything risky that could land him in trouble.
Beyond the tattoos, Aaron paints a picture of his ideal Bali day: wake up, soak in the vibes, and hit a big party in Canggu later. Scaffolding back in Plymouth is tough graft, but the good money funds escapes like this &ndash; his first time in Bali after loving Thailand. The conversation flows easy, wrapping up with a quick surf chat (Jon's been hitting G-Land) and a friendly shout-out.&nbsp;
Clocking in under five minutes, this episode captures the raw joy of spontaneous stranger talks &ndash; funny, real, and a teaser for why getting tattoos in Bali might just be the ultimate holiday flex. It's the kind of story that reminds you everyone has a hidden chapter worth hearing.
&nbsp;
Chapters&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; Intro vibes and approaching the stranger</li>
<li>00:22 &ndash; Aaron from Plymouth shares his Bali plans</li>
<li>00:50 &ndash; Detailing the massive tattoo lineup: Egyptian, astronaut, and memorial</li>
<li>01:40 &ndash; Why he loves tattoos (the look, the feel, and the ladies)</li>
<li>02:07 &ndash; Married life and wife-approved ink</li>
<li>02:48 &ndash; Daily Bali goal: sun, floods, and party mode</li>
<li>03:27 &ndash; Staying safe in Bali (no jail risks)</li>
<li>03:55 &ndash; Scaffolder life back home and funding the fun</li>
<li>04:20 &ndash; Surf talk and sign-off</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Key Moments
<ul>
<li>Calls Bali &ldquo;baby Thailand&rdquo; on his very first trip</li>
<li>Booking &ldquo;the whole package&rdquo;: full leg sleeve with Egyptian gods on the front + astronaut on the back &ndash; peak chaos energy</li>
<li>Not scared of the needle&hellip; but terrified of the flight home: &ldquo;Gonna be wrapped like a mummy on a 14-hour flight&rdquo;</li>
<li>Daily life goal in Bali: &ldquo;Just get up and get f*cked up every day, bro&rdquo; (said at 4:30 p.m. like a pro)</li>
<li>Married &amp; loyal&hellip; but still flexes: &ldquo;The ladies love tattoos, I&rsquo;ve been told&rdquo; (then quickly adds the wife approves the new ink)</li>
</ul>
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#GettingTattoosInBali, #BaliTattoos, #CangguTattoo, #FullLegTattoo, #ThompsonInc, #MemorialTattoo, #LadiesLoveTattoos, #BaliInk, #WhataStrangerToldMe, #StrangerStories, #StorytellingPodcast, #TimReid, #JonCoghill, #AustralianPodcast, #StreetInterview
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<hr>
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🎙️&nbsp;Want more, Stranger?
Like the idea of story-collectors Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill chatting to attendees at your next conference or event? Or maybe you'd like them to chat to strangers in your part of the world. Hit them up <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/contact/">here</a>.
📸&nbsp; Join us behind-the-scenes
Follow the What a StrangerTold Me podcast madness on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatastrangertoldme">Instagram</a>.
☎️&nbsp; Got a story you'd love to share?
Call us +61 489 272 286. You've got a whopping 10-minutes, so sit back, take a big breath and go for gold.
👽&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t be a stranger
Got some feedback? <a href="https://whatastrangertoldme.com/contact/">Bring it on</a>. Just be gentle. One of us has thin skin ;)
🤩&nbsp; Who&rsquo;s behind all this strangeness?
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto Photography by Will Reid &amp; Andy McColl

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

And if you’ve got a story you’d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.

Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you’ve got a conference you’d like us to podcast from, then contact us at What a Stranger Told Me.

Credits ...

Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill

Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto

Photography by Andy McColl & Will Reid

 

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages &amp; backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
And if you&rsquo;ve got a story you&rsquo;d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.
Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you&rsquo;ve got a conference you&rsquo;d like us to podcast from, then contact us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatastrangertoldme.com">What a Stranger Told Me</a>.
Credits ...
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Andy McColl &amp; Will Reid
&nbsp;

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

What a Stranger Told Me

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages & backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

Take a break from the everyday, and dive into the lives of people you’d never otherwise meet.

And if you’ve got a story you’d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.

Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you’ve got a conference you’d like us to podcast from, then contact us at What a Stranger Told Me.

Credits ...

Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill

Music Supervision by Denis Feletto

Photography by Andy McColl & Will Reid

Storytelling meets human connection in this intriguing Australian podcast. Hosts Jon Coghill (Powderfinger) and Tim Reid (award-winning podcaster) travel around chatting with strangers of all ages &amp; backgrounds - uncovering their raw, unique, and very personal stories. Take a break from the everyday, and dive into lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
Take a break from the everyday, and dive into the lives of people you&rsquo;d never otherwise meet.
And if you&rsquo;ve got a story you&rsquo;d love the world to hear, then call us on +61 489 272 286.
Or maybe you'd like us to chat to strangers in your town, or maybe you&rsquo;ve got a conference you&rsquo;d like us to podcast from, then contact us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatastrangertoldme.com">What a Stranger Told Me</a>.
Credits ...
Made &amp; Hosted by Tim Reid &amp; Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Denis Feletto
Photography by Andy McColl &amp; Will Reid

British lad Aaron is getting a full tattoo package in Bali… then flying home the next day wrapped like a mummy. Another head-scratching episode of What a Stranger Told Me podcast.