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Amazigh Tattooing

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:23:46 +0000

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of Amazigh tattooing

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Eyeball Tattooing

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:10:33 +0000

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing one of tattooing's last taboos, eyeball tattooing

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Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:42:09 +0000

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by writer, filmmaker, photographer, and historian Alan Govenar to talk about his career documenting the world of tattooing, and his relationship with famed tattooist Stoney St. Clair.

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Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:06:02 +0000

In this week's episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolfe, Dr. Gino Caspari, and Danny Riday to discuss their groundbreaking new research into the tattoos on the Pazyryk mummies.

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How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by laser removal specialist and owner of JHB Removals, Jordan Butler to talk about how exactly laser removal works, and so much more.

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The History of Tattoo Schools

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of tattoo schools.

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Tattooing and AI

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:39:07 +0100

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the creeping wave of AI in tattooing, is it good or is it the end?

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The Inked Link

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:07:15 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by artist Briony Godivala to discuss her fascinating project The Inked Link

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The History of Tattoo Stencils

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:16:01 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we talked about the history of tattoo stencils

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Reconstructive Tattooing with Tanya Buxton

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:51:14 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by tattooist and educator Tanya Buxton to talk about her work as an artist, as well as her work as founder of the Mastectomy Tattoo Alliance.

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UNLOCKED Tattooing in a WW2 Prison Camp

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:41 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about British tattooist Charlie Dick and his time tattooing while interned in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Poland during WW2.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a rare brief interview with Charlie

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Egg or No Egg?: Christian Warlich with Dr. Ole Wittmann

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:49:40 +0100

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by Dr. Ole Wittmann to talk about early German tattooist Christian Warlich, as well as his unique Warlich rum brand

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The Eunuch Maker with Alice Snape

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:12:55 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by writer, journalist, and all round brilliant person Alice Snape to discuss the shocking Eunuch Maker case, as well as her work in the TattooMeToo movement.

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Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:11:21 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by the wonderful Terry Manton to talk about Scottish tattoo history and his work as a tattoo historian

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Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:28:04 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Joakim Steyls, the photographer behind the incredible Jobstoppers project to discuss his work and what a jobstopper means in 2025.

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Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:15:02 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by historian Dr. Claire Aubin to discuss tattooing among the American far right.

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UNLOCKED What's In The Inks?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:39:29 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Dr. John Swierk about his recently published research into what really is in tattoo inks.

The paper is Kelli Moseman, Ahshabibi Ahmed, Alexander Ruhren, and John R. Swierk "What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market". Analytical Chemistry 2024 96 (9), 3906-3913. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05687 and is attached below.

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Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod MJ Forrest to talk about the world famous Cindy Ray (real name Bev Nicholas)

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Cash Cooper feat. Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Paul 'Rambo' Ramsbottom to talk about the legendary British tattooist Cash Cooper.

Paul is the owner of Rambo's Tattoo Parlour and Rambo's Tattoo Museum in Manchester's historic Northern Quarter and recently published his phenomenal book on Cash Cooper AVAILABLE HERE

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Tattoo Mike Wilson: The Illustrated Man

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Ethan Hill to discuss the famous Tattoo Mike Wilson

Ethan is a photographer and filmmaker producing an upcoming documentary about the life of Tattoo Mike Wilson

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The History of Tattoo Prices

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:31:50 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of tattoo pricing

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Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:30:01 +0000

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about early British tattoist Tom Reilly

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The Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:36:30 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Archaeologist, Researcher, and returning guest, Benoit Robitaille, to discuss his studies of pre-modern tattooing tools, his research on Otzi the Iceman, and his current work uncovering the hidden histories of the tattooed mummies of the central Peruvian coast.

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The Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:22:27 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the unreleased (officially) video game Tattoo Assassins

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The History of Lettering

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:04:09 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of lettering, it's origins in Chicano graffiti and mural culture, and how it has evolved over time.

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UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:13:42 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons

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Dark Ink in The Great White North

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:19:00 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by Dr. Jamie Jelinski to discuss the history of tattooing in Canada and his new book 'Needle Work: A History of Commercial Tattooing In Canada'.

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Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:35:43 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you Matts preview of his new book from the BMX.net conference in Berlin

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Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:15:32 +0100

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we were honoured to be joined by writer and journalist Margot Mifflin. Margot is the author of the seminal Bodies of Subversion, as well as The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman, and Looking for Miss America.

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PREVIEW Tattooing Robots

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:31:14 +0100

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of tattooing robots, what it means for the practice of tattooing, and the big tech company Black Dot

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Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:26:25 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt talks about tattooist, sculptor, and psychic Jamie Summers, who's radical approach to tattooing was too far out there for even those on the bleeding edge of the scene.

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Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:02:32 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by friend of the show MJ Forrest to talk about the history of tattooing in Australia.

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I Want Your Skulls

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin Matt spoke to Danielle Bioardi, custodian of the Lyle Tuttle collection about her upcoming exhibition in New York called Skull Sessions.

We discuss the histories of skulls in tattooing and in art more generally, and dive into stories of pirates, submariners and pilgrims, as well as Lyle Tuttle and his remarkable collection.

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PREVIEW Your Questions Answered

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:56:55 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we answered your questions!

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UNLOCKED The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:59:42 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.

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PREVIEW Til Death Do Us Part

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:50:50 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses tattooing and death.

Apologies for the recent delays on episodes, Tom suffered a death in his family at the beginning of the month so we had to pause production for a couple of weeks but we'll be back on schedule next week.

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PREVIEW This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:44:48 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses some interesting stories from the history of tattooing in Fiji.

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Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:49:51 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Hamburg based artist Caro Ley about her radical approach to tattooing, connection, and art.

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PREVIEW The Tattoo History That Never Was

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:43 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about two tattoo history books that never came to be

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UNLOCKED You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:32:48 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown.

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The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:29:18 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're continuing our series on the history of tattoo conventions.

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The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're covering the early history of tattoo conventions.

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UNLOCKED Navigating the Tension

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:55:24 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to friend of the show Adam McDade about his research on the inner experience of tattooists.

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PREVIEW From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:49:08 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're talking about several stories of how tattoos have been used in branding, and also discussed the long lost Schiaparelli tattoo inspired bathing suits from the 1920s

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Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Māori artist Te Rangitu Netana to talk about the history of Tā Moko and it's place within māori culture in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

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PREVIEW You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown.

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The Love Below

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Valentine's Day we discussed the purest expression of love, genital tattooing. We also spoke to artist Adrimetric about his tattoo journey and finding his speciality of penis tattoos.

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The History of Flash Pt.2

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:18:06 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our journey into the history of flash.

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PREVIEW The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:27:22 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.

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The History of Flash Pt.1

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:30:36 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of flash between the late 19th century and the 1960s.

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PREVIEW Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:37:37 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about one of the most influential artists of the punk scene, Raymond Pettibon,

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Merry Christmas from George Burchett

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you a special Christmas treat. This is a recording of the legend George Burchett delivering a special Christmas broadcast talking about his life on the BBC in 1943.

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PREVIEW Tattoing in a WW2 Prison Camp

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:50 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about British tattooist Charlie Dick and his time tattooing while interned in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Poland during WW2.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a rare brief interview with Charlie

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UNLOCKED The History of Tribal

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:25:50 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing.

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PREVIEW Woad and Behold: A History of Tattooing and Botany

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you a recent talk delivered by Matt at the Royal Horticultural Society about the history of botany and tattooing

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A Conversation with The Razzouks of Jerusalem

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk to Anton and Nizar Razzouk whose family have been doing pilgrim tattoos in Jerusalem since the 1300s

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PREVIEW In The Waiting Room Of God: A History of Woodcut

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:40:46 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by medieval historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to talk about the history of medieval woodcuts and their influence on tattooing

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The Shaman of the Steppes

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:51:51 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we go in depth about the tattooed remains of Ochy-bala

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PREVIEW Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:30:11 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Tom is once again torturing Matt by forcing him to watch the latest season of Ink Master

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PREVIEW The History of Tribal

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:21:43 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing.

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Angels with Sparrow Wings

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:31:52 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the enigmatic figure of Dr. Samuel Steward, aka Phil Sparrow and his tattoos, the Hell's Angels, and his work with Alfred Kinsey.

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PREVIEW The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt and Tom are joined by author, historian, and host of the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast Joe Kassabian to talk about the Mutiny on the Bounty and the history of Pitcairn Island

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UNLOCKED Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:44:26 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the art of musician, poet, and tattooist Dan Higgs.

Higgs is a very influential artist in many forms, being the frontman for two legendary post hardcore bands, Reptile House and subsequently Lungfish, a prolific poet who's limited printed works are highly sought after, and most importantly to us, an incredible tattooist. Higgs is also notable an intensely private person but what is publicly available of his work and his words of varying forms speaks volumes.

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PREVIEW The Truth About The Picts

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:19:14 +0100

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon New Shirts Available Here On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses the truth and myths surrounding the tattooed people of ancient Scotland, The Picts If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke about the legendary painter and artist H.R. Giger with writer, art curator, and Giger expert Myroslava Hartmond

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PREVIEW The New Old Style

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:27:17 +0100

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about defining the elusive 'New Old Style' If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:12:48 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our new premium series on the the different artists and movements that have influenced modern tattooing.

Tattooing as a medium owes a lot to other forms. From painting to sculpture, from art high low and in between, its all influenced tattooing in some form

We'll be covering artists like Ralph Bakshi and HR. Giger, and movements like expressionism, post modernism and others. On this first episode we're covering the history of the Pin Up

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UNLOCKED The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:11:45 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, after having unprecedented access to the as yet unreleased collection of the late tattooist Jessie Knight in Wales, we talk about her legend, her legacy, and why so many people don't know her name.

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PREVIEW Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:37:16 +0100

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

’Why Aren’t We Licking Bricks?’: Tattooing and Evolution

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:44:03 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Dr. Kat Ford to talk about the cross section of Evolutionary Psychology and Tattooing, and we debunk some junk science.

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PREVIEW Life in Cartoon Motion: Tex Avery and Max Fleischer

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:19:36 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we discuss how early 20th century cartoonists Tex Avery and Max Fleischer influenced culture and tattooing through their work on Merrie Melodies, Looney Toons, Popeye, and so many more

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The Room Above Neptune: The Life of Pinky Yun

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of influential Hong Kong tattooist Pinky Yun. Fundraiser for Finn If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Calling Mr. Cool Ice

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:35:25 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the weird 2000s trend of tattoo advertising.

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PREVIEW Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our new series on the the different artists and movements that have influenced modern tattooing.

Tattooing as a medium owes a lot to other forms. From painting to sculpture, from art high low and in between, its all influenced tattooing in some form

We'll be covering artists like Ralph Bakshi and HR. Giger, and movements like expressionism, post modernism and others. On this first episode we're covering the history of the Pin Up

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Honour Etched In Ink: Tattooing in China

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we give a brief intro into the history of tattooing in China

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PREVIEW Searching the Sacred Debris with Shawn Porter

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:01:58 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk to Body Art archivist, documentarian, and contextualizer, Shawn Porter. Many of you will know Shawn from his archive projects Occult Vibrations and Sacred Debris where Shawn collects and preserves artefacts from body modifications, tattooing and more. You may also know Shawn from his time as one of the founders of Body Modification E-Zine (or BME for short).

We cover a lot in this episode, like Shawn's friendship with Jack Yount, the early body mod scene, and Shawn's work preserving the history of all things weird and wonderful.

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Merch!

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:09:32 +0100

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PREVIEW ”Came out Queer”: The Life of Joe Carstairs

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:35:23 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the life of early queer icon Joe Castairs

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The Frog That Jumped Off The Lilly Pad

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt talks about how a simple Hokusai design of a frog travelled all around the world and became one of the first influential flash designs, transcending tattooing and coming to adorn everything from fine china to textiles. New Merch available here BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

UNLOCKED Mummies and More

Wed, 31 May 2023 13:05:07 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Egyptologist Dr. Anne Austin about her work discovering tattooed bodies in the Egypt and debunking what we previously thought about tattooing in the region.

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Russian Criminal Tattoos

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we speak to Damon Murray and Mark Vincent about the Russian Criminal Tattoo encyclopaedias and their new book The Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive

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”There’s More To Tattooing Than Just Tattooing” by Adam McDade

Fri, 19 May 2023 09:45:12 +0100

This is a recording of Adam's presentation from the recent Inked Up Marked Out Conference on the interdisciplinary study of tattooing.

Adam is a tattooist currently working in Manchester at Flesh Tattoo, and independent researcher. He completed his practice-based PhD in design in 2021 at The University of Sunderland in partnership with Triplesix Studios, where he began his tattoo apprenticeship in May 2017. This was the world's first to utilise tattoo practice as a research methodology and was described by external examiners (including Matt!) as "the most in-depth, detailed and considered first-person account of tattoo practice in the academic literature".

In this talk Adam draws upon six autoethnographic written accounts of encounters he had as a tattooist between 2018 and 2020, themed around his understanding of the tattooists occupational role. In addition to arguing the role of the practitioner being the provision of tattooing as a creative medium, he argues that the non-material facet of the tattooists role is the provision of service, and offer a framework for how that may be understood and the discipline specific nuances that are entailed. Through this, he sought to demonstrate that there is more to tattooing than just 'tattooing', so that future academic inquiry can be framed and conducted in a more empathetic and meaningful way.

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Rudi Can’t Fail Pt. 1 feat. Paul King

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Master Piercer, Researcher, and Historian Paul King about the life piercing and tattoo collector, enthusiast, and so much more, Rudi Inhelder.

During his life Rudi was a living document of the growth of tattooing over the 20th century and is the nexus through which so much mid century and later tattoo history flowed.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series on the life of Rudi Inhelder so please stay tuned to hear the rest.

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Born Freaky: A History of Sideshows with Kim Kelly

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to author, journalist, and ocaasional sideshow performer Kim Kelly about the history of Sideshow performers, the labour relations of the sideshow industry, and her personal experience as a so called "freak"

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PREVIEW A Conversation with Mr. Don Ed Hardy

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:15:39 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are delighted to share a conversation Matt had with the one and only, the legendary tattooist, Mr. Don Ed Hardy.

The audio on this one isn't the best due to the technical limits at the time, but the conversation is a delight so we've included a transcript of the hour long interview below for anyone who is keen to dig into it more.

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Finding Madeline

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:04:27 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt talks about his journey to uncover what happened to early 20th century tattooed runaway Madeline Altman.

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UNLOCKED No Face No Case

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:28:44 +0100

Since the Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight story is back in the news we decided to unlock this episode so people know about one of the many insane details of the case.

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we discuss the crossover between tattooing and the law.

We cover the current Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight case, the famous Tichborne trial, the FBI's incomprehensible tattoo database, and lots more.

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PREVIEW Mummies and More

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:36:56 +0100

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Spanish Tattoo History

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke with PhD researcher Julia Amigo about the history of tattooing in Spain, and in particular her research on the unique and important role women played in the growth of tattooing in the Post-Franco era.

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PREVIEW Coptic Crosses and Holy Land Heirlooms

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:41:59 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Easter we talk about the history of pilgrim tattooing in the Holy Land and the history of Coptic tattooing.

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UNLOCKED Remembering Lyle Tuttle

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we remember the life and career of legendary tattooist, collector, and quote machine, Lyle Tuttle.

We speak to Danielle Boyarde about what it was like knowing Lyle and their friendship, Lyle's world class collection of tattoo ephemera and memorabilia, and how Lyle's legacy is helping uncover the tattoo secrets of the 20th century.

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Check out: The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson from the Lyle Tuttle collection

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PREVIEW How to Disappear Completely?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:43:40 +0000

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the ongoing Ephemeral Tattoo debacle, the company who claims to have developed the worlds first (?) ink that will have your tattoos disappear in a little over a year If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt. 4

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we conclude our series on the tattoo history of Japan

In this final part we discuss Matt looking like Joel Madden, Tom's new shoes, and the birth of the Yakuza and the role they played in keeping Japanese tattooing alive during the 20th century.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us for this series and if there's anything you'd like to hear us cover in future make sure to let us know on our social media

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PREVIEW Long Sleeve Legalities

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:42:34 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt takes the reins and talks at length about the history of the legal status of tattooing in Japan.

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The Tattoo Writer feat. Pascal Bagot

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to tattoo journalist and writer Pascal Bagot about the life of crime novelist, photographer, and tattoo enthusiast Akimitsu Takagi and his seminal 1948 novel The Tattoo Murder, as well as Pascals own book on Mr. Takagi's life and his photography.

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The Tattoo History of Japan Pt. 3

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:26:11 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're continuing our series on the tattoo history of Japan In this part we discuss Japan's transition from the Edo Period and the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, into the Meiji Restoration and the beginning of the 20th Century. BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow us on Instagram Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Bonus Interview: Fflur Morse Senior Curator for Cultural Life National Museum of Wales

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Hey everyone, here is another interview we conducted on our trip to Wales with Fflur Morse who is the Senior Curator for Cultural Life at the National Museum of Wales If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

PREVIEW Kuniyoshi Cabbages with Benoît Robitaille

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:28:40 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we're talking Ukiyo-e prints, how to buy the perfect cabbage, and whether or not Hokusai had a sick left hook. Follow Benoît Read Benoît's research If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Bonus Interview: Senior Archive and Photographic Conservator Lisa Childs

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Here's a short conversation Matt had Senior Archive and Photographic Conservator Lisa Childs who has been responsible for the painstaking conservation and restoration of the Jessie Knight collection that we recently saw on our trip to Wales.

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The Tattoo History of Japan Pt.2

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're continuing our series on the tattoo history of Japan

In this part we discuss how Japanese culture during the Edo period and prior influenced the origins of contemporary Traditional Japanese tattooing as we know it today.

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PREVIEW The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:10:34 +0000

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin, after having unprecedented access to the as yet unreleased collection of the late tattooist Jessie Knight in Wales, we talk about her legend, her legacy, and why so many people don't know her name. Follow Us Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt.1

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're starting off our journey in the East with the first instalment of our 3 part series on the history of Japan and Japanese tattooing.

In this first episode we learn about the indigenous Ainu people of Japan, native to Hokkaido, who's unique tattoo tradition has been almost wiped out from contemporary Japanese society.

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PREVIEW Remembering Lyle Tuttle

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we remember the life and career of legendary tattooist, collector, and quote machine, Lyle Tuttle.

Check out: The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson from the Lyle Tuttle collection

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Talking Shop and Toilet Paper

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we're talking to shop owners about the reality of owning a tattoo studio in 2023. Clients, Instagram, and the price of toilet paper, this episode has everything you always wanted to know.

We're joined again by fan favourite Peter Oakmund Madsen (Northern Black, Whitley Bay, UK), and Benny the Butcher (Meatshop Tattoo, Barcelona, Spain), and Sylvain Liengme (Add Ink Tattoo, Geneva, Switzerland)

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PREVIEW American Freakshow Part. 1

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:33:57 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin its Tom's turn to solo the show and he's bringing the first episode of our new series American Freakshow, a deep dive into the history and cultural legacy of the freaks and freak shows of the 19th and 20th century.

Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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UNLOCKED: Digging Up the Past (feat. Aaron Deter Wolf)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we speak to Tennessee based Archaeologist Aaron Deter Wolf about his research into prehistoric tattooing in the Americas, and how still to this day we're discovering that tattooing is going further back in time than previously thought.

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A Special Christmas Message

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 08:46:03 +0000

Just a quick message from Tom and Matt to say thank you for all your support this year and to wish you a very happy Christmas. BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow Us Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

The Banning of Blue

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:51:32 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing the upcoming EU Ink ban and the history of tattoo pigments

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PREVIEW League of Legends feat. Milo Edwards

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:02:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by Trashfuture's own Expert of Guys Milo Edwards to talk about lads who look like a Topman window display, seeing a West Ham back piece in the most unlikely of places, and so much more.

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Reckoning the Rune and Viking Tattoos w/ Peter Oakmund Madsen

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we speak to tattooist Peter Oakmund Madsen about his work and how he is creating tattoos that close the gap between the real art history of the viking age and our modern evidence of their lack tattoos.

Peter specialises in creating large freehand pieces that takes inspiration from the master Viking artisans and craftspeople of the golden age and combines it with everything mythological and mystical to create tattoos that are truly unique not only to the wearer but in and of themselves as art pieces.

If you would like to see more of Peter's work you can find him on:

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UNLOCKED Youth, Rebellion, and Tattooed Teenagers.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we discuss one of tattooing last taboos, the tattooing of children.

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The tattooing of people under 18 years of age has a long history both from a cultural and functional perspective and has only relatively recently become illegal, but the youth have always had an obsession with ink. From school yard compass tattoos, to rogue tattooers, lets learn about tattooing's final frontier, and the internal youthful obsession with tattoos.

Content Warning: from 42:00 to approx 50:00 we discuss the West Hampstead case which involves accusations of the abuse of children.

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PREVIEW No Face No Case

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we discuss the crossover between tattooing and the law.

We cover the current Nicholas Rossi/Arthur Knight case, the famous Tichborne trial, the FBI's incomprehensible tattoo database, and lots more.

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Cubist Communism

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:20:40 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, Matt reads a chapter from his new book Painted People about how Argentinean beef, fake Icelandic articles, and Pablo Picasso all intersected to encapsulate Cold War politics and the war between the East and West

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PREVIEW The Needle and the Gamage Done

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:05:28 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we've let Matt loose for a solo episode to talk about his journey to uncover more information about his grandmothers tattoo and how it led him to learn so much about the supply of early tattoo equipment through the department store Gamages

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Ink Master S14 Finale: Crouching Tiger, Failing Dragon

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:12:36 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we finish our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master.

SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

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Hairshirts and The Sacred Heart: Medieval Tattooing with Dr. Eleanor Janega

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

The Medieval period is one of the few spaces in history where evidence of tattooing is scarce, but on this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by the internet's favourite Medieval historian Dr. Eleanor Janega to help us unpack the inked history of early Christendom.

Eleanor teaches at the LSE and she specialises in sexuality, apocalypticism, propaganda, and the urban experience.

You can pre-order Eleanors upcoming book The Once and Future Sex, which is an exploration of medieval thinking on women’s beauty, sexuality, and behavior here

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Ink Master Episode 8: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleeves

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 8 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

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PREVIEW Symbols of Hate

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we discuss tattoos on the Far Right and the

complex history of symbols and meaning in tattooing.

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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Haunted Tattoos

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we have a very special Halloween show for you all.

Matt has 5 spooky tattoo horror stories for you. Some are fiction and some are allegedly true.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed writing it.

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Ink Master Episode 7: Tattooing the Invisible Man

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 7 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

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PREVIEW: Youth, Rebellion, and Tattooed Teenagers.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:03:55 +0100

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we discuss one of tattooing last taboos, the tattooing of children.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Ink Master Episode 6: Decidedly Pro-Wizard

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:53:20 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 6 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

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How To Get A Tattoo

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, Matt is out sick after an argument with a scooter so Tom enlisted his partner Sinéad, who is a fellow tattoo enthusiast, to talk about how to get your first tattoo.

If its your 1st, we take you through the step by step process of what to do and what not to do, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your experience.

If you're a veteran to getting tattoos, take this as a one stop guide to share with any curious friends, family or potential clients who have yet to take the leap into the world of inked skin. Or use it as a reference the next time you're thinking about your next session.

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Ink Master Episode 5: Is This Reality?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 5 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet. BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Get 15% off Saniderm tattoo products with code BENEATHSKIN Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Inuit Tattooing feat. Maya Sialuk Jacobsen

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we learn about Inuit tattooing with tattoo artist, historian, activist, and all round fascinating person Maya Sialuk Jacobsen. Maya is a Greenlandic Inuit artist who learned her craft the mechanical way with machines before a shoulder injury brought her to working with traditional Inuit tattooing techniques and using her heritage to preserve the practice and the history that goes with it. BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

UNLOCKED: Sutherland MacDonald: The Man Who (Allegedly) Tattooed The King

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:30:38 +0100

UNLOCKED: On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we dive deep in the life of Britains original tattoo artist, Sutherland MacDonald. Mac, as he was known to his friends was an artist, inventor, showman, and media manipulator who was the first professional tattoo artist in Britain. To hear more bonus content check like this out our Patreon If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Ink Master Season 14 Episode 4: ”Traditional but sexier”

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:20:48 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 4 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet. BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Get 15% off Saniderm tattoo products with code BENEATHSKIN Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

PREVIEW Digging Up the Past with Aaron Deter Wolf

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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Ink Master Season 14 Episode 3: The Furry One

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 3 heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

If you want to hear episodes like this a day early and get all our bonus content, check out our Patreon.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

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Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Interview: The Kaiju Comrade, Doug Hardy

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we speak to Doug Hardy, a veteran tattoo artist who's work everywhere from Minnesota to Japan, all the way back to his father Don Ed Hardy's studio in San Francisco. Doug his a wealth of knowledge and you'll hear a lot of stories that even our own tattoo encyclopaedia didn't know. If you'd like to get bonus content, hear early episodes that are AD FREE, and support the show, check us out on CLICK HERE If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Ink Master Season 14: Episodes 1 and 2

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:21:55 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our watch along series of the new season of Ink Master. We cover episode 1 and 2 and heavy SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't watched it yet.

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Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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PREVIEW Sutherland MacDonald: The Man Who (Allegedly) Tattooed The King

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:07:25 +0100

On this premium episode of Beneath the Skin, we dive deep in the life of Britains original tattoo artist, Sutherland MacDonald. Mac, as he was known to his friends was an artist, inventor, showman, and media manipulator who was the first professional tattoo artist in Britain. Get the full episode on Patreon here: If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro Music by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

Needles of the New World

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we sail the ocean blue to find out all there is to know about tattooing in the 'New World', and try to dispel the myth that Captain Cook discovered the art form.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

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Esoteric Ink

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, Tom and Matt track down the truth behind tattooing's journey from the soul to the half sleeve as they uncover the twinned history of tattooing, religion, and the esoteric arts.

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Into the Land of the Painted People

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Beneath the Skin, Tom and Matt discuss the prehistoric origins of tattoos and the evidence we have today that tattooing is far from a modern phenomenon.

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Why Tattoo History Matters

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0100

On the first ever episode of Beneath the Skin, your hosts, Art and Tattoo Historian Dr. Matt Lodder, and Podcast Producer and Tattoo Enthusiast Thomas O'Mahony take you through a journey into why tattoo history matters, and share their own personal tattoo stories.

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Beneath The Skin Trailer

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:43:00 +0100

Beneath the Skin is a podcast chronicling the interconnected history of the world through the complicated history of tattooing.

Hosted by Art History professor, museum curator, and tattoo historian Dr Matt Lodder, and podcast producer, and tattoo collector Thomas O'Mahony.

The show is trying to tell the history of tattooing as it interweaves with politics, society, , and the weirdest corners of the world.

Beneath The Skin

Amazigh Tattooing

Eyeball Tattooing

Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar

Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies

How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler

The History of Tattoo Schools

Tattooing and AI

The Inked Link

The History of Tattoo Stencils

Reconstructive Tattooing with Tanya Buxton

*UNLOCKED* Tattooing in a WW2 Prison Camp

Egg or No Egg?: Christian Warlich with Dr. Ole Wittmann

The Eunuch Maker with Alice Snape

Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton

Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers)

Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin

*UNLOCKED* What's In The Inks?

Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray

Cash Cooper feat. Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom

Tattoo Mike Wilson: The Illustrated Man

The History of Tattoo Prices

Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly

The Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille

The Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins

The History of Lettering

UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons

Dark Ink in The Great White North

Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art

Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin

*PREVIEW* Tattooing Robots

Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers

Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest

I Want Your Skulls

*PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered

*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

*PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part

*PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji

Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was

*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1

*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension

*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing

*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

The Love Below

The History of Flash Pt.2

*PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

The History of Flash Pt.1

*PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon

Merry Christmas from George Burchett

*PREVIEW* Tattoing in a WW2 Prison Camp

*UNLOCKED* The History of Tribal

*PREVIEW* Woad and Behold: A History of Tattooing and Botany

A Conversation with The Razzouks of Jerusalem

*PREVIEW* In The Waiting Room Of God: A History of Woodcut

The Shaman of the Steppes

*PREVIEW* Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1

*PREVIEW* The History of Tribal

Angels with Sparrow Wings

*PREVIEW* The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian

*UNLOCKED* Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs

*PREVIEW* The Truth About The Picts

H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine

*PREVIEW* The New Old Style

Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

*UNLOCKED* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

*PREVIEW* Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons

’Why Aren’t We Licking Bricks?’: Tattooing and Evolution

*PREVIEW* Life in Cartoon Motion: Tex Avery and Max Fleischer

The Room Above Neptune: The Life of Pinky Yun

Calling Mr. Cool Ice

*PREVIEW* Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

Honour Etched In Ink: Tattooing in China

*PREVIEW* Searching the Sacred Debris with Shawn Porter

Merch!

*PREVIEW* ”Came out Queer”: The Life of Joe Carstairs

The Frog That Jumped Off The Lilly Pad

UNLOCKED Tattooing in a WW2 Prison Camp

UNLOCKED What's In The Inks?

PREVIEW Tattooing Robots

PREVIEW Your Questions Answered

UNLOCKED The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

PREVIEW Til Death Do Us Part

PREVIEW This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji

PREVIEW The Tattoo History That Never Was

UNLOCKED You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

UNLOCKED Navigating the Tension

PREVIEW From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

PREVIEW You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

PREVIEW The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

PREVIEW Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon

PREVIEW Tattoing in a WW2 Prison Camp

UNLOCKED The History of Tribal

PREVIEW Woad and Behold: A History of Tattooing and Botany

PREVIEW In The Waiting Room Of God: A History of Woodcut

PREVIEW Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1

PREVIEW The History of Tribal

PREVIEW The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian

UNLOCKED Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs

PREVIEW The Truth About The Picts

PREVIEW The New Old Style

UNLOCKED The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

PREVIEW Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons

PREVIEW Life in Cartoon Motion: Tex Avery and Max Fleischer

PREVIEW Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

PREVIEW Searching the Sacred Debris with Shawn Porter

PREVIEW ”Came out Queer”: The Life of Joe Carstairs

UNLOCKED Mummies and More

PREVIEW A Conversation with Mr. Don Ed Hardy

UNLOCKED No Face No Case

PREVIEW Mummies and More

PREVIEW Coptic Crosses and Holy Land Heirlooms

UNLOCKED Remembering Lyle Tuttle

PREVIEW How to Disappear Completely?

PREVIEW Long Sleeve Legalities

PREVIEW Kuniyoshi Cabbages with Benoît Robitaille

PREVIEW The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

PREVIEW Remembering Lyle Tuttle

PREVIEW American Freakshow Part. 1

PREVIEW League of Legends feat. Milo Edwards

UNLOCKED Youth, Rebellion, and Tattooed Teenagers.

PREVIEW No Face No Case

PREVIEW The Needle and the Gamage Done

PREVIEW Symbols of Hate

PREVIEW Digging Up the Past with Aaron Deter Wolf

PREVIEW Sutherland MacDonald: The Man Who (Allegedly) Tattooed The King