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Beneath The Skin

A podcast about the history of everything told through the history of tattooing.
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Episodes

*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

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. LIVE SHOW TICKETS Bonus Episodes Get more Tattoo History 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...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 96

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2

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

Mar 27, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 95

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1

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

Mar 13, 202453 minEp. 94

*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension

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. Follow Adam on Instagram Adam's Website 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...

Mar 07, 202459 minEp. 93

*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon 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 Beneath the Skin Store 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...

Mar 06, 202411 minEp. 92

Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing

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). Beneath the Skin Store Follow Te on Instagram 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...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 91

*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon 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. 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...

Feb 21, 202411 minEp. 90

The Love Below

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. Bonus Episodes Follow Ad on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Mr. Sebastian Interview 1987 Good Time Charlie's Tattoo Man 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 I...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 89

The History of Flash Pt.2

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

Feb 05, 202455 minEp. 88

*PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival. Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks 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...

Jan 24, 202410 minEp. 87

The History of Flash Pt.1

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of flash between the late 19th century and the 1960s. Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks 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...

Jan 18, 202457 minEp. 86

*PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about one of the most influential artists of the punk scene, Raymond Pettibon, 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...

Jan 10, 202412 minEp. 85

Merry Christmas from George Burchett

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. Happy Christmas Matt and Tom xoxo 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...

Dec 25, 202315 minEp. 84

*PREVIEW* Tattoing in a WW2 Prison Camp

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon 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 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 ...

Dec 20, 20239 minEp. 83

*UNLOCKED* The History of Tribal

This episode was previously available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear more great episodes like this make sure to check it out here. On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing. 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...

Dec 13, 202358 minEp. 82

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

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon 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 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...

Dec 06, 202312 minEp. 81

A Conversation with The Razzouks of Jerusalem

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 Find the Razzouks on Instagram 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...

Nov 29, 202328 minEp. 80

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

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 tier on Patreon 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 Follow Eleanor online Listen to We're Not So Different 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...

Nov 22, 20239 minEp. 79

The Shaman of the Steppes

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

Nov 17, 202347 minEp. 78

*PREVIEW* Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin Tom is once again torturing Matt by forcing him to watch the latest season of Ink Master 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...

Nov 15, 202312 minEp. 77

*PREVIEW* The History of Tribal

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing. 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...

Nov 08, 202311 minEp. 76

Angels with Sparrow Wings

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. Bonus Episodes 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...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 75

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

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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 New Shirts Available Here Listen to the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast 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 ...

Oct 24, 202311 minEp. 74

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

This episode was previously exclusively available on our Patreon, if you enjoyed it and want to hear more, you can do so for as little as £5 a month 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 ...

Oct 19, 202345 minEp. 73

*PREVIEW* The Truth About The Picts

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...

Oct 11, 202310 minEp. 72

H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine

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 Bonus Episodes 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...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 71

*PREVIEW* The New Old Style

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...

Sep 29, 202310 minEp. 70

Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

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 Bonus Episodes...

Sep 21, 202358 minEp. 69

*UNLOCKED* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

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...

Sep 14, 202355 minEp. 68

*PREVIEW* Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons

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...

Sep 13, 202310 minEp. 67
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