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Beneath The Skin

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

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01:20:02

UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/09/04

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

01:23:12

Dark Ink in The Great White North

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2024/08/28

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'.Bonus Episodes Buy Jamie's book here Follow Jamie on Instagram Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

01:22:05

Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art

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2024/08/14

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you Matts preview of his new book from the BMX.net conference in BerlinGet more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

01:09:24

Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/08/01

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, and Looking for Miss America.Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

09:36

*PREVIEW* Tattooing Robots

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/07/24

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 tier on Patreon 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 Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

46:54

Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/07/17

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.Bonus Episodes Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

01:13:56

Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/06/26

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.Follow MJ on Instagram Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

57:18

I Want Your Skulls

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/06/12

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. Bonus Episodes Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro music

11:16

*PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/06/05

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we answered your questions! Get more Tattoo History on Instagram Webshop 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

01:00:33

*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/05/31

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

07:36

*PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/05/22

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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. 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

10:58

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/05/01

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses some interesting stories from the history of tattooing in Fiji. 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

01:13:51

Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/04/24

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

10:48

*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/04/17

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about two tattoo history books that never came to be LIVE SHOW TICKETS 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

01:04:01

*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/04/10

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

01:01:07

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/03/27

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

53:03

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/03/13

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

59:26

*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/03/07

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

10:31

*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/03/06

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 on

01:22:51

Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing

Beneath The Skin ·

2024/02/28

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

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