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Beneath The Skin

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

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01:05:30

Angels with Sparrow Wings

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/11/06

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

10:35

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/10/24

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

44:34

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/10/19

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

09:45

*PREVIEW* The Truth About The Picts

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/10/11

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

01:10:07

H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/10/03

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

10:27

*PREVIEW* The New Old Style

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/09/29

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

57:30

Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/09/21

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

55:29

*UNLOCKED* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/09/14

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

10:06

*PREVIEW* Tattooing’s Missing Link: Greg Irons

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/09/13

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

01:19:32

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/09/06

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. 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

13:04

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/08/23

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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 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

55:55

The Room Above Neptune: The Life of Pinky Yun

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/08/15

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

53:08

Calling Mr. Cool Ice

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/08/02

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

10:35

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/07/25

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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

57:43

Honour Etched In Ink: Tattooing in China

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/07/18

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

12:16

*PREVIEW* Searching the Sacred Debris with Shawn Porter

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/07/05

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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

01:10

Merch!

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/06/20

New Merch available here Just a quick note for anyone who doesn't follow us on social media, we now have some cool new merch available for preorder which you can check out at the link above 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

07:30

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

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/06/14

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the life of early queer icon Joe Castairs New Merch available 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

49:35

The Frog That Jumped Off The Lilly Pad

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/06/06

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

01:03:21

*UNLOCKED* Mummies and More

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/31

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. New Merch available here Follow Anne Read Anne's work 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

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