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Beneath The Skin

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

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01:11:03

Russian Criminal Tattoos

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/23

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 New Merch available here Follow Fuel Design 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

16:23

”There’s More To Tattooing Than Just Tattooing” by...

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/19

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

01:03:04

Rudi Can’t Fail Pt. 1 feat. Paul King

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/16

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. New Merch available here Follow

56:48

Born Freaky: A History of Sideshows with Kim Kelly

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/09

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" Buy Kim's book 'Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labour' Follow Kim 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

09:08

*PREVIEW* A Conversation with Mr. Don Ed Hardy

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/05/03

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon New Merch available here 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. If you want to follow us online for more updates

42:08

Finding Madeline

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/04/26

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

50:50

*UNLOCKED* No Face No Case

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/04/25

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. If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork

09:52

*PREVIEW* Mummies and More

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/04/19

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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. 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

01:07:54

Spanish Tattoo History

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/04/11

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. Follow Julia 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

09:42

*PREVIEW* Coptic Crosses and Holy Land Heirlooms

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/04/05

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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. 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

01:12:05

*UNLOCKED* Remembering Lyle Tuttle

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/28

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. New Merch available here Check out: The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson from the Lyle Tuttle collection If you want to

09:45

*PREVIEW* How to Disappear Completely?

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/22

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

56:08

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt. 4

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/17

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 BONUS EPISODES + SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow us

09:31

*PREVIEW* Long Sleeve Legalities

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/09

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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. 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

01:00:42

The Tattoo Writer feat. Pascal Bagot

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/08

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. Follow Pascal Buy 'The Tattoo Writer 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

01:03:09

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt. 3

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/03/01

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

18:26

Bonus Interview: Fflur Morse Senior Curator for...

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/02/24

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

10:21

*PREVIEW* Kuniyoshi Cabbages with Benoît Robitaille

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/02/22

Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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

27:01

Bonus Interview: Senior Archive and Photographic...

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/02/17

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. 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

01:02:58

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt.2

Beneath The Skin ·

2023/02/15

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. 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

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