Beneath The Skin

Nov 20 2024 116 ep. 42 mins 520
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A podcast about the history of everything told through the history of tattooing.

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Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly

Nov 20 2024 56 mins  
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about early British tattoist Tom Reilly Bonus Episodes Webshop 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 [email protected]

The Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille

Oct 11 2024 90 mins  
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. Bonus Episodes Follow Benoit on Instagram Get more Tattoo Histor

The Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins

Sep 26 2024 58 mins  
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the unreleased (officially) video game Tattoo Assassins Bonus Episodes Webshop 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 [email protected]

The History of Lettering

Sep 11 2024 70 mins  
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. Webshop 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 ben

UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons

Sep 04 2024 80 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons 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 [email protected]

Dark Ink in The Great White North

Aug 28 2024 83 mins  
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

Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art

Aug 14 2024 82 mins  
On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you Matts preview of his new book from the BMX.net conference in Berlin 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 [email protected]

Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin

Aug 01 2024 69 mins  
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. Bonus Episodes Buy Bodies of Subversion Buy The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman Buy Looking for Miss America Get more Tatto

*PREVIEW* Tattooing Robots

Jul 24 2024 9 mins  
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 w

Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers

Jul 17 2024 46 mins  
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