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Beneath The Skin

Beneath The Skin

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

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  • #137
    June 4 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Story of Alexander Colville Gordon with Terry Manton

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're once again joined by Terry Manton to discuss his new book Hidden Legacy - The Life And Art of Alexander Colville Gordon. Buy Terry's Book Here Hear Extra Episodes Buy our books here 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

  • #136
    April 22 · 51 min

    Learning to Tattoo in Prison

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing a new program in the United States where prisoners are learning to tattoo. Hear Extra Episodes Buy our books here 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

  • #135
    March 27 · 55 min

    Amazigh Tattooing

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of Amazigh tattooing Buy our books here 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

  • #134
    February 2 · 58 min

    Eyeball Tattooing

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing one of tattooing's last taboos, eyeball tattooing Support the Show 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

  • #133
    January 16 · 55 min

    Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by writer, filmmaker, photographer, and historian Alan Govenar to talk about his career documenting the world of tattooing, and his relationship with famed tattooist Stoney St. Clair. Buy our books here 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

  • #132
    Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr

    Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies

    In this week's episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolfe, Dr. Gino Caspari, and Danny Riday to discuss their groundbreaking new research into the tattoos on the Pazyryk mummies. This episode was published early on our Patreon, you can subscribe here to get more Buy our books here 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

  • #131
    Nov 5, 2025 · 54 min

    How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by laser removal specialist and owner of JHB Removals, Jordan Butler to talk about how exactly laser removal works, and so much more. Follow Jordan on Instagram Buy our books here 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

  • #130
    Oct 29, 2025 · 59 min

    The History of Tattoo Schools

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of tattoo schools. Buy our books here 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

  • #129
    Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr

    Tattooing and AI

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the creeping wave of AI in tattooing, is it good or is it the end? Buy our books here 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

  • #128
    Sep 3, 2025 · 59 min

    The Inked Link

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by artist Briony Godivala to discuss her fascinating project The Inked Link Follow Briony Online 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #127
    Aug 2, 2025 · 58 min

    The History of Tattoo Stencils

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we talked about the history of tattoo stencils Buy our books here 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

  • #126
    Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    Reconstructive Tattooing with Tanya Buxton

    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by tattooist and educator Tanya Buxton to talk about her work as an artist, as well as her work as founder of the Mastectomy Tattoo Alliance. Follow Tanya on Instagram Buy Ikasaki Vol.1 London Tattoo Society Coffee Table Book 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

  • #125
    Jun 24, 2025 · 58 min

    *UNLOCKED* Tattooing in a WW2 Prison Camp

    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 London Tattoo Society Coffee Table Book 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

  • #124
    May 30, 2025 · 1 hr

    Egg or No Egg?: Christian Warlich with Dr. Ole Wittmann

    On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by Dr. Ole Wittmann to talk about early German tattooist Christian Warlich, as well as his unique Warlich rum brand Follow Ole Online Ole's Campaign 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #123
    May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

    The Eunuch Maker with Alice Snape

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by writer, journalist, and all round brilliant person Alice Snape to discuss the shocking Eunuch Maker case, as well as her work in the TattooMeToo movement. Follow Alice on Instagram 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #122
    Apr 29, 2025 · 47 min

    Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by the wonderful Terry Manton to talk about Scottish tattoo history and his work as a tattoo historian Follow Terry on Instagram 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #121
    Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers)

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Joakim Steyls, the photographer behind the incredible Jobstoppers project to discuss his work and what a jobstopper means in 2025. Follow Jobstoppers on Instagram 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #120
    Mar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by historian Dr. Claire Aubin to discuss tattooing among the American far right. Dr. Aubin is the host of the newly launched podcast This Guy Sucked, a show where historians and scholars explore guys who sucked throughout history. Follow This Guy Sucked on Spotify 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

  • #119
    Mar 6, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    *UNLOCKED* What's In The Inks?

    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Dr. John Swierk about his recently published research into what really is in tattoo inks. The paper is Kelli Moseman, Ahshabibi Ahmed, Alexander Ruhren, and John R. Swierk "What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market". Analytical Chemistry 2024 96 (9), 3906-3913. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05687 and is attached below. Beneath the Skin Store 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

  • #118
    Feb 19, 2025 · 1 hr

    Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray

    On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod MJ Forrest to talk about the world famous Cindy Ray (real name Bev Nicholas) Follow MJ on Instagram 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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

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