Beneath The Skin

Beneath The Skin

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I Want Your Skulls
6d ago
I Want Your Skulls
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 by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com

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I Want Your Skulls
6d ago
I Want Your Skulls
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 by Dan McKenna If you would like to get in touch you can email the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com
*PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered
Jun 5 2024
*PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered
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
*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
May 31 2024
*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
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
*PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part
May 22 2024
*PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part
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 the show on beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com
*PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji
May 1 2024
*PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji
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
Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley
Apr 24 2024
Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley
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
*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was
Apr 17 2024
*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was
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
*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
Apr 10 2024
*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
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
The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2
Mar 27 2024
The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2
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
The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1
Mar 13 2024
The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1
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
*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension
Mar 7 2024
*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension
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
*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding
Mar 6 2024
*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding
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 beneaththeskinpod@gmail.com
Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing
Feb 28 2024
Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing
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
*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
Feb 21 2024
*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon  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. 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
The Love Below
Feb 14 2024
The Love Below
On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Valentine's Day we discussed the purest expression of love, genital tattooing. We also spoke to artist Adrimetric about his tattoo journey and finding his speciality of penis tattoos. Bonus Episodes Follow Ad on Instagram  Mentioned in this episode:  Mr. Sebastian Interview 1987  Good Time Charlie's Tattoo Man  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
The History of Flash Pt.2
Feb 5 2024
The History of Flash Pt.2
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we continue our journey into the history of flash. 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
*PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
Jan 24 2024
*PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon  On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.  Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks 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
The History of Flash Pt.1
Jan 18 2024
The History of Flash Pt.1
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of flash between the late 19th century and the 1960s.  Stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks  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
*PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon
Jan 10 2024
*PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon  On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about one of the most influential artists of the punk scene, Raymond Pettibon, 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
Merry Christmas from George Burchett
Dec 25 2023
Merry Christmas from George Burchett
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you a special Christmas treat. This is a recording of the legend George Burchett delivering a special Christmas broadcast talking about his life on the BBC in 1943.  Happy Christmas  Matt and Tom xoxo 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