Beneath The Skin

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Bonus Interview: Senior Archive and Photographic Conservator Lisa Childs Feb 17, 2023

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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.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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The Tattoo History of Japan Pt.2 Feb 15, 2023

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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.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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*PREVIEW* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight Feb 10, 2023

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Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 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

The Tattoo History of Japan Pt.1 Feb 01, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're starting off our journey in the East with the first instalment of our 3 part series on the history of Japan and Japanese tattooing.

In this first episode we learn about the indigenous Ainu people of Japan, native to Hokkaido, who's unique tattoo tradition has been almost wiped out from contemporary Japanese society.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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*PREVIEW* Remembering Lyle Tuttle Jan 25, 2023

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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.

Check out: The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson from the Lyle Tuttle collection

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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Talking Shop and Toilet Paper Jan 18, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin, we're talking to shop owners about the reality of owning a tattoo studio in 2023. Clients, Instagram, and the price of toilet paper, this episode has everything you always wanted to know.

We're joined again by fan favourite Peter Oakmund Madsen (Northern Black, Whitley Bay, UK), and Benny the Butcher (Meatshop Tattoo, Barcelona, Spain), and Sylvain Liengme (Add Ink Tattoo, Geneva, Switzerland)

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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*PREVIEW* American Freakshow Part. 1 Jan 11, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin its Tom's turn to solo the show and he's bringing the first episode of our new series American Freakshow, a deep dive into the history and cultural legacy of the freaks and freak shows of the 19th and 20th century.

Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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UNLOCKED: Digging Up the Past (feat. Aaron Deter Wolf) Jan 04, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we speak to Tennessee based Archaeologist Aaron Deter Wolf about his research into prehistoric tattooing in the Americas, and how still to this day we're discovering that tattooing is going further back in time than previously thought.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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A Special Christmas Message Dec 24, 2022

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Just a quick message from Tom and Matt to say thank you for all your support this year and to wish you a very happy Christmas. 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