Beneath The Skin

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Cash Cooper feat. Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom Feb 05, 2025

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Paul 'Rambo' Ramsbottom to talk about the legendary British tattooist Cash Cooper.

Paul is the owner of Rambo's Tattoo Parlour and Rambo's Tattoo Museum in Manchester's historic Northern Quarter and recently published his phenomenal book on Cash Cooper AVAILABLE HERE

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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

Tattoo Mike Wilson: The Illustrated Man Jan 29, 2025

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Ethan Hill to discuss the famous Tattoo Mike Wilson

Ethan is a photographer and filmmaker producing an upcoming documentary about the life of Tattoo Mike Wilson

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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 Prices Nov 30, 2024

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the history of tattoo pricing

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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

Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly Nov 20, 2024

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about early British tattoist Tom Reilly

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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 Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille Oct 11, 2024

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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.

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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 Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins Sep 26, 2024

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the unreleased (officially) video game Tattoo Assassins

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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 Lettering Sep 11, 2024

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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.

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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: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons Sep 04, 2024

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we cover the life of painter, comics artist, and tattooist Greg Irons

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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

Dark Ink in The Great White North Aug 28, 2024

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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'.

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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

Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art Aug 14, 2024

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On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we bring you Matts preview of his new book from the BMX.net conference in Berlin