Beneath The Skin

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Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin Aug 01, 2024

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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.

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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* Tattooing Robots Jul 24, 2024

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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

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro music by Dan McKenna

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Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers Jul 17, 2024

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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.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro music by Dan McKenna

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Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest Jun 26, 2024

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by friend of the show MJ Forrest to talk about the history of tattooing in Australia.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro music by Dan McKenna

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I Want Your Skulls Jun 12, 2024

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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.

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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* Your Questions Answered Jun 05, 2024

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we answered your questions!

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro music by Dan McKenna

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*UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show May 31, 2024

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival.

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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* Til Death Do Us Part May 22, 2024

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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.

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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* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji May 01, 2024

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses some interesting stories from the history of tattooing in Fiji.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)