Beneath The Skin

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*PREVIEW* Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1 Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Tom is once again torturing Matt by forcing him to watch the latest season of Ink Master

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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 History of Tribal Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the history of modern tribal tattooing.

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Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro music by Dan McKenna

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Angels with Sparrow Wings Nov 06, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the enigmatic figure of Dr. Samuel Steward, aka Phil Sparrow and his tattoos, the Hell's Angels, and his work with Alfred Kinsey.

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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 Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt and Tom are joined by author, historian, and host of the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast Joe Kassabian to talk about the Mutiny on the Bounty and the history of Pitcairn Island

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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* Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs Oct 19, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about the art of musician, poet, and tattooist Dan Higgs.

Higgs is a very influential artist in many forms, being the frontman for two legendary post hardcore bands, Reptile House and subsequently Lungfish, a prolific poet who's limited printed works are highly sought after, and most importantly to us, an incredible tattooist. Higgs is also notable an intensely private person but what is publicly available of his work and his words of varying forms speaks volumes.

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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 Truth About The Picts Oct 11, 2023

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Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon New Shirts Available Here On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses the truth and myths surrounding the tattooed people of ancient Scotland, The Picts 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

H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine Oct 04, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke about the legendary painter and artist H.R. Giger with writer, art curator, and Giger expert Myroslava Hartmond

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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 New Old Style Sep 29, 2023

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Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about defining the elusive 'New Old Style' 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

Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups Sep 21, 2023

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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we start our new premium series on the the different artists and movements that have influenced modern tattooing.

Tattooing as a medium owes a lot to other forms. From painting to sculpture, from art high low and in between, its all influenced tattooing in some form

We'll be covering artists like Ralph Bakshi and HR. Giger, and movements like expressionism, post modernism and others. On this first episode we're covering the history of the Pin Up

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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 Untold Legend of Jessie Knight Sep 14, 2023

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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.

Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)

Intro Music by Dan McKenna

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