Episodes
Episodes



Monday Nov 06, 2023
Angels with Sparrow Wings
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
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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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
*PREVIEW* The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday 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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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
*UNLOCKED* Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday 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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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
*PREVIEW* The Truth About The Picts
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses the truth and myths surrounding the tattooed people of ancient Scotland, The Picts
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Production by Thomas O'Mahony
Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
H.R. Giger: Between Man and Machine
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
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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Friday Sep 29, 2023
*PREVIEW* The New Old Style
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about defining the elusive 'New Old Style'
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Production by Thomas O'Mahony
Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art)
Intro Music by Dan McKenna
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Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Long Legs, Small Heads: the History of Pin Ups
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
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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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
*UNLOCKED* The Untold Legend of Jessie Knight
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
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.
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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