Beneath The Skin

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Beneath the Skin is a podcast chronicling the interconnected history of the world through the complicated history of tattooing. Hosted by Art History professor, museum curator, and tattoo historian Dr Matt Lodder, and podcast producer, and tattoo collector Thomas O’Mahony. The show is trying to tell the history of tattooing as it interweaves with politics, society, and the weirdest corners of the world. So why don’t you join us, and take a journey beneath the skin.

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Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

Apr 23 2024 73 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Hamburg based artist Caro Ley about her radical approach to tattooing, connection, and art. Follow Caro on Instagram Get more Tattoo History on Instagram 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 [email protected]

*PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was

Apr 17 2024 10 mins  
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about two tattoo history books that never came to be LIVE SHOW TICKETS Get more Tattoo History on Instagram 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

*UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Apr 10 2024 64 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown. LIVE SHOW TICKETS Bonus Episodes Get more Tattoo History on Instagram 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 th

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2

Mar 27 2024 61 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're continuing our series on the history of tattoo conventions. Beneath the Skin Store Bonus Episodes 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 [email protected]

The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1

Mar 13 2024 53 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're covering the early history of tattoo conventions. Bonus Episodes Beneath the Skin Store 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 [email protected]

*UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension

Mar 07 2024 59 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to friend of the show Adam McDade about his research on the inner experience of tattooists. Follow Adam on Instagram Adam's Website 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

*PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding

Mar 06 2024 10 mins  
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at any tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're talking about several stories of how tattoos have been used in branding, and also discussed the long lost Schiaparelli tattoo inspired bathing suits from the 1920s Beneath the Skin Store If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony

Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing

Feb 28 2024 82 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Māori artist Te Rangitu Netana to talk about the history of Tā Moko and it's place within māori culture in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Beneath the Skin Store Follow Te on Instagram 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

*PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo

Feb 21 2024 11 mins  
Hear the rest of this episode exclusively at the £5 or above tier on Patreon On this episode of Beneath the Skin we're discussing copyright, tattooing, and the recent Kat Von D legal battle with copyright and law professor Dr. Melanie Stockton Brown. If you want to follow us online for more updates CLICK HERE Production by Thomas O'Mahony Artwork by Joe Painter (jcp_art) Intro mus

The Love Below

Feb 14 2024 62 mins  
On this episode of Beneath the Skin for Valentine's Day we discussed the purest expression of love, genital tattooing. We also spoke to artist Adrimetric about his tattoo journey and finding his speciality of penis tattoos. Bonus Episodes Follow Ad on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Mr. Sebastian Interview 1987 Good Time Charlie's Tattoo Man If you want to follow us online for