Beneath The Skin

The Story of Alexander Colville Gordon with Terry Manton 04.06.2026 1j 12mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're once again joined by Terry Manton to discuss his new book Hidden Legacy - The Life And Art of Alexander Colville Gordon. Buy Terry's Book Here Hear Extra Episodes Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Learning to Tattoo in Prison 22.04.2026 51mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing a new program in the United States where prisoners are learning to tattoo. Hear Extra Episodes Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Amazigh Tattooing 27.03.2026 55mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of Amazigh tattooing Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Eyeball Tattooing 02.02.2026 58mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing one of tattooing's last taboos, eyeball tattooing Support the Show 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@gmail.com

Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar 16.01.2026 55mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by writer, filmmaker, photographer, and historian Alan Govenar to talk about his career documenting the world of tattooing, and his relationship with famed tattooist Stoney St. Clair. Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies 19.11.2025 1j

In this week's episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolfe, Dr. Gino Caspari, and Danny Riday to discuss their groundbreaking new research into the tattoos on the Pazyryk mummies. This episode was published early on our Patreon, you can subscribe here to get more Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler 05.11.2025 54mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by laser removal specialist and owner of JHB Removals, Jordan Butler to talk about how exactly laser removal works, and so much more. Follow Jordan on Instagram Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

The History of Tattoo Schools 29.10.2025 59mnt

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the history of tattoo schools. Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Tattooing and AI 18.09.2025 1j

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're discussing the creeping wave of AI in tattooing, is it good or is it the end? Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

The Inked Link 03.09.2025 59mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by artist Briony Godivala to discuss her fascinating project The Inked Link Follow Briony Online Webshop 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@gmail.com

The History of Tattoo Stencils 02.08.2025 58mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin, we talked about the history of tattoo stencils Buy our books here 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@gmail.com

Reconstructive Tattooing with Tanya Buxton 09.07.2025 1j 8mnt

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we are joined by tattooist and educator Tanya Buxton to talk about her work as an artist, as well as her work as founder of the Mastectomy Tattoo Alliance. Follow Tanya on Instagram Buy Ikasaki Vol.1 London Tattoo Society Coffee Table Book 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 in a WW2 Prison Camp 24.06.2025 58mnt

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about British tattooist Charlie Dick and his time tattooing while interned in a Nazi prisoner of war camp in Poland during WW2. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a rare brief interview with Charlie London Tattoo Society Coffee Table Book 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

Egg or No Egg?: Christian Warlich with Dr. Ole Wittmann 30.05.2025 1j

On this week's episode of Beneath the Skin, we're joined by Dr. Ole Wittmann to talk about early German tattooist Christian Warlich, as well as his unique Warlich rum brand Follow Ole Online Ole's Campaign Webshop 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@gmail.com

The Eunuch Maker with Alice Snape 08.05.2025 1j 16mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by writer, journalist, and all round brilliant person Alice Snape to discuss the shocking Eunuch Maker case, as well as her work in the TattooMeToo movement. Follow Alice on Instagram Webshop 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@gmail.com

Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton 29.04.2025 47mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by the wonderful Terry Manton to talk about Scottish tattoo history and his work as a tattoo historian Follow Terry on Instagram Webshop 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@gmail.com

Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers) 03.04.2025 1j 5mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by Joakim Steyls, the photographer behind the incredible Jobstoppers project to discuss his work and what a jobstopper means in 2025. Follow Jobstoppers on Instagram Webshop 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@gmail.com

Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin 12.03.2025 1j 6mnt

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by historian Dr. Claire Aubin to discuss tattooing among the American far right. Dr. Aubin is the host of the newly launched podcast This Guy Sucked, a show where historians and scholars explore guys who sucked throughout history. Follow This Guy Sucked on Spotify Webshop 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@gmail.com

*UNLOCKED* What's In The Inks? 06.03.2025 1j 5mnt

On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Dr. John Swierk about his recently published research into what really is in tattoo inks. The paper is Kelli Moseman, Ahshabibi Ahmed, Alexander Ruhren, and John R. Swierk "What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market". Analytical Chemistry 2024 96 (9), 3906-3913. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05687 and is attached below. Beneath the Skin Store 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

Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray 19.02.2025 1j

On this weeks episode of Beneath the Skin we're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod MJ Forrest to talk about the world famous Cindy Ray (real name Bev Nicholas) Follow MJ on Instagram Webshop 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@gmail.com