Beneath The Skin

A podcast about the history of everything told through the history of tattooing.

138 Episodes

The Story of Alexander Colville Gordon with Terry Manton
6/4/2026
1:12:50
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 [email protected]
Learning to Tattoo in Prison
4/22/2026
51:47
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 [email protected]
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Amazigh Tattooing
3/27/2026
55:57
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 [email protected]
Eyeball Tattooing
2/2/2026
58:05
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 [email protected]
Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar
1/16/2026
55:34
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 [email protected]
Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies
11/19/2025
1:00:29
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 [email protected]
How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler
11/5/2025
54:21
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 [email protected]
The History of Tattoo Schools
10/29/2025
59:54
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 [email protected]
Tattooing and AI
9/18/2025
1:00:53
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 [email protected]
The Inked Link
9/3/2025
59:19
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 [email protected]

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Beneath The Skin

Beneath The Skin

138 Episodes

The Story of Alexander Colville Gordon with Terry Manton

Learning to Tattoo in Prison

Amazigh Tattooing

Eyeball Tattooing

Stoney Knows How w/ Alan Govenar

Uncovering the Tattoos of the Pazyryk Mummies

How Does Laser Removal Work? with Jordan Butler

The History of Tattoo Schools

Tattooing and AI

The Inked Link