100 episodes

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.

Beneath The Skin Beneath The Skin

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    • 4.8 • 23 Ratings

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.

    *PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered

    *PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered

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    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we answered your questions!
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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

    • 11 min
    *UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

    *UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show

    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talked about the short-lived Tattoo The Earth travelling tattoo and music festival. 
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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

    • 1 hr
    *PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part

    *PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part

    Hear the rest of this episode exclusively on Patreon 
    On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses tattooing and death.
    Apologies for the recent delays on episodes, Tom suffered a death in his family at the beginning of the month so we had to pause production for a couple of weeks but we'll be back on schedule next week.
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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

    • 7 min
    *PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji

    *PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji

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    On this episode of Beneath the Skin Matt discusses some interesting stories from the history of tattooing in Fiji.
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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

    • 10 min
    Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

    Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley

    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we spoke to Hamburg based artist Caro Ley about her radical approach to tattooing, connection, and art.
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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

    • 1 hr 13 min
    *PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was

    *PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was

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    On this episode of Beneath the Skin we talk about two tattoo history books that never came to be
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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

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

MANIA.tat-2 ,

Excellent tattoo and history podcast

This is by far one of the best tattoo podcasts out there, if not the very best one. Excellent, thoughtful discussion and deep dives into topics not covered elsewhere. Great guest interviews. I’ve listened to every episode more than once and I can’t say that for any other podcast, but I am a tattooer! I do think this podcast is great for anyone interested in history and tattooing, not just tattooists. Keep up the good work!

manayunk wall ,

more than just ink

Really great history here, specifically the History of Japanese tattooing episodes!! And I don't even have a tattoo!!

raaiinnyyyyy ,

Great for my curious mind

I’m pretty uninformed but the hosts seem to be interested in providing an interesting well researched show. Quite well done

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