Beneath The Skin

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

Recent Episodes
  • Scottish Tattoo History with Terry Manton
    Apr 29, 2025 – 46:10
  • Jobstoppers with Joakim Steyls (@job.stoppers)
    Apr 3, 2025 – 01:05:54
  • Tattooing and the American Far Right feat. Dr Claire Aubin
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:06:01
  • *UNLOCKED* What's In The Inks?
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:05:27
  • Australia's Tattooed Lady: Cindy Ray
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:00:05
  • Cash Cooper feat. Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:04:16
  • Tattoo Mike Wilson: The Illustrated Man
    Jan 29, 2025 – 55:54
  • The History of Tattoo Prices
    Nov 30, 2024 – 58:25
  • Art in the Aquarium: The Story of Tom Reilly
    Nov 20, 2024 – 56:38
  • The Tools of The Trade feat. Benoit Robitaille
    Oct 11, 2024 – 01:30:41
  • The Failed Tattoo Videogame: Tattoo Assassins
    Sep 26, 2024 – 58:36
  • The History of Lettering
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:10:02
  • UNLOCKED: Tattooing's Missing Link: Greg Irons
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:20:02
  • Dark Ink in The Great White North
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:23:12
  • Tattoos: The Untold History of a Modern Art
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:22:05
  • Bodies of Subversion: An Interview With Margot Mifflin
    Aug 1, 2024 – 01:09:24
  • *PREVIEW* Tattooing Robots
    Jul 24, 2024 – 09:36
  • Unconventional Rituals: Jamie Summers
    Jul 17, 2024 – 46:54
  • Tattooing Down Under with MJ Forrest
    Jun 26, 2024 – 01:13:56
  • I Want Your Skulls
    Jun 12, 2024 – 57:18
  • *PREVIEW* Your Questions Answered
    Jun 5, 2024 – 11:16
  • *UNLOCKED* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
    May 31, 2024 – 01:00:33
  • *PREVIEW* Til Death Do Us Part
    May 22, 2024 – 07:36
  • *PREVIEW* This Is Not A Grass Skirt: Tattooing In Fiji
    May 1, 2024 – 10:58
  • Radical Tenderness and Radical Tattooing with Caro Ley
    Apr 24, 2024 – 01:13:51
  • *PREVIEW* The Tattoo History That Never Was
    Apr 17, 2024 – 10:48
  • *UNLOCKED* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:04:01
  • The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.2
    Mar 27, 2024 – 01:01:07
  • The History of Tattoo Conventions Pt.1
    Mar 13, 2024 – 53:03
  • *UNLOCKED* Navigating the Tension
    Mar 7, 2024 – 59:26
  • *PREVIEW* From Bread to Bathing Suits: Tattoo Branding
    Mar 6, 2024 – 10:31
  • Tā Moko: A Journey Into Māori Tattooing
    Feb 28, 2024 – 01:22:51
  • *PREVIEW* You Wouldn't Download A Tattoo
    Feb 21, 2024 – 11:17
  • The Love Below
    Feb 14, 2024 – 01:02:48
  • The History of Flash Pt.2
    Feb 5, 2024 – 55:24
  • *PREVIEW* The Failed Travelling Tattoo Show
    Jan 24, 2024 – 10:07
  • The History of Flash Pt.1
    Jan 18, 2024 – 57:07
  • *PREVIEW* Four Black Bars: Raymond Pettibon
    Jan 10, 2024 – 11:42
  • Merry Christmas from George Burchett
    Dec 25, 2023 – 14:51
  • *PREVIEW* Pinpricks in the Prison Camp
    Dec 20, 2023 – 09:26
  • *UNLOCKED* The History of Tribal
    Dec 13, 2023 – 58:13
  • *PREVIEW* Woad and Behold: A History of Tattooing and Botany
    Dec 6, 2023 – 11:31
  • A Conversation with The Razzouks of Jerusalem
    Nov 29, 2023 – 27:41
  • *PREVIEW* In The Waiting Room Of God: A History of Woodcut
    Nov 22, 2023 – 09:15
  • The Shaman of the Steppes
    Nov 17, 2023 – 47:07
  • *PREVIEW* Ink Master Season 15 Episode 1
    Nov 15, 2023 – 11:53
  • *PREVIEW* The History of Tribal
    Nov 8, 2023 – 11:27
  • Angels with Sparrow Wings
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:05:30
  • *PREVIEW* The Mutiny on the Bounty: feat Joe Kassabian
    Oct 25, 2023 – 10:35
  • *UNLOCKED* Slip of Existence: The Magical Art of Dan Higgs
    Oct 19, 2023 – 44:34
Recent Reviews
  • 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
  • Thatonedude143
    A great podcast to get tattooed to.
    Been working on a leg sleeve and this is a great way to take my mind off the pain and focus on the art as well as the process!
  • MellowMatt
    A joyful look at hidden history
    Learning about history is one of my favorite ways to pass the time and getting tattooed is one of my favorite ways to get rid of money. This podcast was a joy to find, through the most circuitous route I could imagine that began with sneakily reading cracked.com in the back of class in high school, really liking the work of this Robert Evans guy, then some things happened, he introduces me to Lions Led By Donkeys and then I find out about this podcast. Finally, a history podcast that barely ever leaves me depressed about war crimes or genocide. In fact, this podcast is doing the opposite! Exploring and teaching about the cultures of the world that countries and religions have tried to stamp out. The banter between Thomas and Matt feels genuine and hearing their excitement and how earnestly they discuss the topics or interview guest is a pick me up I didn’t quite expect. They seem like good dudes, especially after their recent donation to support trans youths and families. These men, and their guests, have given me a renewed appreciation for my own tattoo collection and I sincerely look forward to learning more from them and their guests.
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