Beyond the Tattoo

A series that explores the in-depth stories of people and their tattoos, along with some fun surprises, as recounted by the subjects and the artists. Beyond every tattoo, there is a story, and we are here to tell it!

1) Stigma Tattoo Bar: Beyond every tattoo there’s a story, and we’re here to tell it. From a radio host and reality star, to military veterans, a cross-dresser and pole dance lessons, “Beyond the Tattoo” visits Stigma Tattoo Bar in Orlando, Florida.

2) Orange Tattoo Company: The team travels up to Annapolis, MD to meet Frankie Orange and crew from Orange Tattoo Company. Frankie is best known for tattooing the cross on Justin Timberlake’s arm, James Hetfield’s neck from Metallica, Rob Zombie, Britany, NSYNC, and many more.

3) Earthday Birthday: This may be the craziest episode by far. Earthday Birthday (EDBD) is a rock festival to celebrate Earth, presented by iHeart (101.1 WJRR). With over 18,000+ hardcore rockers, excitement and mayhem is inevitable.

4) Thirty Six Black Art Collective: From tattooed eyeballs to cadavers, Ouija boards, snakes, dark ink and art, host Elaine “Lanie” Hoxie interviews owner Johnny Nobody. This full disclosed haunted journey is one that will not soon be forgotten.

5) MEGACON After Party: Join host Rachael Tinsley as she parties with the ultimate cosplayers at the MEGACON After Party.

6) Hawaii: Join Etu and Kamalu as they share their heritage of Hawaii, Samoa and the Polynesian tattoo culture in depth.

7) Tampa Bay: Special guest Steven Lee Hall, Jr. from Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid joins forces as Captain Rick and crew undertakes a voyage to the center of Tampa Bay, FL on his brand new yacht for fun in the sun.

Cast: Kelly Wells, Danny Wells, Elaine “Lanie” Hoxie, Scott Messina, Rachael Tinsley, Patric Etu Ah-wong, Kamalu Kong, Kara Robinson, Jarret Robinson, Sierra Renegade, Steven Lee Hall, Jr., Frankie Orange, Johnny Nobody, John Moshi, Supa Dave, Mike Busey, Leya Siri, Evette Young, Rick Lally

Director: Scott Messina