A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Jim Ward Audio Interview

Xeni over at BoingBoing has posted a nice follow-up interview with Jim Ward (available both in audio and in transcript form) about both piercing history, and the Louie (father of Karl) Rove piercing story. Click the picture of Jim to jump right to the interview now.

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Comments

10 responses to “Jim Ward Audio Interview”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I found it interesting that Jim didn’t know who Louie’s son was until now!

  2. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    “we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy”.

    Priceless. Many thanks Shannon.

  3. gaugesophia Avatar
    gaugesophia

    I really hope that this catches someone’s attention outside the body modification culture. Really.

  4. Piercing Pete Avatar

    If anyone says “Who’s Jim Ward Anyway” they should die

  5. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    I really wish some of the younger ModBlog watchers would read this and learn from it.

    Shannon – Maybe you could do another jump with Jim sporting some fake breasts just for the newer crowd 😀

    Can’t wait for his book to come out and those PFIQ reprints. Getting them over Ebay is expensive business.

  6. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Jim Ward sounds so sweet. I feel like he genuinely cares about everyone he speaks of. His answers are very thoughtful and cautious. Fakir seems much the same, so maybe it’s partially a result of the difficulties they’ve endured over the years. I don’t care about seeing celebrities and don’t get star-struck at all. However, going to see Modify: The Movie, my husband was incredibly amused to see me act like a groupie upon seeing both Fakir and Jim. I hope this whole “Karl Rove’s pierced gay father” results in some new perspectives and open-mindedness in the mainstream.

  7. Dina Avatar

    What a fantastic interview!

  8. Mitch Avatar
    Mitch

    Obligatory negative comment from Giles received, carry on.

  9. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Mitch are you American by any chance?

  10. Mitch Avatar
    Mitch

    Giles – Yes I am.

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