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.
Jim Ward Audio Interview
Written by
Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News
- Twelve Points to the Skyby JonathonThere’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
- Ontario SusCon 2025by JonathonIn March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
- Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezineby NefDear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
- BME Social Mediaby NefWord of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
- BMEShopby NefDespite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested. Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop
- Rachel Larratt 1980-2022by Jen SavageUnfortunately, when we lost some of the ModBlog content, it included the post about Rachel’s passing. (Original Post) Rachel passed away on June 22, 2022. She died in her sleep. Even now, it’s extremely difficult to write this post. Rachel meant so much to so… Read more: Rachel Larratt 1980-2022
Comments
10 responses to “Jim Ward Audio Interview”
I found it interesting that Jim didn’t know who Louie’s son was until now!
“we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy”.
Priceless. Many thanks Shannon.
I really hope that this catches someone’s attention outside the body modification culture. Really.
If anyone says “Who’s Jim Ward Anyway” they should die
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.
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.
What a fantastic interview!
Obligatory negative comment from Giles received, carry on.
Mitch are you American by any chance?
Giles – Yes I am.