The Art Of Human Restraint

The Art Of Human Restraint

From The Modern Mann by Olly Mann

June 10, 2026 · 1h 27m · Season 17 · Episode 6

About this episode

Tad Tomlinson discusses his experiences in the leatherworking subculture and the creation of luxury bondage equipment.

When Tad Tomlinson set out to learn leatherworking, he stumbled into one of Britain's most secretive subcultures.From handcrafted gimp masks and bespoke straitjackets to dungeon installations and novelty jockstraps, Tad spent years making luxury bondage equipment for wealthy, discerning collectors.In this eye-opening conversation with Olly, he recalls some of his most elaborate commissions - including a coffin that transformed into a sacrificial altar; reflects on the military and medical fantasies that occasionally tested his comfort zone; and lifts the lid on a much misunderstood community…_____________Meanwhile, in the Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart - burned by his seemingly non-cancelable ‘free pants’ subscription - investigates the world of AI-enhanced gadgetry.Can note-taking devices like Plaud and Anker’s Soundcore elevate the drudgery of a morning meeting? Will smart catflap OnlyCat help cat owners block unwanted ‘contraband’ from their homes? And what exactly is the Rabbit R1 for? Ollie finds out…_____________Elsewhere, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox tackles phimosis and adult circumcision, and advises a couple in their twenties whose bedroom activity is losing its lustre after…

People in this episode

Host: Olly Mann

Guest: Tad Tomlinson

Topics covered

  • leatherworking
  • bondage equipment
  • subcultures
  • AI gadgets
  • adult circumcision
  • relationships
  • music

Keywords

  • leatherworking
  • bondage
  • subculture
  • AI gadgets
  • adult circumcision
  • relationships
  • music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: alt-J

Books & works: Track and Field

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