The Lizardman reveals his 30-year body modification journey, from first tattoo to forehead implants and a split tongue. Askia dives into Erik's transformation from philosophy student to professional freak, exploring the painful procedures, public reactions, and why he chose to become a reptilian symbol. This episode explores the fascinating world of extreme body modification through the eyes of Erik "The Lizardman" Sprague, whose journey began with a simple black shoulder tattoo and evolved into a complete reptilian transformation. From using student loan money to fund his initial modifications to pioneering tongue-splitting procedures in the 1990s, Erik shares the physical pain, cultural significance, and personal liberation behind his choices. The conversation ranges from the philosophical aspects of challenging human appearance to practical considerations like pain management during 700 hours of tattooing. Erik also discusses his career as a performance artist, his Guinness World Record for ear lifting, and the ethical responsibilities of being an advocate for body modification in a changing society. Despite numerous near-death experiences, including electrocution during a basketball game performance, Erik remains passionate about his choices and leaves listeners with powerful advice: "Don't quit." Follow THE LIZARDMAN on Instagram: @thelizardman23 Go check out Warming Trends, the company that built the amazing fire centerpiece on our set! https://www.warming-trends.com Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction: The Lizardman 00:01:59 - The Decision and Initial Tattoo 00:03:42 - Planning and Pain 00:07:12 - Challenging the Human Appearance 00:12:46 - The Reptile Choice 00:18:08 - Teeth Filing 00:20:14 - Tongue Splitting 00:22:40 - Forehead Implants 00:26:50 - Future Modifications 00:29:06 - Body Modification and Horror 00:31:32 - Professional Performing Career 00:44:33 - Ear Lifting 00:47:43 - Horrorble Would You Rather 00:57:04 - Near-Death Experiences 01:02:09 - Final Advice #HorrorblePodcast #bodymodification #thelizardman #extremetattoos #sideshowperformer #tonguesplitting #Paranormal #HorrorFans #freakshow #bodytransformation #humanreptile #alternativelifestyle