Chats & Tatts

Professional Athlete Turned Sold Out Festival Creator  - Johnny Shockey's Fascinating Journey. SUMMARY  Johnny Shockey is an interesting individual with an interesting life. He grew up in a small town in southern Alberta, and his dad told him at a young age that sports would be his out. He ended up becoming a professional hockey player before leaving the sport and becoming one of the most well-kno...

  Ekali's Breakthrough: From Sleeping in the Van to Sampling Drake.   SUMMARY    Aaron Della Vedova chats with Nathan Shaw, known as Ekali, who is a music producer, DJ, and EDM trap-style artist. Ekali has worked with heavy hitters from his first song out of the gate which was picked up by Drake. He has worked with Skrillex, Zoo, and Wafia, to name a few. His journey to get to the top of the food...

"Deep Sea Fishing - A Life-Long Dream For Grant Morgan"   SUMMARY   Aaron Della Vedova, host of the podcast Chats and Tatts, welcomes his guest, Grant Morgan. Grant made some bold moves to realize his dream and encourages others to find the courage to find their dreams and pursue them even if it changes over time.   Grant, AKA Captian Morgan, grew up on a ranch in North County, San Diego, and used...

When Prescriptions Become Subscriptions  Explore Health Changes Through Plant-Based Nutrition with Kaska Korvar.   SUMMARY    Aaron Delavadova, the host of Chats and Tats, interviews Kashka, a mother, wife, plant nutritionist, and health advisor. This  episode dives into the importance of growth and change, both in business and in life, and of course nutrition. Kaska is passionate about the enviro...

From Struggling with Trauma to Finding Unconditional Love through Art: The Inspiring Journey of Artist Bo Bramwell     SUMMARY    Aaron Della Vedova welcomed Bo Bramwell to his tattoo shop a year and a half ago, and after only a week, the guest had the courage to follow his dreams and become a freelance artist. After a year and a half, Bo's art and career as a well-known  and respected artist expl...

Delusion and Ego in the Art of Comedy Ft. Stand Up Comic Joe Sib.  Subscribe to our channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@chatsandtatts   Aaron Della Vedova, host of the podcast Chats and Tatts, welcomes local comedian Joe Sib to the show. Joe grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California and had a unique upbringing due to living on a ranch. As a result, he had limited access to what...

What goes around, comes back around!   This harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage, along with her then 7-year-old daughter and being forced to rob a bank became international headline news. In today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' Podcast by Aaron Della Vedova, I am joined by Michelle Renee. She is the CEO of VERB Media Group, the #1 best-selling author of Nine Days: Living my Soul...

SUMMARY     Aaron Della Vedova is hosting a special guest on his Chats and Tats podcast - Tanner Wayne, a musician and drummer. Aaron admires Tanner's skill and has always wanted to learn how to play drums himself. Aaron and Tanner discuss how Tanner came to be a professional drummer and the respect and admiration they have for the art form.     In this conversation, the speaker talks about becomi...

Join us on Chats and Tatts with host Aaron Della Vedova as we delve into the world of contemporary artist Greg Craola Simkins. Known for his vibrant and imaginative pop-surrealist paintings, Craola takes us on a journey through his creative process, influences, and inspirations. From his early beginnings to his current success, Craola shares insights into his unique style and approach to art, as w...

In this weeks BONUS EPISODE, we chat with CEO and Founder of Maglio Knives, Brandon Hampton. Brandon has been developing blades for the culinary world & military for well over a decade. Known for his unique,  one of a kind blades, there is no question he err 's on the side of innovation. His entire business is built around sourcing, creating, and using the best possible materials for the knives he...

We are chatting with none other than world renowned tattoo artist Dave Koenig today on the Chats and Tatts show.  AI is all the rage these days and everyone is talking about how this will impact different industries.  But how will AI impact the tattoo community and the artistic process of tattooing?  Will tattooing become less personal and more computerized?  We dive into this topic and much more...

Don Miguel Ruiz Jr  visits the Chats and Tatts  podcast for a conversation with Aaron Della Vedova. The Four Agreements changed my life.  This episode is deeply personal and special to me. Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. is a renowned spiritual teacher and an internationally bestselling author. He has spent his life guiding others to personal freedom through his profound insights regarding the mastery of self...

Breaking into the rock music scene is tough, especially for a woman.   Badass rock music front woman, Dorothy Martin, is our guest in today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' with host Aaron Della Vedova. Doroty is an artist, songwriter, and vocalist of the American rock band, Dorothy. Dorothy is an American rock singer, known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. She released her debut al...

I'm a skater. It's that simple.   In today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' Podcast by Aaron Della Vedova, I am joined by Jamie Thomas, a professional skateboarder, and the owner of Zero Skateboards and Garage Days Collection.   Jamie started skateboarding when he was in high school with friends. His journey wasn't an easy rock as he suffered to be an 'outsider,' slept on the streets, experienced hung...

Find the fighter in you!   In today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' Podcast by Aaron Della Vedova, I am joined by Chris "The Crippler" Leben, an American former mixed martial artist, referee, and bare-knuckle boxer. Also, he's a former WEC champion, UFC fighter, MMA coach, and MMA referee!   Chris competed in the MMA from 2002 to 2013, one of the most notable fighters in the Middleweight division, ho...

"I'm sorry, I can't be perfect." ~ If you're a 90's baby, you definitely know this song's lyrics!   In today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' Podcast by Aaron Della Vedova, I am joined by Pierre Bouvier, the lead vocalist, frontman, and songwriter of the rock band, Simple Plan. In this episode we talk about tattoos. (of course), friendship, the changing music industry, getting his first record deal an...