Heartdea13r with Christopher Gonda

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 94 // Bob Bert aka Robert Bertelli (Author, Drummer, Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Chrome Cranks, & Founder, BB Gun Magazine) Summary Bob Bert reflects on a remarkable life that spans the earliest days of Sonic Youth, working on Andy Warhol's art, the New York No Wave movement, and more than four decades in underground music. Rather than c...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 006 // Peter Summit (Lead Singer, Crashing Wayward) Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://mediagroup.v13.net/values/ Summary Christopher Gonda sits down with Crashing Wayward frontman Peter Summit to explore the internal battle behind the band's single “Going Blind” and the upcoming ‘Fight Within’ EP....

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #015 // Len May (CEO at EndoDNA, Podcast Host, Author, PolyMath, Global Speaker, Entrepreneur) x Bob Bert aka Robert Bertelli (Author, Drummer, Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Chrome Cranks, & Founder, BB Gun Magazine) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a questi...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #014 // Jason Schoellen (Artist & Senior Digital Operations Manager at UPtv) x Len May (CEO at EndoDNA, Podcast Host, Author, PolyMath, Global Speaker, Entrepreneur) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Artist & Senior Digital Operation...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #013 // Jaime French (Actor, Singer, Comedian & YouTuber) x Jason Schoellen (Artist & Senior Digital Operations Manager at UPtv) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Actor, Singer, Comedian & YouTuber, Jaime French asks Artist &...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #012 // Jonny Hetherington (Vocalist, Art of Dying) x Jaime French (Actor, Singer, Comedian & YouTuber) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Art of Dying frontman Jonny Hetherington asks Actor, Singer, Comedian & YouTuber, Jaime French:...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 93 // Len May, CEO at EndoDNA, Podcast Host, Author, PolyMath, Global Speaker, Entrepreneur) Summary Len May reflects on overcoming childhood trauma, redefining ADHD as a unique strength rather than a limitation, and discovering how self-awareness and forgiveness transformed both his life and his relationship with his father. Together, Len and...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 92 // Jason Schoellen, Artist & Senior Digital Operations Manager at UPtv Summary Jason Schoellen joins Christopher Gonda to share the remarkable story behind an AI-assisted album he wrote entirely for his wife after a life-changing shift in how he viewed love, work, and himself. What began as deeply personal love letters became a powerful...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 005 // Grand Agent (aka Mazzie Casher), Artist, Activist, and Community Leader) Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://mediagroup.v13.net/values/ Summary Grand Agent joins Christopher Gonda to explore how hip-hop, history, and personal responsibility can serve as catalysts for meaningful change. From the s...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 91 // Jaime French (Actor, Singer, Comedian & YouTuber) Summary In this candid conversation with Jaime French, she reflects on her unconventional journey from hairstylist to YouTube creator, comedian, actor, and musician, sharing how creativity, resilience, and a willingness to say “yes” shaped her career. Jaime opens up about overcoming ch...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 90 // Josh Adam Klinghoffer aka Pluralone (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam) Summary In this philosophical conversation, Josh Adam Klinghoffer reflects on creativity, self-doubt, authenticity, and the release of his new Pluralone album, ‘A Drop in the Ocean.’ Drawing from decades of experience with artists like Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers,...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 89 // Jonny Hetherington (Founder and Frontman, Art of Dying) Summary In this deeply personal conversation, Jonny Hetherington of Art of Dying reflects on the connection between life, death, creativity, and the human spirit. He opens up about the stories behind songs like "Get Through This," "Die Trying," and "Best I Ca...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 004 // Ray Hawthorne Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://v13.net/values/ Summary In this heartdea13r Value Session, pop punk artist Ray Hawthorne opens up about nine years of sobriety, the deeply personal story behind his single “I Tried,” and why truth became the foundation of both his recovery and his...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #011 // Lauren Monroe (Musician, Speaker, Educator) & Rick Allen (Drummer, Def Leppard) x Jonny Hetherington (Vocalist, Art of Dying) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Lauren Monroe (Musician, Speaker, Educator) & Rick Allen (Drummer...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 88 // Lauren Monroe (Musician, Speaker, Educator) & Rick Allen (Drummer, Def Leppard) Summary In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Christopher Gonda sits down with Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen to explore resilience, healing, creativity, and the transformative power of perspective. Together, they discuss ov...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 003 // Damon Tate & Tyler Ennis on Of Virtue Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://v13.net/values/ Summary In this heartdea13r Value Session, Christopher Gonda sits down with Of Virtue vocalists Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate to explore the pursuit of happiness, mental wellness, and personal growth. The c...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #010 // Daði Freyr (Modern Pop Artist) & Lauren Monroe (Musician, Speaker, Educator) & Rick Allen (Drummer, Def Leppard) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, modern pop artist Daði Freyr asks Lauren Monroe (Musician, Speaker, Educator)...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 87 // Daði Freyr (Modern Pop Musician) Summary In this heartfelt conversation, Daði Freyr reflects on how fatherhood transformed his sense of purpose, inspired his biggest hit, and shaped the themes of his latest album, ‘Too Much Not Enough.’ He opens up about the challenge of staying present while balancing creativity, family life, and an inte...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #009 // Kevin Gillis (Musician, Writer, Producer, Composer, and creator of The Raccoons) & Daði Freyr (Modern Pop Artist) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Kevin Gillis (Musician, Writer, Producer, Composer, and creator of The Raccoons)...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #008 // Noah Derksen (Singer-Songwriter) + Kevin Gillis (Musician, Writer, Producer, Composer, and creator of The Raccoons) Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Derksen asks Kevin Gillis (Musician, Writer, Produc...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 86 // Kevin Gillis (Musician, Writer, Producer, Composer, and creator of The Raccoons) Summary In this heartdea13r conversation, Kevin Gillis reflects on the remarkable journey that took him from aspiring folk singer to the creator of The Raccoons, one of Canada’s most beloved animated series. He shares how real-life experiences, family values,...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 002 // Teagan Johnston Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://v13.net/values/ Summary In this Heartdea13r Value Session, Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Teagan Johnston joins host Christopher Gonda to explore the values of Valour and Vigour through the lens of creativity, community, resilience, and...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 85 // Noah Derksen (Singer-Songwriter blending Folk, Country, and Indie) Summary Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Derksen reflects on the making of his album ‘Mercy on the Skyline,’ the importance of community, and why creativity is often born from reflection rather than suffering itself. Drawing on experiences ranging from growing up in the Men...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 001 // Leoni Jane Kennedy Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://v13.net/values/ Summary In this heartdea13r Value Session, singer, songwriter and guitarist Leoni Jane Kennedy opens up about the resilience, self-belief, and hard-earned lessons behind her debut album ‘Synthetic.’ Reflecting on more than a d...

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // guest 2 guest #007 // Umraan Syed + Singer-Songwriter Summary Welcome to guest 2 guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Chicago-based artist Umraan Syed asks Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Derksen: Were you inspired and creative or not when at your rock bottom?