{"podcast":{"title":"Chats & Tatts","slug":"chats-tatts-5954141","podcast_index_feed_id":5954141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/452067/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/452067","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/8/4/6/5846a5dd28019480d959afa2a1bf1c87/chats_and_tatts_logo_-_apple.png","author":"Aaron. Della Vedova","episode_count":116,"summary":"Chats & Tatts host, Aaron Della Vedova, is known for pushing the creative boundaries with every artistic medium he works in. However, his full coverage back pieces, rib to legs, and torso tattoos are definitely his specialty. With long hours tattooing well known musicians, athletes, public figures, influencers and many others, Aaron knows that tattooing heavily involves building a relationship, a bond, with his clients. On Chats & Tatts, he dives into those relationships with his clients, helping tell their stories, share their crazy pasts and path, and many times sharing a glimpse into his guests getting a tattoo on the show. Tune in to get a behind the curtain peek at the world of high level artistic tattooing and those who express themselves through this fascinating, diverse medium while radically redefining the art of modern tattooing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T04:18:41.248332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141"},"episode":{"title":"#101: Mushrooms, Mayans, and Masterpieces ft. Freddy Jay","slug":"101-mushrooms-mayans-and-masterpieces-ft-freddy-jay","published_at":"2025-12-03T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/101-mushrooms-mayans-and-masterpieces-ft-freddy-jay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141","url":"https://e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147.libsyn.com/mushrooms-mayans-and-masterpieces-ft-freddy-jay","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147/Freddy_FINAL_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=3798456","summary":"Freddy Jay's journey into tattooing is a captivating story of unexpected beginnings and unwavering commitment. At the age of 19, he found himself at a crossroads in life, having once aspired to become a pilot due to his love for surfing and the freedom it represented. However, as he matured, he realized that the life of a pilot was not meant for him. Instead, he began to explore his creative side, which ultimately led him to the world of tattooing. In this episode of Chats and Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova returns to his home studio, bringing a vibrant tribal energy to the conversation. Joined by Freddy, the duo explores the fascinating spiritual practices of ancient civilizations, focusing on the Mayans and Aztecs. Aaron shares his unique experience of micro-dosing mushrooms to enhance the episode's vibe, drawing parallels between the Mayans' pursuit of knowledge and intellect through plant medicine and the more aggressive, corporate nature of the Aztecs. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that delves into the spiritual connections of the past and their significance in understanding our own artistic and spiritual journeys. Chat Highlights: [00:01:09] Aztec and Mayan energy. [00:04:01] Artistic journey through tattooing. [00:09:08] Polynesian tattoo inspiration. [00:12:44] Mentorship in the tattoo industry. [00:15:38] Tattoo apprenticeship challenges. [00:22:17] Different times of tattooing culture. [00:24:39] Tattooing as a personal journey. [00:28:01] Cultural influences in tattooing. [00:30:40] Toltec traditions and philosophy. [00:34:45] Mayan head shaping practices. [00:38:16] Celebration of physical differences. [00:42:27] Ancient civilizations and new discoveries. [00:46:40] Travel and cultural inspiration. [00:52:01] Immersing in Mexican culture. [00:54:44…","meta_description":"Freddy Jay's journey into tattooing is a captivating story of unexpected beginnings and unwavering commitment. At the age of 19, he found himself at a cro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3968,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chats-tatts-5954141/episodes/101-mushrooms-mayans-and-masterpieces-ft-freddy-jay/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/101-mushrooms-mayans-and-masterpieces-ft-freddy-jay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}