{"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":"114: The Man Behind Inked Abroad ft. Dakota weik","slug":"114-the-man-behind-inked-abroad-ft-dakota-weik","published_at":"2026-06-03T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/114-the-man-behind-inked-abroad-ft-dakota-weik","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141","url":"https://e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147.libsyn.com/114-the-man-behind-inked-abroad-ft-dakota-weik","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147/Dakota_Final_Audio.mp3?dest-id=3798456","summary":"Dakota Weik, a tattoo ethnographer, has embarked on a remarkable journey that transitions him from showcasing tattoo artists around the world through his popular show \"Inked Abroad\" to becoming a tattoo apprentice in Germany. This shift not only reflects his deep passion for tattooing but also underscores the importance of mastering traditional techniques before advancing to more complex styles. In this episode of \"Chats and Tatts,\" host Aaron Della Vedova takes us on a journey to the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris, a renowned tattoo convention filled with some of the best tattoo artists in the world. Aaron sits down with Dakota as he shares insights into his mission of discovering and showcasing exceptional tattoo artists globally, highlighting the artistry and significance behind their work. With Dakota's show gaining viral popularity, boasting half a million followers and millions of views, the conversation dives into the evolving landscape of tattoo culture and the challenges of keeping up with emerging talents. Tune in to learn about the intersection of art and culture in the world of tattooing! Chat Highlights: 00:00:00 - Apprenticeship B00:01:00 - Inked Abroad 00:02:14 - The Origin of Inked Abroad 00:03:56 - Transition to Tattoo Apprenticeship 00:05:28 - the 3 day Tattoo Sessions 00:07:07 - The Mental Battle of Enduring Large Scale Tattoos 00:08:23 - Documenting the Apprenticeship Journey 00:10:08 - Discovering Artistic Talent Later in Life 00:12:22 - The Support and Pressure from the Tattoo Community 00:14:19 - The Importance of Realism in Tattooing 00:16:11 - The Global Tattoo Community and Travel Restrictions 00:17:28 - Passion for Preserving Tattoo Craft 00:18:53 - The Impact of tattooing on Personal Relationships 00:19:00 - Continuing Inked Abroad and Future…","meta_description":"Dakota Weik, a tattoo ethnographer, has embarked on a remarkable journey that transitions him from showcasing tattoo artists around the world through his…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1246,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chats-tatts-5954141/episodes/114-the-man-behind-inked-abroad-ft-dakota-weik/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/114-the-man-behind-inked-abroad-ft-dakota-weik.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}