{"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":"#97: A Body of Work: The Matt Jordan Episode","slug":"97-a-body-of-work-the-matt-jordan-episode","published_at":"2025-10-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/97-a-body-of-work-the-matt-jordan-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141","url":"https://e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147.libsyn.com/the-intersection-of-tattooing-and-fine-art-with-matt-jordan","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147/Matt_Jordan_FINAL_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=3798456","summary":"In this episode, host Aaron Della Vedova delves into the importance of creating art for oneself rather than for external approval, highlighting the personal connection and significance behind each piece of work. The discussion with New Zealand-based tattoo artist Matt Jordan emphasizes the value of handmade artistry in an increasingly digital world, celebrating the unique and analog nature of tattooing. Matt is a phenomenal tattoo artist whose work has left a lasting impression on many. \"What are you going to do to separate yourself? What are you going to do so that you can look at your work and be like, yeah, that's fucking, I love that.\" This statement underscores the idea that true satisfaction in art comes from creating something meaningful to the artist. When artists focus on their own beliefs and values, they produce work that reflects their unique perspectives, resulting in a sense of pride and ownership. Tune in for a deep dive into the passion and dedication that fuels the tattooing craft, and discover how personal expression can lead to a renaissance in creativity. Chat Highlights: [00:01:05] Art made by hand. [00:04:18] Tattooing legacy and personal journey. [00:09:01] Passion for tattooing journey. [00:15:54] Learning through mentorship moments. [00:24:58] Learning how to refine art. [00:29:05] Quitting tattooing for painting. [00:40:00] Creative transition in tattooing. [00:44:25] Tattoos as fine art. [00:50:00] Tattoo exhibition and photography. [01:03:47] Family-infused tattoo experience. [01:09:37] Tattooing as a rite of passage. [01:13:00] Pushing creative boundaries in tattooing. Quotes: \"I think if more people can realize that, like this is our renaissance, you know?\" \"I wanted to feel like a real artist, you know, because people were like, oh, you k…","meta_description":"In this episode, host Aaron Della Vedova delves into the importance of creating art for oneself rather than for external approval, highlighting the person…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4737,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chats-tatts-5954141/episodes/97-a-body-of-work-the-matt-jordan-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/97-a-body-of-work-the-matt-jordan-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}