{"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":"Building Confidence as a Tattoo Artist ft. Chris Crooks","slug":"building-confidence-as-a-tattoo-artist-ft-chris-crooks","published_at":"2025-07-30T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141/building-confidence-as-a-tattoo-artist-ft-chris-crooks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chats-tatts-5954141","url":"https://e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147.libsyn.com/building-confidence-as-a-tattoo-artist-ft-chris-crooks","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e80b2693-7b7e-4aa7-b243-8ebcbe3f0147/Chris_Crooks_Final_Audio.mp3?dest-id=3798456","summary":"The desire to pursue a passion can be a powerful motivator for individuals, often driving them to learn and grow despite feelings of unqualification or inexperience. This theme is vividly illustrated in this podcast episode featuring tattoo artist Chris Crooks, who shares his journey into the world of tattooing with host Aaron Della Vedova. From a young age, Chris was immersed in tattoo culture, with both of his grandfathers and his father sporting tattoos. This early exposure ignited a desire within him to become a tattoo artist, even before he fully understood the craft. He reflects on how the \"desire to do it was bigger than the capabilities,\" highlighting a common experience among many who pursue their passions. This intrinsic motivation propelled him to acquire the skills necessary for success in tattooing, despite his initial lack of experience. Aaron sits down with Chris at Gods of Ink in Frankfurt, Germany. Aaron reflects on the tattoo artist journey that is rarely straightforward and lacks a clear roadmap. The conversation explores the intricacies of the tattooing process and the passion that fuels artists in this creative field. Tune in for insights into the art of tattooing and the stories behind the ink. Chat Breakdown: 00:00:00 - Overcoming Limitations 00:02:00 - Family Influence: Tattoos in the Family 00:03:56 - Ignorance and Confidence 00:04:56 - Imposter Syndrome: The Ongoing Struggle 00:06:25 - The Role of Ignorance and Confidence in Success 00:07:19 - Validation from Peers 00:11:06 - The Value of Hard Work: Learning the Craft 00:18:02 - Being Nice Pays Off 00:19:05 - The Global Tattoo Scene: Breaking Stereotypes 00:22:08 - The Digital Age: Accelerating the Craft 00:26:11 - Gratefulness and Opportunity in Tattooing 00:30:19 - The Pyramid of Tattooing 0…","meta_description":"The desire to pursue a passion can be a powerful motivator for individuals, often driving them to learn and grow despite feelings of unqualification or in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4827,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chats-tatts-5954141/episodes/building-confidence-as-a-tattoo-artist-ft-chris-crooks/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/building-confidence-as-a-tattoo-artist-ft-chris-crooks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}