In this emotional episode of "Chats and Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova," the host welcomes Matt Camaranno who shares his experiences and memories from prison. Matt reflects on his friendship with a fellow inmate, Randy, who was a lifer. Despite their circumstances, the two formed a close bond, doing everything together and supporting each other. The guest recalls the difficulty of leaving Randy behind when he was released and expresses his genuine reluctance, and not knowing how to “go home”. This heartfelt conversation delves into the untold stories of prison life and the deep connections that can be formed in such challenging environments. Tune in to hear the guest's powerful story and the personal connections it evokes for the host.

Chat breakdown:

[00:00:00] Friendship in prison.

[00:04:23] Story of redemption and courage.

[00:08:27] Graffiti as a form of freedom.

[00:10:05] Joining a gang and regret.

[00:12:15] The downward spiral of addiction.

[00:17:02] Cluster headaches and psilocybin.

[00:18:19] Migraines and psychedelic experiences.

[00:21:40] Long-term relationship with methamphetamine.

[00:24:12] Life is unmanageable.

[00:27:06] Forgotten release date in prison.

[00:29:40] Going home from prison.

[00:31:06] Leaving prison and saying goodbye.

[00:34:09] Turning a home into a trap house.

[00:36:33] Hitting my dad in psychosis.

[00:40:58] A miraculous turning point.

[00:42:30] Sullen clothing and sobriety.

[00:45:32] Helping others in recovery.

[00:49:19] Forgiving and loving oneself.

[00:51:33] Viking and Cholo art.

[00:55:12] Tattoos and personal stories.

[00:57:05] Tattoos and memories.