Heartdea13r with Christopher Gonda

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Heartdea13r is a long-form interview podcast that explores the human stories behind creative people, featuring honest conversations about mental health, purpose, relationships, resilience, and what it means to live authentically. For 20+ years, Christopher Gonda has been building platforms that celebrate music, culture & storytelling. Through V13 Media Group, he aims to amplify unique voices, bridging the underground and the iconic. Heartdea13r is his way of gathering and sharing knowledge from some of the brightest minds and most passionate voices. Communicate consistently & choose love!

  1. 13h ago

    Adam Bentley on Vinyl, Music PR, Artist Development and the Future of the Music Industry | #109

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 109 // Adam Bentley (Publicist, Producer, DJ & Founder, Echo Myron) Summary Adam Bentley joins Christopher Gonda on the Heartdea13r Podcast for a candid conversation about music PR, artist development, marketing and the rapidly changing music industry. He shares how his passion for music became a career, why relationships and authenticity remain at the heart of effective publicity, and how artists can cut through an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Adam also explores AI, streaming algorithms, label services, creative independence and the importance of finding your true audience. Most importantly, they discuss why staying curious, avoiding complacency and building real connections are essential to creating a lasting career in music. Key Topics Building industry credibility through consistent and honest workThe importance of relationships and respect in music publicityAdapting to rapid industry changes and digital evolutionThe role of systems and organization in successful marketingLong-term artist development and relationship building Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Adam Bentley on Vinyl, Music PR, Artist Development and the Future of the Music Industry | #109

  2. 22h ago ·  Bonus

    Jaye Woods x Adam Bentley: Who Are You Without the Filters? | Guest 2 Guest #029

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Guest 2 Guest #029 // Jaye Woods (Composer, Producer, Veteran Emcee, Hip-Hop Artist, & Therapist) x Adam Bentley (Publicist, Producer, DJ & Founder, Echo Myron) Summary Welcome to Guest 2 Guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Jaye Woods asks Adam Bentley: “Who are you without the filters?” Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Jaye Woods x Adam Bentley: Who Are You Without the Filters? | Guest 2 Guest #029

  3. 5d ago

    Brian Wecht on Bebop Cowboys, Creativity, and the Freedom of Being Weird | THE 513 #007

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // THE 513 // Brian Wecht aka Trey Magnifique (Musician, Comedian, YouTuber, Theoretical Physicist) THE 513 9 questions. 3 layers. 1 person. Some rapid-fire, some heady. All killer, no filler. Five questions for the head. One question for the heart. Three questions for the soul. This is our fun way of getting to know someone intimately, quickly. Summary Brian Wecht, better known as Ninja Brian and Trey Magnifique, opens up about creativity, fatherhood, theoretical physics, comedy, and the unexpected freedom of performing in character. He shares how becoming a parent changed how he manages time, why trusting others and asking for help sooner has been crucial, and how deadlines can create creative freedom. Brian also explores the warmth and humour within the scientific community, his passion for becoming a better musician and father, and what it means to build inclusive communities where people can authentically be themselves. Brian’s new album ‘Bebop Cowboys’ is out now. Key Topics The intersection of science and humour in creative workParenting as a catalyst for productivity and presenceThe importance of community and trust in managing multiple projectsHow deadlines and constraints boost creativityThe role of humour and character in performance Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Brian Wecht on Bebop Cowboys, Creativity, and the Freedom of Being Weird | THE 513 #007

  4. Sep 28

    Jaye Woods on ‘HEAL,’ Self-Compassion, Unlearning, and the Courage to Be Human | #108

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 108 // Jaye Woods (Composer, Producer, Veteran Emcee, Hip-Hop Artist, & Therapist) Summary Jaye Woods joins Christopher Gonda for a deeply honest conversation about healing, unlearning, self-compassion, and the journey toward becoming more fully ourselves. They explore how childhood experiences, beliefs, relationships, and emotional patterns can shape how we move through the world - and why healing often means letting go of the responsibility to save everyone else. Jaye also shares the inspiration behind their new album ‘HEAL,’ using music to process personal experience and create space for connection, choice, and authenticity. Key Topics The role of music in healing and self-expressionThe importance of curiosity in understanding different beliefsUnlearning assumptions about religion, spirituality, and selfThe connection between energy, spirituality, and musicThe impact of childhood experiences on adult beliefs and behavioursThe value of empathy, compassion, and nonviolent communicationThe process of unlearning to create space for growthThe power of honest, human-centred conversations Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Jaye Woods on ‘HEAL,’ Self-Compassion, Unlearning, and the Courage to Be Human | #108

  5. Sep 24 ·  Bonus

    Chris Johnson x Jaye Woods: What Are You Really Making Space for in Your Life? | Guest 2 Guest #028

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Guest 2 Guest #028 // Chris Johnson (Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur, Venue Owner, Urban Cowboy) x Jaye Woods (Composer, Producer, Veteran Emcee, Hip-Hop Artist, & Therapist) Summary Welcome to Guest 2 Guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, Chris Johnson asks Jaye Woods: “What are you passionate about, and what is the focus of your life?” Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Chris Johnson x Jaye Woods: What Are You Really Making Space for in Your Life? | Guest 2 Guest #028

  6. Sep 23

    Sam Edelston on the Dulcimer, Variety, and the Power of Trying Something New | Value Session #011

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 011 // Sam Edelston (Dulcimer Enthusiast) Learn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://mediagroup.v13.net/values/ Summary Sam Edelston joins Christopher Gonda for a conversation about the dulcimer, challenging assumptions, embracing new experiences, and finding creative possibilities in unexpected places. Sam shares how a 30-year misconception about the mountain dulcimer became a musical obsession, leading him to explore rock, pop, and complex arrangements on an instrument with just three strings. They also explore the values of variety and vanguard thinking, Sam’s mission to bring the dulcimer into mainstream music, and the lessons he’s learned by staying curious and open to possibility. At the heart of it all is a simple message: try something new, because you may discover far more potential than you ever imagined. Key Topics The origins and evolution of the dulcimerSam Edelston's personal journey and discovery of the instrumentInnovative techniques for playing the dulcimer, including multi-voice and complex arrangementsThe role of variety and diversity in music and instrumentsMaking traditional instruments appealing in mainstream and pop musicThe importance of leadership and visionary thinking in music innovationAdapting to new technologies and opportunities, such as online teaching and viralityEncouraging experimentation and breaking traditional boundaries in music Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Sam Edelston on the Dulcimer, Variety, and the Power of Trying Something New | Value Session #011

  7. Sep 21

    Chris Johnson on ‘Tales from the Cowboy Palace,’ Hard Work and Finding Your Way | #107

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 107 // Chris Johnson (Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur, Venue Owner, Urban Cowboy) Summary Chris Johnson discusses his forthcoming album, ‘Tales From The Cowboy Palace,’ and takes us through a remarkable life in music, from grinding it out as an independent artist and touring with Chaka Khan and Rufus during the aftermath of 9/11 to confronting addiction and surviving a life-changing heart attack. He opens up about the realities of touring, the struggles and sacrifices behind building a career, recovery, fatherhood, and finding a new sense of purpose through helping others. Chris also reflects on how sobriety changed his relationship with performing and taught him to stop seeking approval and simply create from what feels true. At its heart, this is a deeply honest conversation about music, survival, perseverance, authenticity, and learning to keep moving forward. Key Topics Chris Johnson’s background and upbringing in Lakeside, CaliforniaThe importance of perseverance and self-discipline in a music careerHis journey through the music industry, including touring, production, and club ownershipInsights on artist development and marketing in the modern industryHis personal story of sobriety, recovery, and the role of motorcycles in his lifeThe value of authenticity and staying true to oneself as an artistThe changing landscape of the music business and industry challengesLessons on leadership, trust, and building lasting relationships Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    Chris Johnson on ‘Tales from the Cowboy Palace,’ Hard Work and Finding Your Way | #107

  8. Sep 20 ·  Bonus

    William John Titus Bishop x Chris Johnson on Their Career Achievement Goals | Guest 2 Guest #027

    Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Guest 2 Guest #027 // William John Titus Bishop (British Musician, Songwriter & Writer) x Chris Johnson (Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur, Venue Owner, Urban Cowboy) Summary Welcome to Guest 2 Guest, the Heartdea13r mini-series, where our latest podcast guest asks our next guest a question. Today, William John Titus Bishop asks Chris Johnson: “What would you like to achieve most in your career, and how do you do it?” Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint

    William John Titus Bishop x Chris Johnson on Their Career Achievement Goals | Guest 2 Guest #027
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Heartdea13r is a long-form interview podcast that explores the human stories behind creative people, featuring honest conversations about mental health, purpose, relationships, resilience, and what it means to live authentically. For 20+ years, Christopher Gonda has been building platforms that celebrate music, culture & storytelling. Through V13 Media Group, he aims to amplify unique voices, bridging the underground and the iconic. Heartdea13r is his way of gathering and sharing knowledge from some of the brightest minds and most passionate voices. Communicate consistently & choose love!

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