{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"413 Smart Talk in Amsterdam - Peter the Tattoo Artist","description":"This episode\u2019s a gem\u2014Peter and comedian Tom Rhodes join forces for a co-episode airing on both their podcasts recorded in Amsterdam! It\u2019s two storytellers swapping tales about travel, comedy, and the chaos of life. Tom reflects on his time hosting a Dutch late-night show (as Kevin Masters, of all names), fumbling through cultural quirks, and falling in love with Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Peter reflects on how seeing Tom take the leap to live abroad inspired his own journey to Amsterdam, turning a pipe dream into a reality. Then there\u2019s his Hooray for Humanity vibe. Even with all the chaos in the world, Tom\u2019s still finding reasons to believe in people. He draws inspiration from Voltaire\u2019s Candide, which is about someone stumbling through the mess of life but holding onto hope. That\u2019s kind of Tom\u2019s whole thing: seeing the mess, laughing at it, and still loving humanity. They dig into:  The beauty of just trying to live a chill, happy life no matter where you\u2019re from. The magic of Amsterdam as a tiny village with the energy of a global city. How humor (and tattoos) can cut through cultural walls and bring people together. Humor crosses every border, and travel opens you up to just how similar we all are. Shut-the-heck-up day in Bali? Genius. We should all try it.  Tom\u2019s vibe from his solo show Hooray for Humanity shines throughout\u2014hopeful, funny, and unapologetically real. It\u2019s a conversation about finding joy and connection, even when the world\u2019s a mess. If you\u2019re into wild stories, smart humor, and some honest reflection, this one\u2019s for you. Keep an eye out for Tom\u2019s upcoming special The Ripest Zebras and dive into Peter\u2019s work\u2014tattoos, creativity, and all. Two voices, one great conversation. Listen now. #TomRhodes #Peter #PodcastCrossover #Comedy #Travel &amp;nbsp; Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/patreon.com\/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_TomRhodes More Ashna&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashnarodjan &amp;nbsp; About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books &amp;amp; adventures. Join us for&amp;nbsp;  Smart Ramble (Tom talks) Smart Talk (Tom has a guest) Smart Bestie (Tom and Ashna Rodjan) Smart Books and Movies (Review on Books and Movies)&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Tom Rhodes Smart Camp","author_url":"http:\/\/www.tomrhodes.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34310080\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182011300"}