In this episode of the CHATA Podcast, host Chuy Herrera sits down with Niko Tarr for an honest, reflective conversation about family, faith, identity, and the winding road of personal growth. Niko shares his journey growing up in Beatty and Winnemucca, Nevada, shaped by hardworking parents, close family ties, and small-town values. From navigating adolescence and high school sports to balancing church life with everyday teenage experiences, Niko opens up about the lessons that molded his character. He reflects on pivotal moments both lighthearted and challenging that taught him responsibility, humility, and perspective. The conversation dives deeper into Niko's post high school years, including his struggles with traditional education, searching for purpose, and ultimately stepping into ministry and music. His time studying worship and ministry in Texas, touring internationally, and experiencing different cultures profoundly reshaped his understanding of faith not as a routine, but as a lived, daily relationship. With sincerity and humor, Niko discusses setbacks, growth, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people while learning from every season of life. This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose isn't always found in a straight line and that growth often comes from embracing discomfort, change, and reflection. So sit down, grab a snack and a drink while we sit down to CHATA!

Join CHATA in this episode as we welcome Jack Montgomery to the Sweat Shop! Jack is an MMA and Jiu Jitsu coach, and a former MMA fighter with an impressive 36 fights under his belt. After retiring from competition, he shifted his passion toward coaching and now runs gyms in both Carson City and Elko, Nevada. Jack walks us through his beginnings in the MMA world, his journey through the highs and lows of his fighting career, and the challenges and victories that shaped him. He also opens up about his relationship with God and how faith has played a role in his personal and professional life. Grab a snack and a drink as we sit down and CHATA!

In this episode of CHATA, join us as we welcome Cory Rockwell to the Sweat Shop! Cory is a career miner who also creates educational TikTok content aimed at informing those outside and inside the industry. He shares his journey from working on oil rigs in California to transitioning into both surface and underground mining. Cory also gives us an inside look at his current job in Alaska, explaining how he's able to film on-site and what requirements he must follow to produce his TikToks responsibly and safely. Outside of mining, Cory is a dedicated father who loves spending time with his son. Grab a snack and drink as we sit down and CHATA!