MU Inked Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mu-inked A show about tattoos and their meanings © 2026 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano f2d093fa-ea05-5e14-9ade-f475a32167a2 yes en Fri, 29 May 2026 14:45:03 -0400 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:46:39 -0400 http://www.themariansiren.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/ok9osBxP6_ckdIRFyV1qw-xh-50RzHWiuPtY-UZMYKg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2Mjk3LzE2OTgw/OTMyMzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg MU Inked http://www.themariansiren.com episodic Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano A show about tattoos and their meanings A show about tattoos and their meanings. tattoos, design, identity The Marian Siren thesiren@marian.edu No No Episode 10: Kade Gillaspy 10 10 Episode 10: Kade Gillaspy full 6fb8d668-527e-4c60-86c6-d83a4a8c3dfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/93984521 In this episode Matt talks with Kade Gillaspy, a first student-athlete on the men’s soccer team majoring in exercise science, about his 4 tattoos which all demonstrate how his faith and family are vital aspects of his life. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> In this episode Matt talks with Kade Gillaspy, a first student-athlete on the men’s soccer team majoring in exercise science, about his 4 tattoos which all demonstrate how his faith and family are vital aspects of his life. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 14:45:00 -0400 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1267 In this episode Matt talks with Kade Gillaspy, a first student-athlete on the men’s soccer team majoring in exercise science, about his 4 tattoos which all demonstrate how his faith and family are vital aspects of his life. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 9: Abbey Dwyer 9 9 Episode 9: Abbey Dwyer full 9e59d52f-ec54-4e48-93d0-39e9e23baf7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c1fbdae In this episode Matt talks with Abbey Dwyer, a senior majoring in social work and sociology on Marian's bowling team about the meaning behind her 5 tattoos which highlight her love of family and bowling.

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> In this episode Matt talks with Abbey Dwyer, a senior majoring in social work and sociology on Marian's bowling team about the meaning behind her 5 tattoos which highlight her love of family and bowling.

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:23:35 -0400 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1455 In this episode Matt talks with Abbey Dwyer, a senior majoring in social work and sociology on Marian's bowling team about the meaning behind her 5 tattoos which highlight her love of family and bowling.

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 8: Bella Thompson 8 8 Episode 8: Bella Thompson full b802a2bd-b1d1-4ddf-bfc3-7ea5c8ba3712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb610999 In this episode, Matt talks with Bella Thompson, a senior majoring in social work and psychology about the meaning behind her 12 tattoos, some of which were even drawn by her family members. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> In this episode, Matt talks with Bella Thompson, a senior majoring in social work and psychology about the meaning behind her 12 tattoos, some of which were even drawn by her family members. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:36:47 -0500 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1400 In this episode, Matt talks with Bella Thompson, a senior majoring in social work and psychology about the meaning behind her 12 tattoos, some of which were even drawn by her family members. 

This podcast was produced by Braden Kidd, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor.

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 7: Brittany McVey 7 7 Episode 7: Brittany McVey full bf61bbfd-e761-4121-9d67-f1fd9e8779f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/902da30f In this episode Matt talks with Brittany McVey, a graduating senior social work major about her multiple tattoos, including one that her kids like to color in. Brittany also touches on the stigma around having tattoos in a professional job setting and if it is seen as unprofessional. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> In this episode Matt talks with Brittany McVey, a graduating senior social work major about her multiple tattoos, including one that her kids like to color in. Brittany also touches on the stigma around having tattoos in a professional job setting and if it is seen as unprofessional. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:57:12 -0400 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1358 In this episode Matt talks with Brittany McVey, a graduating senior social work major about her multiple tattoos, including one that her kids like to color in. Brittany also touches on the stigma around having tattoos in a professional job setting and if it is seen as unprofessional. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 6: Angelica Smith 6 6 Episode 6: Angelica Smith full da9a0347-9d20-4790-8b4e-61bed45c370b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba83b662 In this episode Matt talks with Angelica Smith, Director of the Unity Center and Multicultural Programs at Marian University, about her tattoo journey which started at the age 16 at a tattoo party and with a total of 8 tattoos and counting, she’s not done yet. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> In this episode Matt talks with Angelica Smith, Director of the Unity Center and Multicultural Programs at Marian University, about her tattoo journey which started at the age 16 at a tattoo party and with a total of 8 tattoos and counting, she’s not done yet. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:40:44 -0500 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1802 In this episode Matt talks with Angelica Smith, Director of the Unity Center and Multicultural Programs at Marian University, about her tattoo journey which started at the age 16 at a tattoo party and with a total of 8 tattoos and counting, she’s not done yet. 

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 5: Sabrina Straub 5 5 Episode 5: Sabrina Straub full 40531b4d-ece9-46ad-9945-5b6a2a246fbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4596b8e In this episode Matt talks with Sabrina Staub, Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work, about her 10 tattoos ranging from butterflies, flowers, hearts, an elephant, and a phoenix and how she has marked different life events and people in her life with her tattoos.    

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> In this episode Matt talks with Sabrina Staub, Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work, about her 10 tattoos ranging from butterflies, flowers, hearts, an elephant, and a phoenix and how she has marked different life events and people in her life with her tattoos.    

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:39:34 -0400 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1858 In this episode Matt talks with Sabrina Staub, Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work, about her 10 tattoos ranging from butterflies, flowers, hearts, an elephant, and a phoenix and how she has marked different life events and people in her life with her tattoos.    

This podcast was produced by Jordan Pohl, Marian Communications Senior and Podcast Editor, and Jeff Dunaski, Marian Communications Senior and Multimedia Consultant. 

]]> tattoos, design, identity No Episode 4 4 4 Episode 4 full 5d6a5e2d-2c61-455e-b861-afb770028d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c4e8fa9 In this episode Matt talks with Lydia Shock, a senior political science and sociology major about her six tattoos and how a trip to Guatemala started it all. 

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]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:18:31 -0400 Dr. Matther Walsh Dr. Matther Walsh 1790 In this episode Matt talks with Lydia Shock, a senior political science and sociology major about her six tattoos and how a trip to Guatemala started it all. 

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  • In this episode Matt talks with Dr. Marilda Oviedo, Director of Student Media and Faculty Advisor for The Siren at Marians University about the tattoo she got in college, the events that led up to it, the meaning behind it, and the events later in her life that ultimately gave her tattoo new meaning. 


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  • In this episode Matt talks with Dr. Marilda Oviedo, Director of Student Media and Faculty Advisor for The Siren at Marians University about the tattoo she got in college, the events that led up to it, the meaning behind it, and the events later in her life that ultimately gave her tattoo new meaning. 


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  • In this episode Matt talks with Dr. Marilda Oviedo, Director of Student Media and Faculty Advisor for The Siren at Marians University about the tattoo she got in college, the events that led up to it, the meaning behind it, and the events later in her life that ultimately gave her tattoo new meaning. 


    • ]]>     tattoos, design, identity No     Episode 2 2 2 Episode 2 full 231dab26-3296-4c09-9721-3b388fcf6304 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56fa957a In this episode, Matt and Andrea talk with Cierra Berry, a sophomore communication and social work major, about how overcoming anxiety, a bible verse, and a flower all come together to form her very meaningful tattoos.

    ]]>     In this episode, Matt and Andrea talk with Cierra Berry, a sophomore communication and social work major, about how overcoming anxiety, a bible verse, and a flower all come together to form her very meaningful tattoos.

    ]]>     Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:52:33 -0500 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1105 In this episode, Matt and Andrea talk with Cierra Berry, a sophomore communication and social work major, about how overcoming anxiety, a bible verse, and a flower all come together to form her very meaningful tattoos.

    ]]>     tattoos, design, identity No     Episode 1 1 1 Episode 1 full b2380d88-ca96-431f-9f01-33b6b46eb8a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff987153 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:34:20 -0400 Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano Dr. Matthew A. Walsh and Andrea Samano 1268 tattoos, design, identity No