Episode 9: Abbey Dwyer

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 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 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 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 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 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 Lydia Shock, a senior political science and sociology major about her six tattoos and how a trip to Guatemala started it all. 

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. 

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.