https://simplecast.com Namedropping This podcast is for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. Even if you haven't experienced any of the above, you're still welcome to enjoy it. Hosted by Defector's Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf. Produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Defector Media LLC en Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:16 +0000 https://namedropping.simplecast.com Namedropping https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8072f1ba-83c4-4974-bd5d-38ecae144e1f/ba6d8c23-48ed-47b4-8cd0-b58b0e8baa36/3000x3000/38694672.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://namedropping.simplecast.com episodic This podcast is for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. Even if you haven't experienced any of the above, you're still welcome to enjoy it. Hosted by Defector's Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf. Produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Namedropping yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/t4tVkCJR Defector Media LLC info@defector.com 905014f1-ae62-4a9c-9229-8a9ed8596bd5 A Stumble of Keriths with Kerith Burke For our season finale, Warriors reporter Kerith Burke sends us on a quest to find people who share her name. Pit stops include: a prolific novelist, an encounter with Oprah, and a complicated relationship with people named Keith. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Kerith Burke's work on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @KerithBurke. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/stumble-keriths-kerith-burke-dHRlIHm2 For our season finale, Warriors reporter Kerith Burke sends us on a quest to find people who share her name. Pit stops include: a prolific novelist, an encounter with Oprah, and a complicated relationship with people named Keith. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Kerith Burke's work on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @KerithBurke. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> A Stumble of Keriths with Kerith Burke Defector Media LLC 00:37:48 For our season finale, Warriors reporter Kerith Burke sends us on a quest to find people who share her name. Pit stops include: a prolific novelist, an encounter with Oprah, and a complicated relationship with people named Keith. You can find more of Kerith Burke's work on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @KerithBurke. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. For our season finale, Warriors reporter Kerith Burke sends us on a quest to find people who share her name. Pit stops include: a prolific novelist, an encounter with Oprah, and a complicated relationship with people named Keith. You can find more of Kerith Burke's work on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @KerithBurke. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 7 2 9efeda1d-05f7-4ee0-8191-58ae865d2aeb Names to Wage Struggle with Edward Onaci Historian Edward Onaci talks about naming practices in the Black Power Movement, how hip hop influenced his academic interests, and why sometimes the sound of a name is just as important as its literal meaning. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Edward’s work on Instagram @onaci7. You can also read more about his research in his book, Free the Land. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/names-wage-struggle-edward-onaci-fm6zNSAM Historian Edward Onaci talks about naming practices in the Black Power Movement, how hip hop influenced his academic interests, and why sometimes the sound of a name is just as important as its literal meaning. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Edward’s work on Instagram @onaci7. You can also read more about his research in his book, Free the Land. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Names to Wage Struggle with Edward Onaci Defector Media LLC 00:35:36 Historian Edward Onaci talks about naming practices in the Black Power Movement, how hip hop influenced his academic interests, and why sometimes the sound of a name is just as important as its literal meaning. You can find more of Edward’s work on Instagram @onaci7. You can also read more about his research in his book, Free the Land, available at uncpress.org/book/9781469656144/free-the-land. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Historian Edward Onaci talks about naming practices in the Black Power Movement, how hip hop influenced his academic interests, and why sometimes the sound of a name is just as important as its literal meaning. You can find more of Edward’s work on Instagram @onaci7. You can also read more about his research in his book, Free the Land, available at uncpress.org/book/9781469656144/free-the-land. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 6 2 634e1b85-a9e8-4096-91d0-ccea098b5d2d Named by the Stars with Naveen Farrani Naveen Kundanmal (now Farrani!) talks about legal name changes, a spooky encounter at a taco place, and following in their mom’s footsteps by changing their whole entire name. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Naveen's work on Instagram @HotTubTimeNaveen. You can learn more about Equality Texas's work at equalitytexas.org or across social media platforms @EqualityTexas. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/named-stars-naveen-farrani-_2aIVOAo Naveen Kundanmal (now Farrani!) talks about legal name changes, a spooky encounter at a taco place, and following in their mom’s footsteps by changing their whole entire name. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Naveen's work on Instagram @HotTubTimeNaveen. You can learn more about Equality Texas's work at equalitytexas.org or across social media platforms @EqualityTexas. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Named by the Stars with Naveen Farrani Defector Media LLC 00:40:14 Naveen Kundanmal (now Farrani!) talks about legal name changes, a spooky encounter at a taco place, and following in their mom’s footsteps by changing their whole entire name. You can find more of Naveen's work on Instagram @HotTubTimeNaveen. You can learn more about Equality Texas's work at equalitytexas.org or across social media platforms @EqualityTexas. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Naveen Kundanmal (now Farrani!) talks about legal name changes, a spooky encounter at a taco place, and following in their mom’s footsteps by changing their whole entire name. You can find more of Naveen's work on Instagram @HotTubTimeNaveen. You can learn more about Equality Texas's work at equalitytexas.org or across social media platforms @EqualityTexas. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 5 2 26af40c9-1801-41a6-969f-1cbe0ebca355 Your Name Is Your Lifesaver with Xian Zhao Psychologist Xian Zhao talks about using his own name in his research, going by the nickname “WTO,” and why pronouncing people’s names correctly is so important. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Xian's work on Google Scholar. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/your-name-your-lifesaver-xian-zhao-FrrMDhgF Psychologist Xian Zhao talks about using his own name in his research, going by the nickname “WTO,” and why pronouncing people’s names correctly is so important. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Xian's work on Google Scholar. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Your Name Is Your Lifesaver with Xian Zhao Defector Media LLC 00:29:06 Psychologist Xian Zhao talks about using his own name in his research, going by the nickname “WTO,” and why pronouncing people’s names correctly is so important. You can find more of Xian's work on Google Scholar. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Psychologist Xian Zhao talks about using his own name in his research, going by the nickname “WTO,” and why pronouncing people’s names correctly is so important. You can find more of Xian's work on Google Scholar. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 4 2 87087c8e-ce60-4a39-aaaf-296b01a90189 The Geography of a Name with Thomas Dai Writer Thomas Dai talks about the many places baked into his name, an infamous instance of literary yellowface, and how labels can create structure in our lives. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Thomas's work on his website, thomasndai.com. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/geography-name-thomas-dai-ULP7Hl2c Writer Thomas Dai talks about the many places baked into his name, an infamous instance of literary yellowface, and how labels can create structure in our lives. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Thomas's work on his website, thomasndai.com. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> The Geography of a Name with Thomas Dai Defector Media LLC 00:38:48 Writer Thomas Dai talks about the many places baked into his name, an infamous instance of literary yellowface, and how labels can create structure in our lives. You can find more of Thomas's work on his website, thomasndai.com. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Writer Thomas Dai talks about the many places baked into his name, an infamous instance of literary yellowface, and how labels can create structure in our lives. You can find more of Thomas's work on his website, thomasndai.com. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 3 2 6889a100-e7dc-4af8-98c1-208423a1c35f A Street Rat Named Desire with Alli Katz Cartoonist Alli Katz talks about giving her kids the coolest names possible, her alternate life as Allison Williams, and how her name made her funnier. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Alli's work on Instagram @allikatz. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/street-rat-named-desire-alli-katz-SZFOv5Pi Cartoonist Alli Katz talks about giving her kids the coolest names possible, her alternate life as Allison Williams, and how her name made her funnier. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Alli's work on Instagram @allikatz. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

]]> A Street Rat Named Desire with Alli Katz Defector Media LLC 00:38:55 Cartoonist Alli Katz talks about giving her kids the coolest names possible, her alternate life as Allison Williams, and how her name made her funnier. You can find more of Alli's work on Instagram @allikatz. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Cartoonist Alli Katz talks about giving her kids the coolest names possible, her alternate life as Allison Williams, and how her name made her funnier. You can find more of Alli's work on Instagram @allikatz. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 2 2 488d6de6-dc90-4b7f-a5be-51b23a32efcc White Thoughts vs. Indian Thoughts with Sridhar Ramesh Comedian Sridhar Ramesh talks about family nicknames, tongue pronunciation exercises, and what happens when other people take your name more seriously than you do. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Sridhar’s work on Twitter @radishharmers. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

 

]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Defector Media LLC) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/white-thoughts-indian-thoughts-sridhar-ramesh-9EZ5SGGE Comedian Sridhar Ramesh talks about family nicknames, tongue pronunciation exercises, and what happens when other people take your name more seriously than you do. Episode transcript available here.

You can find more of Sridhar’s work on Twitter @radishharmers. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com.

Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira.

Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com.

 

]]> White Thoughts vs. Indian Thoughts with Sridhar Ramesh Defector Media LLC 00:43:26 Comedian Sridhar Ramesh talks about family nicknames, tongue pronunciation exercises, and what happens when other people take your name more seriously than you do. You can find more of Sridhar’s work on Twitter @radishharmers. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. Comedian Sridhar Ramesh talks about family nicknames, tongue pronunciation exercises, and what happens when other people take your name more seriously than you do. You can find more of Sridhar’s work on Twitter @radishharmers. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf, and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Our editor is Justin Ellis, and our supervising producer is Alex Sujong Laughlin. Our production assistant is Jae Towle Vieira. Defector Media is a collectively owned, subscriber-based media company. If you love this podcast and want to support us, subscribe at defector.com. yes full 1 2 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-22:/posts/8036135 7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms For our last episode this season, we talk to Defector subscriber Holden Holden about how his name has gotten him in trouble, the way online forms aren't set up for people with duplicate names, and nominative determinism.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/7-holden-holden-vs-online-forms-EWP2NzL2 For our last episode this season, we talk to Defector subscriber Holden Holden about how his name has gotten him in trouble, the way online forms aren't set up for people with duplicate names, and nominative determinism.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms Namedropping 00:30:10 For our last episode this season, we talk to Defector subscriber Holden Holden about how his name has gotten him in trouble, the way online forms aren't set up for people with duplicate names, and nominative determinism. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. For our last episode this season, we talk to Defector subscriber Holden Holden about how his name has gotten him in trouble, the way online forms aren't set up for people with duplicate names, and nominative determinism. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. no full 7 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-15:/posts/8031893 6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho Journalist Karen K. Ho has thought a lot about what makes a Karen.



Follow Karen on Twitter @karenkho.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/6-id-rather-be-hit-by-a-car-than-complain-to-the-manager-with-karen-k-ho-_AahVANf Journalist Karen K. Ho has thought a lot about what makes a Karen.



Follow Karen on Twitter @karenkho.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho Namedropping 00:35:20 Journalist Karen K. Ho has thought a lot about what makes a Karen. Follow Karen on Twitter @karenkho. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. Journalist Karen K. Ho has thought a lot about what makes a Karen. Follow Karen on Twitter @karenkho. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. yes full 6 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-08:/posts/8027665 5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk Writer and artist Rona Akbari always loved her name. Then, COVID-19 happened.



Follow Rona on Twitter @theronalisa.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/5-rona-akbari-misses-weather-talk-CSavqWMl Writer and artist Rona Akbari always loved her name. Then, COVID-19 happened.



Follow Rona on Twitter @theronalisa.



Episode transcript here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk Namedropping 00:30:17 Writer and artist Rona Akbari always loved her name. Then, COVID-19 happened. Follow Rona on Twitter @theronalisa. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. Writer and artist Rona Akbari always loved her name. Then, COVID-19 happened. Follow Rona on Twitter @theronalisa. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. yes full 5 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-02-01:/posts/8023176 4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail talks about when he doesn't want to play the name pronunciation game, describes the elaborate spreadsheet he used to name his child, and explains his beef with one-N Aymans.



Follow Aymann on Twitter at @aymanndotcom.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/4-upping-the-muslim-with-aymann-ismail-54LtFuIC Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail talks about when he doesn't want to play the name pronunciation game, describes the elaborate spreadsheet he used to name his child, and explains his beef with one-N Aymans.



Follow Aymann on Twitter at @aymanndotcom.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail Namedropping 00:34:02 Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail talks about when he doesn't want to play the name pronunciation game, describes the elaborate spreadsheet he used to name his child, and explains his beef with one-N Aymans. Follow Aymann on Twitter at @aymanndotcom. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail talks about when he doesn't want to play the name pronunciation game, describes the elaborate spreadsheet he used to name his child, and explains his beef with one-N Aymans. Follow Aymann on Twitter at @aymanndotcom. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. yes full 4 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-25:/posts/8018957 3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg With the Pittsburgh Steelers gone from the playoffs and their quarterback at the end of his career, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is looking forward to fewer people tweeting that he sucks.



Follow Ben Rothenberg (not Roethlisberger) on Twitter at @BenRothenberg.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/3-the-average-interception-is-about-10-tweets-with-ben-rothenberg-pWrhLBbG With the Pittsburgh Steelers gone from the playoffs and their quarterback at the end of his career, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is looking forward to fewer people tweeting that he sucks.



Follow Ben Rothenberg (not Roethlisberger) on Twitter at @BenRothenberg.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg Namedropping 00:30:06 With the Pittsburgh Steelers gone from the playoffs and their quarterback at the end of his career, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is looking forward to fewer people tweeting that he sucks. Follow Ben Rothenberg (not Roethlisberger) on Twitter at @BenRothenberg. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. With the Pittsburgh Steelers gone from the playoffs and their quarterback at the end of his career, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is looking forward to fewer people tweeting that he sucks. Follow Ben Rothenberg (not Roethlisberger) on Twitter at @BenRothenberg. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. no full 3 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-18:/posts/8015072 2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre Harper Jay MacIntyre talks about the experience of choosing her own name, twice.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. 

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/2-find-the-thing-that-feels-like-you-with-harper-jay-macintyre-l9ZDJtsL Harper Jay MacIntyre talks about the experience of choosing her own name, twice.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. 

]]> 2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre Namedropping 00:45:20 Harper Jay MacIntyre talks about the experience of choosing her own name, twice. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.  Harper Jay MacIntyre talks about the experience of choosing her own name, twice. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.  no full 2 1 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-11:/posts/8011073 1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni Rohan Nadkarni talks about surnames, a consequential encounter with Anthony Davis, and why he's sick of Lord of the Rings jokes.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/1-the-rohan-saturation-point-with-rohan-nadkarni-MP3W3dwa Rohan Nadkarni talks about surnames, a consequential encounter with Anthony Davis, and why he's sick of Lord of the Rings jokes.



Episode transcript available here.



Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com.



Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin.



Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

]]> 1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni Namedropping 00:35:51 Rohan Nadkarni talks about surnames, a consequential encounter with Anthony Davis, and why he's sick of Lord of the Rings jokes. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. Rohan Nadkarni talks about surnames, a consequential encounter with Anthony Davis, and why he's sick of Lord of the Rings jokes. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping. yes full 1 1 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-30:/posts/7988599 1: Introducing Namedropping A show for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. This is Namedropping, a podcast from Defector Media. Check back here January 12, 2022 for episode 1.

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:37:15 +0000 info@defector.com (Namedropping) https://namedropping.simplecast.com/episodes/1-introducing-namedropping-15JBB971 A show for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. This is Namedropping, a podcast from Defector Media. Check back here January 12, 2022 for episode 1.

]]> 1: Introducing Namedropping Namedropping 00:03:23 A show for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. This is Namedropping, a podcast from Defector Media. Check back here January 12, 2022 for episode 1. A show for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. This is Namedropping, a podcast from Defector Media. Check back here January 12, 2022 for episode 1. yes trailer 1