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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.

Copyright: © Defector Media LLC

Latest Episodes:

A Stumble of Keriths with Kerith Burke Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

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.

Names to Wage Struggle with Edward Onaci Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

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.

Named by the Stars with Naveen Farrani Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

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.

Your Name Is Your Lifesaver with Xian Zhao Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

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.

The Geography of a Name with Thomas Dai Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

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.

A Street Rat Named Desire with Alli Katz Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

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.

White Thoughts vs. Indian Thoughts with Sridhar Ramesh Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

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.

7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms Feb 23, 2022

Show notes

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.

6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho Feb 16, 2022

Show notes

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.

5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk Feb 09, 2022

Show notes

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.

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