Name Tales
Claim This Podcastby Simon Owens
Podcast Overview
<p>There are thousands of brand names, store names, products, and just “things” that are named after people. So in each episode of my podcast I’ll give you the back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing. The stories are fascinating, and I’ll reveal the name at the end. </p><p>Episodes of the podcast will be released each time a fundraising milestone is met. So you can advertise your business on this podcast, or even just get a shoutout by donating to keep the podcast going. Head to buymeacoffee.com/NameTales for more information. </p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
12/30/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Ep 029 William The Scot
<p>William came from Scotland to Australia and dominated in his field like no one had before.</p><br><p>This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.</p><br><p>To advertise or support this podcast, head to <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/nametales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/nametales</a> and make a small loose change donation.</p><p>Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly</p><br><p>Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.</p><br><p>Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:eponymouspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nametalespodcast@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 29, 2026
Ep 028 Tokyo Tshushin Kogyo
<p>Two men started this company and didn't name it after themselves. But You'll guess pretty quickly what the company name is</p><br><p>This episode made possible thanks to David. Legend.</p><br><p>To advertise or support this podcast, head to <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/nametales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/nametales</a> and make a small loose change donation.</p><p>Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly</p><br><p>Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.</p><br><p>Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:eponymouspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nametalespodcast@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 28, 2026
Ep 027 The Ruhr Brothers
<p>This is the story of two brothers who inherited their mother's shop in the ruins of a village in Germany after WW2</p><br><p>This episode made possible thanks to Barb Tarlau</p><br><p>To advertise or support this podcast, head to <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/nametales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/nametales</a> and make a small loose change donation.</p><p>Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly</p><br><p>Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.</p><br><p>Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:eponymouspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nametalespodcast@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Name Tales?
<p>There are thousands of brand names, store names, products, and just “things” that are named after people. So in each episode of my podcast I’ll give you the back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing. The stories are fascinating, and I’ll reveal the name at the end. </p><p>Episodes of the podcast will be released each time a fundraising milestone is met. So you can advertise your business on this podcast, or even just get a shoutout by donating to keep the podcast going. Head to buymeacoffee.com/NameTales for more information. </p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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