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.
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.
7 Nov 2023
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.
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.
31 Oct 2023
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.
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.
24 Oct 2023
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.
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.
17 Oct 2023
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.
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.
10 Oct 2023
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.
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.
3 Oct 2023
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.
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.
23 Feb 2022
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.
16 Feb 2022
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.
9 Feb 2022
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.
2 Feb 2022
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.
26 Jan 2022
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.
19 Jan 2022
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.
12 Jan 2022
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.
30 Nov 2021
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.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
47 ratings
Spotify
4.4 / 5
31 ratings
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