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 Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
8 Available Episodes (8 Total)Average duration: 00:30:33
Feb 23, 2022
7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms
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.
Feb 16, 2022
6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho
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.
Feb 09, 2022
5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk
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.
Feb 02, 2022
4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail
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.
Jan 26, 2022
3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg
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.
Jan 19, 2022
2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre
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.
Jan 12, 2022
1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni
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.
Nov 30, 2021
1: Introducing 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.
Feb 23 | 00:30:10
7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms
Feb 16 | 00:35:20
6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho
Feb 09 | 00:30:17
5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk
Feb 02 | 00:34:02
4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail
Jan 26 | 00:30:06
3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg
Jan 19 | 00:45:20
2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre
Jan 12 | 00:35:51
1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni
Nov 30 | 00:03:23
1: Introducing Namedropping
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