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What’s in a Name

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On this episode, we have two stories about names — the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing.

Storytellers

Elyse Mcinerney reckons with her name.

Ryan Estrada accidentally invents a new word.

Hosted by

Jodi Powell

Elyse Mcinerney

Elyse Mcinerney traveling in Ireland

Elyse McInerney traveling in Ireland

Elyse Mcinerney kissing the blarney stone

Elyse McInerney kissing the Blarney Stone

Ryan Estrada

Ryan Estradas original normcore comic

Ryan Estrada’s original ​‘normcore’ comic

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