Nicknames: Howard Shepherd and Dave Shepherd call each other by names other than their given names as they discuss nicknames.
Listener feedback (2:22)
Eke-names, mascots, and a shout-out to a former student (5:18)
Music bumper from “Grapes” by Evan Stone. (17:34)
Monikers–deliberately chosen or applied names (18:23)
Song: “Familar Names, Familiar Games” by Doug McLeod (22:50)
Rude word of the week: your worst nickname (27:05)
Music bumper from “Melancolica” by Mauricio Cuburu. (30:12)
Nicknames–conferred on us often without our consent, and frequently expressive of relationships (30:59)
Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
Theme music by Kick the Cat
time: 40:10
size: 36.8 Mb
rating: PG (The president of the United States called his former chief of staff a rude nickname–and we cite it!)








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