Names and Identity (36)

Howard Chang and Dave Shepherd talk about the relationship of names to identity--a revisitation of our show 'The Power of Names.' (1:54) Many listeners have emailed us with comments about name-related topics. (2:08) Names are used as concealments and as self-expression on the Internet. (4:55) Our names are connected to our faces and identities. (8:39) Names enter our language as eponymous adjectives. (12:40) Song: 'Forget My Name,' by The Spinning Jennies (17:57) Rude word of the week: 'troll' (20:45) Song: 'Find My Name,' by Kristin Dare (24:50) Marriage and names--changes and choices (28:55) An ancient Roman's life changes when he takes his adopted father's name. (31:52) Music courtesy of GarageBand.com Theme music by Kick the Cat time: 35:42 size: 16.4 Mb rating: PG (explanation of a Neronian phlebotomy; a rude definition of our Rude Word)