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!)

Author:  Dave

Duration: 40:10

Published: 2007-10-27

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