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Twenty Thousand HertzI interviewed 5 other Dallas Taylors and things got weirdYour name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning that you may not fully understand. In this story, Dallas revisits one of the most surreal experiences of his life: tracking down five other people who share his exact name. What follows is a surprising look at identity, coincidence, and the curious ways that our names shape our lives. Featuring name expert Laura Wattenberg and six Dallas Taylors.
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Feed DropsSix Dallas Taylors Walk into a Podcast… and It’s Perfect🎧 Podcast Review: "Being Dallas Taylor" – Twenty Thousand HertzWelcome to Feed Drops – where we dive deep into standout podcast episodes, break down what makes them special, and help you find your next favorite listen.In this episode, we review Twenty Thousand Hertz’s heartfelt and surprisingly profound episode: “Being Dallas Taylor: Meeting My Name Twins.”Host Dallas Taylor speaks with five other people who share his exact name and explores the deeper meaning of identity, ego, and what a name really represents. With expert insight from name specialist Laura Wattenberg, this episode turns a quirky premis...2025-04-1005 min
The Colin McEnroe Show'I once had a dentist named Dr. Fillmore': Stories of nominative determinismThere’s a theory that people are drawn to work that fits their name. This hour, an exploration of nominative determinism. Plus, a look at the different ways your name impacts your life. GUESTS: David Bird: Emeritus professor of wildlife biology and director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University Brett Pelham: Professor of psychology at Montgomery College Tess Terrible: Senior producer of Where We Live on Connecticut Public Laura Wattenberg: Naming expert, author of The Baby Name Wizard, and the creator of Namerology The Co...2025-02-0649 min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting showFrom Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone WildThe Care & Feeding team is off for Labor Day — but we won't let that stop you from hearing something great from elsewhere in the Slateiverse. So: we're handing the mic over to our friends at Decoder Ring!Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today’s episode we’re going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffe...2024-09-0240 min
A Thing or Two with Claire and EricaCookin’ up Thingies With Caro Chambers and Lockstep IndividualismAnother great day for Thingies! This time from newsletter legend Caroline Chambers, whose book What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking (a verified banger!) comes out tomorrow. You’re in for a treat. Caroline’s Thingies are Sézane Jimmy trousers (often worn with Sézane Lenny low mules), the Olympics (DUH), having swim-safe kids (New Yorkers: Imagination Swimming), and Taylor Swift singing to Travis Kelce. Also, some romance recs! Pucking Around by Emily Rath, Kulti by Mariana Zapata, and Happenstance by Tessa Bailey. Hey, The Idea of You fans! Ch...2024-08-1241 min
Decoder RingStuffed Animals Gone WildAxolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today’s episode we’re going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to...2024-07-0340 min
Slate CultureDecoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone WildAxolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today’s episode we’re going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to...2024-07-0340 min
Slate BusinessDecoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone WildAxolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today’s episode we’re going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to...2024-07-0340 min
The Colin McEnroe Show“I once had a dentist named Dr. Fillmore”: Stories of nominative determinismThere’s a theory that people are drawn to work that fits their name. This hour, an exploration of nominative determinism. Plus, a look at the different ways your name impacts your life. GUESTS: David Bird: Emeritus professor of wildlife biology and director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University Brett Pelham: Professor of psychology at Montgomery College Tess Terrible: Senior producer of Where We Live on Connecticut Public Laura Wattenberg: Naming expert, author of The Baby Name Wizard, and the creator of Namerology The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcas...2023-09-2150 min
The Colin McEnroe Show“I once had a dentist named Dr. Fillmore”: Stories of nominative determinismThere’s a theory that people are drawn to work that fits their name. This hour, an exploration of nominative determinism. Plus, a look at the different ways your name impacts your life. GUESTS: David Bird: Emeritus professor of wildlife biology and director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University Brett Pelham: Professor of psychology at Montgomery College Tess Terrible: Senior producer of Where We Live Laura Wattenberg: Naming expert, author of The Baby Name Wizard, and the creator of Namerology The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podca...2023-02-1649 min
Twenty Thousand HertzBeing Dallas Taylor: Meeting my name twinsYour name is so much more than the sound that people call you by. It’s an entire human identity, distilled into a few syllables. So what do six people who share the exact same name have in common? It turns out, much more than you might expect. Follow Dallas down the rabbit hole as he speaks to name expert Laura Wattenberg and five other people named Dallas Taylor.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.Join our community on Reddit and follow us on Facebook.Become a monthly co...2022-02-0245 min
The Beaucephus Broadcast65: Laura WattenbergWhat's in a name? Author of "The Baby Name Wizard," Laura Wattenberg discusses some of the more unique names being given to newborns as well as some of the more conservative monikers bestowed upon today's youth. Plus, Beau makes his merry way to Italy, gets let down at a fast food drive thru, and praises the glory days of Disney Channel original series2020-05-0340 min
Design Yourself64: Creative LivingThis week Sharon offers up a 10 Step Guide to Creative Living. If you are already jamming on all the ways that you need to be creative, awesome! But if you are like a lot of us and need a little kickstart to your creativity, this week’s episode is for you. Explore options for how to choose creativity over consumption (take a walk!), learn the difference between copying and appropriating (mindset!), discover some of Sharon’s go-to resources to kick a creative slump to the the curb (books! recipes! friends!) and more. This is a great episode for anyone who...2017-10-0938 min
The Mom HourGetting Ready For Baby: Episode 74Nesting. Naming. Decorating. Gender revealing. There are so many fun ways to anticipate the arrival of a new baby, and we’re talking about all of them in this week’s podcast! Whether you’re expecting (congrats!) or just really love talking about baby names (Sarah raises hand), we think you’ll love Episode 74. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Episode 38, all about our pregnancy and childbirth experiences, more from a healthcare/symptoms/physical perspectiveThe Baby Name Wizard, Revised 3rd Edition: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby (book by Laura Wattenberg)The amazing data tools...2016-11-0144 min
The Mash-Up AmericansSay My Name, Say My NameWhy do we obsess over our names? Well, it’s because they have to represent our past, and our hopes for the future, all our multiple identities, and, and, and … whew! In this episode, Amy and Rebecca dig into American naming traditions with The Baby Name Wizard, Laura Wattenberg. Also, cameos by Dinner Party Download co-host Rico Gagliano and more!"
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Jumping Monkeys (Audio)The Baby Name Wizard, new Nanos, PicWash, Amuse Me Baby, and more.
The Baby Name Wizard, new Nanos, PicWash, Amuse Me Baby, and more.
Our guest is Laura Wattenberg, author of The Baby Name Wizard and creator of The Baby Name Voyager.
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Audible Kids pick of the week: The True History of Little Goldenhood, by Andrew Lang, Narrated by Leo Laporte. To sign up for a free audiobook, visit Audible.com/monkeys.
Hosts: Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte
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