Best Naveen K Podcasts (2025)

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A Stumble of Keriths with Kerith Burke 37:48

1y ago37:48

37:48

For our season finale, Warriors reporter Kerith Burke sends us on a quest to find people who share her name. Pit stops include: a prolific novelist, an encounter with Oprah, and a complicated relationship with people named Keith. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Kerith Burke's work on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @KerithBu…

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Names to Wage Struggle with Edward Onaci 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

Historian Edward Onaci talks about naming practices in the Black Power Movement, how hip hop influenced his academic interests, and why sometimes the sound of a name is just as important as its literal meaning. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Edward’s work on Instagram @onaci7. You can also read more about his research in hi…

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Named by the Stars with Naveen Farrani 40:14

1y ago40:14

40:14

Naveen Kundanmal (now Farrani!) talks about legal name changes, a spooky encounter at a taco place, and following in their mom’s footsteps by changing their whole entire name. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Naveen's work on Instagram @HotTubTimeNaveen. You can learn more about Equality Texas's work at equalitytexas.org or a…

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Your Name Is Your Lifesaver with Xian Zhao 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

Psychologist Xian Zhao talks about using his own name in his research, going by the nickname “WTO,” and why pronouncing people’s names correctly is so important. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Xian's work on Google Scholar. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Named…

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The Geography of a Name with Thomas Dai 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

Writer Thomas Dai talks about the many places baked into his name, an infamous instance of literary yellowface, and how labels can create structure in our lives. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Thomas's work on his website, thomasndai.com. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defe…

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A Street Rat Named Desire with Alli Katz 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

38:55

Cartoonist Alli Katz talks about giving her kids the coolest names possible, her alternate life as Allison Williams, and how her name made her funnier. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Alli's work on Instagram @allikatz. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defector.com. Namedroppi…

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White Thoughts vs. Indian Thoughts with Sridhar Ramesh 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

Comedian Sridhar Ramesh talks about family nicknames, tongue pronunciation exercises, and what happens when other people take your name more seriously than you do. Episode transcript available here. You can find more of Sridhar’s work on Twitter @radishharmers. You can find us on Instagram @namedroppingpod or send us an email at namedropping@defect…

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7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms 30:10

3y ago30:10

30:10

For our last episode this season, we talk to Defector subscriber Holden Holden about how his name has gotten him in trouble, the way online forms aren't set up for people with duplicate names, and nominative determinism. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us …

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6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho 35:20

3y ago35:20

35:20

Journalist Karen K. Ho has thought a lot about what makes a Karen. Follow Karen on Twitter @karenkho. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughli…

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5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Writer and artist Rona Akbari always loved her name. Then, COVID-19 happened. Follow Rona on Twitter @theronalisa. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex S…

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4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail 34:02

3y ago34:02

34:02

Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail talks about when he doesn't want to play the name pronunciation game, describes the elaborate spreadsheet he used to name his child, and explains his beef with one-N Aymans. Follow Aymann on Twitter at @aymanndotcom. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to …

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3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg 30:06

3y ago30:06

30:06

With the Pittsburgh Steelers gone from the playoffs and their quarterback at the end of his career, tennis writer Ben Rothenberg is looking forward to fewer people tweeting that he sucks. Follow Ben Rothenberg (not Roethlisberger) on Twitter at @BenRothenberg. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if y…

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2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre 45:20

3y ago45:20

45:20

Harper Jay MacIntyre talks about the experience of choosing her own name, twice. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Subscrib…

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1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni 35:51

3y ago35:51

35:51

Rohan Nadkarni talks about surnames, a consequential encounter with Anthony Davis, and why he's sick of Lord of the Rings jokes. Episode transcript available here. Follow the show on Instagram @namedroppingpod and if you want to get in touch with us, you can email us at namedropping@defector.com. Namedropping is hosted by Giri Nathan and Samer Kala…

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1: Introducing Namedropping 3:23

3y ago3:23

3:23

A show for anyone who instinctively spells out their name after saying it, shares a name with a war criminal, or chose a new name because they were done with their original one. This is Namedropping, a podcast from Defector Media. Check back here January 12, 2022 for episode 1.By Namedropping

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Minisode 4 | How to Ravenclaw 10:21

4y ago10:21

10:21

Novi and (Lur)Kelly discuss Hogwarts hacks, cheats, tips and tricks - as they ponder over the daily life and adventures of Ravenclaw heroes, Michael Corner and Duncan Inglebee. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 8 | Kelly Balding 48:02

4y ago48:02

48:02

That time Novi called up (Lur)Kelly to talk about Harry Potter, Eurovision, and Ravenclaw legends - Michael Corner and Duncan Inglebee. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 7 | Lauren K. Nixon 57:24

4+ y ago57:24

57:24

That time Novi called up Lauren to talk about Hufflepuff and badgers, time travel in pop culture, being an author, ghost writing and editing, and announcing a brand new podcast! N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Minisode 3 | Happy birthday Bummabum 8:42

4+ y ago8:42

8:42

Leftovers of episode 23 with Rhiannon. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 6 | Claire Peters 40:07

4+ y ago40:07

40:07

That time Novi called up Claire to talk about career stuff, the Hogwarts Running Club, Harry Potter, Hogwarts is Here (HiH), internet dating ...and cats! N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 5 | Amina Farooq 49:19

4+ y ago49:19

49:19

That time Novi called up Amina to talk about COVID-19, 90s nostalgia, career in architecture, travelling, cricket, movies, Hogwarts is Here and, of course, Harry Potter. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 4 | Apolline 55:15

4+ y ago55:15

55:15

That time Novi called up Apolline to talk about the Hogwarts is Here (HiH) experience, Astronomy as a hobby, moving from France to Germany, cultural differences, cross-cultural relationships, muggle quidditch, travelling, Lolita, women in corporate, equality and feminism, life in Germany, German culture, punctuality and parenting culture. N1VE7IV P…

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Minisode 2 | Celebrating 6 years of The League of 42 6:44

4+ y ago6:44

6:44

Novi talks to Rhiannon about The League of 42. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 3 | Emily Addison 38:22

4+ y ago38:22

38:22

That time Novi called up kt to talk about building skills for a career in aerospace, AU careers, robotics, ballet, writing, role models, handling the pressures of soceity, online engineering school troubles, scheduling & time management, cosplaying and conventions, Hogwarts is Here, Harry Potter memories, growing up with the internet, and nicknames…

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Episode 23 | Rhiannon 42:22

4+ y ago42:22

42:22

That time Novi called up bebbel to talk about Harry Potter, Hogwarts is Here, The League of 42, teaching, gaming, perfectionism, OCD and mental health (depression and anxiety), and the numbers 23 and 42. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Minisode 1 | Celebrating 6 years of The League of 42 10:26

4+ y ago10:26

10:26

Novi gets together with Cristina, Jenna, Holly, Rhiannon and Claire, to celebrate Harry Potter, Hogwarts is Here, and 6 years of The League of 42. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 1 | Madison Bettle 41:56

4+ y ago41:56

41:56

That time Novi called up Madi to talk about Hogwarts is Here, acquiring skills and inspiration, AU careers, career path transition, PhDs in the workforce, bing a role model, advice to young 'uns, the teaching system needs a-fix, dreams vs realism, and fear of failure/being judged. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https:…

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Episode 2 | Holly Higgins 51:35

4+ y ago51:35

51:35

That time Novi called up Holly to talk about dogs, Pi, Korean culture and K-Pop, Harry Potter (of course!), gymnastics and the Olympics. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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Episode 0 | ft. Holly, Emily & Fiverr 5:52

5y ago5:52

5:52

Novi tries to decide on an appropriate "intro" theme for this podcast. N1VE7IV Productions Socials: @naveennbhat Want to support me? https://buymeacoffee.com/N1VE7IV

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01 The Hidden Chronicles 1:35

9y ago1:35

1:35

The Hidden Chronicles is about peace. It’s about finding purpose, following the heart, commitment. It’s about Music, about movement, about the way in which we express ourselves, in light and in the shadow. The hidden chronicles is about Mantra, about calling out for Mercy, it’s about the greatest, most elevated expression of love. It’s about art, a…

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A Stumble of Keriths with Kerith Burke 37:48

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Names to Wage Struggle with Edward Onaci 35:36

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Named by the Stars with Naveen Farrani 40:14

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Your Name Is Your Lifesaver with Xian Zhao 29:06

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The Geography of a Name with Thomas Dai 38:48

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A Street Rat Named Desire with Alli Katz 38:55

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White Thoughts vs. Indian Thoughts with Sridhar Ramesh 43:26

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7: Holden Holden vs. Online Forms 30:10

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6: "I'd Rather Be Hit By a Car Than Complain to the Manager" with Karen K. Ho 35:20

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5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk 30:17

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4: Upping the Muslim with Aymann Ismail 34:02

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3: The Average Interception Is About 10 Tweets with Ben Rothenberg 30:06

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2: Find the Thing That Feels Like You with Harper Jay MacIntyre 45:20

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1: The Rohan Saturation Point with Rohan Nadkarni 35:51

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1: Introducing Namedropping 3:23

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Minisode 4 | How to Ravenclaw 10:21

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Episode 8 | Kelly Balding 48:02

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Episode 7 | Lauren K. Nixon 57:24

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Minisode 3 | Happy birthday Bummabum 8:42

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Episode 6 | Claire Peters 40:07

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Episode 5 | Amina Farooq 49:19

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Episode 4 | Apolline 55:15

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Minisode 2 | Celebrating 6 years of The League of 42 6:44

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Episode 3 | Emily Addison 38:22

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Episode 23 | Rhiannon 42:22

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Minisode 1 | Celebrating 6 years of The League of 42 10:26

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Episode 1 | Madison Bettle 41:56

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Episode 2 | Holly Higgins 51:35

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Episode 0 | ft. Holly, Emily & Fiverr 5:52

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01 The Hidden Chronicles 1:35

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