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 Sujong Laughlin.

Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

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 Sujong Laughlin. Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/namedropping.

5: Rona Akbari Misses Weather Talk

This podcast is 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. Even if you haven't experienced any of the above, you're still welcome to enjoy it. Hosted by Defector's Giri Nathan and Samer Kalaf. Produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

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