On this episode, we have two stories about names - the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing. 
This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell.
Storytellers:
Elyse Mcinerney reckons with her name.
Ryan Estrada accidentally invents a new word.

On this episode, we have two stories about names - the names of people, the names of concept, and how naming can shape the essence of the thing. This episode was hosted by Jodi Powell. Storytellers: Elyse Mcinerney reckons with her name. Ryan Estrada accidentally invents a new word.

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