What's In A Name

Today's episode dives into something that is unique to every one of us - names. A name can make or break a first impression but today we take a look into how much a name can shape your life. From some of the wildest names we've come across in real life (yes, Sim Card is a real person) to the social, cultural and emotional reasons behind a name, in this episode we are unpacking why people name their children the way they do and what it means for the future. 

We also look at an AITA story from reddit that really had us scratching our heads. Let's just say some people (of course, it's a man) make choices that will have you questioning their entire character. It's a mess and we've got thoughts. 

And because we are Nothing New Under The Sun, we'll make a little historical turn and open our bibles too. We look in Genesis into the story of Jacob and Esau - brothers whose names and destinies were decided before they were even born. 

It's always interesting to see how much meaning your name can hold, even in ancient stories. 

So grab your bible, get your favourite snack and listen in as we figure out together: What's in a name?

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