60 acast.com Name Tales https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/nametales en Simon Owens Nametales, Name Tales, History, Business names, brand names Simon Owens There are thousands of brand names, store names, products, and just “things” that are named after people. So in each episode of my podcast I’ll give you the back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing. The stories are fascinating, and I’ll reveal the name at the end.  

Episodes of the podcast will be released each time a fundraising milestone is met. So you can advertise your business on this podcast, or even just get a shoutout by donating to keep the podcast going. Head to buymeacoffee.com/NameTales for more information.  




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]]> There are thousands of brand names, store names, products, and just “things” that are named after people. So in each episode of my podcast I’ll give you the back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing. The stories are fascinating, and I’ll reveal the name at the end.  

Episodes of the podcast will be released each time a fundraising milestone is met. So you can advertise your business on this podcast, or even just get a shoutout by donating to keep the podcast going. Head to buymeacoffee.com/NameTales for more information.  




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]]> false Simon Owens nametalespodcast@gmail.com 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 nametales episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1767134486367-bd76fcbf-bb68-487b-aa4b-0b9c347ae2e7.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/nametales Name Tales Ep 037 The Carpenter Brothers Ep 037 The Carpenter Brothers Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:27 6a38a487db494ef85c8cd714 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a38a487db494ef85c8cd714 6a38a487db494ef85c8cd714 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 37 They were headed from England to the USA but stopped by Australia to visit their Sister, stayed, and started a business that is still massive today


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

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Other projects of mine...


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*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts

  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
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]]> They were headed from England to the USA but stopped by Australia to visit their Sister, stayed, and started a business that is still massive today


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.


Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Other projects of mine...


*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook


*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts

  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers

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]]> Ep 036 The Olympian Ep 036 The Olympian Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:03 6a38a2144a187774ace29f72 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a38a2144a187774ace29f72 6a38a2144a187774ace29f72 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 36 This Olympic Swimmer went on to start a nationally known business


This episode made possible thanks to Pets On Pots - Your pet, hand-painted on a pot. For the pet lover who is impossible to shop for. www.instagram.com/pets_on_pots


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*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook


*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts


  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers


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]]> This Olympic Swimmer went on to start a nationally known business


This episode made possible thanks to Pets On Pots - Your pet, hand-painted on a pot. For the pet lover who is impossible to shop for. www.instagram.com/pets_on_pots


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.


Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Other projects of mine...


*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook


*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts


  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers


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]]> Ep 035 The Flying Timber King Ep 035 The Flying Timber King Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:25 6a38a04a4a187774ace24bf2 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a38a04a4a187774ace24bf2 6a38a04a4a187774ace24bf2 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 35 He inherited a successful timber business, but found joy in his hobby...


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*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts


  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers


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]]> He inherited a successful timber business, but found joy in his hobby...


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.


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Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Other projects of mine...


*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook


*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts


  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers


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]]> Ep 034 Nathaniel Bracket Wales Ep 034 Nathaniel Bracket Wales Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:41 6a3894824a8189f2c3983c56 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a3894824a8189f2c3983c56 6a3894824a8189f2c3983c56 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 34 Who was Nathaniel? What did he invent, and who did he name his invention after?


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*** check out my other podcasts

  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers

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]]> Who was Nathaniel? What did he invent, and who did he name his invention after?


This episode made possible thanks alansdebtcollection.com - Turn those unpaid invoices into cash


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Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Other projects of mine...


*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook


*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s


*** check out my other podcasts

  • NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
  • COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
  • FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers

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]]> Ep 033 Heinrich Ep 033 Heinrich Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 5:32 6a22244814e465e5ce8b9bbf false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a22244814e465e5ce8b9bbf 6a22244814e465e5ce8b9bbf 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 33 So what is the story of Heinrich's "Little Bird's Nest"?


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]]> So what is the story of Heinrich's "Little Bird's Nest"?


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Also check out my other podcast series from a little while back NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.


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]]> Ep 032 Iwasaki Yataro Ep 032 Iwasaki Yataro Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:47 6a215499e25fe33c7c3c78c3 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a215499e25fe33c7c3c78c3 6a215499e25fe33c7c3c78c3 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 32 Iwasaki Yataro must have had a thing for water chestnuts..


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]]> Iwasaki Yataro must have had a thing for water chestnuts..


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]]> Ep 031 William of Kent Ep 031 William of Kent Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 5:33 6a214e011ddbe06b3acb652c false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a214e011ddbe06b3acb652c 6a214e011ddbe06b3acb652c 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 31 William of Kent's attention to detail lead him to found a company that still operates today.


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David of Israel.


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]]> William of Kent's attention to detail lead him to found a company that still operates today.


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David of Israel.


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]]> Ep 030 Lambstown Ep 030 Lambstown Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:03 6a214acee25fe33c7c39629d false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a214acee25fe33c7c39629d 6a214acee25fe33c7c39629d 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 30 William Lamb lends his name to something big...


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]]> William Lamb lends his name to something big...


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]]> Ep 029 William The Scot Ep 029 William The Scot Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 5:59 6a197d948fd07475b5db2338 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a197d948fd07475b5db2338 6a197d948fd07475b5db2338 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 29 William came from Scotland to Australia and dominated in his field like no one had before.


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]]> William came from Scotland to Australia and dominated in his field like no one had before.


This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.


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]]> Ep 028 Tokyo Tshushin Kogyo Ep 028 Tokyo Tshushin Kogyo Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT 4:53 6a1933968fd07475b5bf31b4 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6a1933968fd07475b5bf31b4 6a1933968fd07475b5bf31b4 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 27 Two men started this company and didn't name it after themselves. But You'll guess pretty quickly what the company name is


This episode made possible thanks to David. Legend.


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]]> Two men started this company and didn't name it after themselves. But You'll guess pretty quickly what the company name is


This episode made possible thanks to David. Legend.


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]]> Ep 027 The Ruhr Brothers Ep 027 The Ruhr Brothers Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT 6:23 69ec4d51738b0d0aa540177c false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69ec4d51738b0d0aa540177c 69ec4d51738b0d0aa540177c 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 27 This is the story of two brothers who inherited their mother's shop in the ruins of a village in Germany after WW2


This episode made possible thanks to Barb Tarlau


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]]> This is the story of two brothers who inherited their mother's shop in the ruins of a village in Germany after WW2


This episode made possible thanks to Barb Tarlau


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]]> Ep 026 Smaller Stories 2 Ep 026 Smaller Stories 2 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:53:23 GMT 6:28 69ec48c36e5b90839ab06ffc false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69ec48c36e5b90839ab06ffc 69ec48c36e5b90839ab06ffc 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 26 A few shorter stories that may be of interest.


This episode made possible thanks to Aly & Tiffy


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]]> A few shorter stories that may be of interest.


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]]> <![CDATA[Hope you're enjoying the podcast]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:35 69d1d5dc1d7024f1a7f5648e false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69d1d5dc1d7024f1a7f5648e 69d1d5dc1d7024f1a7f5648e 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 bonus

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]]> Ep 025 The Clock Repairer Ep 025 The Clock Repairer Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT 6:12 69c330c81a160b44db2f7963 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69c330c81a160b44db2f7963 69c330c81a160b44db2f7963 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 25 A young man whose obsession with understanding how things works and a fascination with perfection takes it to the next level.


This episode made possible thanks to Gabrielle


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]]> A young man whose obsession with understanding how things works and a fascination with perfection takes it to the next level.


This episode made possible thanks to Gabrielle


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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 024 Not Mac's Mouse]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT 6:15 69b3ee45559de2c6342c0302 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69b3ee45559de2c6342c0302 69b3ee45559de2c6342c0302 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 24 A very successful man is told he is making a mistake, by a kid. And he listens.


This episode made possible thanks to Simon Alden of Western Australia


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]]> A very successful man is told he is making a mistake, by a kid. And he listens.


This episode made possible thanks to Simon Alden of Western Australia


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]]> Ep 023 290 Miles Ep 023 290 Miles Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 6:54 69b3ed56cad04b6222b7e68f false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69b3ed56cad04b6222b7e68f 69b3ed56cad04b6222b7e68f 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 23 This 13 year old left home, travelled 290 miles and founded something big.


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]]> This 13 year old left home, travelled 290 miles and founded something big.


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]]> Ep 022 Canadian Daniel and Irish Harry Ep 022 Canadian Daniel and Irish Harry Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:43 69b3ec55cad04b6222b7affb false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69b3ec55cad04b6222b7affb 69b3ec55cad04b6222b7affb 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 22 Two men, born 86 years apart lead to a globally known brand name


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]]> Two men, born 86 years apart lead to a globally known brand name


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]]> Ep 021 Father And Son Founders Ep 021 Father And Son Founders Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:27 69b3eb7363444515f9b5c060 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69b3eb7363444515f9b5c060 69b3eb7363444515f9b5c060 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 21 I'm not sure exactly when this company was founded. Was it the father or son?


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]]> I'm not sure exactly when this company was founded. Was it the father or son?


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]]> Ep 020 The Homesick American Ep 020 The Homesick American Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:59 698d330bfe55e6c6c37c9b61 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/698d330bfe55e6c6c37c9b61 698d330bfe55e6c6c37c9b61 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 20 This American was sent to Australia by his father. He was homesick and decided to do something about it.


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]]> This American was sent to Australia by his father. He was homesick and decided to do something about it.


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]]> Ep 019 The Man Who Changed Water Ep 019 The Man Who Changed Water Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 4:43 698d3136fe55e6c6c37bd11d false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/698d3136fe55e6c6c37bd11d 698d3136fe55e6c6c37bd11d 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 19 This man's surname is still in business today after he reinvented water.


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]]> This man's surname is still in business today after he reinvented water.


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]]> Ep 018 Klaus With The Injured Ankle Ep 018 Klaus With The Injured Ankle Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:41 698d306e5d2bf63a6d6edf9f false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/698d306e5d2bf63a6d6edf9f 698d306e5d2bf63a6d6edf9f 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 18 Today - A German soldier's skiing accident led to a multi million dollar brand


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]]> Today - A German soldier's skiing accident led to a multi million dollar brand


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]]> Ep 017 The Original Mr T Ep 017 The Original Mr T Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:01 698d2de4fe55e6c6c37afbef false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/698d2de4fe55e6c6c37afbef 698d2de4fe55e6c6c37afbef 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 17 We've all seen this man's surname. I reckon you'll guess this one pretty early into the story.


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]]> We've all seen this man's surname. I reckon you'll guess this one pretty early into the story.


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]]> Ep 016 Yet Another Adolf Ep 016 Yet Another Adolf Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:25 6985e6b545f62cfe94e6d8c8 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6985e6b545f62cfe94e6d8c8 6985e6b545f62cfe94e6d8c8 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 16 This Adolf and his brother started a business together. But they ended up with two different companies


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]]> This Adolf and his brother started a business together. But they ended up with two different companies


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]]> Ep 015 Mop Head Ep 015 Mop Head Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:15 6985e1d45ad8bc4f7c84649d false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6985e1d45ad8bc4f7c84649d 6985e1d45ad8bc4f7c84649d 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 15 Mop head started by selling car antennas from the back of his van. What he achieved was extraordinary


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]]> Mop head started by selling car antennas from the back of his van. What he achieved was extraordinary


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]]> Ep 014 Samuel and Alonzo Ep 014 Samuel and Alonzo Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 6:09 6985e0099a20cfbf33b36b9d false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6985e0099a20cfbf33b36b9d 6985e0099a20cfbf33b36b9d 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 14 Samuel and Alonzo left their jobs to branch out on their own... So what business did they create?


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]]> Samuel and Alonzo left their jobs to branch out on their own... So what business did they create?


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]]> Ep 013 The Harvester Suburb Ep 013 The Harvester Suburb Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 4:50 6985de6d5ad8bc4f7c839670 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6985de6d5ad8bc4f7c839670 6985de6d5ad8bc4f7c839670 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 13 Here's how one man built a city and it wasn't named after him.


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]]> Here's how one man built a city and it wasn't named after him.


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]]> Ep 012 Smaller Stories 1 Ep 012 Smaller Stories 1 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:04 69848a84e98d78ec18a75603 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69848a84e98d78ec18a75603 69848a84e98d78ec18a75603 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 12 Here's a bunch of shorter stories all rolled into one episode


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]]> Here's a bunch of shorter stories all rolled into one episode


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]]> Ep 011 1600s Rock and Roll Ep 011 1600s Rock and Roll Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:15 698488f323ea1312642812f6 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/698488f323ea1312642812f6 698488f323ea1312642812f6 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 11 How does a farmer form the 1600s get remembered in modern times?


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]]> How does a farmer form the 1600s get remembered in modern times?


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]]> Ep 010 The Other Adolf Ep 010 The Other Adolf Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 4:54 697b4e58b4be99fbd872c488 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/697b4e58b4be99fbd872c488 697b4e58b4be99fbd872c488 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 10 This Adolf was a good guy and I reckon he has reached everyone in Australia


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]]> This Adolf was a good guy and I reckon he has reached everyone in Australia


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]]> Ep 009 The First Earl of Leicester Ep 009 The First Earl of Leicester Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 4:37 697b4d5c98c18d8bdbbe7ac8 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/697b4d5c98c18d8bdbbe7ac8 697b4d5c98c18d8bdbbe7ac8 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 9 Who was the first Earl of Leicester, and what was named after him?


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]]> Who was the first Earl of Leicester, and what was named after him?


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]]> Ep 008 The Wonderful Wireless Ep 008 The Wonderful Wireless Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 8:20 69756be249ef755216909b3d false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69756be249ef755216909b3d 69756be249ef755216909b3d 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 8 A look at how Melbourne's oldest radio stations were named


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]]> A look at how Melbourne's oldest radio stations were named


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]]> Ep 007 Never Trust the Milkshake Man Ep 007 Never Trust the Milkshake Man Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 6:33 697203a86ce75da7d845fd2f false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/697203a86ce75da7d845fd2f 697203a86ce75da7d845fd2f 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 7 Hollywood dreams don't always come true as the two brothers in this episode discovered


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]]> Hollywood dreams don't always come true as the two brothers in this episode discovered


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]]> Ep 006 Norton the Leatherman Ep 006 Norton the Leatherman Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:21 696c22a24796fcbb577f10fc false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/696c22a24796fcbb577f10fc 696c22a24796fcbb577f10fc 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 6 It all started with Norton the Leatherman until Dave and Charles came along...


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]]> It all started with Norton the Leatherman until Dave and Charles came along...


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]]> Ep 005 Eddie and Freddie Ep 005 Eddie and Freddie Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 4:35 69670288023744df1130b722 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69670288023744df1130b722 69670288023744df1130b722 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 5 The story of Eddie and Freddie and the business they rescued from bankruptcy.


This episode made possible thanks to Dave Hughes (no, not the famous Australian Comedian).


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]]> The story of Eddie and Freddie and the business they rescued from bankruptcy.


This episode made possible thanks to Dave Hughes (no, not the famous Australian Comedian).


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.


Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 004 The Tractor Building Winemaker Ep 004 The Tractor Building Winemaker Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:20 6963152979fe7d5545bff2a6 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/6963152979fe7d5545bff2a6 6963152979fe7d5545bff2a6 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 4 The story of Ferruccio born on a farm but destined for more.


This episode made possible thanks to Marty of Werribee.


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]]> The story of Ferruccio born on a farm but destined for more.


This episode made possible thanks to Marty of Werribee.


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.


Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 003 The Man Who Didn't Buy A Bank]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT 4:38 695dbd51154465cd603463f5 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/695dbd51154465cd603463f5 695dbd51154465cd603463f5 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 3 The story of Conrad who wanted to buy a bank.


This episode made possible thanks to melbournevideoconversions.com.au and sydneyvideoconversions.com.au


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

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]]> The story of Conrad who wanted to buy a bank.


This episode made possible thanks to melbournevideoconversions.com.au and sydneyvideoconversions.com.au


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


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Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 002 The Scottish Veterinary Surgeon Ep 002 The Scottish Veterinary Surgeon Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:58:00 GMT 4:46 695b0c986446068fdc0a949f false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/695b0c986446068fdc0a949f 695b0c986446068fdc0a949f 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 2 The story of another John. A Veterinary Surgeon with an unusual hobby


This episode made possible thanks to alanmancemotors.com.au


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]]> The story of another John. A Veterinary Surgeon with an unusual hobby


This episode made possible thanks to alanmancemotors.com.au


To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.

Donations can be as little as $1 and are one off donations. Not monthly


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Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 001 The Birmingham Quaker Ep 001 The Birmingham Quaker Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:54:40 GMT 4:59 69571751c84340185be0fa56 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/69571751c84340185be0fa56 69571751c84340185be0fa56 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 full 1 1 The story of John. Who opened a store next door to his father's drapery business.


Made possible thanks to https://www.instagram.com/pets_on_pots.


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Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Most importantly. To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.


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]]> The story of John. Who opened a store next door to his father's drapery business.


Made possible thanks to https://www.instagram.com/pets_on_pots.


Be sure to subscribe to the Name Tales Podcast and leave a review. It helps others to find the podcast.


Want to know what something was named after? Your story ideas and feedback are welcome – shoot me an email at nametalespodcast@gmail.com


Most importantly. To advertise or support this podcast, head to buymeacoffee.com/nametales and make a small loose change donation.


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]]> Welcome To Name Tales Welcome To Name Tales Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:31:21 GMT 1:18 695460cae30db7c5d8b2a348 false https://shows.acast.com/nametales/episodes/695460cae30db7c5d8b2a348 695460cae30db7c5d8b2a348 695456e6c9578c8cdac40510 trailer 1 Episodes of the podcast will be released each time a fundraising milestone is met. So you can advertise your business on this podcast, or even just get a shoutout by donating to keep the podcast going. Head to www.buymeacoffee.com/NameTales for more information.  



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