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What's in a Name?

You're Saying It Wrong by KMUW

Apr 18, 202633:33Comedy

This week, Kathy and Ross challenge Fletcher to an epic eponym quiz, and somehow they detour again into an analysis of pavement. How? You'll have to listen to find out!

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What's in a Name? is an episode from You're Saying It Wrong by KMUW. This week, Kathy and Ross challenge Fletcher to an epic eponym quiz, and somehow they detour again into an analysis of pavement. How? You'll have to listen to find out! Th...

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Published Apr 18, 2026, 33:33 long, audio available.

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This week, Kathy and Ross challenge Fletcher to an epic eponym quiz, and somehow they detour again into an analysis of pavement. How? You'll have to listen to find out!

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