Calvin Klein. Louis Vuitton. Adidas. We know the brands, but what’s the story behind the names?

NAME TALES is the new podcast by 3AW host and historian Simon Owens. In each five-minute episode, Simon reveals the fascinating back story to a recognisable product, shop or thing – from the tractor-building winemaker to the adventures of Eddie and Freddie, and the business they rescued from bankruptcy.

The latest ep – called The Wonderful Wireless – takes a look at how Melbourne‘s oldest radio stations were named.

Simon – a 30 year radio industry veteran and presenter of The Simon Owens Show and Remember When – has worked alongside and learned from industry greats including Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady.

NAME TALES is available directly via Acast or wherever you find your podcasts.

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