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Name Droppers

Hosted by Watko, Name Droppers is the safe space to shamelessly name-drop on the internet - because let's be honest, we've all got a story. Each episode, Watko chats with a guest about their top three name drops: the surprising encounters, awkward moments, and humble (or not so humble) brags that come with brushing shoulders with notable people and celebrities. No judgment, just juicy stories, gossip and good laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  • Name Droppers - Paul Ross : The Swiss Army Knife of British Media and the Olympian Name Dropper of Overnights

    Thursday, 6 November 2025

    28 minutes

    Best known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the media and entertainment industry there's not much Paul can't tell us about his profession. Paul began his career at London Weekend Television in the 80s as a researcher and producer working on numerous programmes including The Six O'Clock Show. He became a regular face on British TV from the 90s onwards, appearing on many programmes including The Big Breakfast and Sky One's Jeopardy! game show. He also made regular appearances on This Morning as their showbiz correspondent. He's been involved in radio since the late 90s presenting numerous sh...

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  • Name Droppers - Martin Kelner : Radio Colossus, Esteemed Journalist and Name Dropping Aficionado

    Thursday, 16 October 2025

    29 minutes

    Martin Kelner joins Watko to do a spot of name dropping and talks about his new life as an influencer, podcaster, content creator and cult leader.Martin is best known for his witty columns in numerous national newspapers, his humour filled radio programmes and his regular blockbuster appearances on BBC 5 Live’s award winning Fighting Talk.He’s worked as a broadcaster for almost half a century at numerous radio stations across the UK including the likes of BBC Radio 2, LBC, TalkSPORT, BBC Radio Leeds, JAZZ FM and Hallam FM (the latter being where his career as a presenter began).Martin has g...

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  • Name Droppers - Iain Lee : TV and Radio's Maestro of Mayhem, as always unpredictable and unforgettable!

    Thursday, 9 October 2025

    31 minutes

    Iain Lee joins Watko to talk about his top three name drops and explains why he's bringing back the 11 O'Clock Show.Best known for his bold, funny and often unpredictable appearances on TV and radio, Iain blurs the line between comedy, confession and chaos. A true broadcasting one off.He first became a household name in the late 90s as the host of Channel 4's 11 O'Clock Show, since then he has featured on many shows including RI:SE, Thumb Bandits and Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud.Alongside his extensive TV career he also forged an unforgettable career in UK radio, featuring on XFM, LBC, Abso...

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  • Name Droppers - Tommy Boyd : Master of the Mic, King of the Name Drop

    Thursday, 2 October 2025

    23 minutes

    Tommy Boyd joins Watko to talk about his top three name drops and explains why he's now taken up podcasting. Best known for his sharp wit, original thinking, and fearless approach to live radio his career has spanned decades. He became a household name though children's television in the 80s, featuring on many shows including Magpie and the Wide Awake Club. He later made his mark in UK talk radio particularly with stations like LBC, Talk Radio and TalkSPORT. Tommy has always brought originality, unpredictability, and a touch of mischief to the airwaves and this conversation proves he's stil...

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