Podcast: No Gossip, Just Saying

Episode: 34

Episode Title: Why Do We Name Things? The Psychology Behind It

Publish Date: 06/03/2026

Hosted by: Jenn Schofield + Jodi Ross

Brand: Danz Insanity Studios

Episode Summary

This week, Jenn and Jodi tackle a surprisingly funny topic: why people give names to cars, appliances, fitness equipment, body parts, and just about anything else that sits still long enough. What starts as a conversation about Danz Insanity members creating alter egos for their MyZone screens quickly turns into a hilarious deep dive into named refrigerators, vacuums, scars, and some truly unforgettable nicknames.

Along the way, they explore the psychology behind why humans assign personalities to objects, how naming things helps us build emotional connections, and why a  ...