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Identity
Family
Music
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Cultural Identity
Cross-Border Identities
Creativity
Grief
Parenting
Ancestry
Transgender Identity
Coming Out
Writing
Feminism
Puerto Rico
Non-Binary
Gender Identity
Food Traditions
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Welcome to 'Identified', a podcast hosted by Nabil Ayers, music executive and author of 'My Life in the Sunshine'. This show explores the intricate and often complicated world of family and identity.

In his memoir, Nabil shared his journey of understanding his mixed-race identity, navigating a distant relationship with his father, renowned jazz musician Roy Ayers, and discovering new family conne... more

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Hermanos Gutiérrez never planned to be a band. On this episode of Identified, Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez sit down with host Nabil Ayers to trace where their music, and their bond, actually comes from: an older brother who became a father figure,... more

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A brand new and exclusive reissue from the Identified archive, with one of our most fascinating guests, Reggie Watts.

Reggie Watts joins Nabil Ayers on Identified to trace where he actually comes from — a military childhood from Germany to Great F... more

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Photographer and filmmaker, Nabil Elderkin, joins Nabil Ayers on Identified for a conversation about his Iranian-American identity, childhood in Australia and the United States, family history, the Baha’i faith, vulnerability, creativity and belongin... more

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In this episode of Identified with Nabil Ayers, Adam Buxton explores family, identity, childhood, boarding school, fatherhood, parenting, class, and friendship.

The comedian, writer, broadcaster, and host of The Adam Buxton Podcast reflects on gro... more

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Adam Buxton
British writer, comedian, and filmmaker; guest on the episode
Episode: Adam Buxton on Why No Parent Has It Figured Out
Daymé Arocena
Musician and guest on the episode
Musician
Episode: Daymé Arocena on Leaving Cuba to Follow Her Dreams
Brendan Yates
Frontman of Turnstile
Turnstile
Episode: Turnstile’s Brendan Yates on Why the Band is Like a Family
Meshell Ndegeocello
Musician and artist discussed in the episode
Self-directed via artistic career
Episode: Meshell Ndegeocello on Family, Music, and Mentorship.
Matt Berninger
Lead singer and writer of The National
The National
Episode: The National’s Matt Berninger on Why He Thinks of Himself as a Writer First
Michelle Zauner
Musician and author of Crying in H Mart
Japanese Breakfast
Episode: Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner on the Origins of Crying in H Mart
Julian Pratt
Musician, member of Show Me the Body
Show Me the Body
Episode: Show Me the Body’s Julian Pratt on Becoming a Father.
Betsy Lerner
Author and writing professional invited onto the show
Author of The Forest for the Thorns and other works
Episode: Betsy Lerner on Writing Your Truth and The Tension Between Honesty and Fear
Camille Becerra
Chef and author
Episode: Acclaimed Chef Camille Becerra on Her Puerto Rican Roots

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Nabil Ayers
Host of Identified

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Incredible conversations

    Really good in-depth conversations about race, family, and identity. Also really amazing guests! This podcast doesn’t shy away at big questions either.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    james3837
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Engaging stories about family

    Interesting and unexpected stories about family make this one of my favorite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ Mentaiko
    United States2 years ago
  • Quality Content

    I’m enjoying the first few episodes I listened to. Growing up in the Midwest in the 90s, I rarely met other only children. I love hearing stories that parallel my own! Looking forward to hearing about more families.

    -Katie Mollon, Detroit MI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Analog Dreamer
    United States2 years ago

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Relatable memories of growing up with family themes and identity-driven storytelling.
Engaging, personal stories about family make it a standout.
Thoughtful, in-depth conversations about race, family, and identity with amazing guests.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Daymé Arocena on Leaving Cuba to Follow Her Dreams
Q: How did leaving Cuba unfold, given your talent and family expectations?
She explains that talent in a poor Cuban community brings real support and pressure; her family backed her talent to secure a future, even as they feared losing the opportunity their ancestors had fought for, and the decision to leave was tied to seizing a broader horizon rather than abandoning her roots.
Turnstile’s Brendan Yates on Why the Band is Like a Family
Q: What is family to you?
Family is a place where you can be completely yourself, sit in silence, and still feel welcomed, understood, and supported, even through hard times, which extends to the way a band functions as an intimate, non-traditional family.
Acclaimed Chef Camille Becerra on Her Puerto Rican Roots
Q: What is family to you?
Family is about having relationships, and some family members can also be friends, which emphasizes the different forms that family can take beyond biological connections.
Jad Abumrad: The Family Stories That Changed Everything
Q: What is family to you?
It's the unconditional, right? Mostly, this is family that you were born with, but it's also family you choose. Those people that will never not walk next to you.
John Legend on Ancestry, Identity, and Raising a Family with Chrissy Teigen
Q: What is family to you?
I feel more connected to family now that I have kids.

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This show centers on family, identity, and the ways personal histories shape who we become. Conversations frequently explore race, cultural heritage, parenting, and the bonds that tie people across generations, often told through the lens of art, music, and storytelling. Guests range from musicians and chefs to writers and podcasters, each offering intimate, candid perspectives on lineage, memory, and belonging. A standout aspect is how the host guides delicate topics with warmth and curiosity, creating a space where nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable truths about family life can emerge. Listeners who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven narratives and cross-cultural experiences will likely find this especially engaging.

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1. Adam Buxton
2. Daymé Arocena
3. Brendan Yates
4. Meshell Ndegeocello
5. Matt Berninger
6. Michelle Zauner
7. Julian Pratt
8. Betsy Lerner

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