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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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At sixteen, freshly sober, Moshe Kasher sold ecstasy at raves — greeting customers he recognised from his Tuesday night recovery meeting. On this episode of Identified with Nabil Ayers, the comedian and author of Subculture Vulture unpacks a childhoo... more

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August Ponthier came out to the world in an article, messaging their mom the day before it dropped: "I just want you to read it before you react… I hope you can love this about me."

On this episode of Identified with Nabil Ayers, they trace the wh... more

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Two days before Thanksgiving, on the night of Thursday's first sold-out headline show at New York's Roseland Ballroom, Geoff Rickly got off the subway to the news that his nana had died, peacefully, in her favourite chair, logged into the band's webs... more

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Vagabon has lived in America most of her life, and still feels like she's from somewhere else. On this episode of Identified with Nabil Ayers, she traces why: born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, moved to Harlem at nine when her mother, a lawyer, brought the ... more

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Recent Guests

Moshe Kasher
Comedian and author of Subculture Vulture
Episode: Moshe Kasher on Deaf Parents, Hasidic Summers & Subculture
August Ponthier
Non-binary musician and singer-songwriter
Episode: August Ponthier on Coming Out, Texas, and Chosen Family
Geoff Rickly
Musician, frontman of Thursday
Thursday
Episode: Thursday's Geoff Rickly on Why His Band Is Like a Family
Lætitia Tamko
Musician known by stage name Vagabon
Musician
Episode: Vagabon on Musical Beginnings and Moving from Cameroon to New York
Hrishikesh Hirway
Musician, creator of Song Exploder
Song Exploder
Episode: Song Exploder's Hrishikesh Hirway on Honouring His Family Through Music
Chad Clark
Musician and storyteller exploring family history and identity
Musician, DC music scene participant
Episode: Chad Clark | What I Learned From My Father’s Role With Martin Luther King and Jimmy Carter
Jon Ronson
Author and journalist known for exploring culture and identity
Episode: Jon Ronson on Family and the Extraordinary Story Behind The Castle
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

Host

Nabil Ayers
Music executive and author of My Life in the Sunshine

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 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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Reviews praise the guests and the willingness to take on big questions.
Unexpected family stories resonate with listeners who recognize parts of their own experiences.
Listeners value the in-depth conversations about race, family and identity.

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Moshe Kasher on Deaf Parents, Hasidic Summers & Subculture
Q: What is family to you?
Kasher says family now means passing the valuable lessons he gathered from the communities he lived in to his daughter, while allowing her to choose which values and paths are right for her.
Moshe Kasher on Deaf Parents, Hasidic Summers & Subculture
Q: How did your mother meet your father?
Kasher says his deaf parents met at the World Games for the Deaf. His mother moved to New York, later took him and his brother to Oakland on what was described as a vacation, and did not return.
August Ponthier on Coming Out, Texas, and Chosen Family
Q: What is family to you?
Ponthier says family includes both their family by blood and the chosen family they have relied on. They define family as people choosing to support one another and be present for each other.
August Ponthier on Coming Out, Texas, and Chosen Family
Q: How did you start to build a community of people in New York? Was it centered around music or modeling?
Ponthier followed New York Sofar Sounds performances while still living in Texas, then messaged artists whose work they admired. Those contacts led to friendships, show attendance, and songwriting opportunities.
Thursday's Geoff Rickly on Why His Band Is Like a Family
Q: Was there a moment when you realized your idea of family might be different from others?
Yes, moving to Salt Lake City and realizing many peers grew up in tight two-parent households made me see how I had to redefine normal and understand family as a broader, more inclusive concept.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Identified

What is Identified about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Personal conversations about how family, identity, heritage and belonging shape people's lives. Host Nabil Ayers, a music executive and author, draws out guests' stories of childhood, ancestry, grief, migration and the relationships they choose, often connecting those experiences to creative work and cultural history. Musicians are a recurring presence, alongside writers, journalists and other artists, and conversations move between intimate family memories and broader questions about race, tradition and what makes people feel at home. The candid, story-led format is distinctive for treating family as more than biology: bands, friendships and communities also become places of connection, tension and support. A good fit for listeners interes... more

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1. Moshe Kasher
2. August Ponthier
3. Geoff Rickly
4. Lætitia Tamko
5. Hrishikesh Hirway
6. Chad Clark
7. Jon Ronson
8. Adam Buxton

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