Dirty Little Secret: "Would you marry someone if their last name made you sound like a punchline?"

In this laugh-out-loud edition of Dirty Little Secret, a newly engaged listener drops a bombshell: she loves her fiancé, adores the ring, and is thrilled about the proposal — but she absolutely refuses to take his last name. Why? Because it’s… Butts.
And her first name starts with a B.The crew dives into the hilarious and heartfelt dilemma, exploring everything from wedding day introductions (“Live on the main stage… Becky Butts!”) to the pressure of tradition and identity. Is it okay to reject a name for aesthetic reasons? What if it sounds like a cartoon character or worse — a joke?Billy, Candice, and Producer Pooh offer their takes, share their own awkward name stories (including Coach Balls and Dick Butkus references), and help the caller brainstorm how to break the news to her very traditional fiancé.

Recently engaged and navigating the emotional minefield of name-changing expectations, this caller is torn between love and legacy. Her story is relatable, funny, and surprisingly deep — touching on identity, family, and the pressure to conform.

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