In late 1997 through 1999, “Ryan” and “Mike” were the most common male names in the art school and student apartments – there were so many of them that when a new one popped up he was immediately given a nickname to distinguish him from the others. Examples include Big Ryan, Little Ryan, Big Mike (6’6″, ~300lbs), Tall Mike (6’5″, ~200lbs), Spiky Mike, and Scary Mike.

In Dead City Radio, all Mikes and Ryans (except for Ryan) are Steves. All Steves are also Steves.