Official Contest Rules
Last updated: August 2, 2026
These are the official rules for the Dropping Names Season 2 Logo Contest. By entering, you agree to these rules. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
1. Sponsor
The contest is run by Dropping Names ("we," "us"), the team behind the podcast Dropping Names ...and other things with Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes.
2. Eligibility
- Open worldwide, where permitted by law.
- Entrants must be at least 18 years old.
- One submission per person and per email address.
- No purchase necessary.
3. Entry period
Submissions are open now and close October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
4. How to enter
Complete the entry form at droppingnames.com/contest with your details, your uploaded artwork, and a short description.
5. Submission requirements
Your submission must:
- Feature the likeness of both hosts, Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes, as the centerpiece of the design.
- Be completely original artwork created entirely by you.
- Not contain AI generated artwork.
- Not include copyrighted material, trademarks, logos, or artwork owned by another person or company. The likeness of the hosts is the one exception, and is required for this contest.
- Be submitted as a PNG or JPG image.
- Include a short description of 250 characters or less.
6. Judging and selection
Our production team reviews all qualifying submissions and selects the finalists. Finalists are revealed during a live judging event, where Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes review the designs and hear live audience feedback. Audience participation helps influence the final decision, but Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes make the official final selection. The judges' decisions are final.
7. Prizes
The winning designer will receive:
- A VIP day at the Dropping Names studio during three guest recording sessions.
- Lunch with Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes.
- Behind the scenes access during the visit.
- Recognition as the official designer of the Dropping Names Season 2 logo.
One runner up will receive an official Dropping Names merchandise package. Airfare, hotel, transportation, meals outside of the scheduled lunch, and any other travel expenses are the responsibility of the winner. Prizes are non transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
8. Ownership and rights
If your design is selected as the winner, ownership of the design transfers to Dropping Names, and we may refine, modify, simplify, recolor, or otherwise enhance it before it becomes the official Season 2 logo. By submitting your artwork, you grant Dropping Names permission to display your submission during the livestream, on our website, and across our social media platforms, with credit to you whenever practical.
9. Disqualification
Submissions that do not clearly feature the likeness of both hosts, that contain AI generated artwork, or that include copyrighted, offensive, or inappropriate material will be disqualified.
10. General
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by any podcast platform or social media network. Your information is handled per our Privacy Policy. Questions? Reach us through our contact form.