Make Me Like This

In this episode, we each talk about what we're looking forward to in 2025, diving into a variety of topics, from the role of AI in daily life to setting meaningful health goals and embracing personal growth. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising children in today’s world, navigating the complexities of the upcoming year, and imagining what it might be like to relive past years. Along the way, we take a nostalgic look back at the 90s and examine how technological advancements are shaping the way we live and think. ===== Want to watch this on YouTube instead? https://youtu.be/BL0U3r4ZGSk Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT About Us: Jeff, Roman, and Brandon make arguments for why the other should like a certain thing. At the end of the episode, the question "do you now like this?" is asked, and points are awarded accordingly. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all streaming platforms.

In this episode, Brandon, Roman, and Jeff discuss the beloved films from their childhoods, focusing primarily on 'The Goonies' and its impact on Generation X. They reflect on the differences between kids' movies from the 80s and 90s versus today, the challenges of introducing their own children to these nostalgic films, and how shifting cultural sensitivities influence modern filmmaking. The trio also touches on memorable movies from their youth, such as 'Back to the Future,' 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,' and 'Home Alone." ===== Want to watch this on YouTube instead? https://youtu.be/wXJtNfcK04g Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT About Us: Jeff, Roman, and Brandon make arguments for why the other should like a certain thing. At the end of the episode, the question "do you now like this?" is asked, and points are awarded accordingly. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all streaming platforms.

In this episode, Roman discusses various aspects of his experience moving abroad, including the challenges of packing and reducing possessions, logistical hurdles, cultural shocks, and differences in everyday life. He highlights his adaptation to the new environment, such as language barriers, social interactions, and local customs. Roman shares insights on navigating the local tax system, transportation, and the communal lifestyle. The conversation also touches on familiar cravings for Western comforts and the adjustment to tropical climates and wildlife. ===== Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/MMLT About Us: Jeff, Roman, and Brandon make arguments for why the other should like a certain thing. At the end of the episode, the question "do you now like this?" is asked, and points are awarded accordingly. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all streaming platforms.

Roman tries to make Jeff and Brandon like trying foods from other cultures. Disdain for company potlucks, the onion bits on McDonald's cheeseburgers, and kids' menus are also discussed. ===== Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4rBWfX8R0xw The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all streaming platforms.

Jeff tries to make Roman and Brandon like house shoes. Not slippers, but regular shoes that you only wear inside your house. Roman shares his affinity for water bottles he never drinks out of, and Jeff talks about an inappropriate ad he keeps seeing. Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YW_QbYkaC8E The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all streaming platforms.

Brandon tries to make Jeff and Roman like hard seltzer drinks, doing a taste test of three different brands: Bud Light Hard Seltzer, Truly, and High Noon. They question why Brandon didn't turn down a drink that could have made him sick, discuss the notion that guys "should only drink beer," and discover that Jeff has never seen The Sixth Sense. Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMLT Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Phy6E6bCAQ

In this episode, Jeff tries to make Brandon like kombucha... the drink that costs $7 at Whole Foods. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. You can watch the video version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@makemelikethis.

In this episode, Brandon tried to make Jeff like the short-lived Beverly Hills 90210 reboot called "BH90210." This was recorded mere days before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, and was forgotten about until now. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. You can watch the video version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@makemelikethis.

In episode 26, our buddy Roman tries to make us like (and understand) virtual reality and the Metaverse. If you want to watch this episode with your eyeballs, here's the link: https://youtu.be/hXSOpDNmgl4 The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In episode 25, our good friend Roman tries to make us like Pickleback, a shot of whiskey chased by a shot of pickle brine. If you want to watch this episode with your eyeballs, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3IJU2R_NQU The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In this episode, we talk about the themes of Will Smith's autobiography, "Will." If you want to watch this episode with your eyeballs, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6IIJIcITE The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In this episode, special guest Mr. Keedy tries to make Jeff and Brandon like bidets. If you want to watch this episode with your eyeballs, here's the link: https://youtu.be/LBZbw43kGJY The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In this episode, Brandon tries to make Jeff like Twitch.TV, the video platform. They accidentally spend a lot of time talking about the Bad Boy Pistons, and how ASMR makes them uncomfortable. If you want to watch this episode with your eyeballs, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW_LOpvw4FU The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In this episode, Jeff tries to make Brandon like the practice of making New Year's resolutions. If you want to watch this episode, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJM3Z8q-Kmo The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

In our twentieth (and first live) episode, Jeff tries to make Brandon like "Elf" better than any other holiday movie. If you want to watch this episode, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbIwELgHRvg The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

Brandon finds out that Jeff was at the infamous Detroit Pistons game which ended in a brawl between players and fans in the stands, and makes him walk through his experience that night. They then compare that to similar situations they've witnessed in college. (This episode was recorded in November 2019.) The scamming the phone scammers YouTube channel that Brandon references is called Kitboga. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

Obviously, having to quarantine sucks, but Jeff tries to make Brandon look on the bright side and appreciate the good things that have come from it.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.

Brandon tries to make Jeff like small talk, as it's something he's expressed a distaste for in the past. We cite Donald Glover dressing up like Simba for a talk show appearance to make it less mundane, and how Brandon treats ordering fast food like an open mic night. They cover the new show "Love Island," what gets talked about during father and bride wedding dance, and Cecil Fielder's butt cheeks. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.   

Jeff tries to make Brandon like Sheath underwear, which is a brand that sews pockets into the briefs so there's separation between your junk and the rest of your body. There's no way around this — lots of crotch talk in this episode. But in a scientific way. They also discuss the feeling of seeing Mini Me for the first time in "Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me." The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.  

Brandon tries to make Jeff like "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," the 2016 film that Brandon happens to be in (for two seconds).  Jeff talks about how YouTube TV's unlimited DVR has changed his viewing habits, what qualifies as "fifth meal," and Brandon shares how Ben Affleck helped him be a happier person.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis.  

Jeff tries to make Brandon like wearing glasses instead of contact lenses. They discuss "cutting the grass" vs. "mowing the lawn," Pete Davidson's tattoos, and spend a lot of time talking about the pony tail and cardigan guy in the Harvard bar in "Good Will Hunting."

Jeff tries to make Brandon like pickle sandwiches, where the pickle takes the place of the bread. He references the Brother Ali song "Forest Whitaker," and discover that Brandon really doesn't know the difference between types of pickles. They analyze which "Friends" character Jeff is, hear how Brandon thinks pickles look too much like frogs, and give a shout out to Florida strawberries.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis. 

In a twist on the normal format, Jeff asks Brandon to try to make him like his own birthday. Growing up, his birthday wasn't something that Jeff looked forward to; Brandon shares how it was treated in his family for comparison, and looks at birthdays from the perspective of one's children. They say the "S" word three times, in case you have delicate ears. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis. 

Brandon tries to make Jeff like Will Smith's career as a rapper, by dissecting his role in shaping the landscape of hip hop. They talk about that Eminem dis, and Brandon confesses that he watches the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air scene where Will's father leaves at least once a month. There are 3 F-bombs in this episode, which is ironic given Will's intentional omission of profanities in his music.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by  The  Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this  podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis 

Jeff tries to make Brandon like the MTV show, "Ex on the Beach," where cast members from other reality shows form relationships in paradise, only to have an ex-lover show up and create chaos. Jeff then compares The Bachelor to boxing, while Brandon likens Bachelor in Paradise to the Hannah Barbara Laff-A-Lympics (which Jeff is way too young to know about). Jeff's wife, Julie, calls in to add her perspective.  Stayed tuned at the end for a bonus follow-up to our eighth episode, and hear if Jeff has been liking Brandon's web series.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. If you like this  podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis 

Jeff tries to make Brandon like the WWE, while sharing stories of he and his brother beating the crap out of each other, and Brandon details the time he went to a wrestling event.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by  The  Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this  podcast, give us a follow at twitter.com/makemelikethis

Brandon tries to make Jeff like "Circles," the web series he made over a decade ago, discussing how it came together. Jeff thinks that TV shows these days are worse because we're living longer as a society and we need more filler. He also talks about the time he wrote about a Red Wing for a grad school assignment.  The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by  The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at www.twitter.com/makemelikethis. 

Jeff tries to make Brandon like the Fox series "The Masked Singer." They explore the purpose of the Pussycat Dolls, and discuss how Brandon can no longer use his Bill Cosby impression. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at www.twitter.com/makemelikethis. 

Brandon tries to get Jeff to like Fortnite, the popular video game, and along the way finds out why he's afraid to order Chinese food. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at www.twitter.com/makemelikethis.

Jeff tries to get Brandon to like the concept of deliberate time away from devices, and the use of apps that lock you out. He talks a lot about breast milk too, for some reason. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. If you like this podcast, give us a follow at https://www.twitter.com/makemelikethis.

Jeff tries to make Brandon like Bullet, or Bulletproof coffee, but talk for a considerable amount of time about why dentists are jerks. Some of the audio on this one is a little borked; we'll do better next time. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play.

Brandon tries to convince Jeff to watch AMC's "The Walking Dead," but weirdly spend a lot of time talking about "Friends". They also note the similarities between "The Walking Dead" and "Bachelor in Paradise".

Jeff tries to get Brandon to like Airbnb, and in the process shares some unpleasant hotel experiences. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.

In the premiere episode, Brandon tries to get Jeff to like theme parks (such as Disney World and Universal Orlando). We revisit the traumatic visit they took together to Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of a conference, then compare and contrast their vastly different childhood Orlando vacations. The Make Me Like This theme song is called "Thinking About You" by The Gemini; look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.