What You Like

Sam Currall (he/him) finally exhibits the vulnerability he's demanded of others. Bijan Taheri (he/him) is there too.Songs played:Functional Poetry by The Narcissist CookbookMaybe Man by AJRParting of the Sensory by Modest MouseLove You to Pieces by jeremy messersmith

Claire Sheeler (she/her) hypothesizes what music does better than other artistic mediums. Sam initially disagrees, but later comes around.Songs played:The Subway by Chappell RoanSea of Voices by Porter RobinsonI Have Considered the Lillies by Connie ConverseI Hate Everything About you by Three Days Grace

Lemuel L'Oiseau (they/them) sings every song accurately. Sam openly admits to disliking something, or maybe this is just clickbait.Songs played:Survivor / I Will Survive by Glee CastSay Hello 2 Heaven by Temple of the Dog405 by The SuborbitalsChicago by Michael Jackson

Tolga Bozkurt (he/him) returns to the show on late notice as penance for his late arrival last season. Sam pays songs compliments that sound like insults. Also, apparently the talking for this episode was set extremely loud and clipped; sorry about that.Songs played:Banshee Beat by Animal CollectiveLeaving the City by Joanna NewsomInvader Invader by Kyary Pamyu PamyuYou Know It’s True by Spiritualized

Ron Comage (he/him) takes a more typical approach to music criticism, though not on this show. Sam asks what gives songs longevity.Songs played:Mirtazapine by Haley WilliamsChaiyya Chaiyya by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna AwasthiTaro by alt-JSomething by Julien Baker

Adil Beken (he/him) talks sex and romance on the steamiest After Dark yet. Sam plays the most played song sent to sendsongs.Songs played:You'll Be In The Air by The Microphoneskarma's coming by sleepy dawg & Shiloh DynastyScared by Ashanti feat. Irv GottiWAP by Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

Matthew Tomlinson (he/him) eats sunflower seeds to mentally prepare himself for a transcription. Sam makes editing this episode more difficult for himself.Music played:Suite No. 5 in E Major Movement IV by G.F. Handel, performed by Sviatoslav RichterBut Nothing Ever Change by Blazenotre dame by Paris PalomaToxicity by System of a Down

Silas Reyes (he/they), the person who sent around 80 songs to the form, describes their taste and listens to some new music. Sam shares some lore.Songs played:Lobo-hombre en París by La UniónDefinition of Honour by Second LayerFreak It by Kim PetrasIf I Ever Fall in Love by Shai

Nox Tan (he/him), the source of hardcore and crust-punk music in Season 3, sometimes discerns.Songs played:N.W.O. by MinistryArmy of Me by BjörkNearly Witches (Ever Since We Met...) by Panic! At the DiscoWinds of Creation by Decapitated

Noah Shaw (he/him) doesn't listen to music, but does recommend an artist Sam listens to. I'm so sorry I titled the episode this, Noah came up with this title so organically I had to say yes to this.Songs played:The Good Book by Tim MinchinEdge of Desire by John MayerI'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You by Black Kids2122 by Geese

Grace Chen (she/her) takes some notes on emotion and repetition. Sam modifies his intro in discussing common practice music.Music played:Lieder ohne Worte I, Op. 19b: III. "Hunting Song" by Felix Mendelssohn, performed by Daniel BarenboimPaper Moon by John WheelerTrack 10 by Charli xcxYou Might Think by The Cars

Zak Vilanilam (he/him) gives Sam a lesson in music history. The two of them receive an additional lesson from a recommender, and have the exact same thought.Songs played:Bound by Luna HoneyStormy Weather by Ethel WaterCrimson and Clover by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Zachary Baggs (he/him) talks about one song that's new, two songs he knew, and one song that's nu. Okay, it's not actually nu-metal, it's a different flavor of metal, but I care more about writing a good episode description than I do about accurately characterizing genres.Songs played:Reliquia by ROSALÍAAll the Clocks Have Different Times by Nux VomicaPossibly Maybe by BjörkHeadlock by Imogen Heap

Lilliana Zavin (she/her) meets Sam for the first time in an unusual What You Like episode.Songs played:September Fields by Frazey FordBirds by ElectrelaneHarvest for the World by The Isley BrothersOutshined by Soundgarden

Kacey Young (she/her) receives a text from her dad. Sam finds a song romantic. Wow, I've really gotten worse at writing these episode descriptions.Songs played:Bless the Telephone by Labi SiffreFirestarter by The ProdigyExtreme Dream by Labor DayBloodline by 1919

Daniel Sun (he/him) helps pronounce the name of a song. Sam dives into ambience and atmosphere.Songs played:The Lines in the Trees by David O'DowdaIt's Called: Freefall by Rainbow Kitten SurpriseMassachusetts by YlvisUntil the Last Ember Fades by Our Lady of Burning Thorns

Tolga Bozkurt (he/him) makes What You Like history, though perhaps not how he would like. Sam explores a variety of vocal styles and provides a recommendation of his own.Songs played:Home by LCD SoundsystemTears from Crime by NorthlessOne Room Disco by PerfumeSleep Now in the Fire by Rage Against the Machine

What makes songs popular? Nico Johnson (he/him), the first guest whose music we've played, highlights the newer material of an older pop star. Sam asks him to choose between fewest to most or most to fewest.Songs played:To The Moon by Meghan TrainorWe're An American Band by Yo La TengoSAD SONG (SAD SONG) by P1HarmonyFeeling Good by Nina Simone

Sawyer Sullivan (he/him) explores folk, country, and/or pop music--including the first song sent to tinyurl.com/sendsongs. Sam learns to embrace the chaos.Songs played:the void / Madison by SadurnCapsized by Nico JohnsonHOT TO GO! by Chappell RoanCrooked Teeth by Zach Bryan

Isshin Yunoki (he/him) promotes some neo-soul before graduating. Sam takes a quick break.Songs played:david by Allysha JoyUltimately by khai dreamsSide by Side by Side from Company (original cast recording)SHADOWBORN by Hiroyuki Sawano

Isaac Cheng (he/him) discusses Sam's music theory affinities while ardently refusing to leave his seat.Songs played:When I Was Your Man by Bruno MarsOne (Radio Edit) by MetallicaDenim Jacket by Sammy Rae & The FriendsLover by Taylor Swift

Aidan O'Connell (he/him) explores rock-adjacent music and provides arrogant etymology. Sam discusses what he likes about What You Like.Songs played:Mayonaise by Smashing PumpkinsLittle Chaos by Orla GartlandThe Last Polka (Live at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY - June 1997)Vienna by Billy Joel

Lyra Ederington (she/her) sings a frighteningly low note into the microphone. Sam highlights a common chord progression and one of its less savory names.Songs played:Wolf Totem by The HUApril by Caravan PalaceT.I.M.E. by Neil Cicieregachampagne problems by Taylor Swift

Lilly (she/they) censors their surname to share a story for their song. Sam makes sure to swear more aggressively while he has the chance.Songs played:Flashing Lights by Kanye WestVersace by MigosHeart Attack by scarlxrdKing Kunta by Kendrick Lamar

Jeremy Weinstein-Sears (he/him) contrasts fast food chains. Sam sees metaphors in the production of Jeremy's recommendation.Songs played:twilight zone by Ariana GrandeIn The Bible by RØRYRock N Roll McDonalds by Wesley WillisRomance is Boring by Los Campesinos!

Aaron Moss (all pronouns) whispers their experience composing and mixing. Sam explores the spectrum of music production.Songs played:Battle at Journey's End from OCTOPATH TRAVELER by Yasunori NishikiSo Far Yet So Close by Jorge PadillaTried and True by WeenCutthroat by Imagine Dragons

Logan Lim (he/him) and Logan Ragland (he/him) play fewer songs and hear more music than the average What You Like guest. Sam takes some notes.Song played:Close to the Edge by Yes

Logan Lim (he/him) and Logan Ragland (he/him) play fewer songs and hear more music than the average What You Like guest. Sam takes some notes.Song played:Mirror of Souls by Theocracy

Michelle Leonard (she/her) monologues for a minute or two before recommending a What You Like first: a song that Sam has heard before.Music played:Balatro Theme (main) by Louis FParasites by Daniel Kahn & the Painted BirdDon't Give Up by Peter Gabriel feat. Kate BushOx by MOSSBACK & Supachefm

Ash Currall (they/them) spends the majority of their brief Swarthmore Stint on air. Sam tries to figure out why they have the same last name.Songs played:Girls in Bikinis by PoppySummer by Good KidDrift Away by Jorge PadillaMiddle Cyclone by Neko Case

Pivoting from a What You Like first, Bleau Porter (she/her) tunes in to various points on the pop to rock spectrum. Sam finds a recommendation in an unexpected place.Songs played:Mirror Kissers by The CribsAll I Do by BullyFire! by Alan Walker feat. JVKE and YUQIClose Enough by Stress Dolls

Ari Froelich (he/they) takes up the mic 15 hours after agreeing to, and illustrates a gradually shifting music taste. Sam extols the virtues of a second computer monitor and Dropout.tv.Songs played:Persimmon by The Army the NavyDorobucci Highlife by MavinsCherry Pie by WarrantOFF MY FACE by Måneskin

Devin Gibson (he/him) bears witness to the most political What You Like set yet. Sam bears witness to his own mispronunciations.Songs played:The Hand that Feeds by Nine Inch NailsWind Rider by aivi & surasshuCowboy Nudes by GeeseWhere Will We Go? by Jorge Padilla

Stretching the limits of the witty banter, Sam plays only three songs. Izzy Reel (she/her) considers parental involvement and musical repetition.Songs played:Mr. Roboto by StyxLasidan by Ali Farka Touré feat. Ry CooderProspero’s Magic by Michael Nyman Band

YuJing Chen (she/they) falls victim to the first genre/taste clash on the show. A brief interruption throws off Sam's timing.Songs played:Spoon by Cibo MattoLive & Learn by Crush 40Katchua by Ya LevisWater Puzzle by Earsnail

Do we like the music we like for a reason? Sam tries to divine order from chaos. For their part, Ben Rotko (any pronouns) creates chaos.Songs played:Sprinter by Dave & Central CeeBy Being with You by Cosmo SheldrakeAt This Point in My Life by Tracey ChapmanBoho Days by Jonathan LarsonEbb Tide by Tim Waurick

The previously-referenced Bijan Taheri (he/him) gets spooked. Silence and Sam build and release tension; Sam goes silent.Songs played:Parandeh by MartikThe Old Witch Sleep and the Good Man Grace by The Amazing DevilExcitable Boy by Warren ZevonAt the Zoo by Simon and Garfunkel

Evelyn Weixel (she/her) shares some backstory. She and Sam walk through a fog.Music played:Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 82, mvt. III, performed by Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraJigsaw Falling into Place by RadioheadMillimillenary by Cocteau Twinslove nwantiti (ah ah ah) by Ckay

In penance to Bad Bunny, Sam swears live on air. Elijah Nepomuceno (he/him) tries to steal his job by appealing to your dad.Songs played:Sawed off Shotgun by The Glorious SonsExmilitary by JPEGMAFIARACECAR by AriesBehemoth VIP by Svdden Death

Carlos Benavides (he/him) definitely describes a meme over the radio. He and Sam explore different kinds of censorship in preparation for an episode without it.Songs played:Common People by PulpAlone As Ever by All under heavenGet the Gang Together by Gerard WayCapillary by Human Bloom

An under-the-weather Sam battles technology issues to put on an almost-normal episode. Nathan Rogers (he/they) questions whether the show is taking things too far.Songs played:Second Arrow by Ella CollierWe Need a Bigger Dumpster by CheekfaceTRUE by Spandau BalletSweet Pumpkin by Samara Joy 

In a chaotic episode filled with firsts, James Shelton (he/him) recognizes a recommendation from somebody else.Songs played:Blame It on Me by Barenaked LadiesA Soul With No King - Remix by AURORA (feat. NATURE)Pollo Rico by billy woodsAn Old Fashioned Love Song by Three Dog Night

After a bit of Déjà vu, Logan Lim (he/him) listens to some maximalist music. After a bit of Déjà vu, Sam says the one word worse than any swear.Songs played:All I See by Gus McArthurOrigami by The Rare OccasionsLuv (sic) Grand Finale by Nujabes (feat. Shing02)Wren by AimerDads in Space by Stephen Walking

Fighting a strange reverb effect that took over Sam's vocals, Sam and Max Colfax (he/him) tell it like it is and pitch a new radio show.Songs played:Money that Matters by Randy NewmanJohnny by SuicideTell It Like It Is by Nina SimoneEven Angels Fall by Jessica RiddleThe Bear by Ok Goodnight (feat. Elizabeth Hull)

After skipping the lovely intro I worked so hard on, Sam and Logan Ragland (he/him) explore good words, bad words, many words, and no words.Songs played:Concerning the UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois by Sufjan StevensHorizons by GenesisBlue Ridge Mountains by Fleet FoxesCómo Se Siente by Bad BunnyCliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson

What music do we like? What do we like about it? Is there such a thing as bad music? Sam and Thomas Shelton (he/him) attempt to answer these questions on the very first episode of the show where we listen to what you like.Songs played:Still Waiting by Sum 41Reptilia by The StrokesImage by Magdelena BayGood Will Hunting by Black Country, New RoadOnce Upon Another Time by Sara Bareilles