What You Like

Isshin Yunoki (he/him) promotes some neo-soul before graduating. Sam takes a quick break. Songs played: david by Allysha Joy Ultimately by khai dreams Side 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 Mars One (Radio Edit) by Metallica Denim Jacket by Sammy Rae & The Friends Lover 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 Pumpkins Little Chaos by Orla Gartland The 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 HU April by Caravan Palace T.I.M.E. by Neil Cicierega champagne 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 West Versace by Migos Heart Attack by scarlxrd King 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 Grande In The Bible by RØRY Rock N Roll McDonalds by Wesley Willis Romance 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 Nishiki So Far Yet So Close by Jorge Padilla Tried and True by Ween Cutthroat 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 F Parasites by Daniel Kahn & the Painted Bird Don't Give Up by Peter Gabriel feat. Kate Bush Ox 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 Poppy Summer by Good Kid Drift Away by Jorge Padilla Middle 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 Cribs All I Do by Bully Fire! by Alan Walker feat. JVKE and YUQI Close 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 Navy Dorobucci Highlife by Mavins Cherry Pie by Warrant OFF 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 Nails Wind Rider by aivi & surasshu Cowboy Nudes by Geese Where 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 Styx Lasidan by Ali Farka Touré feat. Ry Cooder Prospero’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 Matto Live & Learn by Crush 40 Katchua by Ya Levis Water 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 Cee By Being with You by Cosmo Sheldrake At This Point in My Life by Tracey Chapman Boho Days by Jonathan Larson Ebb 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 Martik The Old Witch Sleep and the Good Man Grace by The Amazing Devil Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon At 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 Orchestra Jigsaw Falling into Place by Radiohead Millimillenary by Cocteau Twins love 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 Sons Exmilitary by JPEGMAFIA RACECAR by Aries Behemoth 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 Pulp Alone As Ever by All under heaven Get the Gang Together by Gerard Way Capillary 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 Collier We Need a Bigger Dumpster by Cheekface TRUE by Spandau Ballet Sweet 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 Ladies A Soul With No King - Remix by AURORA (feat. NATURE) Pollo Rico by billy woods An 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 McArthur Origami by The Rare Occasions Luv (sic) Grand Finale by Nujabes (feat. Shing02) Wren by Aimer Dads 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 Newman Johnny by Suicide Tell It Like It Is by Nina Simone Even Angels Fall by Jessica Riddle The Bear by Ok Goodnight (feat. Elizabeth Hull)