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What You LikeTotally ApocryphalMatthew 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
2026-01-161h 10
What You LikeDownweightedSilas 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
2026-01-161h 15
What You LikeTwo Bands and MarxismNox 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
2026-01-161h 14
What You LikeSpite, Death, and SlurpingNoah 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
2026-01-151h 09
What You Like5-Hour SymphonyGrace 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
2025-12-011h 05
What You Like...and she's bisexual!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
2025-12-011h 13
What You LikeThe Anti-Stalker Association of Swarthmore, PAZachary 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
2025-11-291h 06
What You LikeScrew What You LikeLilliana 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
2025-11-011h 06
What You Like#thingsudontgo2Kacey 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
2025-11-011h 02
What You LikeI Can Read IPADaniel 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
2025-11-011h 00
What You LikeI'm Done ApologizingTolga 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
2025-10-111h 15
What You LikeAll Pop Songs Are CheesyWhat 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
2025-10-0456 min
What You LikeGo Back to PreschoolSawyer 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
2025-05-201h 00
What You LikeThe What You Like Society of Swarthmore CollegeIsshin 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
2025-05-201h 04
What You LikeTaylor SwismsIsaac 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
2025-05-201h 01
What You LikeHit the Head on the NailAidan 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
2025-05-0258 min
What You LikeSensitive Female Deep VoicesLyra 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
2025-04-181h 00
What You LikeAfter Dark IILilly (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
2025-04-181h 07
What You LikePunk Rock at McDonald'sJeremy 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!
2025-04-1859 min
What You LikeInside AceballAaron 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
2025-04-1859 min
What You LikeDouble Time (part 2)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
2025-04-1853 min
What You LikeDouble Time (part 1)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
2025-04-1854 min
What You LikeTasty, Tasty BasslinesMichelle 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
2025-04-0459 min
What You LikeBouncy, Bubbly, BisexualAsh 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
2025-04-041h 00
What You LikeAngry DrumsPivoting 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
2025-03-0559 min
What You LikeCo-opted by MormonsAri 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
2025-03-0557 min
What You LikeToo Many AdjectivesDevin 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
2025-03-051h 00
What You LikeWe Missed It!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
2025-02-081h 00
What You LikeExtra PhilosophicalYuJing 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
2025-02-081h 10
What You LikeSam-Friendly DrillDo 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
2025-02-0856 min
What You LikeA Halloween Christmas EpisodeThe 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
2024-12-211h 01
What You LikeAn Album, An Artist, A SongEvelyn 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
2024-12-1659 min
What You LikeAfter DarkIn 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
2024-12-101h 09
What You LikeProcreation is Not a Swear WordCarlos 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
2024-12-071h 01
What You LikeI Caught a ColdAn 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
2024-11-2657 min
What You LikeNebula of NoiseIn 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
2024-11-221h 01
What You LikeWhat Shall Not Be NamedAfter 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
2024-11-2258 min
What You LikeSilent FilmsFighting 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)
2024-11-2259 min
What You LikeGenius LyricsAfter 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
2024-11-2255 min
What You LikePilot(ing a Tank?)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
2024-11-2158 min