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Episode 3: Playlists: Organized Chaos vs. Emotional Time Capsules


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In this week’s episode, cousins Adam and Mike Merino dive deep into the fascinating world of playlists. Are you a meticulous playlist curator, building the perfect vibe for every mood, or do you treat your liked songs as a living, breathing time capsule? Adam and Mike explore their wildly different approaches to listening to music, with plenty of laughs, debates, and heartfelt stories along the way.
What’s Inside This Episode?
🎶 Adam’s Playlists: Organized to a T
From Rap to Soft Stuff to Road Trip, Adam takes us on a tour of his carefully curated playlists.
Why each playlist is a vibe: Examples include Warren G’s This DJ, Maroon 5’s She Will Be Loved, and 311’s Use of Time.
The ultimate chill-out song? Adam makes his case for Needs by Collective Soul.
🎶 Mike’s Singular Approach: The Liked Songs Time Capsule
Why Mike only uses one playlist: His “Liked Songs” is a chronological yearbook of memories.
How each block of songs, from Kendrick Lamar to The Cranberries to Demolisher, represents a specific chapter in his life.
Why he struggles with traditional playlists and prefers to “feel” his way through music.
🎶 The Great Playlist Debate:
Do playlists need structure and purpose, or should they reflect raw, emotional journeys?
Adam and Mike argue over whether songs like Demolisher by Slaughter to Prevail belong alongside John Mayer in the same playlist.
🎶 Listener Poll:
Are you more like Adam, who builds playlists for specific moods and occasions? Or Mike, who keeps it all in one eclectic list? Let us know on Instagram or Facebook!
Highlights You Can’t Miss
⭐ Adam explains why he’d marry Spotify if he could.
⭐ Mike shares how Demolisher holds an unexpectedly emotional spot in his playlist.
⭐ Why Pioneer speakers were the ultimate flex back in the day.
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