Bonafide conflict mediator and world class story teller Chris Williams tells us what he wants in a Lyft Driver. More importantly, he puts Tyler on blast, edge, and guard for the majority of the episode. It’s a good thing we have guest cohost, licensed therapist, and former Sea World trainer Alissa Bagen there to talk us all down. Are you seeing the level of credentials in our guests this week? It’s incredible. So is the episode!

Guest: Chris WilliamsHosts: Chad Parsons, Alissa Bagen, Tyler QuinnWeather: For real I’m moving to the sun

Roland Mechanik tells us what he wants in a Survivor player. His preferred players don’t always have the traits of a winner, something that repeatedly needs to be pointed out to Chad (who may or may not understand the format of a podcast he hosts). Tyler is certain he’d excel in any challenges involving crafts and substitute cohost Matt Lask shares information he learned from hanging out at the docks. This is…. NOT a bad episode of Here’s What I Want!

Guest: Roland MechanikHosts: Chad Parsons, Matt Lask, Tyler QuinnWeather: Why is it just now this cold

Original 3 bringing it back home! Former cohost, current guest, and likely future cohost Tyler Quinn tells us what he wants in a fountain soda. Honestly, no one should have this much detail about about how a fountain drink should be but to be honest again, I know a lot of other people who do. There are tons of aspects to talk about so we mostly focus on the shame of consumption. Chad and Tyler overlap on soda vessel preference, Leslie creates the best soda company ever invented, and we learn the first question to ask at any restaurant you ever visit when you’re out of town.

Guest: Tyler QuinnHosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie BrooksWeather: A wintry mix that’s perfect for parties

We asked Jake to sing a song at the end of the podcast and he did! Even better, he texted me back just as I was writing this blurb with the title of the song. I only knew it as the Silmarils song, but it’s called The Majestic Piece of Night. It’s as dreamy as he is!

If you’d like to hear more of Jake’s work, visit http://www.jakehullmusic.com/

I sure do love the Silmarillion.

Composer, comedian, and descendent of the Teleri elves, Jake Hull tells us what he wants in an open mic night. Everyone on the crew has experience with these and is eager to share what the scene was like at their hometown Borders. We learn what a “size girl 11” is and how to make (and subsequently lose) homemade tap shoes. But the deepest, most earth-shattering thing? “Gentlemennnnn” MAY WELL BE DEAD. I can’t talk about it right now. For me the grief is still too near, plus by nightfall these hills will be swarming with orcs.

Guest: Jake HullHosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler QuinnWeather: This fog is deeply mysterious

It’s the beginning of a new year, but Steven Kunec tells us what he wants in the end of the world. This one got our brains working! We thought of how it would end, how we’d adjust and, most importantly, what kind of leader Leslie will become (hint: A great one). Steve talks fashion masks, Tyler declares himself Pope, and Chad imagines squaring off against Ellen Degeneres’ tribe of headset-equipped marauders. Get ready to hypothesize!

Guest: Steve KunecHosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler QuinnWeather: Everyone’s getting sick now

Total hunk Ben River tells us what he wants in a popping video. Leslie and Chad have plenty of experience and viewing history coming into this episode but Tyler is just plain nauseous. Fair enough! We get into technique, patient banter, and how in the world it can feel soothing to see dermatologists do their work. There’s a lot of interesting info in this one to the point of verging on medical lecture. Tyler remains nauseous. There might also be a hidden harmony egg at the very of this!

Guest: Ben Leinfelder

Hosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler Quinn

Weather: It’s like the sun is colder than the shade

Erin Jean O’Regen tells us what she wants in a karaoke song. We hear all about song selection, playlist placement, and what you’re doing during that 24 bar musical break (hint: for one person it’s push-ups). We share our karaoke go-to’s and make some real plays to get sponsored by VoiceBox.

This episode was sponsored by VoiceBox VoiceBux, the karaoke cash!

Guest: Erin O’Regen

Hosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler Quinn

Weather: Cold for good now

Reed Shackelford tells us what he wants in a breakup. It’s complex.

Guest: Reed Shackelford

Hosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler Quinn

Weather: Honestly haven’t even been outside today

Portland comedy icon Shelley McLendon tells us what she wants in late night dining. This is the first time someone came to us with an aspirational list and together we imagine a world where the late night culinary scene has finally caught up to its patrons. I’d list some topics we cover but it’s worth it for all of this one to be a surprise. For real, this restaurant would turn the Michelin guide on its head. A FOURTH STAR YOU SAY???

Hosts: Chad Parsons, Leslie Brooks, Tyler Quinn

Guest: Shelley McLendon

Weather: I don’t trust that sky over there, I’m bringing a jacket