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Ida Kavafian loves the color purple. Ida talks to Kai about growing up in Istanbul and going through the Cyprus Riots with her family, playing the same instrument as her sister, and how she started breeding and training Hungarian Vizsla dogs. They also discuss the importance of having a hobby, the time she played for Olivier Messiaen, and what is happening with immigrants in this country.

Steven Tenenbom is a passionate golfer. Steven talks to Kai about his upbringing in Phoenix, how golf helps keep him in shape, and the moment he knew he wanted to be in music for the rest of his life. They also discuss his obsession with the Guarneri Quartet and its violist Michael Tree, the state of music education in public schools, and how he and his wife Ida Kavafian started training and breeding Vizsla dogs.

Justin Kagan is a Detroit Tigers fan, even though he grew up in the Bronx. Justin talks to Kai about starting the cello on his own terms, how he ended up living in Toluca, Mexico, and how a small coffee shop right across the hall during his time there opened his mind to the world of coffee. Justin and Kai discuss the many complex flavor profiles of coffee, the problem with the industry and predatory agriculture, and what brought him to Portland, Oregon.

Christine Rocas was on the national team of the Philippines for rhythmic gymnastics. Christine talks to Kai about growing up in the Philippines and how she was introduced to ballet. They discuss having siblings who are pursuing the same art form, what went into the decision for her to come to Chicago and become a part of The Joffrey Ballet, and what ballet is like in 2018.

Mei-Ann Chen used to drive a yellow Volkswagen Beetle. Mei-Ann talks to Kai about her fondest memories from her tenure as the former Musical Director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic, growing up in Taiwan in a family of teachers, and the mission of the amazingly diverse Chicago Sinfonietta. She shares the story of her struggle in her late 20s and how everything turned when the opportunity to conduct a youth orchestra came.

Noa Kageyama is an Ohio State fan. Noa talks to Kai about growing up in Ohio and starting the violin at an early age, and how he fell into the world of performance psychology. He also shares the story of how he started his performance psychology blog "The Bulletproof Musician," trends and characteristics he sees in musicians and athletes today, and the role technology has had in his development as a psychologist and a citizen.

Albert Joo double majored in Economics and Music in college. Albert talks to Kai about Asian American representation in the music industry, the absurd idea of masculinity in American society today, and pursuing his music career while working a full time job. They talk about growing up together in Portland, Oregon, and studying with the same piano teacher, what he learned from his time living in Korea, and music education in the United States.

Elizabeth Joy Roe knows the lyrics to every Beatles song. Elizabeth addresses rumors swirling around her and her duo partner, Greg Anderson, and talks to Kai about how they began playing together. They discuss the idea of authenticity on social media, Anderson & Roe's identity as classical artists who also perform covers of pop songs, and the origin of her last name.

Aaron Dworkin is a Tupac fan. Aaron talks to Kai about growing up with his adoptive family and later finding his birth parents through, of all things, the internet. He also shares the story of how his sister found out that she had a brother, his mindset in founding the Sphinx Organization during his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan (where he later became dean), and the process of how he realized his vision.

Jay Campbell loves skateboarding. Jay talks to Kai about his favorite form of transportation to get around cities, his colorful high school career, and that one time he got arrested. He also shares his mindset going into the Juilliard School, what he learned from his eight years there and time in New York City, as well as the JACK Quartet's working process in preparing highly complex new music.