Kacey 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 Siffre
• Firestarter by The Prodigy
• Extreme Dream by Labor Day
• Bloodline by 1919

Daniel 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'Dowda
• It's Called: Freefall by Rainbow Kitten Surprise
• Massachusetts by Ylvis
• Until the Last Ember Fades by Our Lady of Burning Thorns

Tolga 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 Soundsystem
• Tears from Crime by Northless
• One Room Disco by Perfume
• Sleep Now in the Fire by Rage Against the Machine

What 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 Trainor
• We're An American Band by Yo La Tengo
• SAD SONG (SAD SONG) by P1Harmony
• Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Sawyer 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 Sadurn
• Capsized by Nico Johnson
• HOT TO GO! by Chappell Roan
• Crooked Teeth by Zach Bryan

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