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What You Like

I, Sam Currall (he/him) listen to songs submitted to tinyurl.com/sendsongs and talk about what I personally like about them. Every week, I get a different guest to provide their own recommendations and discuss their opinions on the songs. The show is judgment-free, and we focus on the positive aspects of any song.This show is recorded live on air via the Swarthmore student-run radio station, WSRN. They broadcast on 91.5FM, or you can listen on wsrnfm.com. We go live every Friday from 3-4, with

music music commentary

All Episodes

66:21

Screw What You Like

What You Like ·

2025/11/01

Lilliana 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

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62:11

#thingsudontgo2

What You Like ·

2025/11/01

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 SiffreFirestarter by The ProdigyExtreme Dream by Labor DayBloodline by 1919

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60:31

I Can Read IPA

What You Like ·

2025/11/01

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'DowdaIt's Called: Freefall by Rainbow Kitten SurpriseMassachusetts by YlvisUntil the Last Ember Fades by Our Lady of Burning Thorns

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75:46

I'm Done Apologizing

What You Like ·

2025/10/11

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.

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56:31

All Pop Songs Are Cheesy

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2025/10/04

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 TrainorWe're An American Band by Yo La TengoSAD SONG (SAD SONG) by P1HarmonyFeeling Good by Nina Simone

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60:16

Go Back to Preschool

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2025/05/19

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 SadurnCapsized by Nico JohnsonHOT TO GO! by Chappell RoanCrooked Teeth by Zach Bryan

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64:52

The What You Like Society of Swarthmore College

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2025/05/19

Isshin 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

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61:19

Taylor Swisms

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2025/05/19

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 MarsOne (Radio Edit) by MetallicaDenim Jacket by Sammy Rae & The FriendsLover by Taylor Swift

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58:52

Hit the Head on the Nail

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2025/05/02

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 PumpkinsLittle Chaos by Orla GartlandThe Last Polka (Live at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY - June 1997)Vienna by Billy Joel

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60:29

Sensitive Female Deep Voices

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2025/04/18

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 HUApril by Caravan PalaceT.I.M.E. by Neil Cicieregachampagne problems by Taylor Swift

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67:36

After Dark II

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2025/04/18

Lily (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

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59:54

Punk Rock at McDonald's

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2025/04/18

Jeremy 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!

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59:39

Inside Aceball

What You Like ·

2025/04/18

Aaron 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

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53:42

Double Time (part 2)

What You Like ·

2025/04/18

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

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54:08

Double Time (part 1)

What You Like ·

2025/04/18

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

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59:16

Tasty, Tasty Basslines

What You Like ·

2025/04/04

Michelle 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

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60:23

Bouncy, Bubbly, Bisexual

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2025/04/04

Ash 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

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59:52

Angry Drums

What You Like ·

2025/03/05

Pivoting 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

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57:01

Co-opted by Mormons

What You Like ·

2025/03/05

Ari 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

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60:59

Too Many Adjectives

What You Like ·

2025/03/05

Devin Gibson (he/him) bears witness to the most political What You Like set yet. Sam bears witness to his own mispronunciations.

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