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Likewise

Sam Blocher and Isa Wilderpodcasters.spotify.com
Welcome to Likewise, the podcast where candid conversations meet relatable experiences! Friends from college, Sam and Isa are in their early twenties and offer a fresh perspective on the issues and trends that resonate with other twenty-somethings today. Join us as we tackle and navigate through the complexities of life, relationships, personal growth, and the universal language of music. Get ready to embark on a podcasting experience that will leave you feeling entertained, enlightened, and eager for the next episode of Likewise!
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Episodes

First Impressions | Isa Minisode

Happy Authentic August! to start the month off, we're bringing you two minis- one from each of us! we're excited for this month's theme and can't wait to explore it more with you. to start it off, isa's talking first impressions (tbh this is more of a "isa's talking through a realisation" sort of thing instead of advice or talking you through first impressions lol) hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @th...

Aug 03, 202414 min

Watching Everyone Around You Grow Up | Isa Minisode

life moves fast, and before you know it everyone around you is all grown up. different take on sam's birthday mini, but still all about growing up and getting older. cheers to the memories we've made with the people we love over the years, and here's to the future and growing old with everyone hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 30, 202418 min

Concert Debrief: Niall Horan's The Show Live on Tour (LOT 4) | Ep 107

this week we're back with another Likewise On Tour episode, debriefing all the details of our trip to Utah to see Niall Horan on tour! this one is for everyone who loves a debrief sesh with your friends! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 27, 202458 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Crying on Your Birthday | Sam Minisode

for all my girls that cry on their birthday! In all seriousness, I wanted to quickly share some of the thoughts I was having with my recent birthday. Reflecting on all things past, emotions, etc.! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise...

Jul 20, 202414 min

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone | Ep 106

this week we're exploring our comfort zone. this is something that we wanted to bring into July's Summer Lovin' because our comfort zone is something that we're always trying to expand and find new things to love! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 15, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Living in the Moment | Ep 105

welcome to the first week of our july theme: Summer Lovin'! we're so excited to be here and can't wait for the rest of this month's content. today, we're tlaking about living in the moment and how we can be more intentional with that and not get caught up in past and future scaries! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 06, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 24

NAP Time Nostalgia with Natalie Palik | Ep 104

so excited to welcome natalie palik, host of it's NAP time podcast! we've become such good friends with her since first meeting (online) last year. we love her pod and we know you will too! cozy up for a nostalgic and reminisce on childhood with us hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: natalie palik follow Natalie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! @itsnaptimepodcast sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTu...

Jun 29, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Fangirl Behavior with Sierra Spencer | Ep 103

we are SO excited to be talking with sierra spencer, romance writer extraordinaire today! we're extremely excited to be welcoming her into the repeat guest club, here at likewise, and also talk about and celebrate her latest release with her today. so, sit down and join us as we talk all things fangirl behavior. ALSO, HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDITOR LAUREN! WE LOVE YOU! Model Behavior, by Sierra Spencer, is out now! Links to follow her and buy her books are below. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: ...

Jun 22, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 22

I GIRLBOSSED TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN (and all I got was burned) | Sam Minisode

being a girlboss is so on theme with BASIC. This June, Sam has been experiencing burnout like no other! Listen for a deeper look into how trying to push through burnout and riding the highs can lead to a big case of burnout, and how to recover from burnout (taking a break is OKAY!). hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wild...

Jun 20, 202422 min

Actually...I'm Just Like Other Girls | Isa Minisode

sticking with our BASIC June theme, wanted to let y'all in on a little secret...I actually am just like other girls, and that is OKAY. i talk for twenty minutes about the importance of community and relationships. and that it's okay to have your own interests while also liking what other people like!!!! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 18, 202420 min

Summer Mixtapes (LOT 3) | Ep 102

this june we're talking all things BASIC. and, to start us off, we're obviously going to give you our summer playlists! with a fun little twist hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @thesamlouisebooks ⁠ isa: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@isabela.wilder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Same Way Books on ⁠ Instagram ⁠ to g...

Jun 08, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Right Now The Best with Ellie Richards | Ep 101

so sad that may's coming to a close, but couldn't be happier that we get to finish off this special month with one of our author besties—ellie richards! her debut novel, you right now is the best, is OUT NOW. absolutely a must read from one of our sweet friends. make sure to listen for some likewise exclusive content from ellie herself! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: elaine richards follow Ellie on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Add You Right Now Is The Best to your ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Goodreads ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . A...

May 31, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Likewise Birthday!! | Ep 100

we're four! we're so so so excited to celebrate this birthday with you. this last year was so huge for us in so many ways. truly our favorite year yet. we could not be more grateful for you all and this sweet community and friendships you've given us. so, cheers to likewise and cheers to YOU for this sweet birthday celebration and episode 100! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesa...

May 24, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Just One More Chapter with Jessica Sydney | Ep 99

we're incredibly happy that we were able to get a conversation with another sweet author friend, jessica sydney! her debut novel, after all this time, releases today and we're so excited for the future of the sunset cove series. make sure to listen for some likewise exclusive content from jessi herself! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: jessica sydney follow Jessi on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Add After All This Time to your ⁠⁠⁠ Goodreads ⁠⁠⁠ . Available on KU and paperback at ⁠⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠...

May 17, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 18

We're Literacy Obsessed with Monica Lu | Ep 98

we're so excited to be bringing you some more *dedicated* bookish content this week with an interview with our sweet friend, monica lu! her debut novel, damned and beautiful, released today and we're so excited for the future of her beautifully healing series. make sure to listen for some likewise exclusive content from miss monica herself! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: monica lu follow Monica on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Add Damned and Beautiful to your ⁠⁠ Goodreads ⁠⁠ . Available on KU...

May 10, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 17

In Bloom | Ep 97

happy may! we're so excited to start our may theme of Likewise in Bloom. we've got three debut indie authors lined up this month, this is likewise's birth month, and we've got a super special secret we'll be sharing...you don't want to miss it! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

May 03, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Life's Dualities | Ep 96

the final week of April means the final week of Up Close and Personal, so we're finishing it off with an interesting topic of discussing and exploring life's dualities! if you're wondering what that is and what it means, guess you'll just have to listen to find out hehehe tune back next week for our first episode of may! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠...

Apr 27, 202450 minSeason 5Ep. 15

What's Underneath Perfectionism? | Ep 95

this week, we're staying up close and personal talking about our own struggles with perfectionism. what it looks like for us, how we deal with it and power through, and talk about some of the ways it's affected us. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Apr 20, 202457 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Cohost Interviews 4 (Part 2 - Sam) | Ep 93.2

happy release day to our sweet, sweet cohost sammy b!!! we're so proud of her and what better way to celebrate than by releasing her fourth cohost interview?!! this conversation is so good and as we reflect on who she's been in the past she takes what she's learned and explains how that's shaped who she wants to be in the future. such a fun convo, you definitely don't want to miss! And don't forget to check out her debut poetry collection! EYES OF ICE, HEART OF FIRE , available on KU and paperba...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Social Life, Habits, and More | Ep 94

so excited to be talking about social life and habits (& more!) this week. from going out in college and now to making and maintaining real-life friends to our own experiences with these things, we talk about a lot. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Apr 13, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 13

Cohost Interviews 4 (Part 1 - Isa) | Ep 93.1

we're so excited to be starting our April theme of up close and personal! and what better way than with cohost interviews? this is something we've done every year since starting the podcast back in 2020, it's a good way for us to check in with each other, ask some burning questions, and have our own chance to be interviewed. this week, we've got isa's interview for you to listen to and get to know her a little bit better! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peek...

Apr 06, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 12

LIKEWISE POD IS CANCELED | Ep 92

tea. we're closing out our March Madness with this doozy of an episode. in it, we talk all about the reasons we could (should?) be canceled, the things we've learned during some hiatuses and since coming back and being consistent, about the genuine connections we've made during our time with Likewise. allegedly not canceled...yet. quick warning for 1:09:58 if you wear headphones, and even if you don't it is kind of (really) loud! hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sn...

Mar 30, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Potential Breakup Songs (LOT 2) | Ep 91

we're back with another instalment of Likewise on Tour! we're so excited to be talking BREAKUP SONGS. because, in music what's madder than that?? we've got so many of our own, we talk big Tropes that we see, and read off some of YOUR favs! music episodes are always our favorites, so we hope you love this one as much as we do hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠...

Mar 23, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Messy Girl Era | Ep 90

how messy of us to be releasing late...sorry? this week we're talking about being messy! all kinds, every definition. we also asked YOU for some of your messy girl moments, your own red flags, and talked about some iconic messy girls. stay tuned for our own messy girl stories. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ...

Mar 16, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Spring Training Our Lives feat. Meg | Ep 89

we just couldn't help ourselves, we love guests! we've actually been dreaming of this moment since last year when we may or may not have started a sports podcast (sorry outcast, we love the idea of you!)...we're so glad to have finally made this dream come true. we know Megan from our sorority and she is a fellow sports (baseball! and learning others) lover. we can't wait for you to get to know her a little bit and hear about her life with baseball and how every choice in life led her right back...

Mar 09, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 8

LIKEWISE POD IS TOXIC | Ep 88

welcome to March Madness. this month we're trying something new, we're giving our overarching theme for the month and are creating episodes related to it, and today we present to you LIKEWISE POD IS TOXIC...but, upon more reflection, that title might be a little misleading. is that toxic? hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder follow us on socials for some sneak peeks, teasers, and great content! sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thesamlouiseb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ isa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @isabela.wilder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewise on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Likewi...

Mar 02, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Likewise on Tour (LOT 1) | Ep 87

eeeeeek! we're back! we're so so so excited to be back and recording and in the likewise swing of things again. coming off of week of love and we're still on cloud 9 from it. this week we're starting an ongoing series about concerts! today, we're focusing in on indie music (happy indie music day!) and some of our concert routines. we also asked YOU for some of your fav concert memories and read them out! we hope you love this (chaotic) episode, let us know what you want next in this series! host...

Feb 24, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Crashing and Burning feat. Katy Michele | Week of Love Day 6

Our Week of Love 2024 series finale has finally come, and we couldn't think of a better way to close it out than with the coolest girl we know, Katy Michele. We talk all things rockstar girlfriend aesthetic, the book's playlist, what it's like to draw inspiration from her own life, and so much more. You definitely do not want to miss this one. Thank you so much for all the love and support this week. This was our best and favorite project to date (sorry Podmas, still love ya tho) and we couldn't...

Feb 17, 20241 hr 7 min

Living in the Notes App feat. Ella Justice | Week of Love Day 5

So excited to talk with Ella Justice today and welcome her to Likewise! Her debut novel, In His Eyes, came out in September 2023, and we're so happy to have read it and to have a conversation with her! We talk about her family's support and involvement with her writing and how special that is, cute surfer boys, her writing process, and so much more. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: ella justice follow Ella on ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Add In His Eyes to your ⁠⁠⁠ Goodreads ⁠⁠⁠ . Available on...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 6 min

Hockey Romance Icon feat. Peyton Corinne | Week of Love Day 4

Today's guest is none other than KU phenomenon Peyton Corinne! Peyton released Unsteady in November 2023, and just a week after its indie release, it was picked up to be traditionally published. We're so excited to have her on, talk all things Sadie and Rhys, inspiration, and intentions behind their stories. hosts: sam blocher and isa wilder guest: peyton corinne follow Peyton on ⁠ ⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠ ! Add Unsteady to your Goodreads . Available as eBook or paperback at Amazon now. Visit Peyton's web...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 1 min
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