Also, now that I've liked certain things for a while (music, stand up comedy, etc...) I like listening to something new and saying "hey, I think I hear a little bit of blank in there.
For example, I was listening to Aziz Ansari's set on the Invite Them Up CD and thought I heard some pretty strong Mitch Hedberg influences. That could be completely obvious or completely wrong; I don't know. But I like to think I do.