KCRW's Guest DJ Project invites an array of cultural
icons to share and discuss songs that have inspired and moved them with KCRW DJs. Actors, authors,
chefs, athletes, directors, tech entrepreneurs and more share their musical passions, giving deep
insight into both their lives and their creative process. Check back each week for
new sessions with notable guests in this ongoing exclusive feature. KCRW's Guest DJ Project also
airs on our all-music channel during Anne Litt's Saturday show at 1pm, repeating Sunday morning at
1am.
Sang Yoon
hosted by Tom Schnabel
Nationally-acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Sang Yoon picks the playlist for both of his Father’s Office restaurants. He says the process for...more »
Stacy Peralta
hosted by Garth Trinidad
Stacy Peralta claims there is a sound that had such
an impact on him, they would find it embedded in his system post-mortem. The skate legend and director talks to Garth Trinidad about... more »
Margaret Cho
hosted by Chris Douridas
Margaret Cho always wanted to be in a band
and she has her sights set on joining a Canadian collective she picks as part of her Guest DJ set,
hosted by DJ Chris Douridas. more »
Mark Pellington
hosted by Liza Richardson
Director Mark Pellington, also known as the
“godfather of music videos,” explores the most intimate moments of his life from behind the mic
instead of the lens with host Liza Richardson. more »
Janeane Garofalo hosted by Jason
Eldredge
The actress and comedian reveals her childhood "obsession"
and is the first to use the Guest DJ pulpit to make a formal apology...to Mike Nesmith. Janeane
tells Jason Eldredge about...more »
Tim Sale
hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
Heroes artist Tim Sale reveals his code song for finishing a
comic and the track that served as his wake up call for inking in the early morning when he was just
starting out. more »
Nanette
Burstein hosted by Chris Douridas
American Teen Director Nanette Burstein reflects on being
part of the “John Hughes generation” and bares her heart with stories of love and loss in a chat
with DJ Chris Douridas. more »
Kevin Rose hosted by Raul Campos
Not surprisingly, the founder and chief architect of social media website Digg and other internet
start ups works long hours behind the scenes... more »
Jason
Schwartzman hosted by Nic Harcourt
Jason Schwartzman starts off his set with a dedication to
his dog then delves into the music that inspires him both as an actor and a musician... more »
Padma Lakshmi
hosted by Garth Trinidad
“Top Chef” Host and author Padma Lakshmi
tells DJ Garth
Trinidad about the music that inspires the creation of her culinary masterpieces. The
self-described “kid of New York City”... more »
Danny DeVito
hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
Danny DeVito is true Hollywood royalty. He
also happens to be a huge music fan. The accomplished actor, director and producer is regularly
spotted at music festivals and... more »
Neil LaBute
hosted by Gary Calamar
Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and
director Neil LaBute thrills DJ Gary Calamar
with tales of songs that have influenced his controversial writing...more »
Peter Berg hosted by Liza Richardson
Director/Actor Peter Berg admits to DJ Liza
Richardson that he uses music to hide from pressures on set and stay focused. He talks about
the... more »
Conan
O’Brien hosted by Jason Bentley
Talk show host Conan O’Brien admits he
always wanted to be a DJ. He chats with DJ Jason Bentley
about the song that psyched him up about having his own show when he wasn’t sure... more »
John Cusack hosted by Liza Richardson
Actor John Cusack reminisces about growing up punk in
Chicago and learning how to funnel anger into art to change the world. He also talked to DJ Liza
Richardson about the “dark, savage... more »
Garth
Jennings hosted by Jason Eldredge
Director Garth Jennings (and his partner
Nick Goldsmith, as Hammer & Tongs) is behind some of the most creative music videos of all time,
including Blur’s “Coffee and TV” and... more »
Saffron
Burrows hosted by Thomas Golubic
Actress Saffron Burrows gets political in her music
choices, choosing a rousing and catchy national anthem as well as other songs inspired by her youth
in the UK. She revisits the... more »
Jason Reitman hosted by Jason Bentley
Director Jason Reitman sits down with Jason Bentley
to discuss a handful of songs that have inspired him throughout his life and contributed to his
creative process for... more
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