This is the podcast version of the full interview that can be heard here.
*Warning: this show includes explicit language.*
Actor/comedian Bill Hader was our guest for the first ever live taping of the Guest DJ Project, recorded as part of LA Podcast Fest. He talks to host Anne Litt about the comedic inspiration of Frank Zappa, getting over stage fright with the help of XTC, the humor in De La Soul’s particular brand of hip hop, and more. Bill was a standout during his eight seasons on Saturday Night Live and starred in Amy Schumer’s breakout comedy Trainwreck. The second season of his parody series Documentary Now! is airing now on IFC. Hosted by Anne Litt.
Tracklist:
1. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - Who Needs the Peace Corp?
2. XTC - Making Plans for Nigel
3. John Prine - Hello in There
4. NoMeansNo - It's Catching Up
5. De La Soul - Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)