Guest DJ Project

Guest DJ Project episodes:

• 03.14.2018

  Chris Jericho

  WWE Champion and front for the band Fozzy, Chris Jericho, shares the bands that inspired both of his career paths. He also dedicates a song to his mom!

  
• 02.28.2018

  Brian Tyree Henry

  Off camera, music serves as an inspiration for living life right, and Brian Tyree Henry's Guest DJ set features everyone from A Tribe Called Quest to Rufus and Chaka Kahn.

  
• 02.14.2018

  Greta Gerwig

  Actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker Greta Gerwig describes herself as a person who “lives with very vivid emotions” and she gravitates towards musicians who are like that as well, from Kate Bush and Judee Sill to Brian Eno.

  
• 01.31.2018

  Phil Rosenthal

  His Guest DJ set ranges from Broadway classics to The Boss and The Beatles.

  
• 01.17.2018

  Elon Musk

  For his Guest DJ set, we learn about Elon Musk's early beginnings as an inventor, the song he whistles while he works and much more.

  
• 01.03.2018

  Willem Dafoe

  Acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe has appeared in over 100 films throughout his remarkable career and his latest, The Florida Project, is generating a lot of awards season buzz. He grew up absorbing the musical tastes of his siblings and his...

  
• 12.20.2017

  Guest DJ Project Christmas Special

  For the final installment of the Guest DJ Project for 2017, we share some heartwarming, subversive and reflective stories about Christmas from actor Patrick Stewart, author Sarah Vowell, raconteur John Waters, comedian Jason Sudeikis and Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira). Happy...

  
• 12.13.2017

  Joni Mitchell: Guest DJ Project Special Edition

  Joni Mitchell is widely considered one of the most influential songwriters of all time. She's a folk legend who crafts timeless songs that are deeply moving and have made a big impression on many of the creative individuals we've hosted...

  
• 11.22.2017

  Evan Kleiman

  Evan Kleiman is the beloved host of KCRW's award-winning program Good Food. From a cello suite to chaotic classic rock and an Italian classic, she takes us on a musical trip from her childhood to her first time in Europe...

  
• 11.08.2017

  Warren Olney

  Warren Olney tells personal stories about growing up in Washington DC, his affinity for jazz and, not surprisingly, picks some artists who make political commentary part of their poetry.

  
• 10.25.2017

  My Favorite Murder's Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share their favorite murder-related songs, plus a couple personal favorites. This show includes explicit language

  
• 10.11.2017

  Jad Abumrad

  Radiolab host Jad Abumrad is known for experimenting with sounds on his show and his Guest DJ picks reflect both his musical sophistication as well as some guilty pleasures. Jad will be speaking at the Luckman Fine Arts Center on...

  
• 09.27.2017

  Wolfgang Puck

  Wolfgang Puck takes us back to his early years in Austria.

  
• 09.12.2017

  John Holmstrom

  John Holmstrom shares music by some of the artists who shaped his life and explains what rock music and comic books have in common.

  
• 08.23.2017

  Regina King

  Actress and director Regina King made a name for herself early in her career in films like Friday and Boyz n the Hood. She's gone on to win two Emmy Awards for her role on ABC's American Crime and is...

  
• 08.16.2017

  Jeff Garlin

  Motown and soul are the sounds that speak to Jeff Garlin and he shares some of his favorite hits from his childhood.

  
• 08.02.2017

  David Copperfield

  The legendary showman shares his love for a couple fellow scene stealers --Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly -- as well as some Broadway classics.

  
• 07.19.2017

  Kyle Mooney

  From a Miami Sound Machine party starter to a J Dilla masterpiece, Kyle Mooney tells us about the songs that influenced him.

  
• 07.05.2017

  Mario Batali

  Mario Batali highlights fellow Seattle native Jimi Hendrix, describes Jack White's music as "tangy", and talks about how music from John McLaughlin and Shakti helps him put life into perspective.

  
• 06.21.2017

  Eiza González

  Rising star Eiza González chooses all 80's songs inspired by her family, epic road trips and her move to Los Angeles for her Guest DJ set.

  
• 06.07.2017

  Alexa Meade

  From the soundtrack to her teenage rebellion to the music that sets the mood for her to create art, Alexa Meade shares a wide-ranging set of songs.

  
• 05.24.2017

  Justin Theroux

  From straight-edge punk to quirky pop and the folk song that defined his childhood, Justin Theroux skips across genres to share the songs that mean the most to him.

  
• 05.09.2017

  Tim Roth

  Actor Tim Roth's Guest DJ set is in large part a love letter to his family, his adopted home of America, and his storied career.

  
• 04.26.2017

  Deepak Chopra

  Deepak Chopra song picks are by artists who were fascinated by his work, including Michael Jackson and George Harrison.

  
• 04.12.2017

  Megan Mullally

  Actress and singer Megan Mullally's Guest DJ set includes the song she wants played at her funeral, a few favorites from her youth and a band that is responsible for her marriage to fellow actor Nick Offerman.

  
• 03.29.2017

  Ludo Lefebvre

  Ludo Lefebvre tells us how music from Black Sabbath to French hip hop purveyors NTM and cooking saved him from himself.

  
• 03.29.2017

  Ludo Lefebvre

  Ludo Lefebvre tells us how music from Black Sabbath to French hip hop purveyors NTM and cooking saved him from himself.

  
• 03.15.2017

  Ellen Von Unwerth

  Photographer and director Ellen von Unwerth features her favorite German singer, a dancefloor classic and a song she uses to set the mood during photo shoots.

  
• 03.15.2017

  Ellen Von Unwerth

  Photographer and director Ellen von Unwerth features her favorite German singer, a dancefloor classic and a song she uses to set the mood during photo shoots.

  
• 02.15.2017

  Rachel Bloom

  Rachel Bloom co-writes songs and reveals her early influences in her Guest DJ set, as well as her favorite love song AND breakup song.

  
• 02.15.2017

  Rachel Bloom

  Rachel Bloom co-writes songs and reveals her early influences in her Guest DJ set, as well as her favorite love song AND breakup song.

  
• 02.01.2017

  Roger Bennett

  Roger "Rog" Bennett co-hosts the wildly popular Men in Blazers podcast and weekly show on the NBC Sports Network. The Liverpool native shares favorites from his youth.

  
• 02.01.2017

  Roger Bennett

  Roger "Rog" Bennett co-hosts the wildly popular Men in Blazers podcast and weekly show on the NBC Sports Network. The Liverpool native shares favorites from his youth.

  
• 01.18.2017

  Hannah Hart

  YouTube star Hannah Hart's personal Guest DJ set focuses on songs that reflect her life's struggles, including coming to terms with her sexuality.

  
• 01.18.2017

  Hannah Hart

  YouTube star Hannah Hart's personal Guest DJ set focuses on songs that reflect her life's struggles, including coming to terms with her sexuality.

  
• 01.04.2017

  Wagner Moura

  Wagner Maura returns to his roots for his Guest DJ set, playing some Brazilian favorites alongside moody tracks from The Cure and Radiohead.

  
• 01.04.2017

  Wagner Moura

  Wagner Maura returns to his roots for his Guest DJ set, playing some Brazilian favorites alongside moody tracks from The Cure and Radiohead.

  
• 12.14.2016

  Prince: Guest DJ Project Special Edition

  We honor the legacy of Prince by sharing stories from five guests we've hosted on KCRW's Guest DJ Project over the years: Actress Michaela Watkins, actor Jemaine Clement, chef Marcus Samuelsson, choreographer Kyle Abraham and comedian Fred Armisen.

  
• 12.14.2016

  Prince: Guest DJ Project Special Edition

  We honor the legacy of Prince by sharing stories from five guests we've hosted on KCRW's Guest DJ Project over the years: Actress Michaela Watkins, actor Jemaine Clement, chef Marcus Samuelsson, choreographer Kyle Abraham and comedian Fred Armisen.

  
• 11.30.2016

  John Waters

  John Waters the filmmaker, author, and raconteur explores sexuality, juvenile delinquency and Christmas in his song picks for this week.

  
• 11.30.2016

  John Waters

  John Waters the filmmaker, author, and raconteur explores sexuality, juvenile delinquency and Christmas in his song picks for this week.

  
• 11.23.2016

  Emeril Lagasse

  Emeril Lagasse is one of the most recognizable chefs in the world. For his Guest DJ set, he highlights the music of New Orleans and some songs that simply make him happy.

  
• 11.23.2016

  Emeril Lagasse

  Emeril Lagasse is one of the most recognizable chefs in the world. For his Guest DJ set, he highlights the music of New Orleans and some songs that simply make him happy.

  
• 11.16.2016

  Joe Mantegna

  Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna got his start playing in a rock band, so his song picks represent a lifelong love of music.

  
• 11.16.2016

  Joe Mantegna

  Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna got his start playing in a rock band, so his song picks represent a lifelong love of music.

  
• 11.09.2016

  Andy Cohen

  Andy Cohen is the host of Watch What Happens: Live and the brainchild of The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. He is a self-described hippie excitedly shares his how love for the Grateful Dead, as well as some of the...

  
• 11.09.2016

  Andy Cohen

  Andy Cohen is the host of Watch What Happens: Live and the brainchild of The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. He is a self-described hippie excitedly shares his how love for the Grateful Dead, as well as some of the...

  
• 11.02.2016

  D'Angelo Russell

  Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell is one of the most promising players in the current lineup. We visited the Lakers' practice facility to find out his favorite songs.

  
• 11.02.2016

  D'Angelo Russell

  Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell is one of the most promising players in the current lineup. We visited the Lakers' practice facility to find out his favorite songs.

  
• 10.19.2016

  Bruce Campbell

  Actor Bruce Campbell, known for his starring role in the Evil Dead, picks a couple jukebox jams, a Tom Jones song he uses for motivation and a country favorite.