Author Anne Rice has written over 30 books throughout her career. She shares a couple songs that helped her through tough times, a sensual track from Tina Turner, a protest song for women, as well as the artist that has inspired her most well-known character, Vampire Lestat.

From Shakespeare to Star Trek and the hugely successful X-Men series, Patrick Stewart is a beloved and accomplished actor and he gravitates to music that is emotional yet humorous.

Professional snowboarder, skateboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White first started playing the guitar after winning one as a trophy. Music has carried him throughout his entire career, including tracks by AC/DC and ELO that get him in competition mode.

Terry Jones is beloved by comedy fans everywhere as a member of the ground breaking troupe Monty Python’s Flying Circus. He’s also an acclaimed writer, director, poet and historian. He brought in a few of his favorite tunes to share in his Guest DJ set, from Paul Simon to Tony Pastor.

Bill Nye the Science Guy also happens to be a big fan of music, from Frank Sinatra to Fred Astaire. The TV host and longtime educator tells us how music impacts us – scientifically speaking – and shares his song choices with a great sense of humor. He recently released a book about evolution called Undeniable.

Kari Byron was a fan favorite on the long-running Discovery Channel series MythBusters and continues to host programs on the Science Channel. In her Guest DJ set, we learn that she finds strength in Nina Simone, is a French pop aficionado, and turns to the Pixies for comfort when she’s lonely.

Chef Duff Goldman returns to his roots for songs that forever changed his life, from Minor Threat to Led Zeppelin. Duff is a judge on the Holiday Baking Championship series, which recently premiered on the Food Network.

From the hip hop that gets him pumped to the gentle guidance of Curtis Mayfield and the funky affirmation of Sly and the Family Stone, radio host Jesse Thorn takes us through his musical inspirations in his Guest DJ set.

For his Guest DJ set, author Jeff VanderMeer shares his writing soundtrack, from the late night vibes of The Black Heart Procession to the mysteriousness of Spoon. Jeff just released Acceptance, the final novel in his 2014 Southern Reach Trilogy.

Gregory Arlt is a world famous makeup artist who has worked with everyone from Cher to Dita Von Teese and Gwen Stefani. Boy George and Nina Hagen shared space on his bedroom wall as a teenager and inspired his move into the world of makeup, while The Beatles and Julee Cruise satisfy his romantic side.