KCRW Guest DJ Project

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.



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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »