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.

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Judy Baca

hosted by Anthony Valadez

Judy Baca is a renowned visual artist known for her murals, including The Great Wall of Los Angeles – the world’s largest mural – which she began in 1976. Her … more >>

Adam Shankman

hosted by Eric J. Lawrence

Adam Shankman rose through the ranks as a choreographer before stepping behind the camera to direct high profile mainstream feature films. He shares five songs that mark … more >>

Roy Choi

hosted by Anthony Valadez

Chef Roy Choi changed the landscape of LA’s food scene with his Korean taco track Kogi and tells us about five hip hop artists that changed his life. He calls Rakim the … more >>

Ralph Lawler

hosted by Jason Bentley

We took a road trip to Staples Center to talk music with the “Voice of the Clippers”, Ralph Lawler. He tells us how the soundtrack from “Hair” changed his life, … more >>

Paul F Tompkins

hosted by Anne Litt

Comedian Paul F Tompkins had a sheltered upbringing but he introduces us to the Billy Bragg song that prompted his emotional awakening, a Mama Cass track that marks his … more >>

Seth Grahame Smith

hosted by Dan Wilcox

Seth Grahame Smith penned the best-selling novels "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and wrote the script for Tim Burton's upcoming … more >>

Davis Drewiske

hosted by Anne Litt

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske chooses songs that veer between the raw rock he uses to get pumped for a game to sentimental picks that reflect his Midwestern … more >>

Kate Micucci

hosted by Valida

Actress Kate Micucci is one half of the popular comedy musical duo Garfunkel and Oates. None of her song picks feature the instrument she is famous for – the ukulele -- but … more >>

Kelly Wearstler

Fashion and interior designer Kelly Wearstler reinvents classic and vintage styles in her design work. Her musical tastes range from the sexy sounds of Airborne Toxic … more >>

Thomas Dolby

hosted by Eric J. Lawrence

Thomas Dolby topped the charts in the 80’s by being among the first to embrace synthesizers in pop music and then proceeded to invent technology that made ringtones … more >>

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