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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Donald Glover
hosted by Dan Wilcox
Actor Donald Glover says the secret to both comedy and songs is in the details. The former “30 Rock” writer and current star of NBC’s “Community” shares the song …
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Richard Montoya
hosted by Anthony Valadez
Playwright Richard Montoya rose to fame as part of the acclaimed Chicano performance troupe Culture Clash. He shares the music that has inspired and provoked him …
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Mark Ruffalo
hosted by Liza Richardson
Actor Mark Ruffalo will be starring as Bruce Banner in the upcoming film The Avengers and makes his directorial debut with Sympathy for Delicious, which premiered at the …
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Busy Philipps
hosted by Marion Hodges
Actress Busy Philipps stars in the ABC comedy Cougar Town and shares the highlights of her life – from high school to becoming a mom – with sentimental song picks.
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Mister Cartoon
hosted by Raul Campos
Graffiti and tattoo artist Mister Cartoon gives us a lesson in how the oldies have influenced the art of the hood, particularly when it comes to airbrushing low riders.
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David Chang
hosted by Mario Cotto
Chef David Chang is behind the acclaimed Momofuku group in New York. In his Guest DJ set, he reveals that he almost picked up a guitar instead of following his culinary …
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Matthew Weiner
hosted by Dan Wilcox
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has a theme for his Guest DJ set -- anthems about staying true to yourself, made by artists who followed that creed, from Big Star to Bing …
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Kate and Laura Mulleavy
hosted by Liza Richardson
In a Guest DJ Project first, we host a duo – designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the sisters behind the fashion line Rodarte. When talking about the songs that shaped …
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Marc Maron
hosted by Mario Cotto
Comedian Marc Maron is raw, honest and often angry and he explores comedy’s dark side on his twice-weekly WTF podcast. Music plays a critical role in his mood and he …
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Kunal Nayyar
hosted by Marion Hodges
Kunal Nayyar leads with his heart in his Guest DJ set, a rather interesting twist since his character, Raj, on the comedy The Big Bang Theory can't even talk to women. …
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