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.

Rosson Crow

hosted by Anne Litt
Texas-born artist Rosson Crow has made a splash in the art world with her large scale paintings and celebrates her heritage with a handful of country greats. Her art and … more >>

Joseph Gordon Levitt

hosted by Chris Douridas
For his Guest DJ set, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt created a list of songs he used for inspiration while prepping for five specific roles, including two characters in movies … more >>

Molly Ringwald

hosted by Chris Douridas
There was a very clear theme in Molly Ringwald’s Guest DJ set – the actress and 80’s film icon loves songs about love. As she says, ‘what else do you write about … more >>

David Lynch

hosted by Jason Eldredge
Director David Lynch has a distinctive filmmaking style that includes meticulously crafted sound design, so it’s no surprise that... more >>

Morgan Webb

hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
Gaming goddess and G4 TV host Morgan Webb shares some stunning soundtracks to prove game music is not just random bleeps and bloops, but in fact a major part of the.. more >>

Jimmy Wales

hosted by Dan Wilcox
Believe it or not, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales doesn’t know everything in the hugely popular online encyclopedia he helped create, but he does know a thing or two about … more >>

Minnie Driver

hosted by Jason Bentley
American roots rock grabbed Minnie Driver's attention when she was a school girl and never let go. The Emmy and Academy Award-nominated actress chooses some overlooked gems … more >>

Sam Mendes

hosted by Chris Douridas
Academy Award-winning Director Sam Mendes says his life has been “lived out in songs” – from the tune his father sang to him at bedtime to the track that was playing … more >>

Jon Shook

hosted by Dan Wilcox
For Chef Jon Shook, the “pure ecstasy of cooking” is when he can get in the zone with good music in the kitchen. For his Guest DJ set, he connects with an outcast of the … more >>

Tracey Ullman

hosted by Chris Douridas
Comedienne Tracey Ullman has been making us laugh for many years, but she also has a long history in music. We discover her love for 70’s soul, rebellious punk and... more >>