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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Jon Robin Baitz
hosted by Raul Campos
In his Guest DJ set, Playwright Jon Robin Baitz highlights one of the best songwriters of all time, a boundary-pushing artist and a track that represents the “holy …
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Lizzy Caplan
hosted by Chris Muckley
From cult comedies to big screen roles, Actress Lizzy Caplan always grabs your attention, with edgy performances and her trademark wit. For her Guest DJ set, she tells us …
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Debbie Allen
hosted by Chris Douridas
Famed choreographer, actress, and director Debbie Allen touches on segregation and civil rights, her time as a student at Howard University, and more in her Guest DJ set. …
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“Weird Al” Yankovic
“Weird Al” Yankovic is a cultural icon and the best selling comedy recording artist of all time. He's known for his song parodies, but we wanted to delve into what …
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Vinny Dotolo
hosted by Anne Litt
Acclaimed LA chef Vinny Dotolo has received attention on a national level for his creative culinary style, as well as the two restaurants he owns with partner and friend …
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Chris Webber
Former NBA great and current TV analyst Chris Webber picks a set of timeless, poetic music for his guest DJ set. We learn about his upbringing in a musical household in …
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Adam Scott
hosted by Raul Campos
Adam Scott is one of the funniest actors around, from Party Down to recent comedy classic Stepbrothers. He talks about songs that shaped his sense of humor, a track that …
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Tig Notaro
hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
Comedian Tig Notaro lovingly – and hilariously -- dedicates her Guest DJ set to songs her mother loved. Tig touches on her Southern upbringing, a disco classic and a …
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Matt Money Smith
hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
Matt "Money" Smith is one half of the nationally-syndicated Fox sports radio show Petros and Money. Music has had a major impact on his life, from digging into Jazz …
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Nick Offerman
hosted by Anthony Valadez
Actor Nick Offerman has created an iconic character with Ron Swanson, the no-nonsense public servant he plays on NBC’s “Parks And Recreation. For his personal music …
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