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 month

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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Jason Schwartzman

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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 (particularly his solo project Coconut Records) with Morning Becomes Eclectic host Nic Harcourt...

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Padma Lakshmi

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“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” reminisces about the soundtrack to summers in Central Park, chooses a timeless classic that is all about letting go of your inhibitions, and...

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Danny DeVito

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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 in Southern California and DJ Eric J Lawrence taps into his personal favorites...

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Neil LaBute

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Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Neil LaBute thrills DJ Gary Calamar with tales of songs that have influenced his controversial writing...

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Peter Berg

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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 singer who makes him feel like he can “move mountains,” his favorite hip-hop song, his first rock and roll “man crush”, and...

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Conan O'Brien

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Talk show host Conan O’Brien admits he always wanted to be a DJ. He chats with DJ Jason Bentley about...

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John Cusack

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Actor John Cusack reminisces about growing up punk in Chicago and learning how to funnel anger into art to change the world. He also talks to DJ Liza Richardson about the “dark, savage irony” of Ray Davies that serves as the soundtrack to a critical scene in his new film, War Inc....

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Garth Jennings

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Director Garth Jennings is behind some of the most creative music videos of all time. He stopped in before the release of his latest feature film, Son of Rambow, to chat with DJ Jason Eldredge.

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Saffron Burrows

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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...

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Jason Reitman

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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...

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