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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.

We're excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of KCRW's Guest DJ Project. Over the past year, the project has featured sets from Conan O'Brien, John Cusack, Margaret Cho, Tony Hawk, Sarah Vowell, Thom Mayne, Matthew McConaughy, and many many more.

They're all archived and available for your listening pleasure, on-demand here at KCRW.com.

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Molly Ringwald

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 other than love?’ And she has it all covered, with songs about...

David Lynch

David Lynch

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Morgan Webb

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Jon Shook

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