Guest DJ Project
Mike Birbiglia
Comedian and “This American Life” contributor Mike Birbiglia indulges us with some painfully honest and funny stories -- and the songs that go with them -- as part of his Guest DJ set. He also discusses Bob Dylan’s oft-ignored comedic value and displays a soft spot for indie rock. Mike recently released a book called Sleepwalk With Me.
By Dan Wilcox • • 12m ListenComedian and “This American Life” contributor Mike Birbiglia indulges us with some painfully honest and funny stories -- and the songs that go with them -- as part of his Guest DJ set. He also discusses Bob Dylan’s oft-ignored comedic value and displays a soft spot for indie rock. Mike recently released a book called Sleepwalk With Me.
Tracks
1. Bob Dylan: Talking World War III Blues
2. Led Zeppelin: Stairway To Heaven
4. Sufjan Stevens: Decatur, Or, Round Of Aplause For Your Stepmother!
5. Death Cab For Cutie: I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Transcript
Dan Wilcox: Hey, this is Dan Wilcox from KCRW and I’m sitting here with comedian Mike Birbiglia. He is a regular contributor to This American Life and recently wrote his first book, “Sleepwalk With Me.” Today, we are going to be talking about songs that have inspired him over the years as part of KCRW’s guest DJ project. Mike, how are you?
Song: Bob Dylan -- “Talkin’ World War III Blues”
Song: Led Zeppelin - “Stairway to Heaven”
Song: Bush – “Glycerine”
Song: Sufjan Stevens: “Decatur, or, Round of Applause for Your Stepmother!”
Song: Death Cab For Cutie – “I Will Follow You Into the Dark”