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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. 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.

 

Mike White

hosted by Dan Wilcox
Mike White decided on a theme for his Guest DJ set – songs that scared him when he was a kid. The “School of Rock” scribe has certainly grasped the life-changing power … more >>

Sarah Vowell

hosted by Mario Cotto
Sarah Vowell is familiar to many KCRW listeners as a contributor to This American Life and her commentary on five favorite songs is just as keen and comical as you would … more >>

Rami Kashou

hosted by Jeremy Sole
Designer and Project Runway finalist Rami Kashou believes fashion wouldn’t be nearly as influential without music. He chose a wide range of songs representing everything … more >>

Thom Mayne

hosted by Tom Schnabel
Thom Mayne is a Pritzker Prize winning architect with a taste for Texas blues, New Orleans funk, intelligent storytellers and, to top it all off, Prince. Music has had a huge … more >>

Autumn DeWilde

hosted by Eric J. Lawrence
The name Autumn De Wilde may not sound familiar, but if you own the White Stripes’ “Icky Thump” or Beck’s “Sea Change” you’ve seen her photography work. She … more >>

Kelly Slater

hosted by Liza Richardson
Kelly Slater is the most successful professional surfer in history, with nine world titles and a record number of pro tour victories, but he has a big passion for music as … more >>

Tom Anderson

hosted by Raul Campos
As the co-founder and president of MySpace, Tom Anderson is everyone’s first “friend.” Among his friends on the popular social networking site are millions of bands … more >>

Tony Hawk

hosted by Jason Bentley
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk unveils music that has personal meaning to him – from his days at the skate park and as a high school outcast to grueling exhibitions … more >>

Cassandra Peterson

hosted by Garth Trinidad
Cassandra Peterson is best known for her on-screen horror hostess persona of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, but she has incredible music stories to share. She tells DJ Garth … more >>

Dave Nadelberg

hosted by Dan Wilcox
Dave Nadelberg is the founder of the popular stage show Mortified, a comic excavation of adolescent awkwardness and angst. Fittingly, he chose a collection of songs that … more >>