Episodes
WWE Champion and front for the band Fozzy, Chris Jericho, shares the bands that inspired both of his career paths. He also dedicates a song to his mom!
Published 03/14/18
Off camera, music serves as an inspiration for living life right, and Brian Tyree Henry's Guest DJ set features everyone from A Tribe Called Quest to Rufus and Chaka Kahn.
Published 02/28/18
Actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker Greta Gerwig describes herself as a person who “lives with very vivid emotions” and she gravitates towards musicians who are like that as well, from Kate Bush and Judee Sill to Brian Eno.
Published 02/14/18
His Guest DJ set ranges from Broadway classics to The Boss and The Beatles.
Published 01/31/18
For his Guest DJ set, we learn about Elon Musk's early beginnings as an inventor, the song he whistles while he works and much more.
Published 01/17/18
Acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe has appeared in over 100 films throughout his remarkable career and his latest, The Florida Project, is generating a lot of awards season buzz. He grew up absorbing the musical tastes of his siblings and his tastes...
Published 01/03/18
For the final installment of the Guest DJ Project for 2017, we share some heartwarming, subversive and reflective stories about Christmas from actor Patrick Stewart, author Sarah Vowell, raconteur John Waters, comedian Jason Sudeikis and Cassandra...
Published 12/20/17
Joni Mitchell is widely considered one of the most influential songwriters of all time. She's a folk legend who crafts timeless songs that are deeply moving and have made a big impression on many of the creative individuals we've hosted on the Guest...
Published 12/13/17
Evan Kleiman is the beloved host of KCRW's award-winning program Good Food. From a cello suite to chaotic classic rock and an Italian classic, she takes us on a musical trip from her childhood to her first time in Europe with lots of eye-opening...
Published 11/22/17
Warren Olney tells personal stories about growing up in Washington DC, his affinity for jazz and, not surprisingly, picks some artists who make political commentary part of their poetry.
Published 11/08/17
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share their favorite murder-related songs, plus a couple personal favorites. This show includes explicit language
Published 10/25/17
Radiolab host Jad Abumrad is known for experimenting with sounds on his show and his Guest DJ picks reflect both his musical sophistication as well as some guilty pleasures. Jad will be speaking at the Luckman Fine Arts Center on October 14.
Published 10/11/17
Wolfgang Puck takes us back to his early years in Austria.
Published 09/27/17
John Holmstrom shares music by some of the artists who shaped his life and explains what rock music and comic books have in common.
Published 09/12/17
Actress and director Regina King made a name for herself early in her career in films like Friday and Boyz n the Hood. She's gone on to win two Emmy Awards for her role on ABC's American Crime and is nominated again this year. For her Guest DJ set,...
Published 08/23/17
Motown and soul are the sounds that speak to Jeff Garlin and he shares some of his favorite hits from his childhood.
Published 08/16/17
The legendary showman shares his love for a couple fellow scene stealers --Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly -- as well as some Broadway classics.
Published 08/02/17
From a Miami Sound Machine party starter to a J Dilla masterpiece, Kyle Mooney tells us about the songs that influenced him.
Published 07/19/17
Mario Batali highlights fellow Seattle native Jimi Hendrix, describes Jack White's music as "tangy", and talks about how music from John McLaughlin and Shakti helps him put life into perspective.
Published 07/05/17
Rising star Eiza González chooses all 80's songs inspired by her family, epic road trips and her move to Los Angeles for her Guest DJ set.
Published 06/21/17
From the soundtrack to her teenage rebellion to the music that sets the mood for her to create art, Alexa Meade shares a wide-ranging set of songs.
Published 06/07/17
From straight-edge punk to quirky pop and the folk song that defined his childhood, Justin Theroux skips across genres to share the songs that mean the most to him.
Published 05/24/17
Actor Tim Roth's Guest DJ set is in large part a love letter to his family, his adopted home of America, and his storied career.
Published 05/09/17
Deepak Chopra song picks are by artists who were fascinated by his work, including Michael Jackson and George Harrison.
Published 04/26/17
Actress and singer Megan Mullally's Guest DJ set includes the song she wants played at her funeral, a few favorites from her youth and a band that is responsible for her marriage to fellow actor Nick Offerman.
Published 04/12/17