Ludo Lefebvre tells us how music from Black Sabbath to French hip hop purveyors NTM and cooking saved him from himself.

Photographer and director Ellen von Unwerth features her favorite German singer, a dancefloor classic and a song she uses to set the mood during photo shoots.

Rachel Bloom co-writes songs and reveals her early influences in her Guest DJ set, as well as her favorite love song AND breakup song.

Roger "Rog" Bennett co-hosts the wildly popular Men in Blazers podcast and weekly show on the NBC Sports Network. The Liverpool native shares favorites from his youth.

YouTube star Hannah Hart's personal Guest DJ set focuses on songs that reflect her life's struggles, including coming to terms with her sexuality.

Wagner Maura returns to his roots for his Guest DJ set, playing some Brazilian favorites alongside moody tracks from The Cure and Radiohead.

We honor the legacy of Prince by sharing stories from five guests we've hosted on KCRW's Guest DJ Project over the years: Actress Michaela Watkins, actor Jemaine Clement, chef Marcus Samuelsson, choreographer Kyle Abraham and comedian Fred Armisen. 

John Waters the filmmaker, author, and raconteur explores sexuality, juvenile delinquency and Christmas in his song picks for this week.

Emeril Lagasse is one of the most recognizable chefs in the world. For his Guest DJ set, he highlights the music of New Orleans and some songs that simply make him happy. 

Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna got his start playing in a rock band, so his song picks represent a lifelong love of music.

Andy Cohen is the host of Watch What Happens: Live and the brainchild of The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. He is a self-described hippie excitedly shares his how love for the Grateful Dead, as well as some of the greatest divas of all time, in...

Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell is one of the most promising players in the current lineup. We visited the Lakers' practice facility to find out his favorite songs. 

Actor Bruce Campbell, known for his starring role in the Evil Dead, picks a couple jukebox jams, a Tom Jones song he uses for motivation and a country favorite.

 Bill Hader was a standout during his eight seasons on Saturday Night Live and starred in Amy Schumer’s breakout comedy Trainwreck. We catch up with him for a live taping of the Guest DJ Project at the LA Podcast Fest.

Actress and model Maggie Q talks about growing up in Hawaii and shares some 80's favorites, from hair metal to hip hop. 

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger hosts the comedy game show Separation Anxiety on TBS and has a new stand up special premiering on Netflix this month. 

Eric Andre hosts the wildly original late night talk show The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim. He is a fearless performer and his favorite musicians also hold nothing back, from experimental hip hop group Death Grips to Canadian electronic musician...

Award-winning actor and director John Krasinski is beloved for his role as Jim Halpert on The Office. From the “unbelievable talent” of Nick Drake and The Strokes, to a timeless classic by Bobby Darin, he talks about “musical awakenings”...

Actor, author, and raconteur Penn Jillette, better known as half of the Emmy award-winning magic duo Penn and Teller, reveals all in his Guest DJ set. He talks about how a Frank Zappa concert inspired his career in entertainment, how "word poems"...

Mark Mothersbaugh is best known as the singer for new wave legends Devo, and has expanded his creative output through film scoring, visual arts and even designing his own line of eyewear. In his Guest DJ set, he talks about discovering The Beatles,...

From his role on Star Trek: The Next Generation to hosting the popular gaming web series Tabletop, it's safe to say that Wil Wheaton is a geek icon.

London-based chef Nigella Lawson is often referred to the domestic goddess and her Guest DJ set revolves around the kitchen – and the dancefloor.

Off screen, beloved actor Jeff Goldblum is as offbeat, quirky and charming as some of the characters he plays. In his Guest DJ set, he talks about discovering his love for acting, how his dad turned him on to jazz and the Miles Davis song he uses to...

Comedian W. Kamau Bell calls Jimi Hendrix the “patron saint of black weirdos,” talks about how John Coltrane inspired his particular brand of comedy, and credits Rollins Band with pumping him up to do standup. Bell currently hosts the United...

Paul Scheer relates to Weezer’s lovelorn lyrics, channels his inner pop diva, and shows his softer side with a dedication to his wife.