KCRW's Guest DJ Project

Jason Sudeikis

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:01:00 EDT

Actor and Saturday Night Live cast member Jason Sudeikis talks about the songs that shaped him through his suburban Kansas upbringing.

Sage Vaughn

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:15:53 EDT

LA-based artist Sage Vaughn is best known for his wildlife series and many of his paintings are titled after song lyrics.

Five Year Anniversary Episode

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:01:00 EDT

Tears have been shed, dedications have been made but most of all we?ve heard many moving stories about success, failure, love, loss, regret and joy.

Gary Baseman

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:54:10 EDT

Artist, illustrator, animator, and toy designer Gary Baseman believes strongly that art isn?t precious, it?s magical.

Jonathan Lethem

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:01:00 EDT

Critically-acclaimed author and former MacArthur fellow Jonathan Lethem looks for a certain dynamism in his music.

Michael Maltzan

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:34:21 EDT

Architect Michael Maltzan has designed prestigious museums, luxurious private residences and social housing in Downtown LA.

Leslie Ann Jones

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:15:19 EDT

Leslie Ann Jones is a multiple Grammy-award winning recording engineer and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound.

Demian Bichir

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Demian Bichiris part of a family that is acting royalty in Mexico and he dedicates much of his Guest DJ set to his artistic upbringing and his loved ones. His tastes range from Radiohead to the traditional sounds of Pedro Infante. Demian has impressed U.S. audiences with his role in Che and his Oscar-nominated performance in "A Better Life". He stars in the upcoming Robert Rodriguez film ?Machete Kills? and the comedy ?The Heat?.

Elliott Gould

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:27:23 EDT

Actor Elliott Gould shares a set of songs from artists who represent his philosophies about life, from the idealism of Pete Seeger?s folk songs to the political poetry of John Lennon. He also talks about the nature of great art, both music and acting. His latest film, ?Dorfman in Love? premieres March 22.

Jackie Collins

webmaster@kcrw.org (KCRW.com) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:29:30 EDT

Jackie Collins has written 29 novels, all of which have appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list. Not surprisingly, her tastes are geared towards soulful singers with a sensual edge, from Al Green and Marvin Gaye to Sade. She also shares a couple songs that define important personal moments in her life. Her books have sold over 500 million copies and her latest is called ?The Power Trip?.

More info: http://jackiecollins.com/