Guest DJ Project Creators & Guests

Penn Jillette is a writer and producer known for Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, Penn & Teller Get Killed, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Bill Hader is an acclaimed actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" (2005-2013) and the critically acclaimed HBO series "Barry" (2018-2023). Hader's tenure on "SNL" showcased his exceptional talent for impressions and character work, earning him multiple Emmy Awards. In "Barry," Hader not only stars but also co-created and directs, displaying his versatility and depth in both comedy and drama. His performances in "Barry" have earned him multiple Emmy Awards, solidifying his reputation as one of the most talented and innovative figures in contemporary entertainment. Beyond television, Hader is also a writer, producer, and voice actor for "South Park" and has appeared in numerous films, including "Superbad," "Trainwreck," and "It: Chapter Two."

Evan Kleiman is a chef, author, radio host and restaurant owner. She has been the radio host of the KCRW show "Good Food" since 1997.Kleiman opened the Italian cuisine restaurant Angeli Caffe in 1984.Kleiman has published eight books on Italian food. She has taught college classes on food sustainability, and gives culinary tours in Italy.Kleiman received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of California Los Angeles.

Jeff VanderMeer is an author, editor, and literary critic.

Martin Starr is an actor and comedian, known for the television roles of Bill Haverchuck on the short-lived comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks, Roman DeBeers on the comedy series Party Down and Bertram Gilfoyle in the HBO series Silicon Valley.

Jad Abumrad is a Lebanese-American radio host, composer, and producer. He is founder and co-host of the syndicated public radio program Radiolab with Latif Nasser and Lulu Miller.

Willem Dafoe is an acclaimed actor known for his versatility and intense performances. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Dafoe's career spans over four decades, featuring roles in iconic films such as "Platoon" (1986), for which he received his first Academy Award nomination, "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988), and "Spider-Man" (2002). His work with renowned directors like Martin Scorsese, Lars von Trier, and Wes Anderson has showcased his range and commitment to challenging roles. Dafoe has received multiple Oscar nominations, including for his performances in "The Florida Project" (2017) and "At Eternity's Gate" (2018). He continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances in both mainstream and independent films.

W. Kamau Bell is a prominent comedian, writer, and television host. He is best known for his critically acclaimed CNN series "United Shades of America," which explores various cultural and social issues across the United States. Bell's work has earned multiple awards, including several Emmys, and he is recognized for his insightful and thought-provoking commentary on race and society.

Rachel Kushner is an American writer, novelist, and essayist. She is known for her novels Telex from Cuba, The Flamethrowers, and The Mars Room.

Robert Corddry is an actor and comedian.

Wil Wheaton is an actor, blogger, and writer.

Paul Scheer, born January 31, 1976, in New Hyde Park, New York, is a SAG Award-winning actor, writer, producer, pod-caster, and director. Scheer is a series regular on the Emmy nominated Showtime series Black Monday opposite Don Cheadle. He also is known for his role as Andre on the hit FX show The League, as well as his role of Mitch in Fresh off the Boat, and Stevie on Veep. Scheer won the Screen Actors Guild Award (2018) for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Veep. In 2019, he won the HollyWeb Festival award for best comedy in The Amazing Gayl Pile.

Gillian MacLaren Jacobs is an American actress. She is known for portraying Britta Perry on the NBC/Yahoo! sitcom Community.

Chris Jericho is a wrestler, musician, author, and actor. He rose to fame in wrestling with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and later achieved global stardom in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he became a six-time world champion and the first WWE Undisputed Champion. He was in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he became the promotion's inaugural World Champion. Beyond wrestling, he is the lead singer of the rock band Fozzy, known for hits like "Judas," and has appeared in various TV shows and films. Jericho is also a bestselling author with several autobiographies and hosts the popular podcast Talk Is Jericho.

Jeff Goldblum is an acclaimed American actor and musician. He gained international fame with roles in iconic films such as Jurassic Park (1993) and its sequels, Independence Day (1996), and The Fly (1986), showcasing his versatility in both science fiction and drama. Goldblum has also appeared in Wes Anderson films like The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and The French Dispatch (2021). In addition to acting, he is an accomplished jazz pianist, leading the band Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, with which he has released several albums.