Hey Dumpling

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Margaret Cho

2011-12-31T16:50:00.000-05:00

NERD ALERT: This episode made me very nostalgic for Survival Kit on WNYC.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5 (.5)

Wild card: Aspirations to be something else +.5 per song (1.5)

Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Margaret Cho

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Elon Musk

2011-12-31T16:40:00.001-05:00

You could power that rocket on all the sincerity. At least I assume so from reading the transcript, joke's on me if all that stuff he said about Santa Claus was delivered in a sardonic and contemptuous voice.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5

Wild card: America!!!!!! +.5 (1)

Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Elon Musk

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Tim Heidecker

2011-12-31T16:39:00.000-05:00

Last year one of my resolutions was to get this up by Thursday night every week. Obviously that didn't happen. Starting fresh in 2012!

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5 (.5)

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5

Wild card: Song with intentionally or unintentionally weird delivery +.5 (1)

Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Tim Heidecker

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mae Whitman

2011-12-14T06:54:00.000-05:00

Oh honey, you just play your ukulele and sing your heart out!

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (.5)

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5 (.5)

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5 (.5)

Wild card: References to guest's youth +.5 (1)

Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mae Whitman

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Bret McKenzie

2011-12-08T10:21:00.000-05:00

Are these produced out of sequence or did Dan Wilcox clean up drastically between the Mike White episode and this one?

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5, including high school play)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1, New Zealand basically being a small town of a nation)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5, high school play)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5

Wild card: Mentions of "Muppets" in reference to a single song +.5 (2)

Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo Project: Bret McKenzie

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike White

2011-12-08T10:06:00.000-05:00

Maybe it's fitting that someone with a name that is ordinary to the point of parody should be a little twisted.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1, blanket point for overall tone of darkness)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5 (.5, not counting the sister's book about rock music being the devil)

Gushing about KCRW +.5

Wild card: Reference to the devil +.5 per song (1.5)

Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike White

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michael Govan

2011-11-20T20:26:00.000-05:00

KCRWGDJPB will probably just as late next week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (1.5)

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Gushing about KCRW +.5 (.5)

Wild card: Cultural learnings +.5 (1.5)

Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michael Govan

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Justin Bua

2011-11-13T08:17:00.000-05:00

Dance fights! He really is gritty.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

*New item: Gushing about KCRW +.5

Wild card: Fight, real or dance +.5 (1)

Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Justin Bua

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Stana Katic

2011-11-04T17:17:00.000-04:00

Voyeur! Also, This American Life background music! Also, maybe this is a sign I need to get my TV hooked up!

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Wild card: Hanging out in Europe +.5 per song (1.5)

Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Stana Katic

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Brett Ratner

2011-10-28T18:44:00.000-04:00

Brett, all your new women aren't going to be as impressed by your song now.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (2)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5

Wild card: Mack on. +1 (2)

Total: 5.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Brett Ratner

Shatner does it again!

2011-10-20T17:46:00.000-04:00

There is a WHOLE ALBUM! Christmas gift alert!

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kyle Abraham

2011-10-19T19:23:00.000-04:00

Goes down like a nice dose of Robitussin? I like more of a Dayquil sound myself.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling +.5 (.5)

Wild card: "emotion"- in a SINGLE answer +.5 (1.5)

Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kyle Abraham

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Colin Hanks

2011-10-14T17:54:00.000-04:00

Low score for Colin Hanks, another feeler.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Learned about the band from an older sibling

Wild card: Physical reactions to song +.5 ("jaw-dropping", "goosebumps", "hitting me in a weirdly emotional place", "sideswiped").

Total:2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Colin Hanks

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Cat Cora

2011-10-05T18:49:00.000-04:00

They opened a bottle of champagne as they drove away from their wedding? Is that allowed?

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song (.5)

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5 (.5)

New item: Learned about the band from an older sibling

Wild card: Songs from parties +.5 (1.5)

Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Cat Cora

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike O'Malley

2011-09-28T12:05:00.000-04:00

As Mike O'Malley sees it, being an artist is no bed of roses. One could say it takes...GUTS?

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1 (1, generic)

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

*New item: Learned about the artist from an older sibling +.5 per song

Wild card: The creative life +.5 per song (1)

Score: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike O'Malley

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Stephanie Gilmore

2011-09-24T10:21:00.000-04:00

"Pro-surfer and Australian", I think that should be on her business card.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Wild card: Songs that directly or directly came to her through her sister +.5 (1)
Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Stephanie Gilmore

PS Seth Meyers

2011-09-24T10:10:00.002-04:00

It is a contest.

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Seth Meyers

2011-09-24T10:09:00.000-04:00

Ayeeee so tardy! And when Seth Meyers obviously did diligent research in preparation for his appearance.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (-1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (1, Amy Poehler)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Wild card: Writer's strike +1 (2)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Seth Meyers

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Sam Trammell

2011-09-08T21:32:00.000-04:00

You were ALIVE when there were only CDs? Also, how many more True Blood cast members do you think will come on?

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (+1, sitting home alone being sad)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Wild card: References to an educational institution +.5 (1)
Total: 2.5

KCRW DJ Project: Sam Trammell

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kristoffer Diaz

2011-09-05T20:14:00.000-04:00

Afraid to be cheesy, Kristoffer Diaz? You'll have to try harder than that to compete with some of the KCRWGDJB titans.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Wild card: Very energetic songs that refer to sitting alone in a room typing +.5 (1)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kristoffer Diaz

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Zach Galifianakis

2011-08-25T17:53:00.000-04:00

There's not a lot of drama in my life, I could find emotional resonance in a song about a new refrigerator.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Song is by one of the guest's friends +.5

Wild card: Slight non sequitur +.5 (1: headgear, belt)
Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Zach Galifianakis

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Angelo Sotira

2011-08-10T13:29:00.000-04:00

How many of these songs do you think Angelo Sotira paid for?

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1, counting age 18 or under)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1(1, "that emo-ness")

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (.5)

Driving song +.5 per song

*New: Song is by one of the guest's friends

Wild card: Songs from a period when he was stressed out about work +5 (1)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Angelo Sotira

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Miranda July

2011-08-10T13:15:00.000-04:00

Ahhhh so tardy. Miranda July was afraid of getting guff for her picks! She obviously felt no anxiety about a high KCRWGDJPB self promotion score.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (3)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (1, Carrie Brownstein)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Songs she liked before everyone else +.5 (1)
Total: 6.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Miranda July

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Blake Mycoskie

2011-08-02T13:28:00.000-04:00

Blake Mycoskie may put a metaphorical spring in your step, but his product's lack of arch support will keep you from having a literal one.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1, including karaoke)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Song that he made his employees listen to +.5 (1.5)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Blake Mycoskie

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Will Wright

2011-07-22T18:01:00.000-04:00

I didn't realize it until now but when I think about it, my dream life is also scored by Nancy Sinatra.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (+.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1 (1, divorce)

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: "Emotional" (.5) 1.5
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Will Wright

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Chris Hardwick

2011-07-15T21:24:00.000-04:00

Chris Hardwick evokes a poignancy about the late nineties that I would not have expected from someone who was not also 15 during that period.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (1, Grant Lee Buffalo)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Voices +.5 (1.5)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Chris Hardwick

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Cheryl Dunn

2011-07-07T16:14:00.000-04:00

All time high score on the bingometer. And it was spread out, usually people rack up most of their points on their dazzling circle of friends or self promotion.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (1, Ian Brown)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song (.5)

Wild card: New York shoutout .5 per song (1.5)
Total: 9

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Cheryl Dunn

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ron Artest

2011-07-03T10:40:00.000-04:00

When he talks about songs on the radio referring to women as "B's", I wonder if he's trying to make a hint about what he's been hearing on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1 (1, suicide)

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1 (1, sounds like a real doozy at age 12)

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Formative women +.25 (1)
Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ron Artest

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Huell Howser

2011-06-23T16:49:00.000-04:00

I bet this guy has seen a few things.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (4, almost every artist on the list)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Southern state +.5 (1.5)
Total: 6

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Huell Howser

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michelle Forbes

2011-06-19T17:44:00.000-04:00

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1, dog died)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: "truthful" +.5 (1.5)
Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michelle Forbes

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Eric Garcetti

2011-06-08T12:10:00.002-04:00

As a proud native of the New York Greater Metropolitan Area, I was required to roll my eyes frequently.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (2)

Driving song +.5 per song (.5)

Wild card: Song somehow illustrates LA's demographic profile +.5 (1.5)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Eric Garcetti

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Adam Richman

2011-06-02T13:48:00.000-04:00

Ah, the pathos of the extreme eater.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (2, pretty much everything to do with the Sam Cook and Jay-Z songs)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: References to being from Brooklyn (+.5 per song) 2
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Adam Richman

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ani Phyo

2011-05-28T08:03:00.000-04:00

Ani Phyo picked the same Counting Crows song as Jose Andres, is there some kind of celebrity cook meeting where they discuss these things?

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (1)

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: "Raw" referring to food +.5 (1); "Raw" referring to emotion +.5 (.5)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ani Phyo

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Dita von Teese

2011-05-18T21:39:00.000-04:00

If you listen to this episode, you'll want a smoke afterward.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (1, DJ AM)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (.5)

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Things she loves +.25 (2.5)/things she hates +.25 (.5)
Total: 5.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Dita von Teese

Why Baby Boomers are the Worst, Cont.

2011-05-13T17:58:00.000-04:00

YOU'RE GOING TO DIE ONE DAY. GET OVER IT.

NYTimes: Who Are You Calling Grandma?

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Donald Glover

2011-05-13T17:52:00.000-04:00

I have a major Community/Twitter-borne crush on Donald Glover. You could say I'm Twitterpated.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1 (2)

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

New Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Girls he mentioned who I instantly hated (not Tina Fey) +.5 (1.5)
Total: 6

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Donald Glover

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Richard Montoya

2011-05-06T12:26:00.000-04:00

Richard Montoya makes it clear that his professional travel, unlike mine, probably does not involve Ziplocs full of receipts and a laptop bag with gluten-free protein bars stuffed in every pocket.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (Zack de la Rocha)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (1, ambiguous)

*New Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Gushing about KCRW (.5) (1)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Richard Montoya

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mark Ruffalo

2011-04-27T19:58:00.000-04:00

Liza Richardson is making what could be called a shizz eating grin in her picture with Mark Ruffalo. Lord knows I would.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1 (1)

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Driving song +.5 per song

Wild card: Albums with an undernourished man on the cover .5 (1)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mark Ruffalo

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Busy Philipps

2011-04-27T19:51:00.001-04:00

Was it Phillips? Philips? Eventually the letters stopped making sense altogether.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song

*New Driving song +.5 per song (.5)

Wild card: Songs played at her wedding +.5 (1)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Busy Philipps

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mister Cartoon

2011-04-17T04:18:00.000-04:00

High score with LA shoutouts of all sorts from a local.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1 (1)
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

LA Shoutout +.5 per song (1.5)

Wild card: Car references, literal or metaphorical +.5 per song (1.5 and 1, respectively)
Total: 6

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mister Cartoon

KCRW Guest DJ Project: David Chang

2011-04-17T04:08:00.000-04:00

Knowing David Chang's attitudes on some other topics, his selections were a bit less mellow than I expected.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (Childhood dreams crushed, 1)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

* New item: LA Shoutout +.5 per song

Wild card: Song that shook him up +.5 (1.5)
Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: David Chang

No Guest DJ Bingo This Week

2011-04-07T12:02:00.002-04:00

The link is blocked in Unblogistan.

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Matthew Weiner

2011-04-01T09:14:00.000-04:00

Low score on the cliche-o-meter, which may say something about why his shows are actually interesting.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1

Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: Song recommended by someone else +.5 (1)
Total: 1.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Matthew Weiner

Update: Fordlandia

2011-03-24T22:32:00.001-04:00

I finally got around to reading the book about this. I think the 21st century will be hardpressed to produce a fabulously wealthy innovator who is as barking crazy as Henry Ford was. I'm no longer bitter about the lack of a consumer-priced jetpack- it's amazing we weren't back to wagons by 1940.

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kate and Laura Mulleavy

2011-03-24T21:49:00.000-04:00

They had to share? They must not have any deeply rooted bitterness about combined Christmas gifts. Did it seem like there were some slightly awkward edits? And who has too much time on their hands? Maybe and me.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: REALLY struggled to get past the soundtrack thing. Picks that are explained as much by the artist's personality as the actual song +.5 (1.5)
Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kate and Laura Mulleavy

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Marc Maron

2011-03-17T06:31:00.000-04:00

Maybe I'm overlooking some kind of subtle rock taxonomy but I was surprised not to see any Zeppelin, perhaps with a reference to driving around on a summer night.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1 (Was there really any? I don't know.)

Wild card: Songs that trigger some kind of physical response +.5 (1.5)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Marc Maron

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kunal Nayyar

2011-03-11T21:01:00.000-05:00

This guy is a FEELER! Maybe he doesn't want to be typecast as someone who's emotionally stunted.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5- although he didn't bring it up)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Heartbreak +1 (2)

Wild card: "Very emotional" +.25 (1)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kunal Nayyar

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Rashida Jones

2011-03-03T17:34:00.000-05:00

Rashida, I am loving the glasses you're wearing in your KCRWGDJP picture. Also did it sound like Garth Trinidad was using a particularly seductive voice?

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5- even though she mentioned two different projects for one song)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (2, Quincy Jones obv and Sonny Levine)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: Five dollar music words +.5 (1.5, "orchestration", "dynamism", "paper about the horn solo")
Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Rashida Jones

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kerry Simon

2011-02-25T16:50:00.000-05:00

Kerry Simon diligently lived up to his moniker.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 (2, Cheap Trick, INXS (each counted as a single entity))

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1)

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: "Rock and Roll Chef" +.25 (1)
Total: 5.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kerry Simon

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Colleen Atwood

2011-02-16T21:02:00.000-05:00

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: Songs heard in the car +.5 (1)
Total: 4.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Colleen Atwood

Tweet Tweet

2011-02-12T13:46:00.000-05:00

With the fate of Del.icio.us unclear, I'm going to start posting noteworthy links on Twitter. We'll see if it sticks.

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Tony Alva

2011-02-12T13:41:00.000-05:00

Lowish score for skateboarder Tony Alva. Maybe the pain of his high school breakup is still too acute to discuss with the KCRW audience.

One of the songs is by Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: References to being edgy (.5 per song) 2
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Tony Alva

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Annie Philbin

2011-01-27T12:52:00.000-05:00

It was clear after her first pick that Annie Philbin would not be honoring her employer the Hammer Museum by including a song from the puffy pants-wearing rap sensation.

One of the songs is by *NEW Led Zeppelin: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (1.5)

Heartbreak +1

Wild card: "Artist" +.25 (2.5)
Total: 5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Annie Philbin

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike Birbiglia

2011-01-20T13:47:00.000-05:00

Mike Birbiglia is getting around, I've heard several of these anecdotes several times.

One of the songs is by *NEW Led Zeppelin: +1 (1)
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (2)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1, bladder tumor)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Heartbreak +1 (1)

Wild card: He's already up to six!
Total: 6

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Mike Birbiglia

Feel it

2011-01-13T11:24:00.000-05:00

My love of NPR grows deeper every day, especially when it brings to my attention such gems as this.

James Van Der Memes: In Da Club (alt: Hide Yo Kids)

via Monkey See

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kirsten Dunst

2011-01-12T17:39:00.000-05:00

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1, heartbreak)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: Raul Campos ties it all together +.5 (1)

Total:4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kirsten Dunst

Nerd Burn!

2011-01-10T17:49:00.000-05:00

"So, with that in mind, I actually had a feeling I might like Country Strong, or at least not mind it. In the philosophical concept of Brian Greene’s multi-verse, there’s certainly a world somewhere in the cosmos where I watch Country Strong and admit that it was not that bad. You just have to travel for eternity into infinity, because it sure as hell is not this world."

The Videogum Movie Club: Country Strong

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ed Ruscha

2011-01-06T20:08:00.000-05:00

A short segment with artist Ed Ruscha. His brevity facilitated one of my many New Year's resolutions, to get these finished by Thursday every week.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1 (1)

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: Picks released before 1965 +.5 (1.5)
Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Ed Ruscha

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Lena Dunham

2011-01-02T09:38:00.000-05:00

So tardy! The Dumpling holidays featured a heavier dose of chaos than usual, an excuse that is no less true for being a cliche.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: "I feel like..." +.5 (2.5)
Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Lena Dunham

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Petros Papadakis

2010-12-18T06:05:00.000-05:00

Petros Papadakis brought a focus to this exercise that conforms with my image of a man who follows sports for a living but is "not very recreational". An unusually non-autobiographical segment.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: "I like" +.5 (3)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Petros Papadakis

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Candace Nelson

2010-12-08T21:13:00.000-05:00

Very upbeat picks, although no more so than one would expect from someone who makes cupcakes for a living.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: "Cupcakes" +.25 (2.25)
Total: 2.75

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Candace Nelson

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michael Sheen

2010-12-06T12:49:00.000-05:00

When I saw Michael Sheen, I worried that my Tousled British Actor defenses hadn't fully recovered. Luckily there's a big difference between Mr. Darcy and Caligula.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (1)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: Gushes about being on KCRW +.5 (1)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Michael Sheen

The Holiday Lush

2010-11-29T15:14:00.000-05:00

I've always thought this song was incredibly creepy. Finally, someone embraces it.

Sam Sifton is Great, Pt. 2

2010-11-28T09:01:00.000-05:00

"White people! Don’t you love them?"

NYTimes: My Wife's Mad at Me, and Other Issues

See Part One

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kwaku Alston

2010-11-27T16:53:00.001-05:00

Not to hate, but I was a little disappointed when, halfway through the interview, I realized they were talking about Venice Beach.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Reference to live performance +.5 per song

Wild card: Cities mentioned +.5 (2)
Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kwaku Alston

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Colin Firth

2010-11-17T18:09:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I get the feeling that a guest is going out of his way to make the audience twitterpated. At least Firth didn't talk about how much he loves diving into ponds fully clothed.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Reference to live performance +.5 per song (.5)

Wild card: Song relates to CF or character played thereby being in love with a man +.5 (1)
Total: 2.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Colin Firth

YES.

2010-11-15T15:33:00.000-05:00

New Girl Talk album. Whatever, it's magical. So far.

Guest DJ Project: Kristen Bell

2010-11-14T13:35:00.000-05:00

Some guy in Detroit really did a number on Kristen Bell. I can't judge her for the songs that have resonance because of that relationship as my own high school romance unfortunately coincided with the brief heyday of rap rock.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1, high school heartbreak)

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: References to her "high school sweetheart) (.5) 2.5
Total: 5.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Kristen Bell

Own it.

2010-11-08T13:08:00.000-05:00

After the last Shatner cover post I thought "That's it, I can't be posting every William Shatner cover." Who was I kidding?

Cover Me: William Shatner's F*** You is the Best F*** You"

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Daniel Peacock

2010-11-03T18:11:00.000-04:00

Ahhhhh late again! I wouldn't mind seeing a painting inspired by Serge Gainsbourg and "sexy little man mode".

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Wild card: "Oop" +.5 (1)
Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Daniel Peacock

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Tamra Davis

2010-11-03T18:01:00.000-04:00

A series of peppy picks and famous friends.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +4 (2: Mike D, Kim Gordon, the Runaways, Stacy Peralta)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Reference to live performance (.5) 1.5
Total: 6

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Tamra Davis

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Paul Reubens

2010-10-20T20:59:00.000-04:00

Paul Reubens had 4 songs by artists who have been chosen by other guests in the year or so since I started keeping track, a KCRWGDJB record. I think most people my age would find it very alarming to think of Paul Reubens listening to some of these songs when they first came out- to me he'll always be ageless, if not exactly innocent.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban/Southern/Midwestern youth: +1

Guest mentions living in LA +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Songs that make him happy +.5 (2)
Total: 4.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Paul Reubens

Self awareness, thy name is public radio

2010-10-16T19:45:00.000-04:00

I heard one of these today on WUNC. Further proof that Alec Baldwin has a job waiting for him in the catastrophic event that 30 Rock ends.

KPLU: Alec Baldwin Public Radio Pledge Drive Promos

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Rick Bayless

2010-10-13T13:22:00.001-04:00

A two-post week, including two low scores.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Songs that relate to his globe trotting lifestyle +.5 (1)
Total: 1.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Rick Bayless

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Alexandra Grant

2010-10-13T13:14:00.000-04:00

Alexandra Grant narrowly avoided some self-promotion points and made out with a low score.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Songs which provoke references to Los Angeles +.5 (1.5)
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Alexandra Grant

Verklempt

2010-10-13T11:34:00.002-04:00

First news item I've seen in weeks that made me teary with an emotion other than rage.

The Big Picture: Rescued from a Chilean Mine

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Ondi Timoner

2010-10-04T15:43:00.001-04:00

Acid at summer school, pretending to be a reporter for SPIN while working as a page? Intriguing mix of rebellion and nerddom.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (2)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1 Hung out with Bob Dylan (1)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Pivotal phone call +.5 (1.5)
Total: 5.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ondi Timoner

Existential Crisis, Well Done

2010-09-22T13:39:00.000-04:00

“Forty is old, man, it’s getting up there, it’s like half a lifetime. It’s not for eating ribs with a bunch of kids in white baseball caps who drive Jettas and listen to Phish.”

NYTimes: Hey, Mr. Critic!

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Ed Helms

2010-09-22T13:37:00.000-04:00

Another Office alum! So far everyone from that show was been very peppy.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5, although he did not initiate)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card:Superlatives applied to Dolly Parton +.5 (1.5)
Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ed Helms

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Felicia Day

2010-09-22T13:26:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the delay! The return from unbloggableland was a little chaotic. Felicia Day wanted a song they didn't have! How embarrassing.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Games or gaming systems named +.5 (1.5)
Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Felicia Day

Of Greek Bondage

2010-09-09T09:25:00.001-04:00

Update: Link corrected!

I had a bad experience in Greece- there was vomiting, a stray dog that followed me into the hotel lobby and peed on the floor, and porn on an alarmingly high percentage of the channels during the day. I've been assured that my trip was atypical. That said, Greece isn't sounding so great these days.

Vanity Fair: Beware of Greeks Bearing Bonds

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Tim Westergren

2010-09-09T09:13:00.000-04:00

One of the least autobiographically-inclined guests I've heard. Tim Westergren, what are you hiding?

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Variations on "harmony" +.5 (2)
Total: 3.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Tim Westergren

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Rob Machado

2010-09-01T23:20:00.000-04:00

Another transcript-only GDJB. This time I think I missed something by not hearing what I imagine was a textbook surfer voice.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

New item: Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: "like" as a verb +.5 (2)
Total: 4

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Stacey Bendet

2010-08-26T11:41:00.000-04:00

The internet in my unbloggable location is really bad so I could only read the transcript. Too bad because she picked a lot of bands I enjoy.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

New item: Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1

Wild card: Uses of the word "sexy" .5 (2)
Total: 4.5

Questions for Ira

2010-08-24T23:36:00.000-04:00

"Oh, for God's sake. I could give a fuck."

NYMag: Ira Glass Likes Excess and Giant M&Ms

Taking one (several) for the team

2010-08-19T17:05:00.000-04:00

Roald Dahl, known to children around the world for whimsical and slightly gross yarns, was assigned by the British government to drum up sympathy for England during WWII by seducing wealthy American women. Maybe this book was the most autobiographical of all his fiction.

Roald Dahl: The Spy Who Loved Me

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Bruce Eric Kaplan

2010-08-19T15:49:00.000-04:00

After a week off, the Guest DJ Project is back with another Baby Boomer nostalgia-thon.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

New item: Some variation on "Music has a huge influence on my work" +1 (1)

Wild card: Songs that helped him through some kind of existential crisis (.5) 1.5
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Bruce Eric Kaplan

Concord Free Press

2010-08-09T13:48:00.000-04:00

The mailman just brought IOU: New Writing on Money, my book from Concord Free Press. I heard about this organization on Morning Edition- they send you a free book, you agree to make a donation to a local organization and pass on the book when you're finished. SEEDS was my cause but I haven't figured who to send the book to when I'm done. Should it be you?

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Tarina Tarintino

2010-08-06T10:30:00.000-04:00

There is so much pop culture imagery in Tarina Tarintino's designs but obscure picks for her Guest DJ set.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Wild card: Colors mentioned (.5) 2.5
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Anthony Bourdain

2010-07-28T18:17:00.000-04:00

The theme is anger and disaffection. Tasty!

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5- I count the baldfaced plug)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Wild card: "Angry" (.5) 1.5
Total: 3

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Anthony Bourdain

Apologies

2010-07-23T23:34:00.003-04:00

By unilateral demand...

Yea maiden

'tis the occasion of the anniversary of thy birth.

We shall make merriment as if 'twere the occasion of the anniversary of thy birth.

We shall imbibe the spirits of the Carib as if 'twere the occasion of the anniversary of thy birth.

I'd love to see yours!

"Verily" is tragically underrated as an adverb

2010-07-23T13:38:00.000-04:00

I'm trying to avoid joining, liking, tagging, or otherwise providing any more information to Facebook, but I almost caved for this.

Lamebook: FANtastic Friday

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Shiva Rea

2010-07-22T13:48:00.000-04:00

Her first pick sounded like it was heralding another Baby Boomer We Love Us-themed episode, but Shiva Rea is surprisingly flexible. Ha.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Wild card: Songs that reference body movements (.5) 1.5
Total: 2

Werebears

2010-07-20T17:41:00.000-04:00

I wish more books had commercials.

Thanks Freakonomics.

Bounce that

2010-07-20T16:55:00.000-04:00

Song of the day: "As We Enter" by Nas and Damian Marley. The music section is becoming the only reason I can tolerate listening to the Monocle Weekly.

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Ed Brubaker

2010-07-18T18:26:00.000-04:00

I take it from his musical choices that Ed Brubaker's work is not of the gently humorous "Far Side" variety.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song (2)
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1 (1) I'm giving a blanket Debbie Downer point to the whole thing.

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Wild card: Breakups (either his or someone else's) (.5) (1)
Total: 4.5

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Ed Brubaker

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Cillian Murphy

2010-07-12T10:22:00.000-04:00

Cillian Murphy, despite the impression he gives in Batman Begins, isn't just a wannabe hippie.

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1 (1)

Wild card: Songs that he listens to before performing (+.5) 1
Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Cillian Murphy

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Lisa Cholodenko

2010-06-30T17:43:00.001-04:00

Three of Lisa Cholodenko's picks are by artists that have appeared in other GDJPs in the nine-ish months I've been keeping track- a Guest DJ Bingo high score.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song (1.5)
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1 (1)

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy (+1)

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1

Wild card: Uses of the word "narrative" (.25) .75
Total: 3.25

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Lisa Cholodenko

The once and future Captain

2010-06-24T16:41:00.000-04:00

Rounding out a musical Thursday, it's William Shatner singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart". Listen now, this site takes down songs after a few weeks.

Cover Freak: Randomonium

KCRW Guest DJ Bingo: Jim Heimann

2010-06-24T16:12:00.000-04:00

It's the whole deal, man- that seems to be the theme.

One of the songs is by Wilco: +1
Guest complains that 5 songs too few:+ 1 (1)
Guest says the song makes/made them cry: +1 per song ()
Includes a reference to one of their projects (a specific one): +.5 per song
Guest describes their taste as very eclectic: +1
Guest references their small town/suburban youth: +1

Guest says they can listen to a song over and over +1

Describes a song as "cinematic" +1

Debbie Downer moment +1

Celebrity Buddy +1

3/5 songs entered their lives during high school or earlier +1
Wild card: References to being a Baby Boomer +.5 (1)
Total: 2

KCRW Guest DJ Project: Jim Heimann