Bill Hader to Chat Comedic Inspiration of Frank Zappa for KCRW's Guest DJ Project

Actor/comedian Bill Hader is featured in the first-ever live taping of KCRW's Guest DJ Project, recorded as part of LA Podcast Fest. Hader talks to KCRW DJ Anne Litt about his father's influence on improving his musical taste, the comedic inspiration of Frank Zappa, getting over stage fright with the help of XTC, the humor in De La Soul's particular brand of hip hop, and more.

During the taping, Hader's comedic prowess is in full force throughout, opening the session with, "This is great. You guys are going to have to sit and watch me listen to a song. At eleven o'clock at night. In a weird ass hotel."

Hader was a standout during his eight seasons on Saturday Night Live and recently starred in Amy Schumer's breakout comedy Trainwreck. The second season of his parody series Documentary Now! is airing now on IFC.

Guest DJ Project Tracklist:
1. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - "Who Needs the Peace Corp?"
2. XTC - "Making Plans for Nigel"
3. John Prine - "Hello in There"
4. NoMeansNo - "It's Catching Up"
5. De La Soul - "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)"

Listen to a special Producer's Cut - Extended Version which reveals Hader's "guilty pleasure" 6th song: www.kcrw.com/music/shows/guest-dj-project/bill-hader-full-version.

KCRW's Guest DJ Project is an online-only production that features an array of cultural luminaries sharing and discussing songs that have inspired and moved them. Recent guests on KCRW's Guest DJ Project include John Krasinski, Jeff Goldblum, Tilda Swinton, W Kamau Bell, Dr. Neil deGrass Tyson, Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Lee Curtis, and many more. All previous episodes can be found here. Upcoming guests include Bruce Campbell, Emeril Lagasse, Andy Cohen, John Waters and more!

KCRW creates and curates a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration and informed public affairs. We are driven by the spirit of LA and deliver in innovative ways -- on the radio, digitally and in person -- to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world. A community service of Santa Monica College, KCRW can be found on the air in LA, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Mojave, Palm Springs, and via five KCRW-developed smart phone apps and online at kcrw.com.