The Great Creators with Guy Raz
by Guy Raz | Wondery
Latest episode
Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham…
Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham…
About this podcast
Become a more inventive, imaginative you. Every week, Guy Raz (creator of How I Built This) leads a deep dive conversation with someone at the top of their game. From conquering stage fright to learning to be more present and focused, you'll learn how each guest mastered their craft and ultimately became more successful in life. The result? An arsenal of tools and techniques you can apply to your own life and work, allowing you to harness your talent and become a better version of yourself.
Listen to The Great Creators on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-great-creators-with-guy-raz/ now.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 121 episodes
- Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises · 40 min · Episode 120Ten years ago, Nick Sanborn & Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) exploded onto the indie music scene with their unique electro-pop sound and mysterious aura.Since then, they’ve played…
- Ron Howard: Reinventing Himself After Child Fame, Henry Fonda’s Advice, and His New Sydney Sweeney Film 'Eden' · 1 h 1 min · Episode 119Ron Howard, the Oscar-winning director behind films like 'Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind,' sits down with Guy to discuss his remarkable journey from child actor to Hollywood…
- Tyler Perry's TV and Film Empire Grew Out of a Single Act of Forgiveness · 58 min · Episode 118Actor, filmmaker, and playwright Tyler Perry is one of the most prolific and prosperous entertainers of his generation. Despite growing up in New Orleans with little money, no…
- Kelly Clarkson: The Pop Music Megastar on American Idol, Her Album “Chemistry,” and Her Emmy Award-Winning TV Talk Show (2023) · 57 min · Episode 117Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, released her chart-topping single “A Moment Like This” the same year, and almost instantly became a music megastar…
- Josh Brolin: His Wild Childhood, ‘The Goonies’, and Trading Stocks to Survive Before ‘No Country for Old Men’ · 1 h 11 min · Episode 116Josh Brolin (Dune, Avengers, Sicario) knows what it’s like to fall, rise, and live to tell the story.From his chaotic childhood on a horse ranch in California to teen stardom in…
- Tom Hanks Opens Up About His Career, Family, Self-Doubt, and the “Magic” That Shaped His Life (2023) · 1 h 10 min · Episode 115With a career spanning decades, Tom Hanks has embodied more unforgettable characters than most actors have roles.This episode brings back Tom’s inspiring conversation with Guy…
- JR: The Artist Whose Mind-Bending Portraits Cover the West Bank, Louvre, and a Supermax Prison · 1 h 24 min · Episode 114JR is an internationally acclaimed street artist, photographer and filmmaker known for his massive photo-pasting murals that transform cityscapes into powerful messages of…
- Norman Reedus’ Wild Journey from Tennis Prodigy to Beloved Star of ‘The Walking Dead’ · 60 min · Episode 113Norman Reedus is an actor, fashion model, and photographer best known for portraying Daryl Dixon on the wildly popular TV show The Walking Dead. He sits down with Guy Raz to talk…
- How Anna Kendrick Went From ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Directing a Dark True-Crime Thriller, ‘Woman of the Hour’ · 1 h 12 min · Episode 112Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Up in the Air) is an Oscar-nominated actress, singer, and now, director.Anna joins Guy Raz to share her journey from Portland, Maine community…
- Lin-Manuel Miranda on "The Idea That Wouldn't Leave Him Alone" (with 'Warriors' Co-Writer Eisa Davis) · 50 min · Episode 111Lin-Manuel Miranda (‘Hamilton’, ‘In The Heights’) and Eisa Davis (‘Angela’s Mixtape’, ‘Bullrusher’) are writers, performers, and collaborators who are revolutionizing hip-hop…
- Julie Bowen: ‘Modern Family’ Success Came After I Gave Up on My Shakespeare Dreams · 1 h 2 min · Episode 110Julie Bowen is a celebrated actress and two-time Emmy winner who brought the iconic character of Claire Dunphy to life for 11 seasons.In this episode, Julie chats with Guy Raz…
- How Kenny G Became the Best-Selling Instrumentalist of All Time · 1 h 21 min · Episode 109Kenny G is a Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and the top-selling instrumental artist of all time, with over 75 million record sales, and 1.5 billion streams.Kenny joins Guy to…
- 10 Grammys and 2 Oscars: FINNEAS on Working with His Sister, Billie Eilish, Trusting His Taste, and His New Solo Album · 1 h 17 min · Episode 108Finneas is a Grammy and Oscar-winning producer, songwriter, and artist. He is best known for his close collaborations with his younger sister, Billie Eilish, and for being the…
- Diplo: From Working at Subway and the Zoo to Global Music Superstar (2023) · 52 min · Episode 107Diplo is one of the most successful and influential DJ/producers working today. He shares his journey from working odd jobs while grinding away on music to selling out festivals…
- A Rare Interview with Ray LaMontagne, Carpenter-turned-Musician Who Resists Fame and Lives on His Own Terms · 1 h 14 min · Episode 106Ray LaMontagne is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his raspy vocals and soulful, introspective lyrics. He also has an incredible life story that you rarely hear…
- Miranda Lambert: How Honky Tonks, a Pep Talk from Mom, and "Losing" Forged a Country Music Superstar · 59 min · Episode 105Three-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert is a proud Texan who got her start performing during set changes at local bars starting at age 17. It was a “Honky Tonk U” education that…
- Esperanza Spalding on the “Suffering” of Songwriting and Her Dream Collaboration with Milton Nascimento · 1 h 12 min · Episode 104From a lightning bolt moment watching cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood as a child to becoming a 5-time Grammy winner, Esperana Spalding’s journey has been driven…
- Actor Giovanni Ribisi on Child Stardom, Favorite Roles, Marlon Brando, and “Strange Darling” · 1 h 0 min · Episode 103Giovanni Ribisi, the versatile actor known for his roles in “Saving Private Ryan,” “Avatar,” and “Friends,” reflects on his life growing up in the heart of Hollywood and his…
- ‘Tiger King’ Creator on Joe Exotic and Watching a Murder-for-Hire Plot Unfold Before His Eyes · 55 min · Episode 102Eric Goode is a filmmaker, conservationist, and a former nightclub owner. His Netflix docuseries Tiger King, about zookeeper and convicted felon Joe Exotic, became a massive…
- Mark Foster (Foster the People): I Delivered Pizza and Worked Graveyard Shifts for Years Before ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ Blew Up · 1 h 14 min · Episode 101Mark Foster is the frontman for Foster the People, which rocketed to fame in 2011 on the strength of their very first single, ‘Pumped Up Kicks’. Mark talks about growing up as a…
