121 Episodes

  1. Paul Feig: How the "Freaks and Geeks” and “Bridesmaids” Director Tamed His Ego and Found Success

    Published: 6/20/2023

  2. Hrishikesh Hirway: The Creator of "Song Exploder" on Bringing a Musician's Ear to Storytelling, Collaborating with Yo-Yo Ma, and the Song Inspired by Sandra Day O'Connor

    Published: 6/13/2023

  3. Dan Smith: The Bastille Frontman’s Journey from “Terrified” Solo Act to Monster Hits like “Pompeii” and “Happier”

    Published: 6/6/2023

  4. Alan Alda: The 87-Year-Old Legend on M*A*S*H, The West Wing, and Building Chemistry Using Humor and Brutal Honesty

    Published: 5/30/2023

  5. Seth Meyers: Lessons in Comedy from 20 Years Inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza

    Published: 5/23/2023

  6. Ellie Goulding: How She Went From Writing Acoustic Songs in Her Bedroom to Making Massive Synth-pop Hits like “Burn” and “Lights”

    Published: 5/16/2023

  7. Ben Gibbard: The Death Cab for Cutie Singer on Making "Transatlanticism" and Defusing Bandmate Tension

    Published: 5/9/2023

  8. Diplo: His Creative Journey from Making Sandwiches at Subway to Making Hits with Bieber and Beyonce

    Published: 5/2/2023

  9. Rainn Wilson: “The Office” Star on His Awkward Childhood, The Joy of Being Dwight Schrute, and His Mission to Make Us More Mindful

    Published: 4/25/2023

  10. Nathan Lane: Don't Call Him an Entertainer!

    Published: 4/18/2023

  11. Shania Twain: The Best-Selling Female Country Artist of All Time on Harnessing the Power of Optimism

    Published: 4/11/2023

  12. Jason Sudeikis: His Winding Path from the Basketball Court to SNL, and How Ted Lasso “Saved” Him

    Published: 4/4/2023

  13. Sigourney Weaver: Conquering Self-Doubt and How to Harness Your Instincts (2022)

    Published: 3/28/2023

  14. Justin Long: Taking Your Work -- Not Yourself -- Seriously

    Published: 3/21/2023

  15. Ike Barinholtz: How the Comedian Created His Own Luck When No One Was Calling

    Published: 3/14/2023

  16. Judith Light: Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone by Moving from Stage to TV and Back Again, and Dedicating Herself to Serving Her Audience

    Published: 3/7/2023

  17. Blair Underwood: Wisdom from Three Decades of Acting, Playing Good and Evil, and What He Learned from Sidney Poitier

    Published: 2/28/2023

  18. Kenan Thompson: How an Atlanta Kid “Manifested” a Mighty Ducks Role, Starred at Nickelodeon, and Became SNL’s Longest-Running Cast Member

    Published: 2/21/2023

  19. Audra McDonald: The Power of Taking On Work That Scares You (2022)

    Published: 2/14/2023

  20. Santigold: Harnessing the Power of Punk, Breaking Barriers, and Learning to Call Herself an Artist

    Published: 2/7/2023

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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.