Guy Raz

Guy Raz

@guy_raz · 52K subscribers · 587 videos · English

Founders tell the story of how their companies started.

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3:59

Failure is Just Luck In Disguise

1.1K views · 8mo ago · 3:59

Those of you who listen to my podcasts or know me from a newspaper profile or an interview just see a highlight reel. At so many moments in my career, I’ve stumbled, faltered, and felt like I couldn’t recover. And I anticipate these things will happen again.

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0:48

The Way Up with Guy Raz & Square | Episode 1: The Sports Bra

565 views · 1y ago · 0:48

At The Sports Bra, Jenny Nguyen didn’t just open a bar—she built a space where women’s sports are on every screen, all the time. In The Way Up with Guy Raz, she shares how trying to watch a women’s basketball game at a bar with friends turned into The Sports Bra, a franchise-in-the-making

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39:56

Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises

2.8K views · 1y ago · 39:56

Guest: Sylvan Esso

Ten 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 some of the world's biggest stages and even created their own record label in their adopted hometown of Durham, NC.

Topics: Growing up surrounded by music · Mountain Man and early success · How Nick moved to electronic music · The remix that sparked it all · Building a life and career in Durham · The breakthrough debut album

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1:00:53

Ron Howard: Reinventing Himself After Child Fame and New Sydney Sweeney Film 'Eden'

12K views · 1y ago · 1:00:53

Guest: Ron Howard

Ron Howard, the acclaimed director of films like "A Beautiful Mind" and "Apollo 13," reflects on his inspiring journey from child actor to Hollywood heavyweight. Listen to this episode on the go Mentioned in this episode Ron playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show

Topics: Guidance from his dad · Initially working as a director - struggles · Facing skepticism · Turning point of his life – Night Shift · Process of choosing a story · Frustration and anger

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58:40

Tyler Perry on Forgiving His Father, Building an Empire, and The #1 Secret to His Success

32K views · 1y ago · 58:40

Tyler Perry is one of his generation's most prolific and successful creatives. Growing up in New Orleans with little money, no connections, and few role models, Tyler forged his own path—building a billion-dollar media empire and bypassing Hollywood gatekeepers entirely.

Topics: Childhood in New Orleans and big dreams · First steps in playwriting · Breakthrough moment in 1998 · Rise to fame and success · Writing and creative process · The making of Madea

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