The Great Creators with Guy Raz

Many good nuggets of wisdom from people in the biz, sharing their life stories. In general recommended. Obviously relatable if you’re trying to start a similar career, and maybe applicable if you’re training to become a specialist. Personally I relate more with Raz’s other shows on founders and business leaders.

This show is one of my favorites but it skews heavily white with the talent and the people profiled. Yes there are a few examples of people of color on the episode but why do we have to scroll back so far to find those episodes? Would love to see more diverse voices featured on this otherwise amazing podcast.

I guess I did a review on this show already but after listening to the show on Jewel, I have to add again. If you aspire to do anything in life, this show will be a great tool for inspiration, ideas, and support. Guy and his guests have a way of making you feel like your not alone. Anyone of his shows will inspire. Have a listen you won’t be disappointed. Honestly, I never knew Stephen Colbert… at all. What an incredible story he is. Thank you both for living fearless lives and sharing how you have overcome obstacles by accepting who you are, then stepping into the void. I look forward to discovering what Stephen does and who Guy interviews next. Thank you for what you do!

On one hand, I love the diverse and prolific range of guests that Guy attracts. On the other, his interviewing style has some quirks that bother me and lessen the quality of the interview. I can sum it up with one word: "Yeah." As the guest speaks, especially if it's something awkward or profound, Guy Raz says "yeah" at regular intervals. This is a normal vocal tic in a telephone call to let the other party know that you're there and listening. But in a podcast it serves to persistently interrupt the guest with... nothing. It adds nothing, makes it impossible to archive clips of audio, and can even feel inappropriate during confessional or challenging moments. "I struggled with drugs--" "Yeah." --and nearly divorced my wife--" "Yeah." "--but I made it through my dark times." "Yeah." He asks great questions and does great research, but yeah.