Alex Gaskarth is the frontman of pop punk band All Time Low. He formed the band with his friends when he was just a freshman in high school, and by the time he was a senior, the band already had a record deal. In time, All Time Low joined bands like Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance to define the emo-pop sound of the 2000s. In this episode, Alex talks with Guy about All Time Low's sleeper hit, “Dear Maria, Count Me In”, the band's secret to staying together after 20 years, and how a grueling ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Johnny Marr of The Smiths went from working in a clothes shop to founding one of the most influential bands of the past 40 years... as a teenager! Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Johnny sits down with Guy to discuss his fruitful but short partnership with Morrissey, how he wound up joining Modest Mouse and making a #1 album, where he finds inspiration, and why he's done some of his best creative work when his back was against the wall. Johnny's new is book is called Ma...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Melissa Etheridge is one of the most prolific singer/songwriters of the past three decades. She sits down with Guy to talk about her incredible career and life – opening up about her decision to come out as gay at the height of her fame, the reason she calls her 2004 cancer diagnosis "the best thing that's happened to me," and how, in her early 60's, she's still getting better at her craft every day. Melissa's new memoir, Talking to My Angels , is out now. And her autobiographical show Melissa E...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Bobby Berk is an interior designer, author, and co-host of the hit Netflix original Queer Eye. In this episode, Bobby tells Guy about the challenges of growing up gay in a small, conservative town, how he left home at a young age and bounced around the country before ending up in New York City, and how he went from retail management to owning his own design firm. Bobby and Guy also discuss his unique approach to interior design and why he thinks your home is like…your phone charger. Bobby's new ...
Oct 03, 2023•56 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Lainey Wilson burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with her album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ . That year, she won Female Vocalist of the Year and Best New Artist at the CMA’s. But for seven years before that, she struggled to make it in the high-pressure Nashville music scene. And before that , she was a kid from a tiny town in rural Louisiana with a dream of being a country star. She joins Guy to talk about how she handled the hard times, what she’s learned about the art of collaboration du...
Sep 26, 2023•50 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast At the beginning of 2012, Carly Rae Jepsen was working as a waitress in Vancouver, BC, dropping off demo tapes and playing coffeeshops in her free time. By the end of that year, she was a global superstar thanks to her hit song "Call Me Maybe". Since then, Carly has become a pop fixture with four chart-topping albums. She joins Guy to talk about how she handled the pressure of her sudden rise to fame and built a career, her secret to good collaboration, and the inspiration behind her latest albu...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Ronson ’s work has found its way into tons of the biggest pop hits in the world over the past two decades. And in that time he became a new kind of artist: a producer whose style is so distinct that his name became the marquee name. In this episode, Guy talks with Mark about his start DJing in New York, his instant connection with Amy Winehouse while producing "Back to Black", and working with Greta Gerwig to produce the music for "Barbie". Links from the show: Here Comes the Fuzz Everybody...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, released her chart-topping single “A Moment Like This” the same year, and instantly became a music megastar. Kelly talks to Guy about the hardships of her early life, and how they helped motivate her towards success, the personal story of heartbreak while making her latest album “Chemistry”, hosting her award-winning TV talk show, and how her busy production schedule keeps her creativity flowing. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Kelly's conversat...
Sep 05, 2023•58 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast The rapper Macklemore and his collaborator Ryan Lewis had their first two singles go straight to number one ( Thrift Shop and Can't Hold Us ). Even more amazing, they did it without being signed to a major label. Macklemore joined Guy in 2023 to discuss why they stayed independent, his battle with addiction, why he feels indebted to the originators of hip-hop, and how to make music that means something. Macklemore's new album BEN came out March 3rd and can be ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Garcia is an actor ( Ocean's 11, The Untouchables, The Godfather Part III ) who is best known for playing the suave leading man alongside other Hollywood greats like Sean Connery, Diane Keaton, and Al Pacino. He talked in 2022 to Guy about fleeing the Cuban Revolution, waiting tables for celebrities in Beverly Hills, and the best advice he got from Mario Puzo on how to prepare for The Godfather Part III . Links from the show: The "stroller scene" from The Untou...
Aug 22, 2023•56 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. Earlier this year he told Guy about the origins of the football/soccer coach character, why the show has connected so deeply with audiences, and Ted's impact on Jason's own self-image. He also reflects on his Midwest roots, why his basketball coaches always knew he'd be a performer, years spent in Amsterdam and Las Vegas honing his craft, and how he transitioned from comedy writer to featured player on S...
Aug 15, 2023•58 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Shania Twain is often referred to as the Queen of Country Pop. And rightfully so - she's sold over 100 million records, more than any female country artist in history. But before she was Shania Twain, she was Eileen Edwards from a small town in Ontario. In this episode, Shania talked with Guy earlier this year about how she got her start singing at local bars before ascending to country music stardom in Nashville. And how, after almost losing her singing ability to Lyme disease, Shani...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Hanks has had more iconic roles than most actors have had roles. From Big , to Forrest Gump , to Saving Private Ryan , to 2022’s Elvis , Tom has played countless characters spanning across different genres and different decades. In this wide-ranging interview from earlier this year, Tom discusses the trajectory of his career, the importance of bringing his own ideas to the films he’s acted in, and how he has managed to stave off self-consciousness while remainin...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Colbert has played many roles--an officious high school teacher in Strangers with Candy , and a bumbling blowhard on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Now, on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , he's facing his biggest challenge: being himself. Stephen talked in 2022 to Guy about working through that challenge, about the early and enduring influence Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello had on his work, and about how Stephen Colbert the man related ...
Jul 25, 2023•52 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Nick Kroll is an actor and comedian ( Kroll Show , Parks and Recreation ) and the creator of Big Mouth and Human Resources on Netflix. He talked with Guy in 2022 about developing outrageous characters, playing over-the-top villains, his quirky writing process, why everyone can benefit from improv classes, and his thoughts on comedy vs. “cancel culture.” Links from the show: Clip from Nick's appearance on The View in full Cavemen makeup&...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Zooey Deschanel is an actor ( New Girl , Elf, 500 Days of Summer ) musician ( She & Him ), crafter, and entrepreneur ( HelloGiggles, Lettuce Grow). In 2022 she told Guy how being diagnosed with ADHD as a child affected her life and career, how the "loneliness" of the actor's life led her to songwriting and her collaboration with M Ward, and how – right before landing her biggest role – she almost quit acting. Zooey also delivers some practical tips on how to turn fear into excite...
Jul 11, 2023•58 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Gavin DeGraw is the singer-songwriter behind hits such as "I Don't Want To Be" and "Not Over You." He talks to Guy about why he doesn't limit himself to one genre, the low point in his life that inspired the song "Chariot," and why he thinks music should be "invisible." Links from the show: Video for "I Don't Want to Be" Video for "Not Over You" Video for "Chariot" Video for "Hero in Our House" (Acoustic) Gavin talks to People Magazine about losing his mother to cancer See Privacy Policy at http...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Ice Cube is a rapper and actor ("Boyz 'n the Hood," "Friday") who helped shape the genre we know as "gangsta rap." He talks with Guy about the early days of NWA, why the first film he wrote and starred in is a comedy, and why the Beastie Boys were an early inspiration. Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league, BIG3 , opened its season this past weekeend. Links from the show: Video for NWA's "Straight Out of Compton" Video for "It Was a Good Day" Video for "You Know How We Do It" Ice Cube in "Boyz 'n the ...
Jun 27, 2023•54 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Feig is an actor and director ( Bridesmaids, Spy) and the creator of Freaks and Geeks, which is considered one of the best TV shows ever made, despite being cancelled after one season. He joins Guy to talk about why he stopped pursuing a career as an actor, what he learned from directing a prestige film that flopped, and how he strives to create an environment on set where everyone can be their most creative. Links from the show: Paul shows the kids how to dance in a scene from Heavyweights...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician and the creator of the podcast and TV show "Song Exploder." He joins Guy to talk about bringing a musician's sensibility to storytelling, and his return to making music again. Links from the show: Trent Reznor on Song Exploder talking about "Hurt" Dua Lipa on Song Exploder talking about "Love Again" Hrishi's TED Talk about "what you discover when you really listen." Video for "Between There and Here" (featuring Yo-Yo Ma) Video for "Home" (featuring Jay Som) Joshua...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Smith is the lead singer of the band Bastille. He sits down with Guy to discuss the meaning behind the band's breakout hit "Pompeii," why his best songwriting isn't about his own life, losing iPhones filled with lyrics that weren't backed up, and a critical review that damaged his confidence even as Bastille took the music world by storm. Links from the show: Pompeii music video (700M views) Laura Palmer music video (debut single) Overjoyed music video Edit by Regina Spektor Ignoring Message...
Jun 06, 2023•54 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Alan Alda played a starring role in two iconic ensemble TV shows, MASH and The West Wing, part of an award-winning career in television, film and theater that's spanned decades. He's also a writer and director. He talks with Guy about building chemistry in an ensemble cast, how he uses improvisational techniques in his acting and in real life, and how he is still taking on new roles at age 87, even as he copes with Parkinson's disease. Links from the sho...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Seth Meyers was a key player in creating some of the best seasons of Saturday Night Live. Now he's hosting Late Night in the very same building. In this episode of The Great Creators, you’ll hear how his two-person comedy show in Chicago randomly landed him in front of just the right person to get him an audition at SNL. He opens up about his anxiety having to compete with his extremely funny co-stars. And Seth explains some of the ways he has managed to lead Late Night to new heights. Lin...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Singer Ellie Goulding has had 35 different songs chart in the UK, the most of any female artist ever. In this episode, Ellie shares how she first broke out of her shell performing original songs to her college classmates. She talks about finding her own sound by using her unique voice in collaboration with some of the biggest producers in the world of EDM. And she explains why she calls her new album "Higher than Heaven" her least personal record yet. Links from the show: The music video for Und...
May 16, 2023•53 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Gibbard is the voice of the bands Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. He joins Guy to talk about forming Death Cab and recording their classic album Tranatlanticism , how the band learned to defuse internal tensions, and how he approaches songwriting in middle age. Links from the show: Ben's Tiny Desk Concert Ben breaks down his song "Black Sun" Death Cab for Cutie video for "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" Death Cab for Cutie video for "Soul Meets Body" The Postal Service video for...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Diplo is one of the most successful and influential DJ/producers working today. How did he get here? This episode traces his rise from nomadic childhood, to spinning records while working at a movie theater and zoo, to his big break that was years in the making, to performing in front of tens of thousands of fans and generating billions (yes, billions) of streams. You'll also learn exactly how he collaborates with artists like Sia and Madonna, why he approaches music like fashion, how he knows w...
May 02, 2023•52 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Rainn Wilson is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on "The Office," but in recent years he has become a mental health and spirituality advocate through his books and production company, SoulPancake. He joins Guy to talk about the deep anxiety he faced as a young actor, his ensuing search for inner peace, and why he believes performing can be a spiritual act. Links from the show: Rainn and Steve Carell give a tour of the set of "The Office" The documentary " Laughing Matters ," produced ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Nathan Lane has been called "the greatest stage entertainer" of the 2000s. But as you'll learn in this episode, that compliment rubbed him the wrong way... and motivated him to take on a wide range of complex, nuanced, "scary" roles on stage and screen. Nathan talks to Guy about performing singing telegrams as a young man, making it to Hollywood as part of a comedy duo, working with Mel Brooks on "The Producers," and the process he goes through to embody a character on stage. Links from the show...
Apr 18, 2023•56 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Shania Twain is often referred to as the Queen of Country Pop. And rightfully so - she's sold over 100 million records, more than any female country artist in history. But before she was Shania Twain, she was Eileen Edwards from a small town in Ontario. In this episode, Shania talks with Guy about how she got her start singing at local bars before ascending to country music stardom in Nashville. And how, after almost losing her singing ability to Lyme disease, Shania is now back with a new ...
Apr 11, 2023•59 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. He tells Guy about the origins of the football/soccer coach character, why the show has connected so deeply with audiences, and Ted's impact on Jason's own self-image. He also reflects on his Midwest roots, why his basketball coaches always knew he'd be a performer, years spent in Amsterdam and Las Vegas honing his craft, and how he transitioned from comedy writer to featured player on Saturday Night Live. Links from the show: ...
Apr 04, 2023•57 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 
