• Norman Reedus’ Wild Journey from Tennis Prodigy to Beloved Star of ‘The Walking Dead’
    Nov 12 2024

    Norman 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 about his nomadic upbringing, stumbling into serious acting, motorcycles, fatherhood, the bizarre nature of fame, and how his ‘Walking Dead’ character has made him a better friend and a harder worker.

    The second season of Norman’s show ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ is streaming now on AMC+, and you can pre-order Norman’s new book of photographs, ‘In Transit’, here.

    Links from the Show:

    • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on AMC
    • Ride with Norman Reedus on AMC
    • Floating film (1997)
    • Six Ways to Sunday film (1997)
    • The Boondock Saints film (1999)
    • The Coney Island shark named Daryl Dixon
    • Norman’s Instagram page

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    1 hr
  • How Anna Kendrick Went From ‘Pitch Perfect’ to Directing a Dark True-Crime Thriller, ‘Woman of the Hour’
    Nov 5 2024

    Anna 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 theater at age six, through her breakout Broadway role at 12, to Hollywood stardom. She reveals her path to directing Woman of the Hour (after swearing she’d never direct), and how George Clooney helped calm her nerves in her breakout role. Listen as she reflects growing from child actor to powerful voice in Hollywood.

    Watch Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut ‘Woman of the Hour’ on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728818

    Links from the Show:

    • Woman of the Hour
    • Twilight
    • Pitch Perfect
    • Up in the Air
    • Rocket Science

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda on "The Idea That Wouldn't Leave Him Alone" (with 'Warriors' Co-Writer Eisa Davis)
    Oct 29 2024

    Lin-Manuel Miranda (‘Hamilton’, ‘In The Heights’) and Eisa Davis (‘Angela’s Mixtape’, ‘Bullrusher’) are writers, performers, and collaborators who are revolutionizing hip-hop theater.

    In this episode, Lin and Eisa join Guy to discuss their latest creative project, ‘Warriors’, a concept album inspired by the 1979 cult film, “The Warriors”. The duo reflects on how hip hop, New York’s streets, and unexpected muses like "Gamergate" influenced their work.

    Plus, they reveal how they convinced the elusive Lauryn Hill to play a lead role. Will ‘Warriors’ make its way to Broadway? Tune in to find out more!

    Listen to ‘Warriors’ concept album here: https://music.apple.com/ye/album/warriors/1769091603

    Links from the Show:

    • Lin-Manuel Miranda performs ‘Hamilton’ at the White House
    • ‘In The Heights’
    • Angela’s Mixtape
    • “The Warriors” 1979 movie

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    50 mins
  • Julie Bowen: ‘Modern Family’ Success Came After I Gave Up on My Shakespeare Dreams
    Oct 22 2024

    Julie 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 about her childhood love of theater in Baltimore, waiting tables while studying acting in New York, breaking into Hollywood with roles in films like ‘Happy Gilmore’ and on TV Shows such as ‘Ed’, and finding out she got cast in ‘Modern Family’ while in labor with her two twin boys.

    Julie stars in the new Peacock series ‘Hysteria!’

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How Kenny G Became the Best-Selling Instrumentalist of All Time
    Oct 15 2024

    Kenny 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 discuss his creative journey, from being the kid who didn’t make the high school band to a global music icon. Listen to how he defied industry norms with ‘Songbird’ to make it to the Billboard chart, his approach to handling critics, and his 50-year philosophy on practice and perfection.

    Check out Kenny G’s new memoir ‘Life in the Key of G.’: https://a.co/d/2TcYvwN

    Links from the Show:

    • ‘Songbird’
    • Silhouette
    • Kenny G collaborating with The Weekend
    • ‘Life in the Key of G’ memoir

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 10 Grammys and 2 Oscars: FINNEAS on Working with His Sister, Billie Eilish, Trusting His Taste, and His New Solo Album
    Oct 8 2024

    Finneas 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 youngest person to win the Producer of the Year award.

    In this episode, Finneas sits with Guy to discuss his unique creative partnership with his sister Billie Eilish, the unexpected virality of their breakout hit “Ocean Eyes” (recorded in their bedroom when Billie was just 13), and how his experiences producing for other artists have shaped his own artistic identity. He also reveals the collaborative energy behind his latest album “For Cryin' Out Loud,” and why he strives to be a musical “chameleon.”

    Listen to Finneas’s latest album, “For Cryin' Out Loud” here: https://finneas.lnk.to/ForCryinOutLoud

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • “Ocean Eyes” song by Billie Eilish
    • “Serotonin” by Girl in Red (produced by Finneas)
    • When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish: Billie Eilish's debut album, produced by FINNEAS
    • “The Greatest” song by Billie Eilish (produced by FINNEAS)
    • “For Cryin' Out Loud” album by FINNEAS

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Diplo: From Working at Subway and the Zoo to Global Music Superstar (2023)
    Oct 1 2024

    Diplo 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 and generating billions of streams.

    Interested in a Visual Map tracing Diplo's creative journey? We made one just for you. Check it out here.

    And you can find his most recent album, Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 - Swamp Savant, here.

    Links from the show:

    • Paper Planes video: M.I.A. produced by Diplo
    • Whosampled.com sample breakdown of Paper Planes
    • Pineapple Express movie trailer feat. Paper Planes
    • Skrillex and Diplo - "Where Are Ü Now" with Justin Bieber (Official Video)
    • Diary of a Song (New York Times) "Where Are Ü Now"
    • Major Lazer & DJ SNake - Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Music Video)
    • LSD - Thunderclouds (Official Video) ft. Sia, Diplo, Labrinth
    • Diplo's less well-known collaborators: country artist Sierra Ferrell and songwriters Nija Charles and Starrah
    • Diplo's Instagram page
    • Visual Mind Map: Diplo's Creative Journey

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    52 mins
  • A Rare Interview with Ray LaMontagne, Carpenter-turned-Musician Who Resists Fame and Lives on His Own Terms
    Sep 24 2024

    Ray 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 about, because he prefers to avoid the spotlight and let his music do the talking.

    But in this episode, Ray opens up about his challenging childhood, working as a carpenter to support his young family, and how he resisted pressure from his label to rewrite his debut album, “Trouble.”

    He also reveals his unique songwriting process, which involves taking long periods of time away from his guitar until certain melodies begin to surface and “bother” him. Plus, how overcoming self-criticism allowed him to embrace the joy of performing.

    Listen to Ray LaMontagne’s latest album, “Long Way Home,” here: https://orcd.co/rl-longwayhome

    Links from the Show:

    • “Trouble” Album
    • “Supernova” Album
    • “Ouroboros” Album
    • Till the Sun Turns Black song
    • God Willin’ And The Creek Don’t Rise song

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    1 hr and 14 mins