Join Arizona Arts Live and TENWEST this spring for an unforgettable evening with the man whose voice has defined a generation of storytelling, Guy Raz. Presented live in Centennial Hall.

Guy Raz is celebrated as one of the most influential podcasters of our time, creating global sensations like How I Built This, TED Radio Hour, and the award-winning kids’ science show Wow in the World. Dubbed by The New York Times as “one of the most popular podcasters in history,” his shows captivate 19 million listeners monthly. With a career spanning over 25 years, Raz’s engaging storytelling and unparalleled interview style have earned him a reputation as “the greatest interviewer of his generation” (Forbes). He’s a bestselling author of How I Built This and The How and Wow of the Human Body and co-founded media ventures Built It Productions and Tinkercast.

Over his illustrious career, he has interviewed over 20,000 people, including presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and cultural icons, bringing their stories to life with depth and insight. From anchoring groundbreaking news at NPR and CNN to transforming the podcasting world, Raz’s achievements have garnered numerous accolades, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and a Peabody. In 2017, Raz became the first person in the history of podcasting to have three shows in the top 20 on the Apple Podcasts charts simultaneously. His talk, 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From the World’s Greatest Entrepreneurs will inspire you with the practical advice you need to make your next business breakthrough.