How I Built This with Guy Raz
by Guy Raz | Wondery
Is this your podcast?Guy Raz is a prominent journalist and independent podcast creator, celebrated for his engaging storytelling and insightful interviews. He is best known for his work with Wondery, where he hosts "How I Built This," a podcast that delves into…
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Audience Interest
- entrepreneurship insights
- brand building strategies
Podcast Focus
- interviews with successful entrepreneurs
- stories of brand creation
Publishing Consistency
- active for 9 years
- weekly episodes released
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- streaming on YouTube
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 34 chart positions in 34 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Business#20300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Business#43100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Business#46100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Business#1775K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Business#10100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
281K to 894K🎙 Daily cadence·824 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
936K to 3.0M🇨🇦34%🇦🇺10%🇺🇸10%+31 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
281K to 894K704K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 33 epsHost
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | entrepreneurshiprestaurant technology+4 | Aman Narang | ToastWondery+2 | — | ToastAman Narang+6 | — | 51m 02s | ||
| 7/16/26 | foot wellnessfashion brand+4 | Kenneth Cole | Pedestrian ProjectISRAELLA KOBLA+1 | New York CityToronto+1 | foot wellness productsfashion brand+4 | — | 45m 35s | ||
| 7/13/26 | brandingconsumer psychology+3 | Tom Rinks | Sun BumTaco Bell+2 | Michigan | brandingconsumer psychology+5 | — | 1h 15m 34s | ||
| 7/9/26 | entrepreneurshipmarketing+4 | Jeni Britton | Jeni's Splendid Ice CreamsFloura+3 | Washington, D.C.Boston+1 | entrepreneurshipice cream+5 | — | 48m 52s | ||
| 7/6/26 | entrepreneurshiphealth challenges+4 | Krishna Kaliannan | Catalina CrunchTexas A&M | New York CityIndiana+2 | Catalina Crunchketo diet+4 | — | 1h 03m 57s | ||
| 7/2/26 | business adviceentrepreneurship+5 | Ronnen Harary | PAW PatrolSpin Master+3 | NashvilleMartha’s Vineyard+1 | business adviceentrepreneurship+5 | — | 43m 26s | ||
| 6/29/26 | cosmeticsbusiness strategy+4 | Joey Shamah | e.l.f. CosmeticsBloomingdale's+1 | — | e.l.f. CosmeticsJoey Shamah+6 | — | 1h 14m 49s | ||
| 6/25/26 | business adviceentrepreneurship+3 | Susan Griffin-Black | probiotic skincare lineorganic South African wines+5 | ChicagoSan Francisco+1 | business adviceentrepreneurship+5 | — | 43m 38s | ||
| 6/22/26 | restaurant businessentrepreneurship+4 | Stephen Starr | Starr Restaurant GroupPastis+4 | PhiladelphiaNew York | restaurantentrepreneur+7 | — | 1h 14m 00s | ||
| 6/18/26 | entrepreneurshipbusiness advice+3 | Shazi Visram | Happy Family OrganicsFreet Barefoot+2 | United KingdomUnited States+2 | entrepreneurshipbusiness growth+3 | — | 45m 03s | ||
| 6/11/26 | investmententrepreneurship+3 | Christina Tosi | Milk BarThe Beau Collective+2 | UtahU.K.+1 | investmententrepreneurship+3 | — | 45m 17s | ||
| 6/8/26 | e-commerceentrepreneurship+4 | Tobias Lütke | ShopifySnowdevil | OttawaCanada | ShopifyTobias Lütke+5 | — | 58m 48s | ||
| 6/4/26 | entrepreneurshipscaling businesses+4 | Tim Ferriss | CoyoteGOB+3 | San FranciscoKansas City+1 | Tim Ferrissentrepreneur+6 | — | 47m 25s | ||
| 6/1/26 | entrepreneurshipbrand building+3 | Brian Smith | sheepskin bootsUGG | AustraliaCalifornia+1 | UGGBrian Smith+5 | — | 1h 28m 23s | ||
| 5/28/26 | marketing strategiessocial businesses+4 | Jeffrey Hollender | Seventh GenerationTwenty Five and Pine+2 | OhioMichigan+1 | marketingsocial media+5 | — | 46m 05s | ||
| 5/25/26 | entrepreneurshipfood innovation+3 | Justin Gold | Justin's Nut ButterWhole Foods | BoulderBoulder Whole Foods | Justin Goldpeanut butter+5 | — | 1h 27m 22s | ||
| 5/21/26 | self-doubtentrepreneurship+4 | Sarah LaFleur | M.M. LaFleurSorsoap+2 | New JerseyAustralia+1 | self-doubtmuscle-scraping soap+5 | — | 48m 29s | ||
| 5/18/26 | NVIDIAAI technology+4 | Jensen Huang | NVIDIAWondery+1 | KentuckyJapan | NVIDIAJensen Huang+5 | — | 1h 07m 18s | ||
| 5/14/26 | business adviceentrepreneurship+4 | — | Seagrass PotteryLemur Strap+4 | FloridaColorado+1 | pottery workshopscamera straps+3 | — | 41m 47s | ||
| 5/11/26 | furniture industryfamily business+3 | John Gabbert | Room & BoardIKEA | Minneapolis | furniturebusiness+5 | — | 1h 01m 49s | ||
| 5/7/26 | business adviceentrepreneurship+4 | Jonah Peretti | BuzzfeedMotion Flix+2 | MiamiSan Francisco+1 | business growthentrepreneur advice+5 | — | 43m 00s | ||
| 5/4/26 | cosmeticsdirect sales+4 | Gregg Renfrew | BeautycounterMartha Stewart+1 | — | BeautycounterGregg Renfrew+7 | — | 1h 12m 47s | ||
| 4/30/26 | business adviceentrepreneurship+4 | David Neeleman | JetBlueFoodPlay Productions+2 | MassachusettsIllinois+1 | business adviceentrepreneurship+4 | — | 44m 24s | ||
| 4/27/26 | lifestyle brandentrepreneurship+3 | Shep MurrayIan Murray | Vineyard VinesWondery+1 | Martha’s Vineyard | Vineyard VinesShep Murray+6 | — | 1h 08m 04s | ||
| 4/23/26 | entrepreneurshipbrand awareness+3 | Eric Ryan | MethodHavyn+2 | — | fragrance brandallergens+3 | — | 40m 18s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Guy Raz is a prominent journalist and independent podcast creator, celebrated for his engaging storytelling and insightful interviews. He is best known for his work with Wondery, where he hosts "How I Built This," a podcast that delves into the journeys of renowned entrepreneurs and the creation of their iconic brands. The podcast distinguishes itself by offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs faced by founders. Each episode features candid discussions about moments of doubt and failure, alongside valuable insights on innovation, creativity, and leadership. With a format that blends personal storytelling with practical lessons, "How I Built This" serves as both inspiration and education for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listeners, primarily individuals interested in business and entrepreneurship, tune in to gain deeper insights into the entrepreneurial mindset and strategies for overcoming obstacles. The show’s rich narratives and practical advice provide significant value, making it a go-to resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of building a successful brand.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 704K
- Total plays: 24M
- Total reviews: 30K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 35K
Castbox
- Followers: 592K
- Plays: 13M
- Reviews: 502
YouTube
- Subscribers: 48K
- Views: 11M
- Videos: 560
Podcast App
- Followers: 30K
- Reviews: 30K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 309
- Reviews: 1
Audience
adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with successful entrepreneurs
- stories of brand creation
- lessons from failures
- insights on business success
Audience interests
- entrepreneurship insights
- brand building strategies
- overcoming business challenges
- leadership and innovation
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- streaming on YouTube
- accessible via podcast apps
- broad audience engagement
Publishing consistency
- active for 9 years
- weekly episodes released
- new episodes on Mondays
- new episodes on Thursdays
Chart history for How I Built This with Guy Raz
Peaked at #10 in Brazil, top 10 in 1 of 34 tracked markets, currently #10 in Brazil.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Ireland | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Canada | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| South Korea | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| France | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| South Africa | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| BE | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| PH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| ID | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| MY | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| IL | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| India | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| GR | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| Australia | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| CO | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| HU | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| United States | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| SG | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| AE | — | #57 | #57 | — |
Chart Positions
34 placements across 34 markets.
Chart Positions
34 placements across 34 markets.