Ep. 243: Charlie Puth Pt. 2 The Long Road to Becoming Yourself

Today’s guest is one of the defining voices in modern pop — a songwriter, producer, and artist behind some of the biggest records of the last decade. His songs have been streamed billions of times worldwide. He came to Los Angeles to write for others. Instead, he became a globally identifiable artist — before fully becoming himself. Now, he’s building something that’s truly his. And The Writer Is… Charlie Puth! In this episode, Charlie opens up about: • His early journey • The moment “See You Again” came together, and why it still feels unexplainable • How early success shaped his career before his identity caught up • Why the best songs often come from discomfort, not control • The role of collaboration in pushing him beyond his instincts • Sessions with legendary artists — and what those moments actually feel like • The importance of staying human in an increasingly synthetic world • And much more… Hit the

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Ep. 243: Charlie Puth Pt. 2 The Long Road to Becoming Yourself is an episode from And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan by And The Writer Is.

This episode is 1:32:23 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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