Soul Boom
Soul Boom is a series of intimate conversations hosted by Rainn Wilson exploring meaningful and inspiring topics that tickle the mind, heart and soul. Never too precious, yet unafraid to touch on the profound, Soul Boom digs into the core of the human experience: creativity, spirituality and psychology. Bringing to the conversation some of the most brilliant and heart-felt artists, thinkers and doers, Soul Boom guides the listener toward transformation on both a personal and societal level. Also, laughs.
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Gurudev: Does World Peace Start in the Heart? w...
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar joins Rainn Wilson to discuss the transformative power of spirituality, meditation, and breathwork in relieving anxiety, overcoming victimhood, and fostering global peace.
61 min
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Turning Trauma into Olympic Glory w/ Alexi Pappas
Olympian Alexi Pappas shares her journey from childhood trauma to Olympic success, discussing resilience, post-Olympic depression, and the healing power of visualization.
60 min
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Valarie Kaur: How Can Love Drive Justice?
Valarie Kaur and Rainn Wilson discuss revolutionary love, Sikh teachings, and how love can drive social transformation and heal divisions in society.
57 min
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Death and How to Live It: Death Doula, Alua Arthur
Rainn Wilson and death doula Alua Arthur discuss how embracing mortality can bring clarity and deeper meaning to life in this transformative episode.
56 min
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Dr. Lisa Miller: Will Gen Z Spark a Spiritual R...
Dr. Lisa Miller discusses the science of spirituality, Gen Z’s spiritual journey, and how our brains may be hardwired to receive consciousness and heal through spiritual practices.
64 min
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Father Greg Boyle: Can a Tender God Ignite Soci...
Father Greg Boyle discusses with Rainn Wilson how spirituality and a vision of unshakable goodness can heal and transform society, in this thought-provoking episode of Soul Boom.
51 min
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Bryan Cranston (Part 2): Is 'Breaking Bad' a Mi...
Bryan Cranston and Rainn Wilson explore Walter White's moral descent in Breaking Bad and the broader implications of anti-heroes in modern storytelling.
49 min
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Bryan Cranston (Part 1): Breaking Open a Character
Bryan Cranston (Your Honor, Breaking Bad) joins Rainn Wilson to delve into their long acting careers, being known for their characters and the moral complexities of Breaking Bad's Walter White, exploring themes of ambition, redemption, and ego.
48 min
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Drew Afualo: Can Feminine Rage Save the World?
TikTok star Drew Afualo joins Rainn Wilson to explore the power of humor in fighting patriarchy and the dark side of social media in this eye-opening episode of Soul Boom.
57 min
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Douglas Rushkoff: Can We Reclaim the Internet f...
Douglas Rushkoff discusses the hijacking of the Internet’s utopian promise and how we can reclaim it for genuine human connection on Soul Boom with Rainn Wilson.
60 min
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Ronny Chieng: Can Cultural Identity Survive Glo...
Rainn Wilson and comedian Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show) explore the complexities of cultural identity, humor, and self-discovery in this thought-provoking episode of Soul Boom.
61 min
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Jeff Kober: Is Anxiety a Symptom or a Teacher?
Rainn Wilson and Jeff Kober explore the transformative power of consciousness, the role of anxiety, and the importance of love in our spiritual journey on Soul Boom.
66 min
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Whitney Cummings: Is Trauma a Privilege in Disg...
Whitney Cummings joins Rainn Wilson on Soul Boom to discuss self-respect, vulnerability, and the transformative power of trauma and healing through animals.
69 min
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Payam Zamani: From Impoverished Refugee to Tech...
Join Rainn Wilson as he delves into the extraordinary journey of Payam Zamani, who escaped persecution in Iran and transformed his life in America, achieving remarkable success as a tech entrepreneur.
53 min
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Dr Joe Dispenza: How Are Our Brains Holding Us ...
Discover how Dr Joe Dispenza uses the power of the mind to heal the body and transform lives in this enlightening conversation with Rainn Wilson.
69 min
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Anne Lamott: What is the Key to Lasting Love?
Author Anne Lamott and Rainn Wilson explore the transformative power of love, self-care, and spiritual growth.
64 min
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Neal Brennan: Does Brilliance Have Boundaries?
Neal Brennan joins Rainn Wilson for a riveting and hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of comedy, mental health, and the relentless pursuit of creative brilliance.
78 min
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Kate Bowler: Can Faith and Anger Coexist?
Kate Bowler and Rainn Wilson explore modern Christianity, the myth of positive thinking and even delve into the harsh realities and inequities of the American healthcare system.
67 min
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Serj Tankian: How Can Music be Harnessed to Cha...
Serj Tankian (System of a Down) and Rainn Wilson delve into the profound impact of music on the human spirit, exploring its potential to inspire change and connect deeply with our innermost selves.
72 min
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Arthur Brooks: Is Happiness a Science?
Rainn Wilson and Arthur Brooks explore the art of happiness and personal growth in this transformative episode of Soul Boom.
76 min
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Bobby Lee: Can You Go Beyond the Comedy?
Comedians Bobby Lee and Rainn Wilson discuss their personal journeys through addiction, spirituality and the intricacies of human emotion.
66 min
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Dr. Thema Bryant: Can Religious Trauma be Healed?
Dr. Thema Bryant and Rainn Wilson explore the duality of faith as both a lifeline and a source of deep trauma for different people
60 min
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Angela Kinsey & Rainn Wilson Go Deep! (That's W...
Angela Kinsey & Rainn Wilson reunite to reminisce The Office and discuss life, death and how to grieve.
55 min
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Jonathan Haidt: Can Gen Z Survive?
Rainn talks with social psychologist and author, Dr. Jonathan Haidt about the impact of social media and technology on Gen Z.
83 min
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Rick Glassman: Is God Not Cool in Comedy?
Rainn sits down with comedian Rick Glassman to talk about his autism diagnosis, God and spirituality’s place in comedy.
91 min