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Soul Boom

Rainn Wilson
Spirituality
Mental Health
Social Media
Community
Creativity
Comedy
Compassion
Climate Change
Anxiety
Social Justice
Love
Depression
Baha'i Faith
Grief
Spiritual Revolution
Activism
Feminism
Judaism
Joy
Existentialism

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, we 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, So... more

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Hunter Biden
Guest on the show, discussed personal experiences and public perception
Family of Joe Biden
Episode: Rainn Opens Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP
Dr. Alfiee
Child and adolescent psychiatrist
Akoma Project
Episode: Black Youth Suicide Is Up 50% & Nobody's Talking About It | Child Psychiatrist Dr. Alfiee
Andrew Callaghan
Channel 5 journalist and frontiersman of fringe culture and reportage
Channel 5
Episode: Channel 5's Andrew Callaghan Fixes a Lonely America (Pt. 2)
Ezra Klein
Journalist and founder of Vox
Vox
Episode: Ezra Klein Names Great (and Terrible) Politicians
Dr. Theresa Bullard
Physicist with a PhD in physics from the University of Washington
Physicist, Kabbalah practitioner
Episode: Quantum Physics Proves God's Existence (w/ Dr. Theresa Bullard)
Holly Brown
Host of Everybody Knows But Me, a narrative podcast about family secrets, dark comedy, and 90s nostalgia
Self-identified guest on Soul Boom
Episode: Thank God My Mom's Dead. (ft. Holly Brown)
Oscar Nuñez
Actor best known for The Office
The Office (cast)
Episode: Answering 'The Office' Fan Questions w/ Oscar Nuñez (BONUS!)
Jeff Hiller
Comedian and actor
Episode: Jeff Hiller Explains Queer Faith & Redefines Religion
Maoz Inon
Co-founder and peace activist, involved in co-resistance movement and related ventures
Future is Peace / Abraham Hostels
Episode: Israeli & Palestinian on Genocide, War in Iran & Gaza

Host

Rainn Wilson
Host of Soul Boom; engages guests with curiosity, warmth, and an openness to explore profound topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Ezra Klein

    I don’t want to oversell this opinion , but this specific episode was life changing. The real life examples resonated with me and offered a path through. Can’t tell you how appreciative I am

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kobused
    United Statesa month ago
  • Act off

    I only listen to podcasts,so your act off sequences are really not doing anything for me. I love your podcast and I love you, brother.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJ Niles
    United States2 months ago
  • Climate crisis episode

    I was enjoying it until we got to the advert about beef/gut/calves and I switched off & unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Just what your soul is looking for

    This is an honest and nonjudgmental podcast about spiritual/deeper conversation away from the daily stressors and distractions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepper Wright
    United States5 months ago
  • Why I love Soul Boom

    Soul Boom has saved my life in so many ways. I thank God for Rain Wilson and his team for creating this podcast. It has helped me rediscover myself, understand the meaning of my life, has encouraged me to ask deeper questions, and the guest speakers have provided me with so many helpful resources and tools to help me through my debilitating anxiety and depression in this digital world. I am 21 years old and am so grateful to have found this podcast, I share it with my friends and family. Thank y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ttttaytay
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's open-minded stance and the show's inclusive vibe.
A few critics wish for tighter interviewing and less interruption.
Many feel the show offers meaningful resources for personal growth and spirituality.
Thoughtful, honest conversations that push thinking beyond surface level.
People appreciate the vulnerability and depth, though some dislike ad-heavy episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rainn Opens Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP
Q: What is your view on media, politics, and the possibility of a more centrist information landscape?
The guest argues for the creation of a trusted, center-aligned news source that verifies information from multiple sides, while recognizing the entrenched entertainment framing in many media outlets.
Rainn Opens Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP
Q: What lessons have you learned about fame, addiction, and public perception?
He discusses the ego-destruction and the process of owning decisions, seeking to tell his story to help others survive tough days, and the ongoing work of aligning actions with responsibility and integrity.
Rainn Opens Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP
Q: How do you justify what you did and the choices you made around the crypto/laptop venture?
Hunter explains that the project was structured to be transparent, insistent on accountability, with a focus on returning value to the community and charity, while acknowledging the public scrutiny and the role of market makers and liquidity in the coin's price dynamics.
Ezra Klein Names Great (and Terrible) Politicians
Q: How do you reconcile spirituality with the practicalities of politics?
The conversation suggests spirituality can inform political life if it emphasizes compassion, mutual service, and a disciplined, ongoing balancing of aims, while avoiding coercive power and simplistic answers.
Quantum Physics Proves God's Existence (w/ Dr. Theresa Bullard)
Q: Can scientific research validate spiritual experiences?
Yes, there is rigorous work in consciousness studies and psi phenomena, though establishment norms often resist publishing such work, which the guest argues is a barrier to a fuller understanding of reality.

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What is Soul Boom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Intimate conversations that thread spirituality, creativity, psychology, and society through diverse guest voices. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with big-picture questions about faith, meaning, leadership, and culture, often weaving in science, politics, and everyday resilience. Notable throughlines include exploring mindfulness and self-compassion, the role of spirituality in public life, and how curiosity can foster empathy across difficult topics, all delivered with warmth, humor, and a willingness to challenge conventional beliefs. A standout aspect is the mix of academics, artists, activists, and public figures who share vulnerable moments and practical insights for living more purposefully in a complex world.

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Soul Boom launched 3 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Soul Boom include:

1. Hunter Biden
2. Dr. Alfiee
3. Andrew Callaghan
4. Ezra Klein
5. Dr. Theresa Bullard
6. Holly Brown
7. Oscar Nuñez
8. Jeff Hiller

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