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Soul Boom

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

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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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Vivek Murthy
Former Surgeon General, author
Harvard/Healthcare
Episode: America, It Is Your Birthday. (Now Grow Up.)
Amanda Ripley
Journalist, author
Good Conflict, High Conflict
Episode: America, It Is Your Birthday. (Now Grow Up.)
Derek Smith
Professor at Claremont McKenna College, author
Claremont College
Episode: America, It Is Your Birthday. (Now Grow Up.)

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 States13 days 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 Kingdom2 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 States4 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

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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.
Quantum Physics Proves God's Existence (w/ Dr. Theresa Bullard)
Q: What is Kabbalah and how does it relate to science?
Kabbalah is presented as a lived system with multiple translations—receive, reveal, and accept—that guides a practical, experiential path. It's meant to be lived and integrated with science, not confined to religious doctrine, helping bridge spiritual insight with scientific inquiry.
Thank God My Mom's Dead. (ft. Holly Brown)
Q: How did you begin to reconcile love for your family with the trauma you experienced growing up?
The guest explains that understanding her parents' backstories and the societal pressures they faced helped her develop empathy, which gradually led to forgiveness, even if she doesn't agree with all their choices.
Answering 'The Office' Fan Questions w/ Oscar Nuñez (BONUS!)
Q: What did Angela bring out in your characters that nobody else did?
Oscar discusses how Angela's dynamic with Dwight and him created a distinctive energy on set, with organic tension and evolving trust that allowed the relationships to feel deeply human.

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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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Recent guests on Soul Boom include:

1. Ezra Klein
2. Dr. Theresa Bullard
3. Holly Brown
4. Oscar Nuñez
5. Jeff Hiller
6. Maoz Inon
7. Dr. Vivek Murthy
8. Amanda Ripley

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