Soul Boom
Life. Meaning. Idiocy.
Rainn Wilson
Show overview
Soul Boom has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 105 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h and 1h 16m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Rainn Wilson.
From the publisher
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, Soul Boom guides the listener toward transformation on both a personal and societal level. Also, laughs.
Latest Episodes
View all 105 episodesPete Holmes' Obsession w/ Hell (BONUS!)
Why Pete Holmes Stopped Looking for God
The Collapse of Christianity by David Bentley Hart (BONUS!)
Let's Go To Hell w/ David Bentley Hart
Drew Binsky
Nobody Cares About Climate Change
Why We Make Ourselves Suffer: Breaking Addiction Down
Gen Z Unpacks Toxic Internet Culture
How to Know Thyself w/ Andre Duqum
BJ Novak Outsmarts Rainn (Again)
Unpacking "Drugs" (w/ Pete Holmes, Ari Shaffir, Neal Brennan, Dr Joe & More)
Andy Grammer's Spiritual Muse: The Sacred Side of Songwriting
Reflecting w/ Bobby Lee, Trisha Paytas, Rick Glassman, Ed Helms, Angela Kinsey + More!
Celebrating 2 years of Soul Boom with favorite guests Alex O'Connor, Dr. Lisa Miller, Rick Glassman, Britt Hartley, Sara Kuburic, Trisha Paytas, Bobby Lee, Jeff Kober, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Ed Helms + Angela Kinsey. SPONSORS! 👇 Proton 👉 (protect your privacy for FREE!) https://proton.me/soulboom Nutrafol 👉 (promo code: SOULBOOM) nutrafol.com Quince 👉 (FREE shipping + 365 day returns!) quince.com/soulboom Cozy Earth 👉 (CODE: SOULBOOM for up to 20% OFF!) cozyearth.com ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arthur Brooks & Rainn Escape the Matrix & Find the Meaning of Life
Why does modern life feel emptier than ever, even with more technology, comfort, and success than any generation before us? Arthur Brooks (behavioral scientist, bestselling author) joins us to explore the growing meaning crisis, the neuroscience of purpose, and why our phones may be quietly rewiring our brains away from happiness. SPONSORS! 👇 Proton (protect your privacy for FREE!) 👉 https://proton.me/soulboom Grow Therapy (sessions avg $21 w/ insurance!) 👉 growtherapy.com/soulboom ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How I Met Your Maker w/ Josh Radnor
Actor Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) unpacks the deeper spiritual questions that fame, success, and storytelling can’t answer. SPONSORS! 👇 Proton (protect your privacy for FREE!) 👉 proton.me/soulboom Nutrafol (Code: SOULBOOM for $10 off!) 👉 https://nutrafol.com ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Secret to a Meaningful Life (w/ Bill Burnett & Dave Evans)
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, co-authors of Designing Your Life, join us to unpack why so many people are feeling stuck, why the search for one perfect passion can be misleading, and how radical acceptance, reframing, and small moments of meaning can transform the human experience. SPONSORS! 👇 Proton (protect your privacy for FREE!) 👉 proton.me/soulboom Sundays for Dogs (50% OFF!) 👉 https://sundaysfordogs.com/soulboom50 OneSkin 👉 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SOULBOOM at https://www.oneskin.co/SOULBOOM #oneskinpod Cozy Earth 👉 Go to cozyearth.com/SOULBOOM for up to 20% off! 📖 Bill & Dave's new book 👉 https://designingyourlife.link/how-to-live-a-meaningful-life/soul ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life Lessons for Gen Z & Millennials (w/ Chip Conley)
Why do we feel so anxious & alone in the modern world? Chip Conley unpacks how wisdom, meaning, and emotional insight can transform suffering into growth. SPONSORS! 👇 Nutrafol 👉 (Code: SOULBOOM for $10 off!) https://nutrafol.com Fetzer 👉 https://www.fetzer.org ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rainn Gets Roasted by Zach Anner
Comedian Zach Anner opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy, using comedy to build connection, and navigating panic attacks, loneliness, and the pressure to feel “normal.” He and Rainn reflect on their work together at SoulPancake and explore gratitude, prayer, accessibility, grief, and why love might be the entire point of being here. SPONSORS! 👇 Grow Therapy 👉 growtherapy.com/soulboom ZipRecruiter (try it free!) 👉 ziprecruiter.com/soulboom Quince 👉 quince.com/soulboom Sundays for Dogs (50% off!) 👉 sundaysfordogs.com/soulboom50 (promo code: SOULBOOM50) ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Proving God's Existence With Science (w/ Dave Desteno)
Is God real, and can science ever prove it? Psychologist Dave DeSteno joins us to unpack why the “Does God exist?” debate might miss the point, and what research actually shows about prayer, meditation, gratitude, forgiveness, and religious community. SPONSORS! 👇 OneSkin 👉 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SOULBOOM at https://www.oneskin.co/SOULBOOM #oneskinpod Nutrafol 👉 (Code: SOULBOOM for $10 off!) https://nutrafol.com Fetzer 👉 https://www.fetzer.org ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toxic Politics: America’s NEW Pandemic (w/ Mustafa Santiago Ali)
What if environmental justice is not just policy, but a spiritual responsibility? Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali breaks down how toxic pollution, redlining, and disinvestment created unequal health and wealth outcomes and why grassroots community power is the only path from surviving to thriving. From PFAS and public health to the dismantling of EPA science and the sacredness of nature, this conversation connects climate justice, healing, and hope with real on the ground stories and solutions. SPONSORS! 👇 Sundays for Dogs 👉 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SOULBOOM at https://www.oneskin.co/SOULBOOM #oneskinpod Fetzer 👉 https://www.fetzer.org ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: [email protected] Work with Soul Boom: [email protected] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: [email protected] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices