Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn & Reza

By KAST Media | Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan

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A weekly podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake, the show where we go deep, we get weird, and we search for the meaning of life along the way. In this show, your co-hosts in existential crimes, actor Rainn Wilson and scholar Reza Aslan guide you through conversations about Life’s Big Questions.

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Soul Boom, or Why Do We Nee...

04.25.2023

Welcome back Milkshakers! In this special episode of Metaphysical Milkshake, Rainn and Reza reunite to discuss Rainn's new book, Soul Boom. Together they explore the benefits that spirituality gives us to create transformation on both a personal and a global ...

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04.25.2023 Soul Boom, or Why Do We Need a Spiritual Revolution? Welcome back Milkshakers! In this special episode of Metaphysical Milkshake, Rainn and Reza reunite to discuss Rainn's new book, Soul Boom. Together they explore the benefits that spirituality gives us to create transformation on both a personal and a global ...
10.27.2022 How does Alex Honnold face fear at the edge of a mountain? \| ReThinking with Adam Grant Today, we’re sharing an episode of ReThinking, a podcast from the TED Audio Collective. In this episode, Free Solo climber Alex Honnold sits down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant to talk about regulating emotions when you’re hanging off the edge ...
10.11.2022 An American Martyr in Persia: What is Worth Dying For? Rainn and Reza sit down to talk about Reza’s new book and to ponder, "What is Worth Dying For?" Order An American Martyr in Persia today: https://www.amazon.com/American-Martyr-Persia-Tragic-Baskerville/dp/1324004479 https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.04.2022 Ruha Benjamin: How Do You Build A Movement? Rainn and Reza sit down with Sociologist and Professor, Ruha Benjamin, to ponder, "How Do You Build A Movement?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Betterhelp When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you ...
09.27.2022 Weird Al Yankovic: What Is Weird? Rainn and Reza sit down with Musician, Weird Al Yankovic, to ponder, "What Is Weird?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Trade Coffee Trade is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping ...
09.20.2022 John and Julie Gottman: How To Stay In Love Forever? Rainn and Reza sit down with psychologists and authors, John and Julie Gottman, to ponder, "How To Stay In Love Forever?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: ZocDoc Go to http://www.Zocdoc.com/MILKSHAKE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then ...
09.13.2022 Tyler Henry: How Do We Move Past Grief? Rainn and Reza sit down with clairvoyant medium and personality, Tyler Henry, to ponder, "How Do We Move Past Grief?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.06.2022 Jyoti Thottam: When Is White Saviorism A Good Thing? Reza sits down with NY Times Op-Ed Editor and Author, Jyoti Thottam, to ponder, "When Is White Saviorism A Good Thing?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/MILKSHAKE Best ...
08.30.2022 Bill Nye: How Does The World End? Rainn and Reza sit down with Science Educator, Host & Executive Producer of The End Is Nye, Bill Nye, to ponder, "How Does The World End?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Trade Coffee Right now, Trade is offering ...
08.23.2022 Jessi Klein: Nurture Vs. Nurture? Rainn and Reza sit down with Writer, Actress, and Comedian, Jessi Klein, to ponder, "Nurture Vs. Nurture?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: ZocDoc Go to http://www.Zocdoc.com/MILKSHAKE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for ...
08.16.2022 Steve Magness: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger? Rainn and Reza sit down with Health Expert and Author, Steve Magness, to ponder, "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Trade Coffee Right now, Trade is offering new subscribers a total of ...
08.09.2022 Leslie Kean: What Exactly Is Death? Rainn and Reza sit down with Investigative Journalist and Author, Leslie Kean, to ponder, "What exactly is death?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: ZocDoc Go to http://www.Zocdoc.com/MILKSHAKE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search ...
08.02.2022 Ryan Britt: Can Science Fiction Save Us? Rainn and Reza sit down with Writer and Editor, Ryan Britt, to ponder, "Can Science Fiction Save Us?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/MILKSHAKE Best Fiends You’ve earned ...
07.26.2022 Eric Barker: How Do We Overcome Loneliness? Rainn and Reza sit down with Author, Eric Barker, to ponder, "How Do We Overcome Loneliness?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Best Fiends You’ve earned your fun time. Go to the App Store or Google play to download ...
07.19.2022 Bobby Hall (Logic): How Do You Turn Tragedy Into Creativity? Rainn sits down with rapper and creative, Bobby Hall (Logic), to ponder, "How Do You Turn Tragedy Into Creativity?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.12.2022 Joel Stein: What’s Wrong with Being Smart? Reza sits down with journalist and author, Joel Stein, to ponder, "What’s Wrong with Being Smart?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Trade Coffee Right now, Trade is offering new subscribers a total of $30 off your first order ...
07.05.2022 Molly and John Chester: Are You Part of Nature? Rainn and Reza sit down with farmers, chefs, and filmmakers, Molly and John Chester, to ponder, "Are You Part of Nature?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/MILKSHAKE Best ...
06.28.2022 Drew Binsky: What Can We Learn From Around The World? Rainn and Reza sit down with YouTuber and World Traveler, Drew Binsky, to ponder, "What Can We Learn From Around The World?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: ZocDoc Go to http://www.ZocDoc.com/MILKSHAKE and download the ZocDoc app for free. ...
06.21.2022 Scott Hershovitz: Is Everyone A Philosopher? Rainn and Reza sit down with Professor and Author, Scott Hershovitz, to ponder, "Is Everyone A Philosopher?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Best Fiends Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. ...
06.14.2022 Steven Ho: How Do You Follow Your Bliss? Rainn and Reza sit down with Ex-ER Tech and TikTok Star, Steven Ho, to ponder, "How Do You Follow Your Bliss?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.07.2022 Wil Wheaton: How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be? Rainn and Reza sit down with Actor and Author, Wil Wheaton, to ponder, "How To Be Yourself Even If The World Doesn't Want You To Be?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BetterHelp Our listeners get 10% off their ...
05.31.2022 Adam Robarts: What Can We Learn About Life From Death? Rainn and Reza sit down with Architect and Author, Adam Robarts, to ponder, "What Can We Learn About Life From Death?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: The Geeked Podcast New episodes of The Geeked Podcast come out weekly. ...
05.24.2022 Matt O'Dowd: What Do Science and Spirituality Have In Common? Rainn and Reza sit down with Australian astrophysicist, Matt O'Dowd, to ponder, "Can't We All Just Get Along?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Storyworth Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase ...
05.17.2022 Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey: How Do Grown Ups Make Friends? Rainn and Reza sit down with best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, to ponder, "How Do Grown Ups Make Friends?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Goodniks Visit http://www.Goodniks.org to learn more about the Goodniks. Public Goods Go ...
05.10.2022 Climate Change: Are We Doomed? Rainn and Reza sit down with scientists, Gail Whiteman and David Hik, to ponder, "Are We Doomed?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Goodniks Visit http://www.Goodniks.org to learn more about the Goodniks. Chime Get started at http://www.Chime.com/MILKSHAKE Wren Go ...
05.03.2022 Eboo Patel: Can't We All Just Get Along? Rainn and Reza sit down with founder of Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo Patel, to ponder, "Can't We All Just Get Along?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Goodniks Visit http://www.Goodniks.org to learn more about the Goodniks. BetterHelp Get 10% ...
04.26.2022 Season 1 Finale: A Metaphysical Reflection Rainn and Reza reflect on their most memorable findings throughout Season 1. https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: SEED Visit seed.com/MILKSHAKE and use code MILKSHAKE to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic. WARBY PARKER ...
04.19.2022 Peter Singer: What Do We Owe Each Other? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Peter Singer to ponder, "What Do We Owe Each Other?" The first 20 people to email [email protected] will win a free physical copy of the book! All Metaphysical listeners can also download the ...
04.12.2022 Andrew Newberg: Does God Live In Your Brain? Rainn and Reza sit down with neuroscientist Andrew Newberg to ponder, " Does God Live In Your Brain?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: CHIME Go continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and ...
04.05.2022 Jane McGonigal : How Can You Tell The Future? Rainn and Reza sit down with futurist Jane McGonigal to ponder, "How Can You Tell The Future?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting ...
03.29.2022 Annie Murphy Paul: I Think, Therefore I Am? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Annie Murphy Paul to ponder the truth behind, "I Think Therefore, I Am." https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you ...
03.22.2022 Monks: How Do We Find Peace In an Insane World? Rainn and Reza sit down Sister Hien Nghiem and Brother Chan Phap Huu to ponder, "How Do We Find Peace In an Insane World?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Good RX GOOD RXSo, for simple, smart savings on ...
03.15.2022 Anand Giridharadas: Does Money Make You Evil? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Anand Giridharadas to ponder, "Does Money Make You Evil?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: ATHLETIC GREENS To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE ...
03.08.2022 Anna Lembke: Are We All Addicted To Dopamine? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Anna Lembke to ponder, "Are We All Addicted to Dopamine?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: AARP Try the benefits for yourself! Go to AARP.org/MILKSHAKE to join for just $12 for your ...
03.01.2022 Stephen Satterfield: Are You What You Eat? Rainn and Reza sit down with food writer Stephen Satterfield to ponder, "Are You What You Eat?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Better Help Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/milkshake ...
02.22.2022 Michael Ian Black: What's So Funny About Sadness? Rainn and Reza sit down with Michael Ian Black to ponder, "What's So Funny About Sadness?" Special Thanks To Our Sponsors Good Rx So, for simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/milkshake. Grove Join over TWO ...
02.15.2022 Gotham Chopra: Is Sports The New Religion? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Gotham Chopra to ponder, "Is Sports The New Religion?" Special Thanks to our Sponsors: FUZZY Right now, Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/META today to sign ...
02.08.2022 Heather McGhee: How Do We End Racism? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Heather McGhee to ponder, "How Can We End Racism?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en ONESKIN Visit oneskin.co/MILKSHAKE and use code MILKSHAKE for 15% off your first purchase. DAILY HARVEST Daily Harvest makes it easy to feel ...
02.01.2022 Ian Wallace: What are Dreams? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Ian Wallace to ponder, "What are Dreams?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks to our Sponsors: NORDVPN Go to nordvpn.com/milkshake or use code milkshake to get up to 70% off your NordVPN Plan + 1 ...
01.25.2022 Rhett Diessner: What is Beautiful? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Rhett Diessner to ponder, "What is Beautiful?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: GOODRX For simple, smart savings on your prescriptions, check GoodRx. Go to GoodRX.com/milkshake. ONESKIN Visit oneskin.co/MILKSHAKE and use code ...
01.18.2022 Charles Eisenstein: What is Money? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Charles Eisenstein to ponder, "What is Money?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS NORDVPN Go to nordvpn.com/milkshake or use code milkshake to get up to 70% off your NordVPN Plan + 1 ...
01.11.2022 Michael Karlberg: What is the Culture of Contest? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Michael Karlberg to ask, "What Is The Culture of Contest?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Better Help Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/milkshake. ...
01.04.2022 Varun Soni: What's Wrong With Being Lonely? Rainn and Reza sit down with academic Varun Soni to ponder, "What's Wrong with Being Lonely?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors One Skin Visit oneskin.co/MILKSHAKE and use code MILKSHAKE for 15% off your first purchase. FUZZY Right now, ...
12.28.2021 Sophia Bush: What's Your Purpose? Rainn and Reza sit down with actress Sophia Bush to ponder, "What's Your Purpose?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors Better Help Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
12.21.2021 Alok Vaid-Menon: Does Your Soul Have a Gender? Rainn and Reza sit down with artist Alok Vaid-Menon to ponder, "Does Your Soul Have a Gender?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: HARRY'S This holiday season, listeners can get $5 OFF plus free shipping on any Harry’s Limited-Edition ...
12.14.2021 Rais Bhuiyan: What Could You Forgive? Rainn and Reza sit down with activist Rais Bhuiyan to ponder, "What Could You Forgive?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Story Worth Go to StoryWorth.com/milkshake and save $10 on your first purchase! Harrys This holiday season, listeners can ...
12.07.2021 Dave Caplan: Can TV Save The World? Rain and Reza sit down with veteran Television writer Dave Caplan to ponder, "Can TV Save The World?" Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BETTER HELP Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE UNCOMMON ...
11.30.2021 Nick Offerman: What Can Nature Teach Us About Being Human? Rainn and Reza sit down with actor and humorist Nick Offerman to ponder, "What Can Nature Teach Us About Being Human?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BETTERHELP This show is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Visit betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE. Because ...
11.23.2021 Valarie Kaur: What's Love Got To Do With Revolution? Rainn and Reza sit down with filmmaker Kaur to ponder, "What's Love Got To Do With Revolution?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE and get back to being you. Quip If you go to GET QUIP.com/MILKSHAKE, ...
11.16.2021 Avi Loeb: Are We Alone In The Universe? Rainn and Reza sit down with astronomer Avi Loeb to ponder, "Are We Alone In The Universe?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors UNCOMMON GOODS To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS.com/MILKSHAKE for 15% off! ...

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