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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06.28.2022

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. ...

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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! ...
11.09.2021 Rob Bell: What Happens After We Die? (Part II) Rainn and Reza sit down with speaker and former pastor Rob Bell to discus again, "What Happens After We Die?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/realrobbell/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BETTER HELP Visit betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE and take care of you. COMETEER For a ...
11.02.2021 Rob Bell: What Happens After We Die? (Part I) Rainn and Reza sit down with author, speaker and former pastor Rob Bell to ponder, "What Happens After We Die?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/realrobbell/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Better Help Everyone needs to unload to someone who’s unbiased and who ...
10.26.2021 David Choe vs. Rainn Wilson - Creativity and Pain Rainn sit down with artist David Choe to discuss the connection of creativity and pain. https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/davidchoe Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BETTER HELP Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE See ...
10.19.2021 Ben Folds: A Talk on Creativity In this exciting crossover episode, Rainn and Reza sit down with singer songwriter Ben Folds to talk all about creativity. Check out Ben's podcast LIGHTNING BUGS: CONVERSATIONS WITH BEN FOLDS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-bugs-conversations-with-ben-folds/id1554519768 https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan https://www.instagram.com/actualbenfolds SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: RAYCON ...
10.12.2021 Tig Notaro: Why is Laughter the Best Medicine? Rainn and Reza sit down with comedian Tig Notaro to ponder, "Why is Laughter the Best Medicine?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/dontasktig Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: COMETEER For a limited time, you can save 20 Dollars off your first order - ...
10.05.2021 Ai-Jen Poo: How Do You Make People Care? Rainn and Reza sit down with labor activist Ai-Jen Poo to ponder, "How Do You Make People Care?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: BETTER HELP Visit betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of ...
09.28.2021 Jeffrey Sachs: How Do We End Poverty? Rain and Reza sit down with author, economist, and public policy analyst Jeffrey Sachs to ponder, "How Do We End Poverty?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: LIQUID IV Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or ...
09.21.2021 Jason Isbell: Where Does Music Come From? Rainn and Reza sit down with Grammy-winning musician Jason Isbell to ask, "Where Does Music Come From?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks to Our Sponsors RAYCON Right now,Metaphysical Milkshake listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/milkshake. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
09.14.2021 Alua Arthur: How Do You Want To Die? Rainn and Reza sit down with death doula Alua Arthur to ask themselves, "How Do You Want To Die?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks to Our Sponsors LIQUID IV Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can ...
09.07.2021 Brooke Baldwin: What Can Men Learn from Women? Rainn and Reza sit down with journalist and author Brooke Baldwin to ponder, "What Can Men Learn from Women?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/brooke_baldwin Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: FOUR SIGMATIC Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee ...
08.31.2021 Dr. Moogega Cooper: Should We Colonize Mars? Rainn and Reza sit down with NASA scientist Dr. Moogega Cooper to ponder, "Should We Colonize Mars?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/moogega/?hl=en Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: NOOM Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at ...
08.24.2021 Liz Plank: What Does It Mean To Be a Man? Rainn and Reza sit down with feminist scholar Liz Plank to ask, "What Does It Mean To Be a Man?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan https://www.instagram.com/feministabulous Special Thanks To Our Sponsors Liquid I.V. Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulknationwide at Costco or you ...
08.17.2021 Gabor Mate: Why Are We Addicted to Everything? Rainn and Reza sit down with world renowned addiction specialist Dr. Gabor Mate to ponder, "Why Are We Addicted To Everything?" @rainnwilson @rezaaslan Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Linkedin Talent Solutions Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/MILKSHAKE Four Sigmatic ...
08.10.2021 Naomi Klein: How Do We Change Everything? Rainn and Reza sit down with author Naomi Klein to ponder, "How Do We Change Everything?" @RainnWilson @Rezaaslan Special thanks to our Sponsors Munk Pack: To get started, just go to Munkpack.com and select ANY product, then enter the code ...
08.03.2021 Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble: Are the Kids Alright? Rainn and Reza sit down with esteemed Psychologist Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble to ask, "Are the Kids Alright?" @rezaaslan @rainnwilson Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: NOOM Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at NOOM.COM/MILKSHAKE. ...
07.27.2021 Pete Holmes: Are You Sure? Rainn and Reza sit down with comedian Pete Holmes and ask themselves, "Are You Sure?" @rainnwilson @rezaaslan @peteholmes Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: GRAMMARLY Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/ MILKSHAKE BLINKIST Go to Blinkist ...
07.20.2021 Mike Schur: Are You A Good Person? Rainn and Reza sit down with Tv Show Creator Mike Schur to ask themselves, "Are You A Good Person?" @RainnWislon @Reza Aslan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/MILKSHAKEto grab a variety pack and try it today! ...

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