Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn & Reza

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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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Episodes

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 Noom.com/MILKSHAKE . WONDRIUM We know you’ll love Wondrium, so we put together a special offer for our listeners: A FREE month trial of unlimited acce...

Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min

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 bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to www. LIQUID IV.COM and use code MILKSHAKE at checkout. Munk Pack Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting MunkPack com and ent...

Aug 24, 2021•57 min

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 Just for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/MILKSHAKE . Better Help Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listen...

Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min

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 MILKSHAKE at checkout to save 20% off your purchase. Manscaped Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MILKSHAKE at manscaped.com . Wondrium: Right now, our listeners can get this special offer: A month TRIAL of unlimited access! Go now to Wondrium.com/MILKS...

Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min

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 . MAGIC SPOON Remember, get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at MAGICSPOON.COM/MILKSHAKE and use the code MILKSHAKE to save five dollars off. UPSTART Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today w...

Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min

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 dot com/MILKSHAKE to start your free 7 day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. BETTER HELP Special offer for Metaphysical Milkshake listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/MILKSHAKE . FOUR SIGMATIC Ge...

Jul 27, 2021•50 min

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 /MILKSHAKE to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code MILKSHAKE at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Wondrium: Right now, our listeners can get this special offer: A FREE TRIAL of unlimited access to the entire library! Go now to Wondrium.com/MILKSHAKE to sign up t...

Jul 20, 2021•58 min

Krista Tippett: What is Wisdom?

Rainn and Reza sit down with Krista Tippett to tackle the question: What Is Wisdom? @rainnwilson @rezaaslan Please Support our Sponsors: MANSCAPED Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MILKSHAKE at manscaped.com. FEALS Start feeling better with Feals! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/ MILKSHAKE and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. MUNCK PACK To get started, just go to MUNKPACK.COM and select ANY product, then enter the code MILKSHAKE at checkout to save 20% ...

Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min

Elizabeth Kolbert: Should We Have Dominion Over Nature?

Rainn and Reza sit down with author Elizabeth Kolbert to tackle the profound question: Should We Have Dominion Over Nature? HOST SOCIALS @RainnWilson @RezaAslan Please Support our Sponsors MAGIC SPOON Go to magicspoon.com /MILKSHAKE to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code MILKSHAKE at checkout to save five dollars off your order! ENSO RINGS Go to EnsoRings.com now. And get FREE shipping with the code “StarWars” THE ZEBRA Start comparing quotes for free today by...

Jul 06, 2021•1 hr

Mayim Bialik: Is Religion Still Relevant?

Rainn and Reza sit down with neuroscientist and actress Mayim Bialik to ponder... Is Religion Still Relevant? Listen to Metaphysical Milkshake on: Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Metaphysical-Milkshake-with-Rainn-%26-Reza-id4108980?country=us Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metaphysical-milkshake-with-rainn-reza/id1566052074 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zUGqUkBdL3Cc5IP8DtUEY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min

Adam Grant: What If I'm Wrong?

Rainn and Reza sit down with Adam Grant to tackle the age old question: What If I'm Wrong? Listen to Metaphysical Milkshake on: Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Metaphysical-Milkshake-with-Rainn-%26-Reza-id4108980?country=us Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metaphysical-milkshake-with-rainn-reza/id1566052074 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zUGqUkBdL3Cc5IP8DtUEY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 22, 2021•56 min

Malcolm Gladwell: Why Must We Ruin Everything?

Rainn and Reza sit down with international best selling author Malcolm Gladwell to tackle the age old question: Why Must We Ruin Everything? Listen to Metaphysical Milkshake on: Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Metaphysical-Milkshake-with-Rainn-%26-Reza-id4108980?country=us Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metaphysical-milkshake-with-rainn-reza/id1566052074 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zUGqUkBdL3Cc5IP8DtUEY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 15, 2021•54 min

Life's Big Questions

Rainn and Reza take on their listener's life's big questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2021•49 min

Welcome to Metaphysical Milkshake!

Coming June 15, Rainn and Reza sit down with some of the world's most provocative minds and ask life's deepest questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 04, 2021•2 min

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