Rainn Wilson | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan interviews Rainn Wilson (new book ‘Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution’) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something’s wrong – and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Glowing Intro
3:20 Soul Boom
11:47 Anxiety
18:18 Growing up in Bahà’í Faith / Studying Religion
26:34 Senior Citizen Anxiety
33:30 Talk Shows
35:30 People Pleaser / Spiritual Practice
47:30 Gratitude
51:06 Satan
54:05 Hypnosis
57:39 Dwight
1:03:59 Post-Traumatic Growth
1:05:20 Spiritual Disease
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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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Sponsors:
https://rocketmoney.com/NEAL
@TheTruthwithPaul
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Neil, I wonder if you could make the connection between greed and what Jesus calls sin (and the downstream implications of said sin and the impacts that has on Humanity). I wonder if you might be able to better understand the moral aspects of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Not a sermon just a thought. I love your show Neil. ✌️♾️
@mariegoleti
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
How do i cancel my rocket money subscription? A4af
@Crazyswamphag
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I think im in love.
@EricDavis22
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
parks and rec
@peterryan4185
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Conan, the greatest of them all, does a podcast now!
@mountainclawoutdoors
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Oof, sorry had to stop
@Ricoque-u2m
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Ping Pong is building coal mines in Africa, destroying Kenya’s rain forest and got rid of Affirmative Action for Black Americans that was there to remedy their free labor due to chattel slavery.
Ping Pong also has a monopoly on the manufacture of natural fully black haircare products.
@emmittmorgans8076
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
All the talk of Hungry Ghosts makes me realize I now HAVE to listen to the now-exactly-10-year-old OK Go album.
@nickdusek5104
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
The Dwight transition was fantastic.😂
@corncobjohnsonreal
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
This episode left me rolling in my grave
@Musical.Holmes
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
"Humanity is hitting bottom… Here, buy my book about it…"
@StupidKarenscaught
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
He just doesn't get that without a script, he's just not funny… Nice guy, thoughtful…. But lol funny?!? Just, no ..
@stephaniehendricks3537
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I think neal talking to john mulaney would make a great episode. I think it would have interesting topics and be an interesting conversation between 2 people
@Westions
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Brennan. Bolt tower?
@KipArmadillo
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Respectfully, Neal, nobody should be dependent upon "supercop God" to do the right thing and not hurt others. Minus religion, and fear of an angry god, basic humanity, integrity, empathy, and general decency serve us just fine.
@ladygreeneggs
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Harry Mudd forever. I never saw the office.
@sundesertmoon
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
As a Buddhist and mindfulness practitioner – I'd just like to add that I don't see my wants or attachments as things to "release" ~ but it's moreso about tending to them with great intention, kindness, and care. Like, let me validate that very, very human part of myself with a lot of loving kindness. Then it makes it easier to loosen the grip of whatever the want/attachment/expectation is. Love your podcast, Neil. This is really juicy stuff.
@tyson3577
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Central Creation Force….Central Processing Unit. It's all just a simulation.
@RoofDoctorsJoanne
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
No one cares about you
@bessmahaneypilates8638
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
There are two vehicles of Buddhism…Hinayana Buddhism believes in non attachment. Mahayana Buddhism believes that Earthly Desires Equal Enlightenment. I practice Nichiren Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism. You can change all your sufferings to Enlightenment in this lifetime…So happy for you Rainn. You are cool. ❤
@Fallen_feathers-q2h
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
"I aspire to detachment" is the most al-anon statement I've ever heard (in a good way)
@carlosavila7373
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Neal Brennan and this podcast saved my life.
God bless you, Neal Brennan.
I love you.
@jessiecoghlan7010
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Looking forward to reading the book, loved this chat…
@RaquelFoster
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
"Hey Mr. Donut Man who's trynna kill you?"
"I don't know but they better not!"
@Hupernike45
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Hey guys. First, everybody needs Jesus. Second, religion hasn't been the cause of anything. People are the cause of things. Good or bad. More blood has been shed in the name of atheism than in the name of religion – Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot, etal. Absolutely no blood has been shed by the "leader" of Christianity, only by people misrepresenting Him.
@AdamJones381
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I like Rainn called Neal on the intro, I thought it was like a joke at first.
@parisaforpeace
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
"Satan is the insistent self."
@HeadlineCrimeSusan
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Love Rainn! Fantastic conversation
@hilpei3675
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Shamanism is lovely — a way to engage with spirit via the natural world — it has rituals, sound, dance, fire, creativity, power-animals… all the good stuff. I see it as a very playful way to transcend the ordinary.
@JRZTXN
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Rainn not being in The Handmaid’s Tale was truly a missed opportunity
@JoshLange3D
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Lol at the balls on Rainn to heckle Bert during his acceptance speech–respect…
@chazblank2717
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
34:13 Rainn doing a perfect Leno right here
@haber_nagerie
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
You could definitely let Rain throttle Dwight. The fact that you can animate Dwight behind him means you can put him in his stranglehold. Come people make it happen 🙏🏼
@victorgreen1176
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
The Office didn’t even make up ‘that’s what she said—“, that was aroujd many years before the Office jacked it and used it in an unfunny way, which seemed like the only way Steve Carell could do anything, “That’s what she said” was probably made up by a middle school girl in 1992 or something. Too bad the star of the show had to be,’by far, the shittiest part of the show
@scott3013
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
primmer?
@TexRobNC
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
This hit hard https://youtu.be/GEPQebbix2o?t=537 I have changed massively, and late in life…but damnit, I've literally died and come back
@TankorSmash
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I would have liked a longer Dwight section!
@Fonzop
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Great talk, boys. I liked it.
@Hmoo424
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I hate it when actors dislike their famous characters,,
They should be thankful that they got the opportunity to perform in unforgettable roles..
@Gnight787
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I saw Neal at Goodnight’s in NC. I was so drunk I fell down the club stairs and missed half the show. 3 years sober since.
@The_Gun_Driver
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I really needed this
@victorian1707
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
A bear is gonna eat my face🤣🤣🤣🤣
@tiffanybeta
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I love Rainn so much. I wish he would listen to younger people more, I think it would alleviate a lot of his anxieties. IDK why, he just seemed closed off to new ideas somehow.
@neofprefect
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I kept thinking of the anxiety to me thing and as I processed it, terms and reasons I would think of started popping up as I processed my memories. This interview is the most relatable I’ve seen so for to me.
@wendymeeks5264
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Rainn, you're awesome. Just keep doing you
@wendymeeks5264
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
My family and me adore you.
@troppo7
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I never realized it before but Rainn reminds me so much of Rick Rubin.
@RegularSean
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
I stopped listening and shut off the episode as soon as he said "I call him sky daddy."
@mikemoreno3271
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Rainn, You don't need to sell your soul.
@taylorreid5347
February 27, 2026 at 9:08 am
Well now I'm crying. Thank you, truly.
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