Rainn Wilson (The Office, Metaphysical Milkshake) joins us this week to discuss his tools for managing a controversial ego, the moment that changed things for him while filming The Office, and how he defines purpose and happiness in life. We discuss therapy without parents and may have just inspired a special third version of Rainn coming back next time. Als ... Show More
Feb 3
ED BEGLEY JR.: Hollywood Resilience, Carrie Fisher Memories & Life With Parkinson’s
Ed Begley Jr. (St. Elsewhere, This Is Spinal Tap) takes us on a journey through one of the most unbelievable lives in Hollywood. From unknowingly hanging out with Charles Manson to forming a lifelong friendship with Carrie Fisher, Ed opens up about his wild past, near-death exper ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 27
MADS MIKKELSEN & BRYAN FULLER: Finding Humanity in Darkness & Dust Bunny Creative Trust
Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Casino Royale) and Bryan Fuller (Dust Bunny, Hannibal) join us for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about their creative partnership, trust between actor and director, and the strange beauty found inside dark stories. Mads reflects on his ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 20
TOM WILSON: Back to the Future Legacy, Stand Up Survival & Finding Self Respect Beyond Applause
Tom Wilson (Back to the Future, SpongeBob SquarePants) joins us for a deeply reflective, funny, and unexpectedly moving conversation about legacy, identity, and the long shadow of iconic roles. Tom opens up about the weight of Back to the Future, how fame can both elevate and tra ... Show More
1h 26m
Jul 2023
Rainn Wilson | Club Random with Bill Maher
Bill Maher and Rainn Wilson on the time Rainn saw the face of God, Bill’s love of The Office, how The Office writers created Dwight Shrute, comparing the end of The Office to the end of Succession, the unrelenting darkness of the British sensibility, Rainn’s book Soul Boom, wheth ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2023
Rainn Wilson: "I was so unhappy during The Office!" (Dwight Schrute)
From a childhood in the jungle to Dunder Mifflin and fame, this is the Rainn Wilson you don’t know.
In this new episode Steven sits down with actor, comedian, podcaster and author, Rainn Wilson. Rainn is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the US version of the TV sitcom ‘Th ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2019
After Life Ricky Gervais' latest show comes to NETFLIX
In this week's episode of Netflixed, Helen Daly is joined by Netflix-expert Callum Crumlish to debate Ricky Gervais latest series about grief and depression, After Life. As it explores themes around loneliness, mental health and death, this offering seems a far cry from The Offic ... Show More
23m 44s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Why, you might fairly ask, am I interviewing Rainn Wilson, best known for his star turn on the sitcom <em>The Office</em> ... Show More