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
Jul 14
FRED ARMISEN: SNL Reflections, Becoming Uncle Fester & Hilarious Prince Stories
Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Wednesday) joins us this week for a wide ranging and surprisingly personal conversation about horror movies, drumming, Prince, and the unlikely turn that brought him to comedy. Fred opens up about the moment in his early thirties whe ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 7
HUEY LEWIS: Losing Music to Deafness, Back to the Future Magic & Fishing for a New Life
Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and the News, Back to the Future) joins us this week for a deeply honest conversation about losing his hearing to Meniere's disease and what life looks like on the other side of music. Huey opens up about the worst six months of his life, the cochlear impla ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 30
TORI SPELLING: Sneaking Into 90210, Life After Divorce & Rebuilding Confidence
Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills 90210, Saved by the Bell) joins us this week for a warm, sarcastic, surprisingly vulnerable conversation about growing up as Aaron Spelling's daughter and the lifelong instinct to overcompensate to prove she belongs. Tori opens up about sneaking into ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2020
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson (The Office, Six Feet Under, The Rocker) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman and producer. Rainn joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his feelings about The Office, his experience with the Baha'i faith and his familial connection to acting. ... Show More
1h 51m
Oct 2021
Golden Ticket with Rainn Wilson
This week we’re breaking down “Golden Ticket”, and Rainn Wilson calls in to give an in depth interview about his experience playing the eccentric, unforgettable Dwight Schrute. When Michael’s Willy Wonka inspired “golden ticket” idea backfires, Michael tries to get Dwight to take ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2015
Ep. 54 Rainn Wilson - Ear Biscuits
SoulPancake Co-Founder and star of 'The Office,' Rainn Wilson, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how he prepared for his dramatic role on his new FOX show, 'Backstrom,' his adolescent struggle with and current devotion to his Baha'i faith, and his personal collection of ani ... Show More
1h 9m
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
Oct 2019
Health Care with Rainn Wilson
Hot Dog Fingers! The Health Care episode is here! The Ladies kick things off with some Fast Facts, Pam Sass, and Jenna's 'Sounds of Scranton' soundtrack. Then, the Lion himself, Rainn Wilson (Metaphysical Milkshake Podcast), calls in to discuss this Dwight-centric episode. Rainn ... Show More
53m 12s
<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
