Rick Glassman, is God Not Cool in Comedy? | Ep 1 | Soul Boom

Rainn Wilson sits down with comedian @rickglassman (Take Your Shoes Off podcast, ABC's Not Dead Yet), known for his sharp wit and unique comedic timing. The two ponder their spiritual beliefs and fears that speaking on God could polarize the audience. Rick opens up about his adult diagnosis of autism and how this revelation shed light on his unique approach to communication, both offstage and on. He shares how this provided him with a lens through which to re-evaluate his mental health, past interactions and struggles for connection. They delve into the art of joke-telling, discussing the delicate balance between making the audience laugh and letting them in on the joke, creating a shared space of understanding and enjoyment.
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In this episode, we discuss:
0:00 Cold Open
1:22 Is God Too Polarizing in Comedy?
11:02 How Rick’s View on Judaism Has Changed Recently
15:39 Spirituality vs. Religion
19:05 Rick's Special Connection to His Family
20:32 Expanding our Definition of Family to the World
22:40 Faith Without Works is Dead
24:05 How Can I Be More Loving?
27:46 How Bill Lawrence Led to Rick Glassman's Adult Autism Diagnosis
30:47 Why Rick Stopped Talking About His Autism, Miscommunication & Symptoms
33:18 My Autism Changed my Comedy
37:50 Rainn's Superpower on "The Office"
40:39 Establishing Boundaries
41:53 Rick's Special Classes in School
43:30 Rainn Calls Rick's Parents
45:43 What Did Rick Struggle With in School?
48:25 How Rick Realized He Needed a Diagnosis
49:09 Communicating With Comedians & Recognizing the Bit
49:45 A Flaw in the Social System
50:33 That Didn't Feel Good, What's Your Intent?
54:18 The Basketball Game That Changed Rick's Life
58:00 Is There an Autism Spectrum and Where is the Line?
1:00:00 How Autism Was Explained to Rick
1:05:40 Different Levels of Mental Health Issues
1:08:52 How Rick's Podcast Helps Him Communicate Better
1:09:14 Will Rainn Go On Rick's Podcast TYSO?
1:10:29 Why Rick Likes Talking About Autism Now
1:13:01 Rick Gets Emotional About Diagnosis, the Importance of Self-Improvement & Growth
1:23:27 Why The Office is So Good to Rick Glassman
1:25:15 Rainn's Imrov Story
1:28:01 Accepting If/When People Don't Like You & Being Honest With Your Feelings
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[@rickglassman]

I have a feeling this is going to be good.

[@elonmusk1010]

We meet again Rick glassman

[@aome15672]

Every successful podcast launch starts with @rickglassman, right Bobbi?

[@FunghiJacob]

Snap your fingers now

[@MyIceShine]

Soulboom Rainn Wilson God Comedy and you? There is any possible way to this of not being a sucess?

[@3K4peikos]

Wow what are the chances.. i have the same exact feeling

[@samss1051]

I’ve gone back and forth on religion, and boy are my arms tired

[@jond661]

Phenomenal joke

[@Aragedie]

😂😂😂

[@arnarorsigriarson8596]

I don't get it. This arms tierd joke flies over my head 😢

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@@arnarorsigriarson8596it’s Rick Glassman’s inside joke, for lack of a better term

[@arnarorsigriarson8596]

@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 Yeah, I figured. But what is it a reference to?

[@llxxlxxlxxll]

This is one of the first time I've seen Rick be "out of character" or not being "on" comedically. It's really cool to see this side of him.

[@albydaniels]

check his podcast, lots of sincere moments amongst the absurdity

[@llxxlxxlxxll]

@@albydaniels oh I listen to his podcast frequently.

[@jessavalanche]

This is amazing

[@siscomatos]

@@llxxlxxlxxllhe very regularly gets serious on TYSO, not sure what you mean

[@llxxlxxlxxll]

@@siscomatos he does have moments of it. But the majority of the podcast he absolutely is a silly goose. This almost had zero of his silliness. I would say his podcast is normal 10% serious and 90% silly goose. This felt like the opposite of that. It’s possible I have missed his completely serious episodes. I haven’t seen every single episode

[@franciscosuarez4725]

Rick Glassman as the first guest sign me uuuppp!!!!

[@user-qg2qe7fr8i]

Creed was the 1st guest

[@MyloOutDa]

Rick is The Podcastmaker

[@RG-tm7uq]

? this is the second episode my guy

[@MyloOutDa]

@@RG-tm7uq It literally says Ep 1

[@Steveatetheicecream]

Jew

[@nimimerkillinen]

duncan trussel would be another perfect guest too

[@kylebrake556]

I agree, but also I feel the two would just argue diferoption circles around one another

[@ericyoungblood]

Good rec, I would also like to see David Choe

[@apariver]

torille

[@jesperhalvarsson801]

@@kylebrake556 Not sure what you mean by diferoption, but i don't think they would get stuck in arguments. Duncan is very agreeable and would definitely find Rainn's points of views interesting, and vice-versa.

[@typicalrockandroll]

@@ericyoungbloodor David Cross

[@FishAlmighty]

Thank you for being open about your journey and helping the autistic community feel more comfortable and safe. You da man, rick

[@JericKo]

Rick Glassman has a very strong presence in the podcast and dramatic acting community

[@johng.4711]

Don’t forget about his basketball and Magic The Gathering acumen. A true man for all seasons.

[@michaelbranchini9133]

Cant just make a blanketed statement like that

[@mkwilson38]

⁠you can…but please appease us with the proper blanket drop.

[@jond661]

He's also got a foot in the flooring game too.

[@davidbush4413]

This reads like it was written by Glassman, lol.

[@ArjanGroe]

It's almost insane (meant in the most positive way) how sincere this is. Thanks for sharing, being vulnerable both.

[@SoulBoom]

🫶🫶

[@jeremymonahan3710]

Two award winning actors just sitting down for a chat, can’t beat that!

[@jeremymonahan3710]

@greatjobent huh… they are both in fact award winning actors… and this is in fact a chat… sooooo

[@amarjeetdot]

@@jeremymonahan3710 greatjobent was so embarrassed by his comment, that he deleted his entire channel. lol

[@stevemaher9778]

This is how you have a genuine and respectful conversation.

[@DrTurkMD]

A lot of respect on Rick’s end to be so present throughout. Minimal bits. Honest and resonant. Really good showing from Glassman. I think Rainn tends to fish the best out of his guests. Sometimes - just by listening. Not edgy questions or chemistry-driven banter. Soulful.

[@MassiveScore]

So glad to see Rick is still willing to help out small content creators

[@SoulBoom]

We all gotta start somewhere! -Rainn

[@cowinheaven]

​@@mmalandsbirdies4012whoosh

[@CancelFlipping]

@@mmalandsbirdies4012 it's a joke bruh. Maybe you should get tested for the 'tism

[@mmalandsbirdies4012]

@@CancelFlipping , Got it, I'm not myself, no sense of humor w/ out mead. 😂

[@samrug]

Rick Glassman is phenomenal.

[@BLUE-wk8wh]

Him and his child predator friends!

[@BeautifullyResilient23]

I've been following Rick for a while and when he does talk about being neurodivergent, I feel like it's really important and vulnerable for him, but it's so valuable for people that may not have understood the things that come with autism before. Rec encourage me to do my own research. It helps me understand certain people in my family, who have autism and a whole lot of us have ADHD, which is also neurodivergent, including myself. I really appreciate how Rick can be funny and then serious. That's the best balance. I clicked on this for Rick but I think I'll stay listening for Rainn.

[@SoulBoom]

We strive to be a community that allows for open and honest conversations like these. Thank you for listening and please stick around! Lots of more great content to come!

[@BeautifullyResilient23]

Looking forward to it.

[@MILKSHAKEPOD]

RICK GLASSMAN IN THE FIRST EP?! Let’s go!!

[@jorgecostanza7147]

Multiple award winning businessman, comedian, and actor, Rick Glassman? Sweet guest.

[@user-bd7jx1hm9w]

"I just want to acknowledge what you may be feeling right now and thankyou for feeling brave enough to feel it here" ❤BOOM If only everyone could have someone to hold space for them this way.

[@youtubh3r472]

*starts a new podcast *Gets Rick Glassman

[@f0x845]

Rick's story his parents told about him being in special classes in school was so similar to mine. It was mainly a confidence issue for me, I never thought I could do the work. As an adult I wish I could tell that child how smart they were. Thanks for being so open, Rick.

[@SoulBoom]

🩵🩵

[@user-bd7jx1hm9w]

This was me too.. to get things done I'd need someone with me (mirroring) for my brain to kick in and do it. And also there's an aspect of executive dysfunction where you don't know where to start. It may seem simple to others.. but it can be overwhelming. And the cherry ontop is finding out you're dyslexic too.. so you're a visual thinker.. so you see things in your brain like it's a projector.. and teachers are like.. why can't they do the task. Our brains are different and we never got a God damn instruction manual.. and there's no helpline to call just hold music (people having no idea how to help) and trying but making things worse and you feel more incapable with neurotypical solutions to neurodivergent brains. Okay I'm done 😊 haha Great podcast. ❤🎉

[@veryfitting]

Coming from working in the healthcare sector, there's something we talk about called compassion fatigue. It means that the extension of your compassionate instincts can be taken too far because your boundaries are being pushed without consent. The consent part is sometimes missed, or replaced with "you chose your job". I would say that while Rainn has spoken about doing it monthly by month and by his choosing, be careful how far you go because I've seen the most conscious and put together people break down from compassion fatigue leading to complete burnout layered with heavy guilt for feeling like they've failed.

[@Aragedie]

So true. I'm a catastrophic work comp adjuster x 21 years and deal with deaths and severe life altering injuries. And IT IS draining. Being a super empath, I have learned to block some of the stuff, but I feel so drained after even a day of listening to people complain and project and be devastated all day long. And boy are my arms tired....sorry had to add that. 😂 but yes these types of jobs are sooo draining.

[@freshyfreshyfresh]

You can’t find a better podcaster than the glass master.

[@DavidJGemini]

I'm a 34 year old man and I am crying. Thanks Rainn and Thank you Rick.

[@davidevans1723]

SECTRUUUUUUUM 😉

[@Vladivostok29]

Take your meds

[@DavidJGemini]

I will if you will, sounds like you need them pal

[@fishcakepro]

@@Vladivostok29 🤖

[@lukekendrick4271]

I’m 34 and we’re still just boys

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

"The self love movement is beautiful and necessary, but not at the expense of growth" Beautiful 👌.

[@djmir4]

As a currently undiagnosed neurodivergent this was a very powerful conversation for me. Thank you both for doing what you do. I relate to both of your experiences in different ways and the past 3 years have been a time of discovery for me. Its been enlightening and difficult and hard to deal with but ultimately necessary and good. I cant wait to keep watching more from both of you!

[@SoulBoom]

🫶

[@campscramps]

Holy SHIT-the excitement I felt seeing this mash-up. I’m like 30 second in, and I’m prepared for some life-changing dialogue. I’m sure I won’t regret saying this in an hour, but: PERFECT FIRST GUEST

[@BLUE-wk8wh]

The guy who likes child predators is the perfect first guest ? 🤔

[@iroh7240]

As an adult, who mainly works and has little to no time with friends, this ep is a great example why I love podcasts. I would love to have these kinds of conversations but that isn't available to me right now. I listen/watch a lot of comedian podcasts and it fills the gab for wit and humor in my life. This pod will help fill the love and passion I have for these kinds of conversations/topics. I really appreciate that. Sometime life can disconnect you. Things like like connect me back to the things I love

[@LuminousSapien]

Good job Rick and Rain! Great first podcast man!!! :D the most annoying thing a podcast host can do it cut off their guest and interrupt them frequently. Youre really good at communicating Rain, let the guest present their ideas and you do an incredible job at navigating and steering a conversation. Well done!

[@SoulBoom]

hope you'll tune in next week!

[@tsedubgyatso]

As a Buddhist monk and huge fan of the Office and Rainn Wilson , this is now my favorite podcast 😊 🙏

[@benseal3072]

I cant wait for the Steve Carroll Episode

[@MasDouc]

Oh my God please

[@MrROMAND15]

Episode 1? Could be episode 300 with the quality! Great job Rainn love to see this side of you! The down to earth, genuine human to human interactions. Love it.

[@SoulBoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@aotphixion]

I flew here from the TYSO podcast and boy are my arms tired. Can’t wait to listen to this new pod! RICK! RICK! RICK! RICK!

[@roliepolieolie8230]

I love Rick so much. Selling your autism, so relatable. It’s one of my most frustrating things. “Idk dude everybody does that” “you don’t seem autistic”. It’s inevitable. I don’t even bring up my autism all that much, only in situations where I kinda have to and it’s always met with judgement and stupid questions

[@erickochoa1769]

Rainn honestly man keep this stuff up I love this… honestly the most honest/ loving/ funny asf podcast can’t wait for me to

[@SoulBoom]

🤗

[@magalijuarez7202]

I named my daughter after you 🫶🏽 her nickname is “Rainn Wilson” 😂 I was about 3 months pregnant and I was watching “Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss” and we still didn’t have a baby name picked out at the time. I related to the show and fell in love with the name Rainn! I definitely recommend watching “Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss”

[@Joshwagandha]

I don't ever feel the need to comment on a video or whatever, but I had to for this one. This being the first Soul Boom, I feel happier, lighter, smarter, and more connected to the world around me just from listening to you two talk. Rainn and Rick are the breathe of fresh air we all need to fill our bodies with. Thank you for starting this Rainn and thank you Rick for being you. I can't wait to hear the next one! Side note: did you guys know that Rick Glassman has a podcast? It's not mentioned in this episode at all but just a fun TIL I thought I'd share.

[@IceKoldKilla]

I'm high and really enjoying this conversation. I love it when people get straight to the point especially with ADHD although my weed helps me focus insanely. It's when I can be creative for long periods of time instead of being distracted every 10 minutes or grow restless doing one thing.

[@mariee.5912]

People who say Rick doesn't have autism don't understand what ASD is.

[@danielleuhbelle]

I am currently in the process of being assessed for ASD at age 32 after over a decade of misdiagnoses (major depression, social anxiety, BPD, bipolar) and listening to your experience feels so validating it’s exactly what I’m feeling right now thank you very very very much for sharing this I cannot tell you how much this just helped me

[@jmaice83616]

I relate so so much too Rick's a journey with Autism because I had to face the hard reality that I have autism and it has been a nightmare of a struggle for me to try to get diagnosed and get help and treatment that I need and life has been very difficult for me because of the mental and autistic things that I struggle with. I have appointment set up, but they're not for like 7 months down the road because it's so hard to get into the doctor for these types of things.

[@likesunflowers]

At 49:31 - i have never related to something more. "I never knew if it was a joke or not," and the subsequent development of that kind of sense of humor, where joking and sincerity are not mutually exclusive... That really resonates with me

[@Soloplayerggz]

Couldn't have picked a better first guest. Rick is the man

[@gummywormjim]

This is SO comforting and good to hear. I was raised Bahai annd I drifted away from it in my rebelious years, but as a man in my 30's, I have almost the exact same view as Rainn and I think it is absolutely worth exploring the intersection of religion and spirituality and all of the pros and cons that come with our understanding of existence.

[@cabbytabby]

The core difference between spirituality and religion, is that you’re *beholden* to something outside yourself, whereas in spirituality you’re not.

[@derekedwards7775]

Honestly, best Guest!

[@Liselotteyes]

Spirituality as in you are beholden to nothing > means letting go of all that is not nothing. There is no core but God! Blessings to you all friends

[@robinisbell8513]

Thats just like, your opinion, man.

[@capatheist]

So from the outside observers perspective there is no difference?

[@capatheist]

When we die there is nothing. Sorry kids.

[@vmargotpaez]

I really appreciated his honesty and sharing his vulnerable side when discussing being autistic and his diagnosis. I'm also on the spectrum and it's hard to find this kind of authenticity even among autistic content creators.

[@kimberlykemp6890]

I’m an autistic self advocate and ambassador on the board of an autism self advocacy organization. I live for these conversations. And I also love my autism. I’d love to talk to you both! lol I just paused this video at the point of breaking down autism and brushing on the topic of masking. I have spent the last few years on my own personal hero/healing journey. I had to stop this video and post another comment stressing the part about more in depth of the autistic experience. I would love to talk with you guys about it all. I have a few special interests. Some of which simultaneously come and go in cycles. But for the past I don’t even know how many years at this point, the top interests have been autism, psychology, spirituality and philosophy. With a side of mental health and wellness. As I mentioned earlier, I live for these conversations and would love to speak with you guys in more depth. Let me know👍🏻

[@Frank7489]

I was glued to the screen for this

[@SoulBoom]

🫶

[@wavehellhole]

Having the glass man on for the first episode feels like cheating in the best way and I’m here for it

[@glenrose7482]

Rainn Wilson your examples of autistic coded characters are spot on and already shows a vast array of different presentations. Your own life example of autistic masking is also spot on and is echoed by many autistic individuals. I actually watched this as I thought it was you talking about your own autistic experience as I had no idea who Rick was. Thank you both for sharing.

[@MrBobbyfresh]

Glassman is a great first guest, easy subscription; congrats Rainn!

[@eXit-mm3zg]

18:30 love the whole goal of Soul Boom of finding the commonality of religions. If anyone is interested it's the concept of Perennial Philosophy!

[@NiinaSKlove]

🙋🏼‍♀️ - I’m autistic too! ❤ Late diagnosed (in my late 30s) and it was such a relief in so many ways to finally get a broader understanding of some parts of myself.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Knowing how big of an "Office"-fan Rick is, gives me so much second-hand enjoyment!!

[@apdancinglime]

Can I just add to the list of wonderful feedback, that it’s so pleasantly refreshing and humble for Rainn to go through and like people’s comments and reply to them? You don’t see that hardly ever anymore, and it’s not like he’s just some small-time podcast who’s getting his first ever public attention, either. What a wholesome dude, not just for the show but all the way around.

[@pedrova8058]

1:03:29 A characteristic issue of autism is that it presents an "asymmetric profile". Neurotypicals are more or less good doing a lot of things, there's a certain regularity within the "average." But people on the spectrum have that "irregular/spiky" profile, they can be very very good at two or three things, but have enormous difficulties in two or three other things that, for most people, are simple and everyday skills (like you are very good in intense periods of concentration, hyperfocus, but the anxiety of talking on the phone or keeping order with bills/deadlines is almost impossible) And we are not necessarily talking about savant-type ability, it's just that irregularity in the social/emotional skills profile; you can't cope (at least not for a long time, burnout is a thing) with all the common "expected" things of a neurotypical. Little things that are taken for granted in everyone are not "natural" for people on the spectrum, you just don't get it (but of course you can rationalize them, that's masking, like playing a highly curated script about social skills)

[@brandonferguson895]

This was fantastic. I could listen to these two talk for hours and hours. I could listen so much that my arms would get so tired.

[@SoulBoom]

Boy, ours are!

[@johnbrandon94016]

I’ve never known religion, I come from a home of scientists. I’m far too pragmatic to ever believe in any one religion, and I philosophically define myself as an absurdist. Nonetheless, this was a fascinating watch, and was well worth the time spent. Looking forward to more. I hadn’t heard of the Baha’i faith before just now, but I do see the value for many to lead a life with spirituality at the forefront. Not that either of you said this, but I do resent the idea that being spiritual is a prerequisite to having a strong moral compass, or even that it’s a prerequisite to finding a ‘tribe’. I have, and love and adore all of my people, and they run the gamut of religious beliefs.

[@coreyano]

Nice post. As far the connection between morality and spirituality, i would say morality exists not in the physical world but the mental, emotional world. So moral terms like responsibility and generosity are felt. We talk about a moral compass on a soul level. I think the connection between the moral compass and spirituality, or the soul, is just semantic. It's just making the distinction from the physical to the emotional and conceptual. Not sure how i clear i was but again, great post!

[@stevehunt914]

Ricky's on the loose! I love watching people do that face when they suddenly fall in love with Rick,. The wit, the banter, the emotional intelligence,... and i say that wearing outside clothes while inside. I also admire Rainn's mission with this podcast,... you may want to get Pete Holmes on if you haven't already, his grasp on religion/philosophy/spirituality/theosophy/comedy is a close 2nd to Russell Brand.

[@ALoafOfBubbles]

rick and rainn are some of my favorite humans. but that painting behind rainn is definitely one of my favorite paintings

[@ALoafOfBubbles]

also please turn the lava lamp on next time. incredible ep , just needs 1 oz more mood lighting

[@brandychainani8791]

This is incredible. What an episode!

[@theendarkenedilluminatus4342]

2:56 ahhh, just in time. This is exactly the sort of conversation I was hoping to find here. Thank you so much, you bless us, truly.

[@Badnewsfeminist]

Fantastic debut episode! I’m a 40 year old woman with a life of “mental health”, and recently realized that I am very likely autistic, and this conversation was just amazing and cathartic to listen to.

[@SoulBoom]

So glad you love it!!

[@thekillercardinal]

Great pod. Some ideas to chew around. Rick, thank you for your vulnerability in revisiting a "low" in your story. I was really glad to hear Bill Lawrence on Pete Holme's' You Made it Weird' this past year because he was as cool in long format as I imagined.

[@joed3813]

Love to see Rick being raw, honest, and reflective about his diagnosis. Truly admirable

[@GoudyFivecoats]

I am puerto rican and we are very comfortable talking about poops and farts lol. Anyhow, came here to say...I love this podcast! Thank you for deep conversations and also humor. Love it ❤

[@bruvhole5334]

Congrats Rainn on getting award winning dramatic actor Rick Glassman

[@MyloOutDa]

#1 Comedian/Podcaster in the World Only makes sense he'd be episode #1

[@Nunuforfun]

Countdown has begun 🎉 I’m so here for it!

[@Naejakire3]

See, the autism discussions are so important, especially for women. Women with autism present in a different way than what is typically recognized as being "autistic". So many in my life were like "duh, we know".. But there were a few who said I wasnt.. I thought the same too, like.. You have no idea what I do when people arent around. You know the masked me. You have nooo idea what goes on in my head. It got worse when everyone started self diagnosing on tiktok.. Now, everyone thinks everyone is just making up that they're autistic to be "different"

[@LordConstrobuz]

autism is fake, look at the rate of diagnosis over the past few decades, its totally manufactured.

[@fordbowers]

Here we go !!!

[@deelee2584]

Rainn saying he wants to go deep and then having Rock Glassmunch on. Best irony punch ever 🔥🔥💞 please do Bert Krunchy next ❤️❤️❤️

[@PumpaXXL]

I am glad I found this podcast. It is so nice to have a slow evening with Rainn and his guest.

[@user-ve5eu2es1d]

Rick Glassman... saving people since 2019

[@joshcash4386]

This is the most seen I’ve ever felt. I’ve loved both Rainn and Rick , this podcast needs to be a seen by anyone questioning if they might be on the spectrum. I was diagnosed in my 30’s as well.

[@thehaleybird]

I'm so excited for your podcast, Rainn! And Rick - you are so thoughtful, articulate, and insightful. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with us. We even got Debbie on the phone! What a beautiful combination of humans!

[@theotherjenna]

Love that this is the first episode and shocked that these two weren’t already great friends. There wasn’t an awkward moment and their chemistry is great. Love you both!

[@BLUE-wk8wh]

I believe Rainn has some morals .. I hope Rainn will distance himself from this disgusting dude when he learn more about ricks morals!

[@theotherjenna]

@@BLUE-wk8wh since I see you’re commenting on a lot of people’s comments, you want to expand on that?

[@BLUE-wk8wh]

@@theotherjenna go watch Rick be all buddy buddy with Chris Delia and co and all the excuses he has for why it’s okay to be friend with and give time on his show for predators ✌️

[@brandonmitchell3424]

Love both of you guys! Mics sound great...look forward to more episodes!

[@Nunuforfun]

The more we realize we can only control how we feel, the less other people’s opinions will affect us. With that understanding we have a solid ground under our feet, we gain control over ourselves and then we can better understand how we feel. Self acceptance was the first step for me. And by the way, how I LOVE this podcast already! Thank you 🌻

[@hellocrya]

Best guest you could have gotten. 🎉

[@TheSidneyBean]

I'm so excited that this dropped. I've been looking forward to this podcast and it is absolutely wonderful.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

The main thing I have learned about Spirituality is: In the Spiritual aspect everything is so simple and beautiful, in the human aspect everything is so much more complicated and complex!! It is indeed VERY MUCH SO the experience of a Spitual Being in a human body and being able to ADAPT to this material matrix and the Laws that apply to this material World!!!!! Much Love And Peace To All, I Am Practicing Compassion And Learning To Being Less Attached To External Things!!! After all it is a Learning Experience for a Spiritual Being!!!! 🙏🔥🌈✨️❤️

[@fitzdigital7534]

As somebody raised in Unitarian Universalism, which explicitly aligns with a universal spirituality over any specific theological tradition, it feels unfortunate that UUism seems not to be making itself known as a home for answering this question that so many people seek to resolve for themselves. Perhaps its issue is that it itself isn't universal enough culturally or socially (or economically) to be the common meeting place for spiritual exchange and fellowship. All that to say, I think Raine is on to something here and I applaud any effort to build places where people sync up on a deeply human level. "Expanding my sense of who is family" has been a source of great comfort and consternation to me, because once you realize that you can simply care about everyone, a lot of needless and wasteful strife (virtually all of it) becomes visible, and it becomes clear that among the real obstacles in front of us, one of the more important ones is our own fear of living for each other.

[@norab7432]

So glad I heard about this pod coming out when Rainn was on Tiger Belly! Rick is a great first guest. Can’t wait for more episodes!! ☀️✨💛

[@SoulBoom]

We love our Tigerbelly friends!

[@flppr_]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you both for sharing, being open and letting us into such a wonderful and insightful conversation. Can’t wait to tune into the next pod. Much love to you both!

[@Cash42]

Honestly an awesome episode, I expected to have a bit of a harder time getting Into this despite being a big fan of both Rick & Rainn, but I’m all in for this of journey. Best of luck with the podcast. Its very eye opening. I know Rainn’ has talked about how he’s had a hard time promoting this somewhat bc people don’t want to necessarily engage with this sort of thing, but when he said he wants to help with an spiritual revolution, I think this pod has an insane amount of potential in being the forefront of a lot of spiritual conversations within the podcast industry.

[@smartkaboose3806]

"Everyone at marshall rug gallery are family 😊" LMAO

[@DannyDeVitois79]

Man,,,, there’s something about Ricky…. Deep convo, nice episode, insightful,,,,, boom complimented 🫵🏻..

[@rosiefree]

This was fantastic, Rainn and Rick. If we as a species could take this compassion/expansion of your "family" mindset to a systemic approach of political policy like food and wealth disparity, health care, etc, the world would be a better place.

[@SoulBoom]

THIS.

[@coryhalewilliams]

I was deeply moved by this and gained so much from this beautiful and vulnerable (and hilarious) conversation. Thank you both so much for sharing this!

[@SoulBoom]

Thank you for listening!

[@MaxCastles]

Great episode. Rick is phenomenal.

[@Aragedie]

What a way to open Rainn's podcast. Ricky, you are always such a great interview. Smart, quick, funny, original. I've been following Rick since he had 2k subs! He just keeps getting better.#OGgobbopper

[@emilyb8452]

This was such a great first episode, I can't wait until the next one! I loved how genuinely curious you were about EACH OTHER and this wasn't just an interview like so many podcasts can be. Love you, and this

[@SoulBoom]

🫶

[@briannamccrary8701]

This was incredible ❤ thank you for being so open..subscribing now and so excited!!! 🙏🏼♥️

[@macabrerealityshorts]

thank you for having Rick on! this was wonderful!!

[@---GOD---]

"I think it sucks that I can't have you on my podcast" LOL, man, I tell you.. .Rick is something else.

[@Scawt1eWilly]

This podcast was so important. Thank you!

[@landers5486]

What an amazing start to a new podcast. So happy to have a podcast like this come into the mix and such a perfect choice of first guest. Also generally speaking pods take a little time to settle but they just found a natural rhythm straight off the bat, led by Rainn who is simply a natural. I know it's essentially just a conversation but in reality there's a lot more to it and they just knocked it out of the park day one, which is a lot easier said than done. Can't wait to see more... Neal Brennan... David Cross... Both are doing the pod circuit currently I believe....

[@theAwakenedOne007]

Cant wait to see Rain and Rick on Take Your Shoes Off!

[@user-uw4gx5ql4l]

such a great kickoff, can't wait for more!!

[@theshenoshow8879]

Wow, this just feels so good. Great podcast!

[@whizzkid182]

Rain Wilson, 1st time watching the pod, first thing I noticed was great quality cameras, audio paired with your style of hosting, I really enjoyed it, thank you 🙏