Penn's Sunday School
Penn's Sunday School
Join us as Penn Jillette, Matt Donnelly, and YOU discuss the news of the week. We'll examine religious news, talk about monkeys, and anything else that seems funny or makes us mad. We'll also take your suggestions for things you feel like talking about. We run a live video stream from Show Creators Studios for people with the time and inclination to watch people sitting and talking. The live show starts Sundays at noon Vegas time, at www.twitch.tv/reddirich, & is usually available for download from your favorite podcast aggregator by 9 am Monday morning.
Episodes
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Oct 29, 2025 • 59min
Tony
Penn shares stories and remembers his good friend, artist, writer, actor, Chicago legend and FedEx caller Tony Fitzpatrick.
Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
Negotiating For Your Latte
Penn, Matt, and Reddi are back again for another exclusive Q&A with Patreon members of the congregation. Bass advice, Fool Us behind the scenes, vegan cheese, child volunteers on stage, Penn & Teller get a street named after them, and lots more!
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 5min
My Form Would Be Topiary
Penn, Matt, Reddi, and Fool Us performer Tom Crosbie are joined on Zoom by Patreon members of the congregation for another live Zoom Q&A! Penn & Teller's Desert Bus, coffee and mouse traps, teeth, voices, music, and memory, and lots more.
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
You Did a Talking Horse Movie?
Penn was still sick this week, so he watched a ton of TV and had a surprising experience at the emergency room. Plus, Matt is back out performing magic at sea, Penn reminisces about playing an animated flea opposite Bobcat Goldthwait, how voice acting has changed, The Sopranos, and more.
Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 19min
Live at Scoopfest 2025
Penn, Matt, Goudeau, Reddi, Paul, and Jacob are back live at The Orleans for Scoopfest 2025! Recapping Penn's trips to the UK and Spain, Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe is announced, getting lost, Canada t-shirts, dressing room portraits, a novel way to learn English, and lots more.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 11min
Program Prevention Department
Penn shares his unique plan to wear Canadian shirts while touring Europe. He discusses a captivating experiment on boredom that enhances interaction and offers thoughts on modern communication. The impact of Lenny Bruce’s Palladium routine is explored, along with the intriguing concept of Phobophilia, a sketch-horror show rejected by Fox. Listeners get insights into movie auditions, nostalgic improv reunion plans, and a creative segment collecting dreams to analyze with AI. It's a delightful mix of storytelling and personal anecdotes!
Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
Why Make That Choice?
Penn wonders who’s at his house, a bummed out night in L.A., in depth thoughts on The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, and lots more.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 28min
Paul Provenza - The Right to Die Old
Comedian and filmmaker Paul Provenza joins for a lively chat, reflecting on the 20th anniversary of The Aristocrats. He shares insights on the evolution of comedy, contrasting today’s cringe culture with the legendary styles of Andy Kaufman and Gilbert Gottfried. The trio delves into the aging dynamics in stand-up and the political resurgence of religion in current discourse. They reminisce about the impact of icons like Norm Macdonald and discuss the social significance of joke-telling, all while considering the timelessness of art and comedy.
Sep 3, 2025 • 48min
Fifty Years, Part Two
Join Penn and friends as they delve into the wild world of juggling, touching on Penn's daring performances with unsafe knives at a lively Renaissance Festival. They discuss the nuances of the term 'shoppe,' and the ups and downs of festival crowds contrasted against sold-out Radio City shows. A heartfelt moment arises when Penn supports Carr Hagerman, reflecting on the tumultuous legal battles he faced. The whirlwind schedule rounds off with laughter about potential morning shows and emotional reunions that leave an impact.
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Fifty Years, Part One
Piff the Magic Dragon, a hilarious comedic magician, shares his unforgettable experiences performing at Radio City and the London Palladium. He recounts behind-the-scenes antics, including a near-mishap during a 'sawed in half' act. The conversation highlights the challenges of performing on such grand stages and the delightful camaraderie between magicians like Copperfield and Penn & Teller. Piff also discusses his favorite bit, 'Entropy,' and the audience's enthusiastic reactions, painting a vivid picture of life on stage.
