

Penn Jillette asks about the placebo effect
20 snips Jan 14, 2025
Join the magical Penn Jillette as he sparks a conversation about the placebo effect, leading to laughter and profound insights among the hosts. They delve into personal grooming quirks and share humorous anecdotes about food surprises. The therapeutic benefits of treading water surface alongside discussions on emotional expression and the significance of open communication. Discover the quirky world of magic and belief, coupled with the joy of companionship found in pets, all wrapped in entertaining banter and a sense of community.
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Mustache Mishap
- Tig Notaro ripped off a fake mustache, accidentally removing some of her real mustache too.
- She jokes about mustache-related business ideas.
Naked New Yorker
- Fortune Feimster describes seeing a naked man in a window across from her New York hotel room.
- Tig Notaro jokes it was intentional.
Mystery Box
- Mae Martin receives a mysterious box of baked goods, assuming it's from a secret admirer.
- It turns out to be from a podcast sponsor, Wild Grain.