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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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 5min
See You Next Eye Surgery
Penn flew to Los Angeles for cataract surgery and is now glasses-free! Matt discovers The Language of the Dead, Reddi Rich vs. The Caveman, a New Year's Eve challenge from Spain, and lots more.
Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
Mark Malkoff - Love Johnny Carson (part 2)
The conversation continues with Mark Malkoff and his book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. More banned guests, guest hosts, Pat McCormick, Carson and The Amazing Randi, Elvis, giant checks, and lots more.
Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 17min
Mark Malkoff - Love Johnny Carson (part 1)
Mark Malkoff, an author and podcaster, dives deep into his passion for Johnny Carson in this engaging discussion. He shares anecdotes about Carson's purism around authenticity in performances and his relationships with comedians. They explore Carson's controversial guest choices, including Tiny Tim's memorable appearance, and the myths surrounding his life, such as his competitiveness and personal struggles. Malkoff also reveals the extensive research behind his book, interviewing over 400 people to capture the essence of Carson's genius.
Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
Better Than Nothing
A plan to re-rename the Kennedy Center, Penn gets humiliated, Matt becomes The Man of the Hour, another premiere of Marty Supreme, Matt tries his hand at youth soccer coaching, and lots more.
Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 27min
You’re Both Pretty
Penn headed to Los Angeles for the premiere of Marty Supreme and he’s got the stories to prove it. Five days off, office chair attire, the self-proclaimed biggest Penn & Teller fans on Earth, inappropriate billing, careful makeup, and lots more.
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
Fake Leather But Real Blood
Matt had an experience at customer service the last day of his cruise (but not the kind you think), Penn got dressed for the premiere of Marty Supreme in L.A., the future of The Aristocrats, Penn and Goudeau are exercising again, and lots more.
Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Preposition Trilogy
Jazz demon Mike Jones joins Penn, Matt, and Reddi via Zoom to talk his podcast, The Stereo Image (thestereoimage.com), and upcoming live trio recordings at Vic's Las Vegas on December 8. Plus, Penn gets some incredible news and then gets his hair cut by The Butcher, Matt’s act causes trouble with cruise ship security, a remarkable volunteer onstage at the big Penn & Teller show, and lots more.
Nov 27, 2025 • 51min
Really Creepy, Really Useless, and Really Close
Penn recounts a surprising audience interaction re-reading his journal, new and old tricks for Piff and Pop's Magic Shoppe, Penn and Matt's thoughts on gambling, bits with Reddi Rich, and lots more.
Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 15min
A Team of Two People Who Can’t Be On Teams
Life lessons from Neil Young, South Park makes Penn cry, Matt prepares to hit the road again with the Jokers of Magic as Penn & Teller’s 50th anniversary tour continues, more Springsteen talk, continued musings on Vegas, and lots more!
Nov 12, 2025 • 1h
Sorry, I Have To Go Visit My Giraffes
Penn and Reddi are joined by Matt and special guest Tim Jenison over Zoom from San Antonio. Flight delays, the prices of exotic animals, and an in-depth discussion with Tim on the history, current state, and possible future of artificial intelligence.
