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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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.
Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 28min
Paul Provenza - The Right to Die Old
Penn and Matt sit down in Los Angeles with good friend and filmmaker Paul Provenza for an in-depth chat on the 20th anniversary of The Aristocrats, the state of comedy today, remembering Gilbert Gottfried, and lots more.
Sep 3, 2025 • 48min
Fifty Years, Part Two
Part two of Penn and Matt’s conversation recorded live at the Magic Castle with Handsome Jack, Randy Pitchford, and Piff the Magic Dragon. A full breakdown of Penn & Teller's return to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, the correct spelling of Shoppe, juggling yet more objects that were definitely not meant to be juggled, passing the hat, and lots more.
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 12min
Fifty Years, Part One
Penn and Matt are joined live at the Magic Castle by special guests Handsome Jack, Randy Pitchford, and Piff the Magic Dragon for a full recap of Penn & Teller’s performance at Radio City Music Hall, including a surprise from Pilobolus, a backstage first in 50 years of performing, old hits vs. new hits, Piff’s experiences playing Radio City and the London Palladium, and lots more.
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 12min
A Bucket of Darkness
Reddi Rich shares some conversations from his life that lead to a deeper and meaningful conversation with Penn and Matt on suicidal ideation, what it means to make permanent decisions based on temporary situations, and protecting people from themselves. Then it’s Oil Can time! Penn’s work life balance, Penn & Teller hiding in plain sight onstage, oil filled pedals and steam filled organs, and more.
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Monkeyvision
Penn’s vision journey continues with a simian twist, Matt the Mind Noodler and Penn & Teller have very different experiences at Magic Live, Penn opens a time capsule, and lots more.
Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 14min
Better or Worse?
Penn has some big news that can only be shared one way. Plus, Penn & Teller at San Diego Comic Con, Matt's road trip to Arizona, Americans in Scotland, chess strategy, Penn as Houdini's time traveling brother, an interesting Cameo request, and lots more.
Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 18min
La Seltzer's Dirty Joke Shootout
The mystery of a scandalous joke launches a wild discussion about magic and supercars. Humor unfolds as tales of odd dining experiences and Thanksgiving traditions are shared. The conversation shifts to confidence at live performances and the challenges of the entertainment industry. Cultural quirks around beverage names spark laughter, while personal anecdotes about kindness from iconic figures add depth. Throughout, there's a strong emphasis on the blend of comedy, kindness, and the joy of connecting with fans.
Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
Squirrels Hate MILFs
Penn, Matt, and Reddi are joined by Michael Goudeau with a big life update he's taking with all the positivity and humor you'd expect. Surprise guest Dr. Rich Ross is also back to talk secret octopus hunts, Penn's essay for the New York Times, an update on the closed Dylan Museum, a dog that runs really fast, playing Folsom Prison, and more.
Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Not Open on Tuesday?
The saga of Battle of Dreams continues with maybe the best response possible, Matt shares his thoughts on the upcoming Springsteen biopic and takes his kids to an unexpected Broadway show, Reddi Rich sells something online in the most honest way possible, and Penn is thrown a curveball live on air regarding an upcoming stop on his book tour.
