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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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.
Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 20min
Well I Like To Bring Everything Around to Porn
Matt and Brian Brushwood join Penn and Reddi for a live Q&A as part of a special creator retreat weekend in Austin, TX. New and old scams, more of Penn's thoughts on AI, the fallibility of memory, Penn's writing process, Penn & Teller's evolving position in the world of magic, and lots more.
Jun 25, 2025 • 58min
We’d Like to Say It Could Have Been Worse...
Penn, Matt, and Reddi are back preaching love after Penn got wicked sick last week and THOUGHT he came up with a revelation. The hits kept coming with another derailed Battle of Dreams and possibly the strangest ending ever to the big Penn & Teller show - with a live recap from a special member of the congregation who happened to be in the audience. Plus a follow up on Matt's cruise ship dinner invite, and more.
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
But This Is a Stupid Thing That I Wanted To Do
Penn, Matt, and Reddi Rich are joined on Zoom by Patreon backers for another exclusive Q&A! The evolution of thinking on taxes, Penn and LOD's origin story, Penn's thoughts on generative AI, knowing when to quit working on a magic trick (including mid-performance!), thoughts on notable magicians and magic during World War II, a morse code update, and more.
Jun 4, 2025 • 59min
Pleasant People and Homemade Potato Chips
Penn heads to Los Angeles and reminisces about Martin Mull, Matt reflects on his early improv and comedy career, returns to the seas for more magic (and maybe dinner?) and lots more.
May 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
I Couldn't Hear You In The Dressing Room
Penn rushes the stage in Philadelphia, Matt is assigned a surprising role by Penn, a question from a fan leads to a variety of solutions for magic props that just don't work, a new trick from a familiar friend of the show, and more.
May 21, 2025 • 1h 9min
I'll See What I Can Do
Matt performs in San Antonio and hangs out with Tim Jenison, Penn embarks on an epic journey to see Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson at the Hollywood Bowl, and more.
