Penn's Sunday School

Penn & Teller join the Raider Nation, thoughts on the new Pope, Penn's book appearances for his new novel Felony Juggler, Matt moves up to the big room at the Magic Castle, and lots more!

Jane Borden, author of 'Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America', joins to delve into the fascinating dynamics of cults and their political implications. She discusses the historical roots of apocalyptic beliefs and their resurgence in contemporary society. The allure of cult leaders during socio-economic turmoil is examined, alongside the manipulative nature of multi-level marketing. Borden emphasizes the power of storytelling and lifelong learning as tools against ignorance, all while humorously exploring the crossover between showbiz and cult leadership.

Falling asleep, Groucho Marx facts, The Pitt, Penn on Literally! With Rob Lowe, the AFAN AIDS Walk Las Vegas, and lots more. Don't forget Penn's new novel, FELONY JUGGLER, out May 6!

A Battle of Dreams goes sideways, Penn revisits a movie he hated and comes away with a different outlook, Penn & Teller ride the Goodyear Blimp, and more.

Wet shows, Reddi Rich on guitar pedals, auditioning with Robert De Niro, Penn goes to the fair, the musical landscape of Penn & Teller Off-Broadway 40 years ago, and more.

Penn discovers a new app, hangs out with Weird Al, gets interviewed by Jimmy Fallon, says some of the most famous words in sports, and more.

Author Jonathan Rauch is back on the show with his new book, Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy, and a wide-ranging, challenging, and thought-provoking conversation with Penn, Matt, and Reddi about the role of Christianity in America, Christian values from an atheist's viewpoint, and lots more.

The show has a spectacular new website at pennssundayschool.com (complete with new merch!) and the crew has no hope of the show actually living up to it. Matt is back from the Jokers of Magic tour and back out to sea unexpectedly, Penn gets pelted at the movies, The Big Whoop premieres in Los Angeles, and more.

Jandro and Piff are back on Zoom for a few listener questions before turning the show back over to Patreon backers for an in-depth Q&A with Penn. Memorable questions and memorable moments onstage, Penn at the airport, bringing Dylan into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more.

Penn celebrated a milestone birthday this week by reflecting on growing older and telling off a child onstage. Guest host Sarah Lowe is there to pick up the pieces. Bygone personal ad slang (permanent damage OK), Leland Sklar, molasses in a cask, adults talking, and more!