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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

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68:16

Analysis Is Not a Recipe

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/10/07

A bizarre coincidence on stage at the big Penn & Teller show, Matt performs in Chicago and dives deep into Penn's performing style while developing The Tricksters, tackling classics of both music and literature, Penn's hometown makes the news, and lots more.

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82:34

A Three Hour Tour

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/10/01

Penn is back from touring the UK with Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe and now in L.A. where he discovered he hates workshops but loves vegan cream cheese. A new failure, airport wheelchairs, how sticky notes work, Matt is writing and preparing to perform with The Tricksters: Inside Penn & Teller's Vault, and lots more.

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83:38

High Penn

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/09/23

Inspired by listener suggestions in a previous episode, Penn held a Zoom hangout and loose question and answer session with Patreon Members of the Congregation last month, directly from his back procedure, still high on pain medication. This is the result. Matt is at an airport, Reddi Rich is trying to steer the ship, and Penn is high.

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74:55

Piff & Pop

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/09/16

In this bank episode recorded last month, Piff the Magic Dragon joins the show to reflect on the epic pre-tour performances of Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe at the Magic Castle. What Penn and Piff have learned from performing with each other onstage, running around excitedly with a bottle, the real definition of a punk magic show, unfiltered thoughts on the wrong kind of mentalism, the second greatest magic trick Penn has ever been a part of, a surprise interview with an

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74:00

You From Jersey?

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/09/09

Penn's spine has inspired his performance, final rehearsals for Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe inspire a discussion on the pros and cons of theatricality in magic, how Bruce Springsteen inspired Penn & Teller, Penn recalls the most starstruck he's ever been, and lots more.

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107:35

Just Happy About Everything

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/09/03

Penn is joined by guest host Sarah Lowe as he remembers David Fair of Half Japanese through stories, memories, and music. Plus, the history of 50 Skidillion Watts of Power in the Hands of Babies Records, Penn breaks tapes out of the vault, The Bank of Penn, a really good feta, Herseys Syrup and Ruffles potato chips, and lots more.

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76:08

It’s Amazing to See the Power of Kindness

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/08/26

Penn shares memories and reflects on the life, career, and immeasurable generosity of spirit of Juan Tamariz, plus the easiest book Penn has ever written, thoughts on Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour, a Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong, Matt performs at the Magic Castle and reflects on his career in comedy and magic as he comes up on a milestone anniversary, and lots more.

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70:29

I Won’t Laugh at You for Being Stupid

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/08/20

Penn explores why he never got into politics, Matt saw the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, zines, postcard club, and an inadvertent lollygag, the right way to eat pretzels and french fries, and lots more.

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69:24

Are You in the Right Window?

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/08/13

Penn's new pain relief comes with unexpected results, Matt visits an 88 year old magic festival and is also an improv god, Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe rehearsals roll on, how Penn deals with criticism, Penn from the future, and lots more.

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70:28

Distracted by Pain and a Sticky Microphone

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/08/05

Penn contemplates a sedan chair, Matt recounts an embarrassing moment with Olivia Newton-John and saw two very different Las Vegas magic shows, Penn should have gone to Hawaii to ride motorcycles with Lou Reed, more audience volunteers at the big Penn & Teller show, and lots more,

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68:42

If There’s One Thing That Defines the Pursuit of...

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/07/29

Penn gets a nice mention from The Flying Karamazov Brothers and continues to discover the unexpected joys of performing seated on a stool, Matt performs magic for different audiences in Nashville, the life and legacy of Paul Reubens, unexpected concert tour lineups, and lots more.

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67:20

Just Gravity and Age

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/07/22

Penn recaps his week of cancelled travel, adjusting to performing seated again, and TV star medical treatment. Plus, judging a book by its cover, stories of both Matt Donnelly the Mind Noodler and Bobby Slayton picking the wrong volunteers on stage, Reddi Rich pitches a new sci-fi story to Penn, and lots more.

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83:30

Rock Jumps Won’t Kill You Until One of Them Does

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/07/15

Penn hurt his back but it's nothing compared to jumping in high heeled cowboy boots, Matt headlines a comedy show with magic, chandelier girls, Penn goes from Lou Reed to Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry's accidental straightjacket escape, well lit houses, and lots more.

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66:32

You’re Asking if There’s an Adult?

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/07/08

Penn is busy rehearsing and preparing to travel the UK in a van with Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe, Penn and Matt have very different experiences with Stephen Colbert, foisting the variety arts on audiences expecting to see a band, Penn's memories of Independence Day (the movie and the holiday), and lots more.Tickets now on sale for Piff & Pop's Magic Shoppe - 11 dates across the UK this fall! https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/piff-and-pop/

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64:10

Oops, This Deck of Cards Really Is Shuffled!

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/07/01

Penn is at his best when things don't go to plan, Matt follows the Penn Jillette school of thought on magic preparation - with results as expected live on stage, some new musicians performing with Bob Dylan lead to an in-depth look at guitar tech with a connection to Penn & Teller: BS!, and lots more.

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68:57

Scorpions and Spiders

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/06/25

Matt has some fun ideas to surprise Penn, a brand new opener at the big Penn & Teller Show, Sean Connery went face to glass with an arachnid, Penn hits UK morning talk shows to promote Piff and Pop's Magic Shoppe, and lots more. Use offer code SCOOPS (click the "Unlock" button to enter the code before selecting tickets) to save 35% off tickets to Matt Donnelly The Mind Noodler at The Magician's Room in Las Vegas!

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81:07

Triangular Triscuits and Other Snacks

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/06/19

Penn & Teller hit up Jimmy Fallon in the midst of the Knicks championship run and perform to sold out crowds in Toronto, Bob Dylan on growing older and Penn on the definition of good vs. bad writing, Penn is busy writing new books and plays, Matt at The Magician's Room Las Vegas, and lots more.

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105:17

Carr Hagerman - Out Of The Blue

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/06/10

Penn's friend of more than 50 years, Carr Hagerman, shares his deeply personal story of being falsely accused. From the initial allegations and arrest, through a very public reaction and trial, to his acquittal and trying to find a way to move forward with hope and inspiration.Check out Carr's podcast at outofthebluepodcast.com Please note: this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse (child and adult), incarceration, and suicidal ideation.

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65:47

You Don’t Add Cars to a Moving Train

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/06/03

Penn's search for more Spanish language learning leads to a world of undercover cops and fake family histories, a cleansing trip to McDonalds, the horse won the race, Zoom doesn't know jokes, and lots more.

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70:53

A Y’all and a Wicked

Penn"s Sunday School ·

2026/05/28

Penn takes a new view on plastics, TV algorithm suggestions, Matt gets asked a confusing question following his show at The Magician's Room, thoughts on the most requested magic trick of all time, and lots more.

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