Same As Downtown, Father

Same As Downtown, Father

Author: Penn's Sunday School May 14, 2026 Duration: 1:04:35

Penn's experience as a dishwasher comes in handy with current events, Matt cruises around Alaska and reflects on his time as a cruise ship magician, a letter from a Member of the Congregation sparks more introspection about the situation in Iran, career advice from Phyllis Diller, and lots more.


Every Sunday, the conversation starts with the week's headlines and spirals out from there. On Penn's Sunday School, Penn Jillette and Matt Donnelly dive into whatever caught their eye or raised their blood pressure, from absurd religious news to the latest primate antics. Nothing is off the table if it’s funny, infuriating, or just plain weird. This isn't a rehearsed monologue; it's a live, meandering chat where listener suggestions actively steer the discussion, making each episode unpredictable. For those who want the full, unfiltered experience, the duo broadcasts a live video stream from Show Creators Studios every Sunday at noon Vegas time, offering a raw look at people just sitting and talking. The resulting audio becomes this weekly comedy and culture podcast, a record of that freewheeling session where arts, society, and sheer curiosity collide. It feels less like a produced show and more like you’re pulling up a chair to a table where the topics are as likely to be profound as they are ridiculous. Tune in for a dose of unscripted reaction, genuine laughter, and the occasional well-aimed rant.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Penn's Sunday School
Podcast Episodes
Eat The Frog First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:50
Penn, Matt, and Reddi join members of the congregation on Zoom for another live Q&A! A possible love connection at the Penn & Teller show, ventriloquist conventions, points you agree with by people you don't, combatting…
He Is The Ghost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:30
Jandro is back on the show with bizarre Spanish movie titles and his recent experience as an award-winning film director. Plus, the gang all reminisce about the smallest crowds they’ve ever performed for, Penn looks back…
Pull Your Cash Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:33
The upcoming Season 11 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us means Jandro is back on the podcast to talk working on new tricks for the show, the difference between giving something with joy vs. getting ripped off, and cursing in Spa…
Martin and Kinky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:07
Sarah Lowe is in for Matt Donnelly. Penn remembers Kinky Friedman and Martin Mull this week before recapping his trip to Los Angeles with an unforgettable trip to the Magic Castle and an appearance on Bill Maher's podcas…
Why Aren't I This Good Every Night? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:40
Penn takes questions from Patreon backers (patreon.com/penn) in a live Zoom hangout! Working with Jandro, bass fingers, the first time Penn performed without realizing he was on painkillers, who he thinks should star in…
Doing Bad On Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:55
Penn’s back hurts and it’s all community theater’s fault. Matt combines magic and improv at the Magic Castle, Penn & Teller are hard at work preparing 21 new tricks for the upcoming Season 11 of Fool Us, and congregation…
That Wasn’t Worth It. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:03
Sarah Lowe is in for Matt Donnelly, and Penn has questions. Sarah’s journey with Jersey Boys, their very different approaches to success and accomplishments, why Penn doesn’t “do” rehearsals (or rules), and the concept o…
After A Disappointing Dalliance Into Spirituality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:15
Penn has a cold and Matt is back from touring in Utah. Reminiscing about a Broadway schedule, the big Penn & Teller show is moving to 8 PM (show up at 7 for the jazz!), and Penn reveals his dream way to celebrate 50 year…
The Atlantic City Boardwalk Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:15
It’s been a busy couple weeks for Penn. He’s joined by Matt in his home studio to recap his trips to Atlantic City and Foxwoods, taping After Midnight, and Nathan Fielder at the Penn & Teller show prompts a deep dive int…

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