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
Squirrels Hate MILFs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:12
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…
Not Open on Tuesday? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:44
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 onli…
Well I Like To Bring Everything Around to Porn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:45
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,…
We’d Like to Say It Could Have Been Worse... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:25
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 e…
But This Is a Stupid Thing That I Wanted To Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:32
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…
Pleasant People and Homemade Potato Chips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
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.
I Couldn't Hear You In The Dressing Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:33
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 sho…
I'll See What I Can Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:42
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.
Just Win Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:47
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 - Cults Like Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:21
Author Jane Borden joins Penn, Matt, and Reddi on Zoom to discuss her new book Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America, and explore the role and roots of cults in America, the American monomyth, theories on e…