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September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

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…
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August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

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August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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.
Are You in the Right Window?

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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.
Distracted by Pain and a Sticky Microphone

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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About the show

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.