Penn Jillette

It’s the audible half of Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette! Do you believe in magic? You will after this episode! With a visit from the mystic seer, General Carnassus! Also, Rusty Steele and the Steel Wheels! Brought to you by Funnicelloil! 00:00 Show Open 00:54 Wellness Check for Rusty 02:11 Monologue 03:11 Funnicelloil – Another fine Fuxley's product! 03:49 General Carnassus the Magnificent! 07:39 Please Welcome… Penn Jillette! 11:51 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #pennjillette #pennandteller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn Jillette is an American magician, author, and performer best known as one half of the magic duo Penn & Teller , a Las Vegas headliner and television personality. He is also an advocate for atheism and scientific skepticism, a former libertarian who disavowed the political stance, and the author of several books, including God, No!. Jillette is recognized for his intellectual approach to magic, emphasizing honesty and scientific principles within the performance. Tickets for Penn and Piff https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/piff-and-pop/

The legendary Penn Jillette joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Felony Juggler," sharing stories from his adventurous past when he lived the nomadic lifestyle Bob Dylan only pretended to have. Penn reveals how he hitchhiked across America, hopped trains, and worked as a street performer - all inspired by Dylan's fictional autobiography. • Penn's passion for diverse music and concerns about today's algorithm-driven cultural isolation • The surprising revelation that Penn actually lived out Bob Dylan's made-up nomadic lifestyle • How street performing was financially rewarding, paying more than his early Off-Broadway career • Penn's unique relationship with Teller, revealing they rarely socialize despite 50 years as partners • Modern clowning and performers like Puddles Pity Party who are reinventing the art form • The distinction between Penn's chosen nomadic youth and actual homelessness Join Penn Jillette for a book signing at Capital Books in Sacramento on August 4th at 7pm. Get your tickets at capitalbooksonscom.

Penn Jillette joins the Week in Review for a wide ranging conversation about Donald Trump and for the first time says what's on the infamous Apprentice Tapes. Earlier we cover the week that was and examine the Trump Family and Rudy by proxy's urgent need for preemptive pardons as the Trump presidency comes to an end. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Penn Jillette joins the Week in Review for a wide ranging conversation about Donald Trump and for the first time says what's on the infamous Apprentice Tapes. Earlier we cover the week that was and examine the Trump Family and Rudy by proxy's urgent need for preemptive pardons as the Trump presidency comes to an end. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out www.meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn Jillette and his partner Teller have created one of the most successful and lucrative careers in show business by using mind bending effects and revealing the secrets behind their magic tricks. Teller is the short one with sleight of hand who doesn't speak. Penn is 6 feet 6 inches tall. He's the juggler who talks and plays the double bass. They're the longest-running headliners in the history of Las Vegas and they have a TV show called Penn and Teller: Fool Us. In his spare time, Penn Jillette writes books. His latest is a novel called Felony Juggler . We talk about politics, why he thinks of himself as a professional atheist and how he lost 100 pounds in 3 months. "Now What?" is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

Penn Jillette of magician duo Penn & Teller discusses his journey from a religious upbringing in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to becoming a successful magician. He recounts his parents' departure from their church over its intolerant stance towards a lesbian pastor. Jillette shares his early dislike for magic, his street performing days, and his eventual partnership with Teller. He reflects on their rise to fame, their unique act, and their reluctance to perform on Broadway. Jillette also criticizes Donald Trump's lack of shame and his inappropriate comments about him, emphasizing the importance of integrity in leadership. Penn Jillette discusses the challenges of accepting the current political climate, emphasizing the importance of human decency and kindness. He shares a thought experiment about trusting strangers, highlighting the inherent goodness of people. Jillette contrasts his philosophy with David Blaine's view on magic, stressing the importance of truth and understanding. He also touches on the complexities of hypnosis and consciousness, noting the scientific uncertainties. The conversation concludes with admiration for Jillette and Teller's 50-year friendship and success, and a mention of Jillette's new book, "Felony Juggler."

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/38225 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Felony Juggler Author: Penn Jillette Narrator: Penn Jillette Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Release date: 05-06-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Humor & Satire Publisher's Summary: In the early 1970s, Poe is living a nomadic life, hopping trains, sleeping rough, and juggling to feed himself. He eventually settles in Philadelphia and masters his street act before ever-growing crowds. When one of his fellow buskers presents him with an opportunity—a bank heist—he should have refused, an innocent bystander is killed, and he splits town a felon.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/15612 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Felony Juggler Author: Penn Jillette Narrator: Penn Jillette Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Release date: 05-06-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Literature & Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the early 1970s, Poe is living a nomadic life, hopping trains, sleeping rough, and juggling to feed himself. He eventually settles in Philadelphia and masters his street act before ever-growing crowds. When one of his fellow buskers presents him with an opportunity—a bank heist—he should have refused, an innocent bystander is killed, and he splits town a felon.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/37271 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Felony Juggler Author: Penn Jillette Narrator: Penn Jillette Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Release date: 05-06-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Genre Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the early 1970s, Poe is living a nomadic life, hopping trains, sleeping rough, and juggling to feed himself. He eventually settles in Philadelphia and masters his street act before ever-growing crowds. When one of his fellow buskers presents him with an opportunity—a bank heist—he should have refused, an innocent bystander is killed, and he splits town a felon.

Dear Humans, Jesus and I sit down with the man who once said, "The question isn't 'Is there a God?' The question is 'Why do people believe in God?'" That's right. Penn Jillette is on the God Pod! Not to oversell it, but it might just be the greatest thing you'll ever witness in your entire life. Seriously. If you've ever wanted to watch Penn Jillette mock God to his face… this is your moment. Get 25% off for 1 year Here's what we got into: Faith and doubt — Penn shares his real thoughts on religion, atheism, and why he respects believers who actually walk the walk. Do Penn and Teller hang out offstage? — You'll find out. Their dynamic is fascinating and refreshingly un-Hollywood. How they made it big — The unlikely road from street performances to a long-running Vegas residency. They still can't believe it. Bob Dylan deep cuts — We asked for one favorite. He gave us a whole playlist. It's delightful. If Bullshit! came back — What would Penn call out now? From conspiracy grifters to political hypocrisy, he's still on fire. His new novel, Felony Juggler — Coming May 6. Pre-order it now ! I hope you enjoy watching this episode as much as we did recording it. Thanks, humans! Love, God

Magician, comedian, and actor Penn Jillette has been casting spells on audiences for decades, but was his time on season six of Dancing with the Stars magical? Penn tells Cheryl why he feels DWTS was one of the most manipulative shows he's ever been on . . . and he was on Celebrity Apprentice twice! What he found unsavory, his only regret, what it was like behind-the-scenes before their dances, his thoughts on Tom Bergeron and the judges, and Penn turns the tables on Cheryl! Penn also talks about his CW show, 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us,' and being one the longest-running headliners in Vegas history! For more information on Penn & Teller, visit pennandteller.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn Jillette is one half of the magic duo Penn and Teller, who have the longest running show in the history of Vegas. Bill tries his best to get magicians' secrets out of Penn, and they discuss the love of humans vs. animals, the magic trick "blood from a stone," libertarians and seat belts, Penn being in the “nut chair” on Politically Incorrect, Bill’s opening joke on the Jerry Lewis telethon that almost got him cancelled, the problem with the brains of young people, Penn on hopping trains as a young man, when Bill was a nanny, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices