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.
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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.
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