Synopsis
Every week, your pen pals Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk respond to the letters you send them on topics ranging from free will to freeway etiquette, from mental health to manatees. Seek advice. Tell a story. Vent. Send a letter. It's your podcast, we just talk about it.
Episodes
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RE: My French Quarter Ghost & Genetic Inheritance - with Noah Eberhart
30/06/2021 Duration: 01h06minDear Pennies & Pallers, Our guest on this final Starburns Audio version of the pod is our friend and OG producer, Noah "NewNo" Eberhart, who finally gets his mic after all these years. In our first letter, we hear some very spooky ghost stories from New Orleans, and discuss the paranormal. For letter 2, we delve into the topic of aging, and what traits we hope to have inherited as we start down the path towards our golden years. For now, we're looking forward to new horizons and plenty of more fun with our Pals! See you soon, and we wish you well. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Letters of Love & A Question Of Decency
23/06/2021 Duration: 55minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we have an important announcement. Then we hear from a listener who is working their way through grief by writing letters. In our second letter, we discuss peeing in public. Plus, a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Broken Brain Compensation Methods & Random Tearful Grandma Memories
16/06/2021 Duration: 54minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we hear from listener Megan who describes the compensation methods she uses to deal with her "broken brain," and wonders if we have any methods of our own? In our second letter, we hear from a listener who recently remembered some fond memories of watching soccer with his grandma. Plus, a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: First Date & Back to the Future
09/06/2021 Duration: 48minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we hear about a listener’s first date with his common law wife, plus an idea for a new Instagram account. In Letter 2, a listener tells us of her encounter with Michael J. Fox when she was a baby, and he was filming Back to the Future 3. Plus so much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Advice For Your Younger Self & Must-Have Brands
02/06/2021 Duration: 54minDear Pennies & Pallers, For this week's first letter, a listener poses the question: what advice would you give to your younger self? Letter 2 is all about those brands that you can't help but be loyal to. Plus so much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Parasocial Relationships & Fishing
26/05/2021 Duration: 52minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we delve into parasocial relationships. In Letter 2, we talk all about fishing! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Coming Out & Best/Worst Vacations
19/05/2021 Duration: 53minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we hear from a bi-poly listener who is currently in the closet and not sure when to come out. In our second letter, we hear all about a best/worst vacation. We also talk: Elvis Costello on SNL, doing standup in shorts, and much, much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Thinking Differently & A Dating Question
12/05/2021 Duration: 01h10minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week's first letter poses the question: Would you want to think differently? Here are some links to Jack's project & his show: http://www.yourcarsextendedwarranty.com/ https://jackpalmiotti.com/ In our second letter, we respond to a question about a listener's recent dating experience. Plus we talk: Hoosiers, SATs, and a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Mental Breakdowns & True Conspiracies
05/05/2021 Duration: 01h01minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we hear from a listener who has recently gotten back in touch with an old friend, only to realize that something seems very off. Our second letter is inspired by a recent documentary and poses a question about conspiracies we'd love to be true. Plus we discuss: Breath, carnations vs incarnations, laboratories, and much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Breathing & Guilty Pleasures
28/04/2021 Duration: 01h05minDear Pennies & Pallers! For this week's first letter, we talk about breathing and our obsessions. In our second letter, we dive into guilty pleasures! Plus, we discuss: Rory's many broken nose stories, Bavid Dowie, "breathe" vs "breath", upcoming fun stuff, and a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Drawing Lines in Comedy & Political Leanings
21/04/2021 Duration: 01h07minDear Pennies & Pallers, For this week's first letter, we hear from a comedian who isn't sure how personal he should get with his comedy with regards to his family and friends. In our second letter, we discuss the topic of political leanings being potentially readable by brain scans. Plus, Dan is in Rochelle, and we discuss: the sewing room, Dan's gift to Rory, Rory's upcoming golf tournament, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Classic Cars & Head vs. Heart
14/04/2021 Duration: 01h11sDear Pennies, Pallers, & Pencil Buds, For our first letter this week, we talk about old, classic cars we would buy, and things we've left behind that we miss. For our second letter, we discuss equal but opposite opinions. Plus we talk: Rory's new dog, GoldenEye, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: A Tattoo Conundrum & Manic Episodes
07/04/2021 Duration: 01h05minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we hear from a listener who has some reservations about a life decision his wife is considering. In our second letter, we discuss how to deal with manic episodes. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: How to Say "I Love You" & A Swedish Treasure Story
31/03/2021 Duration: 52minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we address the question of when and how to tell someone those 3 magical words. For Letter 2, we hear the tale of a childhood prank in the Sweden of yesteryear. Plus we discuss: oldest friends, merch updates, Rory's new old diet, show reviews, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Big Changes & Chicago St. Patrick's Day
24/03/2021 Duration: 01h01minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we hear from a listener whose father has begun dating again after her mother's death, and wants some advice. Also, she has a question about desserts. In our second letter, we hear a rollicking tale about a Chicago St. Patrick's Day, which leads to some fun storytelling, as one might expect. We also discuss: the Tiger doc, deserts, and a whole lot more! Don't forget to grab your ticket to this Saturday's Zoom show at Danielvankirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Obscure Words & Quality Smut
17/03/2021 Duration: 01h05minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we discuss a listener's favorite obscure words, and play a little guessing game. Then in our second letter, we discuss the plight of a listener's mother, who is an erotica e-book author, and implications for art in the age of the internet. Plus, we talk about the beach, St. Patrick's Day, and a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Thresholds & Getting Back Into Comedy
10/03/2021 Duration: 01h12minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, our first letter deals with the thresholds in life -- which ones we hold dear, which we regret, and more. Our second letter delves into the plight of a man who wants to get back into his comedy career, but it has been nearly impossible because of the relationships and obligations in his life, combined with the pandemic. We also talk: not fixing itchy shirts, athlete warm up moves, the quaraversary, & more. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Changes Since 2012 & Folklore
03/03/2021 Duration: 01h58sDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we discuss the changes that have taken place in the US since 2012. Then for our second letter, we talk about local folklore from our hometowns. Plus: a remix of last week's cover of the theme song, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: The Girl Scout Experience & When To Call It Quits
24/02/2021 Duration: 01h01minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, in our first letter we hear the tale of how the Girl Scouts drove one listener into potentially dangerous situations, and we ponder dangerous stuff we did as kids. For Letter 2, we hear from a graduate school student who isn't sure whether or not to call it quits. Plus we talk about: ASMR, Stereo, Pop Tarts, Zoom Show updates, and all about Rory's new Nerf guns. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Being An Only Child & Knowing A Killer
17/02/2021 Duration: 01h42sDear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter this week, we receive not only an incredible hotel lobby piano cover of our theme, but also an intriguing question from a listener who is wondering how to relate to a much younger sister. In Letter 2, we hear from our friend Jen, who tells us about what it's like to know someone who becomes a murderer. Plus we discuss: Playing Red Rocks, crystals, and Shanley's birthday. Happy Birthday, Shanley! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.