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: Having A Second Kid & Guilty Pleasures
10/02/2021 Duration: 01h11minDear Pennies & Pallers, For this week's first letter, we dive into the question of whether one of our listeners should have a second child. Then for Letter 2, we go in on some guilty pleasures. Plus, we talk: teachers, Girl Scout cookies, The Dawn Wall, and a whole lot more! Don't forget to grab your ticket for our Live Zoom show on February 20th! You can get your ticket at DanielVanKirk.com. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Favorite Clubs & Talking To Kids About Drugs
03/02/2021 Duration: 01h19minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we talk about our favorite places to perform live comedy. In our second letter, we hear a new cover of the theme song and discuss how to talk to our (current/future) kids about drugs, and other difficult subject matter. Plus, we talk all about...wait, what were we talking about? Escape rooms! That's it. Don't forget to get your ticket to our next Zoom show at danielvankirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Friends With Benefits & Healthy Boundaries
27/01/2021 Duration: 01h06minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, our first letter deals with a tricky issue in a casual romantic situation. In Letter 2, we discuss how to maintain healthy boundaries in a relationship. Plus: an emo cover of the theme song, Rory's doc, Bingo Night Lights, s'mores, and a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Predictions & Sharing Your Art
20/01/2021 Duration: 01h13minDear Pennies & Pallers, For our first letter this week, we tackle the subject of predictions. Are they luck? What role do tv and movies play? For our second letter, we discuss how to go about building up the courage to share your art with others. Plus: shower talk, a head-shaving/hair restoration discussion, and much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Crying For Myself & Favorite Chips
13/01/2021 Duration: 01h06minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, our first letter deals with a specific kind of crying -- not for others, but for yourself. Our second letter tells a tale that leaves out some key details, but ends up asking some very important snack food questions. Plus: the theme song in a bunch of different styles, edible, and a whole lot more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Seasons & Senses & A Family Question - LIVE on Zoom with Patrick Keenan
06/01/2021 Duration: 01h08minDear Pennies & Pallers, Happy New Year! We started 2021 off with a live show over Zoom with a bunch of you! Luckily we were joined by our good friend, Patrick Keenan of the Winter Sounds, who, as you probably know, created our award-winning theme song. Letter 1 asks us which sense you would choose to only have for each season. (Whether or not you're allowed to repeat is a matter of debate.) For our second letter, we address a more serious question about relationships with family. Join us for our next live show! Get tickets at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Roommate Stories
30/12/2020 Duration: 01h08minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week we read a letter from a listener who tells the tale of a bad roommate and a fire. This prompts some more roommate stories. Plus, we talk: The Wall, DVK's Robin Williams story, Rory & Daniel's Open Mic, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Christmas at the Holiday Inn & A Brine Recipe
23/12/2020 Duration: 01h11minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we hear all about an ingenious holiday strategy involving a hotel. We also read a tale of familial defiance from an old friend of the show, plus a handy brine recipe along with it. We also discuss: eczema, burgers, an update from Chicago, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Movies & TV To Watch Before Turning 40
16/12/2020 Duration: 57minDear Pennies & Pallers, As we get into Chex Mix season, we dive into a letter this week from a listener who is turning 40 next summer and wants to get caught up on TV and movies they've never seen. We make some recommendations. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Holiday Traditions & Would You Rather
09/12/2020 Duration: 01h11minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week's first letter delves into the topic of holiday traditions. For Letter 2, we discuss a very important "Would You Rather" scenario. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: The Turkey Situation & Seeing Any Event From History - Live On Zoom
02/12/2020 Duration: 01h09sDear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you our latest live Zoom show! This episode we took on a Thanksgiving-themed letter, plus discussed what event from history we would choose to see first. The next live Zoom show will take place Jan 2, 2021 -- Get your tickets at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: A Message From The Past
25/11/2020 Duration: 55minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we spend the whole episode discussing a single letter that delves into the topic of time, the nature of why people have a desire to write into the show, and the very first advice column. Plus we talk: Thanksgiving, Palsgiving, Watergate Salad, the transition, first time bike rides, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Three Secrets
18/11/2020 Duration: 01h05minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we read a letter full of secrets! Plus: a Tom Arnold/Arnold Schwarzenegger story, and more! Don't forget to get your tickets to the next live Zoom show at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Ænima & Fainting
11/11/2020 Duration: 01h04minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week we discuss two letters, one involving the pronunciation of a Tool album, and another one all about fainting. Plus, we discuss: the emo version of the theme song, Weird Rory, the state of the world, Randy Kindler, and much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: When to Come Out
04/11/2020 Duration: 01h06minDear Pennies and Pallers, This week we only read one letter -- it's from a listener to transitioned years ago and wants to know when it's appropriate to address that fact when meeting new people -- especially when it comes to dating. Plus, we discuss: Avant-Garden, Chinese food orders, Buffalo Bill, dad holograms, a Gurp update, silver dollar pancakes, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: A Pandemic Breakup & Finding A New Hobby - Live Zoom Show with Jon Dore
28/10/2020 Duration: 53minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you our latest live Zoom show, with special guest Jon Dore! We had a blast recalling some fun stories with Jon! Then we discussed a letter about going through a breakup during a pandemic, and one about having to find a new hobby. Hope we see you at the next one! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Being Bad At Trusting & Anxiety
21/10/2020 Duration: 01h02minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you two letters, as we usually do: Letter 1 is from a listener who is bad at trusting, and Letter 2 is all about anxiety. Don't forget to get tickets for this week's live show at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Sexuality & Remembering Badass Grandma
14/10/2020 Duration: 01h07minDear Pennies & Pallers, For Letter 1 this week, we hear from a listener writing in about reaching inner peace with their sexuality. In Letter 2, our friend Amanda writes in to remember her Badass Grandma, who recently passed. Plus, we talk: Halloween, The Good Night Show ending, mid life crises, unicycles, Sam Elliott, & more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Name Changes & Bucket Lists
07/10/2020 Duration: 01h02minDear Pennies & Pallers, In this week's first letter, we discuss name changes. Then for Letter 2, we talk all about bucket lists. Plus, we discuss: Rory's new putter, "This Is How We Do It," watching Hoosiers, riddles, & more. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Secret Marriage & Pen Pals: The Movie - Live Zoom Show
30/09/2020 Duration: 01h15minDear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we bring you September's live Zoom show! It was a ton of fun! Dan has a surprise for Rory. Then we discuss a letter from a couple who got secretly married -- and talk to them about it! After that, we do a table read of the cinematic triumph of the century: Pen Pals: The Movie. Plus so much more! Hope we see you at the next Zoom show on October 23rd! Get tickets at DanielVanKirk.com. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.