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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Tuesday Top 10
24/07/2024 Duration: 26minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re running down a list of Top 10 Movie Macguffins of all time! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
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Notable Dates & The Tribune
23/07/2024 Duration: 26minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re highlighting some notable dates this week like National Tequila Day, and National Wine and Cheese Day. For our fun fact we talk about the longest word in the English language, and then close out the show by reading The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
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The Backpage
20/07/2024 Duration: 35minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re reading The Backpage to talk about sex and relationships submitted by listeners. In tonight’s episode a groom ghosts his bride after finding out what she did at her bachelorette party and then Lissa Rubin joins the show because a woman wants to know if she’s in the wrong for yelling at her husband for secretly throwing away her tampons. Thank you to Lissa Rubin for co-hosting, Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
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Tuesday Top 10
17/07/2024 Duration: 30minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re running down the Top 10 Cool Facts About 7-11. So much is learned! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
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Notable Dates & The Tribune
16/07/2024 Duration: 32minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re highlighting some notable dates this week like Chris Sullivan’s Birthday and National Emoji Day. We then learn the orgin story of my favorite cake before we close out the show by reading The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
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The Midnight Air Teaser: The Must List
11/07/2024 Duration: 22minYou’re listening to The Midnight Air! Tonight Daniel Van Kirk is joined by longtime collaborator, Lissa Rubin, to talk about all the things they’re watching on TV and the recent movies they’ve seen. Find out what shows and films make their current Must List!
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The Midnight Air Calendar and Tribune Teaser
09/07/2024 Duration: 14minIt’s another teaser episode of The Midnight Air with host, Daniel Van Kirk! Tonight we’re talking about some notable dates of the week on The Calendar and we read The Tribune to hear about some small town news. Thanks for listening and hopefully you keep joining us for The Midnight Air!
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RE: Doppelgängers & Bereavement Leave
05/07/2024 Duration: 27minDear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Chris sent us some photos of our doppelgängers and asked us if there is anyone who we get told we look like. In letter two, Alex asks us if it’s okay to take bereavement leave when you aren’t very close with the person who passed. We also talk about donuts, wheel of fortune, corporate America, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel P.S. - Miss your pals? We miss you too! Come hang in our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/penpals
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The Midnight Air Announcement
03/07/2024 Duration: 05minDear Pennies and Pallers,Daniel Van Kirk here! You may remember that Rory and I talked about a new project of mine that would be living right here on this feed. Well this is a quick announcement about what that project is! Plus from time to time we will be releasing new Pen Pals eps from the Paitch right here as well! Thank you in advance for listening and I hope you continue to stick around! We wish you well, sincerely,Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
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RE: New Identity & Hole in the Roof Gang
08/05/2024 Duration: 48minDear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Jeff asks us how we would reinvent ourselves with a new identity within 24 hours. Letter two comes from Luke, who asks us about if we have a favorite show or movie where you root for the bad guy. We also talk about sunglasses, drug dealers, breaking bad, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Undiscovered Art & Butterfly Effect
01/05/2024 Duration: 59minDear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Ryan asks us if there is a purpose for creating art even if it doesn't reach anybody. Letter two comes from Samantha, who asks us if any crazy world events have dictated where we are today. We also talk about negative reviews, vibrato, pet nicknames, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad
24/04/2024 Duration: 01h09minDear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are re-joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes from Derek, a Paller who asks us about our daily rituals. In letter two, Kristin asks us, what is something that you absolutely love to do or experience, but if you did it all day everyday forever and ever, it would slowly turn into a torturous hellscape? We also talk about peeing in the pool at the pool bar, washing your legs in the shower, TombStone pizzas...again..., and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights
17/04/2024 Duration: 49minDear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Tony who wants to talk video games! In letter two, Anna & Nat ask for our Christmas light preference. We also talk about Daniel’s special Rose Gold, out today! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Pen Pals Announcement
15/04/2024 Duration: 04minDear Pennies and Pallers, If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Plugs & Hugs section of last week's episode, I wanted to get you up to speed on a big Pen Pals update...have a listen! I wish you well, sincerely, Producer LissaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album
10/04/2024 Duration: 57minDear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Tom wants to know our favorite books to give as gifts. Letter two is from Alex, who asks for our favorite album. We also talk The Simpsons, Lissa’s book club snafu, a huge update about this show, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions
03/04/2024 Duration: 01h05minDear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one is from Lulu, who is struggling with how to treat her neighbor who has been accused of a heinous crime (content warning - this letter and our responses address sexual abuse - if you need to you can skip ahead to 39:30). In letter two, Kristin regales us her four-year old’s curiosities. We also talk Disneyland food, not resolving songs, we wish happy birthdays to loved ones, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals
27/03/2024 Duration: 50minDear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Andrew Youngblood! Letter one comes from Emma, who insists she doesn't have any body odor and wonders, is showering every nine days enough? In letter two, Cesar asks us about our favorite cheat meals. We also talk about phallic molds, how Andrew hasn't watched our show, pheromones, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards
20/03/2024 Duration: 57minDear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one is from Stuart, who runs a saltwater taffy stand at the Iowa State Fair. In letter two, Chris hits us with some mind-blowing stats about shuffling decks of cards. We also talk holding our breath, jeans, magic tricks and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies
13/03/2024 Duration: 49minDear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Jen tells us about becoming a regular at a diner with an overbearing server. Letter two comes from Steve, who asks us about how to navigate working at a faith based company. We also talk about Blade Runner, Rory's favorite video game "Conduct Together," our new Tik Tok page (@thepenpalspod), and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold
06/03/2024 Duration: 57minDear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Luke Null! Letter one comes from a listener who asks for advice about a long-term relationship. In letter two, Dan, who recently visited Finland, asks us what's the coldest we've ever been? We also talk about CLEAR, being an away team fan at a game, eagle scouts, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.