Pen Pals With Daniel & Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Happy New Year! Letter one is from Ana, who recognizes difficulty with establishing professional boundaries within certain careers. In letter two, Nicole writes in to ask if she is being selfish for wanting to be cremated. We also talk about last year’s resolutions and set our resolutions for this year! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In letter one, K wants advice for how to start dating in her 30s, as someone who has never had a real kiss. Letter two is from Meagan who asks about our favorite childhood smells. We also talk treading water, Illinois geography, touching objects with your tongue, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes Gemma, whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Danny wants advice on getting acceptance from their parents. We also talk roommates, Quantum Leap, Rory’s literacy, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter comes from Kevin, who wants his partner to tell him he’s pretty. Letter two is from Clay, who is getting dressed up for a wedding and wants input. We also talk “inside baseball”, Joan Allen, slang, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are coming to you live from the Come & Take It Comedy Festival, and are joined by our friends Jackie Kashian and Sean Patton! In letter one, Austin writes in about his hatred of streaming services. Letter two comes from Rob, who asks for our definitive Disney Song rankings. We also talk socks & shoes, Dahmer, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Dierdre Friel! Letter one comes from a teacher whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Paul wants to know how we feel about our names. We also talk holiday food, Twitter, Willie Wonka, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Allison who knows the way to our hearts - she wrote in asking how we feel about warm vs cold desserts. Letter two is from a pal who has never done drugs. We also talk about foreign exchange students, cultural cuisine, clowning, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In letter one, Zak & Fran ask for advice on how to share about their family dynamics without bringing down the vibe at gatherings. Letter two comes from Elise, who tells us about the experience of her dad passing away. We also talk about baseball, Thanksgiving, staring down the camera, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from LB who wants to know what it means to belong. In letter two, Catie asks us about our favorite school lunches! We also talk about our preferred key to sing in, Grease, the Sooners and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend (and penny) Cipha Sounds! In letter one, Suzy asks for our thoughts on heteronormative roles in society. Letter two is from Joel, who tends to give unsolicited advice. We also talk Pound Cake, air horns, Rory’s sneaker game, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - follow @ciphasounds for all of his dates and deets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Chad Daniels! Letter one comes from a pal who is feeling conflicted about turning 40. In our second letter, Suzy asks about our favorite chips! We also talk Laureates, physical comedy, segway tours, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Patrick sent in letter one, asking what to do when you are deeply offended by stand up comedy. In our second letter, Pascale tells us about the Bird of the Year campaign in New Zealand! Check out the contenders here: https://www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/ We also talk Crocs, sandwiches, THC soda, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Benji, who is a big proponent of hypnotherapy (Content warning: the discussion of this letter addresses sexual abuse). Instead of a letter two this week, we recap our trip to Daniel’s cabin! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Matt Braunger! Our first letter comes from MK who asks about restaurant ordering etiquette. In letter two, KG discusses safe words during arguments. We also talk Matt’s new comedy special “Doug”, out tomorrow - 10/6/22! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jay Larson! Letter one comes from Becky who dug Tony Danza in the 80s and wants to know who we crushed on. In our second letter, Nick struggles with setting boundaries. We also talk Ska, Chicago Dogs, toilet paper, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We got our first letter from Rob, who left his job then eventually came back to it. Letter two is from a pal who is working on vulnerability surrounding sex. We also talk spirit, coaching soccer,  and more!  We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter this week comes from Emma, who writes in about the importance of words. Letter two is from Kristal, who asks us which late musicians we’d like to see perform if we could go back in time and save them. We also talk shoes, our enneagram Patreon episodes, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by two of our MOST special guests, Jordan and Lauren Scovel! Letter one comes from Dale, who reflects on questionable behavior by his younger self. Letter two is from our pal Kameron who wants to know how we like our meat. We also talk serving papers, smoking leaves, Red Lobster, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ramin Nazer! Letter one comes from Tim, who would like some tips on how to build meaningful friendships. Letter two is from our pal Kristin who, after a falling out with her in-laws, wants to know how to let go. We also talk Pen Pals merch, friend porn, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Y our Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter is from Angela, whose company has a ridiculous bereavement policy. Then we hear from Taylor, who gives a breakdown of her childhood neighborhood crew. We also talk Otis Redding, the whimsical minds of children, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.