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The Midnight Air

All Things Comedy

The Midnight Air is your weekly “overnight radio” podcast from Daniel Van Kirk. Topics range from friendly conversation, pop culture news, film and tv discussions, stories of lore and mysteries, plus the articles from the pages of a small newspaper in rural Wisconsin. This is the easy-listening podcast for people trying to fall asleep or for people that are trying to stay awake. This feed is also the home of the back catalogue for The Pen Pals Podcast. With new episodes of Pen Pals

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51:54

RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad

The Midnight Air ·

2023/05/10

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kelsey, who designed an awesome Pen Pals poster and asked us about passions dying out as time goes on. In letter two, Gabby goes nuts over ham salad. We also talk blouses, the number of days in each month, and we get to hang out with Drunk Daniel. Last thing, Pennies, Pallers, & Patronies: we want to say thank you again for supporting this show. It’s because of all your growing & showing, hangin’ in the Paitch, joining the Friday Watch Crew, and all of

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45:15

Irene Tu | RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork

The Midnight Air ·

2023/05/03

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Irene Tu! In letter one, a scorned, petty lover is mad that his wife did an escape room without him. Letter two is from Callie, who has a not-so kid-friendly photo hanging in her bathroom. We also talk about Cinco de Mayo, Jumanji, 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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61:59

Jon Gabrus | RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids

The Midnight Air ·

2023/04/26

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jon Gabrus! In letter one, the internet has bombarded Ellie with the suggestion that men don’t wipe properly. Letter two is from JoJo, who wants to know if Disney movies are problematic for kids. We also talk Vegas, toxic TV, evil stepmothers, 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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47:00

RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets

The Midnight Air ·

2023/04/19

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Emerson, whose dad took their foreign exchange student on a road trip to remember! In letter two, Cam is talkin’ pants pockets. We also talk Disneyland, the Flaming Lips, give Daniel’s leg a stretch, 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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60:23

RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy

The Midnight Air ·

2023/04/12

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Major Tom writes in about UFOs! Letter two comes from M, who went on a first date with someone who has a second-date policy. We also talk about Mr. Tambourine Man, Tom Cruise, being kind to bartenders, 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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65:29

Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work

The Midnight Air ·

2023/04/05

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Shane Mauss! Letter one comes from Erich, who has a genuine fear of teleportation. In letter two, Sarah asks about setting boundaries around doing work for free. We also talk man buns, psychedelics, favorite writing utensils, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - send your letters to thepenpalspod@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:24

RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art

The Midnight Air ·

2023/03/29

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Luke wants to date his friend’s ex. Letter two is from Alex, who is struggling to hold onto creative inspiration as his mental health improves. We also talk about AirTags, sandwiches, red cups at pizza places, 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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60:36

Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/03/22

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jay Chandrasekhar! Letter one comes from Diana who wants to know about playing favorites with children or kids of siblings. In letter two, Kameron wants us to erase three songs from history. We also talk about musicals, hero moments, picky eating, 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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65:41

RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress

The Midnight Air ·

2023/03/15

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Tyler asks for ideas for how to create the most supportive environment for their transgender child. Letter two is from Rowan, whose wife’s wedding dress was ruined, and wants to know if we’ve lost anything sentimental. We also talk about The Brat Pack, forensics, ask a “would you rather?” and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel P.S. - if you want to get in on our Patreon for only $5 a month, head to

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65:01

RE: Vegas Romance & AI

The Midnight Air ·

2023/03/08

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one is from Kevin, whose unassuming Vegas work trip turned romantic! In letter two, Dan asks about our thoughts on AI, and the impact it might have on our world. We also have a stunning Reese’s Pieces update, talk family professions, the SAG Awards, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:48

Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement

The Midnight Air ·

2023/03/01

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Nick Thune! In letter one, our friend Will tells us how he walked away from a job that went south. Letter two is from Chuck, who had an amazing moment as a sports card collector. We also talk about Twizzlers vs Red Vines, give a Jack Phillips “update”, 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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62:17

Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work

The Midnight Air ·

2023/02/22

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Beth Stelling! Letter one comes from Michael who asked us about a time when we couldn’t control our laughter. In letter two, Fiona Mae wants advice on how to talk to her family about her sex work. We also talk about hair styles, Miami University, 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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55:09

RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa

The Midnight Air ·

2023/02/15

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Sancheri wants to know our best “getting fired” stories. Letter two comes from Nick, whose grandpa disappeared without a trace. We also talk about Dwayne Wade, taekwondo, El Chapo, 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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64:04

RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches

The Midnight Air ·

2023/02/08

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kameron, who wants to know how we’d impress a caveman on a date. In letter two, Jen gives us some praise and resurfaces our sandwich convo. We also talk about the B-52’s, sleeping on the floor, VR, 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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60:08

RE: Touring Artists

The Midnight Air ·

2023/02/01

Dear Pennies and Pallers, It’s just the two of us - no producer, no engineer - and that's part of the reason we only got to one letter...but it's a good one! Bob wrote in asking about the logistics surrounding the life of a touring artist. We also talk about dudes at dinner, bachelorette parties at comedy shows, Friday Night Lights, 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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60:31

Billy Wayne Davis | RE: Pillows & Best Friend’s...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/01/25

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Billy Wayne Davis! Kameron sent in some pillow talk for letter one. In our second letter, Kevin asks what to do when you don’t like your best friend’s girlfriend. We also talk drugs, unique sports statistics, diner food, 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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64:51

RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth

The Midnight Air ·

2023/01/18

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Our first letter comes from Jack, who is moving to New York and wants advice on how to do it right. Letter two is from Jennifer, who has a crazy Google Earth story for us! We also talk bell boppin’, snoot boopin’, song singin’, Tesla updatin’, 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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52:39

RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water

The Midnight Air ·

2023/01/11

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This episode is brought to you by a couple of Chris's! Our first Chris asks us if he should reveal his bisexuality to his wife. Our second Chris wrote into the Pencil Buds asking about our feelings on tap water. We also talk about Southwest Airlines, British snack food, Rory’s trip to the mountains, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Don't miss your chance to see Rory in Babylon - catch it while it’s still in

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57:15

RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition

The Midnight Air ·

2023/01/04

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.

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62:42

RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells

The Midnight Air ·

2022/12/28

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.

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