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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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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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84:17

Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself

The Midnight Air ·

2022/12/21

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.

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62:02

RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire

The Midnight Air ·

2022/12/14

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.

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61:13

Jackie Kashian & Sean Patton | RE: Streaming Services...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/12/07

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.

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71:47

Dierdre Friel | RE: Emotional Unprofessionalism &...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/11/30

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.

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66:32

RE: Warm Desserts & Drugs

The Midnight Air ·

2022/11/23

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.

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48:24

RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death

The Midnight Air ·

2022/11/16

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.

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59:38

RE: Belonging & School Lunch

The Midnight Air ·

2022/11/09

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.

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58:26

Cipha Sounds | RE: Heteronormative Roles &...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/11/02

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.

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60:57

Chad Daniels | RE: Turning 40 & Chips

The Midnight Air ·

2022/10/26

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.

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59:01

RE: Offensive Comedy & Bird of the Year

The Midnight Air ·

2022/10/19

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.

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57:13

RE: Hypnotherapy & Cabin Recap

The Midnight Air ·

2022/10/12

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.

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