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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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RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs

The Midnight Air ·

2022/08/03

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Adam, who asks if the way he deals with his wife’s chronic lateness is manipulative. In our second letter, Amy writes us for advice about a misbehaving dog. We also talk about our birthdays, how our birthdays are here, and that it’s our birthdays! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:36

RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names

The Midnight Air ·

2022/07/27

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We are celebrating the start of our 4th year today - happy birthday, pals! We have so many great memories tied to this show, and they all start with you. In letter one we hear from S, who is having conflicting viewpoints with her husband about fundamental beliefs. Then Ryan sent us a letter asking how to stealthily find out someone’s name. We also talk Heads Up 7up, gifts, pickles, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel. P.S. -

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63:08

RE: Our Favorite Things

The Midnight Air ·

2022/07/20

Dear Pen Pals, This week we’re bringing you some of our favorite moments from the last four years! Cracker Barrel, the first #SAGA, Sandwich Talk, and more! Big thanks to Emily and Shanley for helping us pull this episode together. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel P.S. - come hang with us at our digital show on 08.02.22! Tickets are available at momenthouse.com/penpalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:09

RE: The Mashed Patatreon

The Midnight Air ·

2022/07/13

Dear Pen Pals, We weren’t able to record an ep this week; in true Pen Pals fashion, we have to postpone our anniversary episode! #subjecttochange #wheniswhat Instead, we’re giving everybody a taste of the Paitch, baby! If you haven’t yet had a chance to check it out, here are two Patreon episodes to listen to - and if you like it, you can come hang with us at https://www.patreon.com/penpals. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel PS - we’re doing a live

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56:00

Doug Benson | RE: Social Eating & International Stand Up

The Midnight Air ·

2022/07/06

Dear Pen Pals, For our 200th episode, we are joined by our dear friend Doug Benson! In our first letter we hear from Matt (age 46), who see food as sustenance and doesn’t understand social eating. Letter two was cute and tiny, and came from Chelsea who wanted to know where we’d want to perform stand up internationally. We also talk about Blockbuster, Jurassic Park, fast food, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel P.S. - come to our live digital show on

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53:12

Sara Schaefer | RE: Over-Gifting & Real Magic

The Midnight Air ·

2022/06/29

Dear Pen Pals, This week we are joined by our friend Sarah Schaefer! We have a letter from Phil whose family over-gifts throughout the year. Letter two came from Kameron and is all about magic! We also talk about country style decor, doing drugs, memories, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:16

RE: Covid Conundrum & Losing Your Virginity

The Midnight Air ·

2022/06/22

Dear Pen Pals, Letter one comes from Dan, who shares with us his wife’s pandemic fears. In letter two, Joel asks us about our first time. We also talk about Rory’s website, indoor hot dogs, HGTV, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:48

RE: Family Cabin & Celebrity Interactions

The Midnight Air ·

2022/06/15

Dear Pen Pals, In letter one, our pal Megan wants her family to get on board with improving her family’s cabin. Letter two is sent from Josh, who asks about how to keep your cool around celebrities. We also talk about Opera Man, Rory’s dog Charlie, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:40

RE: Soul-Saving & Officiating a Wedding

The Midnight Air ·

2022/06/08

Dear Pen Pals, We got a letter from J, whose mom is working hard to try and reel her back into religion. In letter two, a pal writes in for advice on officiating his brother’s wedding. We also talk about the season premiere of Physical, racing, Red Bull Soap Box Races, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:16

Haley Joel Osment | RE: Pizza & Talent Shows

The Midnight Air ·

2022/06/01

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Haley Joel Osment! Letter one is all about pizza, baby! For letter two, our pal Sancheri asks us about talent shows. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:38

Kurt Braunohler & Hannah Berner | RE: Lasting...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/05/25

Dear Pennies and Pallers, We’re coming atcha live from the Moontower Comedy Festival, joined by our friends Kurt Brunohler and Hannah Berner! Our first letter is from Dr. B, who asks if anything from our childhood left a lasting impression on us. Letter two comes from our buddy Chowda, who found out his girlfriend is pregnant right before he was going to break up with her. We also talk about arena seating, bullies, road trip snacks, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van

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47:41

RE: Playing the Victim & Mouth and Foot Painting

The Midnight Air ·

2022/05/18

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Jules, who needs advice about a friend who too often plays the victim. In our second letter, VL writes us to ask about an on-location cabin show and mouth & foot painting artists. We also discuss phone sex, vibes, mani-pedis, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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RE: Condolences

The Midnight Air ·

2022/05/13

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We have an additional letter this week from Michael, who shared with us the sad news that our pal Sara has passed away. Dealing with loss is never easy, but we are so glad to have gotten to know Sara, and are grateful for this wonderful community. We wish you well, sincerely, Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:42

RE: Marriage Trauma & Unconventional Beauty

The Midnight Air ·

2022/05/11

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter is from our pal Major Tom, who is dealing with trauma in his marriage (content warning, this first letter addresses physical abuse). Letter two comes from a Day-1 Paller named Jane who wants to know if we are attracted to anything quirky. We also sing karaoke, talk casting calls, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel P.S. - if someone in your life is misusing alcohol, you can find support at https://al-anon.orgSee

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60:03

Seaton Smith | RE: Not Having it Together &...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/05/04

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Seaton Smith! Our first letter is from Matt, who wants to know if it’s okay to not have it all together. Letter two is from an anonymous pen pal, who is struggling to deal with the release of a true crime documentary about the murder of someone who was close to them. We also discuss Korn, Barkin’ The Bowl, fighting, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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56:27

Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent...

The Midnight Air ·

2022/04/27

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our dear friend Rose Byrne! Max wrote in about his journey walking around Australia, and his love for Millie the dog. In our second letter, Laura asks how to, as an adult, maintain relationships with parents so different from you. We also talk about The Grove, brown at night (again), Physical, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:45

RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying

The Midnight Air ·

2022/04/20

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Our first letter comes from A, where she asks about the line between relationships being hard work and relationships not being right (Content warning, letter 1 addresses verbal and emotional abuse). In the second letter, Austin shares his thoughts while flying. We also discuss the power of representation, PB&Js, Jen and Bort, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:24

RE: Now and Then & Gardening

The Midnight Air ·

2022/04/13

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We got a letter from our pal Jenna who observes some lovely changes between this current generation and those that came before. Letter 2 is an adorable card from Alex, who asks how we feel about gardening. We also play a couple rounds of “Who is 71?”, and discuss Liquid Death, managing boredom, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:54

Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies

The Midnight Air ·

2022/04/06

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we’re joined by Jack Whitehall! In our first letter, our pen pal Jake laments over songs that get stuck in his head. And in our second letter, Ashley gives us the gift of land, thus officially turning us into Lords. We also discuss: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Jack doing stand up while high, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:13

Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care

The Midnight Air ·

2022/03/30

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by Judd Apatow! In our first letter, Brian writes in to ask if we are handy fellas. Our second letter comes from Beth, whose husband commented on the softness of Daniel’s hands which leads her to ask about our personal care habits. We also discuss: ASMR, Judd’s take on Covid-19 in film and TV, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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