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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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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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54:10

RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies

The Midnight Air ·

2022/03/23

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter comes from our pen pal Jen, who knows the way to our hearts - she wrote in about her love of potatoes, and even gives us a recipe to try out. In our second letter, our pal Chris tells us about her secret little psychic power. We also discuss Daniel’s time as a federal agent, Producer Lissa getting a mic, an early letter about a pal dating her dad's drummer, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee

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59:54

Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation

The Midnight Air ·

2022/03/16

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Andy Richter! Our first letter comes from Matty, who put his hometown of Hartlepool on the map by sharing the legend of the French spy monkey. In our second letter, Lauren asks us about struggling with motivation. We also discuss: golf, cursive, 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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54:32

RE: Car Trouble & Nature vs. Nurture

The Midnight Air ·

2022/03/09

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our pal Cam wrote in with a car trouble story and a question about pests. Our second letter comes from Eva, who shares about a challenging relationship with her father who took his own life when she was younger and the impact he might have had on her. We also discuss hotel room availability, coyotes and badgers, comedian Zach Martina, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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56:14

Aimee Mann | RE: Naps & Confronting a Mooch

The Midnight Air ·

2022/03/02

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the legendary Aimee Mann! Our first letter addresses our pen pal Kristen’s question: naps or no? In our second letter, Stu asks for advice on how to handle his freeloading relatives. We also discuss: Aimee’s tour, Daniel’s Tom Waits impression, 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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44:59

RE: Male Affection & Mystery in Atlanta

The Midnight Air ·

2022/02/23

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a teacher in rural Montana explains how proud she is to see her male students openly showing affection towards one another. She also asks what we had for lunch today. In our second letter, a Pen Pal describes a truly nightmare AirBnB experience in Atlanta, involving baby lotion and a stripper pole. We also discuss: ventriloquism, the transformative power of leaving your comfort zone, the name “Lester,” why you don’t go downstairs, and more. We wish

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64:47

Chris Garcia | RE: Art of Flirting & Escaping Negativity

The Midnight Air ·

2022/02/16

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we’re joined by our friend, the hilarious Chris Garcia! In our first letter, a Pen Pal wants to know: how (and where!) do you flirt without the help of alcohol? In our second letter, a Pen Pal is working hard to get his life back on track, but feels the negativity that surrounds him creeping in. How do you reject negativity? We also discuss: Three Doors Down, being a flirty person, writing “ya” vs “you,” embracing joy, and more. We wish you well, sincerely,

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59:58

RE: Off-Grid Living & Dog Goodbyes

The Midnight Air ·

2022/02/09

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes her plan to construct an off-grid homestead with her partner. She wants to know: what would our homesteads be like? In our second letter, a Pen Pal explains the emotional experience of returning their dog to the animal rescue group. They also ask: what are our travel bathroom strategies? We also discuss: banter, getting into Tool, how big an acre is, go-karting to the office, the Buc-ee’s bathroom, and more. We wish you well,

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53:49

RE: Losing Passion & Fruit Essence

The Midnight Air ·

2022/02/02

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal asks for advice as they come to terms with a lack of passion in their long-term relationship and some lingering feelings for a high school love. In our second letter, a Pen Pal asks which fruit we think best captures our essences. We also discuss: the advantages of a Communications Degree, the definition of utilitarian, upside down pineapples, philosophical questions at the cheese store, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen

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62:51

RE: Chasing Adventure & Powerful Art

The Midnight Air ·

2022/01/26

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes their incredible experience running a trail race through the Appalachian Mountains, and the strange feelings she had upon returning to normal life. In our second letter, a Pen Pal raves about Pixar’s “Soul,” and asks what art has moved us. We also discuss: a great Cameo from a fan, stinkin’ thinkin’, finding moments of zen, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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64:36

Sona Movsesian | RE: Gender Norms & Nude Calendar

The Midnight Air ·

2022/01/19

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the hilarious Sona Movsesian! In our first letter, a male Pen Pal explains how he learned to overcome shitty gender norms and embrace his love of crocheting. He then asks: do we have any interests or preferences that go against traditional gender norms? In our second letter, a Pen Pal shares the (incredible) January edition of the nude calendar he makes for his wife. We also discuss: Sona fighting in her dodgeball league, dick pics, reading greeting

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66:14

RE: Acupuncture Nightmare & Meaningful Possessions

The Midnight Air ·

2022/01/12

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal has a wild experience at a deeply strange acupuncture clinic. In our second letter, a Pen Pal fascinated by death explains why they love Victorian-era items and want to own an actual skeleton. They then ask: do we own any odd or meaningful items? We also discuss: calling a Little League game, a wreath made of hair, pressure points, embracing new experiences, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee

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