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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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55:42

Top 10 Board Games

The Midnight Air ·

2025/07/29

My Top 10 Board Games! Plus your “Coming Of Age” emails, tales from The Amish, and Holi-Days like Homemade Pie Day! And we close things out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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51:10

Top 10 Coming Of Age Movies

The Midnight Air ·

2025/07/22

In honor of Stand By Me Day, here are my Top 10 Coming Of Age Movies! Plus your emails, stories from my week in Chicago, and the Holi-Days like Legal Drinking Age Day! And we close things out with The Tribune! Premium Subscribers can stick around after the show for a list of Coming of Age movies that I have not seen and extra stories about Hub City Comedy Week In Chicago! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme

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54:49

The Legend of The North Pond Hermit

The Midnight Air ·

2025/07/15

The Legend of The North Pond Hermit! Plus tales from my weekend in Wisconsin, your emails, and this week’s Holi-Days like International Nude Day! And we close things out as we always do, with The Tribune! Premium Subscribers can stick around after the show for a Midnight Movie Club where I discuss F1 and Superman! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support,

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54:00

10 Bizarre Summer Solstice Rituals

The Midnight Air ·

2025/07/01

10 Bizarre Summer Solstice Rituals Still Practiced Today! Plus stories from my trip to Barcelona, the Karen Read Verdict, listener emails, and this week’s Holi-Days like Compliment Your Mirror Day! And we close things out as we always do, with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at

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39:34

Pen Pals Podcast - Ryan Sickler | RE: Bumper Stickers

The Midnight Air ·

2025/06/25

Dear Pennies andPallers, Please welcome our Pal and newest guest host, Ryan Sickler! In today’s letter Jacqueline asks about our thoughts on displaying yard signs and bumper stickers. We also talk about Ryan witnessing crime from his old balcony, Daniel’s brilliant brake light invention, finding porn as a kid, and more! We wish you well, sincerely,Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Ryan Sickler

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39:13

Hidden Loot In Kansas

The Midnight Air ·

2025/06/10

Tonight, the story of a notorious bank robber and hidden loot in Kansas! Plus emails from you, and this week’s Holi-Days like National Dirty Book Day! And we close things out as we always do, with The Tribune! Bonus for Premium Subscribers, I have a Summer Movie Report about the John Candy classic, “The Great Outdoors!” Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for

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54:28

Top 10 Breads

The Midnight Air ·

2025/06/03

I’ve ranked my Top 10 breads! And 1 that I really dislike! Plus your emails, highlights from my time on the road, and we cover this week’s Holi-Days like Pride Month, and Yelling at Cobras! Then we close things out as we always do, with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at

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52:28

10 Bizarre Trends From The 90s!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/04/15

10 Bizarre Trends From The 90s! Plus I met Rhonda Goldsmith while up in Wisconsin! And it’s National Pizza Cake Day among other random celebrations. All before we close it out with The Tribune! And for our premium supporters, head to the Patreon to hear bonus content where I breakdown my thoughts on the White Lotus season finale. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their

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42:14

LAX Drama and 10 Formerly Secret Tunnels That Are Now...

The Midnight Air ·

2025/04/08

10 Formerly Secret Tunnels That Are Now Open to the Public! Plus my drama at LAX, and it’s National Beer Day among other random celebrations, All before we close it out with The Tribune!Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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42:30

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brand Names

The Midnight Air ·

2025/04/01

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brand Names! Plus National Burrito Day and other random celebrations, listener emails, new tour dates, and more! All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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42:45

Back In L.A., Talking TV, Travel Highlights, & The...

The Midnight Air ·

2025/03/26

Back in LA and talking TV! White Lotus, Adolescence, and The Karen Reid Documentary, let’s get into it! Plus highlights from my shows on the east coast and seeing some listeners! And as always, I read The Tribune! Bonus after the show for Midnight Air supporters, I talk about the movies Mickey 17 and Black Bag! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support,

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51:07

TV Talk

The Midnight Air ·

2025/03/04

Tonight I’m talking TV! White Lotus, Paradise, Severance, Beast Games and more! I also detail my spring cleaning and a quick trip to Vegas.! And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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52:07

Top 10 Stories of Celebrity Items That Were Lost and...

The Midnight Air ·

2025/02/25

Tonight it’s the Top 10 Stories of Celebrity Items That Were Lost and Returned. Plus there a ton to discuss in the Daily Holidays! And as always, I read The Tribune! As a bonus for supporters of the show, it’s The Midnight Movie Club and my thoughts on the new Captain America, A Real Pain, and Ne Zah 2!Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production,

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41:35

Top 10 Forgotten American Pastimes And Hobbies

The Midnight Air ·

2025/02/18

Recap of my weekend in Chicago! Plus the Top 10 Forgotten American Pastimes and Hobbies. And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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47:04

SuperBowl Review and the Top 10 Romantic Comedies Of...

The Midnight Air ·

2025/02/11

Here’s my full SuperBowl review! Plus there are some wild celebrations this week and then I read the Top 10 Romantic Comedies of all time! And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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44:42

Top 10 Most Popular Gas Station Items

The Midnight Air ·

2025/01/14

Tonight I’m running down the Top 10 Most Popular Gas Station Items! Plus the days we’re celebrating this week and I give an update on how things have been in LA. And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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51:23

Top 10 Strangest New Years Traditions From Around The...

The Midnight Air ·

2025/01/07

We’re back! Tonight I’m running down the Top 10 strangest NYE traditions from around the word! Plus I talk about being sick for the holidays, seeing new movies and as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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34:41

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Movies & Acting

The Midnight Air ·

2024/12/31

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Today's episode is all about movies! We discuss our experiences acting professionally as a comedian, what makes a movie a “Christmas Movie” (*cough cough* Die Hard), Stanley Kubrick, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Send us your letters! thepenpalspod@gmail.com, or 5419 Hollywood Blvd, Ste C #121, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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44:10

Top 10 Strangest Christmas Traditions

The Midnight Air ·

2024/12/24

Top 10 Strangest Christmas Traditions from around from around the world! Also, I started watching Slow Horses, and I have my definitive Xmas Movie List. And as always, I read The Tribune! Plus for the Midnight Patreon Members I tell the story of how It’s A Wonderful Life became the Christmas Classic that it is today.Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support,

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54:35

1985 Mexico Christmas Heist

The Midnight Air ·

2024/12/17

Tonight I’m telling you the tale of the 1985 Mexico City Christmas Heist. And it’s Stupid Toy Day! Yes that’s real. Plus, The Agency is my new favorite TV show. And as always, I read The Tribune!Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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