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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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61:38

RE: The Pigeon Mystery & The Loss of a Coworker

The Midnight Air ·

2019/02/27

Dear Pennies and Pallers, The first letter we read this week recounts a mystery involving dead pigeons, and we try to get to the bottom of it. Then we open a package from a crafty Paller who made some amazing sashes for the parade! In the second letter, a Paller tells us about her coworker who recently committed suicide and what a shock it was. Dan and Rory open up about their friend and fellow comedian who also was recently lost to suicide, Brody Stevens. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline

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57:24

RE: Having Kids & National Days

The Midnight Air ·

2019/02/20

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week, Letter 1 brings us questions from Ryan, who is nervous about bringing children into this crazy world of ours. In Letter 2, a listener asks us what national day we would create, if given the chance! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

RE: Mystery in Manhattan & Dumb Things

The Midnight Air ·

2019/02/13

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In response to this week's Letter 1, we try to help a listener solve a weird Airbnb mystery! Then for Letter 2, we hear a story about a dumb mistake involving a Clorox wipe and a microwave, and talk about dumb things we've done ourselves. #beatacabin Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:09

RE: Coffee Shops & Board Game Traditions

The Midnight Air ·

2019/02/06

Dear Pallers, In Letter 1, a listener tells us about a Back to the Future-themed coffee shop, which opens up a larger coffee shop discussion. In Letter 2, a listener asks about board game traditions. Plus, we learn a new fact about Mr. Belvedere. #PloppedAndPopped Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:25

RE: A Random Roomie & A Talk with the Boss

The Midnight Air ·

2019/01/30

Dear Pallers, We start the show off with a big announcement! Then in Letter 1, we hear the tale of an uncomfortable roomie situation on a boat in New Zealand. For Letter 2, a listener needs some advice on how to talk to his boss/buddy and steer his company back on track. #growtheshow Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:10

RE: Grandma & A Big Chunk of Change

The Midnight Air ·

2019/01/23

Dear Pallers, In Letter 1, a listener tells us about all about their badass Grandma, and also passes along a wedding invite! For Letter 2, a listener wants to know how to best deal with some newfound wealth. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:46

RE: The Weekend of Tuxas & A Graduation Speech

The Midnight Air ·

2019/01/16

Dear Pallers, In Letter 1, a listener fulfills one of our wildest dreams by inviting us to hypothetically be in a Mardi Gras parade and attend a black tie event put on by a local billionaire. Will we do it? The odds are #8020. For Letter 2, a listener is honored to have been chosen to make a speech at her former high school's graduation, and wants some tips. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:51

RE: Cannibal Questions & The Hydration Challenge

The Midnight Air ·

2019/01/09

Dear Pallers, This week we discuss the August Birthday Curse and read some reviews before diving headfirst into Letter 1, in which a mom tells the tale of her child's cannibal-related queries. In Letter 2, a simple "Hydration Challenge" threatens to tear a family apart when no one can decide what counts as water. #growtheshow Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:15

RE: A Karaoke Proposal & Talking Politics with Dad

The Midnight Air ·

2019/01/02

Dear Pallers, Happy New Year! This week, we open with a letter asking for advice about a potential karaoke wedding proposal. Letter 2 asks for advice about wading into political conversation with a father who holds relatively unknown political views. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:27

RE: Ruining Christmas & Dissecting Humor

The Midnight Air ·

2018/12/26

Dear Pallers, Happy Holidays! In Letter 1, a listener wants to know if she is being too dramatic about her sister not visiting for the holidays. Plus, we read her sister's response letter! Letter 2, from Al the Pal, seeks to investigate and understand the very nature of humor itself. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:47

RE: Ghost Crisis & Psychedelic Drugs

The Midnight Air ·

2018/12/19

Dear Pallers, This week, we start off with both a Rory Rant Moment and a Rad Rory Moment In Letter 1, a listener writes in about a series of disturbing, possibly ghostly experiences at camp, and she doesn't know what to think. Letter 2 taps into the world of psychedelic drugs and the transformative experiences they can bring. #SAGA #growtheshow #grewtheshoe Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:03

RE: Calling Dibs & Rushing Ten Yards

The Midnight Air ·

2018/12/12

Dear Pallers, This week, we address a letter about calling dibs on your parking spot during the winter. Then, in response to Letter 2, we discuss whether we have what it takes to rush ten yards against an NFL team. #growtheshow #saga Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:16

RE: Going F2F with Mom & High School Expectations

The Midnight Air ·

2018/12/05

Dear Pallers, In this week's first letter, a listener doesn't know whether to go F2F with her mother, who has a history of being hurtful. The second letter questions how to reconcile what you do now with what your high school expectations of yourself were. #growtheshow Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:44

RE: Balding & Committal

The Midnight Air ·

2018/11/28

Dear Pallers, This week we read a letter from a friend who is balding and isn't sure how to deal with it. Then, a letter from someone who is unsure about committing to marrying her boyfriend, especially considering her secret crush. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory #growtheshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:17

RE: Long Distance Love & Addiction

The Midnight Air ·

2018/11/21

Dear Pallers, This week we start things off with a letter from someone who isn't sure what path to take RE their long distance relationship. Next, a listener is concerned about their friend's drinking, and wants to know what to do. #SAGA #growtheshow Sincerely, Your Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:39

RE: The Groom's Perspective & Conspiracy Theories

The Midnight Air ·

2018/11/14

Dear Pallers, This week, we start a new tradition by responding to some quick questions that were left in the iTunes reviews! #growtheshow Then we dive back into the controversial case of the Co-Best Man, but this time from the groom's side of things. We agree he should deal with the issue by going #F2F. SAGA! For Letter 2, we put on our tinfoil hats to talk conspiracies, like the JFK assassination, flat earth, and the moon landing. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener

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52:31

RE: Millennials & Falling For A Friend

The Midnight Air ·

2018/11/07

Dear Pallers, So much in store for you this week. Before we get to the letters, Rory tells a spooky post-Halloween story about a haunted giraffe figurine. In Letter 1, a pen pal wonders if the millennials in his workplace are entitled and lazy. It's a tricky question, but then again, didn't every generation think that of the younger crowd? For Letter 2, a pen pal has fallen for their best guy-friend, and doesn't know whether to stay on the easy path, or follow their heart and risk it all for love

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50:21

RE: Ruining A Wedding & Having A Trash-Mouth

The Midnight Air ·

2018/10/31

Dearest Pallers, This week we respond to a pen pal who wants to be the best man at his friend's wedding, and is considering starting some drama at the altar. Our second letter is from a boss who's worrying about how he comes across to his employees, and wants some advice. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:21

RE: Fears & Adult Friending

The Midnight Air ·

2018/10/24

Dear Pallers, This week, we field a letter from a friend about fear. Then after reading the second letter, we chat about how to make friends during adulthood. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:43

RE: Communication & Ghosts

The Midnight Air ·

2018/10/17

Dear Pallers, This week Daniel and Rory talk about how to communicate with the people most important to you -- and answer a very important pie question. Then, since it is almost Halloween after all: a discussion of ghosts! #OpenInviteMKFD Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & RorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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