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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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46:34

RE: Reclaiming Birthdays & Master Cheesemakers

The Midnight Air ·

2024/02/14

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Pat asks for advice about reclaiming their birthday after a traumatic event has tarnished it (Content Warning: this letter involves a tragic death - if you need to you can skip ahead to 25:00). Letter two comes from a master cheesemaker who wonders how we overcome procrastination. We also talk about an LCD Soundsystem concert Daniel and Lissa attended, fancy cheese, the perfect nachos, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and

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54:46

Taylor Ortega | RE: Speeding Tickets & Estranged...

The Midnight Air ·

2024/02/07

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Taylor Ortega! Letter one comes from a listener who just got her first speeding ticket and wants to know how many tickets we've gotten. In letter two, Rusty asks us how to navigate a relationship with an estranged loved one who is an alcoholic. We also talk about Daniel and Taylor's movie Wine Club, full frontal nudity, Kylie Jenner's Lasik Doctor, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee

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53:21

Langston Kerman | RE: Liquid Fingers & Unhelpful Husband

The Midnight Air ·

2024/01/31

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Langston Kerman! In letter one, Kate asks if we could shoot a different liquid out of each finger, what would we choose? Letter two comes M, who asks for advice about confronting her unhelpful husband. We also talk about Langston running his mother-in-law’s Hinge account, the possibility of the apocalypse, mac-n-cheese, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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43:19

RE: Overreactions & Biff to the Future

The Midnight Air ·

2024/01/24

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Chris, who overreacted to someone picking apples from someone’s tree. In letter two, Woody poses some interesting questions about Biff Tanner and his family tree. We also talk writing new material, Rory finds his Australian accent, 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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60:56

Dave Holmes | RE: Sad Eventualities & Fishing Boat...

The Midnight Air ·

2024/01/17

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Dave Holmes! In letter one, Coble asks us how to navigate loss. Letter two comes from Nōn, a deckhand on a commercial fishing boat, who wonders if we could handle the job. We also talk Dave’s recent run in the NYC marathon, airport massages, horseback riding, 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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42:08

RE: Parenting Multiple Kids & Karaoke

The Midnight Air ·

2024/01/10

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Chelsea who asks for thoughts on having kids that require different parenting styles. In letter two, Andrew wants to know our go-to karaoke songs. We also talk movies for kids, sing Whitney Houston, 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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71:14

Dierdre Friel | RE: Turning Back Time & Girl Codes

The Midnight Air ·

2024/01/03

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are rejoined by our friend Dierdre Friel! In letter one, Bdubs asks us what we would do if we could go back in time and start over. Letter two comes from Casey, who wants to know if women have stealthy ways of communicating. We also talk public singing stories, finally talk Physical, bad improv, 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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58:24

RE: Hamburger Helper & Body Hair

The Midnight Air ·

2023/12/27

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from The Tempted Father, who has never used Hamburger Helper but yearns for the ease of meal prep. In letter two, Claire wants to know how we feel about body hair. We also set our New Year’s resolutions, talk LCD Soundsystem, 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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51:31

Chris Sullivan | RE: Holiday Dishes & House Fire...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/12/20

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are rejoined by our friend Chris Sullivan! In letter one, Amanda asks us about our favorite holiday dishes. Letter two comes from Shannon, who asks what we would save from our house if it was on fire. We also talk festive drinks, improv, Pepsi making a move, 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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43:44

RE: Burning Man & Reffing

The Midnight Air ·

2023/12/13

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Caleb, who writes to us from Burning Man! In letter two, Greg loves reffing and wants to know what we’ve tried that has exceeded our expectations. We also talk the 12 Days of Christmas, pickles and bacon, Taylor 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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66:09

RE: Near-Death Experiences & Office Lunches

The Midnight Air ·

2023/12/06

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Erin shares their near-death experience from childhood. Letter two comes from John, who got in trouble for his love of free food at the office. We also talk about Christmas morning, lingerie catalogs (which derails us into sex talk), 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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52:03

Tiffany Haddish | RE: Bad Magic & Trips vs. Vacations

The Midnight Air ·

2023/11/29

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Tiffany Haddish! Letter one comes from Adam, who loves magic but has experienced some bad magic that soured him on it. In letter two, Jar-Bear asks us the difference between trips and vacations. We also talk about D&D, falling asleep mid-bj, learning languages, 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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49:27

RE: Tool & Travel Bets

The Midnight Air ·

2023/11/22

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Luke asked for a recap of Daniel’s first Tool show. Letter two comes from Ryan, who bet his friend Ben that he couldn’t get from LA to Cuba for under $500. We also talk Cotton Candy, T Swift, our recent specials we just filmed, 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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52:58

RE: Elopement vs. Ceremony & Procrastination

The Midnight Air ·

2023/11/15

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from a pal who is conflicted about the idea of having a big wedding ceremony. In letter two, the Gaggle Gals (Bordini sisters) are procrastinators, and want to know our stance on showing up late. We also talk girl math vs. guy math, airport tips, 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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56:27

RE: Wildlife Encounters & Missed Connections

The Midnight Air ·

2023/11/08

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Chelsea shares a story with us about a magical encounter she had in nature. Letter two is from Kelly, who asks us about any meaningful interactions we had with strangers. We also do a LOT of movie talk, and hear about Daniel’s hitchhiking daydream! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:53

Eric André | RE: Hulk Hogan & The Cannabis Line

The Midnight Air ·

2023/11/01

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Eric André! Letter one comes from a Hulk Hogan fan, who wants to know how long it would take for people to realize we’ve turned into Hulk Hogan. In letter two, Adam asks us how to navigate this new world of legal cannabis. We also talk about plays, Eric’s wild birthdays, drugs, 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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68:10

Kumail Nanjiani | RE: Stoneman Willie & Sports...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/10/25

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Kumail Nanjiani! Letter one comes from Emily, who tells us all about Stoneman Willie, a legend from her hometown of Reading, PA. In letter two, Nick shares a story about an embarrassingly aggressive interaction during a rec league softball game. We also talk Kumail’s video game characters, Field of Dreams plot holes, hair growth, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee

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54:50

RE: Aging & Work Trips

The Midnight Air ·

2023/10/18

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Anton asks us how we’ll feel when we age. Letter two comes from Marly, who went on a work trip and drove through Daniel’s hometown, Rochelle! We also talk Scooby Doo, unappealing recipes, 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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60:45

RE: Pizza Hut Circumcision & Difficult Break Up

The Midnight Air ·

2023/10/11

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Rob, who gives us our very first reverse Patreon letter and provides more details on his circumcision as an older kid. In letter two, Junk tells us about a tough breakup where his ex ghosted him during a difficult time. We also talk background singing, RTHS football, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - join our Patreon for bonus eps! https://www.patreon.com/penpalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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68:20

Laura Peek | RE: Laundry & Advice for Past Selves

The Midnight Air ·

2023/10/04

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Laura Peek! In letter one, Noah wants to talk all things laundry! Letter two is from Amanda, who asks us what we would tell our past selves if we had the chance. We also talk about garbage, Ben Affleck, farts, 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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