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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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57:50

Ify Nwadiwe | RE: Public Stress & Lying in Interviews

The Midnight Air ·

2023/09/27

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ify Nwadiwe! Letter one is from J, who asks about ways to publicly deal with stress. In letter two, Carly wants to know if we’ve ever lied in interviews. We also talk public farting, board games, temp jobs, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:16

RE: Relocating & Mind vs. Body

The Midnight Air ·

2023/09/20

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Scott shares his experience moving out of the country as a kid. Letter two is from Kendall, who asks about a “would you rather” from her family. We also talk summer movies, drum lines, death & the afterlife, 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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64:35

RE: Family Legacy & Surprising Yourself

The Midnight Air ·

2023/09/13

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Zach sent us a letter about his complicated family dynamics, and wonders if his kids should have a relationship with his estranged father. In letter two, Missy tells us all about her life at her gym, and asks us if there are ways we ever surprise ourselves. We also talk about Daniel meeting James Taylor, tabletop games, letter-writing feedback, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands at

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55:36

Ben Roy | RE: Gross Satisfaction & Who Not to Fight

The Midnight Air ·

2023/09/06

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ben Roy! In letter one, Chelsea asks us if there is any gross task that we get satisfaction from completing. Letter two comes from John, who asks us who we would not want to fight. We also talk Spring Break, ASMR, J-ing O, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands at https://thepenpalspod.bigcartel.com/! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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71:03

Joe Nicchi | RE: Buffet Game Plan & Service Staff...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/08/30

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Joe Nicchi! Letter one is from Scott, who has turned buffet strategy into a science. In letter two, Matty talks about his time bartending and a recent experience he had with someone mistreating a server. We also talk breakfast burritos, Chinese food, CVT Soft Serve, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - you can check out CVT Soft Serve at www.cvtsoftserve.comSee omnystudio.com/listener

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50:39

RE: Outgrowing Friends & Grim History

The Midnight Air ·

2023/08/23

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Sophia feels distance between her and her roommate, and wants to know when to let the friendship go. Letter two is from Mike, who is drawn to stories about historical devastation. We also share some artwork, talk restaurants from the past, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:30

RE: Bickering Couples & Animal vs. Human Life

The Midnight Air ·

2023/08/16

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Rachel, who is friends with a couple that constantly bickers. In letter two, Adam asks us if animal life or human life is more precious. We also talk favorite comedy specials, The Snowman, our new mailbox, 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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62:50

RE: Homesickness & Cottagecore

The Midnight Air ·

2023/08/09

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Patronie Daniel asks about getting homesickness on the road. Letter two comes from Sean, who discusses the difference between cottagecore and cabincore. We also talk skipping rocks, getting older, soda fountains, 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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64:42

Sarah Silverman | RE: Dealbreakers & Neighbor Feud

The Midnight Air ·

2023/08/02

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Sarah Silverman! Letter one comes from B.L. Bogues, who cares strongly about compatibility in musical taste (he’s baffled by Rory’s love for the Counting Crows), and wants to know about any dealbreakers we have. In letter two, E fills us in on her feud with her neighbor. We also talk Taylor Swift, writing new material, Rory Albanese, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee

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52:18

Nick Kroll | RE: Ridiculous Fights & Biological...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/07/26

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Nick Kroll! In letter one, Ellen tells us about some ridiculous fights she’s had with her brother. Letter two comes from Nick, who worries about his connection to his baby-to-be since he’s not the biological father. We also talk therapy, the set of Don’t Worry Darling, the Brat Pack, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener

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53:30

RE: Unconditional Love & Broken Phone

The Midnight Air ·

2023/07/19

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Amy, whose dad opened up to expressed his love for her. In letter two, Luke tells us about a #SAGA that started with a stupid marital fight, and ended with blaming a broken phone on his daughter. We also talk Star Wars, favorite Disney rides, we dive back into Lissa’s aversion to pizza/pasta, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - get yourself a PALSTRONG wristband HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for

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68:33

RE: Lake Snacks & Insider Knowledge - Live In-Studio!

The Midnight Air ·

2023/07/12

Dear Pennies and Pallers, A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in for the live recording of our birthday show! In letter one, Katherine wants to know our favorite lake snacks. Letter two comes from Matt, who tells us about a secret national park…and he wrote this letter on very special stationery! We also have lots of birthday celebrations throughout the show, and we dropped some new merch - you can get it HERE! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee

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51:06

Carl Tart | RE: Renaissance Fair Wedding &...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/07/05

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Carl Tart! In letter one, Adam asks us about memorable weddings we’ve attended - his favorite was at a renaissance fair. Letter two is from Brian, who recalls his high school soccer coach having them play an exhibition match at a prison. We also talk Bagger Vance, Brian Banks, and have a surprise appearance from a giant bag of Reese’s Pieces. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - our live

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58:03

Jerry O’Connell | RE: Funny Kids & World’s Largest

The Midnight Air ·

2023/06/28

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jerry O’Connell! Letter one comes from Hunter, who wants to hear our favorite stories of kids saying funny things. In letter two, Aubrey wants to know if we’ve been to the world’s largest anything. We also talk Stand By Me, the movie Stand By Me, and behind-the-scenes moments from the movie Stand By Me. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July

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51:21

RE: Photographs & Oatmeal is Breakfast Chili

The Midnight Air ·

2023/06/21

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Vince asks about how many pictures we have of ourselves. Letter two is from Nicki, who has a fun food math problem for us. We also talk about hair, movies, TVs at restaurants, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:48

RE: Seasons of Life & Nic Cage

The Midnight Air ·

2023/06/14

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Shazza writes in about the differences between who she is now and who she once was. Letter two comes from The Cage Rage, who wants us to talk about all this Nic Cage. We also talk about our new home at Big Money Players, Lissa’s distaste for Italian food, Sean Connery, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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51:20

Mandy Moore | RE: ER Stories & Desert Island Songs

The Midnight Air ·

2023/06/07

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Mandy Moore! Letter one comes from Crystal, who wants to know about our crazy ER stories. In letter two, Bardo wants to know our top 5 favorite songs. We also talk summer plans, Disney, the drinking age in Wisconsin, 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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47:46

Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous...

The Midnight Air ·

2023/05/31

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Rhys Darby! In letter one, Jacqueline asks what we would do if we experienced a sensual ghost encounter. Letter two is from Brendan, who wants to know about our dangerous hobbies. We also hear great stories from Rhys, including his mom’s greeting card habits, his first time bungee jumping, and the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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57:33

RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds

The Midnight Air ·

2023/05/24

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Justin, who wants to know when he is supposed to stop kissing his sons on the lips. In letter two, Tim asks slip-n-slides or sledding. We also talk about the Mouse House, flight upgrades, we’ve got a couple interruptions, 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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50:00

RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant

The Midnight Air ·

2023/05/17

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Mikey introduces us to his dog Ruby, who he believes plays a part in him turning his life into what he always wanted it to be - he also covered our theme song! Letter two comes from Reverend Lord Joseph, who needs to overcome his stage fright to officiate his sister’s wedding. We also talk Livestrong, “last times,” corned beef & cabbage, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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