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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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42:18

Midnight Mailbag & My HGTV Life!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/04/25

Welp, life is getting the better of me this week but at least I have a new hot water heater! I tell you all about it and run through your messages in The Midnight Mailbag. Plus we have the Holi-Days like, National Mani-Pedi Day, and I end the episode as we always do, with Rhonda and 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

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41:25

Pennsylvania Stories, Card Shows, and Pre-Paid Gas!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/04/02

I’m back in the podcast seat and telling you about my past week on the road! I’ve also got some listener emails, and we hit our holidays like, National Film Score Day, before we say goodnight with Rhonda Goldsmith and The Tribune. Premium Subscribers, stick around for my review of New Haven Pizza! 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

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37:13

How “Plane Cow” Came To Be!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/02/26

Thanks to a listener I have the great story of Cow Milked On A Plane Day! I also talk about USA winning gold, and read your emails! Plus we have the Holi-Days like, National Clam Chowder Day and as always, I read The Tribune! For Premium Subscribers, we continue our Sopranos watch-along-podcast with Episode 2, “46 Long”! 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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61:00

Midnight Mailbag Episode!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/02/17

After I talk about the Canadian Curling cheating scandal and husbands that really piss me off, the bulk of this episode is all thanks to listeners! I read some grandma stories, cover your merch suggestions, and more! We also cover the Holi-Days like, National Comfy Day before I close out the show with a surprise message from Ronda in The Tribune! For Premium Subscribers, the show doesn’t end in Germania because I’ve started the mini episodes of a Sopranos watch-along-podcast and tonight

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29:22

7 Interesting Facts About Black History Month!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/02/03

Welp, I'm still fighting this cold but very glad to be back in LA for 48 hours! Tonight, I talk about shooting the Bear, the only time I HATE Chicago, and the Holi-Days like, Work Naked Day! Then I cover 7 Facts About Black History Month that you may not know! And as always, I close out the show with Ronda and 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,

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36:09

Sick Day Top 10!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/01/27

I’m finally back home in LA but for one night! Gonna tell you about my car getting broken into and how I’m a bit under the weather before I read your emails, and cover the Holi-Days like Yodel for Your Neighbors Day! Then I give you my Sick Day Top 10 and as always, I close out the show with Ronda and The Tribune! And for Premium Subscribers, I’ve got last week’s News From Germania that I didn’t get to read! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and

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49:20

It’s A Midnight Mailbag Episode!

The Midnight Air ·

2026/01/06

It’s A Midnight Mailbag Episode! I’m starting out 2026 by reading your messages to the show! I also extol the good word of Facebook Marketplace, talk about my outlook for the new year, and cover the Holi-Days like, National Man Watcher's Day! And as always, I close out the show with Ronda and The Tribune! Premium Subscribers, don’t forget to stick around after the closing theme for another addition to the Midnight Air Playlist. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing,

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55:20

My Top 10 Winter Movies!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/12/10

Plus I talk about going to see Stand By Me Live! And the viewing party I joined for the Bears vs. Packers game and so much more! All that in addition to The Tribune from Rhonda and the Holi-Days like Magnum P.I. Day! Premium Subscribers can stick around after the theme for my 11-20 Rankings of Winter Movies and a great Christmas song to close things out! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All

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55:23

A Strange European Christmas Ritual!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/12/02

I also fill you in on my Thanksgiving in Rochelle, my love of Death By Lightning, and I’ve got some BIG thoughts on some recent customer service experiences. Plus we cover The Tribune from Rhonda and hit the week’s Holi-Days like Bathtub Party Day!Premium Subscribers can stick around after the theme for my song of the week and also don’t forget to check the Patreon page if you wanna see how perfect scalloped corn is made.Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and

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38:50

How Pumpkin Pie Became The Thanksgiving Dessert King!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/11/18

Plus so much to tell you about my weekend in St. Louis, my review of The Running Man, your emails, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like National Blow Bagpipes Day!As a bonus for Premium Subscribers, I’ve got the story about an unlikely place in St. Louis where I heard this week’s post-show song! 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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43:39

Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/11/04

Plus I reveal why American Airlines really made me sad, highlight my Halloween in Rochelle, emails from listeners, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like, Love Your Red Hair Day! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers there’s some jazz for your listening enjoyment. 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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31:50

Pen Pals Podcast - Jason Sklar | RE: Halloween Costumes

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/22

Dear Pennies and Pallers, We got a brand new episode for you today with a new guest host and pal, Jason Sklar! In today’s Clifton asks us about our favorite portmanteau halloween costume ideas. We also go off topic and talk about brioche, Jason’s running joke with his kids, single parenting, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Jason Sklar

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47:00

The Top Pop Culture 2025 Halloween Costumes!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/21

This Oct 31st it’s all about Demon Hunting, wearing a robe, and I guess Pitbull? Plus your emails, my review of Good Fortune, virtual tennis, and the Holi- Days like, Back to the Future Day. All before we read The Tribune! Bonus for Premium Subscribers! I share my thoughts on Alien: Earth and dive deep into my feelings about HBO’s Task! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things

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51:34

Top 10 Fall Activities

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/08

The colors might change but my love for Autumn never will! Plus, I've got great listener emails from you, show news, and the Holi-Days like Hug-A-Kevin Day! 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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42:39

Pen Pals Podcast - Dave Holmes | RE: Best Party Ever

The Midnight Air ·

2025/09/24

Dear Pennies and Pallers, We’re back again with guest host and Pal Dave Holmes! In today’s letter, Jessica tells us about the best party she’s ever been to. We also talk about Applebees’ Nightclub “The Bees”, the hotel cuck chair, bad fashion choices, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals,Daniel Van Kirk and Dave Holmes P.S. – Don’t forget to respond to Daniel’s letter about Old People Being Mean & Chips and Salsa! Head to the

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58:52

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

The Midnight Air ·

2025/09/23

The Unknown Number documentary is horrible and I’ve got the most Rochelle story from Denver! Plus so many of your emails and the Holi- Days like, “German Butterbrot Day!” 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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56:06

Top 10 Chicken Dishes

The Midnight Air ·

2025/09/16

Top 10 Chicken Dishes that you will not agree with! My apologies for recommending the Unknown Number doc, thoughts on the Emmys, Unicorn Girl Podcast, your emails, Holi- Days like, “Make a Hat Day” and we close things out with The Tribune! Bonus for Premium Subscribers: I’m giving you my thoughts on the HBO crime drama, Task, and sharing a song that I’m currently loving. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork,

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44:46

Stories from Eureka

The Midnight Air ·

2025/09/09

Gonna tell you all about my weekend, plus read listener emails, cover the Holi- Days like “Make Your Bed Day” and it turns out that I really wanna hear about your tattoo! All that before 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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49:44

Top 10 Fruits

The Midnight Air ·

2025/09/03

My Top 10 Fruits! Plus thoughts on Alien: Earth, listener emails, fighting a cold, Regal’s Month of Movie Masterpieces and a ton more! Plus The Tribune! A bonus for Premium Subscribers, I talk about seeing Jaws in IMAX and my review of Weapons!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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44:48

Top 10 Gas Stations/Convience Stores

The Midnight Air ·

2025/07/09

USA Today’s Top-10 Gas Stations sent in my one of you! Plus a Quinten Tarantino conversation with Producer Aaron, your emails, and this week’s Holi-Days like National No Bra 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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