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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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43:58

5 Reasons We Like To Be Scared!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/28

As well as The Day of The Dead for Pets, stories from my weekend in Wilmington, a flight from hell, and updates from the Rochelle City Council Meeting I just spoke at! Plus listener emails, The Tribune from Rhonda, and the Holi- Days like, National Cat Day! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers there’s some John Prine 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

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61:57

Halloween Around The World!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/15

From New England to Mexico and even Japan, a listener email covers this episode’s main topic! Plus, I tell you all about Cubs games in Chicago and my weekend tossing kegs in Wisconsin! And as always there's the Holi- Days like, Love Your Body Day and we 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

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45:38

Old People Are Better Than We Think

The Midnight Air ·

2025/10/01

Old People are better than we think, and I went to Vegas. And I tell you the truth about the Unicorn Girl Podcast. Plus your emails and the Holi- Days like, The Beginning of Pudding Season! 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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44:51

How To Win At Lotto Scratchers

The Midnight Air ·

2025/08/27

There’s some fishy stuff going on in the scratchers world. Plus your emails! I also cover the Holi-days like Banana Lover's Day, and as always, we 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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48:34

Pen Pals Podcast - Kyle Ayers | RE: Obsessive Tendencies

The Midnight Air ·

2025/08/26

Dear Pennies and Pallers, We’re back with guest host and Pal Kyle Ayers! In today’s letter Laura asks if we had any obsessive tendencies as a kid that we still carry today. We also talk about the 4th of July boat parade in Lake Tapawingo, tattoos, co-opting rich kid’s hobbies, and more! We wish you well, sincerely,Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Kyle Ayers

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49:11

Top 11 Things You Should Have In Your Car

The Midnight Air ·

2025/08/19

TOP 11 NOT 10 Non-Safety Things You Should Have In Your Car! I also cover the Holi-days like Helium Discovery Day and read The Tribune, plus a ton more! 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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46:41

Mailbag Episode!

The Midnight Air ·

2025/08/12

White Wine, Romance Novels, and Late Night Candle Hangs…It’s a Mailbag Episode! I’m up at my cabin in Wisconsin talking about life and reading your emails! I also cover the Holi-days like National Men's Grooming Day and read The Tribune, plus a ton more! 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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51:16

Why Do We Sleep?

The Midnight Air ·

2025/08/05

But WHY do we sleep?!?! Plus listener emails, National Jump In A Lake Day, The Tribune, and so much more! And for premium subscribers, Midnight Movie Club where we discuss The Way Way Back and The Perfect Storm! 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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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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