The Midnight Air

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We have an additional letter this week from Michael, who shared with us the sad news that our pal Sara has passed away. Dealing with loss is never easy, but we are so glad to have gotten to know Sara, and are grateful for this wonderful community. We wish you well, sincerely, Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter is from our pal Major Tom, who is dealing with trauma in his marriage (content warning, this first letter addresses physical abuse). Letter two comes from a Day-1 Paller named Jane who wants to know if we are attracted to anything quirky. We also sing karaoke, talk casting calls, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Sc...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Seaton Smith! Our first letter is from Matt, who wants to know if it’s okay to not have it all together. Letter two is from an anonymous pen pal, who is struggling to deal with the release of a true crime documentary about the murder of someone who was close to them. We also discuss Korn, Barkin’ The Bowl, fighting, and more! We wish yo...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our dear friend Rose Byrne! Max wrote in about his journey walking around Australia, and his love for Millie the dog. In our second letter, Laura asks how to, as an adult, maintain relationships with parents so different from you. We also talk about The Grove, brown at night (again), Physical, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals D...

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Our first letter comes from A, where she asks about the line between relationships being hard work and relationships not being right (Content warning, letter 1 addresses verbal and emotional abuse). In the second letter, Austin shares his thoughts while flying. We also discuss the power of representation, PB&Js, Jen and Bort, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Daniel...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We got a letter from our pal Jenna who observes some lovely changes between this current generation and those that came before. Letter 2 is an adorable card from Alex, who asks how we feel about gardening. We also play a couple rounds of “Who is 71?”, and discuss Liquid Death, managing boredom, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scov...

Dear Pennies & Pallers,  This week we’re joined by Jack Whitehall!  In our first letter, our pen pal Jake laments over songs that get stuck in his head. And in our second letter, Ashley gives us the gift of land, thus officially turning us into Lords. We also discuss: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Jack doing stand up while high, and more!  We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by Judd Apatow! In our first letter, Brian writes in to ask if we are handy fellas. Our second letter comes from Beth, whose husband commented on the softness of Daniel’s hands which leads her to ask about our personal care habits. We also discuss: ASMR, Judd’s take on Covid-19 in film and TV, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Dani...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter comes from our pen pal Jen, who knows the way to our hearts - she wrote in about her love of potatoes, and even gives us a recipe to try out. In our second letter, our pal Chris tells us about her secret little psychic power. We also discuss Daniel’s time as a federal agent, Producer Lissa getting a mic, an early letter about a pal dating her dad's drummer,...

Dear Pennies & Pallers,  This week we are joined by our friend Andy Richter! Our first letter comes from Matty, who put his hometown of Hartlepool on the map by sharing the legend of the French spy monkey. In our second letter, Lauren asks us about struggling with motivation. We also discuss: golf, cursive, and more!  We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel See om...

Dear Pennies & Pallers,    Our pal Cam wrote in with a car trouble story and a question about pests.    Our second letter comes from Eva, who shares about a challenging relationship with her father who took his own life when she was younger and the impact he might have had on her.   We also discuss hotel room availability, coyotes and badgers, comedian Zach Martina, and more!    We wish you we...

Dear Pennies & Pallers,    This week we are joined by the legendary Aimee Mann!    Our first letter addresses our pen pal Kristen’s question: naps or no? In our second letter, Stu asks for advice on how to handle his freeloading relatives.    We also discuss: Aimee’s tour, Daniel’s Tom Waits impression, and more!   We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel S...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a teacher in rural Montana explains how proud she is to see her male students openly showing affection towards one another. She also asks what we had for lunch today. In our second letter, a Pen Pal describes a truly nightmare AirBnB experience in Atlanta, involving baby lotion and a stripper pole. We also discuss: ventriloquism, the transformative powe...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we’re joined by our friend, the hilarious Chris Garcia! In our first letter, a Pen Pal wants to know: how (and where!) do you flirt without the help of alcohol? In our second letter, a Pen Pal is working hard to get his life back on track, but feels the negativity that surrounds him creeping in. How do you reject negativity? We also discuss: Three Doors Down, bein...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes her plan to construct an off-grid homestead with her partner. She wants to know: what would our homesteads be like? In our second letter, a Pen Pal explains the emotional experience of returning their dog to the animal rescue group. They also ask: what are our travel bathroom strategies? We also discuss: banter, getting into Tool, ho...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal asks for advice as they come to terms with a lack of passion in their long-term relationship and some lingering feelings for a high school love. In our second letter, a Pen Pal asks which fruit we think best captures our essences.  We also discuss: the advantages of a Communications Degree, the definition of utilitarian, upside down pineapples...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes their incredible experience running a trail race through the Appalachian Mountains, and the strange feelings she had upon returning to normal life. In our second letter, a Pen Pal raves about Pixar’s “Soul,” and asks what art has moved us. We also discuss: a great Cameo from a fan, stinkin’ thinkin’, finding moments of zen, and more....

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the hilarious Sona Movsesian! In our first letter, a male Pen Pal explains how he learned to overcome shitty gender norms and embrace his love of crocheting. He then asks: do we have any interests or preferences that go against traditional gender norms? In our second letter, a Pen Pal shares the (incredible) January edition of the nude calendar he...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal has a wild experience at a deeply strange acupuncture clinic. In our second letter, a Pen Pal fascinated by death explains why they love Victorian-era items and want to own an actual skeleton. They then ask: do we own any odd or meaningful items? We also discuss: calling a Little League game, a wreath made of hair, pressure points, embracing n...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week’s new Pen Pal is the always brilliant Brett Goldstein. Our first letter gets right to the point: how often do we sit down when we pee? In our second letter, a Pen Pal shares their thoughtful perspective on the joys of polyamorous living. We also discuss: clapping for yourself, poltergeists, going commando, redefining your relationship, and more. We wish you well,...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In this week’s letter, a Pen Pal writes about a topic near and dear to our hearts: buffets.  We also discuss: the Micro Machines guy, French silk pie, how going for seconds made you a good boy, skipping the rolls, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, First, a Pen Pal writes about their love for Elvis Presley, and asks how we want to be remembered when we’re gone. In this week’s second letter, a Pen Pal debates whether or not he should surprise his mother with a Christmas visit, given his mother’s schedule as a nurse and his own medical issues. We also discuss: the origins of Boxing Day, hologram Frank Sinatra, rock docu...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our Pen Pal (and certified penny) Chris Sullivan!  First, a Pen Pal writes about the spiritual power of sports, and the community that comes with it. In this week’s second letter, an artist Pen Pal asks for our opinion on translation convention, a storytelling device where characters in film speak the language of the audience, instead of the nativ...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, The great Will Ferrell joins us this week to read your letters!  In this week’s first letter, a high school senior asks what he can do to make his final year memorable - and invites us to his graduation party. Will shares some of his favorite high school memories - and explains how his son is carrying on the tradition of senior year hijinks. In our second letter, a Pen Pal...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Today we are joined by our incredibly talented friend, Skylar Astin!  In our first letter, a Pen Pal asks about the fluid definition of “weird.” This week’s second letter discusses the struggle of making friends when you have social anxiety. We also discuss: Skylar’s new film “Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas,” finding your passion early, getting weird, dad jokes, and a great...