The Midnight Air

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week's first letter delves into the topic of holiday traditions. For Letter 2, we discuss a very important "Would You Rather" scenario. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you our latest live Zoom show! This episode we took on a Thanksgiving-themed letter, plus discussed what event from history we would choose to see first. The next live Zoom show will take place Jan 2, 2021 -- Get your tickets at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we spend the whole episode discussing a single letter that delves into the topic of time, the nature of why people have a desire to write into the show, and the very first advice column. Plus we talk: Thanksgiving, Palsgiving, Watergate Salad, the transition, first time bike rides, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we read a letter full of secrets! Plus: a Tom Arnold/Arnold Schwarzenegger story, and more! Don't forget to get your tickets to the next live Zoom show at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we discuss two letters, one involving the pronunciation of a Tool album, and another one all about fainting. Plus, we discuss: the emo version of the theme song, Weird Rory, the state of the world, Randy Kindler, and much more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we only read one letter -- it's from a listener to transitioned years ago and wants to know when it's appropriate to address that fact when meeting new people -- especially when it comes to dating. Plus, we discuss: Avant-Garden, Chinese food orders, Buffalo Bill, dad holograms, a Gurp update, silver dollar pancakes, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & R...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you our latest live Zoom show, with special guest Jon Dore! We had a blast recalling some fun stories with Jon! Then we discussed a letter about going through a breakup during a pandemic, and one about having to find a new hobby. Hope we see you at the next one! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you two letters, as we usually do: Letter 1 is from a listener who is bad at trusting, and Letter 2 is all about anxiety. Don't forget to get tickets for this week's live show at DanielVanKirk.com! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, For Letter 1 this week, we hear from a listener writing in about reaching inner peace with their sexuality. In Letter 2, our friend Amanda writes in to remember her Badass Grandma, who recently passed. Plus, we talk: Halloween, The Good Night Show ending, mid life crises, unicycles, Sam Elliott, & more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In this week's first letter, we discuss name changes. Then for Letter 2, we talk all about bucket lists. Plus, we discuss: Rory's new putter, "This Is How We Do It," watching Hoosiers, riddles, & more. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we bring you September's live Zoom show! It was a ton of fun! Dan has a surprise for Rory. Then we discuss a letter from a couple who got secretly married -- and talk to them about it! After that, we do a table read of the cinematic triumph of the century: Pen Pals: The Movie. Plus so much more! Hope we see you at the next Zoom show on October 23rd! Get tickets a...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, our first letter deals with the subjects of struggling with weight issues, and the best ways to stay motivated. In Letter 2, we hear about the joy of watching Survivor, and answer questions about Survivor strategy, and what reality shows we'd want to appear on. We also talk: porn star names, Garbage Pail Kids, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we again only have time for one letter -- a listener writes in about going through the biggest existential crisis in his life, and wants to know about the most difficult thing we have gone through. Plus, we discuss: 9/11, Jeff Bezos, and soap opera theme songs. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you a letter from a listener whose jaws were wired shut after surgery, and had to consume a liquid diet. This leads to many different food-based discussions. Plus: we recap the first Zoom show, Rory shares his new podcast and a house update, we engage in some cookie talk, & more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Pennies & Pallers! This week we bring you our first ever live Zoom show! For Letter 1, we read a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style letter that questions whether a listener should talk to his best friend about what he thinks is a toxic relationship. Then we talk to the letter-writer himself! For Letter 2, we chat with a listener about her letter, regarding her first experience with porn. Hope to see...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we only read one letter, but it's a doozy: the tale of a small high school prank getting a little out of control. Then Daniel shares a wild story of high school shenanigans, and Rory shares a bear encounter of his own. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, For Letter 1 this week, Rory finally gets an email about Pinterest! In Letter 2, we hear the tale of a house fire and a serendipitous moment that followed. Plus: Guessing the letters in the theme song, live show updates, Eddie Money talk, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In the first letter this week, we hear the tale of a listener who feels gaslit by family members who hold different beliefs than him. Letter 2 brings us the story of "Calamity Kim," and raises the subject of special teachers we may have had. Plus: updates on the live show, birthday talk, a t-shirt announcement, Unsolved Mysteries, & more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &...

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we dive into a letter from a listener who recounts to us a miserable family rafting trip. Plus, we announce our very first live Zoom show!! Listen in for details on how to book a spot! We also delve into topics like: the movie "Palm Springs," the story of Rory's first Phish show, he movie "Angus," DVK planning Rory's bachelor party, 40th birthday party plans, an...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In Letter 1, a listener is looking into new careers, and wants to know what Dan and Rory would be doing if they weren't doing comedy -- and also about their memorable dreams. For Letter 2: a listener has the opportunity of a lifetime to join a touring band. But he's about to bring a child into the world. How can he commit to both things? Plus: The Venn Diagram Tour / Overla...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, After a few weeks away, we're back! After spending some time catching up, we hop into some short letters that involve gift cards and a brand new calendar. Then we read a letter from a listener who's doing a cross country road trip and wants some suggestions on what route to take and what to see along the way. Plus we discuss: Tesla RVs, Rory's hatred of okra, go-to road tri...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we bring you another episode from the Patreon archive! We read a few shorter letters, including an update from Chris, who had been sending us seeds for a long time. Plus some birthday cards! Then we get to a letter from Sarah, who has written to us before about her haunted house experience .  Sarah tells us how she's been able to turn a corner since her traumatic...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, To start off the show, Dan has a message he'd like to share with you. Then we have a little something different in store -- instead of a regular episode, we are bringing you the Patreon Bonus Episodes from June! Do we ever get to any letters? ...You'll just have to listen to find out. Will we be back to regular episodes next week? We hope so! #subjecttochange Sincerely, You...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, We have officially reached Episode 100!! What a #SAGA it's been. To start off the show, we reflect on some of the big moments from the first 99 episodes. Then we read a letter from a listener who wants to get to know us a little better, by way of a pop quiz of sorts. We cover such topics as: favorite color, first car stories, TP preferences, and more! Here's to 100 more epi...

Dear Pennies & Pallers, For Letter 1 this week, a listener writes in about going F2F with a father who was not present in his life. In Letter 2, a listener who has been sharing posts about the protests is now losing family relationships as a result. Also discussed: peacocks, a Pen Pals ring, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.