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The Midnight Air

Comedy EN ↓ 453 episodes

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 dropping occasionally.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

RE: Small Town Life & Accent Preferences 10.06.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we address the current times before jumping into our letters. Then in Letter 1, a listener tries to provide the benefits of a small town life from their childhood to their own child while living in a much different time and place. In Letter 2, a listener from Pittsburgh wants to know what accents we like the most. We also discuss: Sigur Rós, plans for our upcomin...

RE: Top Bands & Navigating My Brain 03.06.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we meet a listener in Letter 1 who is seeking music recommendations after many years in a sheltered family. In Letter 2, a newfound Paller hopes to learn to better navigate their brain! Stay safe and healthy. Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Being High At Rory's Show 27.05.2020

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we finally dive into the letter from a listener who went to one of Rory's show's while high! Plus, we discuss: Rory's new YouTube, quarantine work schedules, a PPGC update, stories about crazy shows, and more! Stay safe and sane! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Home Bases & The Tiki Scene 20.05.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, Letter 1 asks us whether having a true home base is a thing of the past due to the gig economy. Letter 2 tackles the topic of subcultures, through the lens of the Tiki scene. We also discuss: shooting Robbie, the PPGC, bulldozing the cabin, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Judgement House & Meat Processing Problems 13.05.2020

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In Letter 1, we discuss a different kind of haunted house. In Letter 2, a worker at a meat processing plant is conflicted about how to deal with a very serious, dangerous issue. Plus: discussions about Robbie, Soul Collective, MIchael Bolton, "the third wall," and more. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Dealing with Sudden Loss During Quarantine 06.05.2020

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we have a bit of an unconventional episode. We start off by discussing "Robbie," ESPN 8 "The Ocho," and sitting behind Vince Vaughn on an all-first-class plane, before discussing the sudden loss of Rory's friend / landlord, in lieu of letters. Diving deep into this topic, we talk: dealing with grief, the "get on the bus" style of comedy, losing a version of your...

RE: Friend Soulmates & Unsubscribing From Everything 29.04.2020

Dear Pen Pals, This week, Letter 1 asks us if there's such a thing as friend soulmates? Letter 2 raises an interesting philosophical query: is it better to just unsubscribe from everything to focus on your own stuff? Plus, we pitch the idea of the PPZC (Pen Pals Zoom Choir), and discuss topics such as card games, the zodiac, tattooed doctors, and much more. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory S...

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 2 22.04.2020

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we recap our American Gladiators viewing party before continuing on in our Choose Your Own Adventure postcard series! Topics include: favorite airports, Disney cats, and more! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 1 15.04.2020

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week, Rory gets a mic and gets into intermittent fasting, we make a fun announcement, and an old friend returns. Then we dive into a choose-your-own-adventure series of letters, leading to a bunch of fun discussions on a variety of topics. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: The Benefits of Massages & Early Retirement 08.04.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss the value in getting massages regularly And in letter 2, we talk about what to do if you can retire early Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: If Money Were No Object & Quick Hits 01.04.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week we do a few quick hit letters In our main letter we discuss what we would do if money were no object Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Wedding Speech & The Principals Office 25.03.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week we give what WILL be our wedding speech And in a letter that we may have read before, we discuss our first trips to principal's office Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Save Me From Covid-19 & When To Dry-Off 18.03.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week, we give you some ideas on what to do with your time during social distancing In our second letter, we discuss when to dry off after bathing and how to "make it" Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Grief, Being Alone & What To Do When You're Dead 11.03.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week, we read 2 letters up top dealing with grief and doing things on your own. In our second letter, we discuss the options of what to do when you are dead. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Best Man Decision & The Lonely Lunch Club LIVE from Tuxas! 04.03.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week we come to you LIVE FROM THE WEEKEND OF TUXES and joined by a VERY SPECIAL GUEST! In our first letter, we discuss the tough decision of picking and possibly changing your best man Our second letter we talk about the importance of human interaction Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: External Depression & Having Kids 26.02.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss how to deal when an external force is the cause of your depression Our second letter we talk about the decision of wanting or not wanting to have kids Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Breakthroughs & Graduation Trip 19.02.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss breakthroughs and furniture Our second letter we help decide on where to travel for a graduation trip Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Last Meals & Cultural Dating Differences 12.02.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss last meals Our second letter we talk about how dating works in different cultures Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Goodbye Dan & Time 05.02.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we say goodbye to a paller, Dan. Our second letter we discuss the concept of time Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Crying & Losing Religion 29.01.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss the importance of crying Our second letter is all about dealing with family religious differences Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Breaking Up & Staying Grounded 22.01.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss breaking up with someone you love but not romantically Our second letter deals with the other side of romance, when to reach out after a great connection and when to let it go Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Is Work Everything? 15.01.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week we focus on one letter where we discuss what to do when your work consumes your life. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conan O'Brien | RE: The Sex Talk & Suicide 08.01.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers This week we are joined by the incredible Conan O'Brien! In our first letter, we have a talk about THE talk. In letter 2, we discuss if suicide could be considered brave. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Wedding Plans & Child Therapy 01.01.2020

Dear Pennies & Pallers In our first letter, we discuss our Bort & Jen wedding plans. In letter 2, we talk about when to listen to your child or when to override when it comes to traumatic events. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: New Years Day & Getting The Band Back Together 25.12.2019

Dear Pennies & Pallers Merry Christmas! In our first letter, we discuss how to deal with New Years Day blues. In letter 2, we maneuver a friend group falling apart. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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