The Pen Pals Podcast

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Every week, your pen pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel respond to the letters you send them on topics ranging from free will to freeway etiquette, from mental health to manatees. Seek advice. Tell a story. Vent. Send a letter. It's your podcast, we just talk about it.

  • 59 minutes 48 seconds
    RE: Undiscovered Art & Butterfly Effect

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Ryan asks us if there is a purpose for creating art even if it doesn't reach anybody. Letter two comes from Samantha, who asks us if any crazy world events have dictated where we are today.

    We also talk about negative reviews, vibrato, pet nicknames, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    1 May 2024, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    This week we are re-joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes from Derek, a Paller who asks us about our daily rituals. In letter two, Kristin asks us, what is something that you absolutely love to do or experience, but if you did it all day everyday forever and ever, it would slowly turn into a torturous hellscape? We also talk about peeing in the pool at the pool bar, washing your legs in the shower, TombStone pizzas...again..., and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    24 April 2024, 5:39 pm
  • 49 minutes 4 seconds
    RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one comes from Tony who wants to talk video games! In letter two, Anna & Nat ask for our Christmas light preference.

    We also talk about Daniel’s special Rose Gold, out today!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    17 April 2024, 5:01 am
  • 4 minutes
    RE: Pen Pals Announcement

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Plugs & Hugs section of last week's episode, I wanted to get you up to speed on a big Pen Pals update...have a listen!

    I wish you well, sincerely,

    Producer Lissa

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    15 April 2024, 8:01 am
  • 57 minutes 41 seconds
    RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Tom wants to know our favorite books to give as gifts. Letter two is from Alex, who asks for our favorite album. We also talk The Simpsons, Lissa’s book club snafu, a huge update about this show, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 April 2024, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one is from Lulu, who is struggling with how to treat her neighbor who has been accused of a heinous crime (content warning - this letter and our responses address sexual abuse - if you need to you can skip ahead to 39:30). In letter two, Kristin regales us her four-year old’s curiosities. We also talk Disneyland food, not resolving songs, we wish happy birthdays to loved ones, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 April 2024, 8:01 am
  • 50 minutes 8 seconds
    Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    This week we are joined by our friend Andrew Youngblood! Letter one comes from Emma, who insists she doesn't have any body odor and wonders, is showering every nine days enough? In letter two, Cesar asks us about our favorite cheat meals. We also talk about phallic molds, how Andrew hasn't watched our show, pheromones, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 March 2024, 8:01 am
  • 57 minutes 10 seconds
    RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one is from Stuart, who runs a saltwater taffy stand at the Iowa State Fair. In letter two, Chris hits us with some mind-blowing stats about shuffling decks of cards. We also talk holding our breath, jeans, magic tricks and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 March 2024, 8:01 am
  • 49 minutes 16 seconds
    RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Jen tells us about becoming a regular at a diner with an overbearing server. Letter two comes from Steve, who asks us about how to navigate working at a faith based company. We also talk about Blade Runner, Rory's favorite video game "Conduct Together," our new Tik Tok page (@thepenpalspod), and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 March 2024, 8:01 am
  • 57 minutes 25 seconds
    Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold

    Dear Pennies and Pallers, 


    This week we are joined by our friend Luke Null! Letter one comes from a listener who asks for advice about a long-term relationship. In letter two, Dan, who recently visited Finland, asks us what's the coldest we've ever been? We also talk about CLEAR, being an away team fan at a game, eagle scouts, and more! 

    We wish you well, sincerely, 
    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    6 March 2024, 9:01 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Thomas Lennon | RE: Anniversary Gifts & Singing - LIVE from SF Sketchfest

    Dear Pennies & Pallers,

    We are coming to you live from SF Sketchfest, with our friend Thomas Lennon! In letter one, Ryan asks us if he should get his wife an anniversary gift even though they said they wouldn’t. Letter two is from Andy, who wants to know if he can sing.

    We also talk Oh Henry, sell you on a timeshare in Punta Cana, Dave Matthews Band, Thomas runs some laps, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 February 2024, 9:01 am
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