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.
254 Available Episodes (254 Total)Average duration: 00:56:56
Apr 19, 2023
RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets
00:47:00
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
Letter one comes from Emerson, whose dad took their foreign exchange student on a road trip to remember! In letter two, Cam is talkin’ pants pockets. We also talk Disneyland, the Flaming Lips, give Daniel’s leg a stretch, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Apr 12, 2023
RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy
01:00:23
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
In letter one, Major Tom writes in about UFOs! Letter two comes from M, who went on a first date with someone who has a second-date policy. We also talk about Mr. Tambourine Man, Tom Cruise, being kind to bartenders, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Apr 05, 2023
Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work
01:05:29
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
This week we are joined by our friend Shane Mauss! Letter one comes from Erich, who has a genuine fear of teleportation. In letter two, Sarah asks about setting boundaries around doing work for free. We also talk man buns, psychedelics, favorite writing utensils, and more!
In letter one, Luke wants to date his friend’s ex. Letter two is from Alex, who is struggling to hold onto creative inspiration as his mental health improves. We also talk about AirTags, sandwiches, red cups at pizza places, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Mar 22, 2023
Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History
01:00:37
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
This week we are joined by our friend Jay Chandrasekhar! Letter one comes from Diana who wants to know about playing favorites with children or kids of siblings. In letter two, Kameron wants us to erase three songs from history. We also talk about musicals, hero moments, picky eating, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Mar 15, 2023
RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress
01:05:42
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
In letter one, Tyler asks for ideas for how to create the most supportive environment for their transgender child. Letter two is from Rowan, whose wife’s wedding dress was ruined, and wants to know if we’ve lost anything sentimental. We also talk about The Brat Pack, forensics, ask a “would you rather?” and more!
Letter one is from Kevin, whose unassuming Vegas work trip turned romantic! In letter two, Dan asks about our thoughts on AI, and the impact it might have on our world. We also have a stunning Reese’s Pieces update, talk family professions, the SAG Awards, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Mar 01, 2023
Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement
00:50:49
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
This week we are joined by our friend Nick Thune! In letter one, our friend Will tells us how he walked away from a job that went south. Letter two is from Chuck, who had an amazing moment as a sports card collector.
We also talk about Twizzlers vs Red Vines, give a Jack Phillips “update”, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Feb 22, 2023
Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work
01:02:17
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
This week we are joined by our friend Beth Stelling! Letter one comes from Michael who asked us about a time when we couldn’t control our laughter. In letter two, Fiona Mae wants advice on how to talk to her family about her sex work.
We also talk about hair styles, Miami University, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Feb 15, 2023
RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa
00:55:10
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
In letter one, Sancheri wants to know our best “getting fired” stories. Letter two comes from Nick, whose grandpa disappeared without a trace. We also talk about Dwayne Wade, taekwondo, El Chapo, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
Apr 19 | 00:47:00
RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets
Apr 12 | 01:00:23
RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy
Apr 05 | 01:05:29
Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work
Mar 29 | 00:40:25
RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art
Mar 22 | 01:00:37
Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History
Mar 15 | 01:05:42
RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress
Mar 08 | 01:05:02
RE: Vegas Romance & AI
Mar 01 | 00:50:49
Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement
Feb 22 | 01:02:17
Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work
Feb 15 | 00:55:10
RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa
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