Pen Pals With Daniel & Rory
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 321:00:50
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Synopsis
Every week, your pen pals Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk 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.
Episodes
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Seaton Smith | RE: Not Having it Together & Sensational News Stories
04/05/2022 Duration: 01h03sDear 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 you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent Parent
27/04/2022 Duration: 56minDear 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 Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying
20/04/2022 Duration: 53minDear 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 Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Now and Then & Gardening
13/04/2022 Duration: 59minDear 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 ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies
06/04/2022 Duration: 54minDear 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 & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care
30/03/2022 Duration: 57minDear 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 Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies
23/03/2022 Duration: 54minDear 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, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation
16/03/2022 Duration: 59minDear 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 ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Car Trouble & Nature vs. Nurture
09/03/2022 Duration: 54minDear 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 well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aimee Mann | RE: Naps & Confronting a Mooch
02/03/2022 Duration: 56minDear 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 ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Male Affection & Mystery in Atlanta
23/02/2022 Duration: 44minDear 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 power of leaving your comfort zone, the name “Lester,” why you don’t go downstairs, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Garcia | RE: Art of Flirting & Escaping Negativity
16/02/2022 Duration: 01h04minDear 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, being a flirty person, writing “ya” vs “you,” embracing joy, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Off-Grid Living & Dog Goodbyes
09/02/2022 Duration: 59minDear 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, how big an acre is, go-karting to the office, the Buc-ee’s bathroom, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Losing Passion & Fruit Essence
02/02/2022 Duration: 53minDear 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, philosophical questions at the cheese store, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Chasing Adventure & Powerful Art
26/01/2022 Duration: 01h02minDear 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. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sona Movsesian | RE: Gender Norms & Nude Calendar
19/01/2022 Duration: 01h04minDear 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 makes for his wife. We also discuss: Sona fighting in her dodgeball league, dick pics, reading greeting cards out loud, having the D’Angelo V, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Acupuncture Nightmare & Meaningful Possessions
12/01/2022 Duration: 01h06minDear 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 new experiences, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brett Goldstein | RE: Sitting to Pee & Polyamorous Love
05/01/2022 Duration: 57minDear 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, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Buffet Style
29/12/2021 Duration: 30minDear 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 ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RE: Elvis Presley & Christmas Surprise
22/12/2021 Duration: 45minDear 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 documentaries, buying Cameos to plug Pen Pals, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.