Dear Pennies & Pallers, In letter one, Zak & Fran ask for advice on how to share about their family dynamics without bringing down the vibe at gatherings. Letter two comes from Elise, who tells us about the experience of her dad passing away. We also...

RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death

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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: Pen Pals Announcement

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.

RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

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.

RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death

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