The Pen Pals Podcast

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Comedy

What's The Pen Pals Podcast about?

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.

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Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Gh...

05.31.2023

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Rhys Darby! In letter one, Jacqueline asks what we would do if we experienced a sensual ghost encounter. Letter two is from Brendan, who wants to know about ...

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05.31.2023 Rhys Darby \| RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Rhys Darby! In letter one, Jacqueline asks what we would do if we experienced a sensual ghost encounter. Letter two is from Brendan, who wants to know about ...
05.24.2023 RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Justin, who wants to know when he is supposed to stop kissing his sons on the lips. In letter two, Tim asks slip-n-slides or sledding. We also talk about the Mouse House, ...
05.17.2023 RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Mikey introduces us to his dog Ruby, who he believes plays a part in him turning his life into what he always wanted it to be - he also covered our theme song! ...
05.10.2023 RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kelsey, who designed an awesome Pen Pals poster and asked us about passions dying out as time goes on. In letter two, Gabby goes nuts over ham salad. We also talk blouses, ...
05.03.2023 Irene Tu \| RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Irene Tu! In letter one, a scorned, petty lover is mad that his wife did an escape room without him. Letter two is from Callie, who has a ...
04.26.2023 Jon Gabrus \| RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jon Gabrus! In letter one, the internet has bombarded Ellie with the suggestion that men don’t wipe properly. Letter two is from JoJo, who wants to know if ...
04.19.2023 RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets 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 ...
04.12.2023 RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy 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, ...
04.05.2023 Shane Mauss \| RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work 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 ...
03.29.2023 RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art Dear Pennies and Pallers, 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 ...
03.22.2023 Jay Chandrasekhar \| RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History 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 ...
03.15.2023 RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress 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 ...
03.08.2023 RE: Vegas Romance & AI Dear Pennies and Pallers, 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 ...
03.01.2023 Nick Thune \| RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement 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 ...
02.22.2023 Beth Stelling \| RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work 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 ...
02.15.2023 RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa 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 ...
02.08.2023 RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kameron, who wants to know how we’d impress a caveman on a date. In letter two, Jen gives us some praise and resurfaces our sandwich convo. We also talk about the B-52’s, ...
02.01.2023 RE: Touring Artists Dear Pennies and Pallers, It’s just the two of us - no producer, no engineer - and that's part of the reason we only got to one letter...but it's a good one! Bob wrote in asking about the logistics surrounding ...
01.25.2023 Billy Wayne Davis \| RE: Pillows & Best Friend’s Girlfriend Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Billy Wayne Davis! Kameron sent in some pillow talk for letter one. In our second letter, Kevin asks what to do when you don’t like your best friend’s ...
01.18.2023 RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth Dear Pennies and Pallers, Our first letter comes from Jack, who is moving to New York and wants advice on how to do it right. Letter two is from Jennifer, who has a crazy Google Earth story for us! We ...
01.11.2023 RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water Dear Pennies and Pallers, This episode is brought to you by a couple of Chris's! Our first Chris asks us if he should reveal his bisexuality to his wife. Our second Chris wrote into the Pencil Buds asking about our ...
01.04.2023 RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition Dear Pennies and Pallers, Happy New Year! Letter one is from Ana, who recognizes difficulty with establishing professional boundaries within certain careers. In letter two, Nicole writes in to ask if she is being selfish for wanting to be cremated. ...
12.28.2022 RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells Dear Pennies & Pallers, In letter one, K wants advice for how to start dating in her 30s, as someone who has never had a real kiss. Letter two is from Meagan who asks about our favorite childhood smells. We ...
12.21.2022 Todd Glass \| RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes Gemma, whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Danny wants advice on getting acceptance from their parents. We also ...
12.14.2022 RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter comes from Kevin, who wants his partner to tell him he’s pretty. Letter two is from Clay, who is getting dressed up for a wedding and wants input. We also talk “inside baseball”, ...
12.07.2022 Jackie Kashian & Sean Patton \| RE: Streaming Services & Disney Songs - Live from Come & Take It Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are coming to you live from the Come & Take It Comedy Festival, and are joined by our friends Jackie Kashian and Sean Patton! In letter one, Austin writes in about his hatred ...
11.30.2022 Dierdre Friel \| RE: Emotional Unprofessionalism & Liking Your Name Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Dierdre Friel! Letter one comes from a teacher whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Paul wants to know how we feel about our ...
11.23.2022 RE: Warm Desserts & Drugs Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Allison who knows the way to our hearts - she wrote in asking how we feel about warm vs cold desserts. Letter two is from a pal who has never done drugs. ...
11.16.2022 RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death 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 ...
11.09.2022 RE: Belonging & School Lunch Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from LB who wants to know what it means to belong. In letter two, Catie asks us about our favorite school lunches! We also talk about our preferred key to sing in, Grease, ...
11.02.2022 Cipha Sounds \| RE: Heteronormative Roles & Unsolicited Advice Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend (and penny) Cipha Sounds! In letter one, Suzy asks for our thoughts on heteronormative roles in society. Letter two is from Joel, who tends to give unsolicited advice. ...
10.26.2022 Chad Daniels \| RE: Turning 40 & Chips Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Chad Daniels! Letter one comes from a pal who is feeling conflicted about turning 40. In our second letter, Suzy asks about our favorite chips! We also talk ...
10.19.2022 RE: Offensive Comedy & Bird of the Year Dear Pennies & Pallers, Patrick sent in letter one, asking what to do when you are deeply offended by stand up comedy. In our second letter, Pascale tells us about the Bird of the Year campaign in New Zealand! Check ...
10.12.2022 RE: Hypnotherapy & Cabin Recap Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Benji, who is a big proponent of hypnotherapy (Content warning: the discussion of this letter addresses sexual abuse). Instead of a letter two this week, we recap our trip to Daniel’s cabin! ...
10.05.2022 Matt Braunger \| RE: Restaurant Ordering & Safe Words Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Matt Braunger! Our first letter comes from MK who asks about restaurant ordering etiquette. In letter two, KG discusses safe words during arguments. We also talk Matt’s new ...
09.28.2022 Jay Larson \| RE: Celebrity Crushes & Setting Boundaries Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jay Larson! Letter one comes from Becky who dug Tony Danza in the 80s and wants to know who we crushed on. In our second letter, Nick struggles ...
09.21.2022 RE: Career Boomerang & Sex Talk Dear Pennies & Pallers, We got our first letter from Rob, who left his job then eventually came back to it. Letter two is from a pal who is working on vulnerability surrounding sex. We also talk spirit, coaching soccer, ...
09.14.2022 RE: Words & Saving Musical Heroes Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter this week comes from Emma, who writes in about the importance of words. Letter two is from Kristal, who asks us which late musicians we’d like to see perform if we could go ...
09.07.2022 Jordan & Lauren Scovel \| RE: Younger Self & Meat Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by two of our MOST special guests, Jordan and Lauren Scovel! Letter one comes from Dale, who reflects on questionable behavior by his younger self. Letter two is from our pal ...
08.31.2022 Ramin Nazer \| RE: Meaningful Friendships & Letting Go Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ramin Nazer! Letter one comes from Tim, who would like some tips on how to build meaningful friendships. Letter two is from our pal Kristin who, after a ...
08.24.2022 RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors Dear Pennies & Pallers, Our first letter is from Angela, whose company has a ridiculous bereavement policy. Then we hear from Taylor, who gives a breakdown of her childhood neighborhood crew. We also talk Otis Redding, the whimsical minds of ...
08.17.2022 RE: Vacations & Another Woman - Live on Moment House Dear Pennies & Pallers, We’re coming at you live in-studio, brought to you by Moment House! Thanks to those of you who tuned in. Our first letter is from Alex, who just went on vacation and wants to know our ...
08.10.2022 Sklar Brothers \| RE: Skilled Trades & Yard Games Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by two of our best buds, Randy and Jason Sklar! Our first letter comes from Timmy (along with Adam and Vern), who talks about male vulnerability and asks us what skilled ...
08.03.2022 RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs Dear Pennies & Pallers, Letter one comes from Adam, who asks if the way he deals with his wife’s chronic lateness is manipulative. In our second letter, Amy writes us for advice about a misbehaving dog. We also talk about ...
07.27.2022 RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names Dear Pennies & Pallers, We are celebrating the start of our 4th year today - happy birthday, pals! We have so many great memories tied to this show, and they all start with you. In letter one we hear from ...
07.20.2022 RE: Our Favorite Things Dear Pen Pals, This week we’re bringing you some of our favorite moments from the last four years! Cracker Barrel, the first #SAGA, Sandwich Talk, and more! Big thanks to Emily and Shanley for helping us pull this episode together. ...
07.13.2022 RE: The Mashed Patatreon Dear Pen Pals, We weren’t able to record an ep this week; in true Pen Pals fashion, we have to postpone our anniversary episode! #subjecttochange #wheniswhat Instead, we’re giving everybody a taste of the Paitch, baby! If you haven’t yet ...
07.06.2022 Doug Benson \| RE: Social Eating & International Stand Up Dear Pen Pals, For our 200th episode, we are joined by our dear friend Doug Benson! In our first letter we hear from Matt (age 46), who see food as sustenance and doesn’t understand social eating. Letter two was cute ...
06.29.2022 Sara Schaefer \| RE: Over-Gifting & Real Magic Dear Pen Pals, This week we are joined by our friend Sarah Schaefer! We have a letter from Phil whose family over-gifts throughout the year. Letter two came from Kameron and is all about magic! We also talk about country ...
06.22.2022 RE: Covid Conundrum & Losing Your Virginity Dear Pen Pals, Letter one comes from Dan, who shares with us his wife’s pandemic fears. In letter two, Joel asks us about our first time. We also talk about Rory’s website, indoor hot dogs, HGTV, and more! We wish ...

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