301 episodes

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.

The Pen Pals Podcast Big Money Players

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

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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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals

    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.

    • 50 min
    RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards

    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.

    • 57 min
    RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies

    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.

    • 50 min
    Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold

    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
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 58 min
    Thomas Lennon | RE: Anniversary Gifts & Singing - LIVE from SF Sketchfest

    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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life

    RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Shannon writes to us asking what our predictions for the future of small town America are. Letter two comes from a paller who asks for advice as they face a separation and are looking to reimagine their midlife.

    We also discuss capitalism, artificial intelligence, parrots that mimic people, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

1GrumpyGal ,

Great show, but listening issues

Love these guys and the show. It’s probably just me, but the sound levels are problematic. I’ll be listening and then Daniel’s voice will trail off at end of comments, I’ll increase volume to hear him…then Rory comes in louder and just about makes my ears bleed. Will probably not listen as often because I listen at work and can’t be fiddling around with volume all the time.

Sandwhichgunsound43 ,

yUUUUp!!

What a delight. I’m gonna start doing stand up again. Or get back to it because of these 2 can….UNTRUE.
I’m super inspired by the way the gents incorporate their good hearts and kindness into their art. Their friendship is inspiring and the ability to monetize their art is RIGHTEOUS.

THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME TO HAVE FUN AND SPREAD LOVE/JOY AND THE MONEY WILL FOLLOW.

watching Rory preform his improv comedy sets reminds me that I have a gift too.

For realsies. Thanks guys. Love the pod but more is you guys sharing your hearts.
Dig it!!

Liz from Minneapolis ,

A Penny for Your Podcast

I am so grateful for finding this podcast. Every episode is thoughtful. A few have cracked me wide open. I love it when a letter is related to something I am going though in that very moment and it helps me make sense of things. I call that a lucky penny. Thanks for everything. Xoxo

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