305 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

    RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

    RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

    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.

    • 49 min
    RE: Pen Pals Announcement

    RE: Pen Pals Announcement

    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.

    • 4 min
    RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

    RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

    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.

    • 57 min
    RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions

    RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions

    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.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    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

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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