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RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album Apr 10, 2024

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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

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RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions Apr 03, 2024

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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

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Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals Mar 27, 2024

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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

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RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards Mar 20, 2024

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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

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RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies Mar 13, 2024

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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

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Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold Mar 06, 2024

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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

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Thomas Lennon | RE: Anniversary Gifts & Singing - LIVE from SF Sketchfest Feb 28, 2024

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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

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RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life Feb 21, 2024

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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

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RE: Reclaiming Birthdays & Master Cheesemakers Feb 14, 2024

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

In letter one, Pat asks for advice about reclaiming their birthday after a traumatic event has tarnished it (Content Warning: this letter involves a tragic death - if you need to you can skip ahead to 25:00). Letter two comes from a master cheesemaker who wonders how we overcome procrastination. We also talk about an LCD Soundsystem concert Daniel and Lissa attended, fancy cheese, the perfect nachos, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Taylor Ortega | RE: Speeding Tickets & Estranged Loved Ones Feb 07, 2024

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Taylor Ortega! Letter one comes from a listener who just got her first speeding ticket and wants to know how many tickets we've gotten. In letter two, Rusty asks us how to navigate a relationship with an estranged loved one who is an alcoholic. We also talk about Daniel and Taylor's movie Wine Club, full frontal nudity, Kylie Jenner's Lasik Doctor, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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