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Carl Tart | RE: Renaissance Fair Wedding & Questionable Coaching Jul 05, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Carl Tart! In letter one, Adam asks us about memorable weddings we’ve attended - his favorite was at a renaissance fair. Letter two is from Brian, who recalls his high school soccer coach having them play an exhibition match at a prison.

We also talk Bagger Vance, Brian Banks, and have a surprise appearance from a giant bag of Reese’s Pieces.

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - our live virtual recording of Pen Pals is tomorrow! Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pen-pals-podcast-live-recording-tickets-653725148517

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Jerry O’Connell | RE: Funny Kids & World’s Largest Jun 28, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Jerry O’Connell! Letter one comes from Hunter, who wants to hear our favorite stories of kids saying funny things. In letter two, Aubrey wants to know if we’ve been to the world’s largest anything.

We also talk Stand By Me, the movie Stand By Me, and behind-the-scenes moments from the movie Stand By Me.

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 7th! Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pen-pals-podcast-live-recording-tickets-653725148517

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RE: Photographs & Oatmeal is Breakfast Chili Jun 21, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

In letter one, Vince asks about how many pictures we have of ourselves. Letter two is from Nicki, who has a fun food math problem for us.

We also talk about hair, movies, TVs at restaurants, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE!

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RE: Seasons of Life & Nic Cage Jun 14, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

In letter one, Shazza writes in about the differences between who she is now and who she once was. Letter two comes from The Cage Rage, who wants us to talk about all this Nic Cage.

We also talk about our new home at Big Money Players, Lissa’s distaste for Italian food, Sean Connery, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Moore | RE: ER Stories & Desert Island Songs Jun 07, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Mandy Moore! Letter one comes from Crystal, who wants to know about our crazy ER stories. In letter two, Bardo wants to know our top 5 favorite songs.

We also talk summer plans, Disney, the drinking age in Wisconsin, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies May 31, 2023

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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 our dangerous hobbies.

We also hear great stories from Rhys, including his mom’s greeting card habits, his first time bungee jumping, and the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds May 24, 2023

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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, flight upgrades, we’ve got a couple interruptions, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant May 17, 2023

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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! Letter two comes from Reverend Lord Joseph, who needs to overcome his stage fright to officiate his sister’s wedding.

We also talk Livestrong, “last times,” corned beef & cabbage, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad May 10, 2023

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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, the number of days in each month, and we get to hang out with Drunk Daniel.

Last thing, Pennies, Pallers, & Patronies: we want to say thank you again for supporting this show. It’s because of all your growing & showing, hangin’ in the Paitch, joining the Friday Watch Crew, and all of your great letters that we get to continue to invest in Pen Pals to make it the best it can be. It’s your podcast, and we all get to celebrate it!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Irene Tu | RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork May 03, 2023

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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 not-so kid-friendly photo hanging in her bathroom. We also talk about Cinco de Mayo, Jumanji, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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