Popcorn Pals

Latest Episodes:

Jon Gabrus | RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids Apr 26, 2023

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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 Disney movies are problematic for kids.

We also talk Vegas, toxic TV, evil stepmothers, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets Apr 19, 2023

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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 a stretch, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy Apr 12, 2023

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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, being kind to bartenders, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work Apr 05, 2023

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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 also talk man buns, psychedelics, favorite writing utensils, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - send your letters to thepenpalspod@gmail.com!

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RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art Mar 29, 2023

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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 at pizza places, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History Mar 22, 2023

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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 three songs from history. We also talk about musicals, hero moments, picky eating, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress Mar 15, 2023

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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 lost anything sentimental. We also talk about The Brat Pack, forensics, ask a “would you rather?” and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

P.S. - if you want to get in on our Patreon for only $5 a month, head to https://www.patreon.com/penpals

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RE: Vegas Romance & AI Mar 08, 2023

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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 Reese’s Pieces update, talk family professions, the SAG Awards, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement Mar 01, 2023

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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 amazing moment as a sports card collector.

We also talk about Twizzlers vs Red Vines, give a Jack Phillips “update”, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work Feb 22, 2023

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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 to talk to her family about her sex work.

We also talk about hair styles, Miami University, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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