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RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa Feb 15, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

In letter one, Sancheri wants to know our best “getting fired” stories. Letter two comes from Nick, whose grandpa disappeared without a trace. We also talk about Dwayne Wade, taekwondo, El Chapo, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches Feb 08, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

Letter one comes from Kameron, who wants to know how we’d impress a caveman on a date. In letter two, Jen gives us some praise and resurfaces our sandwich convo.

We also talk about the B-52’s, sleeping on the floor, VR, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Touring Artists Feb 01, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

It’s just the two of us - no producer, no engineer - and that's part of the reason we only got to one letter...but it's a good one! Bob wrote in asking about the logistics surrounding the life of a touring artist.

We also talk about dudes at dinner, bachelorette parties at comedy shows, Friday Night Lights, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Billy Wayne Davis | RE: Pillows & Best Friend’s Girlfriend Jan 25, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Billy Wayne Davis! Kameron sent in some pillow talk for letter one. In our second letter, Kevin asks what to do when you don’t like your best friend’s girlfriend.

We also talk drugs, unique sports statistics, diner food, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth Jan 18, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

Our first letter comes from Jack, who is moving to New York and wants advice on how to do it right. Letter two is from Jennifer, who has a crazy Google Earth story for us!

We also talk bell boppin’, snoot boopin’, song singin’, Tesla updatin’, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water Jan 11, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

This episode is brought to you by a couple of Chris's! Our first Chris asks us if he should reveal his bisexuality to his wife. Our second Chris wrote into the Pencil Buds asking about our feelings on tap water.

We also talk about Southwest Airlines, British snack food, Rory’s trip to the mountains, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

PS - Don't miss your chance to see Rory in Babylon - catch it while it’s still in theaters!

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RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition Jan 04, 2023

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

Happy New Year! Letter one is from Ana, who recognizes difficulty with establishing professional boundaries within certain careers. In letter two, Nicole writes in to ask if she is being selfish for wanting to be cremated.

We also talk about last year’s resolutions and set our resolutions for this year!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells Dec 28, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

In letter one, K wants advice for how to start dating in her 30s, as someone who has never had a real kiss. Letter two is from Meagan who asks about our favorite childhood smells.

We also talk treading water, Illinois geography, touching objects with your tongue, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself Dec 21, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes Gemma, whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Danny wants advice on getting acceptance from their parents. We also talk roommates, Quantum Leap, Rory’s literacy, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire Dec 14, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Our first letter comes from Kevin, who wants his partner to tell him he’s pretty. Letter two is from Clay, who is getting dressed up for a wedding and wants input.

We also talk “inside baseball”, Joan Allen, slang, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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