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Jay Larson | RE: Celebrity Crushes & Setting Boundaries Sep 28, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Jay Larson! Letter one comes from Becky who dug Tony Danza in the 80s and wants to know who we crushed on. In our second letter, Nick struggles with setting boundaries. We also talk Ska, Chicago Dogs, toilet paper, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Career Boomerang & Sex Talk Sep 21, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

We got our first letter from Rob, who left his job then eventually came back to it. Letter two is from a pal who is working on vulnerability surrounding sex.

We also talk spirit, coaching soccer, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Words & Saving Musical Heroes Sep 14, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Our first letter this week comes from Emma, who writes in about the importance of words. Letter two is from Kristal, who asks us which late musicians we’d like to see perform if we could go back in time and save them. We also talk shoes, our enneagram Patreon episodes, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Jordan & Lauren Scovel | RE: Younger Self & Meat Sep 07, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by two of our MOST special guests, Jordan and Lauren Scovel! Letter one comes from Dale, who reflects on questionable behavior by his younger self. Letter two is from our pal Kameron who wants to know how we like our meat. We also talk serving papers, smoking leaves, Red Lobster, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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Ramin Nazer | RE: Meaningful Friendships & Letting Go Aug 31, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Ramin Nazer!

Letter one comes from Tim, who would like some tips on how to build meaningful friendships. Letter two is from our pal Kristin who, after a falling out with her in-laws, wants to know how to let go.

We also talk Pen Pals merch, friend porn, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely, Y

our Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors Aug 24, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Our first letter is from Angela, whose company has a ridiculous bereavement policy. Then we hear from Taylor, who gives a breakdown of her childhood neighborhood crew. We also talk Otis Redding, the whimsical minds of children, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Vacations & Another Woman - Live on Moment House Aug 17, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

We’re coming at you live in-studio, brought to you by Moment House! Thanks to those of you who tuned in. Our first letter is from Alex, who just went on vacation and wants to know our favorites. Letter two is from Dave, who has never been unfaithful but there’s another woman…We also talk keg stands, punctuation, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

P.S. - There are a couple of times where the livestream cut out, which unfortunately means our audio did too...despite that, the episode is great and we think you'll love it!

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Sklar Brothers | RE: Skilled Trades & Yard Games Aug 10, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by two of our best buds, Randy and Jason Sklar! Our first letter comes from Timmy (along with Adam and Vern), who talks about male vulnerability and asks us what skilled trades we’d be interested in pursuing. We also hear from Andrew, who is stoked on yard games! We also talk drugs, Jim Varney, student loans, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs Aug 03, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Letter one comes from Adam, who asks if the way he deals with his wife’s chronic lateness is manipulative. In our second letter, Amy writes us for advice about a misbehaving dog. We also talk about our birthdays, how our birthdays are here, and that it’s our birthdays!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names Jul 27, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

We are celebrating the start of our 4th year today - happy birthday, pals! We have so many great memories tied to this show, and they all start with you.

In letter one we hear from S, who is having conflicting viewpoints with her husband about fundamental beliefs. Then Ryan sent us a letter asking how to stealthily find out someone’s name. We also talk Heads Up 7up, gifts, pickles, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel.

P.S. - Grab your tickets to our live digital show on 08.02.22! Tickets are available at momenthouse.com/penpals

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