Popcorn Pals

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RE: Condolences May 13, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

We have an additional letter this week from Michael, who shared with us the sad news that our pal Sara has passed away. Dealing with loss is never easy, but we are so glad to have gotten to know Sara, and are grateful for this wonderful community.

We wish you well, sincerely,

Daniel & Rory

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RE: Marriage Trauma & Unconventional Beauty May 11, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Our first letter is from our pal Major Tom, who is dealing with trauma in his marriage (content warning, this first letter addresses physical abuse). Letter two comes from a Day-1 Paller named Jane who wants to know if we are attracted to anything quirky.

We also sing karaoke, talk casting calls, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

P.S. - if someone in your life is misusing alcohol, you can find support at https://al-anon.org

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Seaton Smith | RE: Not Having it Together & Sensational News Stories May 04, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Seaton Smith! Our first letter is from Matt, who wants to know if it’s okay to not have it all together. Letter two is from an anonymous pen pal, who is struggling to deal with the release of a true crime documentary about the murder of someone who was close to them. We also discuss Korn, Barkin’ The Bowl, fighting, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent Parent Apr 27, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our dear friend Rose Byrne! Max wrote in about his journey walking around Australia, and his love for Millie the dog. In our second letter, Laura asks how to, as an adult, maintain relationships with parents so different from you. We also talk about The Grove, brown at night (again), Physical, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying Apr 20, 2022

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Dear Pennies and Pallers,

Our first letter comes from A, where she asks about the line between relationships being hard work and relationships not being right (Content warning, letter 1 addresses verbal and emotional abuse). In the second letter, Austin shares his thoughts while flying. We also discuss the power of representation, PB&Js, Jen and Bort, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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RE: Now and Then & Gardening Apr 13, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

We got a letter from our pal Jenna who observes some lovely changes between this current generation and those that came before. Letter 2 is an adorable card from Alex, who asks how we feel about gardening.

We also play a couple rounds of “Who is 71?”, and discuss Liquid Death, managing boredom, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies Apr 06, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we’re joined by Jack Whitehall!

In our first letter, our pen pal Jake laments over songs that get stuck in his head. And in our second letter, Ashley gives us the gift of land, thus officially turning us into Lords. We also discuss: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Jack doing stand up while high, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care Mar 30, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by Judd Apatow! In our first letter, Brian writes in to ask if we are handy fellas. Our second letter comes from Beth, whose husband commented on the softness of Daniel’s hands which leads her to ask about our personal care habits.

We also discuss: ASMR, Judd’s take on Covid-19 in film and TV, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies Mar 23, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

Our first letter comes from our pen pal Jen, who knows the way to our hearts - she wrote in about her love of potatoes, and even gives us a recipe to try out. In our second letter, our pal Chris tells us about her secret little psychic power. We also discuss Daniel’s time as a federal agent, Producer Lissa getting a mic, an early letter about a pal dating her dad's drummer, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation Mar 16, 2022

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Dear Pennies & Pallers,

This week we are joined by our friend Andy Richter! Our first letter comes from Matty, who put his hometown of Hartlepool on the map by sharing the legend of the French spy monkey. In our second letter, Lauren asks us about struggling with motivation. We also discuss: golf, cursive, and more!

We wish you well, sincerely,

Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

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