The Good Night Show with Daniel Van Kirk

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Wednesday, 7.22.20 | Mysteries | The Isdal Woman Jul 22, 2020

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Segment 1: Dan discusses the case of The Isdal Woman, an unidentified woman who was found dead at Isdalen ("Ice Valley") in Bergen, Norway, on November 29th, 1970. Nearly half a century later, it remains one of the most profound Cold War mysteries in Norwegian history.

Segment 2: The investigation, the most prominent theory, and some later developments in the case.

Tuesday, 7.21.20 | Pop Culture History & Remembering Our Favorite Things | George Carlin's arrest, Planet 9 from Outer Space, the best World War II movies & more Jul 21, 2020

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Segment 1: Elvis' first public performance, George Carlin is arrested, The Daily Show Premieres, Planet 9 from Outer Space premieres, The Beach Boys release “Surfer Girl," Alan Menken’s birthday, Sinatra’s “Strangers in the Night” hits No. 1, Saving Private Ryan premieres in 1998, and Lance Armstrong “wins” 7th consecutive Tour de France.

Segment 2: Ranking the 25 Best World War II Movies.

Monday, 7.20.20 | What Day Is It? & Small Town News | Junk Food Day, Gorgeous Grandma Day, Tequila Day, & more Jul 20, 2020

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Segment 1: National Lollipop Day, National Moon Day, National Junk Food Day, National Hammock Day, National Hotdog Day, National Gorgeous Grandma Day, National Cousins Day, National Drive-Thru Day, and National Tequila Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

Friday, 7.17.20 | Positive Stories | An "old man" baby, Creed's halftime show, nursing home residents recreate classic album covers & more Jul 17, 2020

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Segment 1: Growing a mustache, a new grandma and cute "old man" baby, Creed's halftime show, a fantastic pinball machine, and more!

Segment 2: A hero dog, Nursing Home Residents Recreate Classic Album Covers, Dan & Noah's positive stories, a riddle, & more!

Wednesday, 7.15.20 | Jon Dore Interview | Meeting at a music video, an elevator story, "Welcome to Subway," & more Jul 15, 2020

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Segment 1: Dan interviews his friend, fellow comedian Jon Dore, about: the day they met on set of a music video, the joy of running into friends, bars, and more.

Segment 2: The interview continues, touching on the topics of: an elevator story, comedy festivals, a "Welcome to Subway" bit, and more.

Tuesday, 7.14.20 | Pop Culture History & Remembering Our Favorite Things | The Hollywood sign, Frank Sinatra's debut, ranking Disneyland attractions, & more Jul 14, 2020

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Segment 1: The Hollywood sign goes up in 1923, Frank Sinatra makes his recording debut, the US discontinues some bills, Gianni Versace dies, Apollo 11 launches, PT Barnum’s Mermaid Hoax, Disneyland opens, & more!

Segment 2: Ranking the best Disneyland attractions!

Monday, 7.13.20 | What Day Is It? & Small Town News | National Nude Day, National Mac and Cheese Day, National Tattoo Day, & more Jul 13, 2020

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Segment 1: National French Fry Day, National Nude Day, National Mac and Cheese Day, National Pet Fire Safety Day, Nation Gummi Worm Day, Get to Know Your Customers Day, National Tattoo Day, & more.

Segment 2: A short and sweet edition of Germania/Budsin news.

Friday, 7.10.20 | Positive Stories | Back door coffee table, a nurse on the way to a wedding, a best man announcement, & more Jul 10, 2020

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Segment 1: A listener turns a door into a coffee table and a listener writes in about a great employee.

Segment 2: A tale of good sportsmanship, Nurse Saves Life on Way to Daughter’s Wedding, Dan & Noah's positive stories of the week, and a riddle!

Thursday, 7.9.20 | Entertainment | Favorite summer movies, My Morning Jacket, Disclosure, & more Jul 09, 2020

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In this episode we cover: UK Office, Perry Mason, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Creature from the Black Lagoon, favorite summer movies, the new My Morning Jacket album, the This American Life “Cars” episode, Someone Knows Something - Season 6, Cites: Skylines, HouseOfHighlights, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Floor is Lava, Disclosure, Taskmaster, and more!

Wednesday, 7.8.20 | The Back Page | Husband and wife both having an affair... with the same person Jul 08, 2020

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In this Back Page episode, a listener writes in about an office affair that starts to get serious... until she finds out her husband is also having an affair with the same person. What should she do?

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