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All Things Comedy

The Midnight Air is your weekly “overnight radio” podcast from Daniel Van Kirk. Topics range from friendly conversation, pop culture news, film and tv discussions, stories of lore and mysteries, plus the articles from the pages of a small newspaper in rural Wisconsin. This is the easy-listening podcast for people trying to fall asleep or for people that are trying to stay awake. This feed is also the home of the back catalogue for The Pen Pals Podcast. With new episodes of Pen Pals dropping occasionally.

The Pen Pals Podcast

And I tell you about my weekend in Indiana, Kinanesgiving, before reading your emails, and we cover The Tribune with Rhonda! Plus I have a huge soda water issue at the airport and we hit the Holi-Days like Spitesgiving!

Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

Top 10 Movies with Bagpipes!

Plus so much to tell you about my weekend in St. Louis, my review of The Running Man, your emails, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like National Blow Bagpipes Day!
As a bonus for Premium Subscribers, I’ve got the story about an unlikely place in St. Louis where I heard this week’s post-show song!
 

Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

How Pumpkin Pie Became The Thanksgiving Dessert King!

And I tell you all how I got a new basketball, Plus we have emails from listeners, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like, Start A Rumor Day!
 
As a bonus for Premium Subscribers, I give my thoughts on two new TV shows, I Love LA and Pluribus. 
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

Top 10 Card Games!

Plus I reveal why American Airlines really made me sad, highlight my Halloween in Rochelle, emails from listeners, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like, Love Your Red Hair Day!
 
As a bonus for Premium Subscribers there’s some jazz for your listening enjoyment. 
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases!

As well as The Day of The Dead for Pets, stories from my weekend in Wilmington, a flight from hell, and updates from the Rochelle City Council Meeting I just spoke at! Plus listener emails, The Tribune from Rhonda, and the Holi- Days like, National Cat Day!
 
As a bonus for Premium Subscribers there’s some John Prine for your listening enjoyment. 
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

5 Reasons We Like To Be Scared!

Dear Pennies and Pallers,
 
We got a brand new episode for you today with a new guest host and pal, Jason Sklar! In today’s Clifton asks us about our favorite portmanteau halloween costume ideas. We also go off topic and talk about brioche, Jason’s running joke with his kids, single parenting, and more!
 
We wish you well, sincerely, 
Your Pen Pals, 
Daniel Van Kirk and Jason Sklar
 
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Send us your letters! 
 
Email: thepenpalspod@gmail.com
 
Snail Mail: C/O The Pen Pals Podcast, 12711 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, Studio City, CA, 91604
 
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Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds.
 
You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media.
 
This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow

Pen Pals Podcast - Jason Sklar | RE: Halloween Costumes

This Oct 31st it’s all about Demon Hunting, wearing a robe, and I guess Pitbull? Plus your emails, my review of Good Fortune, virtual tennis, and the Holi- Days like, Back to the Future Day. All before we read The Tribune!
 
Bonus for Premium Subscribers! I share my thoughts on Alien: Earth and dive deep into my feelings about HBO’s Task!
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

The Top Pop Culture 2025 Halloween Costumes!

From New England to Mexico and even Japan, a listener email covers this episode’s main topic! Plus, I tell you all about Cubs games in Chicago and my weekend tossing kegs in Wisconsin! And as always there's the Holi- Days like, Love Your Body Day and we read The Tribune!
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

Halloween Around The World!

The colors might change but my love for Autumn never will! Plus, I've got great listener emails from you, show news, and the Holi-Days like Hug-A-Kevin Day!
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at: themidnightmailbag@gmail.com

Top 10 Fall Activities

Old People are better than we think, and I went to Vegas. And I tell you the truth about the Unicorn Girl Podcast. Plus your emails and the Holi- Days like, The Beginning of Pudding Season!
 
Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.
 
Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

Old People Are Better Than We Think

Dear Pennies & Pallers,
 
This week we bring you our latest live Zoom show, with special guest Jon Dore!
 
We had a blast recalling some fun stories with Jon! Then we discussed a letter about going through a breakup during a pandemic, and one about having to find a new hobby.
 
Hope we see you at the next one!
 
Sincerely,
 
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: A Pandemic Breakup & Finding A New Hobby - Live Zoom Show with Jon Dore

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