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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

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 and Pallers,
 
We’re back again with guest host and Pal Dave Holmes! In today’s letter, Jessica tells us about the best party she’s ever been to. We also talk about Applebees’ Nightclub “The Bees”, the hotel cuck chair, bad fashion choices, and more!
 
We wish you well, sincerely, 
 
Your Pen Pals,
Daniel Van Kirk and Dave Holmes
 
P.S. – Don’t forget to respond to Daniel’s letter about Old People Being Mean & Chips and Salsa! Head to the Paitch to read the whole letter!
 
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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
 
––––––––––––––––––
 
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 - Dave Holmes | RE: Best Party Ever

The Unknown Number documentary is horrible and I’ve got the most Rochelle story from Denver! Plus so many of your emails and the Holi- Days like, “German Butterbrot 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!

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Top 10 Chicken Dishes that you will not agree with! My apologies for recommending the Unknown Number doc, thoughts on the Emmys, Unicorn Girl Podcast, your emails, Holi- Days like, “Make a Hat Day” and we close things out with The Tribune!
 
Bonus for Premium Subscribers: I’m giving you my thoughts on the HBO crime drama, Task, and sharing a song that I’m currently loving.
 
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 Chicken Dishes

Gonna tell you all about my weekend, plus read listener emails, cover the Holi- Days like “Make Your Bed Day” and it turns out that I really wanna hear about your tattoo! All that before we close things out with 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!

Stories from Eureka

My Top 10 Fruits! Plus thoughts on Alien: Earth, listener emails, fighting a cold, Regal’s Month of Movie Masterpieces and a ton more! Plus The Tribune! A bonus for Premium Subscribers, I talk about seeing Jaws in IMAX and my review of Weapons!

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 Fruits

Dear Pennies & Pallers,
 
Our guest on this final Starburns Audio version of the pod is our friend and OG producer, Noah "NewNo" Eberhart, who finally gets his mic after all these years.
 
In our first letter, we hear some very spooky ghost stories from New Orleans, and discuss the paranormal.
 
For letter 2, we delve into the topic of aging, and what traits we hope to have inherited as we start down the path towards our golden years.
 
For now, we're looking forward to new horizons and plenty of more fun with our Pals! See you soon, and we wish you well.
 
Sincerely,
 
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory Scovel

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RE: My French Quarter Ghost & Genetic Inheritance - with Noah Eberhart

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