Episodes

  • Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad
    Apr 24 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    This week we are re-joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes from Derek, a Paller who asks us about our daily rituals. In letter two, Kristin asks us, what is something that you absolutely love to do or experience, but if you did it all day everyday forever and ever, it would slowly turn into a torturous hellscape? We also talk about peeing in the pool at the pool bar, washing your legs in the shower, TombStone pizzas...again..., and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights
    Apr 17 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one comes from Tony who wants to talk video games! In letter two, Anna & Nat ask for our Christmas light preference.

    We also talk about Daniel’s special Rose Gold, out today!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    49 mins
  • RE: Pen Pals Announcement
    Apr 15 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Plugs & Hugs section of last week's episode, I wanted to get you up to speed on a big Pen Pals update...have a listen!

    I wish you well, sincerely,

    Producer Lissa

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    4 mins
  • RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album
    Apr 10 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Tom wants to know our favorite books to give as gifts. Letter two is from Alex, who asks for our favorite album. We also talk The Simpsons, Lissa’s book club snafu, a huge update about this show, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    58 mins
  • RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions
    Apr 3 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one is from Lulu, who is struggling with how to treat her neighbor who has been accused of a heinous crime (content warning - this letter and our responses address sexual abuse - if you need to you can skip ahead to 39:30). In letter two, Kristin regales us her four-year old’s curiosities. We also talk Disneyland food, not resolving songs, we wish happy birthdays to loved ones, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals
    Mar 27 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    This week we are joined by our friend Andrew Youngblood! Letter one comes from Emma, who insists she doesn't have any body odor and wonders, is showering every nine days enough? In letter two, Cesar asks us about our favorite cheat meals. We also talk about phallic molds, how Andrew hasn't watched our show, pheromones, and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    50 mins
  • RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards
    Mar 20 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    Letter one is from Stuart, who runs a saltwater taffy stand at the Iowa State Fair. In letter two, Chris hits us with some mind-blowing stats about shuffling decks of cards. We also talk holding our breath, jeans, magic tricks and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    57 mins
  • RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies
    Mar 13 2024

    Dear Pennies and Pallers,

    In letter one, Jen tells us about becoming a regular at a diner with an overbearing server. Letter two comes from Steve, who asks us about how to navigate working at a faith based company. We also talk about Blade Runner, Rory's favorite video game "Conduct Together," our new Tik Tok page (@thepenpalspod), and more!

    We wish you well, sincerely,

    Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

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    49 mins