Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Eric André! Letter one comes from a Hulk Hogan fan, who wants to know how long it would take for people to realize we’ve turned into Hulk Hogan. In letter two, Adam asks us how to navigate this new world of legal cannabis. We also talk about plays, Eric’s wild birthdays, drugs, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 01, 2023•54 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Kumail Nanjiani! Letter one comes from Emily, who tells us all about Stoneman Willie, a legend from her hometown of Reading, PA. In letter two, Nick shares a story about an embarrassingly aggressive interaction during a rec league softball game. We also talk Kumail’s video game characters, Field of Dreams plot holes, hair growth, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Anton asks us how we’ll feel when we age. Letter two comes from Marly, who went on a work trip and drove through Daniel’s hometown, Rochelle! We also talk Scooby Doo, unappealing recipes, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2023•55 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Rob, who gives us our very first reverse Patreon letter and provides more details on his circumcision as an older kid. In letter two, Junk tells us about a tough breakup where his ex ghosted him during a difficult time. We also talk background singing, RTHS football, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - join our Patreon for bonus eps! https://www.patreon.com/penpals See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Laura Peek! In letter one, Noah wants to talk all things laundry! Letter two is from Amanda, who asks us what we would tell our past selves if we had the chance. We also talk about garbage, Ben Affleck, farts, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ify Nwadiwe! Letter one is from J, who asks about ways to publicly deal with stress. In letter two, Carly wants to know if we’ve ever lied in interviews. We also talk public farting, board games, temp jobs, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2023•58 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Scott shares his experience moving out of the country as a kid. Letter two is from Kendall, who asks about a “would you rather” from her family. We also talk summer movies, drum lines, death & the afterlife, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2023•52 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Zach sent us a letter about his complicated family dynamics, and wonders if his kids should have a relationship with his estranged father. In letter two, Missy tells us all about her life at her gym, and asks us if there are ways we ever surprise ourselves. We also talk about Daniel meeting James Taylor, tabletop games, letter-writing feedback, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands at http...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Ben Roy! In letter one, Chelsea asks us if there is any gross task that we get satisfaction from completing. Letter two comes from John, who asks us who we would not want to fight. We also talk Spring Break, ASMR, J-ing O, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands at https://thepenpalspod.bigcartel.com/ ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Sep 06, 2023•56 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Joe Nicchi! Letter one is from Scott, who has turned buffet strategy into a science. In letter two, Matty talks about his time bartending and a recent experience he had with someone mistreating a server. We also talk breakfast burritos, Chinese food, CVT Soft Serve, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - you can check out CVT Soft Serve at www.cvtsoftserve.com See omnystudio.com/lis...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Sophia feels distance between her and her roommate, and wants to know when to let the friendship go. Letter two is from Mike, who is drawn to stories about historical devastation. We also share some artwork, talk restaurants from the past, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2023•51 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Rachel, who is friends with a couple that constantly bickers. In letter two, Adam asks us if animal life or human life is more precious. We also talk favorite comedy specials, The Snowman, our new mailbox, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2023•48 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Patronie Daniel asks about getting homesickness on the road. Letter two comes from Sean, who discusses the difference between cottagecore and cabincore. We also talk skipping rocks, getting older, soda fountains, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Sarah Silverman! Letter one comes from B.L. Bogues, who cares strongly about compatibility in musical taste (he’s baffled by Rory’s love for the Counting Crows), and wants to know about any dealbreakers we have. In letter two, E fills us in on her feud with her neighbor. We also talk Taylor Swift, writing new material, Rory Albanese, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio....
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Nick Kroll! In letter one, Ellen tells us about some ridiculous fights she’s had with her brother. Letter two comes from Nick, who worries about his connection to his baby-to-be since he’s not the biological father. We also talk therapy, the set of Don’t Worry Darling, the Brat Pack, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Get your PALSTRONG wristbands HERE ! See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jul 26, 2023•52 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Amy, whose dad opened up to expressed his love for her. In letter two, Luke tells us about a #SAGA that started with a stupid marital fight, and ended with blaming a broken phone on his daughter. We also talk Star Wars, favorite Disney rides, we dive back into Lissa’s aversion to pizza/pasta, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - get yourself a PALSTRONG wristband HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listene...
Jul 19, 2023•54 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in for the live recording of our birthday show! In letter one, Katherine wants to know our favorite lake snacks. Letter two comes from Matt, who tells us about a secret national park…and he wrote this letter on very special stationery! We also have lots of birthday celebrations throughout the show, and we dropped some new merch - you can get it HERE ! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See om...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Carl Tart! In letter one, Adam asks us about memorable weddings we’ve attended - his favorite was at a renaissance fair. Letter two is from Brian, who recalls his high school soccer coach having them play an exhibition match at a prison. We also talk Bagger Vance, Brian Banks, and have a surprise appearance from a giant bag of Reese’s Pieces. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - our live vi...
Jul 05, 2023•51 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jerry O’Connell! Letter one comes from Hunter, who wants to hear our favorite stories of kids saying funny things. In letter two, Aubrey wants to know if we’ve been to the world’s largest anything. We also talk Stand By Me, the movie Stand By Me, and behind-the-scenes moments from the movie Stand By Me. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July...
Jun 28, 2023•58 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Vince asks about how many pictures we have of ourselves. Letter two is from Nicki, who has a fun food math problem for us. We also talk about hair, movies, TVs at restaurants, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 21, 2023•51 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Shazza writes in about the differences between who she is now and who she once was. Letter two comes from The Cage Rage, who wants us to talk about all this Nic Cage. We also talk about our new home at Big Money Players, Lissa’s distaste for Italian food, Sean Connery, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Tune in to see a live recording of Pen Pals on July 6th! Tickets HERE See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jun 14, 2023•37 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Mandy Moore! Letter one comes from Crystal, who wants to know about our crazy ER stories. In letter two, Bardo wants to know our top 5 favorite songs. We also talk summer plans, Disney, the drinking age in Wisconsin, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 07, 2023•51 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Rhys Darby! In letter one, Jacqueline asks what we would do if we experienced a sensual ghost encounter. Letter two is from Brendan, who wants to know about our dangerous hobbies. We also hear great stories from Rhys, including his mom’s greeting card habits, his first time bungee jumping, and the time he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener...
May 31, 2023•48 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Justin, who wants to know when he is supposed to stop kissing his sons on the lips. In letter two, Tim asks slip-n-slides or sledding. We also talk about the Mouse House, flight upgrades, we’ve got a couple interruptions, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023•58 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Mikey introduces us to his dog Ruby, who he believes plays a part in him turning his life into what he always wanted it to be - he also covered our theme song! Letter two comes from Reverend Lord Joseph, who needs to overcome his stage fright to officiate his sister’s wedding. We also talk Livestrong, “last times,” corned beef & cabbage, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
May 17, 2023•50 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kelsey, who designed an awesome Pen Pals poster and asked us about passions dying out as time goes on. In letter two, Gabby goes nuts over ham salad. We also talk blouses, the number of days in each month, and we get to hang out with Drunk Daniel. Last thing, Pennies, Pallers, & Patronies: we want to say thank you again for supporting this show. It’s because of all your growing & showing, hangin’ in the Paitch, joining the Friday Watch Crew...
May 10, 2023•52 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Irene Tu! In letter one, a scorned, petty lover is mad that his wife did an escape room without him. Letter two is from Callie, who has a not-so kid-friendly photo hanging in her bathroom. We also talk about Cinco de Mayo, Jumanji, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 03, 2023•45 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jon Gabrus! In letter one, the internet has bombarded Ellie with the suggestion that men don’t wipe properly. Letter two is from JoJo, who wants to know if Disney movies are problematic for kids. We also talk Vegas, toxic TV, evil stepmothers, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Emerson, whose dad took their foreign exchange student on a road trip to remember! In letter two, Cam is talkin’ pants pockets. We also talk Disneyland, the Flaming Lips, give Daniel’s leg a stretch, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2023•47 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Major Tom writes in about UFOs! Letter two comes from M, who went on a first date with someone who has a second-date policy. We also talk about Mr. Tambourine Man, Tom Cruise, being kind to bartenders, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr
