Pen Pals With Daniel & Rory

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal asks for advice as they come to terms with a lack of passion in their long-term relationship and some lingering feelings for a high school love. In our second letter, a Pen Pal asks which fruit we think best captures our essences.  We also discuss: the advantages of a Communications Degree, the definition of utilitarian, upside down pineapples, philosophical questions at the cheese store, and more.  We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes their incredible experience running a trail race through the Appalachian Mountains, and the strange feelings she had upon returning to normal life. In our second letter, a Pen Pal raves about Pixar’s “Soul,” and asks what art has moved us. We also discuss: a great Cameo from a fan, stinkin’ thinkin’, finding moments of zen, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the hilarious Sona Movsesian! In our first letter, a male Pen Pal explains how he learned to overcome shitty gender norms and embrace his love of crocheting. He then asks: do we have any interests or preferences that go against traditional gender norms? In our second letter, a Pen Pal shares the (incredible) January edition of the nude calendar he makes for his wife. We also discuss: Sona fighting in her dodgeball league, dick pics, reading greeting cards out loud, having the D’Angelo V, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In our first letter, a Pen Pal has a wild experience at a deeply strange acupuncture clinic. In our second letter, a Pen Pal fascinated by death explains why they love Victorian-era items and want to own an actual skeleton. They then ask: do we own any odd or meaningful items? We also discuss: calling a Little League game, a wreath made of hair, pressure points, embracing new experiences, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week’s new Pen Pal is the always brilliant Brett Goldstein. Our first letter gets right to the point: how often do we sit down when we pee? In our second letter, a Pen Pal shares their thoughtful perspective on the joys of polyamorous living. We also discuss: clapping for yourself, poltergeists, going commando, redefining your relationship, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In this week’s letter, a Pen Pal writes about a topic near and dear to our hearts: buffets.  We also discuss: the Micro Machines guy, French silk pie, how going for seconds made you a good boy, skipping the rolls, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, First, a Pen Pal writes about their love for Elvis Presley, and asks how we want to be remembered when we’re gone. In this week’s second letter, a Pen Pal debates whether or not he should surprise his mother with a Christmas visit, given his mother’s schedule as a nurse and his own medical issues. We also discuss: the origins of Boxing Day, hologram Frank Sinatra, rock documentaries, buying Cameos to plug Pen Pals, and more.  We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our Pen Pal (and certified penny) Chris Sullivan!  First, a Pen Pal writes about the spiritual power of sports, and the community that comes with it. In this week’s second letter, an artist Pen Pal asks for our opinion on translation convention, a storytelling device where characters in film speak the language of the audience, instead of the native language of the character. We also discuss: Chris binging Pen Pals, the new studio, the movie “Annihilation,” the Full House theme song, being a pervert person, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, The great Will Ferrell joins us this week to read your letters!  In this week’s first letter, a high school senior asks what he can do to make his final year memorable - and invites us to his graduation party. Will shares some of his favorite high school memories - and explains how his son is carrying on the tradition of senior year hijinks. In our second letter, a Pen Pal is uncomfortable with his wife’s continued use of spanking as a disciplinary method for their child, and asks if spanking is ever a reasonable punishment. He also asks about our showering order (soap first, then shampoo?).  We also discuss: Will’s real-life work as a youth soccer coach, playing the spoons, kegs at the grad party, Will forming a Reptile Club in high school, Lloyd’s bank, Will’s new show “The Shrink Next Door” on Apple TV+, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, Today we are joined by our incredibly talented friend, Skylar Astin!  In our first letter, a Pen Pal asks about the fluid definition of “weird.” This week’s second letter discusses the struggle of making friends when you have social anxiety. We also discuss: Skylar’s new film “Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas,” finding your passion early, getting weird, dad jokes, and a great Robin Williams story.  We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our new Pen Pal, the great Naomi Ekperigin! In our first letter, our Pen Pal Will asks for our favorite travel hacks.  In this week’s second letter, our Pen Pal Chris Sullivan explains how drunken antics at the cabin as a young man ended with him swimming in a fiery lake. Yes, you read that right. We also discuss: the morning radio grind, Dairy Queen Blizzards, packing two days before flights, who gets invited to the cabin, and Naomi’s solo travel stories!   We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the brilliant Kevin Nealon! In our first letter, a Pen Pal living in Japan asks us to name the new boat he is building. In this week’s second letter, a Pen Pal wants to know how to best support his girlfriend as she struggles with medical school and friends who don't reach out. We also discuss: Rory’s childhood Hans & Franz costume, boat guys, Kevin’s excellent caricatures, seeing mountain lions in the wild, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the hilarious Hannah Berner! Catch her on tour now, and listen to her podcasts Berning In Hell & Giggly Squad. Our first letter asks about inconsiderate people: the jerk drivers, litterers, movie theater talkers, and the sickos who play music on the subway without headphones. In our moving second letter, a Pen Pal explains why he feels insecure about his wife’s deceased high school sweetheart. We also discuss: Instagram Lives with zero views, taking phone calls at the movies, using comedy to grapple with trauma, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Adam Cayton-Holland! First, a Pen Pal shares her supernatural experience in the woods of Sweden and also performs an amazing rendition of the theme song in Swedish! In our second letter, the husband of an over-worked teacher asks for advice on dealing with a tough job (and casually plugs his vasectomy).  We also discuss: Adam’s new comedy album “Hot Takes,” why the High Plains Comedy Festival is so cool, whether we’d walk into a haunted house, doing what you love, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, First, we have a hot-off-the-presses (night of!) letter from a Pen Pal who was witness to a deeply unpleasant view when her beloved former boss sat down in short shorts. She wants to know: have we ever caught an unintentional glimpse of someone’s body that made us cringe? In our second letter, a Pen Pal asks for advice in dealing with a complicated and unrequited love for an inconsiderate person. We also discuss: soaking, guys who fight, going commando, how to pronounce “foyer,” and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by the hilarious Andy Samberg! In our first letter, the best summer camp employee ever asks us about our preferred toilet paper orientation (over or under?). In our second letter, a Pen Pal learns that they are the great-great-grandson of a horse thief. Rory asks: is stealing a horse that bad? We also discuss: Andy getting competitive in recreational soccer, why Wood is a great name for a caddy, the fear of splash back, learning family history later in life, and Andy’s brawler grandfather swimming in the East River to blow off steam. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend (and your new Pen Pal), the hilarious Kyle Kinane! In the first letter, our Pen Pal explains that her home is haunted by the ghost of her husband’s father. She wants to know: how can you go #F2F (face-to-face) with a spirit?  In this week’s second letter, our Pen Pal has landed the “job of his dreams,” but still feels like something is missing. What happens when you finally reach the goal you’ve been chasing for so long? We also discuss: Daniel walking out of The Thin Red Line, stolen bikes, ouija boards, feeling grateful, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Matt Walsh (Veep star! UCB co-founder! Chicago Bears superfan!). In our first letter, a Pen Pal describes losing a cousin that felt like a “cosmic twin”. We discuss the power in feeling truly connected with another person - be it a relative, friend, or stranger. Our second letter asks the question: what is your perfect day? We also discuss: Matt’s new Veep rewatch podcast: Second in Command, the Chicago Bears, Daniel’s background acting career, and a fancy dinner at the Chili’s in Encino. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, This week, we are joined by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds of The Dollop podcast for a very special LIVE Pen Pals - recorded at the High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, Colorado! In our first letter, a Pen Pal wants to know: if you are competing against a child, should you always let the kid win? In our second letter, a Pen Pal reconnects with an ex-girlfriend, but isn’t sure how to handle things with their current partner. We also discuss: the airline industry, arm wrestling, birthday performer day rates, Mouse Man, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Pennies & Pallers, In this week’s first letter, a Pen Pal explains their annual Ham Day tradition, a day devoted to eating ham with friends. Our Pen Pal wants to know: what time of year is best for a Ham Day? In our second letter, a Pen Pal receives the impossibly horrible news that his mother only has months left to live — and asks how to fulfill the promise he made with her to lead a joyous life. We also discuss: being sweet dumb, Uncle Mike’s conversational skills, ham flavored ice cream, avant-garde pranks, and more. We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk & Rory ScovelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.