The Pen Pals Podcast

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 Jun 20, 2019

2dluis
 Mar 21, 2019
haven't even heard it but Rory is always premium content so I'm calling this

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Every week, your pen pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel respond to the letters you send them on topics ranging from free will to freeway etiquette, from mental health to manatees. Seek advice. Tell a story. Vent. Send a letter. It's your podcast, we just talk about it.

Episode Date
RE: New Identity & Hole in the Roof Gang
May 08, 2024
RE: Undiscovered Art & Butterfly Effect
May 01, 2024
Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad
Apr 24, 2024
RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights
Apr 17, 2024
RE: Pen Pals Announcement
Apr 15, 2024
RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album
Apr 10, 2024
RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions
Apr 03, 2024
Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals
Mar 27, 2024
RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards
Mar 20, 2024
RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies
Mar 13, 2024
Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold
Mar 06, 2024
Thomas Lennon | RE: Anniversary Gifts & Singing - LIVE from SF Sketchfest
Feb 28, 2024
RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life
Feb 21, 2024
RE: Reclaiming Birthdays & Master Cheesemakers
Feb 14, 2024
Taylor Ortega | RE: Speeding Tickets & Estranged Loved Ones
Feb 07, 2024
Langston Kerman | RE: Liquid Fingers & Unhelpful Husband
Jan 31, 2024
RE: Overreactions & Biff to the Future
Jan 24, 2024
Dave Holmes | RE: Sad Eventualities & Fishing Boat Deckhand
Jan 17, 2024
RE: Parenting Multiple Kids & Karaoke
Jan 10, 2024
Dierdre Friel | RE: Turning Back Time & Girl Codes
Jan 03, 2024
RE: Hamburger Helper & Body Hair
Dec 27, 2023
Chris Sullivan | RE: Holiday Dishes & House Fire Possessions
Dec 20, 2023
RE: Burning Man & Reffing
Dec 13, 2023
RE: Near-Death Experiences & Office Lunches
Dec 06, 2023
Tiffany Haddish | RE: Bad Magic & Trips vs. Vacations
Nov 29, 2023
RE: Tool & Travel Bets
Nov 22, 2023
RE: Elopement vs. Ceremony & Procrastination
Nov 15, 2023
RE: Wildlife Encounters & Missed Connections
Nov 08, 2023
Eric André | RE: Hulk Hogan & The Cannabis Line
Nov 01, 2023
Kumail Nanjiani | RE: Stoneman Willie & Sports Aggression
Oct 25, 2023
RE: Aging & Work Trips
Oct 18, 2023
RE: Pizza Hut Circumcision & Difficult Break Up
Oct 11, 2023
Laura Peek | RE: Laundry & Advice for Past Selves
Oct 04, 2023
Ify Nwadiwe | RE: Public Stress & Lying in Interviews
Sep 27, 2023
RE: Relocating & Mind vs. Body
Sep 20, 2023
RE: Family Legacy & Surprising Yourself
Sep 13, 2023
Ben Roy | RE: Gross Satisfaction & Who Not to Fight
Sep 06, 2023
Joe Nicchi | RE: Buffet Game Plan & Service Staff Treatment
Aug 30, 2023
RE: Outgrowing Friends & Grim History
Aug 23, 2023
RE: Bickering Couples & Animal vs. Human Life
Aug 16, 2023
RE: Homesickness & Cottagecore
Aug 09, 2023
Sarah Silverman | RE: Dealbreakers & Neighbor Feud
Aug 02, 2023
Nick Kroll | RE: Ridiculous Fights & Biological Parenthood
Jul 26, 2023
RE: Unconditional Love & Broken Phone
Jul 19, 2023
RE: Lake Snacks & Insider Knowledge - Live In-Studio!
Jul 12, 2023
Carl Tart | RE: Renaissance Fair Wedding & Questionable Coaching
Jul 05, 2023
Jerry O’Connell | RE: Funny Kids & World’s Largest
Jun 28, 2023
RE: Photographs & Oatmeal is Breakfast Chili
Jun 21, 2023
RE: Seasons of Life & Nic Cage
Jun 14, 2023
Mandy Moore | RE: ER Stories & Desert Island Songs
Jun 07, 2023
Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies
May 31, 2023
RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds
May 24, 2023
RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant
May 17, 2023
RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad
May 10, 2023
Irene Tu | RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork
May 03, 2023
Jon Gabrus | RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids
Apr 26, 2023
RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets
Apr 19, 2023
RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy
Apr 12, 2023
Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work
Apr 05, 2023
RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art
Mar 29, 2023
Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History
Mar 22, 2023
RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress
Mar 15, 2023
RE: Vegas Romance & AI
Mar 08, 2023
Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement
Mar 01, 2023
Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work
Feb 22, 2023
RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa
Feb 15, 2023
RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches
Feb 08, 2023
RE: Touring Artists
Feb 01, 2023
Billy Wayne Davis | RE: Pillows & Best Friend’s Girlfriend
Jan 25, 2023
RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth
Jan 18, 2023
RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water
Jan 11, 2023
RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition
Jan 04, 2023
RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells
Dec 28, 2022
Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself
Dec 21, 2022
RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire
Dec 14, 2022
Jackie Kashian & Sean Patton | RE: Streaming Services & Disney Songs - Live from Come & Take It
Dec 07, 2022
Dierdre Friel | RE: Emotional Unprofessionalism & Liking Your Name
Nov 30, 2022
RE: Warm Desserts & Drugs
Nov 23, 2022
RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death
Nov 16, 2022
RE: Belonging & School Lunch
Nov 09, 2022
Cipha Sounds | RE: Heteronormative Roles & Unsolicited Advice
Nov 02, 2022
Chad Daniels | RE: Turning 40 & Chips
Oct 26, 2022
RE: Offensive Comedy & Bird of the Year
Oct 19, 2022
RE: Hypnotherapy & Cabin Recap
Oct 12, 2022
Matt Braunger | RE: Restaurant Ordering & Safe Words
Oct 05, 2022
Jay Larson | RE: Celebrity Crushes & Setting Boundaries
Sep 28, 2022
RE: Career Boomerang & Sex Talk
Sep 21, 2022
RE: Words & Saving Musical Heroes
Sep 14, 2022
Jordan & Lauren Scovel | RE: Younger Self & Meat
Sep 07, 2022
Ramin Nazer | RE: Meaningful Friendships & Letting Go
Aug 31, 2022
RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors
Aug 24, 2022
RE: Vacations & Another Woman - Live on Moment House
Aug 17, 2022
Sklar Brothers | RE: Skilled Trades & Yard Games
Aug 10, 2022
RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs
Aug 03, 2022
RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names
Jul 27, 2022
RE: Our Favorite Things
Jul 20, 2022
RE: The Mashed Patatreon
Jul 13, 2022
Doug Benson | RE: Social Eating & International Stand Up
Jul 06, 2022
Sara Schaefer | RE: Over-Gifting & Real Magic
Jun 29, 2022
RE: Covid Conundrum & Losing Your Virginity
Jun 22, 2022
RE: Family Cabin & Celebrity Interactions
Jun 15, 2022
RE: Soul-Saving & Officiating a Wedding
Jun 08, 2022
Haley Joel Osment | RE: Pizza & Talent Shows
Jun 01, 2022
Kurt Braunohler & Hannah Berner | RE: Lasting Impressions & Baby on the Way Out - LIVE at Moontower
May 25, 2022
RE: Playing the Victim & Mouth and Foot Painting
May 18, 2022
RE: Condolences
May 13, 2022
RE: Marriage Trauma & Unconventional Beauty
May 11, 2022
Seaton Smith | RE: Not Having it Together & Sensational News Stories
May 04, 2022
Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent Parent
Apr 27, 2022
RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying
Apr 20, 2022
RE: Now and Then & Gardening
Apr 13, 2022
Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies
Apr 06, 2022
Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care
Mar 30, 2022
RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies
Mar 23, 2022
Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation
Mar 16, 2022
RE: Car Trouble & Nature vs. Nurture
Mar 09, 2022
Aimee Mann | RE: Naps & Confronting a Mooch
Mar 02, 2022
RE: Male Affection & Mystery in Atlanta
Feb 23, 2022
Chris Garcia | RE: Art of Flirting & Escaping Negativity
Feb 16, 2022
RE: Off-Grid Living & Dog Goodbyes
Feb 09, 2022
RE: Losing Passion & Fruit Essence
Feb 02, 2022
RE: Chasing Adventure & Powerful Art
Jan 26, 2022
Sona Movsesian | RE: Gender Norms & Nude Calendar
Jan 19, 2022
RE: Acupuncture Nightmare & Meaningful Possessions
Jan 12, 2022
Brett Goldstein | RE: Sitting to Pee & Polyamorous Love
Jan 05, 2022
RE: Buffet Style
Dec 29, 2021
RE: Elvis Presley & Christmas Surprise
Dec 22, 2021
Chris Sullivan | RE: Power of Sports & Movie Languages
Dec 15, 2021
Will Ferrell | RE: Senior Year & Corporal Punishment
Dec 08, 2021
Skylar Astin | RE: Defining Weird & Social Anxiety
Dec 01, 2021
Naomi Ekperigin | RE: Travel Hacks & Cabin Antics
Nov 24, 2021
Kevin Nealon | RE: Boat Names & Reaching Out
Nov 17, 2021
Hannah Berner | RE: Inconsiderate People & Consolation Prize
Nov 10, 2021
Adam Cayton-Holland | RE: Swedish Spirits & Work Stress
Nov 03, 2021
RE: Hanging Brain & Incompatible Love
Oct 27, 2021
Andy Samberg | RE: Toilet Paper & Horse Thieves
Oct 20, 2021
Kyle Kinane | RE: Father-in-Law Ghost & Something's Missing
Oct 13, 2021
Matt Walsh | RE: Cosmic Twins & Perfect Day
Oct 06, 2021
Dave Anthony & Gareth Reynolds | RE: Letting Kids Win & Emailing Ex
Sep 29, 2021
RE: Ham Day & A Joyous Life
Sep 22, 2021
Annie Weisman | RE: Cursing Children & Religious Costumes
Sep 15, 2021
RE: Sex Slang & Bad Heroes
Sep 08, 2021
​​RE: Existential Dread & Deadliest Catch
Sep 01, 2021
Pete Holmes | RE: Grandpa’s Romance & Go-To Drinks
Aug 25, 2021
Ryan Sickler | RE: Separate Beds & Olympic Medals
Aug 18, 2021
RE: Family Legends & Former Friends
Aug 11, 2021
RE: Animal Magic & Brain Teasers
Aug 04, 2021
Casey Wilson | RE: Balcony Kisses & Getting Older
Jul 28, 2021
RE: Favorite Fries
Jul 21, 2021
RE: Canine Condolences & Vacation Mourning
Jul 14, 2021
RE: Pancakes & Power Moves
Jul 07, 2021
RE: My French Quarter Ghost & Genetic Inheritance - with Noah Eberhart
Jun 30, 2021
RE: Letters of Love & A Question Of Decency
Jun 23, 2021
RE: Broken Brain Compensation Methods & Random Tearful Grandma Memories
Jun 16, 2021
RE: First Date & Back to the Future
Jun 09, 2021
RE: Advice For Your Younger Self & Must-Have Brands
Jun 02, 2021
RE: Parasocial Relationships & Fishing
May 26, 2021
RE: Coming Out & Best/Worst Vacations
May 19, 2021
RE: Thinking Differently & A Dating Question
May 12, 2021
RE: Mental Breakdowns & True Conspiracies
May 05, 2021
RE: Breathing & Guilty Pleasures
Apr 28, 2021
RE: Drawing Lines in Comedy & Political Leanings
Apr 21, 2021
RE: Classic Cars & Head vs. Heart
Apr 14, 2021
RE: A Tattoo Conundrum & Manic Episodes
Apr 07, 2021
RE: How to Say "I Love You" & A Swedish Treasure Story
Mar 31, 2021
RE: Big Changes & Chicago St. Patrick's Day
Mar 24, 2021
RE: Obscure Words & Quality Smut
Mar 17, 2021
RE: Thresholds & Getting Back Into Comedy
Mar 10, 2021
RE: Changes Since 2012 & Folklore
Mar 03, 2021
RE: The Girl Scout Experience & When To Call It Quits
Feb 24, 2021
RE: Being An Only Child & Knowing A Killer
Feb 17, 2021
RE: Having A Second Kid & Guilty Pleasures
Feb 10, 2021
RE: Favorite Clubs & Talking To Kids About Drugs
Feb 03, 2021
RE: Friends With Benefits & Healthy Boundaries
Jan 27, 2021
RE: Predictions & Sharing Your Art
Jan 20, 2021
RE: Crying For Myself & Favorite Chips
Jan 13, 2021
RE: Seasons & Senses & A Family Question - LIVE on Zoom with Patrick Keenan
Jan 06, 2021
RE: Roommate Stories
Dec 30, 2020
RE: Christmas at the Holiday Inn & A Brine Recipe
Dec 23, 2020
RE: Movies & TV To Watch Before Turning 40
Dec 16, 2020
RE: Holiday Traditions & Would You Rather
Dec 09, 2020
RE: The Turkey Situation & Seeing Any Event From History - Live On Zoom
Dec 02, 2020
RE: A Message From The Past
Nov 25, 2020
RE: Three Secrets
Nov 18, 2020
RE: Ænima & Fainting
Nov 11, 2020
RE: When to Come Out
Nov 04, 2020
RE: A Pandemic Breakup & Finding A New Hobby - Live Zoom Show with Jon Dore
Oct 28, 2020
RE: Being Bad At Trusting & Anxiety
Oct 21, 2020
RE: Sexuality & Remembering Badass Grandma
Oct 14, 2020
RE: Name Changes & Bucket Lists
Oct 07, 2020
RE: Secret Marriage & Pen Pals: The Movie - Live Zoom Show
Sep 30, 2020
RE: Weight Issues, Motivation, & Survivor
Sep 23, 2020
RE: Anhedonia
Sep 16, 2020
RE: Jaws Wired Shut
Sep 09, 2020
RE: My Best Friend's Bad-News Marriage & My First Porn Experience - Live Zoom Show!
Sep 02, 2020
RE: My High School Bear Attack
Aug 26, 2020
RE: Pinterest, House Fires, & Parachutes
Aug 19, 2020
RE: Gaslit By Family & Calamity Kim
Aug 12, 2020
RE: A Miserable Rafting Trip
Aug 05, 2020
RE: Backup Careers, Memorable Dreams, & Parenting While on the Road
Jul 29, 2020
RE: Road Trip Tips
Jul 22, 2020
RE: Out of Seeds, Birthday Cards, & Tripping
Jul 15, 2020
RE: Dan's Arches, Educating Yourself, & Candy Talk
Jul 08, 2020
RE: Getting To Know You Pop Quiz
Jun 24, 2020
RE: F2F with Dad & Losing Family Relationships
Jun 17, 2020
RE: Small Town Life & Accent Preferences
Jun 10, 2020
RE: Top Bands & Navigating My Brain
Jun 03, 2020
RE: Being High At Rory's Show
May 27, 2020
RE: Home Bases & The Tiki Scene
May 20, 2020
RE: Judgement House & Meat Processing Problems
May 13, 2020
RE: Dealing with Sudden Loss During Quarantine
May 06, 2020
RE: Friend Soulmates & Unsubscribing From Everything
Apr 29, 2020
RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 2
Apr 22, 2020
RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 1
Apr 15, 2020
RE: The Benefits of Massages & Early Retirement
Apr 08, 2020
RE: If Money Were No Object & Quick Hits
Apr 01, 2020
RE: Wedding Speech & The Principals Office
Mar 25, 2020
RE: Save Me From Covid-19 & When To Dry-Off
Mar 18, 2020
RE: Grief, Being Alone & What To Do When You're Dead
Mar 11, 2020
RE: Best Man Decision & The Lonely Lunch Club LIVE from Tuxas!
Mar 04, 2020
RE: External Depression & Having Kids
Feb 26, 2020
RE: Breakthroughs & Graduation Trip
Feb 19, 2020
RE: Last Meals & Cultural Dating Differences
Feb 12, 2020
RE: Goodbye Dan & Time
Feb 05, 2020
RE: Crying & Losing Religion
Jan 29, 2020
RE: Breaking Up & Staying Grounded
Jan 22, 2020
RE: Is Work Everything?
Jan 15, 2020
Conan O'Brien | RE: The Sex Talk & Suicide
Jan 08, 2020
RE: Wedding Plans & Child Therapy
Jan 01, 2020
RE: New Years Day & Getting The Band Back Together
Dec 25, 2019
RE: Best Time of Your Life
Dec 18, 2019
RE: 10 Kids & The 5 Stages of Divorce
Dec 11, 2019
RE: Slackers & Shampoo Side Hustle
Dec 04, 2019
RE: Podcasting Advice & First Dates
Nov 27, 2019
RE: New Restaurant Traditions & Impactful People
Nov 20, 2019
RE: The Carol Anne Episode Part 2
Nov 13, 2019
RE: The Carol Anne Episode
Nov 06, 2019
RE: Tour Life & Ring Size
Oct 30, 2019
RE: Pompous Fruit & Haunted Houses
Oct 23, 2019
RE: Our First Case & Car Accidents - LIVE from Red Clay Comedy Festival
Oct 16, 2019
RE: When To Shut Up and Take The Win? & Halloween
Oct 09, 2019
RE: Aliens & Fairies (The 2 postcards)
Oct 02, 2019
RE: Distracted Driving & Giving Credit
Sep 25, 2019
RE: An Announcement
Sep 23, 2019
RE: Hurricane Dorian & Comic Moments
Sep 18, 2019
RE: Is Blood Thicker Than Water & Unreasonable Fears
Sep 11, 2019
RE: Shoe Hero & Artists Who Are Bad People
Sep 04, 2019
RE: Pointing Fingers & Falling in Love
Aug 28, 2019
RE: Dementia & Stand-up Friends
Aug 21, 2019
RE: Flaky Friends & Bad Birthdays
Aug 14, 2019
RE: Staying In The Band & Reality TV
Aug 07, 2019
RE: Education & Screen Time
Jul 31, 2019
RE: Moving to Chicago & Showing Affection
Jul 24, 2019
RE: Getting Rid of Waste & Our Favorite Sports Movies
Jul 17, 2019
RE: Split Parents & What Is Reading
Jul 10, 2019
RE: Surprise Concert & Adult Baby Convention
Jul 03, 2019
RE: Jessica the Ghost & Failing the Bar - LIVE from Clusterfest
Jun 26, 2019
RE: Was I Mean To An Old Guy? & Bachelor Parties
Jun 12, 2019
RE: Music Tastes & Debating A Vasectomy
Jun 05, 2019
RE: A Special Message from Rory & Daniel
May 22, 2019
RE: Wrecked by an Escalator & Meeting People Through Improv
May 15, 2019
RE: Sex Addiction & A Prank War
May 08, 2019
RE: Employee Shenanigans & Hickeys
May 01, 2019
RE: Weird Texts from Mom & Seeming Mean - LIVE from Dallas
Apr 24, 2019
RE: Body Hair & Mystery in Manhattan Update
Apr 17, 2019
RE: A Year in Prison & Traveling vs Settling Down
Apr 10, 2019
RE: Saving Lives & Sandwich Talk
Apr 03, 2019
RE: Engagement Ring For Sale & Worrying About Wife's Weight - Live in Los Angeles!
Mar 27, 2019
RE: Tuxas Redux & Romanticizing Endings
Mar 20, 2019
RE: 19-Going-On-20 Advice & Theme Parties
Mar 13, 2019
RE: Fetishes & An Affair - Live from Tuxas!
Mar 06, 2019
RE: The Pigeon Mystery & The Loss of a Coworker
Feb 27, 2019
RE: Having Kids & National Days
Feb 20, 2019
RE: Mystery in Manhattan & Dumb Things
Feb 13, 2019
RE: Coffee Shops & Board Game Traditions
Feb 06, 2019
RE: A Random Roomie & A Talk with the Boss
Jan 30, 2019
RE: Grandma & A Big Chunk of Change
Jan 23, 2019
RE: The Weekend of Tuxas & A Graduation Speech
Jan 16, 2019
RE: Cannibal Questions & The Hydration Challenge
Jan 09, 2019
RE: A Karaoke Proposal & Talking Politics with Dad
Jan 02, 2019
RE: Ruining Christmas & Dissecting Humor
Dec 26, 2018
RE: Ghost Crisis & Psychedelic Drugs
Dec 19, 2018
RE: Calling Dibs & Rushing Ten Yards
Dec 12, 2018
RE: Going F2F with Mom & High School Expectations
Dec 05, 2018
RE: Balding & Committal
Nov 28, 2018
RE: Long Distance Love & Addiction
Nov 21, 2018
RE: The Groom's Perspective & Conspiracy Theories
Nov 14, 2018
RE: Millennials & Falling For A Friend
Nov 07, 2018
RE: Ruining A Wedding & Having A Trash-Mouth
Oct 31, 2018
RE: Fears & Adult Friending
Oct 24, 2018
RE: Communication & Ghosts
Oct 17, 2018
RE: Dating Dad's Drummer & Is She Cheating?
Oct 10, 2018
RE: Sleep Paralysis & Universal Basic Income
Oct 03, 2018
RE: Concerts, Being Stuck, & Worrying - with Reggie Watts
Sep 26, 2018
RE: Cults & Agoraphobia
Sep 19, 2018
RE: Acting Your Age & Family Traditions
Sep 12, 2018
RE: Time Travel & Friendship
Sep 05, 2018
RE: Favorites & Comments
Aug 29, 2018
RE: Eating & Finding a Partner
Aug 22, 2018
RE: Cohabitating & Wedding Planning
Aug 15, 2018
RE: Staying Informed & Toxic Relationships
Aug 08, 2018
RE: Golf & Best-Ratio Foods
Aug 01, 2018
RE: Dog Poop & Karmic Crustaceans
Jul 25, 2018
RE: Chasing Your Dreams & Choosing Your Cookies
Jul 18, 2018
RE: An Unsolved Bank Robbery & Free Will
Jul 11, 2018
Teaser 3 - RE: A Nipple Conundrum
Jul 04, 2018
Teaser 2 - RE: Taking Time to Work on Yourself
Jun 27, 2018
Teaser 1 - RE: Self Love
Jun 18, 2018