Shane Mauss

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Shane Mauss! Letter one comes from Erich, who has a genuine fear of teleportation. In letter two, Sarah asks about setting boundaries around doing work for free. We also talk man buns, psychedelics, favorite writing utensils, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - send your letters to thepenpalspod@gmail.com!

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Shane Mauss! Letter one comes from Erich, who has a genuine fear of teleportation. In letter two, Sarah asks about setting boundaries around doing work for free. We also talk man buns, psychedelics, favorite writing utensils, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - send your letters to thepenpalspod@gmail.com!

Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Luke wants to date his friend’s ex. Letter two is from Alex, who is struggling to hold onto creative inspiration as his mental health improves. We also talk about AirTags, sandwiches, red cups at pizza places, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Luke wants to date his friend’s ex. Letter two is from Alex, who is struggling to hold onto creative inspiration as his mental health improves. We also talk about AirTags, sandwiches, red cups at pizza places, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art

Jay Chandrasekhar

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jay Chandrasekhar! Letter one comes from Diana who wants to know about playing favorites with children or kids of siblings. In letter two, Kameron wants us to erase three songs from history. We also talk about musicals, hero moments, picky eating, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Jay Chandrasekhar! Letter one comes from Diana who wants to know about playing favorites with children or kids of siblings. In letter two, Kameron wants us to erase three songs from history. We also talk about musicals, hero moments, picky eating, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Tyler asks for ideas for how to create the most supportive environment for their transgender child. Letter two is from Rowan, whose wife’s wedding dress was ruined, and wants to know if we’ve lost anything sentimental. We also talk about The Brat Pack, forensics, ask a “would you rather?” and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel P.S. - if you want to get in on our Patreon for only $5 a month, head to https://www.patreon.com/penpals

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Tyler asks for ideas for how to create the most supportive environment for their transgender child. Letter two is from Rowan, whose wife’s wedding dress was ruined, and wants to know if we’ve lost anything sentimental. We also talk about The Brat Pack, forensics, ask a “would you rather?” and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel P.S. - if you want to get in on our Patreon for only $5 a month, head to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/penpals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/penpals</a>

RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one is from Kevin, whose unassuming Vegas work trip turned romantic! In letter two, Dan asks about our thoughts on AI, and the impact it might have on our world. We also have a stunning Reese’s Pieces update, talk family professions, the SAG Awards, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel 

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one is from Kevin, whose unassuming Vegas work trip turned romantic! In letter two, Dan asks about our thoughts on AI, and the impact it might have on our world. We also have a stunning Reese’s Pieces update, talk family professions, the SAG Awards, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

RE: Vegas Romance & AI

Nick Thune

 Dear Pennies and Pallers,  This week we are joined by our friend Nick Thune! In letter one, our friend Will tells us how he walked away from a job that went south. Letter two is from Chuck, who had an amazing moment as a sports card collector.  We also talk about Twizzlers vs Red Vines, give a Jack Phillips “update”, and more!  We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Nick Thune! In letter one, our friend Will tells us how he walked away from a job that went south. Letter two is from Chuck, who had an amazing moment as a sports card collector. We also talk about Twizzlers vs Red Vines, give a Jack Phillips “update”, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement

Beth Stelling

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Beth Stelling! Letter one comes from Michael who asked us about a time when we couldn’t control our laughter. In letter two, Fiona Mae wants advice on how to talk to her family about her sex work. We also talk about hair styles, Miami University, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we are joined by our friend Beth Stelling! Letter one comes from Michael who asked us about a time when we couldn’t control our laughter. In letter two, Fiona Mae wants advice on how to talk to her family about her sex work. We also talk about hair styles, Miami University, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Sancheri wants to know our best “getting fired” stories. Letter two comes from Nick, whose grandpa disappeared without a trace. We also talk about Dwayne Wade, taekwondo, El Chapo, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Sancheri wants to know our best “getting fired” stories. Letter two comes from Nick, whose grandpa disappeared without a trace. We also talk about Dwayne Wade, taekwondo, El Chapo, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa

 Dear Pennies and Pallers,  Letter one comes from Kameron, who wants to know how we’d impress a caveman on a date. In letter two, Jen gives us some praise and resurfaces our sandwich convo.  We also talk about the B-52’s, sleeping on the floor, VR, and more!  We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Letter one comes from Kameron, who wants to know how we’d impress a caveman on a date. In letter two, Jen gives us some praise and resurfaces our sandwich convo. We also talk about the B-52’s, sleeping on the floor, VR, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches

Dear Pennies and Pallers, It’s just the two of us - no producer, no engineer - and that's part of the reason we only got to one letter...but it's a good one! Bob wrote in asking about the logistics surrounding the life of a touring artist. We also talk about dudes at dinner, bachelorette parties at comedy shows, Friday Night Lights, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Dear Pennies and Pallers, It’s just the two of us - no producer, no engineer - and that's part of the reason we only got to one letter...but it's a good one! Bob wrote in asking about the logistics surrounding the life of a touring artist. We also talk about dudes at dinner, bachelorette parties at comedy shows, Friday Night Lights, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

RE: Touring Artists

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Conan O'Brien

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers  This week we are joined by the incredible Conan O'Brien!  In our first letter, we have a talk about THE talk.  In letter 2, we discuss if suicide could be considered brave.  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers This week we are joined by the incredible Conan O'Brien! In our first letter, we have a talk about THE talk. In letter 2, we discuss if suicide could be considered brave. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: The Sex Talk & Suicide - with Conan O'Brien

For Episode 1 of Pen Pals, Daniel and Rory delve into  the mysterious unsolved case of the Hole in the Ground Gang. Who were they? How did they do it? Did they break even? Then in Letter 2, they attempt to solve the age-old conundrum of free will, all ...

For Episode 1 of Pen Pals, Daniel and Rory delve into  the mysterious unsolved case of the Hole in the Ground Gang. Who were they? How did they do it? Did they break even? Then in Letter 2, they attempt to solve the age-old conundrum of free will, all ...

RE: An Unsolved Bank Robbery & Free Will

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In our first letter, we talk about our favorite kind of apples, the pompousness of the fruit, and the importance of eating healthy.  In letter 2, we recount some great haunted house stories.  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In our first letter, we talk about our favorite kind of apples, the pompousness of the fruit, and the importance of eating healthy. In letter 2, we recount some great haunted house stories. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Pompous Fruit & Haunted Houses

Dear Pallers,   This week we bring you a very special live episode from the Dallas Comedy Festival!   Lots of fun stuff happens -- we get an update about the Mystery in Manhattan straight from the source, and we connect two Pallers together to become Pen Pals!   Then we read some letters, with the letter-writers in attendance!   First, we tackle a letter from a Paller who doesn't know how to react to strange texts from his mom.   Then we dive into a letter from a Paller who knows he often comes across as mean, and isn't sure what to do about it.   Sincerely,   Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory 

Dear Pallers,   This week we bring you a very special live episode from the Dallas Comedy Festival!   Lots of fun stuff happens -- we get an update about the Mystery in Manhattan straight from the source, and we connect two Pallers together to become Pen Pals!   Then we read some letters, with the letter-writers in attendance!   First, we tackle a letter from a Paller who doesn't know how to react to strange texts from his mom.   Then we dive into a letter from a Paller who knows he often comes across as mean, and isn't sure what to do about it.   Sincerely,   Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Weird Texts from Mom & Seeming Mean - LIVE from Dallas

Dear Pallers, This week, we field a letter from a friend about fear. Then after reading the second letter, we chat about how to make friends during adulthood. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pallers, This week, we field a letter from a friend about fear. Then after reading the second letter, we chat about how to make friends during adulthood. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Fears & Adult Friending

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In Letter 1, a listener reveals her deepest, darkest secret about her husband's sex addiction.  Then we open a special Cracker Barrel care package!  In Letter 2, we discuss a listener's ongoing prank war.  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In Letter 1, a listener reveals her deepest, darkest secret about her husband's sex addiction.  Then we open a special Cracker Barrel care package!  In Letter 2, we discuss a listener's ongoing prank war.  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Sex Addiction & A Prank War

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In letter 1, we encourage you to expand your horizons and go on adventures while also being smart about it. In letter 2, we discuss the different ways to go about working on a relationship. Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In letter 1, we encourage you to expand your horizons and go on adventures while also being smart about it. In letter 2, we discuss the different ways to go about working on a relationship. Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Moving to Chicago & Showing Affection

Daniel and Rory start off Episode 2 with a letter from Jennifer, a former Californian and current owner of an indeterminate quantity of ducks, who is seeking guidance in the pursuit of her comedy dreams as she nears her 50th birthday.  Letter 2 brings a more lighthearted query about deciding which cookie to choose from the "sampler platter."

Daniel and Rory start off Episode 2 with a letter from Jennifer, a former Californian and current owner of an indeterminate quantity of ducks, who is seeking guidance in the pursuit of her comedy dreams as she nears her 50th birthday.  Letter 2 brings a more lighthearted query about deciding which cookie to choose from the "sampler platter."

RE: Chasing Your Dreams & Choosing Your Cookies

Dear Pennies and Pallers,   For this week's Letter 1, we discuss being employees at shitty jobs!   In Letter 2, we talk all about hickeys!   Sincerely,   Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,   For this week's Letter 1, we discuss being employees at shitty jobs!   In Letter 2, we talk all about hickeys!   Sincerely,   Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Employee Shenanigans & Hickeys

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers,  Rory is back in the studio and we read a letter about a surprise concert from an awesome parent. In Letter 2, we discuss the many things people can be into!  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers,  Rory is back in the studio and we read a letter about a surprise concert from an awesome parent. In Letter 2, we discuss the many things people can be into!  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Surprise Concert & Adult Baby Convention

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers,  In our first letter, we talk about working with slackers  Letter 2 we discuss dealing with an inauthentic roommate  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers, In our first letter, we talk about working with slackers Letter 2 we discuss dealing with an inauthentic roommate Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Slackers & Shampoo Side Hustle

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we come to you live from Clusterfest! First, we set up a brand new pair of pen pals from the audience.  Then we dive into Letter 1, which is all about a creepy ghost child named Jessica. In Letter 2, we lend some encouraging words to a listener who failed the bar exam! Sincerely,Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we come to you live from Clusterfest! First, we set up a brand new pair of pen pals from the audience.  Then we dive into Letter 1, which is all about a creepy ghost child named Jessica. In Letter 2, we lend some encouraging words to a listener who failed the bar exam! Sincerely,Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Jessica the Ghost & Failing the Bar - LIVE from Clusterfest

Dear Pennies and Pallers, It happened. We went to Galveston, Texas to attend the Local Billionaire's ball. Usher may have even talked to Daniel. We were Junior Grand Marshals in the Mardi Gras Parade. And we performed our first-ever live show! This is the recording of that historic event. In Letter 1, we talk all about fetishes -- what they are, where they come from, and more. Letter 2 brings us the twisty-turny tale of a man who has found himself in a sticky romantic plight of his own making. Then some listeners read us postcards they brought, on topics such as best birthdays, chair-replacement policy, and more! The Weekend of Tuxas was a blast, and we'll be doing more live shows soon -- so keep posted! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, It happened. We went to Galveston, Texas to attend the Local Billionaire's ball. Usher may have even talked to Daniel. We were Junior Grand Marshals in the Mardi Gras Parade. And we performed our first-ever live show! This is the recording of that historic event. In Letter 1, we talk all about fetishes -- what they are, where they come from, and more. Letter 2 brings us the twisty-turny tale of a man who has found himself in a sticky romantic plight of his own making. Then some listeners read us postcards they brought, on topics such as best birthdays, chair-replacement policy, and more! The Weekend of Tuxas was a blast, and we'll be doing more live shows soon -- so keep posted! Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Fetishes & An Affair - Live from Tuxas!

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In letter 1, we go over some traditions when trying out a new restaurant.  In our second letter we remember people that made an impact in our lives.  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter 1, we go over some traditions when trying out a new restaurant. In our second letter we remember people that made an impact in our lives. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: New Restaurant Traditions & Impactful People

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  We have a one letter episode but it was one hell of a letter!  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  We have a one letter episode but it was one hell of a letter!  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Pointing Fingers & Falling in Love

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  We only read one letter this week but it leads us into one hell of a conversation. We also give a warm farewell to a dear friend... Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  We only read one letter this week but it leads us into one hell of a conversation. We also give a warm farewell to a dear friend... Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Getting Rid of Waste & Our Favorite Sports Movies

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  This week we dedicate this episode to an amazing letter we were handed #F2F.  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers, This week we dedicate this episode to an amazing letter we were handed #F2F. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: The Carol Anne Episode

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In letter 1, we discuss how to deal with a flaky friend and ending friendships. In our second letter, we talk about bad birthdays.  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  In letter 1, we discuss how to deal with a flaky friend and ending friendships. In our second letter, we talk about bad birthdays.  Sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Flaky Friends & Bad Birthdays

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers  In our first letter, we discuss our Bort &amp; Jen wedding plans.  In letter 2, we talk about when to listen to your child or when to override when it comes to traumatic events.  Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

Dear Pennies &amp; Pallers In our first letter, we discuss our Bort &amp; Jen wedding plans. In letter 2, we talk about when to listen to your child or when to override when it comes to traumatic events. Sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel &amp; Rory

RE: Wedding Plans & Child Therapy

Letter 1 brings us a housetraining dilemma, and Rory drops some breaking news about his family dog. In Letter 2, Daniel and Rory wade into a philosophical query that involves karma and how it relates to eating lobster.

Letter 1 brings us a housetraining dilemma, and Rory drops some breaking news about his family dog. In Letter 2, Daniel and Rory wade into a philosophical query that involves karma and how it relates to eating lobster.

RE: Dog Poop & Karmic Crustaceans

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