The Midnight Air

I’m in Vegas and we’re running down the 10 Most Outrageous Bets Ever Made! Plus we have celebrations for things like National Nylons Day, your emails, and more! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers on Patreon we have a Midnight Movie Club with a deep dive on a classic summer movie! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

I had an insane flight from DC! Going to tell you all about it plus we’ve got listener emails and The Tribune, along with our Holi-Days of the week, like The Great American Grump Out! Plus so much more! And for Premium Subscribers on Patreon we have a Midnight Movie Club! We talk about The Accountant 2, Sinners, and Thunderbolts! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

My Top 10 Mexican Restaurant Must Haves! We’ve also got a couple listener emails about Summer and Karaoke! Plus so much more! All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

My personal Top 10 Summer Activities! We’ve also got a listener email and it’s National Karaoke Week plus so much more! All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

10 Bizarre Trends From The 90s! Plus I met Rhonda Goldsmith while up in Wisconsin! And it’s National Pizza Cake Day among other random celebrations. All before we close it out with The Tribune! And for our premium supporters, head to the Patreon to hear bonus content where I breakdown my thoughts on the White Lotus season finale.  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

10 Formerly Secret Tunnels That Are Now Open to the Public! Plus my drama at LAX, and it’s National Beer Day among other random celebrations, All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brandon Names! Plus National Burrito Day and other random celebrations, listener emails, new tour dates, and more! All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brand Names! Plus National Burrito Day and other random celebrations, listener emails, new tour dates, and more! All before we close it out with The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Back in LA and talking TV! White Lotus, Adolescence, and The Karen Reid Documentary, let’s get into it! Plus highlights from my shows on the east coast and seeing some listeners! And as always, I read The Tribune! Bonus after the show for Midnight Air supporters, I talk about the movies Mickey 17 and Black Bag! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

We’re a day late and I’m in New York City! Travel delays made me push this a day but we’re back for a nighttime hang! I’ve got emails from listeners, we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Sloppy Joes, plus I tell you the story of The Thailand mystery about the disappearance of Jim Thompson in 1967. And as always, I read The Tribune! Bonus after the show for Midnight Air supporters, I talk about the movies The Brutalist and Flow! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Tonight! I barely did a Triathlon and I’m glad we all lost an hour of sleep. Plus it’s Pi Day later this week and I’m running down the list of the Top 10 Iconic Movie and TV Restaurants That Are Real! And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Tonight I’m talking TV! White Lotus, Paradise, Severance, Beast Games and more! I also detail my spring cleaning and a quick trip to Vegas.! And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Tonight it’s the Top 10 Stories of Celebrity Items That Were Lost and Returned. Plus there a ton to discuss in the Daily Holidays! And as always, I read The Tribune! As a bonus for supporters of the show, it’s The Midnight Movie Club and my thoughts on the new Captain America, A Real Pain, and Ne Zah 2! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Recap of my weekend in Chicago! Plus the Top 10 Forgotten American Pastimes and Hobbies. And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Here’s my full SuperBowl review! Plus there are some wild celebrations this week and then I read the Top 10 Romantic Comedies of all time! And as always, I read The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In today’s episode, our friend Allison Dore confessed to us that she still sleeps with a blankie and asks if adults should give up their security blankets? We also talk about Spring Break, skiing, Michael Jordan, and more! We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Send us your letters! [email protected], or 5419 Hollywood Blvd, Ste C #121, Los Angeles, CA 90027 –––––––––––––––––– Episode released 01.29.25 –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our recording engineer is Aaron Brungardt. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds.  You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media.  This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow –––––––––––––––––– Get your PALSTRONG wristbands at https://thepenpalspod.bigcartel.com/ Get exclusive podcasts and VIP perks for Hub City shows for only $5 a month - join the DVK Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/danielvankirk!

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Tonight I run down the Top 10 Jobs You Can’t Get Today! I’ve also got listener emails about gas stations plus what we’re celebrating this week! And as always, I read The Tribune! As a bonus to Patreon Members, I talk about the movie Anora in our Midnight Movie Club! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Tonight I’m doing a deep dive on the movie 1917! I’ve also got listener emails, and it’s National Pie Day in the days we’re celebrating this week. And as always, I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Tonight I’m running down the Top 10 Most Popular Gas Station Items! Plus the days we’re celebrating this week and I give an update on how things have been in LA. And as always, I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

We’re back! Tonight I’m running down the Top 10 strangest NYE traditions from around the word! Plus I talk about being sick for the holidays, seeing new movies and as always, I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Dear Pennies and Pallers, Today's episode is all about movies! We discuss our experiences acting professionally as a comedian, what makes a movie a “Christmas Movie” (*cough cough* Die Hard), Stanley Kubrick, and more! We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel PS - Send us your letters! [email protected], or 5419 Hollywood Blvd, Ste C #121, Los Angeles, CA 90027  –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our recording engineer is Aaron Brungardt. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds. You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media. This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Top 10 Strangest Christmas Traditions from around from around the world! Also, I started watching Slow Horses, and I have my definitive Xmas Movie List. And as always, I read The Tribune! Plus for the Midnight Patreon Members I tell the story of how It’s A Wonderful Life became the Christmas Classic that it is today. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Tonight I’m telling you the tale of the 1985 Mexico City Christmas Heist. And it’s Stupid Toy Day! Yes that’s real. Plus, The Agency is my new favorite TV show. And as always, I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

Happy Pastry Day! It’s my Top-10 Christmas-ish Movies! And as always, I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

My personal Top 10 Christmas Movies! Listener emails! National Bathtub Party Day and Hooters wings for a year! And as always, I read The Tribune! Plus I’m looking for an intern! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

We’re so back! Part 2 of America’s most historic foods! And I’m joined by my friend Melissa Stephens! Plus I read your emails and ask for your help with a new idea and my upcoming tour! We come what we’re celebrating this week, like Spitegiving and as always I read The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Recorded in Houston with guest engineer Brandon! I run down listener emails, cover the daily observances like National Happy Hour Day, and then Andrew Youngblood joins me for part 1 the stories behind America’s most historic foods!  Special shout out and gratitude to Brandon Clements for making this possible and Andrew Youngblood for setting up. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

Dear Pennies and Pallers,  Allison shared how her breast cancer diagnosis ended up being the best thing ask us if we’ve ever gone though something negative that ended up being a positive. We also talk biting toenails, Christmas cards, and more We wish you well, sincerely,  Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Deep Dive on An American Werewolf In London, Listener Emails, A Mini Must List, National Cat Day and more, plus The Tribune!  Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

Top 10 Halloween Costumes, My Must List, Emails, and The Tribune!   Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

My Wisconsin Weekend, Listener Halloween Movie Recs, Top-10 Halloween Candies, and The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

Top 10 Halloween Movies, New Orleans Stories, Emails, and The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at [email protected]!

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

Emails from listeners, including a back page. Plus the usual business and we run down the top ten human abilities that science can’t explain! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. 

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Got some great news and announcements about the Midnight Air! Then the weekly holidays and The Marquette County Tribune before Lissa Rubin joins me to talk about the movie, The Night of The Hunter! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024

Tonight I’m talking about the story of an Australian man who discovered that he could get an endless amount of money from his bank and how it changed his life for the better and for the worse. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

Lissa Rubin is joins me to discus the Pilot Episode of The Handmaid’s Tale! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

In the 1950s and 60s the TV Dinner became a staple of American society and family life. I wanted to find out how they came to be and what Thanksgiving had to do with it! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

It’s a new Pen Pals episode! We’re still keeping the mailbox open and hope you join us for new weekly episodes on the Paitch! But for all the Pennies and Pallers that haven’t or can’t make the switch we want to still reach out from time to time and talk about 69ing. We wish you well! Sincerely, Rory and Daniel! Thank you to Clara Madenwald and Lissa Rubin for producing this episode. Aaron Brungardt for production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, The Winter Sounds for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

I love a diner! Tonight I’m talking about what makes a great diner, classic diner movies scenes, and discussing an article about the history of American Diners. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

Lissa Rubin is back for another TV and Movie Must List! We cover Presumed Innocent, The Untold Docuseries, Alien Romulus, and the new Adam Sandler special! Plus we try to talk about the wildest film of the year, Trap! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

I’m back to read 5-1 on ESPN’s Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century. And I highlight athletes that are way too far down on the list! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

ESPN compiled the Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century and tonight I’m running down 10-6. Tomorrow night I’ll be back with 5-1 and highlight athletes that are way too far down on the list! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Let’s go back to the island! Lissa Rubin joins me to talk about the pilot episode(s) of Lost! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

Have you seen the 1960 classic movie, The Apartment? Lissa Rubin joins me to talk about this all time great film! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Dear Pennies and Pallers, In letter one, Jen writes us back with updates to her letter about being a "Diner Regular." In letter two, Diana asks us, did our younger selves ever pick out a future career? We also talk about Inside Out 2, Lissa’s hatred of Italian food…again, “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids,” and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel P.S. - Miss your pals? We miss you too! Come hang in our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/penpals

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

Chicken wings, Homemade Pie, and Colorado Day! Tonight we’re highlighting some notable dates on the Calendar. We wash our hands with tequila and as always, we close out Monday by reading The Tribune! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024

You’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re talking about the mystery of a mobster’s millions of dollars that are supposedly hidden somewhere in New York and learn about how people have been trying to find his treasure for decades. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

You’re listening to The Midnight Air! And we’re doing another Must List with Lissa Rubin to talk about all the things they’re watching on TV and the recent movies we’ve seen. Find out what shows and films make their current Must List and which are on our Bust List! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

You’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re reading The Backpage to talk about sex and relationships submitted by listeners. In tonight’s episode a groom ghosts his bride after finding out what she did at her bachelorette party and then Lissa Rubin joins the show because a woman wants to know if she’s in the wrong for yelling at her husband for secretly throwing away her tampons. Thank you to Lissa Rubin for co-hosting, Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2024

You’re listening to The Midnight Air and tonight we’re running down the Top 10 Cool Facts About 7-11. So much is learned! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production support, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024