The Midnight Air
All Things Comedy
The Midnight Air is your weekly “overnight radio” podcast from Daniel Van Kirk. Topics range from friendly conversation, pop culture news, film and tv discussions, stories of lore and mysteries, plus the articles from the pages of a small newspaper in rural Wisconsin. This is the easy-listening podcast for people trying to fall asleep or for people that are trying to stay awake. This feed is also the home of the back catalogue for The Pen Pals Podcast. With new episodes of Pen Pals dropping occasionally.
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RE: Advice For Your Younger Self & Must-Have Brands
The Midnight Air
06/02/21 • 54 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers,
For this week's first letter, a listener poses the question: what advice would you give to your younger self?
Letter 2 is all about those brands that you can't help but be loyal to.
Plus so much more!
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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Introducing: Born to Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert
The Midnight Air
06/15/23 • 2 min
Hi, Pen Pals Fans! We want to share a new podcast from Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network that we think you'll love - Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert.
About the show: Born to Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert is an interview show about all the things we absolutely adore, hosted by Ellie Kemper and her longtime comedy friend, Scott Eckert. Each week Ellie, Scott, and various celebrity guests discuss what they were Born to Love: a hobby, a city, a holiday, a cuisine, a movie, a childhood memory - there's so much love to share! Ellie and Scott keep it playful and upbeat while getting into all sorts of topics... all in the name of love.
Listen here and subscribe to Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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RE: If Money Were No Object & Quick Hits
The Midnight Air
04/01/20 • 57 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers
This week we do a few quick hit letters
In our main letter we discuss what we would do if money were no object
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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RE: Pinterest, House Fires, & Parachutes
The Midnight Air
08/19/20 • 52 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers,
For Letter 1 this week, Rory finally gets an email about Pinterest!
In Letter 2, we hear the tale of a house fire and a serendipitous moment that followed.
Plus: Guessing the letters in the theme song, live show updates, Eddie Money talk, and more!
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself
The Midnight Air
12/21/22 • 84 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers,
This week we are joined by our friend Todd Glass! Letter one comes Gemma, whose colleague lacks emotional boundaries at work. In our second letter, Danny wants advice on getting acceptance from their parents. We also talk roommates, Quantum Leap, Rory’s literacy, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
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RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 2
The Midnight Air
04/22/20 • 61 min
Dear Pennies and Pallers,
This week we recap our American Gladiators viewing party before continuing on in our Choose Your Own Adventure postcard series! Topics include: favorite airports, Disney cats, and more!
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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RE: Anhedonia
The Midnight Air
09/16/20 • 64 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers,
This week we again only have time for one letter -- a listener writes in about going through the biggest existential crisis in his life, and wants to know about the most difficult thing we have gone through.
Plus, we discuss: 9/11, Jeff Bezos, and soap opera theme songs.
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors
The Midnight Air
08/24/22 • 46 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers,
Our first letter is from Angela, whose company has a ridiculous bereavement policy. Then we hear from Taylor, who gives a breakdown of her childhood neighborhood crew. We also talk Otis Redding, the whimsical minds of children, and more!
We wish you well, sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel
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RE: New Years Day & Getting The Band Back Together
The Midnight Air
12/25/19 • 67 min
Dear Pennies & Pallers
Merry Christmas!
In our first letter, we discuss how to deal with New Years Day blues.
In letter 2, we maneuver a friend group falling apart.
Sincerely,
Your Pen Pals Daniel & Rory
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10/08/24 • 62 min
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]!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Midnight Air have?
The Midnight Air currently has 377 episodes available.
What topics does The Midnight Air cover?
The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Midnight Air?
The episode title 'RE: Advice For Your Younger Self & Must-Have Brands' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Midnight Air?
The average episode length on The Midnight Air is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Midnight Air released?
Episodes of The Midnight Air are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Midnight Air?
The first episode of The Midnight Air was released on Jun 18, 2018.
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