
Popcorn Pals is a podcast that is serious about movies and… not much else. Each week Daniel Van Kirk and rotating guest hosts discuss new releases and old favorites. This feed is also the home of The Midnight Air, your weekly easy-listening “overnight radio” podcast for people trying to fall asleep or for people that are trying to stay awake, as well as the back catalogue for The Pen Pals Podcast.... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 471 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Birdcage. Warning: things get emotional.
Have you seen the movie? Do you remember the first time you saw it? What were your thoughts?
See you at the movies!
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I’ve been living in my own HGTDVK Show this week and multiple home repairs haven taken place. And when I’m not sneezing, I tell you all about it. I also have your messages from The Midnight Mailbag, and the Holi-Days like “Make Your Bed” day. Then it... more
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Departed! Did you see the movie when it first came out? Have you revisited it since? What were your thoughts? We wanna know!
See you at the movies!
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Me and my head-cold have made a decision about going to West Virginia! And I’ve gotta talk about Daejon Love as well as the Holi-days like National Penny Press Day. Then it’s the News From Germania and a new segment from a Joke Book! Bonus for you Pr... more
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DVK has become the epitome of a white apologist liberal. Hey Dan, it’s ok for people to be white and have a different opinion. It really is.
I look forward to it every week and hope it comes back to every weekday. Perfect companion to Pen Pals. Thanks Daniel and Rory, and also Rory and Daniel.
Calming hang with Dan Van Kirk as he discusses many topics and adds hilarious insights!
5 stars.
I love The Midnight Air! Five stars for soothing me to sleep like a lil baby. Huge fan of DVK and happy he shares his sense of humor and compassion with us. Loving the variety of content across episodes (a deep dive on the history of the American Diner?? Golden!!). Still get a dose of Pen Pals over on Patreon and you should too!
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This show blends movie conversations with laid-back personal storytelling, often featuring a steady host paired with rotating guests. Episodes range from deep dives into new releases and classics to lighthearted riffs, reader mail, travel updates, and regional community bits. A recurring strength is a warm, conversational energy that can feel like hanging out with friends who love films, with room for thoughtful analysis, humor, and personal anecdotes. Notable quirks include Midwest-local flavor, hybrid formats (main show plus premium content), and a focus on approachable, non-pretentious discussion that can appeal to casual film fans and podcast listeners seeking comfort listening with movie talk.
A standout aspect is the host's soothing ... more
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Recent guests on Popcorn Pals include:
1. Lisa Rubin
2. Lyssa Rubin
3. Lissa Rubin
4. Mark David Christenson
5. Rhonda Goldsmith
6. Kyle Ayers
7. Ryan Sickler
8. Melissa Stevens
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