
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 458 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Hey Popcorn Pals!
We're back with our Pal Mark David Christenson to talk about Toy Story 5!
Have you seen Toy Story 5 yet? What was your favorite part? Did you buy the Buzz Lightyear popcorn bucket? We wanna know!
See you at the movies!
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Hey Popcorn Pals!
Today we’re joined by our Pal Mark David Christenson to talk all about the highly anticipated release of Christopher Nolen’s The Odyssey!
Did you see the film? Did you love it? Hate it? Have a hot take? Let us know all of your t... more
Big news about the public version of this podcast feed at the start of this episode, plus I tell you all about Hub City Comedy Week and the man I “met” at 2AM. There’s also our Holi-Days like National Wine and Cheese Day and you all get a shout out f... more
After being tortured by Priceline and injured in Chicago, this episode is finally out! I tell you the whole story from the lowest points of my last week but we still have a great time! Plus there’s our Holi-Days like National Tattoo Day and as always... 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 overnight radio–style show blends easygoing conversation, pop culture notes, and light storytelling with a steady stream of reader mail, local Wisconsin flavor, and nostalgia. The host often pivots from travel anecdotes and live-date updates to personal reflections, humor, and audience letters, creating a soothing, late-night vibe that can help listeners unwind or stay engaged through varied topics—from sports and food to local news and cultural curiosities. A notable strength is the warm, conversational banter between the host and thoughtful guests, plus a recurring Pen Pals thread that expands the show's community feel. The format likely appeals to adults seeking low-stakes, comforting entertainment with bite-sized curiosities and a ... more
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Recent guests on Popcorn Pals include:
1. Mark David Christenson
2. Rhonda Goldsmith
3. Lissa Rubin
4. Kyle Ayers
5. Ryan Sickler
6. Melissa Stevens
7. Andrew Youngblood
8. Luke Null
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