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Rating
4.9from
This podcast has
486 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
All Things ComedyExplicit
No
Date created
2018/06/19
Latest episode
2026/11/11
Average duration
64 min.
Release period
4 days
Description
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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Popcorn Pals | Godzilla Minus Zero w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/11/11
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week, I’m joined by Lissa Rubin to talk about Godzilla Minus Zero! We also discuss how crazy the sound level was in the theater, we complain about latecomers for screenings, reveal The Avengers: Ken Burns, and I confess why I might start messing with other seats in the theater. Plus a ton more! And if you’re a Patreon member, stick around after the credits for a bonus conversation about the Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Bucket! Please let us know what you thought about this film in the comments or by email at [email protected]!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Daniel Van Kirk and Angela Rodgers in association with All Things Comedy and production coordinator Aaron Brungardt. Artwork by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Popcorn Pals | Wicker w/ Mark David Christenson
2026/11/05
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week, we're talking about the year's hottest movie about a basket...Wicker! Have you seen the film? Did you like it? Dislike it? Tell us your thoughts!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | 5 Favorite Documentaries!
2026/10/29
I threw together a quick list of 5 docs I love and in no particular order! I’ve also got great emails from you, updates from my recent travel that involves sports cards and squirrels, and we cover the Holi-days like National Create A Great Funeral Day. And I end this Boston episode with The News From Germania!
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]!
Popcorn Pals | Hereditary w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/10/28
Hey Popcorn Pals!
Happy Halloween! To celebrate we're watching one of the scariest and most unsettling movies we've ever seen. Watchers beware: scary plots and spoilers ahead!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Popcorn Pals | Whalefall & Street Fighter w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/10/21
Hey Popcorn Pals!
We've got an action packed double feature for you! This week we we're talking all about Whalefall and Street Fighter!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | You Can See Everything & More!
2026/10/21
I have to talk to you about the documentary “You Can See Everything!” But why stop there? I also wanna cover the docs “Life Is Short,” “Lorne,” and “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not.” I also read a couple of Mailbag entries, question the existence of multiple common foods, and cover the Holi-days like National Evaluate Your Life Day. Then I end the episode with a page from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee, and The News From Germania! Bonus for Premium Subscribers, I give you my spoiler thoughts on “You Can See Everything.”
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]!
Midnight Air | Midnight Mailbag!
2026/10/15
Tonight I am pulling out some of your messages from the Midnight Mailbag! So we’re talking about Chinese Food, Southern Food, composting, Midnight Dogs, and more! We also cover the Holi-days like National Cheese Curd Day, read a page from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee, and close it out with The News From Germania! Bonus for Premium Subscribers, I am giving you my review of the new movie, The Social Reckoning!
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]!
Popcorn Pals | Other Mommy w/ Mark David Christenson
2026/10/14
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week, we're letting Jessica Chastain into our hearts and talking about Other Mommy! Have you seen the film? Did you like it? Dislike it? Tell us your thoughts!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | Top 10 Southern Foods!
2026/10/08
This is probably gonna cause a fight but tonight I’m ranking my favorite Southern Foods! I also read some of your messages from the Midnight Mailbag, cover the Holi-days like National Salmon Day, read from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee, and The News From Germania is back! For Premium Subscribers, stick around after the show to hear THE fall song!
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]!
Popcorn Pals | Digger w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/10/07
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week, we're talking all about Digger! Warning: There are many spoilers ahead and you won't want to have this movie spoiled for you! If you have seen the film, did you like it? Dislike it? Tell us your thoughts!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | My Top 10 Dog Movies
2026/10/02
I love dogs but I recently saw a Dog Movie that I did not love. So tonight I’m giving you my personal Top 10 Dog Movies! I’m also filling you in on my weekend in West Virgina and Ohio where, thanks to a listener of this show, I set up a table at a card show! And I also tell you about my flight, hanging with my new friend Seth, and a ton more! Plus our Holi-daze like National Black Dog Day and 2 more jokes from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee! Sadly there’s no News From Germania this week but it will be back! For Premium Subscribers, stick around for my review of Season 2 of The Agency and how I feel about the news that we’re getting a Game of Thrones 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 mailto:[email protected]!
Popcorn Pals | Primetime & Heart of the Beast w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/09/30
Hey Popcorn Pals!
Why don't you have a seat...and listen to our first double feature episode!
This week we couldn't decide if we wanted to see Primetime or Heart of the Beast, so we saw both! Spoilers ahead for both films!
See you at the movies!
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You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | Midnight Mailbag!
2026/09/24
Listener messages take front and center this week but obviously that doesn’t stop me from talking about 20 other things! And we’ve got the usual segments with the Holi-Days, like National Crush A Can Day, my shoulder injection, and a big HOA Meeting! Then I close it out with 2 more jokes from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee and the News From Germania. For Premium Subscribers, stick around for a vintage R&B banger!
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 mailto:[email protected]!
Popcorn Pals | Resident Evil w/ Lissa Rubin
2026/09/23
Hey Popcorn Pals!
This week we're headed to Raccoon City and talking all about Resident Evil!
Have you seen the movie? Have you played the games? Are you a fan of the franchise? What were your thoughts on this new adaptation? We wanna know!
See you at the movies!
––––––––––––––––––
You can follow Popcorn Pals on Instagram, Tiktok, and Letterboxd @PopcornPalsPod. Email us with your thoughts, opinions, and questions at [email protected].
Popcorn Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald and our artwork was made by Angela Rodgers.
The intro for Popcorn Pals uses graphics from You Want Pizzazz ?!? and sounds from Freesound.org:
“COMCam_8mm Movie Projector (Rus’) 01_KVV AUDIO_Free” by KVV Audio (https://freesound.org/s/830217/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
“Film Countdown” by qubdodup (https://freesound.org/s/182110/) licensed under Creative Commons 0.
“Lofi Piano + Drum Loop” by Doomsdaybear (https://freesound.org/s/720123/) licensed under Attribution 4.0.
Midnight Air | Top 10 Chinese Restaurant Menu Items
2026/09/21
Apologies for the delay! So much to tell you about tonight! I have an injured thumb update, Mailbag Messages, the Holi-Days like National Ceiling Fan Day, and my Top 10 Chinese Restaurant Menu Items! Then I close it out with a couple of jokes from the Jokesmith’s Jubilee and the News From Germania. Plus, for Premium Subscribers, I give my review of the Pilot Episode of the acclaimed TV show, Homeland!
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 mailto:[email protected]!
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DiFa72 2026/08/16
The Midnight Air
What happened to it??? I listened every week and now it’s turned into something called popcorn…I want TMA back…not a fan of listening to someone tal...
KarlRanch 2026/02/11
I was a fan, he’s lost the the plot
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.
YEAHSCHER 2024/10/17
Love the Midnight Air (and obvi Pen Pals)
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 Da...
Clownonwire 2024/10/13
Midnight Air, More like Fresh Air!
Calming hang with Dan Van Kirk as he discusses many topics and adds hilarious insights!
Rainbow_Sally 2024/10/06
Love it.
5 stars.
jackpot7785 2024/09/11
My Fave
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 wi...
Amy5266 2024/09/10
DVK is a national treasure
Yes, I miss Pen Pals, but this is a perfect replacement! I can still talk, joke, and shout out loud along with Daniel. Calming, funny, and entertainin...
?12:?abc 2024/09/10
Midnight Air is a great way to start your day
I listen every morning the day after these come out. Listening just makes me happy no matter what the topic is. It’s even better when Lissa joins in...
SPWilds 2024/09/08
Fantastic
Daniel Van Kirk is so lovely. First, such an amazing voice that I’d listen to him read the phone book (boy, am I dating myself!). I’m not a sports per...
Daniohia 2024/09/04
I would listen to DVK recite a thesaurus
I hate sports, but I love it when Daniel talks to me about sports.. or literally anything. This podcast feels like falling asleep in the middle of the...
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