About Daniel Van Kirk
Daniel Van Kirk (born Daniel Nall) is an American comedian, podcast personality, and writer from Rochelle, Illinois. Van Kirk earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater performance from Roosevelt University.
Van Kirk is a performer at UCB's Maude Night as a member of team Tut. He has performed at South by Southwest, Riot: LA Comedy Fest, Meltdown Comics, Set List Live, and Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Van Kirk currently co-hosts The Pen Pals Podcast alongside fellow comedian Rory Scovel, and Dumb People Town with Randy and Jason Sklar. He appears as himself and as comedic caricatures on several podcasts such as Sklarbro Country with Randy and Jason Sklar as a regular, The Bear Down Podcast, and The Todd Glass Show. He also hosts Hindsight with Daniel Van Kirk on the Steve Dahl Network. Van Kirk has appeared on Doug Benson's podcast, Doug Loves Movies, in character as Mark Wahlberg.
In November 2019, Van Kirk released his debut comedy album, Thanks Diane, on Blonde Medicine. It was recorded at UCB's Franklin Theatre in Los Angeles. In April 2024, Van Kirk released his new special, Rose Gold, named for his grandmother, Rosemary Van Kirk. Recorded at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, it is an all new hour. Van Kirk stars in the film Wine Club, released in December 2023.
Videos (172)
Videos 1 to 24 of 172.
57:35Daniel Van Kirk | Rose Gold (Full Comedy Special)
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57:28Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Sitting to Pee & Poly Love w/ Brett Goldstein
10.5K views
58:53Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Senior Year & Corporal Punishment w/ Will Ferrell
4.8K views
47:18Pen Pals Podcast - Rhys Darby | Letters About Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies
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0:37I love you Wisconsin, but I can’t keep your secrets anymore.
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51:14Pen Pals Podcast - Nick Kroll | Letters About Ridiculous Fights & Biological Parenthood
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54:16Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Naps & Confronting a Mooch w/ Aimee Mann
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1:23:29Pen Pals Podcast - Todd Glass | Letters About Deja Vu & Being Yourself
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54:33Pen Pals Podcast - Ben Roy | Letters About Gross Satisfaction & Who Not to Fight
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1:04:54Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Gender Norms & Nude Calendar w/ Sona Movsesian
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1:03:55Pen Pals Podcast - Sarah Silverman | Letters About Neighbor Feud & Dealbreakers
2.8K views
54:18Pen Pals Podcast - Doug Benson | Letters About Social Eating & International Stand Up
2.8K views
1:01:59Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Inconsiderate People & Consolation Prize w/ Hannah Berner
2.6K views
1:03:34Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About Family Legacy & Surprising Yourself
2.5K views
1:07:38Pen Pals Podcast - Kumail Nanjiani | Letters About Stoneman Willie & Sports Aggression
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53:19Pen Pals Podcast - Eric André | Letters About Hulk Hogan & The Cannabis Line
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0:52What if we’re already watching the sequel to Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil?
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1:00:40Pen Pals Podcast - Beth Stelling | Letters About Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work
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47:45Pen Pals Podcast - Letters About New Identity & Hole in the Roof Gang
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0:52I love you Kwik Trip. BUT WHAT ARE WE DOING?!
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0:58Got caught car dancing. Come join me on the road this fall!
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0:18TouchTunes in every Midwest bar.
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0:16“Is Wisconsin really…” YES.
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0:48“Rose Gold” Trailer! Hope you watch it. Hope you share it. And as always, hope you like me.
1.8K viewsGuest appearances (10)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Daniel Van Kirk.
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2:02:54HoneyDew Podcast | Ryan Sickler with Guest Host Daniel Van Kirk
Ryan Sickler
77.4K views
43:19RBL LA @ The Comedy Store | Jeff Ross + Elon Gold + Daniel Van Kirk + Tom Goss + Omid Singh
Brian Moses
44.1K views
8:43Conan, Rory Scovel, & Daniel Van Kirk's Sleep Tips | Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan
Conan O'Brien
37.7K views
1:11:33HoneyDew Podcast | Daniel Van Kirk
Ryan Sickler
31.3K views
38:54The Wayback | Daniel Van Kirk
Ryan Sickler
26.6K views
45:28Daniel Van Kirk: Gary the Goat Changed Everything | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler
Ryan Sickler
14.9K views
6:23Daniel Van Kirk ate a Piss Ham Sandwich - The Wayback Highlight
Ryan Sickler
14.6K views
1:17:43VIDEO Ep 381 - The Beach Boy "Smile" w/ Daniel Van Kirk
Josh Adam Meyers
357 views
1:01:38Daniel Van Kirk is A Grateful Chicago Boy in What Is Maybe (?) a Tank Top | Tank Top Talks
Matt Braunger
143 views
1:55:53An Early Show (Monday, April 21) - with Will Miles and Daniel Van Kirk
Kyle Ayers
21 viewsChannels on this page: Ryan Sickler, Brian Moses, Conan O'Brien, Josh Adam Meyers, Matt Braunger, Kyle Ayers
Frequently asked questions
Who is Daniel Van Kirk?
Daniel Van Kirk (born Daniel Nall) is an American comedian, podcast personality, and writer from Rochelle, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater performance from Roosevelt University.
What podcasts does Daniel Van Kirk co-host?
Van Kirk currently co-hosts The Pen Pals Podcast alongside fellow comedian Rory Scovel, and Dumb People Town with Randy and Jason Sklar. He also hosts Hindsight with Daniel Van Kirk on the Steve Dahl Network.
What was Daniel Van Kirk's debut comedy album?
In November 2019, Van Kirk released his debut comedy album, Thanks Diane, on Blonde Medicine. It was recorded at UCB's Franklin Theatre in Los Angeles.
What is Daniel Van Kirk's special Rose Gold?
In April 2024, Van Kirk released his new special, Rose Gold, named for his grandmother, Rosemary Van Kirk. Recorded at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, it is an all new hour.
What character does Daniel Van Kirk perform on Doug Loves Movies?
Van Kirk has appeared on Doug Benson's podcast, Doug Loves Movies, in character as Mark Wahlberg, in a mini-game called "Doing Lines with Mark." He has also appeared on the podcast in character as Steven Seagal.
