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Welcome to Night Vale

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Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened before? It's an ongoing radio show. Start with the current episode, and you'll catch on in no time. Or, go right to Episode 1 if you wanna binge-listen.
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Episodes

108 - Cal

A visitor arrives from a different reality. Weather: "Robert Frost" by Mal Blum malblum.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 15, 201728 min

Bonus - Ghost Stories

A bonus excerpt from our just released live recording Ghost Stories. Over two hours of brand new Night Vale. Available now at nightvale.bandcamp.com Or on iTunes, right here . See us live: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 12, 20177 min

107 - The Missing Sky

A faint popping can be heard below the earth. The voice of the Pamela Winchell was Desiree Burch. Weather: "The Ends and the Means" by Robby Hecht robbyhecht.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 01, 201729 min

106 - Filings

The angels go to the Hall of Public Records. The voice of the Faceless Old Woman was Mara Wilson. Weather: "All or Nothing" by The Dream Masons facebook.com/thedreammasons Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Apr 15, 201728 min

105 - What Happened at the Smithwick House

Here's what happened at the Smithwick house. Weather: "You Cannot" by Erin McKeown erinmckeown.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 01, 201727 min

104 - The Hierarchy of Angels

Let's start the news with something happy. Weather: "Qualified" by Sammus feat. Open Mike Eagle sammusmusic.bandcamp.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 15, 201728 min

103 - Ash Beach

After a dozen years of restoration, Ash Beach has reopened. Weather: "Faded" by P.O.S doomtree.net/pos Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 01, 201728 min

102 - Love Is a Shambling Thing

City Council has a renewed interest in love. Weather: "Listening to TPM" by Brook Pridemore. brookpridemore.bandcamp.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 15, 201725 min

101 - Guidelines for Disposal

Mandatory Annual Spring Cleaning Day is coming. Here are the guidelines for the new municipal landfill facility. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. Weather: "Letters" by Lera Lynn. leralynn.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your a...

Feb 01, 201727 min

28 - Summer Reading Program (R)

The Library's Summer Reading Program has begun, sending the town into a panic. Plus, a tough new mandate from the City Council, a list of useful things, and changes afoot in the Freemasons. (episode originally released Aug 1, 2013) This episode was co-written with Ashley Lierman. Weather: "New Mexico" by Carrie Elkin. carrieelkin.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated ...

Jan 15, 201727 min

39 - The Woman from Italy (R)

A woman from Italy arrived in our town, and we're not quite sure what she wants or what she is doing to us with her presence. Plus, a local hardware store cracks down on the crowds of baristas outside their shop, an update on Khoshekh's kittens, and a look at traffic. Some additional material in this episode written by Glen David Gold. Weather: "White Limo" by The Felice Brothers. thefelicebrothers.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night...

Jan 01, 201728 min

100 - Toast

Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! The voices featured this episode are: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, ...

Dec 15, 201632 min

99 - Michigan

Station intern Kareem writes home and receives an unexpected reply. Weather: "Quiet Americans" by Shearwater ( shearwatermusic.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 01, 201628 min

98 - Flight

It is Execution Day. Weather: "Icarus" by Sims ( doomtree.net/sims ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 15, 201628 min

The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air): Season One, Episode 3

Will the famed storytelling cricket (Tim Robbins) return? Plus, Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis perform Shakespeare as you’ve never heard it and the janitor pushes host John Cameron to the very brink. Thanks to Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans and HelloFresh for supporting our podcast! Go to HelloFresh.com and use the code OHC to get $35 off your first week of deliveries, and check out Rocket Mortgage at QuickenLoans.com/OHC . In November 2016, the janitor will be cleaning a venue near you!...

Nov 09, 201630 min

97 - Josefina

A visit with an old friend. Plus, updates on Hiram, and changes to the subway. The voice of Old Woman Josie was Retta. Weather: "Everywhere" by Ex Hex ( exhexband.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Nov 01, 201624 min

The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air): Season One, Episode 2 (The Cricket)

Hear Mandy Patinkin perform an extraordinary musicological demonstration and a cricket (Tim Robbins) spin the spellbinding tale of Ladislas Koskovsky. Plus, learn the remarkable history of Julian the janitor's famous great-grandfather. (NOTE: To continue listening to The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) , subscribe now via iTunes , Libsyn , Stitcher , or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher.) Thanks to Audible and Atom Tickets for supporting the show! Get a free audiobook with a 30 day free tri...

Oct 26, 201635 min

96 - Negotiations

Negotiations with the dragons have begun. Plus the reopening of the Earth Sciences Department at the Community College, what we know and don't know, and a look at the Community Calendar. The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole. The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders. Weather: "A Trip Out" by British Sea Power ( britishseapower.co.uk ) Become a Night Vale Scout. Donations of any amount help keep this show free. Donate Now . Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwi...

Oct 15, 201626 min

The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air): Season One, Episode 1

Welcome to the world of The Orbiting Human Circus : discover the surreally impossible radio show broadcast from the top of the Eiffel Tower, meet the lonely janitor who longs to become part of it, and settle in for the chilling tale of Goolsby and Rue. (NOTE:To continue listening to The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) , subscribe now via iTunes , Libsyn , Stitcher , or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher.) Thanks to Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans and Atom Tickets for supporting the show! Do...

Oct 12, 201630 min

New Podcast Teaser: THE ORBITING HUMAN CIRCUS (OF THE AIR)

A brand new podcast from Night Vale Presents, created by Julian Koster (Neutral Milk Hotel). Season One premieres on October 12. New episodes every other Wednesday through February 1, 2017. Subscribe now via iTunes or your favorite podcast player via orbitinghumancircus.libsyn.com . For more information, go to nightvalepresents.com . For Orbiting Human Circus tour dates: orbitinghumancircus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 05, 20165 min

95 - Zookeeper

Zookeeper Joanna Rey brings some animals to the studio. Plus, an update on Old Woman Josie, dragons in town, and a look at traffic. The voice of Joanna Rey is Felicia Day. Weather: "Coffee" by Sylvan Esso ( sylvanesso.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn ...

Oct 01, 201626 min

94 - All Right

Everything is all right. Weather: "Plough" by Speedy Ortiz ( speedyortiz.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 15, 201626 min

93 - Big Sister

New guests arrive in town. Plus, a bake sale the elementary school, the start of football season, and changes at the Night Vale chapter of the NRA. Weather: "Mary on a Wave" by Okkervil River ( okkervilriver.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about...

Sep 01, 201627 min

92 - If He Had Lived

This week is National Alternate History Week. Plus an update on the Beatrix Lohman Memorial Meditation Zone, a warning from the National Weather Service, and Children's Fun Fact Science Corner. Weather: "Opposite House" by Cass McCombs ( cassmccombs.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio...

Aug 15, 201627 min

91 - The 12:37

The 12:37 train has arrived. Plus, a crowd gathers on Somerset and the return of Laser Tag. This episode was co-written with James Moran. Weather: "Windows" by Angel Olsen ( angelolsen.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Aug 01, 201629 min

Within the Wires: Relaxation Cassette #3

Cassette #3: Insomnia, Feet # NOTE: This is the last episode of Within the Wires that we will post on the Welcome to Night Vale feed. If you'd like to continue listening to all 10 episodes of this podcast, please subscribe now via iTunes or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher. Thanks to Club W for their support. Get $20 off and free shipping on your first order when you become a member. Go to clubw.com/wtw . Within the Wires T-Shirts and Posters are now available, withinthewires.com . Music: Mar...

Jul 19, 201631 min

Within the Wires: Relaxation Cassette #2

Anxiety, Stomach Within the Wires T-Shirts and Posters are now available, withinthewires.com . To continue listening to Within the Wires , subscribe now via iTunes , Stitcher , or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher. Music: Mary Epworth, maryepworth.com Written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Performed by Janina Matthewson. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network. nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 05, 201625 min

Within the Wires: Relaxation Cassette #1

Cassette 1 of 10: Stress, Shoulders Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/wtw To continue listening to Within the Wires , subscribe now via iTunes , Stitcher , or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher. Music: Mary Epworth, maryepworth.com Written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Performed by Janina Matthewson. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network. nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jun 21, 201627 min

90 - Who's a Good Boy? Part 2

Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it? Weather: "The Queer Gospel" by Erin McKeown ( erinmckeown.com ) Music: Disparition, disparition.info . Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com . Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com , and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 15, 201631 min

New Podcast Teaser: WITHIN THE WIRES

Within the Wires , a new serial fiction podcast from the team behind Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn't Dead . New episodes every other Tuesday from June 21 through October 25. Subscribe now on iTunes , or via RSS on your favorite podcatcher: http://withinthewires.com Music: Mary Epworth, maryepworth.com Written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Performed by Janina Matthewson. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network. nightvalepresents.com Learn mor...

Jun 08, 20162 min
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