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Welcome to Night Vale

Night Vale Presentswelcometonightvale.com
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.

Episodes

179 - First Snow

The first snow (ever) is falling in Night Vale. Weather: “Modern Fear“ by Marble Season https://marbleseason.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts LiveStream Double Feature on Dec 17: All Smiles’ Eve & A Blood Stone Carol. Tickets: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live Patreon is how we exist in this plague year! If you can, please help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welco...

Dec 01, 202022 min

178 - Rattlesnake Rest

Rattlesnake Rest cemetery is full, and you know what that means. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. Weather: “Hands Like Helios“ by Crystal Eyes http://crystalofficial.com/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts Patreon is how we exist in this plague year! If you can, please help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman W...

Nov 15, 202024 min

177 - Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen

The final episode of the true crime podcast “Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen” The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wilson. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: “The Ghost Who Wasn’t There“ by A Sunday Fire http://asundayfire.bandcamp.com Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://ww...

Nov 01, 202020 min

176 - The Autumn Specter

It's the perfect time of year for getting candy, telling spooky stories, and fearing a soul-reaping, malevolent spirit. Weather: “Welterweight” by Nels Andrews. https://nelsandrews.bandcamp.com/ Livestream of GHOST STORIES on October 29: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020:...

Oct 15, 202025 min

175 - The October Monologues

It is October, and, once again, something is different. The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wilson. The voice of Michelle Nguyen is Kate Jones. The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin. Weather: It varies, depending on where you are and when. Livestream of GHOST STORIES on October 29: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreo...

Oct 01, 202021 min

174 - Radio Jupiter

There appears to be some interference in our transmission. Please standby. Weather: “The Faded Red and Blue” by David Berkeley http://davidberkeley.com/ Livestream of THE SANDSTORM on September 24: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/...

Sep 15, 202022 min

173 - The Hundred Year Play

After a century of continuous performance, the Hundred Year Play is nearing its final scene. Weather: “Shallow Eyes” by Brad Bensko https://www.bradbenskomusic.com/ Livestream of THE SANDSTORM on September 24: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightva...

Sep 01, 202022 min

172 - Return of the Obelisk

The obelisk is back, and it will answer one question, and one question only. Weather: “Pros and Cons” by Sugar & the Mint https://www.sugarandthemint.com/ Livestream of THE LIBRARIAN on Aug 20: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Black Lives Matter. Donate where you can to support social justice initiatives You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightv...

Aug 15, 202023 min

171 - Go to the Mirror?

Have you ever looked at yourself? Truly looked at yourself? Weather: “Flower Lane” by Funbearable https://funbearable.bandcamp.com/ Livestream of THE LIBRARIAN on Aug 20: https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ Black Lives Matter. Donate where you can to support social justice initiatives You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third nov...

Aug 01, 202025 min

Announcement: CONDOS Livestream on July 9

A Welcome to Night Vale live performance of our 2013 hit show CONDOS… Thursday July 9 at 8pm ET Tickets are pay-what-you-can starting at $5. https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ The show features: Cecil Baldwin, Dylan Marron, Meg Bashwiner, Symphony Sanders, Mara Wilson, and Disparition. Join us next Thursday for a rare performance of a show that we haven’t ever toured.

Jul 02, 20202 min

170 - To the Family and Friends

To the family and friends of Intern Victor, we extend our condolences Weather: “A List for Spring” by Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com/ Black Lives Matter. Donate where you can to support social justice initiatives: https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/george-floyd-protests-how-to-help-where-to-donate.html You can also support the Night Vale Patreon, to help us keep making this show: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Sponsor: CATAN https://catanshop.com/nightvale Rescheduled tour dates...

Jun 15, 202021 min

169 - The Whittler

An old man sits on the steps of the old General Store whistling a lonesome tune. Weather: “Embroidery Stars” by Carrie Elkin http://carrieelkin.com/ Black Lives Matter. Donate where you can to support social justice initiatives: https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/george-floyd-protests-how-to-help-where-to-donate.html You can also support the Night Vale Patreon: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceles...

Jun 01, 202026 min

168 - Secret Blotter

For the first time ever, the Sheriff's Secret Police has made their blotter public. Guest writer: Brie Williams Weather: “Best Friends” by Curtains: https://curtains.bandcamp.com/ If you can, please support our Patreon: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, is out now: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Music: Disparition http://disparition.info...

May 15, 202024 min

167 - Echo

The pilot has arrived, and so have his passengers. (Part 5 of 5) Weather: “The Stolen Century” by Ellen Beizer: http://ellenclairebeizer.com/ If you can, please support our Patreon: http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale/ Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, is out now: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork...

May 01, 202027 min

166 - Delta

The passengers have been found, or rather, they have found us. (Part 4 of 5) Weather: “A Prayer for the Sane” by Danny Schmidt http://dannyschmidt.com Rescheduled tour dates for 2020: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, is out now: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Ba...

Apr 15, 202023 min

165 - Charlie

Nothing about Charles Rainier's average New England upbringing indicated he would one day be standing in the middle of a desert searching for fugitives from his own Asylum. (Part 3 of 5) Weather: “Breathe” by Tanja Daub http://tanjadaub.bandcamp.com We have rescheduled tour dates and an added Louisville show: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, is out now: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Music: Disparition http...

Apr 01, 202023 min

News about books and tours, and "Our Plague Year"

Joseph has a few things to chat about with you, and then we present the first episode of our new show, Our Plague Year. Introducing a new kind of current events podcast. An island in a storm of bad headlines. An experiment in public anxiety. Let's get through this year together. Subscribe at http://ourplagueyear.libsyn.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Written and produced by Joseph Fink "Don't Look for the Helpers" by Cory Doctorow "Social Distances" by Nisi Shawl The song "This Too Shall...

Mar 17, 202022 min

164 - The Faceless Old Woman (Live)

A brief intermission of our 5-part series about the missing flight, we bring you a brand new story from The Faceless Old Woman. Live in LA at Largo. Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, comes out on March 24! Pre-order today to get cool, exclusive patches and art. Plus find out about this and our online book events with Joseph and Jeffrey at: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Our March & April live show dates have been postponed. We’ll post new date...

Mar 15, 202024 min

163 - Bravo

A new play premieres at the Night Vale Asylum. (Part 2 of 5) Weather: “One One Thousand” by Raina Rose rainarose.com Our 2020 World Tour kicks off in just a few days! Join us across North America this spring for Cecil Baldwin’s last live tour and be one of the first to see our new show, “The Haunting of Night Vale.” Tickets available now! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Our third novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home, comes out on March 24! Pre-order today to get ...

Mar 01, 202025 min

162 - Alpha

Amelia Anna Alfaro was always the best at everything. (Part 1 of 5) Weather: “Skinchanger” by Skeptic skepticdeath.bandcamp.com Just announced: our 13-city book tour for The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home! Come see Joseph and Jeffrey out on the road this spring. Plus, we’re sending out exclusive patches and an art print to folks who pre-order the novel! Check out all of the details on our website: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Our 2020 World Tour has a name: “The H...

Feb 15, 202026 min

A Spy in the Desert, Excerpt 2

A second excerpt from A Spy in the Desert, now available on Bandcamp and iTunes ! For the very first time, you can hear Cecil Palmer’s secret! This monologue was only performed to one person at every show, but now, you can hear it for yourself! Plus, over an hour of brand new material which has never been heard on the podcast. Our scouts on Patreon also get two exclusive bonus tracks featuring Dylan Marron as Carlos the Scientist and Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg. Join our membership program at ...

Feb 03, 20207 min

161 - The Space Race

It's the annual Children's Fun Fact Science Presentation. Everything in this episode is true and educational. Weather: “Have a Smoke” by Head Portals https://headportals.bandcamp.com/ We just announced the Weather acts for 2020 World tour! Come see Eliza Rickman, Dessa, Dane Terry, Mal Blum, Erin McKeown, and Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin out on the road with us this year: http://welcometonightvale.com/live Live recording of “A Spy in the Desert” now available on Bandcamp and iTunes! For the fi...

Feb 01, 202026 min

A Spy in the Desert – Out today!

An excerpt from A Spy in the Desert, now available on Bandcamp and iTunes ! This release includes over an hour of brand new material which has never been heard on the podcast. Even if you saw A Spy in the Desert live on tour, this release has something special for you – Cecil’s secret! This monologue was only performed to one person at every show, but now, you can hear Cecil’s secret for yourself. Plus, our scouts on Patreon get two exclusive bonus tracks featuring Dylan Marron as Carlos the Sci...

Jan 31, 20207 min

160 - The Weather

And now... the weather. Sports: “Suspension of Disbelief” by Victory Soul Orchestra https://victorysoulorchestra.com It’s not too late to get holiday gifts from our store, but soon it will be. Grab a holiday sweater, tarot deck, ornaments, and more weird and beautiful gifts at TopatoCo: https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Another great last minute holiday gift? Tickets to our 2020 World Tour! Tickets now on sale in over 50 cities across North America and Europe: http://welcometonightvale.com/l...

Dec 15, 201920 min

159 - Cat Show

It’s time for the annual Cat Show. Weather: “Fuzzy Disco” by Talkie https://talkie.bandcamp.com Mara Wilson is reprising her role as the Faceless Old Woman for the audiobook version of our upcoming novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home! On-sale March 24, 2020 – pre-order today! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Don’t forget: the holidays are right around the corner. They are lurking just out of sight. Find weird and beautiful holiday gifts for the weird and beautif...

Dec 01, 201927 min

158 - The Battle for Time

There may have been a few consequences from our attempt to live forever. Oops. The voice of Kasper Rhodes is Rob Neill. Weather: “Sugar Neighbors” by Dane Terry https://www.thedaneterry.com Just announced: our 2020 World Tour! Our brand new live show is going to over 50 cities across North America and Europe! Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 22. Pre-sale for $10+ members starts November 18. More details: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live/ Don’t forget: the holidays are right around ...

Nov 15, 201929 min

157 - The Promise of Time

We're all going to live forever and there are no downsides or hidden consequences. The voice of Kasper Rhodes is Rob Neill. Weather: “Good Intentions, Bad Advice” by Nicky Flowers https://nickyflowers.bandcamp.com New for the holidays – a brand new tarot card deck by Jessica Hayworth and a new limited edition sweater by Rob Wilson, plus tree ornaments and cards: https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Our final performances of A SPY IN THE DESERT are happening right now. Don’t miss your last chanc...

Nov 01, 201923 min
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