279 - J'Accuse!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone in town is pointing fingers and naming names. Weather: "Fault Lines" by Emerson Island & L...
278 - How to Solve a Murder
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re well on your way to becoming an amateur homicide investigator. Weather: "Camelot" by De...
277 - Locked Library Mystery
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been an impossible murder in a locked room! Also, more importantly, it's the big Turkey Da...
276 - The Big Game
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's have a look at sports. Weather: "The Cyclone" by Al Olender Original episode art by Je...
275 - Date Night
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our top story: It's date night! Weather: "Without a Sound" by Mintlights Original epis...
Book Talk with Tamika Flynn [excerpt]
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk books! The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders To hear the rest of this bonus epi...
274 - The HOA
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Homeowners' Association has arrived. Weather: "Thorns" by Nico Rey Original episode a...
273 - Horror Recs
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recommendations for you horror buffs Weather: "Watermelon" by Clavicle Original episod...
272 - Horoscopes
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's too hot to think. Let's let the stars guide us. Weather: "Door is Your Hand" by Adult Mom ...
271 - The Festival
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Push the boundaries of experience Weather: "Stretching Thin" by MADWOMAN Original episode art by ...
270 - Deeper Than Purpose, Older Than Thought
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now is not the time for panic. Now is the time for despair. Weather: "Radio Down" by Caged Animals ...
269 - A Story About Me
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about me, said the man speaking, and you are pleased because you always wanted to he...
Unlicensed S3 E3: Pest Control
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a thi...
Unlicensed S3 E2: Junk Drawer
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a thi...
Unlicensed S3 E1: Tiny Homes
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a thi...
268 - Head Office
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labyrinth management is troubled about new developments. Weather: "How Lucky Am I?" by The Toxhards...
267 - Missed Connections
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is dedicated to all your chance encounters, wasted moments, pinings, longings, and ne...
The Best Worst: The X-Files
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Meg Bashwiner consider classic tv shows by watching their worst and bes...
266 - The Return of Poetry Week
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After an 11 year hiatus, Poetry Week has returned. Weather: "Fix-Its (and Favours)" by luggage Origi...
The Best Worst: The Office
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Meg Bashwiner consider classic tv shows by watching their worst and bes...
265 - Labyrinth HQ
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a strange broadcast coming from deep with in Labyrinth headquarters. Weather: "What Really...
264 - Duet
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's blooming at the Botanic Gardens? Weather: "Sheila" by Worrystone The voice of Leonard Burton ...
The Best Worst ep 1: Cheers
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find The Best Worst wherever you get podcasts! Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
263 - Hysteria Land
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the grand opening of Hysteria Land Theme Park and Succulent Gardens and Resort-Style Property W...
262 - The Man Who Is Not Tall
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns over Steve Carlsberg's new job The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Weather: "The Tru...
261 - Brought To You By Flakey O's
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flakey O's are back. Weather: "Call ACab" by Sam Stone Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read...
Patreon preview - Broadcasts from the Edge
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A preview of our patreon only bonus episode. To hear the whole thing, support the show here: https:/...
260 - The December Monologues
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is December, and, once again, something is different. The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara...
259 - Chrysalis
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After many centuries, the chrysalis is stirring. Weather: “Adrift“ by tinfoldOriginal episode ar...
258 - Swap Meet
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sanitation Department hosts the first ever Night Vale Regional Swap Meet. Weather: “Break the ...
Unlicensed S2 E3: "Minor Chords"
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final of three episodes we'll put on the Night Vale feed. Listen to the rest with a free trial w...
Unlicensed S2 E2: "Magnetic Fields"
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second of three episodes we'll put on the Night Vale feed. Listen to the rest with a free trial ...
257 - Traffic
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes for the De Tours rideshare app. Weather: “Meant“ by Final PerigeeOriginal episode ar...
Unlicensed S2 E1: "We're Listening"
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the retur...
256 - The Book of Lost Things
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Kip shares a holy text from his religion. Weather: “This Machine Used to Kill Fascists “...
255 - The John Peters Imaginary Corn Maze Experience
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The John Peters Imaginary Corn Maze Experience. Weather: “Struggle and Oppression“ ...
254 - The Triangle
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a gang of Cattle Rustlers coming to town to rustle up the cattle. Weather: “Dark Skies“...
Announcing: Unlicensed Season 2
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the retur...
253 - instructions for folding
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These are instructions for folding. Please follow exactly. Weather: “Clifton“ by Chapter Ninetee...
252 - Paid Programming
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The following is a paid advertisement. Weather: “Starlit Aether“ by Virtual QSO Original episode...
251 - Detours
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a brand new way to get where you're going. Weather: “Homebound and Gagged“ by Snowed In ...
250 - Father Kevin
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no Night Vale. There is Mother Lauren’s Brood. We are loved. Weather: “Cutting Teeth“...
249 - Rifts
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mother Lauren begins a city-wide cleanup. Weather: “Freak Flip“ by Lafayette The Artist The voic...
248 - Mother Lauren
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's stay focused on the good news. Weather: “The Fallout“ by The Sublets The voice of Mother L...
247 - Rerun
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who else remembers Uncle Jasper’s Wasteland? Weather: “Blue“ by Emily Henry Original episode a...
246 - A Story about Him
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about him. Weather: “Easter Island“ by The Violet Hourglass The voice of Abb...
245 - Fridge-worthy
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Esteban drew a lovely picture. Weather: “All The Way Down“ by Palimony Original episode art ...
244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a standing-off of Kevins. Weather: “If You Wanna Die“ by Brook Pridemore Original e...
243 - Lost and Found
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully we can find everything lost, and reunite everything found. Weather: “Old Radio“ by R...
242 - The New Branch
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Night Vale Public Library opens a new branch, and everything should be just fine. Weather: “...
241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He is, in fact, still holding a knife. Weather: “Whiskey“ by Rumour Mill Original episode ar...
Bonus episode preview - Riddle Guy
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil tells some of his favorite riddles. To hear the rest of the episode, and support the show, hea...
240 - He Is Holding a Knife
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He is holding a knife. Weather: “Lagoon“ by HELLO TUT TUT Original episode art by Jessica Ha...
239 - Sister Cities: Vermillion Falls
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come on down to Vermillion Falls. Weather: “A Ragged Sayonara“ by The Bipeds The voice of Ve...
238 - The Big Dig
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Archeologist Harrison Kip makes a huge discovery. Weather: “Interference“ by Elle Chante Ori...
237 - Frown Night
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the scariest night of the year, when we are allowed to turn our smiles upside down. Weather...
236 - Truck Touchers
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last contestant touching the truck wins! Weather: “Hurricane Party“ by Dessa from her new ...
235 - Book Club
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A review of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables Weather: “Halflight“ by Juliana Finch The voice of...
Patreon Preview: Behind the Scenes (September 2023)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from our most recent patreon Behind the Scenes episode, wherein Joseph Fink and Jeffrey C...
234 - The Boy
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we found a boy. He has no name, and no one knows who he is. Weather: “Runner Up“ ...
233 - Citizen Spotlight: The Vampire of Lombardi Street
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luca Albescu lives at 831 Lombardi Street, in a dilapidated Victorian mansion at the top of the hill...
232 - A Car Crash on Buellton Avenue
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was a car crash on Buellton Avenue, listeners. A bad one. Weather: “One Man's Trash“ by ...
231 - The Terminal
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting new developments at the Randy Newman Memorial Night Vale Airport Weather: “Sudden Fall“...
Excerpt: The Haunting of Night Vale (Live)
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil asks Sheriff Sam about ghosts. Get the complete recording of The Haunting of Night Vale http...
UNLOCKED Patreon bonus episode: Holiday
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil and Carlos take a special trip together…and a certain someone joins them. We have five ye...
230 - Carlos, Explained
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain local scientist. Weather: “En...
229 - The Accused
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Science is illegal now. Good luck. Weather: “Norman Vember“ by Triston James Original episod...
228 - Diplomacy
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Councilmember Flynn tries a new approach. Weather: “Rearview“ by Not Jupiter Original episod...
227 - A Word with Dr. Jones
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jones would like a word… in private. Weather: “When a Heart Breaks Slowly“ by Natasha Re...
226 - Creditors
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Payments are long overdue. Weather: “Crawling Home When the Morning Comes“ by Sweet and Lonely...
225 - Renegotiations
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's contract renegotiation time at the station. Weather: “Peculiar Little Town“ by Echoes of ...
224 - Liminal Spaces
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relax and unwind with a liminal spaces compilation. Weather: “Through the Clouds“ by Checkpoin...
223 - Big Rico's Pizza Band
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Rico's Pizza has a new animatronic animal band. Weather: “On a Journey“ by Theresa Ambat ...
222 - Makarov the Magical
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Date night… with more scientists than necessary. Weather: “Be Careful What You Wish For“ by ...
221 - The Glow Cloud, Explained
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain glowing cloud. Weather: “Blac...
220 - A Radio Jupiter Holiday Special
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lonely missives from beyond the beyond. Weather: “The Witch” by Indra Original episode art b...
219 - The Traveling Tarot Reader
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The traveling man will read your tarot for only $3. Weather: “Long Way” by Bonfire Realm Ori...
Unlicensed Ep 3 - Big Game
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unlicensed, the new show from Night Vale, has been out for two weeks, and today we are presenting th...
Unlicensed Ep 2 - Lost Boy Found
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unlicensed, the new show by me, Joseph, and my Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor has been out for...
218 - The Sitter Cancelled
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Citizens rise up against the University of What It Is Weather: “Rotten“ by Missouri Surf Club ...
Unlicensed Ep 1 - The Detective of Citrus Ave
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are proud to present the first fiction podcast created by me, Joseph Fink, and my Night Val...
217 - Salmon Burger
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moving offices really works up an appetite Weather: "Find Out" by AGBAT The voice of Joseph Fink...
From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale: Unlicensed
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the genre defining fiction podcast Welcome to Night...
216 - The Ball Is Where the Win Is
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Locker room pep talks from Coach Steve. Halftime Show: "Estrange Us" by Joseph Herbst Sextet The...
215 - Sarah Sultan, Explained
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain community college dean. Weather...
214 - The Comet's Tail
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're passing through the comet's tail. Only good things can happen. The voice of John Peters is M...
213 - Murals
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The City Council approves a controversial public art project. Weather: "Departure" by M. Masaki ...
212 - The Campus
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new campus is being built in Night Vale. The voice of Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney. The voice...
211 - Howl
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barks Ennui, cartoon spokesdog for the Sheriff's Secret Police, has been committed. This episode w...
210 - Ten Years Later
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been ten years since the first episode. Ten years since the arrival of Night Vale's most beau...
209 - The Black Coat
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Distant Prince wears a golden coat and has always existed. Weather: “Ultimatum” by Elle PF...
208 - Cecil in The Big City
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A vacation to The Big City. Plus, listener questions, breaking financial news, and an emergency pres...
207 - LOST: CAT
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lost: cat. Last seen hovering 4 feet off the ground in the radio station bathroom. Reward if found. ...
206 - The Great Librarian of the Western Sands
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A librarian is loose… beyond the sandwastes. Weather: “Hell is Other People” by BANGZZ https...
205 - The Moon Is Gone
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to the moon? Who cares. Weather: “Us in the Woods” by Birds of Fae https://www.y...
204 - Audition
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auditions are open for "Our Town" Weather: “Yes This Song Is About You and No, I'm Still Not Ove...
203 - The Kareem Nazari Show
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're listening to WMCG 1080am in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “My Love” by Scarlet Sails https://sca...
202 - The Day After the Day
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, Valentine's Day has happened again. Weather: “I Went Swimming to the Middle of th...
201 - The Delivery Man
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All people deserve prompt delivery. And all people eventually get what they deserve. Weather: “G...
200 - Susan Willman Comes Clean
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Willman has something to say. Weather: “No Ordinary Wave” by Le Plaisir https://www.lepl...