199 - Guidelines for Retrieval
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sanitation Department will now allow citizens to retrieve something they once disposed of but no...
198 - Them Woods Are a Maze
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a secret art showing in the Whispering Forest. Weather: “Dream” by Nata https://soun...
You Feel It Just Below the Ribs (audiobook excerpt)
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s an excerpt from the new novel by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson: You Feel It Just Bel...
197 - The Life of Frank Chen
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He only ever had the one. Weather: “Blacksnake” by Charming Disaster https://charmingdisaster....
196 - Silas the Thief, Part 2
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The prisoner tries to reform. (Part 2 of 2) The voice of Silas is Jonathan Atkinson. Weather: “...
195 - Silas the Thief, Part 1
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The prisoner reveals his secrets. (Part 1 of 2) The voice of Silas is Jonathan Atkinson. Weather...
194 - The Nearly Infinite Lives of Frank Chen
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Chen is here. Frank Chen is here. Frank Chen is here... Weather: “Dressful of Dreams” by...
193 - Team Having Fun
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not here to tell you what you’re doing wrong. We’re here to tell you what you could be d...
192 - It Doesn't Hold Up
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes our favorite old films don’t stand the test of time. Weather: “Pocket Scheme“ by B...
191 - The Many, Many Lives of Frank Chen
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Chen has been found alive and returned to his family exactly as he was the day he died. Weat...
Excerpt - The Halloween Moon by Joseph Fink
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From New York Times bestselling author Joseph Fink (and creator of Welcome to Night Vale and Alice I...
105 - What Happened at the Smithwick House (R)
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what happened at the Smithwick house. Weather: "You Cannot" by Erin McKeown erinmckeown.com...
101 - Guidelines for Disposal (R)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mandatory Annual Spring Cleaning Day is coming. Here are the guidelines for the new municipal landfi...
190 - Listeners
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They know. They all know. Featured podcasts in order of appearance: Criminal / The Sporkful / You ...
189 - Megan Wallaby Is Missing
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Wallaby is missing. This episode was written by Brie Williams. Weather: “Asenweg 16“ b...
188 - Listener Questions
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go behind the scenes and answer some questions from listeners. Weather: “Hey“ by Stand...
The First Ten Years, Year 5: 2014
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A sometimes hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking, and always entertaining joint memoir by Joseph Fi...
187 - Citizen Spotlight: The Spire
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between meters 183 and 207 of the Brown Stone Spire, artist Saad Ibrahim chisels ancient verses in l...
The First Ten Years, Year 1: 2009
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A sometimes hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking, and always entertaining joint memoir by Joseph Fi...
186 - The Many Lives of Frank Chen
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Weather: Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts Pre-order personalize...
185 - Fair
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The librarians have escaped during the first annual Book Fair. Weather: “I Will” by Emischramm...
184 - The Fog
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A dense fog seeps through town. Weather: “Hall of Fame” by Mission from Dog http://missionfrom...
183 - The Nephilim
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hurrah, hurrah, the Nephilim approach. Weather: “Witchcraft” by Graveyard Club http://graveyar...
182 - It Sticks With You
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable trip into the woods Weather: “We Perform a Service Here” by Joseph Fink, https://j...
181 - C****s
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legalize c****s! Weather: “Whatever Happened to Jim Crow“ by Black Guy Fawkes https://blackguy...
The First Ten Years: Two Sides of the Same Love Story
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph and Meg are here to tell you about their new memoir that they co-wrote called The First Ten Y...
180 - U-View
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Mahalla Family would like their VHS copy of Heat back. Weather: “Prodigal“ by David Wirsig...
179 - First Snow
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first snow (ever) is falling in Night Vale. Weather: “Modern Fear“ by Marble Season https:...
178 - Rattlesnake Rest
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rattlesnake Rest cemetery is full, and you know what that means. This episode was co-written with ...
177 - Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of the true crime podcast “Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen”...
176 - The Autumn Specter
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the perfect time of year for getting candy, telling spooky stories, and fearing a soul-reaping,...
175 - The October Monologues
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is October, and, once again, something is different. The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mar...
174 - Radio Jupiter
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There appears to be some interference in our transmission. Please standby. Weather: “The Faded R...
173 - The Hundred Year Play
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a century of continuous performance, the Hundred Year Play is nearing its final scene. Weath...
172 - Return of the Obelisk
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The obelisk is back, and it will answer one question, and one question only. Weather: “Pros and ...
171 - Go to the Mirror?
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at yourself? Truly looked at yourself? Weather: “Flower Lane” by Funbear...
Announcement: CONDOS Livestream on July 9
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Welcome to Night Vale live performance of our 2013 hit show CONDOS… Thursday July 9 at 8pm ET ...
170 - To the Family and Friends
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To the family and friends of Intern Victor, we extend our condolences Weather: “A List for Sprin...
169 - The Whittler
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An old man sits on the steps of the old General Store whistling a lonesome tune. Weather: “Embro...
168 - Secret Blotter
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, the Sheriff's Secret Police has made their blotter public. Guest writer: ...
167 - Echo
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pilot has arrived, and so have his passengers. (Part 5 of 5) Weather: “The Stolen Century”...
166 - Delta
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The passengers have been found, or rather, they have found us. (Part 4 of 5) Weather: “A Prayer...
165 - Charlie
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing about Charles Rainier's average New England upbringing indicated he would one day be standin...
Bonus: Excerpt 2 from "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt (read by Mara Wilson) of Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor's new novel The Faceless Old Woman ...
News about books and tours, and "Our Plague Year"
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph has a few things to chat about with you, and then we present the first episode of our new sho...
164 - The Faceless Old Woman (Live)
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief intermission of our 5-part series about the missing flight, we bring you a brand new story f...
163 - Bravo
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new play premieres at the Night Vale Asylum. (Part 2 of 5) Weather: “One One Thousand” by Ra...
162 - Alpha
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amelia Anna Alfaro was always the best at everything. (Part 1 of 5) Weather: “Skinchanger” by ...
Bonus: Excerpt from "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt (read by Mara Wilson) of Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor's new novel The Faceless Old Woman ...
A Spy in the Desert, Excerpt 2
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A second excerpt from A Spy in the Desert, now available on Bandcamp and iTunes! For the very first...
161 - The Space Race
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the annual Children's Fun Fact Science Presentation. Everything in this episode is true and edu...
A Spy in the Desert – Out today!
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from A Spy in the Desert, now available on Bandcamp and iTunes! This release includes ove...
A Big Special New Year's Day Announcement
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A big announcement about our 2020 World Tour from Cecil Baldwin! Get your tickets today: http://wel...
160 - The Weather
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
And now... the weather. Sports: “Suspension of Disbelief” by Victory Soul Orchestra https://vi...
159 - Cat Show
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for the annual Cat Show. Weather: “Fuzzy Disco” by Talkie https://talkie.bandcamp....
158 - The Battle for Time
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There may have been a few consequences from our attempt to live forever. Oops. The voice of Kasper...
157 - The Promise of Time
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're all going to live forever and there are no downsides or hidden consequences. The voice of Ka...
156 - The Trouble with Time
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone in town is scared of aging now that time works normally. But one newcomer claims to have th...
155 - The Heist, Part 3
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More arrests are made in the bank robbery investigation. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Th...
154 - The Heist, Part 2
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new twist in the bank robbery case. Weather: “Only One Star” by Ann https://soundcloud.com/c...
153 - The Heist, Part 1
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a bank robbery at the Last Bank of Night Vale. Weather: “My Friend” by Dominique Chant...
152 - The Great Golden Hand
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It approaches. Hurrah! Hurrah! Weather: “Drones” by Epicenter https://epicentermetal.bandcamp....
151 - The Waterfall
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Crayton finds that he has lost a very important ability. This episode was co-written with Bri...
150 - The Birthday of Lee Marvin
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Marvin turns 30 one last time, and a great change comes to Night Vale. The voice of Deb was Me...
149 - The General
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The General returns home from the Blood Space War. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: ...
148 - The Broadcaster
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is peace in our time. The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak. Weather: “Subspace”...
147 - The Protester
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Blood Space War is not without its detractors. The voice of Basimah was Aliee Chan. Weather: ...
146 - The Birthday of Lee Marvin
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on, haven't we been here before? The voice of Lee Marvin was TL Thompson. Weather: “Sicil...
145 - The Veterans
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some veterans return home from the Blood Space War, and enemies have followed. The voice of John P...
Start With This: Idea to Execution
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new podcast from Night Vale Presents, and the first podcast Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor h...
144 - The Dreamer
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No one knows how the Blood Space War began, who is fighting in it, or what for, so let's start with ...
143 - Pioneer Days
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pioneer Days are upon us again. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. Weather: “Vine...
142 - UFO Sighting Reports
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We start today, as we often do, with the latest UFO sighting reports in the community. Weather: "C...
141 - Save Dark Owl Records
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Owl Records hosts a fundraiser to save their store. This episode was co-written with Brie Wil...
140 - A Blood Stone Carol
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A ghost story with no moral. Three spirits that will teach you nothing. Weather: “Draggin' Me Do...
139 - The Birthday of Lee Marvin
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Night Vale's most local and legendary local legend celebrates his 30th birthday. The voice of Lee ...
138 - Harvest Time
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is a time of reaping, sowing, and rebirth. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. We...
137 - The Mudstone Abyss Part 3
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of La...
A message from Joseph Fink
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Fink, co-writer of Welcome to Night Vale, here with a special message about his new novel, Al...
Dreamboy, Episode One: Goodnight, Esmerelda
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new fiction podcast from Night Vale Presents: Dreamboy. Dane, a spun-out musician spending t...
136 - The Mudstone Abyss Part 2
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not everything goes as planned. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: “She Left Witho...
Adventures in New America: Episode One, The End
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new fiction podcast from Night Vale Presents: ADVENTURES IN NEW AMERICA, the first sci-fi, p...
135 - The Mudstone Abyss Part 1
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A broadcast from an even friendlier desert community. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weat...
134 - Fall Football Preview
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look at all the great kids, ghosts, and trees playing in our upcoming season. Weather: "Raising ...
133 - Are You Sure?
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the first time you’ve heard me say this? Are you sure? Weather from Caged Animals' new a...
Bonus - Excerpt from All Hail
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An excerpt from our latest live show recording, All Hail, featuring Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg. G...
132 - Bedtime Story
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There once was a boy who wanted to know everything. Weather: “Bad Friend” by Cheese On Bread h...
131 - Brought To You By Kellogg's
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, and also your life, and every life on this and every world, and this entire universe, ...
The Summer of Night Vale Presents, Part 4
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fourth and final week of the Summer of Night Vale Presents, a celebration and samplin...
The Summer of Night Vale Presents, Part 3
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Summer of Night Vale Presents, a celebration and sampling of some of the shows across ou...
The Summer of Night Vale Presents, Part 2
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Summer of Night Vale Presents, a celebration and sampling of some of the shows across ou...
The Summer of Night Vale Presents, Part 1
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer of Night Vale Presents, a celebration and sampling of some of the shows across...
130 - A Story About Us
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about us, said the man on the radio, and we were pleased, because we always wanted t...
Good Morning Night Vale: Good Morning Pilot
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new podcast from Night Vale Presents: Good Morning Night Vale, the official Welcome to Night...
129 - A Matter of Blood Part 3
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal comes to a close. The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Ni...
128 - A Matter of Blood Part 2
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal takes a turn. The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole...
127 – A Matter of Blood Part 1
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal begins. The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole. Wea...
126 – A Door Ajar Part 3
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's been an entire ocean in Old Town Night Vale. This episode was co-written with Brie William...
125 – A Door Ajar Part 2
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a shipwreck in the desert. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. Weather: ...
124 – A Door Ajar Part 1
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a drowning at the Pancake House. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. We...