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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.youtube.com/watch?v=xH1H79IWliY Transcript availa...
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 Over It” by Friends For Sale https://friendsforsale...
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://scarletsails.bandcamp.com/ The voice of Kareem is A...
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 the Sea” by Raising Cain https://raising-cain.band...
201 - The Delivery Man
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All people deserve prompt delivery. And all people eventually get what they deserve. Weather: “Goodnight Dandelion” by Space Cowboy Newt https:/...
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.leplaisirband.com/ Transcript available at http://we...
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 now wish maybe they hadn’t been so hasty. Weathe...
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://soundcloud.com/natadov Transcript available at http:...
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 Below the Ribs. (coming November 16, wherever you get...
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.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available at http://wel...
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: “Go Along / Get Along” by Erin McKeown https://w...
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: “Drink from the Well” by Stöj Snak http://s...
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 The Bipeds http://www.thebipedsdance.com/ Trans...
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 doing right. Weather: “All This Time” by Elli...
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 Brook Pridemore, https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.co...
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. Weather: “Zoology“ by Funkrust Brass Band, http://...
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 Isn’t Dead) comes a wickedly fun middle grade nov...
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 2022 US TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED! March 27 - June 2...
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 landfill facility. (This episode originally posted Feb 1...
190 - Listeners
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They know. They all know. Featured podcasts in order of appearance: Criminal / The Sporkful / You Must Remember This / Oh No Ross & Carrie / TED Rad...
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“ by Laura Theis, https://badasssnowwhite.bandcamp.co...
188 - Listener Questions
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go behind the scenes and answer some questions from listeners. Weather: “Hey“ by Standpoint feat. Lady Daisy River, https://soundcloud.c...
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 Fink, cocreator of Welcome to Night Vale, and his wi...
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 long-forgotten alphabets. Weather: “Eurydice“...
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 Fink, cocreator of Welcome to Night Vale, and his wi...
186 - The Many Lives of Frank Chen
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Weather: Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts Pre-order personalized, signed copies of The First Ten Years: Two Sides...
185 - Fair
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The librarians have escaped during the first annual Book Fair. Weather: “I Will” by Emischramm https://emischramm.bandcamp.com/ The voice of T...
184 - The Fog
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A dense fog seeps through town. Weather: “Hall of Fame” by Mission from Dog http://missionfromdog.com/ The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner. Tr...
183 - The Nephilim
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hurrah, hurrah, the Nephilim approach. Weather: “Witchcraft” by Graveyard Club http://graveyardclub.com Transcript available at http://welcome...
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://josephfink.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available at ...
181 - C****s
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legalize c****s! Weather: “Whatever Happened to Jim Crow“ by Black Guy Fawkes https://blackguyfawkesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available a...
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 Years: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. It’s a m...
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 https://davidwirsig.bandcamp.com/ Transcript av...
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://marbleseason.bandcamp.com/ Transcript availabl...
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 Brie Williams. Weather: “Hands Like Helios“ ...
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” The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wi...
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, malevolent spirit. Weather: “Welterweight” ...
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 Mara Wilson. The voice of Michelle Nguyen is Kate J...
174 - Radio Jupiter
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There appears to be some interference in our transmission. Please standby. Weather: “The Faded Red and Blue” by David Berkeley http://davidberke...
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. Weather: “Shallow Eyes” by Brad Bensko https://www....
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 Cons” by Sugar & the Mint https://www.sugarandth...
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 Funbearable https://funbearable.bandcamp.com/ Livestrea...
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 Tickets are pay-what-you-can starting at $5. https...
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 Spring” by Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.co...
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: “Embroidery Stars” by Carrie Elkin http://carrieelkin....
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: Brie Williams Weather: “Best Friends” by Cur...
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” by Ellen Beizer: http://ellenclairebeizer.com/ ...
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 for the Sane” by Danny Schmidt http://dannyschm...
165 - Charlie
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing about Charles Rainier's average New England upbringing indicated he would one day be standing in the middle of a desert searching for fugitive...
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 Who Secretly Lives In Your Home. Out today… wh...
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 show, Our Plague Year. Introducing a new kind of cu...
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 from The Faceless Old Woman. Live in LA at Largo. ...
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 Raina Rose rainarose.com Our 2020 World Tour kicks...
162 - Alpha
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amelia Anna Alfaro was always the best at everything. (Part 1 of 5) Weather: “Skinchanger” by Skeptic skepticdeath.bandcamp.com Just announced...
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 Who Secretly Lives In Your Home. Coming March 2...
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 time, you can hear Cecil Palmer’s secret! This ...
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 educational. Weather: “Have a Smoke” by Head Po...
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 over an hour of brand new material which has never be...
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://welcometonightvale.com/live/ Learn more about...
160 - The Weather
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
And now... the weather. Sports: “Suspension of Disbelief” by Victory Soul Orchestra https://victorysoulorchestra.com It’s not too late to ge...
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.com Mara Wilson is reprising her role as the Fac...
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 Rhodes is Rob Neill. Weather: “Sugar Neighbor...
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 Kasper Rhodes is Rob Neill. Weather: “Good Inten...
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 the answer. Weather: “Revolution Lover” by Lef...
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. The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin. Weathe...
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/carlitta-ann The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal ...
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 Chantel Worthing with Barrett Ward https://soundcloud.c...
152 - The Great Golden Hand
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It approaches. Hurrah! Hurrah! Weather: “Drones” by Epicenter https://epicentermetal.bandcamp.com Come see the first ever Start With This live...
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 Brie Williams. Weather: “Always Right” by Anne ...
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 Meg Bashwiner. The voice of Dana was Jasika Nicole. ...
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: “Sad But Not Depressed” from the podcast It Ma...
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” by RAQIA https://raqia.bandcamp.com and https://...
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: “Shake” by Wednesday’s Wolves https://www.we...
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: “Sicilian Crest” by the Mountain Goats http://www.moun...
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 Peters is Mark Gagliardi. Weather: “No Good Day...
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 have made together since Welcome to Night Vale: Sta...
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 the story of Eunomia, a 19th century farm girl. W...
143 - Pioneer Days
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pioneer Days are upon us again. This episode was co-written with Brie Williams. Weather: “Vines” by Super Boink https://superboink.bandcamp.co...
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: "Color TV” by Answering Machine https://answeringm...
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 Williams. The voice of Michelle Nguyen was Kate Jon...
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 Down” by Travis Love Benson featuring Yo! The Moon...
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 Marvin was TL Thompson. Weather: “Impasse” b...
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. Weather: “Friend or Foe” by Low Power https://so...
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 Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: “Hymn #101”...
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, Alice Isn’t Dead, a retelling and reimagining of t...
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 the winter in Cleveland, Ohio, has two main goals: ...
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 Without A Goodbye.” by Cerah https://soundcloud.com/c...
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, political satire, Afrofuturistic buddy comedy, seri...
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. Weather: “Living On Light” by Silo’s Choice http...
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 Helvetica" by Sims x Air Credits x ICETEP sims.ban...
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 album Escape Artist: https://cagedanimals.bandcamp....
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. Get the full recording on Bandcamp and iTunes. Ge...
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 http://cheeseonbread.com/ ALL HAIL recording avai...
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, brought to you by Kellogg's. Weather: “Standar...
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 sampling of some of the shows across our network. This we...
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 our network. This week, we’re listening to special...
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 our network. This week, we hear from two of our newe...
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 our network. This week: a look at two of our non-...
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 to hear about ourselves on the radio. Weather: “...
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 Vale recap show, hosted by cast members Meg Bashw...