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60 - Water Failure
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The water isn't working at the radio station, which is super annoying. Oh, also it seems the sun is multiplying. Plus, a college football update, a re...
59 - Antiques
01 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Antiques have escaped from the Antiques Mall. Plus, a very scientific update from afar, new management at StrexCorp, and the return of Children's ...
58 - Monolith
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A stone monolith appears overnight in front of City Hall. Plus, a former high school quarterback playing college football, opening ceremonies at the D...
57 - The List
01 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember that list you were given to memorize? You should have memorized that list exactly. Plus, a finding in the desert, what is opera, and m...
Bonus Episode 2 - What of the Sea?
15 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A letter arrives with a strange inscription. This episode was co-written with Marta Rainer. Weather: "Ruins" by Morteth (youtube.com/user/Morteth6...
Bonus Episode 1 - Minutes
01 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A reading of the minutes from the Night Vale Community College Faculty Meeting. This episode was co-written with Ashley Lierman Weather: "Home" by...
56 - Homecoming
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
An athletic scandal threatens the annual Night Vale High School Homecoming Game. Plus, a seismological update and a new cooking segment with an old fr...
55 - The University of What It Is
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A representative from the University of What It Is calls the station to find a missing colleague. Plus, an update on the cats, the Barista Cultural Fa...
54 - A Carnival Comes to Town
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A carnival comes to town. Plus the Cleaning of Books, breaking ground at the new old Opera House, and an intern returns... again. The voice of Carlo...
53 - The September Monologues
01 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It is September, and something is different. The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wilson. The voice of Michelle Nguyen is Kate Jones. The...
52 - The Retirement of Pamela Winchell
15 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Mayor Pamela Winchell enjoys her retirement from politics, but she's being offered a new job. Plus, renovations at the bowling alley, updates from the...
51 - Rumbling
30 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos reports on strange developments in the otherworld desert. Plus new announcements from a new mayor, a look at horoscopes, and a message from Des...
50 - Capital Campaign
15 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Night Vale Community College begins a capital campaign to fund a new science center. Tourniquet hires a new sous chef, inauguration day for the ne...
49 - Old Oak Doors Part B
01 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are comin...
49 - Old Oak Doors Part A
15 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are comin...
48 - Renovations
01 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
StrexCorp begins massive renovations on the radio station and all of Night Vale. Plus, updates from the Company Picnic of Indeterminate Length, free f...
47 - Company Picnic
15 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Good news for the Greater Desert Bluffs Metropolitan Area: StrexCorp is hosting its first ever Company Picnic. It is a fun, cheerful, mandatory event....
46 - Parade Day
01 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's Parade Day in Night Vale. It's totally just a parade and not a subterfuge for any kind of insurgency or revolt against a corpocratic regime. Plus...
45 - A Story About Them
15 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The title of this episode seems familiar to you. Weather: "Pretty Little Head" by Eliza Rickman, elizarickman.com. Music: Disparition, disparition...
44 - Cookies
01 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's Girl Scout cookies time in Night Vale. Plus, an updates from Khoshekh and Dana, a safety announcement from the Highway Department, and a magnanim...
43 - Visitor
15 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
An adorable new visitor makes its way into the radio studio. Plus, controversy in the mayoral race, an update on the house that doesn’t exists, and ...
42 - Numbers
01 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Some strange new developments at the local numbers station, WZZZ. Plus, an update on former intern Dana, tips on how to get out of a geographical loop...
41 - WALK
15 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Walk signals are malfunctioning all over town. Plus, updates from former intern Dana and a look at the Community Calendar. The voice of Dana was Jas...
40 - The Deft Bowman
01 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Telephone Service finally fixes the only telephone booth in town, and a submarine arrives from faraway Nulogorsk. Plus, a new campaign from the To...
39 - The Woman from Italy
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
38 - Orange Grove
01 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
John Peters - you know the farmer? - had a huge, healthy orange crop this year. But Carlos grows skeptical about a sudden orange grove in the desert. ...
37 - The Auction
15 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Sheriff's Secret Police are holding their annual auction of seized property, and our favorite community radio host finds Lot 37 particularly inter...
36 - Missing
01 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
An urgent call to all listeners as 13-year-old Tamika Flynn has gone missing. Plus another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, breaking tra...
35 - Lazy Day
15 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's a totally lazy day in Night Vale. Feeling really tired. Increasingly tired. Here's some news, I guess: updates on the Summer Reading Program, the...
34 - A Beautiful Dream
01 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Wallaby family successfully lobbies the School Board to finally allow a computer in school to help their daughter Megan. Plus, a concert from Dark...
33 - Cassette
15 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil finds an old cassette tape of himself at age 15, and he is surprised at what it contains. Plus, a new exhibit at the Museum of Forbidden Technol...
32 - Yellow Helicopters
01 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There are strange new helicopters above Night Vale, different than the other helicopters that regularly hover over town. Plus, Community Health Tips, ...
31 - A Blinking Light up on the Mountain
15 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There's a blinking light up on the mountain, which challenges our belief in mountains. Plus, a controversial new television show and a message from th...
30 - Dana
01 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Intern Dana finds a way out of the Dog Park but can't quite figure out where it leads. Plus, a look at opening weekend of football season, helpful tip...
29 - Subway
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
An entire subway system appears suddenly in Night Vale, and the City Council is excited by the possibilities. Plus, tips for organ donors, a look into...
28 - Summer Reading Program
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 thing...
27 - First Date
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil tries to convey the important news of the day, including delivery of some mysterious crates in the desert, a new library expansion, and the annu...
26 - Faceless Old Woman
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There is a faceless old woman secretly living in your home, and she has something she needs to say. Plus, former intern Dana is still alive and textin...
25 - One Year Later
15 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It has been one year since the first episode. One year since strange things began underneath lane five of the Desert Flower Bowling Alley and Arcade F...
24 - The Mayor
01 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Mayor has gone missing. Plus, Night Vale Community Theater presents Once on this Island, the return of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and an ...
23 - Eternal Scouts
15 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Two Night Vale Boy Scouts become the first to ever achieve the rank of Eternal Scout. Plus, an update on the floating cat, changes in who gets to die,...
22 - The Whispering Forest
01 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A beautiful and alluring forest suddenly appears just outside of town. Plus, school closings, a dream journal mandate, and a moon exhibit at the Child...
21 - A Memory of Europe
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Springtime brings with it pleasant memories of a long ago trip to Europe. Plus, exciting news about the end of the world and important information abo...
20 - Poetry Week
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's Poetry Week in Night Vale and folks get a look at a place that should never be seen. Plus, strange new billboards about town and renovations comp...
19B - The Sandstorm
15 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A dangerous sandstorm threatens Desert Bluffs. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Kevin finds himself in a strange new place. ...
19A - The Sandstorm
15 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A dangerous sandstorm threatens Night Vale. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Cecil finds himself in a strange new place. We...
18 - The Traveler
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A traveler arrives in Night Vale. What does he want? Why has Jerry's Tacos returned? Plus, the mayor calls an emergency press conference, another roun...
17 - Valentine
15 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency crews are on hand to help cleanup the aftermath of the worst Valentine's Days in recent memories. Plus, important schedule changes at the Ni...
16 - The Phone Call
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cecil receives a cryptic phone call from someone who is very close. Plus, a new business plan at the Daily Journal, an important list from the Sheriff...
15 - Street Cleaning Day
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Street Cleaning Day, and the street cleaners will soon be upon us. Remain calm, and run away screaming. Plus, new music trends from Dark Owl ...
14 - The Man in the Tan Jacket
01 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A stranger comes to town with a briefcase and an unmemorable face. Plus, controversy with the Daily Journal, another segment of Children's Fun Fact Sc...
13 - A Story About You.
15 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
You listen to a podcast. You check the episode description to see what is in store this time. It is a different kind of description than you are used ...
12 - The Candidate
01 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The search for a dangerous fugitive finally comes to an end, but he's gaining some unexpected popularity. Plus, what to do about those noisy sunsets, ...
11 - Wheat & Wheat By-Products
15 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
An important announcement from the Night Vale Council for Commerce to regularly consume wheat & wheat by-products. Plus, the dangers of discount blood...
10 - Feral Dogs
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A roving pack of feral dogs terrorizes Night Vale. Plus, a new installment of Community Health Tips, the Fireperson Appreciation Parade, and free admi...
9 - "PYRAMID"
15 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A large, philosophical pyramid appears in town, announcing several messages, but is it what it seems? Plus, best practices for regular skin-checks, an...
8 - The Lights in Radon Canyon
01 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mysterious lights and sounds are coming from Radon Canyon. Plus, tips on how to win the town lottery, our newest (incorporeal) School Board member, an...
7 - History Week
15 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the storied history of Night Vale during this special week's celebration. Plus, psychological assaults on tourists, highway construction a...
6 - The Drawbridge
01 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The city faces extensive delays in the revitalization of the Old Town Drawbridge. Plus, time for another pledge drive, changes afoot at the Night Vale...
5 - The Shape in Grove Park
15 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A protest against the removal of the Shape In Grove Park That No One Acknowledges Or Speaks About. Plus, changes to the school curriculum, a growing t...
4 - PTA Meeting
01 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's PTA meeting accidentally opens a rift in spacetime, and Night Vale faces the consequences. Plus, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Jo...
3 - Station Management
15 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creepin...
2 - Glow Cloud
01 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A mysterious, glowing cloud makes its way across Night Vale. Plus, new Boy Scouts hierarchy, community events calendar, and a PTA bake sale for a grea...
1 - Pilot
15 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Pilot Episode. A new dog park opens in Night Vale. Carlos, a scientist, visits and discovers some interesting things. Seismic things. Plus, a helpful ...
New to Night Vale? Start here!
01 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We know that over 100 episodes can seem a little intimidating, so here's a short introduction to the show and some suggestions on getting into it. ...