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Welcome to Night Vale
Description

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
  • 2024 / 3 / 15
    244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin

    There is a standing-off of Kevins. Weather: “If You Wanna Die“ by Brook Pridemore Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Final CANADA/US dates of the Night Vale live show....

  • 2024 / 3 / 1
    243 - Lost and Found

    Hopefully we can find everything lost, and reunite everything found. Weather: “Old Radio“ by Robby Hecht Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Final EU/CAN/US dates of the...

  • 2024 / 2 / 15
    242 - The New Branch

    The Night Vale Public Library opens a new branch, and everything should be just fine. Weather: “Carrying You Until My Feet Turn To Stone“ by Jonah Castelli Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read...

  • 2024 / 2 / 1
    241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife

    He is, in fact, still holding a knife. Weather: “Whiskey“ by Rumour Mill Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Final EU/CAN/US dates of the Night Vale live show....

  • 2024 / 1 / 16
    Bonus episode preview - Riddle Guy

    Cecil tells some of his favorite riddles. To hear the rest of the episode, and support the show, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale

  • 2023 / 12 / 15
    240 - He Is Holding a Knife

    He is holding a knife. Weather: “Lagoon“ by HELLO TUT TUT Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED,...

  • 2023 / 12 / 1
    239 - Sister Cities: Vermillion Falls

    Come on down to Vermillion Falls. Weather: “A Ragged Sayonara“ by The Bipeds The voice of Vermillion Falls is TD Mischke Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale...

  • 2023 / 11 / 15
    238 - The Big Dig

    Archeologist Harrison Kip makes a huge discovery. Weather: “Interference“ by Elle Chante Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix Our...

  • 2023 / 10 / 31
    237 - Frown Night

    It’s the scariest night of the year, when we are allowed to turn our smiles upside down. Weather: “Summer School“ by Erin McKeown The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren is Lauren...

  • 2023 / 10 / 15
    236 - Truck Touchers

    The last contestant touching the truck wins! Weather: “Hurricane Party“ by Dessa from her new album Bury The Lede This episode was written with Calvin Kasulke. Read his incredible novel here. Original...

  • 2023 / 10 / 1
    235 - Book Club

    A review of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables Weather: “Halflight“ by Juliana Finch The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night...

  • 2023 / 9 / 22
    Patreon Preview: Behind the Scenes (September 2023)

    An excerpt from our most recent patreon Behind the Scenes episode, wherein Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor answer your questions about how we balance horror & humor, what Khoshekh's deal is, and what is Steve...

  • 2023 / 9 / 15
    234 - The Boy

    This morning we found a boy. He has no name, and no one knows who he is. Weather: “Runner Up“ by Al Olender Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show....

  • 2023 / 9 / 1
    233 - Citizen Spotlight: The Vampire of Lombardi Street

    Luca Albescu lives at 831 Lombardi Street, in a dilapidated Victorian mansion at the top of the hill. Weather: “Exit Stage Left“ by Bears with Eagle Arms Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read...

  • 2023 / 8 / 15
    232 - A Car Crash on Buellton Avenue

    There was a car crash on Buellton Avenue, listeners. A bad one. Weather: “One Man's Trash“ by 7th Street Big Band Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live...

  • 2023 / 8 / 1
    231 - The Terminal

    Exciting new developments at the Randy Newman Memorial Night Vale Airport Weather: “Sudden Fall“ by Aleah Hyer Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show....

  • 2023 / 7 / 15
    Excerpt: The Haunting of Night Vale (Live)

    Cecil asks Sheriff Sam about ghosts. Get the complete recording of The Haunting of Night Vale https://nightvale.bandcamp.com New Touring Live Show starts in September...

  • 2023 / 7 / 5
    UNLOCKED Patreon bonus episode: Holiday

    Cecil and Carlos take a special trip together…and a certain someone joins them. We have five years of bonus episodes available now only on our patreon. Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show!...

  • 2023 / 6 / 15
    230 - Carlos, Explained

    The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain local scientist. Weather: “Engines“ by Dead Billionaires Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale...

  • 2023 / 6 / 1
    229 - The Accused

    Science is illegal now. Good luck. Weather: “Norman Vember“ by Triston James Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! Patreon is...

  • 2023 / 5 / 15
    228 - Diplomacy

    Councilmember Flynn tries a new approach. Weather: “Rearview“ by Not Jupiter Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! Patreon is...

  • 2023 / 5 / 1
    227 - A Word with Dr. Jones

    Dr. Jones would like a word… in private. Weather: “When a Heart Breaks Slowly“ by Natasha Remi The Voice of Dr. Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode...

  • 2023 / 4 / 15
    226 - Creditors

    Payments are long overdue. Weather: “Crawling Home When the Morning Comes“ by Sweet and Lonely Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available...

  • 2023 / 4 / 1
    225 - Renegotiations

    It's contract renegotiation time at the station. Weather: “Peculiar Little Town“ by Echoes of Aphelion Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED,...

  • 2023 / 3 / 15
    224 - Liminal Spaces

    Relax and unwind with a liminal spaces compilation. Weather: “Through the Clouds“ by Checkpoints! Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available...

  • 2023 / 3 / 1
    223 - Big Rico's Pizza Band

    Big Rico's Pizza has a new animatronic animal band. Weather: “On a Journey“ by Theresa Ambat This episode was written by Brie Williams The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin The voice of Big Rico is...

  • 2023 / 2 / 15
    222 - Makarov the Magical

    Date night… with more scientists than necessary. Weather: “Be Careful What You Wish For“ by Human Barbie Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED,...

  • 2023 / 2 / 1
    221 - The Glow Cloud, Explained

    The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain glowing cloud. Weather: “Blackeyeblue“ by Shotgun Marmalade The voice of Dr. Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney. Original episode art by...

  • 2022 / 12 / 15
    220 - A Radio Jupiter Holiday Special

    Lonely missives from beyond the beyond. Weather: “The Witch” by Indra Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! 2023 US TOUR DATES for...

  • 2022 / 12 / 1
    219 - The Traveling Tarot Reader

    The traveling man will read your tarot for only $3. Weather: “Long Way” by Bonfire Realm Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!...

  • 2022 / 11 / 22
    Unlicensed Ep 3 - Big Game

    Unlicensed, the new show from Night Vale, has been out for two weeks, and today we are presenting the final free episode that will appear on this feed. After that, you will have to head over to...

  • 2022 / 11 / 17
    Unlicensed Ep 2 - Lost Boy Found

    Unlicensed, the new show by me, Joseph, and my Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor has been out for a week. Thank you to everyone who listened. We are presenting today the second episode “Lost Boy Found”,...

  • 2022 / 11 / 15
    218 - The Sitter Cancelled

    Citizens rise up against the University of What It Is Weather: “Rotten“ by Missouri Surf Club Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available...

  • 2022 / 11 / 10
    Unlicensed Ep 1 - The Detective of Citrus Ave

    Today we are proud to present the first fiction podcast created by me, Joseph Fink, and my Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor since Welcome to Night Vale. It is called Unlicensed and we are about to play...

  • 2022 / 11 / 1
    217 - Salmon Burger

    Moving offices really works up an appetite Weather: "Find Out" by AGBAT The voice of Joseph Fink is Joseph Fink The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode...

  • 2022 / 10 / 20
    From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale: Unlicensed

    From Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the genre defining fiction podcast Welcome to Night Vale, comes the new LA noire Unlicensed, starring Molly Quinn, Lusia Strus, and T.L Thompson. Coming...

  • 2022 / 10 / 15
    216 - The Ball Is Where the Win Is

    Locker room pep talks from Coach Steve. Halftime Show: "Estrange Us" by Joseph Herbst Sextet The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode...

  • 2022 / 10 / 1
    215 - Sarah Sultan, Explained

    The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain community college dean. Weather: "Gone" by Dymer Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts 2022 EUROPE TOUR DATES...

  • 2022 / 9 / 15
    214 - The Comet's Tail

    We're passing through the comet's tail. Only good things can happen. The voice of John Peters is Mark Gagliardi Weather: "I Could Feel You" by Evelyn Frances Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read...

  • 2022 / 9 / 1
    213 - Murals

    The City Council approves a controversial public art project. Weather: "Departure" by M. Masaki Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts 2022 EUROPE TOUR DATES for “The Haunting...

  • 2022 / 8 / 15
    212 - The Campus

    A new campus is being built in Night Vale. The voice of Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: “Simple Things” by hotplug Original episode art by Jessica...

  • 2022 / 8 / 1
    211 - Howl

    Barks Ennui, cartoon spokesdog for the Sheriff's Secret Police, has been committed. This episode was written with Brie Williams. The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner. Weather: “Park Bench” by...

  • 2022 / 6 / 15
    210 - Ten Years Later

    It has been ten years since the first episode. Ten years since the arrival of Night Vale's most beautiful person: Carlos. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: “Ten Years Later” by Joseph Fink...

  • 2022 / 6 / 1
    209 - The Black Coat

    The Distant Prince wears a golden coat and has always existed. Weather: “Ultimatum” by Elle PF https://ellepfmusic.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts 2022 US /...

  • 2022 / 5 / 15
    208 - Cecil in The Big City

    A vacation to The Big City. Plus, listener questions, breaking financial news, and an emergency press conference. Weather: “Black Car” by Penfriend https://penfriend.rocks/blackcar Transcript available at...

  • 2022 / 5 / 1
    207 - LOST: CAT

    Lost: cat. Last seen hovering 4 feet off the ground in the radio station bathroom. Reward if found. Weather: “Stockpiled Guns & TV Dinners” by Mal Blum https://www.malblum.com/ Transcript available at...

  • 2022 / 4 / 15
    206 - The Great Librarian of the Western Sands

    A librarian is loose… beyond the sandwastes. Weather: “Hell is Other People” by BANGZZ https://bangzz.bandcamp.com/ The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders Transcript available at...

  • 2022 / 4 / 1
    205 - The Moon Is Gone

    What happened to the moon? Who cares. Weather: “Us in the Woods” by Birds of Fae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH1H79IWliY Transcript available at http://welcometonightvale.com/transcripts 2022 US /...

  • 2022 / 3 / 15
    204 - Audition

    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.bandcamp.com/ Transcript available at...

  • 2022 / 3 / 1
    203 - The Kareem Nazari Show

    You're listening to WMCG 1080am in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “My Love” by Scarlet Sails https://scarletsails.bandcamp.com/ The voice of Kareem is Adal Rifai. The voice of Doug is John Patrick Coan. The voice...