Welcome to Night Vale
Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. Turn on your radio and hide. Welcome to Night Vale. (Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. On Twitter as NightValeRadio)
Episodes
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 111 - Summer 2017, Night Vale, USA
Everything is the same. Everything is different. This is not normal. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 110 - Matryoshka
There are glowing arrows in the sky. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 109 - A Story About Huntokar
This is a story about Huntokar. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 108 - Cal
A visitor arrives from a different reality. Weather: "Robert Frost" by Mal Blum malblum.com "Ghost Stories" now available on iTunes and Bandcamp Night Vale Presents's 5th Birthday Party - June 21 at the Bell House, featuring very special and secret guests and something we're calling "Night Vale After Dark." The second Welcome to Night Vale Novel "It Devours!" is available now for presale (signed first editions available)! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Support the first ever PodCon coming to Seattle Dec 9-10 podcon.com Join authors Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor at BookCon 2017 in NYC on June 4 for a live talk and book signing. http://thebookcon.com/tickets Live Tours of "All Hail" in the US & Europe (Summer & Fall) welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Music: Disparition, disparition.info. An Orbiting Human Circus special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony premieres May 10 iTunes link Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 107 - The Missing Sky
A faint popping can be heard below the earth. The voice of the Pamela Winchell was Desiree Burch. Weather: "The Ends and the Means" by Robby Hecht robbyhecht.com "Ghost Stories" now available on iTunes and Bandcamp https://nightvale.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-stories-live Night Vale's 5th Birthday Party - June 21 at the Bell House, featuring very special and secret guests and something we're calling "Night Vale After Dark." welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows The second Welcome to Night Vale Novel "It Devours!" is available now for presale! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Join authors Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor at BookCon 2017 in NYC on June 4 for a live talk and book signing. http://thebookcon.com/tickets Live Tours of "All Hail" in the US & Europe (Summer & Fall) welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows An Orbiting Human Circus special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony premieres May 10 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orbiting-human-circus-of-the-air/id1158759190?mt=2 Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 106 - Filings
The angels go to the Hall of Public Records. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 105 - What Happened at the Smithwick House
Here's what happened at the Smithwick house. Weather: "You Cannot" by Erin McKeown erinmckeown.com The second Welcome to Night Vale Novel "It Devours!" is available now for presale! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a sneak preview of Alice Isn't Dead, Part 2, beginning April 4. Live US/Canada Tour of "All Hail" (April & July 2017) welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel (now in paperback) welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 104 - The Hierarchy of Angels
Let's start the news with something happy. Weather: "Qualified" by Sammus feat. Open Mike Eagle sammusmusic.bandcamp.com The second Welcome to Night Vale Novel It Devours! is available now for presale! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Live US/Canada Tour of "All Hail" (April 2017) welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel (now in paperback) welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a sneak preview of Alice Isn't Dead, Part 2, beginning April 4. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 103 - Ash Beach
After a dozen years of restoration, Ash Beach has reopened. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 102 - Love Is a Shambling Thing
City Council has a renewed interest in love. Weather: "Listening to TPM" by Brook Pridemore. brookpridemore.bandcamp.com JUST ANNOUNCED: Live US/Canada Tour of "All Hail" (April 2017) PLUS: final West Coast shows of "Ghost Stories (February 2017) welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel (now in paperback) welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 101 - Guidelines for Disposal
Mandatory Annual Spring Cleaning Day is coming. Here are the guidelines for the new municipal landfill facility. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 100 - Toast
Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 99 - Michigan
Station intern Kareem writes home and receives an unexpected reply. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 98 - Flight
It is Execution Day. Weather: "Icarus" by Sims (doomtree.net/sims) It's holiday season. Get cool Night Vale gifts at: topatoco.com/wtnv. New Books: Night Vale Podcast Episodes, Volumes 1 & 2 Available now! Plus... Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel. welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 97 - Josefina
A visit with an old friend. Plus, updates on Hiram, and changes to the subway. The voice of Old Woman Josie was Retta. Weather: "Everywhere" by Ex Hex (exhexband.com) It's holiday season. Get cool Night Vale gifts at: topatoco.com/wtnv. New Books: Night Vale Podcast Episodes, Volumes 1 & 2 Available now! Plus... Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel. welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 96 - Negotiations
Negotiations with the dragons have begun. Plus the reopening of the Earth Sciences Department at the Community College, what we know and don't know, and a look at the Community Calendar. The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole. The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders. Weather: "A Trip Out" by British Sea Power (britishseapower.co.uk) Become a Night Vale Scout. Donations of any amount help keep this show free. Donate Now. New Books: Night Vale Podcast Episodes, Volumes 1 & 2 Available now! Plus... Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel. welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 95 - Zookeeper
Zookeeper Joanna Rey brings some animals to the studio. Plus, an update on Old Woman Josie, dragons in town, and a look at traffic. The voice of Joanna Rey is Felicia Day. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 94 - All Right
Everything is all right. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 93 - Big Sister
New guests arrive in town. Plus, a bake sale the elementary school, the start of football season, and changes at the Night Vale chapter of the NRA. Weather: "Mary on a Wave" by Okkervil River (okkervilriver.com) Announcements: New Books: Night Vale Podcast Episodes, Volumes 1 & 2 Available September 6! Plus... Welcome to Night Vale: The Novel. welcometonightvale.com, click on book. Come see Night Vale at LA Podfest Sept 23-25, 2016 Or if you can't make it to LA, you can livestream it from home Details at Lapodfest.com Night Vale European Tour Dates: Oct 3-23, 2016 welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 92 - If He Had Lived
This week is National Alternate History Week. Plus an update on the Beatrix Lohman Memorial Meditation Zone, a warning from the National Weather Service, and Children's Fun Fact Science Corner. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 91 - The 12:37
The 12:37 train has arrived. Plus, a crowd gathers on Somerset and the return of Laser Tag. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 90 - Who's a Good Boy? Part 2
Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it? [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 89 - Who's a Good Boy? Part 1
Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it? [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 88 - Things Fall Apart
Night Vale is inundated with the Strangers Who Do Not Appear to Move, the city’s infrastructure is crumbling, the power is out at the station, and Cecil cannot broadcast his show. So instead, he makes a few phone calls.
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: Episode 87 - The Trial of Hiram McDaniels
It's the trial of the century. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 86 - Standing and Breathing
They are not from here. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 85 - The April Monologues
It is April, and, once again, something is different. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 84 - Past Time
It's little league baseball season. Plus, an update from Hiram, an important new health study, and another edition of Hey There Cecil.
The voices of Hiram McDaniels are Jackson Publick.
Weather: "The River, The Woods" Astronautalis (astronautalis.com)
US LIVE SHOWS COMING SOON: EAST COAST & MIDWEST APR 2-24, 2016 SOUTH & WEST COAST JUL 7-22, 2016 welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows.
WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE: THE NOVEL. welcometonightvale.com, click on novel.
Music: Disparition, disparition.info.
Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com.
Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 83 - One Normal Town
The town of Desert Bluffs is no more. Plus, an update from Paul Birmingham, a look at traffic, and changes afoot at the Ralphs.
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 82 - Skating Rink
Teddy Williams opens a new skating rink at the Arcade Fun Complex. Plus, a public announcement about flowers, an update on the strangers, and a phone call from the jailhouse. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 81 - After 3327
Night Vale High School's AP Auto Shop teacher demonstrates some of his inventions at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies. Plus, a visit from an adorable puppy, an update on the Trial of the Century, and a look at the Community Calendar. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 26 - Faceless Old Woman (R)
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 texting us from the forbidden Dog Park, Community Health Tips, and an update on the kittens. (This episode originally posted July 1, 2013.) [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 80 - A New Sheriff in Town
There's a new sheriff in Night Vale, and they want changes. Plus, Cecil runs into a former intern, the court develops some A.I. dragons, and a message about getting into the holiday spirit. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 79 - Lost in the Mail
It's Remembrance Day, which means it's time for us to honor those who will someday be lost in the Blood Space War with the most solemn event possible: a fun parade! Also we hear from one young Night Vale citizen whose life has already been changed forever by this future war. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 78 - Cooking Stuff: Thanksgiving Special
Spice up that stuffy old stuffing with a Thanksgiving edition of 'Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan.' [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 77 - A Stranger
A stranger's presence disturbs the radio station. Plus, an appeal for support from the mayor, another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and a look at the community calendar. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 76 - An Epilogue
In just a few days the whole story will be known. This is what happens after. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 75 - Through the Narrow Place
It's time for Night Vale's annual marathon. Plus, economic turmoil in Desert Bluffs, horoscopes, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil." [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 74 - Civic Changes
The city council makes an announcement about the dog park. Plus, the start of the new high school football season and an update on the hole in the vacant lot. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 73 - Triptych
There seems to be something wrong with the broadcast signal. Do you hear that?
Weather: "The Heroine" by Unwoman (unwoman.com)
COMING OCT 20: WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE: THE NOVEL. PRE-ORDER HERE: welcometonightvale.com, click on novel.
SEPT - NOV 2015 NIGHT VALE TOUR DATES (Jeffrey & Joseph book tour; Live shows in UK, Ireland, US, & Canada) And Just Announced... AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND TOUR FEB 6-13 (tickets on sale SEPT 4!): welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows.
Music: Disparition, disparition.info.
Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com.
Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 72 - Well of Night
Chanting dancers keep the town up all night. Plus, a seance at Dark Owl Records, traffic congestion in downtown, and a fireworks spectacular. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 71 - The Registry of Middle School Crushes
A heist is planned. Plus the answer to last week's quiz and news about The Trial of the Century. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: Bonus Episode 5 - Excerpt from the novel
An excerpt from the audiobook of the Welcome to Night Vale novel, narrated by Cecil Baldwin. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 70B - Review
A review of opening night at the new Old Night Vale Opera House.
You probably will want to listen to 70A first before this one. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 70A - Taking Off
It's the first broadcast of a new radio station in a desert otherworld. Plus, a huge research project reaches its conclusion. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 69 - Fashion Week
It's Fashion Week, Night Vale's hippest event. Who will be spared from the sphere? Plus, ongoing investigations into the disappearances at the Shambling Orphan housing development, an update on the opera house, and an important News announcement. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 68 - Faceless Old Women
The Sheriff's Secret Police track down a fugitive. Plus, stories from vacation, some progress at the new Old Night Vale Opera House, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil." [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 67 - [Best Of?]
A look back at some of the best Cecil broadcasts we have never heard before. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 66 - worms...
The worms have returned to Night Vale. Plus a new Book Club in town, spring Little League baseball tryouts, and an update on the search for two fugitives. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 65 - Voicemail
You have reached the voicemail of Cecil Gershwin Palmer. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 64 - WE MUST GIVE PRAISE
The president of the School Board confronts critics of the school district's five-year strategic plan. Plus, the hunt for two fugitives, some fun events on the community calendar, and a look at financial news. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 63 - There Is No Part 1: Part 2
An exciting conclusion to the day-long Sand Golem saga at City Hall. Plus, repairs at the bowling alley, Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and who won that auction? [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 62 - Hatchets
Night Vale Daily Journal editor Leann Hart announces changes at the newspaper, while continuing a successful execution of her most controversial business plan. Plus, a station editorial, a look at local traffic, and a parade for a local sports hero. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 61 - BRINY DEPTHS
A vague yet menacing government agency needs a special message delivered. Plus, Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan, a mysterious thank-you card, and strange goings on near the haunted baseball diamond. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 60 - Water Failure
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 request for some time off, and controversy with the local TV news. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 59 - Antiques
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 Fun Fact Science Corner. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 58 - Monolith
A stone monolith appears overnight in front of City Hall. Plus, a former high school quarterback playing college football, opening ceremonies at the Drawbridge, and updates from the desert otherworld. [more inside]
Podcast: Welcome to Night Vale: 57 - The List
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 meatless mondays. [more inside]