Welcome to Night Vale

He has a message. A message folks gotta hear. Weather: "Real" by Maddie Witler⁠⁠ The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor The voice of the Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wilson Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Order Night Vale's signature fragrance, Mostly Void Partially Stars, from Sucreabeille Pre-order THIS WILL RUIN THE TOUR by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, & Brie Williams Read THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been behind the sky. Weather: "End of the Lane" by Murdered by Pirates⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Order Night Vale's signature fragrance, Mostly Void Partially Stars, from Sucreabeille Pre-order THIS WILL RUIN THE TOUR by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, & Brie Williams Read THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archive (1946): Our boys have come home from war. Weather: "Tiny Little Octopus" by The PDX Broadsides⁠⁠ The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak The voice of Dottie is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Order Night Vale's signature fragrance, Mostly Void Partially Stars, from Sucreabeille Order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please consider preordering wherever you buy books. Preorders make a HUGE difference for authors. If you're in LA, please come join us on September 1st a the launch event at Vroman's in Pasadena with Mara Wilson. https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-09-01/joseph-fink For more information, to preorder, and to see the book tour schedule, please check out: https://podiumentertainment.com/c/thenudge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please consider preordering wherever you buy books. Preorders make a HUGE difference for authors. If you're in LA, please come join us on September 1st a the launch event at Vroman's in Pasadena with Mara Wilson. https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-09-01/joseph-fink For more information, to preorder, and to see the book tour schedule, please check out: https://podiumentertainment.com/c/thenudge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archive (1999): There's a great new webpage on the World Wide Web Weather: "Candy Cigarettes" by Calvin Pineda and the Antacids⁠⁠ The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Order Night Vale's signature fragrance, Mostly Void Partially Stars, from Sucreabeille Pre-order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archive (1987): There's a new mall in town. Weather: "I Will If You Will" by Gladie⁠⁠ The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak The voice of the 1-900 line is Brie Williams Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Night Vale Live Tour Dec 2026 Pre-order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(UNLOCKED: originally posted to Patreon Jan 30, 2020) Joseph and Jeffrey answer your questions about podcast crossovers, three part stories, and how to balance work and creative endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a situation we find ourselves in, as a community. Weather: "City of Industry" by Joseph Fink⁠⁠ The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Register for Camp Night Vale March 2027 Pre-order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

289 - The Collection Plate The search for Marcus Vanston's killer heats up. Weather: "Farting Around Is My Favorite" by St. Alia of the Knife⁠⁠ The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Pre-order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's out to solve a murder… his own! Weather: "Elysium" by Eta Persei⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code WTNV at checkout. Download Saily app or go to⁠ https://saily.com/wtnv⁠. Visit ⁠incogni.com/wtnv ⁠and use code wtnv to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, does anyone hear that sound behind the sky? Weather: "Drum Machine" by Raina Rose⁠⁠ The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth ⁠Episode transcripts Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code WTNV at checkout. Download Saily app or go to⁠ https://saily.com/wtnv⁠. Visit ⁠incogni.com/wtnv ⁠and use code wtnv to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. 2026 EUROPE TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately you never lose the capacity for terror Listen wherever you get your podcasts. To support the show, get every episode ad-free and a week early, plus other bonus episodes and other rewards, please support our patreon. Supporting independent art means a lot right now, and we really appreciate it. https://patreon.com/aliceisntdead Get Alice Isn't Dead merch here: https://topatoco.com/collections/alice-isnt-dead Listen to Joseph's other new podcast, The Best Worst! https://www.nightvalepresents.com/the-best-worst Written by Joseph Fink Performed by Jasika Nicole Sound design and music by Disparition Logo by Rob Wilson A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice cream = Happiness* Weather: "Panic Attack" by Dallas Danger⁠⁠ The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Alice Isn't Dead wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.nightvalepresents.com/aliceisntdead I'm back out on these roads all right. To support the show, get every episode ad-free and a week early, plus other bonus episodes and other rewards, please support our patreon. Supporting independent art means a lot right now, and we really appreciate it. https://patreon.com/aliceisntdead Written by Joseph Fink Performed by Jasika Nicole Sound design and music by Disparition Logo by Rob Wilson A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the funniest day of the year. Plus, the intern gets hazed, a new director at Area 50, and Dana joins Doubles Anonymous Weather: "Pro Golfers" by Gin Wife⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessings to you all. This is Harrison Kip’s Twilight Gospel Hour. Come on in, friend. Weather: "Night Calling" by Who Is Raphael Leraux (prod. by Petrichor)⁠⁠ The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a bad sandstorm out there. Plus, a short film festival, how plants work, and a new intern(?) Weather: "The Emerald and the Mine" by Bishop Decker⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! Listen to UNLICENSED⁠⁠ by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People just can't stop talking about this hot, new TV show. Weather: "Jennings Creek" by Cassie Noble⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES Tix on sale Feb 17! Order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Get the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A witness emerges in the murder of local angel and billionaire Marcus Vanston. Weather: "Cabaret" by Kid Romantic feat. Jessica Wells⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Get the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a trailer for the new Alice Isn't Dead series, Don't Tell Alice, which will be coming April 13. To support us on our newly reopened and revamped patreon, ⁠please click here. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See the schedule of the final stretch of our Murder Night in Blood Forest tour, and buy tickets here: https://www.welcometonightvale.com/live Some time ago, I went looking for recommendations on old radio plays to listen to. Despite what many people think, I don't actually have a strong familiarity with old radio plays outside of the famous War of the Worlds (which I once watched performed live in LA by the cast of Star Trek: Next Generation. Yes, it ruled.). One show that came up a lot was Quiet Please by Wyllis Cooper, who was considered one of the best innovators of radio drama in his time. One reddit comment called out "In The House Where I Was Born", a 1949 episode, as a highlight. So I gave it a listen. You can do so here. The episode does not sound anything like what we imagine old time radio to sound like. He's doing something that sound much closer to modern fiction podcasting. And I decided I wanted to write my own riff on the subject, replacing the more straight forward ghost story of the episode…

What is more comforting than a familiar story? Weather: "Ezewa" by Kate Odulukwe⁠⁠ The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Get the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone in town is pointing fingers and naming names. Weather: "Fault Lines" by Emerson Island & Lowjam⁠⁠ The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner. Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2026 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! 2025 Night Vale Holiday Gift Ideas UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Get the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re well on your way to becoming an amateur homicide investigator. Weather: "Camelot" by ⁠Dessa⁠⁠⁠ Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠ ⁠HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS⁠ FROM NIGHT VALE 2026 TOUR DATES ⁠Tix on sale now⁠! ⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the ⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠ Get the ⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠ for news and stories ⁠Patreon⁠ is how we exist! Music: ⁠Disparition⁠ Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Tumblr⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠ A production of ⁠Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been an impossible murder in a locked room! Also, more importantly, it's the big Turkey Day sale at Ralph's. Weather: "I Get Hurt" by ⁠Victor Jones The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES ⁠Tix on sale now⁠! ⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the ⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠ Get the ⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠ for news and stories ⁠Patreon⁠ is how we exist! Music: ⁠Disparition⁠ Sound Credits: Blender, Bats 1, Bats 2 Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Tumblr⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠ A production of ⁠Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's have a look at sports. Weather: "The Cyclone" by Al Olender⁠⁠ Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠ is here! Only on Audible Pre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Get the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our top story: It's date night! Weather: "Without a Sound" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mintlights Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠Weather Submissions⁠⁠⁠ are open thru Nov 15, 2025 OUT NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk books! The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders To hear the rest of this bonus episode and to get tons of other great benefits, join our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Homeowners' Association has arrived. Weather: "Thorns" by ⁠⁠⁠Nico Rey Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠Weather Submissions⁠⁠ are open thru Nov 15, 2025 OUT NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recommendations for you horror buffs Weather: "Watermelon" by ⁠⁠Clavicle⁠⁠ Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠ The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron The voice of Dana is Jasika Nicole The voice of Tamika is Symphony Sanders The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner ⁠⁠⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠Weather Submissions⁠ are open thru Nov 15, 2025 Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's too hot to think. Let's let the stars guide us. Weather: "Door is Your Hand" by ⁠Adult Mom Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠ The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor ⁠⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠! Weather Submissions are open thru Nov 15, 2025 Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Push the boundaries of experience Weather: "Stretching Thin" by MADWOMAN Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ The voice of Josh Crayton is Brie Williams⁠⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠! ⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is not the time for panic. Now is the time for despair. Weather: "Radio Down" by Caged Animals Original episode art by ⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠ ⁠Episode transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tix on sale now⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠UNLICENSED Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠ is here! ⁠⁠Only on Audible⁠⁠ Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ for news and stories ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ is how we exist⁠⁠! Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ A production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Night Vale Presents⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a story about me, said the man speaking, and you are pleased because you always wanted to hear a story about me. Weather: "House With A Basement" by ⁠Nick Ricks⁠ The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ ⁠Read episode transcripts⁠ Night Vale RPG featured at ⁠Renegade Con June 6⁠ ⁠2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠ Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 3 is here! ⁠Only on Audible⁠ Pre-order the ⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠ today! ⁠Sign up⁠ for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. ⁠Patreon is how we exist⁠! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: ⁠Disparition⁠ Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Tumblr⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at ⁠welcometonightvale.com⁠ A production of ⁠Night Vale Presents⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠ Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the…

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠ Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the…

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠ Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the…

Today’s show is dedicated to all your chance encounters, wasted moments, pinings, longings, and near-misses. Weather: "I'm So Bored" by ⁠Mal Blum⁠ The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠ ⁠Read episode transcripts⁠ ⁠2025-26 TOUR DATES⁠ Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! ⁠Only on Audible⁠ Pre-order the ⁠Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game⁠ today! ⁠Sign up⁠ for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. ⁠Patreon is how we exist⁠! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: ⁠Disparition⁠ Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠ Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at ⁠welcometonightvale.com⁠ A production of ⁠Night Vale Presents⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labyrinth management is troubled about new developments. Weather: "How Lucky Am I?" by The Toxhards The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 3 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Meg Bashwiner consider classic tv shows by watching their worst and best imdb user rated episodes. Listen to The Best Worst wherever you get podcasts, or go to https://www.nightvalepresents.com/the-best-worst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an 11 year hiatus, Poetry Week has returned. Weather: "Fix-Its (and Favours)" by luggage Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Tix on sale now! UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night Vale's Joseph Fink and Meg Bashwiner consider classic tv shows by watching their worst and best imdb user rated episodes. Listen to The Best Worst wherever you get podcasts, or go to https://www.nightvalepresents.com/the-best-worst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a strange broadcast coming from deep with in Labyrinth headquarters. Weather: "What Really Matters" by Arielle Silver The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts 2025-26 TOUR DATES Just Announced! UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's blooming at the Botanic Gardens? Weather: "Sheila" by Worrystone The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find The Best Worst wherever you get podcasts! Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-worst/id1800270997 Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/32aFGAy4PVGvA7U9bLqtZg?si=eIMGsyvPRvWixxnv5hMQGQ\ RSS feed: https://feeds.libsyn.com/570025/rss Cheers 1982-1993 270 episodes Let's start things off with a place where everyone knows your name. To support the show and get access to our biweekly "The Middlest" episodes, join our patreon. A production of Night Vale Presents. Hosts are Meg Bashwiner and Joseph Fink Editing by Grant Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the grand opening of Hysteria Land Theme Park and Succulent Gardens and Resort-Style Property Weather: "What You Want From Me" by Petrichor, Ltd. Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns over Steve Carlsberg's new job The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin Weather: "The Trundling Path" by No Monster Club Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flakey O's are back. Weather: "Call ACab" by Sam Stone Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of our patreon only bonus episode. To hear the whole thing, support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices