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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.
Recent Episodes
20 episodesExcerpt from The Nudge, by Night Vale co-creator Joseph Fink
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292 - Collectibles (1999)
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
291 - Mall Madness (1987)
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
Behind the Scenes Questions 1
(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
290 - A Solution
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
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
288 - Doubles Anonymous
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
287 - Hey, Does Anyone Hear That Sound Behind the Sky?
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
Alice Isn't Dead, Don't Tell Alice: Episode 2
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
286 - Our Ice Cream Truck of Infinite Sorrows
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
Alice Isn't Dead: Don't Tell Alice Episode 1
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
285 - April Fools
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
284 - Harrison Kip's Twilight Gospel Hour
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
283 - Work from Home
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
282 - Antler Cove
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
281 - Witnesses
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
Alice Isn't Dead: Don't Tell Alice. Coming April 13
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
Bonus Ep January 2026 - In The House Where I Was Born
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 with something a little more specifically Night Vale. This is the result. Here's to you, Wyllis Cooper. From one writer of audio fiction to another: may your legacy live on. -Joseph Fink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
280 - The Story of Hanukkah
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
279 - J'Accuse!
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