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Welcome to Night Vale

Night Vale Presents
Night Vale
Kevin
Mother Lauren
Desert Bluffs
Absence Of Father
Sibling Relationships
Tamika Flynn
Family Dynamics
Library Tweens
Betterhelp
Patreon
Riddles
Grove Park
Carlos
Dreams
Frown Night
Odoo
Desert World
Forgiveness
Schlecht Family

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes362Founded14 years ago
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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

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Weather: "Ezewa" by Kate Odulukwe⁠⁠

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Recent Guests

Dana Cardinal
Former mayor of Night Vale
Episode: 277 - Locked Library Mystery
Nazar al-Mujahid
A poet from Night Vale
Episode: 266 - The Return of Poetry Week
Journey Brown-Saintel
An amateur roller coaster designer who participated in a fan competition at Hysteria Land.
Episode: 263 - Hysteria Land
Harrison Kip
Archeology professor at the Night Vale Community College
Night Vale Community College
Episode: 256 - The Book of Lost Things
Symphony Sanders
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Meg Bashwinner
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Joseph Fink
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Jonathan Franzen
Critically acclaimed novelist and recent Booker Prize winner
Episode: 242 - The New Branch
Tamika Flynn
Former teen militia leader, current city council member
Episode: 241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife

Hosts

Cecil Baldwin
Voice of Night Vale, bringing life to the humorous and dark narratives of the desert town's community updates.
Joseph Fink
Writer and co-creator, crafting the unique narratives and whimsical updates that characterize Night Vale.
Jeffrey Cranor
Co-creator and host, contributing to the storytelling and humor that defines the podcast's unique atmosphere.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59.1k ratings
  • I wanted to hear Night Vale from Pilot episode 1 then next episode up to the last but ypur automatic next episode just shuffles to last 3 episodes 280, 279 and 278.I wanted to hear from the oldest to the newest audio.

    Audible
    3
    Laine Yue
    United States15 days ago
  • Just so wonderful

    I’m just starting this podcast now after finishing the Magnus archives recently. For anyone who loves the Magnus archives, you should definitely give this a try! It’s funny, spooky, and an all-around lovely listening experience. Give it a go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podcast listener 11111
    United States16 days ago
  • The OGs

    It just doesn’t get any better than Night Vale. Been listening for years; I always have fun hanging out with my friends Cecil, Carlos, Steve, the Faceless Old Woman etc. They are such creepy comforts. If you haven’t seen them live yet, do it! Done it twice now and it is so worth it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfwafflez
    United States16 days ago
  • 276 - the big game. Blew me away. Im a divorced dad of a 3yo and just had the 1 year anniversary with my girlfriend who has a 8yo and 4 yo. This episode broke me at the part where the boy says his dad's girlfriend doesn't love him like his mom, she likes him as his dad's girlfriend.

    I'm not crying, you're crying!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Cdredder
    22 days ago
  • The absolute best podcast ever!!!!!

    My most favorite podcast! It’s perfect for listening to it while multitasking since don’t need to know anything to follow the story! I 100 percent recommend it to anyone and everyone! Especially if you like randomly quoting irrelevant things. Which reminds me: All hail the Glow Cloud. All kneel for the Glow Cloud. SACRIFICE! PESTILENCE! SORES! All hail the Glow Cloud

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hyrum McDaniels
    United Statesa month ago

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Some comments indicate dissatisfaction with advertising frequency, particularly mid-roll ads, which some listeners feel disrupt the immersive experience.
The podcast is praised for its cleverness and engaging characters, with many fans expressing strong loyalty and enjoyment of its imaginative narratives.
Listeners appreciate the surreal humor and unique storytelling style, often describing it as a safe space that offers comfort during tough times.
Overall, feedback highlights a dedicated community of listeners who find value in the absurdities and peculiarities presented in each episode.

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263 - Hysteria Land
Q: What are nonverbal ways of making friends in a corporate environment?
Podcasts can help provide companionship without requiring actual conversation, which can be beneficial.
263 - Hysteria Land
Q: What’s your advice on staying close with adolescent children?
Patience is key, and it’s important to keep asking questions to maintain a connection, even if the child seems distant.
240 - He Is Holding a Knife
Q: What should I know about the boy who is holding a knife?
The boy is lost, doesn't remember his name, and behaves strangely while interacting with various townsfolk.
241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife
Q: What do you want to do with the knife?
The boy expresses his desire to put the knife into a body repeatedly, illustrating a desire to disassemble his older self, Kevin.

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What is Welcome to Night Vale about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents an ongoing narrative set in the fictional desert town of Night Vale, where absurdities, conspiracy theories, and humor intertwine to create an engaging listening experience. Community updates explore a range of bizarre occurrences—from mysterious murders and surreal festival gatherings to humorous takes on everyday life in this peculiar locality. Listeners are guided by the charismatic host, who delivers stories filled with dark humor, eccentric characters, and whimsical events, painted against the backdrop of an uncomfortably relatable small-town existence, creating a unique and imaginative blend of fiction and satire.

Noteworthy is the podcast's unconventional storytelling format, which combines elements of a radio ... more

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2. Nazar al-Mujahid
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4. Harrison Kip
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8. Jonathan Franzen

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