Podcast
Welcome to Night Vale
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.
- Science Fiction chart
- #2
- Episodes
- 385
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 28 min
- On air since
- 2012
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
385 episodes, newest first
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29 min
297 - Scare-Free
Show notes
The City Council has passed an emergency decree proclaiming this to be our first ever Scare-Free Halloween
Weather: "A Prayer For A Chicken Bone" by Danny Schmidt
The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
Order Night Vale's signature fragrance, Mostly Void Partially Stars, from Sucreabeille
Hear our new audio drama: 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
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Patreon is how we exist!
Music: Disparition
Logo: Rob Wilson
Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams
Narrated by Cecil Baldwin
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12 min
Out today! This Will Ruin The Tour by the writers of Welcome to Night Vale
Show notes
From the writers and team behind Welcome to Night Vale, comes a new audio drama. Out today!
Kiara Sloan has been one of the world's biggest pop stars since before she could legally drive, but now she is in her forties, and embarking on a big comeback tour after an embarrassing public incident almost ended her career.
Neil Ritter is a small town boy from Texas, still in his twenties, and desperate for his big break as a music journalist. And here it is: spend the day in New Orleans with none other than Kiara Sloan. And maybe get something juicy about the pills and her dwindling ticket sales.
What starts as a reluctant interview turns, to both of their surprise, into a genuine connection, as Kiara and Neil wander the Crescent City through the day and well into the night.
From jazz clubs to tarot readers, from Jackson Square to a ferry on the Mississippi river, This Will Ruin The Tour invites us to listen in real time as Kiara and Neil try to find the balance between career and life, between stability and adventure, between self-control and jumping into love, even if it just might ruin the tour.
For fans of Before Sunrise, Roman Holiday, and Once, This Will Ruin The Tour is twenty four hours in America's most magical city, spent with two people who just might be falling in love…
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28 min
296 - Emergency Alerts
Show notes
That screeching noise emitting from your cell phone is just a test.
Weather: "Hurts Like Hell" by Charlotte Cornfield
This episode was written with Calvin Kasulke.
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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
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11 min
Announcing: This Will Ruin The Tour from the team behind Welcome to Night Vale
Show notes
From the writers and team behind Welcome to Night Vale, comes a new audio drama.
Kiara Sloan has been one of the world's biggest pop stars since before she could legally drive, but now she is in her forties, and embarking on a big comeback tour after an embarrassing public incident almost ended her career.
Neil Ritter is a small town boy from Texas, still in his twenties, and desperate for his big break as a music journalist. And here it is: spend the day in New Orleans with none other than Kiara Sloan. And maybe get something juicy about the pills and her dwindling ticket sales.
What starts as a reluctant interview turns, to both of their surprise, into a genuine connection, as Kiara and Neil wander the Crescent City through the day and well into the night.
From jazz clubs to tarot readers, from Jackson Square to a ferry on the Mississippi river, This Will Ruin The Tour invites us to listen in real time as Kiara and Neil try to find the balance between career and life, between stability and adventure, between self-control and jumping into love, even if it just might ruin the tour.
For fans of Before Sunrise, Roman Holiday, and Once, This Will Ruin The Tour is twenty four hours in America's most magical city, spent with two people who just might be falling in love…
For more information and to pre-order, click here.
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29 min
295 - The Book of Dale
Show notes
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
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
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29 min
294 - Revelations
Show notes
I have been behind the sky.
Weather: "End of the Lane" by Murdered by Pirates
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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
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26 min
293 - The Boys (1946)
Show notes
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
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
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9 min
Cecil and Kevin perform more from The Nudge, by Night Vale co-creator Joseph Fink
Show notes
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
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7 min
Excerpt from The Nudge, by Night Vale co-creator Joseph Fink
Show notes
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
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31 min
292 - Collectibles (1999)
Show notes
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
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
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28 min
291 - Mall Madness (1987)
Show notes
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
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
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23 min
Behind the Scenes Questions 1
Show notes
(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.
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34 min
290 - A Solution
Show notes
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
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
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29 min
289 - The Collection Plate
Show notes
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
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
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32 min
288 - Doubles Anonymous
Show notes
He's out to solve a murder… his own!
Weather: "Elysium" by Eta Persei
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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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
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27 min
287 - Hey, Does Anyone Hear That Sound Behind the Sky?
Show notes
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
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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
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29 min
Alice Isn't Dead, Don't Tell Alice: Episode 2
Show notes
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
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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
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25 min
286 - Our Ice Cream Truck of Infinite Sorrows
Show notes
Ice cream = Happiness*
Weather: "Panic Attack" by Dallas Danger
The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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
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30 min
Alice Isn't Dead: Don't Tell Alice Episode 1 Bonus
Show notes
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 https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
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29 min
285 - April Fools
Show notes
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
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
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