Welcome to Night Vale

23 - Eternal Scouts

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Two Night Vale Boy Scouts become the first to ever achieve the rank of Eternal Scout. Plus, an update on the floating cat, changes in who gets to die, and a recruitment drive for a vague yet menacing government agency.

Weather: "Too Much Time" by John Vanderslice. johnvanderslice.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

22 - The Whispering Forest

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 1 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A beautiful and alluring forest suddenly appears just outside of town. Plus, school closings, a dream journal mandate, and a moon exhibit at the Children's Science Museum.

Weather: "Winifred" by Seth Boyer. sethboyer.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

21 - A Memory of Europe

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Springtime brings with it pleasant memories of a long ago trip to Europe. Plus, exciting news about the end of the world and important information about spiders.

Weather: "Sni Bong" by Dengue Fever. denguefevermusic.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

20 - Poetry Week

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT

It's Poetry Week in Night Vale and folks get a look at a place that should never be seen. Plus, strange new billboards about town and renovations completed at the Night Vale Zoo.

This week’s episode features writing contributions from: Trilety Wade, Russel Swenson, Vanessa Irena, Katherine Ciel, Erika Paschold, and Danielle DuBois

Weather: "Get Me Home" by Robin Aigner. robinaigner.bandcamp.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

19B - The Sandstorm

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A dangerous sandstorm threatens Desert Bluffs. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Kevin finds himself in a strange new place.

Weather: "Eliezer's Waltz" composed by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, and performed by The Ventura Klezmer Band venturaklezmerband.com

Music: Joseph Fink

Logo: Sarah Melville, sleepingbasiliskdesign.blogspot.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Kevin R. Free. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

19A - The Sandstorm

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A dangerous sandstorm threatens Night Vale. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Cecil finds himself in a strange new place.

Weather: "Eliezer's Waltz" composed by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, and performed by Disparition.

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

18 - The Traveler

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A traveler arrives in Night Vale. What does he want? Why has Jerry's Tacos returned? Plus, the mayor calls an emergency press conference, another round of corrections, and a look at the community calendar.

The lead story in this episode was contributed by Zack Parsons. Find out more about Zack's novel, LIMINIAL STATES, at liminalstates.com.

Weather: "Jews for Jesus Blues" by Clem Snide clemsnide.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

17 - Valentine

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Emergency crews are on hand to help cleanup the aftermath of the worst Valentine's Days in recent memories. Plus, important schedule changes at the Night Vale Airport, the City Council votes to choose an official town language, and updates on the Post Office.

Weather: "Neptune's Jewels" by Mystic. thatgirlmystic.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

16 - The Phone Call

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Cecil receives a cryptic phone call from someone who is very close. Plus, a new business plan at the Daily Journal, an important list from the Sheriff's Secret Police, and improvements at the public library.

Weather: "Those Days Are Gone and My Heart is Breaking" by Barton Carroll. bartoncarroll.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

15 - Street Cleaning Day

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Today is Street Cleaning Day, and the street cleaners will soon be upon us. Remain calm, and run away screaming. Plus, new music trends from Dark Owl Records, the crackdown on wheat & wheat by-product speakeasies, and we take a look at clouds.

Weather: "A Little Irony" by Tom Milsom. tommilsom.bandcamp.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

14 - The Man in the Tan Jacket

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 1 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A stranger comes to town with a briefcase and an unmemorable face. Plus, controversy with the Daily Journal, another segment of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and new security footage from the bowling alley.

Weather: "Movement 1: Invocation of the Duke" by daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra. myspace.com/dakah

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

13 - A Story About You.

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EDT

You listen to a podcast. You check the episode description to see what is in store this time. It is a different kind of description than you are used to. You suspect the episode will be a different kind of episode than you are used to. You listen.

Weather: "You Don't Know" by Mount Moon. mountmoon.bandcamp.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

12 - The Candidate

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EDT

The search for a dangerous fugitive finally comes to an end, but he's gaining some unexpected popularity. Plus, what to do about those noisy sunsets, City Council rejects "breath entitlements," and more issues with Santa Claus at the Night Vale mall.

Weather: "The Brightness" by Anais Mitchell. anaismitchell.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

11 - Wheat & Wheat By-Products

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EDT

An important announcement from the Night Vale Council for Commerce to regularly consume wheat & wheat by-products. Plus, the dangers of discount bloodstones, property taxes going up, and changes afoot in our health insurance policies!

Weather: "Cigarette Burns Forever" by Adam Green. adamgreen.info

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

10 - Feral Dogs

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EDT

A roving pack of feral dogs terrorizes Night Vale. Plus, a new installment of Community Health Tips, the Fireperson Appreciation Parade, and free admission day at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies!

Weather: “i Know This:” by Rachel Kann. rachelkann.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

9 - "PYRAMID"

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT

A large, philosophical pyramid appears in town, announcing several messages, but is it what it seems? Plus, best practices for regular skin-checks, an update on the levitating cat, and whatever happened to that vile barber?

Weather: "Last Song" by Jason Webley. jasonwebley.com

The messages from the pyramid were written by special contributor Regis Lacher (@regisl)

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

8 - The Lights in Radon Canyon

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT

Mysterious lights and sounds are coming from Radon Canyon. Plus, tips on how to win the town lottery, our newest (incorporeal) School Board member, and the abandoned mineshaft finally gets HBO!

Weather: "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt. dannyschmidt.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

7 - History Week

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT

Learn about the storied history of Night Vale during this special week's celebration. Plus, psychological assaults on tourists, highway construction announcements, and metal detectors in schools!

Weather: "Despite What You've Been Told" by Two Gallants, twogallants.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

6 - The Drawbridge

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 1 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT

The city faces extensive delays in the revitalization of the Old Town Drawbridge. Plus, time for another pledge drive, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, and good news for radio controlled airplane hobbyists!

Weather: "Aye" by Dio, diomusic.nl

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

5 - The Shape in Grove Park

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDT

A protest against the removal of the Shape In Grove Park That No One Acknowledges Or Speaks About. Plus, changes to the school curriculum, a growing tarantula problem in town, and musical auditions!

Weather: "Jerusalem" by Dan Bern, danbern.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

4 - PTA Meeting

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDT

Last night's PTA meeting accidentally opens a rift in spacetime, and Night Vale faces the consequences. Plus, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, controversy at Radon Canyon, and our annual high school football preview!

Weather: "Closer" by The Tiny, thetiny.net

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

3 - Station Management

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT

It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creeping fear comes to town!

Weather: "Bill & Annie" by Chuck Brodsky, chuckbrodsky.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

2 - Glow Cloud

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 1 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT

A mysterious, glowing cloud makes its way across Night Vale. Plus, new Boy Scouts hierarchy, community events calendar, and a PTA bake sale for a great cause!

Weather: "The Bus is Late" by Satellite High, satellite-high.com

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

1 - Pilot

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT

Pilot Episode. A new dog park opens in Night Vale. Carlos, a scientist, visits and discovers some interesting things. Seismic things. Plus, a helpful guide to surveillance helicopter-spotting.

Weather: "These and More Than These" by Joseph Fink

Music: Disparition, disparition.info

Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com

Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: commonplacebooks.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.