Welcome to Night Vale

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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267 - Missed Connections

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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

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Music: ⁠Disparition⁠

Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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The Best Worst: The X-Files

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

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

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266 - The Return of Poetry Week

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

After an 11 year hiatus, Poetry Week has returned.

Weather: "Fix-Its (and Favours)" by luggage

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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The Best Worst: The Office

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

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265 - Labyrinth HQ

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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

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264 - Duet

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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

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The Best Worst ep 1: Cheers

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

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\

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Cheers

1982-1993

270 episodes

Let's start things off with a place where everyone knows your name.

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263 - Hysteria Land

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

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

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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262 - The Man Who Is Not Tall

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

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

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261 - Brought To You By Flakey O's

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:15:00 -0000

Flakey O's are back.

Weather: "Call ACab" by Sam Stone

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Patreon preview - Broadcasts from the Edge

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

A preview of our patreon only bonus episode. To hear the whole thing, support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale

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260 - The December Monologues

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It is December, and, once again, something is different.

The voice of The Faceless Old Woman is Mara Wilson.

The voice of Michelle Nguyen is Kate Jones.

The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin.

Weather: It varies, depending on where you are and when.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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259 - Chrysalis

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

After many centuries, the chrysalis is stirring.

Weather: “Adrift“ by tinfold

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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258 - Swap Meet

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Sanitation Department hosts the first ever Night Vale Regional Swap Meet.

Weather: “Break the Wheel“ by Alice Knows Karate

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Unlicensed S2 E3: "Minor Chords"

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The final of three episodes we'll put on the Night Vale feed. Listen to the rest with a free trial with Audible right now!

From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the return of Unlicensed, their critically acclaimed Audible Original.

Out in the far reaches of Los Angeles County, where the glamor of Hollywood fades into the long empty of the desert, two unlicensed private detectives are about to face a case that is larger and more complicated then any they’ve faced before.

A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret.

It is up to unlicensed PIs Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch to put together the pieces, as the powerful elite of California try to stop them. Even if they solve the case, can they come out the other side unscathed?

From the dusty citrus groves of Redlands to the wealthy enclaves of Monterey, season two of Unlicensed is the kind of grand California noir they just don’t make anymore.

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Unlicensed S2 E2: "Magnetic Fields"

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The second of three episodes we'll put on the Night Vale feed. Listen to the rest with a free trial with Audible right now!

From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the return of Unlicensed, their critically acclaimed Audible Original.

A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret.

From the dusty citrus groves of Redlands to the wealthy enclaves of Monterey, season two of Unlicensed is the kind of grand California noir they just don’t make anymore.

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257 - Traffic

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Big changes for the De Tours rideshare app.

Weather: “Meant“ by Final Perigee

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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Unlicensed S2 E1: "We're Listening"

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the return of Unlicensed, their critically acclaimed Audible Original.

A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret.

From the dusty citrus groves of Redlands to the wealthy enclaves of Monterey, season two of Unlicensed is the kind of grand California noir they just don’t make anymore.

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256 - The Book of Lost Things

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Harrison Kip shares a holy text from his religion.

Weather: “This Machine Used to Kill Fascists “ by Walter Etc.

The voice of Harrison Kip is Jeffrey Cranor.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

UNLICENSED Season 2 arrives October 31, only on Audible

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Music: Disparition

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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255 - The John Peters Imaginary Corn Maze Experience

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome to The John Peters Imaginary Corn Maze Experience.

Weather: “Struggle and Oppression“ by Another Day Done

The voice of John Peters is Mark Gagliardi.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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254 - The Triangle

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

There’s a gang of Cattle Rustlers coming to town to rustle up the cattle.

Weather: “Dark Skies“ by Danny Schmidt

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

UNLICENSED Season 2 arrives October 31, only on Audible

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Announcing: Unlicensed Season 2

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:24:03 -0000

From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn’t Dead, and Within The Wires comes the return of Unlicensed, their critically acclaimed Audible Original.

Save it to your Audible library today: https://www.audible.com/pd/Unlicensed...

Out in the far reaches of Los Angeles County, where the glamor of Hollywood fades into the long empty of the desert, two unlicensed private detectives are about to face a case that is larger and more complicated then any they’ve faced before.

A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret.

It is up to unlicensed PIs Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch to put together the pieces, as the powerful elite of California try to stop them. Even if they solve the case, can they come out the other side unscathed?

From the dusty citrus groves of Redlands to the wealthy enclaves of Monterey, season two of Unlicensed is the kind of grand California noir they just don’t make anymore.

Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor with Glen David Gold, Brie Williams, and Aliee Chan

Starring: Lusia Strus, Molly Quinn, TL Thompson

Featuring guest appearances by Brennan Lee Mulligan, Demi Adejuyigbe, Janet Varney, and more.

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253 - instructions for folding

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

These are instructions for folding. Please follow exactly.

Weather: “Clifton“ by Chapter Nineteen

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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252 - Paid Programming

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The following is a paid advertisement.

Weather: “Starlit Aether“ by Virtual QSO

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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251 - Detours

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

There's a brand new way to get where you're going.

Weather: “Homebound and Gagged“ by Snowed In

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250 - Father Kevin

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

There is no Night Vale. There is Mother Lauren’s Brood. We are loved.

Weather: “Cutting Teeth“ by Priscilla Snow

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249 - Rifts

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Mother Lauren begins a city-wide cleanup.

Weather: “Freak Flip“ by Lafayette The Artist

The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders

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248 - Mother Lauren

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Let's stay focused on the good news.

Weather: “The Fallout“ by The Sublets

The voice of Mother Lauren is Lauren Sharpe

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247 - Rerun

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Who else remembers Uncle Jasper’s Wasteland?

Weather: “Blue“ by Emily Henry

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246 - A Story about Him

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

This is a story about him.

Weather: “Easter Island“ by The Violet Hourglass

The voice of Abby is Ashlie Atkinson

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245 - Fridge-worthy

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Esteban drew a lovely picture.

Weather: “All The Way Down“ by Palimony

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244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

There is a standing-off of Kevins.

Weather: “If You Wanna Die“ by Brook Pridemore

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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243 - Lost and Found

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Hopefully we can find everything lost, and reunite everything found.

Weather: “Old Radio“ by Robby Hecht

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Music: Disparition

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242 - The New Branch

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Night Vale Public Library opens a new branch, and everything should be just fine.

Weather: “Carrying You Until My Feet Turn To Stone“ by Jonah Castelli

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

He is, in fact, still holding a knife.

Weather: “Whiskey“ by Rumour Mill

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Music: Disparition

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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Bonus episode preview - Riddle Guy

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:50:54 -0000

Cecil tells some of his favorite riddles. To hear the rest of the episode, and support the show, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale

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240 - He Is Holding a Knife

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:13:12 -0000

He is holding a knife.

Weather: “Lagoon“ by HELLO TUT TUT

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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239 - Sister Cities: Vermillion Falls

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Come on down to Vermillion Falls.

Weather: “A Ragged Sayonara“ by The Bipeds

The voice of Vermillion Falls is TD Mischke

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238 - The Big Dig

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Archeologist Harrison Kip makes a huge discovery.

Weather: “Interference“ by Elle Chante

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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237 - Frown Night

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It’s the scariest night of the year, when we are allowed to turn our smiles upside down.

Weather: “Summer School“ by Erin McKeown

The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free.

The voice of Lauren is Lauren Sharpe.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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236 - Truck Touchers

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:52:30 -0000

The last contestant touching the truck wins!

Weather: “Hurricane Party“ by Dessa from her new album Bury The Lede

This episode was written with Calvin Kasulke. Read his incredible novel here.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth. You can buy a print of it here.

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235 - Book Club

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A review of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables

Weather: “Halflight“ by Juliana Finch

The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Patreon Preview: Behind the Scenes (September 2023)

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:30:15 -0000

An excerpt from our most recent patreon Behind the Scenes episode, wherein Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor answer your questions about how we balance horror & humor, what Khoshekh's deal is, and what is Steve Carlsberg's actual relationship to Cecil?

We do 2 of these Behind the Scenes episodes a year (for Weird Scout level and above), and 2 fully fiction Night Vale bonus episodes a year exclusively for our Patreons. Along with director’s notes for every episode, monthly zoom hang-outs, and twice-monthly essays from the two of us.

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234 - The Boy

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

This morning we found a boy. He has no name, and no one knows who he is.

Weather: “Runner Up“ by Al Olender

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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233 - Citizen Spotlight: The Vampire of Lombardi Street

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Luca Albescu lives at 831 Lombardi Street, in a dilapidated Victorian mansion at the top of the hill.

Weather: “Exit Stage Left“ by Bears with Eagle Arms

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232 - A Car Crash on Buellton Avenue

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

There was a car crash on Buellton Avenue, listeners. A bad one.

Weather: “One Man's Trash“ by 7th Street Big Band

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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231 - The Terminal

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Exciting new developments at the Randy Newman Memorial Night Vale Airport

Weather: “Sudden Fall“ by Aleah Hyer

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Excerpt: The Haunting of Night Vale (Live)

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Cecil asks Sheriff Sam about ghosts.

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UNLOCKED Patreon bonus episode: Holiday

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:23:23 -0000

Cecil and Carlos take a special trip together…and a certain someone joins them.

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230 - Carlos, Explained

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain local scientist.

Weather: “Engines“ by Dead Billionaires

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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229 - The Accused

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Science is illegal now. Good luck.

Weather: “Norman Vember“ by Triston James

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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228 - Diplomacy

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:41:16 -0000

Councilmember Flynn tries a new approach.

Weather: “Rearview“ by Not Jupiter

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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227 - A Word with Dr. Jones

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Dr. Jones would like a word… in private.

Weather: “When a Heart Breaks Slowly“ by Natasha Remi

The Voice of Dr. Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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226 - Creditors

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Payments are long overdue.

Weather: “Crawling Home When the Morning Comes“ by Sweet and Lonely

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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225 - Renegotiations

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It's contract renegotiation time at the station.

Weather: “Peculiar Little Town“ by Echoes of Aphelion

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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224 - Liminal Spaces

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:17:15 -0000

Relax and unwind with a liminal spaces compilation.

Weather: “Through the Clouds“ by Checkpoints!

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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223 - Big Rico's Pizza Band

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Big Rico's Pizza has a new animatronic animal band.

Weather: “On a Journey“ by Theresa Ambat

This episode was written by Brie Williams

The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin

The voice of Big Rico is Mal Blum

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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222 - Makarov the Magical

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Date night… with more scientists than necessary.

Weather: “Be Careful What You Wish For“ by Human Barbie

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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221 - The Glow Cloud, Explained

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain glowing cloud.

Weather: “Blackeyeblue“ by Shotgun Marmalade

The voice of Dr. Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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220 - A Radio Jupiter Holiday Special

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Lonely missives from beyond the beyond.

Weather: “The Witch” by Indra

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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219 - The Traveling Tarot Reader

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

The traveling man will read your tarot for only $3.

Weather: “Long Way” by Bonfire Realm

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Night Vale gift ideas!

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Unlicensed Ep 3 - Big Game

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Unlicensed, the new show from Night Vale, has been out for two weeks, and today we are presenting the final free episode that will appear on this feed. After that, you will have to head over to audible.com/unlicensed and get that free trial going to hear all twelve episodes.

I cannot express what this show means to me, what a joy it was to make and how excited I am for you all to hear it. This episode, I should mention, features, along with Molly Quinn, Lusia Strus, and TL Thompson, the voice of James Urbaniak, which you might recognize as Leonard Burton from Night Vale, or Dr. Venture from Venture Brothers, among many other roles.

All twelve episodes of the first season are available right now only on Audible. There is a free trial, so please do use that to listen to it at audible.com/unlicensed.

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Unlicensed Ep 2 - Lost Boy Found

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:04:42 -0000

Unlicensed, the new show by me, Joseph, and my Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor has been out for a week. Thank you to everyone who listened.

We are presenting today the second episode “Lost Boy Found”, in its entirety. We didn’t write this series alone, by the way, we brought in some of our best Night Vale guest writers, including Brie Williams and Glen David Gold. This episode was written by Brie and it introduces the case that will become the main story for this season. And you might notice, along with the voices of Molly Quinn, Lusia Strus, and TL Thompson, the voice of Dana on Night Vale and Keisha on Alice Isn’t Dead, Jasika Nicole.

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218 - The Sitter Cancelled

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Citizens rise up against the University of What It Is

Weather: “Rotten“ by Missouri Surf Club

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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Unlicensed Ep 1 - The Detective of Citrus Ave

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Today we are proud to present the first fiction podcast created by me, Joseph Fink, and my Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor since Welcome to Night Vale. It is called Unlicensed and we are about to play you the first episode. This is a project that is very close to my heart, and one that we have been working on for years.

All twelve episodes of the first season are available right now only on Audible. There is a free trial, so feel free to use that to listen to it at audible.com/unlicensed.

That said, I have spent the last two years listening to Audible Originals and here are a few personal recommendations if you want to keep exploring once you’re there:

Hot White Heist - A very queer, very funny heist story that’s premise is too explicit for me to say here. Featuring more celebrity voices than I can list, it’s the kind of show where Tony Kushner shows up as himself to give a 5 minute monologue on how he thinks the story is going so far.

I Will Never Lie to You - A 70s road trip written by Brie Williams, frequent Night Vale writer and also writer on Unlicensed, along with James Urbaniak, of Venture Brothers and Night Vale, who also stars in it. A funny and sweet two hours of your time.

Romance Road Test - Two real Brooklyn women and their real husbands try out real romantic advice in their relationships and record what happens. Everyone involved is candid and charming, and it’s a lot of fun. I listened to this one in the car with my wife.

Hear all episodes of Unlicensed and a bunch of other cool shows at audible.com/unlicensed.

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217 - Salmon Burger

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:08:54 -0000

Moving offices really works up an appetite

Weather: "Find Out" by AGBAT

The voice of Joseph Fink is Joseph Fink

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale: Unlicensed

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:00:43 -0000

From Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the genre defining fiction podcast Welcome to Night Vale, comes the new LA noire Unlicensed, starring Molly Quinn, Lusia Strus, and T.L Thompson.

Coming November 10, only to Audible. Subscribe now here: https://www.audible.com/Unlicensed

Unlicensed follows Molly Hatch (Quinn), recently divorced, two years sober, and completely lost on where to go next in her life. On a whim she answers an ad for an assistant to a PI, traveling to an unpromising strip mall on Citrus Avenue in Azusa, CA, where she meets Lou Rosen (Strus). Lou is a brilliant detective, but she’s also a completely disorganized mess, both in her physical space and within her own mind. She loses evidence, forgets what she’s already figured out, and she hasn’t even gotten it together to get her PI license.

Working illegally in the outskirts of Los Angeles, where the cul-de-sacs and strip malls sprawl into the desert, the only clients she can get are those who either can't afford anyone else or have cases that are too marginal for licensed PIs or the police to bother with.

When a teenage girl pleads for Lou and Molly to take the strangest case of their career, they find themselves involved in something much bigger than they were prepared for. This unlikely pair, with no resources and no back-up, follow a trail of seemingly unconnected cases, which leads them to a ransom, a murder, a mysterious wellness center, and a conspiracy that might go all the way to the governor.

Featuring guest appearances by Jason Segel, Janet Varney, James Urbaniak, Cecil Baldwin, Jasika Nicole, Mara Wilson, and more, Unlicensed is a deeply-human, captivating thriller set in the most uncool neighborhoods of America’s coolest city.

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216 - The Ball Is Where the Win Is

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Locker room pep talks from Coach Steve.

Halftime Show: "Estrange Us" by Joseph Herbst Sextet

The voice of Steve Carlsberg is Hal Lublin

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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215 - Sarah Sultan, Explained

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain community college dean.

Weather: "Gone" by Dymer

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

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214 - The Comet's Tail

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're passing through the comet's tail. Only good things can happen.

The voice of John Peters is Mark Gagliardi

Weather: "I Could Feel You" by Evelyn Frances

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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213 - Murals

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

The City Council approves a controversial public art project.

Weather: "Departure" by M. Masaki

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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212 - The Campus

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

A new campus is being built in Night Vale.

The voice of Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney.

The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron.

Weather: “Simple Things” by hotplug

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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FACELESS OLD WOMAN and THE HALLOWEEN MOON novels now available in paperback!

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

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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211 - Howl

nightvale@commonplacebooks.com (Commonplace Books) — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Barks Ennui, cartoon spokesdog for the Sheriff's Secret Police, has been committed.

This episode was written with Brie Williams.

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner.

Weather: “Park Bench” by Palmyra

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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2022 EUROPE TOUR DATES for “The Haunting of Night Vale”