Patreon Preview: Behind the Scenes (September 2023)
Sep 22, 2023
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Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor discuss balancing horror and humor, Khoshekh's mysterious nature, and Steve Carlsberg's relationship to Cecil. They also talk about their Patreon bonus episodes and the importance of world-building and continuity in the Night Vale universe.
Being a Patreon member for Welcome to Night Vale provides exclusive behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and a chance to be part of the Night Vale community.
Maintaining strict continuity allows for realistic character development and adds depth to the storytelling in Welcome to Night Vale, inspired by Love and Rockets.
Deep dives
Importance of Patreon for Welcome to Night Vale
Being a Patreon member for Welcome to Night Vale is crucial for the survival of the show as it provides funding and support. The Patreon offers exclusive bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, directors' notes for each episode, monthly hangouts, and essays by the creators. Joining the Patreon allows listeners to be part of the Night Vale community and enjoy additional content related to the show.
The Significance of Continuity in the Night Vale Universe
One of the fundamental rules in creating the Night Vale universe is to maintain strict continuity, ensuring that the events and characters' age progression are consistent. Unlike shows like The Simpsons, where time and characters remain static, in Night Vale, characters age and their stories evolve over time. This approach allows for realistic character development and adds depth to the storytelling, creating a more rewarding experience for the writers and audience alike. The emphasis on continuity is inspired by Love and Rockets, a comic series where characters age and are shaped by their life experiences as the series progresses.
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.