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Mara Wilson

Actress and author known for her role in "Matilda". Guest on this episode of "Behind the Bastards".

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21 snips
Jun 15, 2014 • 40min

49 - Old Oak Doors Part A

Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election. First of a two-part episode. This episode was recorded live at The Town Hall in NYC on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices (part A): Meg Bashwiner, Lauren Sharpe, Kevin R. Free, Jackson Publick, Mara Wilson, Symphony Sanders, Jasika Nicole, Dylan Marron, Mark Gagliardi, and Maureen Johnson Live Music: Disparition, disparition.info, featuring Jon Bernstein, Deepthi Welaratna, Valerie Evering, and Mari Yamamoto Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 19min

Part One: The Inventor of Those 'Troubled Teen' Wilderness Camps Where They Kill Kids

Mara Wilson, renowned actress from 'Matilda' and author of 'Where Am I Now?', joins the discussion to unveil the dark side of troubled teen wilderness camps. She dives into the controversial origins and practices of these programs, exposing their abusive tendencies and ethical dilemmas. The conversation shifts to personal stories, revealing the profound impact on the teens involved while contrasting these experiences with lighter anecdotes from Wilson's life. The episode takes a critical look at the motivations behind these camps and their unsettling legacy.
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Dec 15, 2016 • 28min

100 - Toast

Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! The voices featured this episode are: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez. Weather: "Second Song" by Joseph Fink. josephfink.bandcamp.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 16min

Part Two: The Inventor of Those 'Troubled Teen' Wilderness Camps Where They Kill Kids

Mara Wilson, the beloved actress known for her iconic role in "Matilda," joins to discuss the shocking realities of wilderness camps for troubled teens. They delve into the harrowing practices of these facilities, exposing the severe psychological ramifications and negligence that have resulted in tragic deaths. Mara shares insights on the darker motivations behind these programs and the necessity for accountability. The conversation is a poignant exploration of inherent abuses disguised as therapy.
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Jul 1, 2014 • 43min

49 - Old Oak Doors Part B

A revolt against StrexCorp unfolds in Night Vale as old oak doors mysteriously open. The mayoral election brings unexpected twists. Live music by Dessa and a diverse cast including Hal Lublin, Jasika Nicole, and Mara Wilson add depth to the narrative. Themes of love, angels, and conspiracy make for an intriguing episode.
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Apr 15, 2017 • 25min

106 - Filings

Mara Wilson, known for her voice acting in various projects, lends her voice to the enigmatic Faceless Old Woman, bringing a touch of whimsy and mystery. The conversation dives into the surreal struggles of angels wading through bureaucratic red tape to gain recognition. Amid bizarre incidents in the public records hall, listeners are treated to a peculiar blend of humor and existential themes, all wrapped in Night Vale's signature eerie atmosphere. Expect unexpected challenges, dark schemes, and unique reflections on reality that keep you guessing.
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Apr 15, 2015 • 24min

66 - worms...

The worms have returned to Night Vale. Plus a new Book Club in town, spring Little League baseball tryouts, and an update on the search for two fugitives. The voice of the Faceless Old Woman was Mara Wilson. Weather: "Little Black Star" by Hurray for the Riff Raff (hurrayfortheriffraff.com) Music: Disparition, disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.
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Dec 1, 2019 • 27min

159 - Cat Show

It’s time for the annual Cat Show. Weather: “Fuzzy Disco” by Talkie https://talkie.bandcamp.com Mara Wilson is reprising her role as the Faceless Old Woman for the audiobook version of our upcoming novel, The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home! On-sale March 24, 2020 – pre-order today! http://www.welcometonightvale.com/books/ Don’t forget: the holidays are right around the corner. They are lurking just out of sight. Find weird and beautiful holiday gifts for the weird and beautiful people in your life at our store: https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com
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Jul 2, 2020 • 2min

Announcement: CONDOS Livestream on July 9

A Welcome to Night Vale live performance of our 2013 hit show CONDOS… Thursday July 9 at 8pm ET Tickets are pay-what-you-can starting at $5. https://noonchorus.com/welcome-to-night-vale/ The show features: Cecil Baldwin, Dylan Marron, Meg Bashwiner, Symphony Sanders, Mara Wilson, and Disparition. Join us next Thursday for a rare performance of a show that we haven’t ever toured.
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Apr 1, 2016 • 24min

85 - The April Monologues

It is April, 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. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.