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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.
Latest episodes

Mar 14, 2018 • 20min
Pounded in the Butt by My Own Podcast: Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt, read by Cecil Baldwin
A new podcast from Night Vale Presents, and first in a series of Night Vale After Dark shows. Cecil Baldwin, the voice of Welcome to Night Vale, performs the classic tingler “Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt” in front of a live audience.
Written and hosted by Chuck Tingle.
Get the book on Amazon.
A Night Vale Presents production.
Editor: Grant Stewart
Sound Designer and Audio Engineer: Vincent Cacchione
Producer: Christy Gressman
Assistant Producer: Lindsey Kronmiller
Theme Song: “Proving Love Is Real,” Caged Animals
Logo: Chuck Tingle
Very special thanks to Joseph Fink
http://poundedinthebuttbymyownpodcast.com
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Mar 1, 2018 • 27min
123 - A Story of Love and Horror, Part 3: "Frances"
A story of love and horror. Part 3 of 3.
Weather: “Pieces and Pieces” by The Rough and Tumble
http://theroughandtumble.com
ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018).
http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows
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 @NightValeRadio or Facebook.
Produced by Night Vale Presents.
http://nightvalepresents.com
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Feb 15, 2018 • 55min
I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats: Episode 10, Jeff Davis County Blues
We’re checking back in with our most recent episode of I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats to share with you what the show has become. Thanks for listening!
“Jeff Davis County Blues” is a song with a particular meaning to Joseph's life. Julian Koster of The Music Tapes and The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) joins to share his dream-inspired cover.
Buy Julian Koster’s cover of “Jeff Davis County Blues” on iTunes, Bandcamp, or wherever you buy digital music. It supports both the artist and the show!
Pre-order the full cover album on vinyl.
I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags now available.
Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels here.
Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths, here.
Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead. His second novel with Jeffrey Cranor, It Devours!, is out now.
Thanks to our sponsor Lincoln in the Bardo, published by Random House and available wherever books are sold! This episode was also sponsored by Bombfell, an easier way for men to get better clothes. Get 25% off your first order at bombfell.com/goats.
Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats.
http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com
http://www.nightvalepresents.com
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Feb 15, 2018 • 28min
122 - A Story of Love and Horror, Part 2: "Spire"
A story of love and horror. Part 2 of 3.
Weather: “Fire Drills” by Dessa
http://doomtree.net/
ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018).
http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows
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 @NightValeRadio or Facebook.
Produced by Night Vale Presents.
http://nightvalepresents.com
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Feb 1, 2018 • 26min
121 - A Story of Love and Horror, Part 1: "Barks"
A story of love and horror. Part 1 of 3.
Weather: "Riches and Wonders" by Eliza Rickman & Jherek Bischoff
http://elizarickman.com/ & http://jherekbischoff.com
ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018).
Plus shows in Australia (Feb 2018)
http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows
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 @NightValeRadio or Facebook.
Produced by Night Vale Presents.
http://nightvalepresents.com
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Dec 15, 2017 • 25min
120 - All Smiles' Eve
A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld.
The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free.
The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe.
Weather: "Fast Talker" by aj & the good intentions http://ajandthegoodintentions.bandcamp.com/
Music for this episode: Joseph Fink, josephfink.bandcamp.com.
Music for other episodes: 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, 2017 • 26min
119 - eGemony, Part 3: "Love, Among Other Things, Is All You Need"
Part 3 of 3: You need love. You may also need other things.
This episode was co-written with Glen David Gold.
The voice of Hugh Jackman was Hunter Canning.
Weather: "Turn Into It" by Jamey Browning soundcloud.com/james-browning-142333614
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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Nov 15, 2017 • 29min
118 - eGemony, Part 2: "The Cavelands"
Part 2 of 3: A venture into the underground home of the baristas.
This episode was co-written with Glen David Gold.
Weather: "Glitter" by Charly Bliss charlybliss.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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Nov 1, 2017 • 26min
117 - eGemony, Part 1: "Canadian Club"
Part 1 of 3: A case of Canadian Club has been hidden in Night Vale.
This episode was co-written with Glen David Gold.
The voice of Hugh Jackman was Hunter Canning.
The voice of Missy Wilks was Lusia Strus.
Weather: "Lost Everything" by Mary Epworth maryepworth.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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Oct 15, 2017 • 26min
116 - Council Member Flynn, Part 3
A pep rally at the Night Vale Armory. (Part 3 of 3)
Weather: "Animal Skin" by Bryan Dunn bryandunn.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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