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Night Vale Presents
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.
Episodes
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6 snips
Mar 1, 2024 • 26min
243 - Lost and Found
Explore humorous mix-ups involving the Florida Keys, contemplate life stages in Grove Park, and delve into the meaning of lost items. Discover whimsical tales of lost and found items, reminisce about a friendship with a peculiar hat twist.

4 snips
Feb 15, 2024 • 30min
242 - The New Branch
The podcast explores the opening of a new library branch in Night Vale, addressing concerns and highlighting exciting events planned. Updates and events happening in Night Vale are discussed, along with the responsibility of dog owners and the bravery of middle school students. Three teenagers save Night Vale from librarians in a heroic act, showcasing their unique skills and teamwork.

11 snips
Feb 1, 2024 • 29min
241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife
Negotiations with Kevin, the protagonist's uncertainty, money raised for more beds and blood drive for targeted ads, Arby's lawsuit and knife carving, Tamika's arrival to handle the knife-wielding boy, Kevin's plan for disassembling and taking over

Jan 16, 2024 • 5min
Bonus episode preview - Riddle Guy
Cecil shares some favorite riddles, including one about a car accident. The narrator introduces the Riddle Guy and promotes the Patreon page. They discuss their nickname mockeries, find comfort in talking to their reflection, and mention another podcast called 'Good Morning Night Vale'.

9 snips
Dec 15, 2023 • 25min
240 - He Is Holding a Knife
A boy found in Grove Park with no memory and holding a knife catches the attention of the narrator. The discussion includes letting go of VHS tapes, the reopening of the Night Vale Post Office, and the subjective nature of movie quality. The importance of checking the weather and maintaining composure during perilous situations is emphasized. The mysterious boy with a knife addresses the audience of Night Vale through the radio, expressing his desire for his message to be easily understood. Kevin introduces himself and cuts the microphone cord with a knife, followed by an ad for Odo software.

8 snips
Dec 1, 2023 • 26min
239 - Sister Cities: Vermillion Falls
Discover the merchandise available for Night Vale fans and how to gift a Patreon membership. Explore the relationship between Vermillion Falls and Night Vale. Beware of the mysterious man and the dangers of interacting with the wolf men in the woods. Learn about the risks of transforming into a wolf man. Embrace the fading of songs and memories. Receive a warning against cavorting with wolf men and a message of friendship.

5 snips
Nov 15, 2023 • 27min
238 - The Big Dig
An archaeologist named Harrison Kip makes a significant discovery, leading to a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The team encounters traps and mummified bodies while returning the bodies to the tomb. The chapter also discusses the importance of talk therapy and recommends BetterHelp for online therapy.

4 snips
Oct 31, 2023 • 26min
237 - Frown Night
This podcast explores the scariest night of the year, Frown Night, and the celebration in Desert Bluffs 2, where smiles are turned upside down. It delves into the illegal nature of talk therapy and the sadness of the Schlecks family. The town attempts to make the Schlecks happy, with the help of their divine devourer. Reflections on acknowledging historical wrongs and the happiness found in unexpected experiences are discussed. A farewell is bid to a hissing crowd after a third place finish.

10 snips
Oct 15, 2023 • 26min
236 - Truck Touchers
In this episode, the hosts discuss the First Annual Truck Touchers Endurance Contest where contestants compete to continuously touch a truck. They also talk about sentient cacti demanding legs and the Nightville Board of Labor responding to their demands. The chapter includes updates on the remaining contestants, mysterious objects, unauthorized headstones at a cemetery, and a shadowy figure interrupting the interviews. Other topics include overcoming writer's block, sponsors, and a novel recommendation.

14 snips
Oct 1, 2023 • 26min
235 - Book Club
The hosts discuss the idea of starting a book club, introduce a lost boy and discuss their upcoming book club. They explore the moral complexity of a novel character and introduce the new sponsor Dave's Kites. They discuss unexpected twists in a book, the redeemability of a character involved in improv comedy, and the consequences of time meddling. The chapter concludes with a dramatic rescue attempt.