
Welcome to Night Vale
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

4 snips
Sep 1, 2023 • 32min
233 - Citizen Spotlight: The Vampire of Lombardi Street
In this episode, Cecil discusses his dangerous family slides from The Attic. The main topic is Luca Albescu, a resident of Night Vale who reflects on his dilapidated mansion, his friendship with a vampire named Enchri, and his struggles with aging and sleep. The chapter also mentions the benefits of online therapy and promotes the podcast and sponsors.

6 snips
Aug 15, 2023 • 27min
232 - A Car Crash on Buellton Avenue
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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NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix
Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
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11 snips
Aug 1, 2023 • 34min
231 - The Terminal
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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NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix
Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 snips
Jul 15, 2023 • 9min
Excerpt: The Haunting of Night Vale (Live)
Cecil asks Sheriff Sam about ghosts.
Get the complete recording of The Haunting of Night Vale https://nightvale.bandcamp.com
New Touring Live Show starts in September https://www.welcometonightvale.com/live
The voice of Cecil is Cecil Baldwin
The voice of Sheriff Sam is Emma Frankland
Original music by Disparition https://disparition.bandcamp.com/
Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
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Jul 5, 2023 • 24min
UNLOCKED Patreon bonus episode: Holiday
Cecil and Carlos take a special trip together…and a certain someone joins them.
We have five years of bonus episodes available now only on our patreon.
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NEW Night Vale live show! Tix on sale now!
Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2023 • 34min
230 - Carlos, Explained
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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NEW Night Vale live show! Tix on sale June 23. Patreon pre-sale June 20
Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 snips
Jun 1, 2023 • 28min
229 - The Accused
Science is illegal now. Good luck.
Weather: “Norman Vember“ by Triston James
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 snips
May 15, 2023 • 29min
228 - Diplomacy
Councilmember Flynn tries a new approach.
Weather: “Rearview“ by Not Jupiter
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 snips
May 1, 2023 • 27min
227 - A Word with Dr. Jones
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
Read episode transcripts
Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 26min
226 - Creditors
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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Our new podcast, UNLICENSED, available now!
2023 US TOUR DATES for “The Haunting of Night Vale”
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
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com
A production of Night Vale Presents.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices