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Welcome to Night Vale

Night Vale Presents
Night Vale
Kevin
Mother Lauren
Desert Bluffs
Absence Of Father
Sibling Relationships
Tamika Flynn
Family Dynamics
Library Tweens
Riddles
Patreon
Grove Park
Carlos
Dreams
Frown Night
Betterhelp
Odoo
Desert World
Forgiveness
Schlecht Family

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.

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Recent Guests

Nazar al-Mujahid
A poet from Night Vale
Episode: 266 - The Return of Poetry Week
Journey Brown-Saintel
An amateur roller coaster designer who participated in a fan competition at Hysteria Land.
Episode: 263 - Hysteria Land
Harrison Kip
Archeology professor at the Night Vale Community College
Night Vale Community College
Episode: 256 - The Book of Lost Things
Symphony Sanders
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Meg Bashwinner
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Joseph Fink
Guest actor featured in the live recording
Episode: 253 - instructions for folding
Jonathan Franzen
Critically acclaimed novelist and recent Booker Prize winner
Episode: 242 - The New Branch
Tamika Flynn
Former teen militia leader, current city council member
Episode: 241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife
Kevin R. Free
Voice of the boy
Episode: 240 - He Is Holding a Knife

Hosts

Cecil Baldwin
Host of the show and the voice of Night Vale, providing a distinctive narration style that blends humor and urgency in delivering community updates and strange occurrences in the town.
Jeffrey Cranor
Co-creator and co-host, contributing to the writing and production of the show, known for his insightful storytelling and comedic timing that adds depth to the narrative.
Joseph Fink
Co-creator and co-host, who plays a vital role in crafting the show's unique voice and engaging plots, known for weaving intricate stories that combine absurdity with meaning.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58.6k ratings
  • Singular in original absurdism

    ‘Stay tuned next for the passage of time as it is expressed into, and through, our bodies’. You cannot best that!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timoppp
    United States8 days ago
  • Love it!

    Great podcast. The more you listen the more you will be interested. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SquirrelsOfD00m
    United States10 days ago
  • I love Night Vale and I totally get that podcasts relay on ads, but to annoy people with your own ads for 2min at every start of the episode is just too much.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Outis
    14 days ago
  • Praise the smiling god

    All hail the smiling god!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohhhhhhhk
    Canada14 days ago
  • Green

    We shall never compromise the green at the expense of a large chipmunk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marithword
    United States14 days ago

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263 - Hysteria Land
Q: What are nonverbal ways of making friends in a corporate environment?
Podcasts can help provide companionship without requiring actual conversation, which can be beneficial.
263 - Hysteria Land
Q: What’s your advice on staying close with adolescent children?
Patience is key, and it’s important to keep asking questions to maintain a connection, even if the child seems distant.
240 - He Is Holding a Knife
Q: What should I know about the boy who is holding a knife?
The boy is lost, doesn't remember his name, and behaves strangely while interacting with various townsfolk.
241 - He Is Still Holding a Knife
Q: What do you want to do with the knife?
The boy expresses his desire to put the knife into a body repeatedly, illustrating a desire to disassemble his older self, Kevin.

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Exploring the surreal and often absurd everyday occurrences within a small desert town, this podcast offers listeners whimsical community updates that blend dark humor with elements of horror and fantasy. Central to its charm are ongoing narratives involving eccentric characters, bizarre events, and the constant presence of conspiracy theories, all delivered in a radio-style format. The show's unique approach combines storytelling and commentary on contemporary issues, creating an immersive experience that captivates and entertains.

Noteworthy is how the podcast weaves real-life themes, such as existentialism, community dynamics, and identity crises, into its unusual plots. The humor and clever writing provide a sense of community and conn... more

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8. Tamika Flynn

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