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Volume 3 & 4 Script Book Giveaway – Deadline April 12

Hello! We have 30 sets of the upcoming script books (more info on the books here) to give away to our Patr...

Director's Notes – 145 – The Veterans

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

I've mentioned before I'm a big football fan. It's hard to give up the NFL, despite their objectively terrible politics.&...

145 - The Veterans

Some veterans return home from the Blood Space War, and enemies have followed.

The voice of John Peters is Mark Gagliardi.

Weather: “No Good Day” by Windows to Sky
2019-04-01 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes – 144 – The Dreamer

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

The Blood Space War was a passing joke in episode 2 of Night Vale. That was nearly 7 years ago. This was also the first a...

144 - The Dreamer

No one knows how the Blood Space War began, who is fighting in it, or what for, so let's start with the story of Eunomia, a 19th century farm girl.

Weather: “The Only Thing” by Ali Holde...

Director's Notes – 143 – Pioneer Days

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

The ride was called Lewis and Clark’s Big Adventure and it wasn’t operating that day. None of the rides were. The amu...

143 - Pioneer Days

Pioneer Days are upon us again.

This episode was co-written with Brie Williams.

Weather: “Vines” by Super Boink
2019-03-01 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes - 142 - UFO Sighting Reports

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

Hello, I’m late with these director’s notes. Sorry. We just came back from our Europe tour, in which fully half of th...

142 - UFO Sighting Reports

We start today, as we often do, with the latest UFO sighting reports in the community.

Weather: "Color TV” by Answering Machine
2019-02-15 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes - 141 - Save Dark Owl Records

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

Being a loner is cooler than being popular. Success is a synonym for “sell-out”. Commercial viability = the devil. As...

Director's Notes coming soon

Hey all! Sorry for the delay in Director's Notes for episode 141 – a combination of tour and sickness led to them slipping between the cracks, but they will be coming early next week! In the mean...

141 - Save Dark Owl Records

Dark Owl Records hosts a fundraiser to save their store.

This episode was co-written with Brie Williams.

The voice of Michelle Nguyen was Kate Jones. The voice of Deb was Meg Bashwiner....

Send us your thoughts

Hello Scouts! We're looking into ideas for new member benefits for 2019, and we want to hear from you. What type of rewards are you looking for from Welcome to Night Vale? Is there a reward from an...

Cecil Baldwin says hello from London!

We're on the road! Cecil took some time before the our show in London to record a special message for you – check it out above!

Our January break is coming to an end soon... be on the look...

Behind the mainstage at Podcon 2

We had a great time at Podcon, and were thrilled to meet so many fans! Huge thanks to everyone who was able to come out to the convention.

Here's a snap from literally behind the sc...

Heading to Podcon? Here's where you can find us

We're super excited to be heading to Podcon this weekend! If you were at Podcon last year, you probably already know how much fun this weekend is for fans, creators, and anyone who loves podcasts. ...

10% Store Discount Code, January - March

Thanks for being a member of Welcome to Night Vale! Because you donate $10 or more, you can use this code to get 10% off anything in our 2019-01-07 19:38:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Happy Holidays from Jeffrey Cranor!

Hey y'all, Jeffrey Cranor popping in to thank you for supporting us this year and to wish you a happy holidays!

Director's Notes - 140 - A Blood Stone Carol

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

I hate A Christmas Carol.

There are a few reasons. The first is that it’s a Christmas story, and when you’re Jewish, C...

140 - A Blood Stone Carol

A ghost story with no moral. Three spirits that will teach you nothing.

Weather: “Draggin' Me Down” by Travis Love Benson featuring Yo! The Moon
2018-12-15 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes – Episode 139 – The Birthday of Lee Marvin

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

Hello from the other side of the hardest tour I’ve ever done. I went on book tour for the 2018-12-03 21:07:43 +0000 UTC View Post

139 - The Birthday of Lee Marvin

Night Vale's most local and legendary local legend celebrates his 30th birthday.

The voice of Lee Marvin was TL Thompson.

Weather: “Impasse” by Juliana Finch
2018-12-01 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes – Episode 138 – Harvest Time

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

In the area where I grew up, there's a Harvest Festival every October. This always sounded super fun to me as a kid, probab...

138 - Harvest Time

It is a time of reaping, sowing, and rebirth.

This episode was co-written with Brie Williams.

Weather: “Friend or Foe” by Low Power
2018-11-15 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Check your addresses!

Hey everyone!

We're getting ready to send out our next batch of patches and t-shirts!

If you signed up for a membership in October, please do me a favor and check that your address in Pa...

Director's Notes – Episode 137 – The Mudstone Abyss Part 3

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

We've taken language off the gold standard. 

In 2018, words and information are no longer backed my any meaningful v...

137 - The Mudstone Abyss Part 3

The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs.

The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free.

The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe.

Weather: “Hymn #101” by Joe Pug
2018-11-01 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Send us your questions

The citizens of Night Vale are looking forward to answering more listener questions soon, but to do that, we need your input! Please send questions to your favorite Night Vale characters by filling ou...

On the road with Welcome to Night Vale

We just wrapped up the fall leg of our 2018/19 World Tour, and we were so excited to see many of you come out to search for the Mink with us. (There are still a ton of dates left for next year, so go ...

Director's Notes – Episode 136 – The Mudstone Abyss Part 2

(NOTE: As always, Director's Notes contain spoilers)

In episode 16 "Phone Call," I voiced Carlos. Later we changed that because Dylan Marron was available, and I wanted a talen...