A new dog park opens in Night Vale. Carlos, a scientist, visits and discovers some interesting things. Seismic things. Plus, a helpful guide to surveillance helicopter-spotting.
A mysterious, glowing cloud makes its way across Night Vale. Plus, new Boy Scouts hierarchy, community events calendar, and a PTA bake sale for a great cause!
It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creeping fear comes to town!
Last night's PTA meeting accidentally opens a rift in spacetime, and Night Vale faces the consequences. Plus, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, controversy at Radon Canyon, and our annual high school football preview!
A protest against the removal of the Shape in Grove Park That No One Acknowledges Or Speaks About. Plus, changes to the school curriculum, a growing tarantula problem in town, and musical auditions!
The city faces extensive delays in the revitalization of the Old Town Drawbridge. Plus, time for another pledge drive, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, and good news for radio controlled airplane hobbyists!
Learn about the storied history of Night Vale during this special week's celebration. Plus, psychological assaults on tourists, highway construction announcements, and metal detectors in schools!
Mysterious lights and sounds are coming from Radon Canyon. Plus, tips on how to win the town lottery, our newest (incorporeal) School Board member, and the abandoned mineshaft finally gets HBO!
A large, philosophical pyramid appears in town, announcing several messages, but is it what it seems? Plus, best practices for regular skin-checks, an update on the levitating cat, and whatever happened to that vile barber?
A roving pack of feral dogs terrorizes Night Vale. Plus, a new installment of Community Health Tips, the Fireperson Appreciation Parade, and free admission day at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies!
An important announcement from the Night Vale Council for Commerce to regularly consume wheat & wheat by-products. Plus, the dangers of discount bloodstones, property taxes going up, and changes afoot in our health insurance policies!
The search for a dangerous fugitive finally comes to an end, but he's gaining some unexpected popularity. Plus, what to do about those noisy sunsets. City Council regects "breath entitlements," and more issues with Santa Claus at the Night Vale mall.
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A stranger comes to town with a briefcase and an unmemorable face. Plus, controversy with the Daily Journal, another segment of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and new security footage from the bowling alley.
Today is Street Cleaning Day, and the street cleaners will soon be upon us. Remain calm, and run away screaming. Plus, new music trends from Dark Owl Records, the crackdown on wheat & wheat by-product speakeasies, and we take a look at clouds.
Cecil receives a cryptic phone call from someone who is very close. Plus, a new business plan at the Daily Journal, an important list from the Sheriff's Secret Police, and improvements at the public library.
Emergency crews are on hand to help cleanup the aftermath of the worst Valentine's Day in recent memories. Plus, important schedule changes at the Night Vale Airport, the City Council votes to choose an official town language, and updates on the Post Office.
A traveler arrives in Night Vale. What does he want? Why has Jerry's Tacos returned? Plus, the mayor calls an emergency press conference, another round of corrections, and a look at the community calendar.
A dangerous sandstorm threatens Night Vale. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Cecil finds himself in a strange new place.
It's Poetry Week in Night Vale and folks get a look at a place that should never be seen. Plus, strange new billboards about town and renovations completed at the Night Vale Zoo.
Springtime brings with it pleasant memories of a long ago trip to Europe. Plus, exciting news about the end of the world and important information about spiders.
A beautiful and alluring forest suddenly appears just outside of town. Plus, school closings, a dream journal mandate, and a moon exhibit at the Children's Science Museum.
Two Night Vale Boy Scouts become the first to ever achieve the rank of Eternal Scout. Plus, an update on the floating cat, changes in who gets to die, and a recruitment drive for a vague yet menacing government agency.
The Mayor has gone missing. Plus, Night Vale Community Theater presence Once on this Island, the return of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and an update on the Apache Tracker.
It has been one year since the first episode. One year since strange things began underneath lane five of the Desert Flower Bowling Alley and Arcade Fun Complex. One year since the arrival of Night Vale's most beautiful person: Carlos.
There is a faceless old woman secretly living in your home, and she has something she needs to say. Plus former intern Dana is still alive and texting us from the forbidden Dog Park, Community Health Tips, and an update on the kittens.
Cecil tries to convey the important news of the day, including delivery of some mysterious crates in the desert, a new library expansion, and the annual Bluegrass Festival, but he has a more pressing issue on his mind.
The Library's Summer Reading Program has begun, sending the town into a panic. Plus, a tough new mandate from the City Council, a list of useful things, and changes afoot in the Freemasons.
An entire subway system appears suddenly in Night Vale, and the City Council is excited by the possibilities. Plus, tips for organ donors, a look into financial news, and a popular new service in town.
Intern Dana finds a way out of the Dog Park but can't quite figure out where it leads. Plus, a look at opening weekend of football season, helpful tips on adopting a dog from the SPCA, and Carlos visits the house that doesn't exist.
There's a blinking light up on the mountain, which challenges our belief in mountains. Plus, a controversial new television show and a message from the faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home.
There are strange new helicopters above Night Vale, different from the other helicopters that regularly hover over town. Plus, Community Health Tips, surgery for NVHS's starting quarterback, and a message from Hiram McDaniels.
Cecil finds an old cassette tape of himself at age 15, and he is surprised at what it contains. Plus, a new exhibit at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies, Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and an important message from new station management.
The Wallaby family successfully lobbies the School Board to finally allow a computer in school to help their daughter Megan. Plus, a concert from Dark Owl Records and Amnesty Day at the public library.
It's a totally lazy day in Night Vale. Feeling really tired. Increasingly tired. Here's some news, I guess: updates on the Summer Reading Program, the Brown Stone Spire, and a delicious new cereal on the market. Just so lazy. Everything slowing down.
An urgent call to all listeners as 13-year-old Tamika Flynn has gone missing. Plus another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, breaking traffic news, and the Community Calendar.
The Sheriff's Secret Police are holding their annual auction of seized property, and our favorite community radio host finds Lot 37 particularly interesting. Plus, a new challenger for the mayoral title and some great advice for toddlers.
John Peters - you know the farmer? - had a huge, healthy orange crop this year. But Carlos grows skeptical about a sudden orange grove in the desert. Plus, the City Council tries to get out of town, and an important correction to a previous story.
A woman from Italy arrived in our town, and we're not quite sure what she wants or what she is doing to us with her presence. Plus, a local hardware store cracks down on the crowds of baristas outside their shop, and update on Khoskekh's kittens, and a look at traffic.
The Telephone Service finally fixes the only telephone booth in town, and a submarine arrives from faraway Nulogorsk. Plus, a new campaign from the Tourism Board, we meet our station's newest program director, and strange texts from a mountaintop, if you can believe that.
Walk signals are malfunctioning all over town. Plus, updates from former intern Dana and a look at the Community Calendar
Some strange new developments at the local numbers station, WZZZ. Plus, an update on former intern Dana, tips on how to get out of a geographical loop, and constant press conferences from outgoing mayor Pamela Winchell.
An adorable new visitor makes its way into the radio studio. Plus, controversy in the mayoral race, an update on the house that doesn't exist, and a look the community calendar.
It's Girl Scout cookies time in Night Vale. Plus, an updates from Khoshekh and Dana, a safety announcement from the Highway Department, and a magnanimous gesture from station management.
This is a story about Them, one that you were never meant to hear.
It's Parade Day in Night Vale. It's totally just a parade and not a subterfuge for any kind of insurgency or revolt against a corpocratic regime.
Good news for the Greater Desert Bluffs Metropolitan Area: StrexCorp is hosting its first ever Company Picnic. It is a fun, cheerful, mandatory event.
StrexCorp begins massive renovations on the radio station and all of Night Vale. Plus, updates from the Company Picnic of Indeterminate Length, free floating cats for anyone who wants them, and a strange new art print.
Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election.
Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election.
A reading of the minutes from the Night Vale Community College Faculty Meeting.
A letter arrives with a strange inscription.
An excerpt from our recorded live show, "The Librarian," recorded live on January 16, 2015 at Skirball Center, New York, NY.
The Night Vale Community College begins a capital campaign to fund a new science center. Tourniquet hires a new sous chef, inauguration day for the new mayor, and an update from the otherworld desert.
Carlos reports on strange developments in the otherworld desert. Plus new announcements from a new mayor, a look at horoscopes, and a message from Desert Bluffs.
Mayor Pamela Winchell enjoys her retirement from politics, she's being offered a new job. Plus, renovations at the bowling alley, updates from the desert otherworld, and a review of the new restaurant Tourniquet.
It's September and the things have gone funny. Just...funny, you know?
A carnival comes to town. Plus the Cleaning of Books, breaking ground at the new old Opera House, and an intern returns... again.
A representative from the University of What It Is calls the station to find a missing colleague. Plus, an update on the cats, the Barista Cultural Fair, and corrections.
An athletic scandal threatens the annual Night Vale High School Homecoming Game. Plus, a seismological update and a new cooking segment with an old friend.
Do you remember that list you were given to memorize? You should have memorized that list exactly. Plus, a finding in the desert, what is opera, and meatless mondays.
A stone monolith appears overnight in front of City Hall. Plus, a former high school quarterback playing college football, opening ceremonies at the Drawbridge, and updates from the desert otherworld.
The Antiques have escaped from the Antiques Mall. Plus, a very scientific update from afar, new management at StrexCorp, and the return of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner.
The water isn't working at the radio station, which is super annoying. Oh, also it seems the sun is multiplying. Plus, a college football update, a request for some time off, and controversy with the local TV news.
A vague yet menacing government agency needs a special message delivered. Plus, Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan, a mysterious thank-you card, and strange goings on near the haunted baseball diamond.
Night Vale Daily Journal editor Leann Hart announces changes at the newspaper, while continuing a successful execution of her most controversial business plan. Plus, a station editorial, a look at local traffic, and a parade for a local sports hero.
An exciting conclusion to the day-long Sand Golem saga at City Hall. Plus, repairs at the bowling alley, Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and who won that auction?
The president of the School Board confronts critics of the school district's five-year strategic plan. Plus, the hunt for two fugitives, some fun events on the community calendar, and a look at financial news.
You have reached the voicemail of Cecil Gershwin Palmer.
The worms have returned to Night Vale. Plus a new Book Club in town, spring Little League baseball tryouts, and an update on the search for two fugitives.
A look back at some of the best Cecil broadcasts we have never heard before.
The Sheriff's Secret Police track down a fugitive. Plus, stories from vacation, some progress at the new Old Night Vale Opera House, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil.
It's Fashion Week, Night Vale's hippest event. Who will be spared from the sphere? Plus, ongoing investigations into the disappearances at the Shambling Orphan housing development, an update on the opera house, and an important News announcement.
It's the first broadcast of a new radio station in a desert otherworld. Plus, a huge research project reaches its conclusion.
A review of opening night at the new Old Night Vale Opera House.
An excerpt from our new touring live show "The Investigators," featuring Cecil Baldwin and Desiree Burch as former mayor Pamela Winchell.
An excerpt from the audiobook of the Welcome to Night Vale novel, narrated by Cecil Baldwin.
A heist is planned. Plus the answer to last week's quiz and news about The Trial of the Century.
Chanting dancers keep the town up all night. Plus, a seance at Dark Owl Records, traffic congestion in downtown, and a fireworks spectacular.
There seems to be something wrong with the broadcast signal. Do you hear that?
The city council makes an announcement about the dog park. Plus, the start of the new high school football season and an update on the hole in the vacant lot.
It's time for Night Vale's annual marathon. Plus, economic turmoil in Desert Bluffs, horoscopes, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil."
In just a few days the whole story will be known. This is what happens after.
A stranger's presence disturbs the radio station. Plus, an appeal for support from the mayor, another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and a look at the community calendar.
Spice up that stuffy old stuffing with a Thanksgiving edition of 'Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan.
It's Remembrance Day, which means it's time for us to honor those who will someday be lost in the Blood Space War with the most solemn event possible: a fun parade! Also we hear from one young Night Vale citizen whose life has already been changed forever by this future war.
Night Vale High School’s AP Auto Shop teacher demonstrates some of his inventions at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies. Plus, a visit from an adorable puppy, an update on the Trial of the Century, and a look at the Community Calendar.
Teddy Williams opens a new skating rink at the Arcade Fun Complex. Plus, a public announcement about flowers, an update on the strangers, and a phone call from the jailhouse.
The town of Desert Bluffs is no more. Plus, an update from Paul Birmingham, a look at traffic, and changes afoot at the Ralphs.
It's little league baseball season. Plus, an update from Hiram, an important new health study, and another edition of Hey There Cecil.
It is April, and, once again, something is different.
They are not from here.
It's the trial of the century.
Things fall apart.
Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it?
The 12:37 train has arrived. Plus, a crowd gathers on Somerset and the return of Laser Tag.
This week is National Alternate History Week. Plus an update on the Beatrix Lohman Memorial Meditation Zone, a warning from the National Weather Service, and Children's Fun Fact Science Corner.
New guests arrive in town. Plus, a bake sale the elementary school, the start of football season, and changes at the Night Vale chapter of the NRA.
Everything is all right.
Zookeeper Joanna Rey brings some animals to the studio. Plus, an update on Old Woman Josie, dragons in town, and a look at traffic.
Negotiations with the dragons have begun. Plus the reopening of the Earth Sciences Department at the Community College, what we know and don't know, and a look at the Community Calendar.
A visit with an old friend. Plus, updates on Hiram, and changes to the subway.
It is Execution Day
Station intern Kareem writes home and receives an unexpected reply.
Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! Guest voices: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez.
Mandatory Annual Spring Cleaning Day is coming. Here are the guidelines for the new municipal landfill facility.
City Council has a renewed interest in love
After a dozen years of restoration, Ash Beach has reopened.
Let's Start the News with something happy.
Here's what happened at the Smithwick house.
The angels go to the Hall of Public Records
A faint popping can be heard below the earth.
A visitor arrives from a different reality.
This is a story about Huntokar
There are glowing arrows in the sky.
Jason Webley as Louie Blasko in “Ghost Stories”
Everything is the same. Everything is different.
Let's profile a randomly selected citizen.
There's a new member of the family.
The City Council deals with a crime spree in their own City Council way. (Part 1 of 3)
Councilwoman Flynn takes charge with help from Citizen Patrols. (Part 2 of 3)
A pep rally at the Night Vale Armory. (Part 3 of 3)
Part 1 of 3: A case of Canadian Club has been hidden in Night Vale.
Part 2 of 3: A venture into the underground home of the baristas.
Part 3 of 3: You need love. You may also need other things.
A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld.
A story of love and horror. Part 1 of 3.
A story of love and horror. Part 2 of 3.
A story of love and horror. Part 3 of 3.
There's been a drowning at the Pancake House.
There's been a shipwreck in the desert.
There's been an entire ocean in Old Town Night Vale.
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal begins.
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal takes a turn.
The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal comes to a close.
This is a story about us, said the man on the radio, and we were pleased, because we always wanted to hear about ourselves on the radio.
An excerpt from our latest live show recording, All Hail, featuring Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg.
This episode, and also your life, and every life on this and every world, and this entire universe, brought to you by Kellogg's.
There once was a boy who wanted to know everything.
Is this the first time you’ve heard me say this? Are you sure?
A look at all the great kids, ghosts, and trees playing in our upcoming season.
A broadcast from an even friendlier desert community.
Not everything goes as planned.
The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs.
It is a time of reaping, sowing, and rebirth.
Night Vale's most local and legendary local legend celebrates his 30th birthday
A ghost story with no moral. Three spirits that will teach you nothing.
Dark Owl Records hosts a fundraiser to save their store.
We start today, as we often do, with the latest UFO sighting reports in the community.
Pioneer Days are upon us again.
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.
Veterans from the Blood Space War return. Enemies have followed.
Hold on, haven't we been here before?
The Blood Space War is not without its detractors.
There is peace in our time.
The General returns home from the Blood Space War.
Lee Marvin turns 30 one last time, and a great change comes to Night Vale.
Josh Crayton finds that he has lost a very important ability.
It approaches. Hurrah! Hurrah!
There's a bank robbery at the Last Bank of Night Vale.
A new twist in the bank robbery case.
More arrests are made in the bank robbery investigation.
Everyone in town is scared of aging now that time works normally.
We're all going to live forever and there are no downsides or hidden consequences.
There may have been a few consequences from our attempt to live forever. Oops.
It's time for the annual Cat Show.
And now... the weather.
It's the annual Children's Fun Fact Science Presentation. Everything in this episode is true and educational.
Amelia Anna Alfaro was always the best at everything. (Part 1 of 5)
A new play premieres at the Night Vale Asylum. (Part 2 of 5)
A brief intermission of our 5-part series about th e missing flight, we bring you a brand new story from the Faceless Old Woman. Live in LA at Largo.
Nothing about Charles Rainier's average New England upbringing indicated he would one day be standing in the middle of a desert searching for fugitives from his own Asylum. (Part 3 of 5)
The passengers have been found, or rather, they have found us. (Part 4 of 5)
The pilot has arrived, and so have his passengers. (Part 5 of 5)
For the first time ever, the Sheriff's Secret Police has made their blotter public.
An old man sits on the steps of the old General Store whistling a lonesome tune.
To the family and friends of Intern Victor, we extend our condolences.
Have you ever looked at yourself? Truly looked at yourself?
The obelisk is back, and it will answer one question, and one question only.
After a century of continuous performance, the Hundred Year Play is nearing its final scene.
There appears to be some interference in our transmission. Please stand by.
It is October, and, once again, something is different.
It's the perfect time of year for getting candy, telling spooky stories, and fearing a soul-reaping, malevolent spirit.
The final episode of the true crime podcast "Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen".
Rattlesnake Rest cemetery is full, and you know what that means.
The first snow (ever) is falling in Night Vale.
The Mahalla Family would like their VHS copy of Heat back.
Legalize c****s!
A memorable trip into the woods
Hurrah, hurrah, the Nephilim approach.
A dense fog seeps through town.
The librarians have escaped during the first annual Book Fair.
Frank Chen is back. Good as new!
Between meters 183 and 207 of the Brown Stone Spire, artist Saad Ibrahim chisels ancient verses in long-forgotten alphabets.
Let’s go behind the scenes and answer some questions from listeners.
Megan Wallaby is missing.
They know. They all know.
Frank Chen has been found alive and returned to his family exactly as he was the day he died.
Sometimes our favorite old films don’t stand the test of time.
We’re not here to tell you what you’re doing wrong. We’re here to tell you what you could be doing right.
Frank Chen is here. Frank Chen is here. Frank Chen is here...
The prisoner reveals his secrets. (Part 1 of 2)
The prisoner tries to reform. (Part 2 of 2)
He only ever had the one.
There’s a secret art showing in the Whispering Forest.
The Sanitation Department will now allow citizens to retrieve something they once disposed of but now wish maybe they hadn’t been so hasty.
Susan Willman has something to say.
All people deserve prompt delivery. And all people eventually get what they deserve.
Unfortunately, Valentine's Day has happened again.
You're listening to WMCG 1080am in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Auditions are open for “Our Town”
What happened to the moon? Who cares.
A librarian is loose… beyond the sandwastes.
Lost: cat. Last seen hovering 4 feet off the ground in the radio station. Reward if found.
A vacation to The Big City. Plus, listener questions, breaking financial news, and an emergency press conference.
The Distant Prince wears a golden coat and has always existed.
It has been ten years since the first episode. Ten years since the arrival of the Night Vale’s more beautiful person: Carlos.
Barks Ennui, cartoon spokesdog for the Sheriff's Secret Police, has been committed.
A new campus is being built in Night Vale.
The City Council approves a controversial public art project.
We're passing through the comet's tail. Only good things can happen.
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain community college dean.
Locker room pep talks from Coach Steve.
Moving offices really works up an appetite.
Citizens rise up against the University of What It Is.
The traveling man will read your tarot for only $3.
Lonely missives from beyond the beyond.
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain glowing cloud.
Date night… with more scientists than necessary.
Big Rico's Pizza has a new animatronic animal band.
Relax and unwind with a liminal spaces compilation.
It’s contract renegotiation time at the station.
Payments are long overdue.
Dr. Jones would like a word… in private.
Council-member Flynn tries a new approach.
Science is illegal now. Good luck.
The University of What It Is takes a special interest in a certain local scientist.
Luca Albescu lives at 831 Lombardi Street, in a dilapidated Victorian mansion at the top of the hill.
This morning we found a boy. He has no name, and no one knows who he is.
A review of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserablés.
The last contestant touching for truck wins!
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Archaeologist Harrison Kip makes a huge discovery.
Come on down to Vermilion Falls.
He is holding a knife.
He is, in fact, still holding a knife.
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