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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.

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Bonus Ep January 2026 - In The House Where I Was Born Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

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Some time ago, I went looking for recommendations on old radio plays to listen to. Despite what many people think, I don't actually have a strong familiarity with old radio plays outside of the famous War of the Worlds (which I once watched performed live in LA by the cast of Star Trek: Next Generation. Yes, it ruled.). One show that came up a lot was Quiet Please by Wyllis Cooper, who was considered one of the best innovators of radio drama in his time. One reddit comment called out "In The House Where I Was Born", a 1949 episode, as a highlight. So I gave it a listen. You can do so here.

The episode does not sound anything like what we imagine old time radio to sound like. He's doing something that sound much closer to modern fiction podcasting. And I decided I wanted to write my own riff on the subject, replacing the more straight forward ghost story of the episode with something a little more specifically Night Vale. This is the result.

Here's to you, Wyllis Cooper. From one writer of audio fiction to another: may your legacy live on.

-Joseph Fink

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280 - The Story of Hanukkah Dec 15, 2025

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What is more comforting than a familiar story?

Weather: "Ezewa" by Kate Odulukwe⁠⁠

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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279 - J'Accuse! Dec 01, 2025

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Everyone in town is pointing fingers and naming names.

Weather: "Fault Lines" by Emerson Island & Lowjam⁠⁠

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner.

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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2025 Night Vale Holiday Gift Ideas

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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278 - How to Solve a Murder Nov 15, 2025

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You’re well on your way to becoming an amateur homicide investigator.

Weather: "Camelot" by ⁠Dessa⁠⁠⁠

Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠

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⁠HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS⁠ FROM NIGHT VALE

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Music: ⁠Disparition⁠

Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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277 - Locked Library Mystery Nov 01, 2025

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There has been an impossible murder in a locked room! Also, more importantly, it's the big Turkey Day sale at Ralph's.

Weather: "I Get Hurt" by ⁠Victor Jones

The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole

Original episode art by ⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠

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Music: ⁠Disparition⁠

Sound Credits: Blender, Bats 1, Bats 2

Logo: ⁠Rob Wilson⁠

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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276 - The Big Game Oct 15, 2025

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Let's have a look at sports.

Weather: "The Cyclone" by Al Olender⁠⁠

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth

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Music: Disparition

Logo: Rob Wilson

Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams

Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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275 - Date Night Oct 01, 2025

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Our top story: It's date night!

Weather: "Without a Sound" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mintlights

Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disparition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Logo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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Book Talk with Tamika Flynn [excerpt] Sep 25, 2025

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Let's talk books!

The voice of Tamika Flynn is Symphony Sanders

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274 - The HOA Sep 15, 2025

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The Homeowners' Association has arrived.

Weather: "Thorns" by ⁠⁠⁠Nico Rey

Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠⁠

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273 - Horror Recs Sep 01, 2025

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Recommendations for you horror buffs

Weather: "Watermelon" by ⁠⁠Clavicle⁠⁠

Original episode art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Hayworth⁠⁠⁠

The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron

The voice of Dana is Jasika Nicole

The voice of Tamika is Symphony Sanders

The voice of Deb is Meg Bashwiner

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Narrated by Cecil Baldwin

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