Welcome to Night Vale

A new podcast from Night Vale Presents, and first in a series of Night Vale After Dark shows. Cecil Baldwin, the voice of Welcome to Night Vale, performs the classic tingler “Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt” in front of a live audience. Written and hosted by Chuck Tingle. Get the book on Amazon. A Night Vale Presents production. Editor: Grant Stewart Sound Designer and Audio Engineer: Vincent Cacchione Producer: Christy Gressman Assistant Producer: Lindsey Kronmiller Theme Song: “Proving Love Is Real,” Caged Animals Logo: Chuck Tingle Very special thanks to Joseph Fink http://poundedinthebuttbymyownpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story of love and horror. Part 3 of 3. Weather: “Pieces and Pieces” by The Rough and Tumble http://theroughandtumble.com ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018).  http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re checking back in with our most recent episode of I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats to share with you what the show has become. Thanks for listening! “Jeff Davis County Blues” is a song with a particular meaning to Joseph's life. Julian Koster of The Music Tapes and The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) joins to share his dream-inspired cover. Buy Julian Koster’s cover of “Jeff Davis County Blues” on iTunes, Bandcamp, or wherever you buy digital music. It supports both the artist and the show! Pre-order the full cover album on vinyl. I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats t-shirts and tote bags now available. Learn more about John Darnielle’s two novels here. Listen to more music by the Mountain Goats, including their latest album Goths, here. Check out Joseph Fink’s other shows, Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead. His second novel with Jeffrey Cranor, It Devours!, is out now. Thanks to our sponsor Lincoln in the Bardo, published by Random House and available wherever books are sold! This episode was also sponsored by Bombfell, an easier way for men to get better clothes. Get 25% off your first order at bombfell.com/goats. Credits: Joseph Fink (host), John Darnielle (host), Christy Gressman (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer), Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents in collaboration with Merge Records and the Mountain Goats. http://ionlylistentothemountaingoats.com http://www.nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story of love and horror. Part 2 of 3. Weather: “Fire Drills” by Dessa http://doomtree.net/ ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018). http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents. http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story of love and horror. Part 1 of 3. Weather: "Riches and Wonders" by Eliza Rickman & Jherek Bischoff http://elizarickman.com/ & http://jherekbischoff.com ADDED USA TOUR DATES of "All Hail" (Apr 2018). Plus shows in Australia (Feb 2018) http://welcometonightvale.com, click on live shows Music: Disparition http://disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents. http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: "Fast Talker" by aj & the good intentions http://ajandthegoodintentions.bandcamp.com/ Music for this episode: Joseph Fink, josephfink.bandcamp.com. Music for other episodes: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Jackman, voiced here by Hunter Canning, appears as an Egemony representative with a persuasive corporate charm. The conversation covers love becoming a new sponsor and reshaping daily life. They discuss Egemony’s plan to package love into an app and the surprising confession that started it all. Moments mix institutional satire with absurd civic changes.

A descent into the secret Cavelands where underground baristas shape Night Vale’s soul. Disguises, ritual mustaches, and latte-art training set a surreal tone. A horned, morally certain king debates money’s curse and the attractiveness of cursed things. Revelations about street teams, city-changing baristas, and a vow to fight a corporate threat with science and love.

Missy Wilkes, a local Night Vale resident briefly spotlighted in a Playmate profile, and Hugh Jackman, here a corporate Egemony representative voiced by Hunter Canning, clash over a hidden case of Canadian Club. They trace a 1967–1973 contest, decode a Playboy clue, and debate whether the prized case sits under a desk. Tension builds as baristas, corporate street teams, and strange injuries complicate the search.

A pep rally at the Night Vale Armory. (Part 3 of 3) Weather: "Animal Skin" by Bryan Dunn bryandunn.bandcamp.com/ Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices