A little over a decade ago I was on vacation in rural Wales, about to return to NYC to quit my dismal job at a corporate publishing house that had been circling the drain for years and which was in the midst of laying off most of its workforce. The house would technically last several months after my return, and I had the option to stick out th...
2025-04-15 13:45:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I went out with a friend of mine, and she was sharing some poems she wrote that are being published later this year. I told her it had been a MINUTE since I had written any poetry at all, and she asked if I’d share some of my stuff with her.
Later we had a really nice email back and forth that was basically like “Oh my gosh, I really ...
After an 11 year hiatus, Poetry Week has returned.
Weather: "Fix-Its (and Favours)" by luggage
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
Here y'all go!
2025-04-10 14:43:43 +0000 UTC View PostFor those who missed it, here is our hangout from back in March. Yesterday's April hang-out will be posted in the next couple of hours.
I'll be sure to post these more regularly for those who can't make it to the live meetings (and for those who just want to relive the fun!) See you tomorrow for our April hang-out! -jc
2025-04-10 13:23:10 +0000 UTC View PostCome hangout with Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Disparition (Jon Bernstein) Tuesday, April 8 at 4pm ET/1pm PT.
Let's talk Night Vale touring and music with Disparition. Or we can talk about, idk, lawn mowers, art deco architecture, or the upcoming WNBA draft. Anything really. We just like talking to y'all.
ZOOM LINK (waiti...
2025-04-07 19:34:48 +0000 UTC View PostSee you over in the chats. Please do not discuss past chapter 20.
2025-04-07 16:01:44 +0000 UTC View PostWhen it was time to sell the Welcome to Night Vale novel, our agent took us around to talk to a lot of publishers. It was important to her that we not just get the biggest deal possible, but that we work with a publishing house we liked, and with editors we trusted.
One of the things that happened at almost all of these meetings is they w...
2025-04-04 19:46:24 +0000 UTC View PostThanks so much to all of our Patreon community members for your support!
Your code to access the Patreon member-only pre-sale for Murder Night in Blood Forest is: BLOOD
2025-04-01 13:51:01 +0000 UTC View Post
After a year and a half away, Night Vale is once again taking its live show on the road.
We're bringing a brand new live-only script: Murder Night in Blood Forest. Tamika and a few hundred of her closest friends (that's you) are on a camping trip in Blood Forest to celebrate the annual Murder Night, the one night a year where cr...
2025-04-01 13:50:01 +0000 UTC View Post
When we realized this year of Night Vale was going to be about Labyrinth, I got excited about the idea of exploring their headquarters. A few times a year, Jeffrey, Brie, and I sit down to talk about upcoming episodes, and then once we’ve mapped them out, we claim the ones we wanted to write, and I reserved this one right away. I didn’t have...
2025-04-01 13:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
There’s a strange broadcast coming from deep with in Labyrinth headquarters.
Weather: "What Really Matters" by Arielle Silver
The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak
Original episode art by 2025-04-01 04:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
We are now discussing through then end of the book over on Patreon chat. See you there :eyes: :dusty-stick:
2025-03-31 20:58:51 +0000 UTC View PostThe 10% merchandise discount code for all merchandise purchased from TopatoCo in April is COMMUNITYCHANTING
2025-03-27 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostSorry it took a bit, I'm on the west coast and also solo parenting this week. Anyway, join us there to discuss up to page 130!
Joseph
Hey all, reminder that we're reading the first 130 pages of Several People Are Typing for Monday's book club. Join the Weird Scout tier or higher to come chat with Jeffrey and Joseph about books!
Here's the current schedule
Monday 3/24: the first 130 pages of Several People Are Typing
Monday 3/31: the rest of Several People Are...
2025-03-22 17:24:31 +0000 UTC View PostIt's time to hang out again, friends. Come chat with me (Jeffrey Cranor) and Joseph Fink @ 4pm New York time.
We can talk women's basketball, electric vehicles, or even Night Vale if you like that show! Talk to y'all soon!
ZOOM LINK (waiting room in effect till 4pm):
What are your plans for Thursday?
Find it here.
2025-03-17 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I’m always excited to write for James Urbaniak. As I’ve mentioned here on the Patreon before, he and I used to do a podcast together that he performed (Getting On with James Urbaniak), and writing for his voice was my foundation in podcast and monologue writing. He has such a distinct style and delivery that just “hearing” his performanc...
2025-03-15 13:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
What's blooming at the Botanic Gardens?
Weather: "Sheila" by Worrystone
The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak
Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth
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2025-03-14 16:46:30 +0000 UTC View PostHi all,
Joseph here. I'm excited to announce the next two titles in our Night Vale book club.
First up is a book by a Night Vale guest writer. In fact, it was after reading this book that I emailed him to invite him to write for us. That book is: 2025-03-12 22:52:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi y'all! It's time to close out We Have Always Lived in the Castle over in the chat.
I saw some questions about the next book. I'll have Joseph confirm this today, but I'm 85% sure we're reading Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke.
In the meantime, let's talk about Shirley Jackson and how she wo...
2025-03-10 14:29:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi, Joseph Fink here. Today I'm excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, that I am making with my wife Meg Bashwiner (voice of the Night Vale credits, Deb the Sentient Patch of Haze, and former emcee of the live show).
The Best Worst is a...
2025-03-04 14:00:13 +0000 UTC View Posthey y'all let's start talking about chapters 6 through 8 of We Have Always Lived in the Castle over in the chat. see you there! -jeffrey
2025-03-03 15:17:01 +0000 UTC View Post
A couple years back, we were on a European tour with a day off in Copenhagen. Our merch manager, Lucia, along with me and Cecil, went to Tivoli Gardens. If you’re ever near Copenhagen, I can’t recommend Tivoli Gardens enough.
It’s an old amusement park, and it’s gorgeous. It’s fun, too, though I’m telling you that from the poin...
2025-03-01 14:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the grand opening of Hysteria Land Theme Park and Succulent Gardens and Resort-Style Property
Weather: "What You Want From Me" by Petrichor, Ltd. https://www.petrichor.ltd/listenonline
UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on Audible 2025-03-01 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The 10% merchandise discount code for all merchandise purchased from TopatoCo in March is H3ADCAN0N4U
2025-02-27 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostI’m no expert on feedback, but I think I’m getting a lot better from decades of doing this artist thing. And if you’re creative in any way (whether it’s your full-time job, an active part-time activity, or simply something you dabble in), you’re going to find yourself both giving and receiving feedback.
Here’s my current manife...
2025-02-25 02:14:45 +0000 UTC View Postlet's start talking about chapters 3-5 over in the chat! see y'all there. - jeffrey
2025-02-24 14:52:09 +0000 UTC View Post