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Archive: Zoom Hangout 4/15/24

Howdy folks! Thanks for a fun hangout yesterday. For those who missed it (or are just curious what these are all about), here's the video from that session.

New Merch: Strange Visitors

Designed by Dave Watt, this design glows in the dark!

Find it here.

Tour Merch Available Until It Sells Out

We have some merch left over from our tour and it is now on sale in our online store until it sells out. This includes a t-shirt, hoodie, tote bag, pins, bucket hat and signed posters.

Find them here.

Episode 246 - A Story about Him Illustration

This is a story about him.

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Illustration by Jessica Hayworth. Want it as a print? Buy it 2024-04-15 15:36:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes: 246 - A Story about Him

The creative team actually discussed whether or not it was appropriate to put cuss words in this episode. It's strange because if you've listened to Night Vale even a few times, you've probably heard a few shits and goddamns in the Weather songs before. So it's not like we're prudes or that we make this show for kids or anyth...

TODAY: Hang-out with Joseph & Jeffrey @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Hi hi! Happy Tax Day. Happy WNBA Draft Day. Happy mid April. Wanna come talk to me (Jeffrey) and my pal Joseph on Zoom? We can talk about NCAA basketball, whether camping is ever a good idea, white wines, or anything you want. We can even talk Night Vale, if you're into that!

So mark your calendar for 7pm ET (New York t...

246 - A Story about Him

This is a story about him.

Weather: “Easter Island“ by The Violet Hourglass https://theviolethourglass.bandcamp.com

The voice of Abby is Ashlie Atkinson

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth 2024-04-15 04:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Get us to the Roxian

Hey there Night Vale

We left Columbus this morning for McKees Rocks … we keep calling it Pittsburgh but McKees Rocks is its own place and we are respecting that! Take a look at what happens before you come to see the show …. Mainly tech work: cord are connected, merch is set up, sound and lights are checked.. all t...

Toronto to St. Louis

We had a great show in Toronto to kick off this last leg of tour and said our goodbyes to Canada! We stopped overnight on our way to St. Louis where we perform tonight. On this overnight stop we decided to have a fun and festive night at Benihana! We feasted and bonded as the strange family we are! Have you experienced the sp...

Director’s Notes: 245 - Fridge-worthy

We get asked from time to time about doing an April Fool’s episode, because we always have a new episode on April 1. It’s not something I’ve strongly considered.

I’m not alone in my dislike of April Fool’s Day as a concept. First, I don’t really like pranking people. The furthest I really go with ever foolin...

Ep. #245 - Fridge-worthy Illustration

Esteban drew a lovely picture.

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Illustration by Jessica Hayworth. Want it as a print? Buy it here.

April Merchandise Discount Code

The 10% merchandise discount code for all merchandise purchased from TopatoCo in April is BUNNEEZ24

245 - Fridge-worthy

Esteban drew a lovely picture.

Weather: “All The Way Down“ by Palimony https://palimonymusic.bandcamp.com/

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth http://www.jessica...

Should We Be Artists?

The simple answer is yes, of course. Be an artist if that’s your thing. And I don’t think there’s anything better than being happy at doing your thing.

I’ve seen more conversation around this topic recently, about the notion that artistic success is a lottery. (Yes. It is.) And that it’s irresponsible for publ...

TODAY: Hang-out with Joseph & Jeffrey @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Hi friends, what are you doing later? Wanna come talk to me (Jeffrey) and my pal Joseph on Zoom? We do these monthly, and they're tons of fun. We can talk about plant care, coffee roasting, dirtbike tricks, or anything you want. We can even talk Night Vale, if you're into that sort of thing!

So mark your calendar for 7p...

The Nervous Sheriff T-shirt

Check out our newest t-shirt designed by Dave Watt here.

Director's Notes: Ep 244 - "A Multiplicity of Kevins"

Years ago, we had a live show that Kevin R Free, who plays the voice of Kevin, was available to perform at. For most podcasts, getting a surprise guest just means arranging an extra chair and a microphone. But for us, obviously, any time we have a one-off guest at a live show, we have to write an entire new scene for them. 2024-03-15 14:53:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin Illustration

A Multiplicity of Kevin.

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Illustration by Jessica Hayworth. Want it as a print? Buy it 2024-03-15 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin

There is a standing-off of Kevins.

Weather: “If You Wanna Die“ by Brook Pridemore https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.com/

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth http:...

Tebay Day

On our last Europe tour we discovered the wonder of the Tebay, a farmstand style rest stop! They have everything a person on the road could want … food, snacks , meat pies!

we stopped here for an oasis of deliciousness and introduced our weather to Tebay! What a great day!

Behind the Tour

Before the show starts we sound check and set up the stage. We work with the venue sound and lights crew to set our levels so you get to see and hear us well! So we spend hours at the theatre before the show preparing. 

Then during the show we wait in the wings for our time to go on, cheer on the folks on stage...

Some literary book titles that are currently available

A few episodes ago, Jeffrey used some book titles from a list of literary book titles I spent a few years putting on twitter. If you'd like, 2024-03-08 18:44:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Director's Notes: Ep 243 - "Lost and Found"

Sometimes an idea for a Night Vale episode comes from a planning session months before. We need the series plot to be in one place for the June finale, so this episode therefore has to be about setting that up.

Other times, a Night Vale episode comes out of a single image or phrase that sticks in my head until I write a...

Episode #243 - Lost and Found Illustration

Hopefully we can find everything lost, and reunite everything found. 

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Illustration by Jessica Hayworth. Want it as a print? Buy it ...

March Merchandise Discount Code

The 10% merchandise discount code for all merchandise purchased from TopatoCo in March is HEART2HEART

243 - Lost and Found

Hopefully we can find everything lost, and reunite everything found.

Weather: “Old Radio“ by Robby Hecht https://www.robbyhecht.com/

Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth ...

Amazing New Beach Towel

Designed by Jessica Hayworth.

Find it here. 

The Prix Fixe Menu

Every Night Vale tour, we have a Family Dinner. The touring party finds a day off and has a big dinner together. It's always a bit of a gamble bc we're always in a different city on a random night of the week (though it's usually a Monday or Tuesday). 

For the most part we've landed on some great restaurants, thoug...

Joseph Fink's favorite podcasts of 2023

Most Best Of podcast lists are boring. Podcasting is one of the most exciting forms of media, with people trying all sorts of wild things, and yet almost every list is a series of long form journalism, usually some kind of true crime. It'd be like if every best of television list was just a bunch of Dateline episodes.

S...

A New T-shirt From the Night Vale Petting Zoo

Designed by Jessica Hayworth.

Find it here: https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv/products/cpb-wtnv-pzchx-sh