1 - Pilot

June 15, 2012 - Pilot Episode. 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.
Weather: "These and More Than These" by Joseph Fink
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Produced by Commonplace Books. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.
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[@BrokenSword1978]

How many angels does it take to change a lightbulb ? One, apparently.

[@mrmonti620]

It the angel was black.

[@rebecca5398]

yes

[@brizziebri5636]

a black one

[@TheGrinningViking]

If that sweetens the pot at all.

[@peterearley9579]

Jason Ratterree a black one, if that sweetens the pot for anyone

[@siennide]

as an aussie, im just going to assume that this is a completely accurate depiction of the average american town

[@typhoontiak6213]

god i wish

[@anonymoususer3888]

as an aussie who now lives in America, you're 100% right

[@blank_801]

Only in Nevada

[@dull_demon4717]

only in the west, eastern places are a different kind of weird

[@aboveaverageazzuen2684]

I always thought that this was a fictional town in Arizona

[@mackenzie2091]

"Guns dont kill people!" Me in my head: "People kill people!" what was actually said: "WE ARE ALL INVINCIBLE TO BULLETS!"

[@SpectralSlugger]

Guns protect people from people with smaller guns

[@jackmclean9529]

And smaller guns protect people from people with extra-dimensional warhammers capable of ripping holes in space time.

[@commonlogic3646]

Can i ask?: Does the podcast stay random through the whole series or it get a storyline later?

[@cemeterydive]

@@commonlogic3646 it kind of gets a storyline, but kinda not; all the random stuff interweaves and things make more sense, incidents have a clear, chronological order and are consistent from episode to episode. although there is no main plot, there are going to be consistent subplots and series of episodes that have an independent plot (those have an identical title among one another and are numbered)

[@commonlogic3646]

@@cemeterydive alright thank you

[@lordfelidae4505]

Strange, friendly, somewhat isolated, and *intensely* weird is my aesthetic.

[@williammurchisoniii2982]

Backrooms

[@chcknpie04]

I finally understand myself

[@artsysundae]

YES mine is too, i love it

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

Hiiiiiii!!!!!! I don’t like many ppl and I like artisanal stuff and exceptionally charming but it’s annoying

[@eve13acatty]

Mine too! Also purple. And nights. Add a cat too.

[@karinnal1561]

"Guns don't kill people. It's impossible to be killed by a gun- we are all invincible to bullets and it's a miracle."

[@samlueke2855]

"If you say guns kill people one more time, I will shoot you with a gun, and you will (coincidentally) die."

[@teejt3737]

They got us in the first half, not gonna lie.

[@hyperhare0624]

"Guns Don't Kill People. People Kill People. Guns are just ONE of an INFINITE Number of Ways that Humans Can Kill Each Other. Taking Away the Guns Will Not Stop People from Killing Each Other. People Have Been Killing Each Other for Eons. What is Taking Away ONE Weapon going to Change? If Anything, it could make it easier as victims will not be as resourceful." -ME

[@regularsizedwithahat1935]

@@hyperhare0624 if their were less guns to kill people with then less people will think they need guns to defend themselves.

[@blackmendosa]

@H-hewwo ???? because then we won't have less criminals around, just clogging up our already overstuffed prisons. Besides, the intent of the second amendment is to overthrow a tyrannical government if it becomes necessary.

[@nikkic9087]

“And I fell in love instantly” I didn’t even have to go looking for a ship, this one sailed itself

[@konniekon525]

Nikki C ikr

[@animadix]

Truly

[@justeundonut-moi.7979]

We're six minutes in and It's already gay, let's do this.

[@artsysundae]

ikr, it’s amazing

[@AJL17]

@@konniekon525 iui i

[@user-mp1is6ys7m]

There's currently 147 episodes I've just finished 1 I know know what I'll be doing for the next month

[@capt.kneecaps5237]

how far had you gotten, skipper?

[@bees___]

Now there is 169 how far did you get

[@averagehetalian4785]

Ikr

[@apolloscorner6011]

mood

[@CHERNYAGARIDERS]

Same

[@hmmmooops]

I'm never getting over the fact that Cecil fell in love and immediately went and broadcasted it

[@purplebushie]

I keep giggling every time he just casually mentions Carlos' perfect hair

[@moxii339]

Rhiannon hahahahahaha weird thinks: OMG me too

[@connornorfleet8372]

Because it IS perfect.

[@NeoNaiche]

im dying at it (on my dads acc)

[@alienindisguise5546]

The big Gay

[@DespairlollyCos]

Yeah 😂

[@kellystar3213]

"He grinned, and everything about him was perfect. And I fell in love _instantly._ " *sobs* theyre so cute

[@glassraven91]

8

[@ranacroak9156]

@@glassraven91 what

[@wesleythomas7125]

Oh no hes cute...!

[@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26]

@@ranacroak9156 not what yes croak. Kapeech

[@joemo1033]

But what the fuck is it? What is he reading? I DONT UNDERSTAND

[@angeygirl]

Someone told me about this series YEARS ago by mentioning the "Dogs are not allowed at the dog park" thing. Now I'm here because Cecil was mentioned in the 2022 Tumblr Sexyman war. So I'm giving this a chance and oh boy, just from this first episode I think I'm gonna like it

[@yourfavoritecultist3154]

SAME HERE!

[@DeviousMilk]

Also same but I started listening years ago when my Ex told me it was good, i stoped mid way threw cuz we broke up oof.

[@inkpoint07]

Same

[@smallscalestudio7520]

Same

[@GHOSTYChoco]

Came here because of Coley's video on the second Tumblr Sexyman war. I saw the fanart and I was indeed very interested

[@space0case24]

The lack, yet abundance, of emotion in his voice is driving me insane. It's amazing but weird.

[@catbear5200]

FR i just started listening and it's so amazing?? yet hard to describe??? it's so so good tho

[@williammurchisoniii2982]

Obscure absurdist humor at its finest.

[@SupersuMC]

The best part is he was the producers' waiter at a restaurant where they were discussing the creation of the podcast, and when he asked what they'd be having, they said, "Could we have your voice?" Serendipity at its finest.

[@plasticbeach1611]

do👏not👏approach👏the👏dog👏park

[@masonyork6543]

We all know what happens when you go in the dog park. But nobody has lived to tell the tail. Except her.

[@twoshillings7292]

Cupcake tale

[@lolliepops571]

But i want to....

[@quinnari5069]

@@twoshillings7292 maybe it was a pun? Tail, tale? IDK, it could have been a typo

[@anactualbird6801]

Get tf away from the dog park bitch

[@Aviyin]

Dogs are *NOT* allowed in the Dog Park!

[@twopercenttoast5059]

Iyano_Yin I love your pfp

[@downrightchaos]

Iyano_Yin Humans are *NOT* allowed in the dog park.

[@tsanguine]

Iyano_Yin KiNkY

[@boldanabrasevic3020]

It is possible you will see hooded figures in the Dog Park. Do *NOT* approach them.

[@ohnothepineappleohno1524]

NO DOGGOS! BLASPHEMY!!!

[@trustworthy_hypocrite1838]

"No one does a slice like Big Rico..." *"No one."*

[@junohoppe]

**N* *O* *O* *N* *E**

[@doubledash3XO]

One place out pizzas the hut

[@FirstnameLastname-xt1rr]

@@doubledash3XO Except Big Rico

[@BriskiTheFreak]

Ligit said no one at the same time as him on my first listen and nearly fell off my chair when I heard him say it too!

[@halfnwhole751]

"No dog allowed at the dog park" "The water fountain has no water"

[@hamjam1745]

The future is here. . . And it's about 100 feet above the Arby's

[@frostedink7524]

And your picture is looking up.*Dies Laughing*

[@leovk5779]

I wanted to like. But this comment has 100 likes, that would be criminal. Please, everyone, let's keep it that way.

[@eduardacarvalho156]

This was my favorite part of chapter one...

[@hamjam1745]

Eduarda Carvalho I had no idea how much this comment blew up until I got your notification holy shi-

[@marsnatale3184]

*sigh* why the HELL did my brain immediately go to "THE FUTURE IS BULLETPROOF THE AFTERMATH IS SECONDARY ITS TIME TO DO IT NOW AND DO IT LOUD KILLJOYS MAKE SOME NOISE"

[@jessicanewburn1493]

i'm 5 minutes in and i can tell this is going to ruin my life

[@annikedowney9825]

Uy same

[@atlasboba9440]

jessica newburn sameeee bc it’s about like mysterious and supernatural stuff 😁

[@alienindisguise5546]

This is basically the Twilight zone mixed with gravity falls but also a podcast

[@The_Great_Penguini]

Same

[@jonathansims967]

im two minutes in and oh god at least quarantine isn't gonna be all that boring after all

[@yaoimafia]

"Oh psh the people shipping the conductor guy and the science man are like natural for fandom it cant be that gay" **listens to the first episode** "Yep totally gay"

[@TalosAcephalos]

Yup

[@nikareading8356]

Me, before starting this, but fresh from the Magnus Archives: it'll probably take one or two seasons for the ship to become apparent 5 minutes in, Cecil Palmer: "And I fell in love instantly" Me: ... Nevermind

[@nikareading8356]

Hi I have now listened to the first three episodes of Penumbra.

[@mr.drabbles]

LMAOO THAT'S ALSO MY REACTION BUT I WAS HAPPY BECAUSE JON WAS STUBBORN AND WAS JOYFUL WHEN CECIL OPENLY SAID THAT HE WAS GAY FOR THE SCIENTIST

[@killerkitsune5425]

Me fresh from finishing Magnus to here: oh boy how’s this place getting fear fucked sounds like the stranger already

[@WhisperWorks]

BASHASHASHAHSA SAME!!! Like I'm only here bc of the tumblr sexyman poll and i thought he would be some type of annoyed skeptic like jon and then 2 mins in he starts talking abt carlos's hair and how pretty he is 😭😭 went from slow burn to active arson!!

[@theflamingphoenix]

I KNOW, I'm fresh off of tma too, and my reaction was, "Well, that was quick."

[@fishcutter395]

Hello, comment section. I am a Night Vale resident who traveled all the way back here from episode 86. If you're new here, let me just say you're in for a hell of a good time if you stick it out. There is so much that happens in later episodes that you will come to know, love, and enjoy (as well as ship). This is truly an amazing series, so I encourage you to stick with it as much as you can. I hope you have a good time. All hail the Glow Cloud.

[@wormseason2197]

Will this have anything other than this picture? Or is it just a podcast thingy?

[@skythornsberry8938]

Hail the glow cloud

[@chillghost9228]

Stop at Episode 65, it drops off hard and starts just being pure fanservice.

[@frostedink7524]

*ALL HAIL THE GLOWCLOUD!*

[@skythornsberry8938]

@@frostedink7524 Yes, All hail

[@axie9797]

I know I'm literally more than 6 years late to this but euhm..what the heck

[@babywithagunmeme4163]

Hi

[@raindrop1357]

Isabella Goff Hi

[@lynnbrun1348]

(Everyone on here is on crack)

[@raindrop1357]

Lynn Brun how did you knOWWwWwWwwWwWwwwW?

[@perrilewis180]

So am I.

[@DragonaxFilms]

That bit about Arby's was the most powerful thing I've ever heard.

[@takeachansey7048]

"gatorade is basically soda" SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT

[@yadirabarrera8569]

"The angels took the salt" Supernatural

[@keillyandraca2714]

Yadira Barrera Castiel where u at

[@kellyamoroso6076]

My first thought

[@georgehutter339]

The angels dont want you to be salty either.

[@matchamelon330]

Castiel must’ve needed it for something

[@riyak.7393]

HSJ THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT

[@royal_blue_static1187]

"Ladies and gentlemen, the future is here and it is about a hundred feet above Arby's" XD I nearly lost here

[@Dominion69420]

Same

[@soapycorpses]

Not even two minutes in and shit's wild. Suddenly I understand why my friend is obsessed with this.

[@eiiza8283]

Me too

[@pixlexiasyndrome359]

Ikr, I'm so obsessed

[@daniels2368]

Welcome, to nightvale...

[@Asher-storm]

Yess. The teacher played episode 5 in class yesterday and bc of that I was like ok were doing this now.

[@elisabethgrunert3541]

@@Asher-storm what class was this?

[@lecherouslibrarian9924]

I like how they just expect you to know things. There's no exposition, because you're part of the story.

[@strifeartist1143]

let's play "how many times does the narrator say 'Carlos' in the span of 20 minutes"

[@Someone-sq8im]

I should make that a drinking game

[@bees___]

So how many is it

[@steliosvagianos8445]

How many times does he say Carlos is handsome?

[@Mu91c14n]

Take a shot every time Cecil says "Carlos", "Handsome", or "Perfect".

[@user-rd3xc9in4y]

I liked the comment and he immediately said "Carlos"...

[@angelbunny4922]

5:54 My dude you can't proclaim your love on public radio

[@jjd.7177]

If his bosses can't get him to NOT bring his personal life into the show, we can't stop him either

[@carinalim4699]

Who says so?

[@WhiteWolf-lm7gj]

Just wait

[@merrowley]

Says who

[@moonandstar6467]

watch him

[@sopa801]

A friendly desert community where the Sun is Hot and the scientifics are even hotter Welcome to Night Vale

[@pigeon.projects]

I'm crying

[@KaeYoss]

"The best way to die would be swallowed by a giant snake. Going feet first and whole into a slimy maw would give your life perfect symmetry" I can't breathe!

[@TheEepyMagi]

Cecil vore moments

[@hardcore_w00dland_creature18]

Brings me back to the first time I heard night vale: I was on a walk at night with some friends - it was one of those crazy, misty-cold nights you think only exist in fantasy. My friend was trying to play it on his tinny little phone speaker, witch didn't work, so he placed it inside a conch shell, witch created a deeply weird and wonderful reverb.

[@necroniic1909]

why the fuck did you guys have a conch while on a walk

[@cgottschify]

perfect

[@x.HoneyBea.x]

The only valid way to listen to night vale

[@annikedowney9825]

This, this is how you were truly meant to listen to Night Vale

[@lilahc.9499]

*NECRONIIC* MOOD

[@NoName-qe4bn]

"And now, the weather." (Music starts) Ok...

[@dcatlovescreativity31]

No Name the weather is lovely today isn't it : )

[@ooofooof8381]

@@dcatlovescreativity31 why yes it is 😉

[@3p952]

Listen, the weathers the weather.

[@KumaoftheForest]

I think different music means different weather

[@Someone-sq8im]

Get used to it

[@bingbozo6969]

I had ZERO context going into this and I think I have even less now that I've listened to it But it's freaking glorious I'm addicted now

[@samlueke2855]

what the hell is it about this show that makes me feel so nostalgic i literally only finished it about a year ago but like?? relistening to this episode immediately transports me to my roof, looking up at the stars barefoot in the dusty summer heat, clutching my old iPod in my hand and being comfortably aware of my own breathing which wouldn't be particularly weird, save for the fact that I never did that.

[@ax6380]

"Alligators: Can they kill your children?" "Yes" WHY AM I LAUGHING THIS HARD HELP

[@kasaneteto4904]

horrid animal Florida in a nutshell

[@cartermoore2783]

This shit lit

[@klillym1461]

horrid animal I don't know

[@crow_bro_2883]

I was hoping someone put this in the comments lol

[@moxii339]

horrid animal you are not the only one when my mom is driving I tell her put night vale on. With gritted teeth

[@TheIGITnBLUE]

I'm a little peeved that they didn't discuss the issue that one only out of five tarantulas graduate from high school. Most spiders never even enroll in public education, they just choose to spin webs and feast on smaller insects.

[@idolbug1926]

This is my new favorite comment

[@rachelhardy2957]

+auroraechos Mine too

[@pandoragoldspan7012]

spiders are not insects, carmen! They're DINOSAURS!

[@federicaauteri7877]

Carmen Xerxes yes!

[@sentharia]

That's arachnophobic. Stop stereotyping 😜

[@QueerAndHunger]

The only thing hotter than the desert weather is Carlos' hair.

[@Loreboar0]

Here after Cecil made it to the 2023 Tumblr sexyman finals 😂 Which might not sound like much but it shows that this fandom is still going. We remember you, Night Vale!

[@rossintsurw4352]

This scares and confuses me. *clicks next episode*

[@lollipopfop9965]

THIS scares and confuses you? Are you people new to the concept of fiction or something?

[@rossintsurw4352]

Kinda. Fiction can make you feel the emotions of fear or confusion though.

[@thatperson8061]

+Lollipopfop Hey, why do you have to bash everyone? If you don't like what they have to say ignore it.

[@creativeusername7960]

+Lollipopfop why would you care iif 2omeone diie2 in a movie. why would you try to keep your character aliive in a game. people iinve2t them2elve2 iin fiictiional world2.

[@Li-iq2br]

+sollux captor sol..

[@peachymakho]

"they will keep a good eye on your kids, and hardly ever take one"

[@Someone-sq8im]

**insert hitler joke here**

[@cypheriansubliminals8079]

Seems legit

[@nineblackgoats]

"Going feet first and whole into a slimey maw would give your life perfect symmetry." cECIL WUT

[@mayonaka558]

it took me a hot second to get it (feet first into dark wet death, head first out of dark wet... life) and when i did i DIED

[@klltsun_2576]

Yarnball the Moorbounder Holy f- I did not realize that

[@UgleBeffus]

2020 is a very Night Vale year, if you'll allow me to say so.

[@user-pt9vo4ew7u]

*cries in 2021*

[@Jessica-ch1yi]

Aw but where was our Cecil to narrate it? If we gotta live through Nightvale-ish events we should get to listen to Cecil tell us about them at least :)

[@ashleymoore5441]

Re-listening to this is so weird because early Cecil seems so mysterious and forboding, but later Cecil is a gay Hamilton fanboy who has a tumblr in which he posts pics of wood carvings of his cat, and get's flustered around his bf.

[@grey7685]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@madelinebitts2766]

That's called flanderisation and is generally considered a bad thing.

[@NoConsequenc3]

@@madelinebitts2766 because it IS a bad thing.

[@user-nf3hh8kn5r]

Ashley Moore lmao

[@opheliaismyname9180]

And writes Hannibal fanfic

[@theoddcrazyweirdo3478]

Pilot episode and i already ship the narrator with Carlos

[@inkvampyr]

same

[@nothingiwontgive]

Isn't the narrator Cecil?

[@thegoodboy8831]

indeed

[@emmaweiblen3218]

Yeah

[@ailura1122]

Cecilos is real ❤

[@idkdraws4681]

I'm 12 minutes into the first episode and I'm sobbing. I genuinely don't think I was in the right mental state to listen to this. I'm going to listen to all of it!

[@jelly_bean926]

*me listening to this the first time* Cecil: dogs are not allowed in the dog park. People are not allowed in the dog park. Me: well we just started and this has already got my attention on how weird this show is. What the crap..

[@mxphxsto8334]

Same tho, I'm INTRIGUED

[@Eyulfable]

Carlos: I'm testing this place for materials. Box: Beeps loudly around Cecil. Carlos: Yup. Definitely boyfriend material.

[@Echos.Art.Corner]

SKSKSKSKSKS THIS IS HOW I AM CHOOSING TO IMAGINE THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED NOW

[@samlueke2855]

(ok slight spoilers ahead idk if you've listened to 112 yet but) it's funny because 1. carlos doesn't know what that box does and 2. he actually reveals later on that he only brought it around to hang out with cecil so my headcanon is now that the box was the og cecilos shipper

[@klltsun_2576]

Felix Lueke GAAAASSSP HE DID?! I thought Carlos wasn't interested during these first few times and it's only later he had feelings back and then decided to act on it after his near d(spoilers) experience! (I'm only at the subway episode)

[@Someone-sq8im]

**insert gay joke here**

[@klltsun_2576]

Sam Lueke I have this scene on my mind about Carlos and Cecil, but recently I was unsure whether it was canon or something from a fanfic. I was heartbroken and shaken at the thought that it might be just fanfic.... But I read your comment again and it is one more proof that that scene might have actually existed, so thanks. (I mean, sure, I can look around and look for that episode again, but I had decided to relisten to WtNV as I'm listening to Good Morning Night Vale, and I am sticking to it. It's just going slowly because school started haha)

[@DisillusionStarFruit]

(warns you about the potential ominous future) And now, the news. but seriously I'm just starting this today and I don't know what I'm getting myself into

[@speonor]

+DisillusionStarFruit Sam3

[@youbutfromthepast03]

me too but from what I've seen I like it's cross of Gravity Falls and Hitchhiker's Guide kind of humor

[@speonor]

yeah

[@kirbykinnie3691]

+DisillusionStarFruit TRICKSTER JANE EEEEEEEEE

[@daveconnor5292]

+Jake English u will neva luv her you will luv Dirk Dave and John (& aradia)

[@soda.2003]

"The future is here... and it is 100 feet above the Arby's"

[@beehillyard7886]

If anyone else wants to listen to the bit where Cecil talks about the town hall and Carlos on repeat it starts at 5:00

[@besraai-yingwiles1450]

Thank you :)

[@krasotabella9675]

AAAH THIS IS THE MILITARY CEMETARY LINE

[@harukaissleepy8919]

I remember listening to this when I was 15. At the time, I didn't understand english as much as I do now so i didn't understand a single thing Cecil was saying. 2018 and we're back at it, baby. Let's see what this is all about.

[@LoreEclectic]

Lyntre Clown How exciting!! What do you think so far?

[@harukaissleepy8919]

Laura Beth It's. Amazing. That's all I can say. I love Cecil fanboying over Carlos as well.

[@LoreEclectic]

Lyntre Clown I'm glad to hear it! And same here! They're so cute! There's a lot more from them in future episodes too!

[@harukaissleepy8919]

Laura Beth Oooh nice! Can't wait to hear more from this cute couple

[@vishnu2407]

So cool

[@dogthing]

"He grinned, and everything about him was perfect...and I fell in love instantly" After being 100+ episodes into this podcast, it's so lovely to think back on these early moments in WTNV

[@babywithagunmeme4163]

Your cute

[@babywithagunmeme4163]

Sorry

[@babywithagunmeme4163]

My sister was watching KZbin

[@smoorzboyzbabeee]

@@babywithagunmeme4163 r/oopsdidntmeanto

[@SqdFeelxngs_]

hollup like do they actually end up dating?

[@Wolf-Squatch]

New resident here, I'm very confused but I'll make my self at home.

[@aidancross7287]

This is like Gravity Falls but, just reality’s a bit more, *bent*

[@keillyandraca2714]

Same narrator played a character on Gravity Falls!!

[@zbee3694]

@@keillyandraca2714 who?

[@ebonydarknessdementiaraven8918]

@@zbee3694 tad strange

[@karinnal1561]

*"He grinned, and everything about him was perfect, and I fell in love instantly."*

[@wormonastring4516]

The ship is strong with Carlos and Narrator.

[@keillyandraca2714]

Vintage .PocketChange Cecil is in love with him from the beginning, its adorable

[@Lemonade748]

“And now the weather.” *breaks into song*

[@arcalranem6561]

"Well, we were all scientists at one point." Possible conspiracy theory in the making?

[@carumsarene]

But it's true. Scientists, by nature, ask questions, and seek answers. At one point, we too had that level of curiosity. We wondered why the sky is blue, we wondered about thunder, and we, of course, ask why we're here. Some of us never grew up from that childhood curiosity, and we call them scientists.

[@creamatory4631]

this is just the first one ... and already there's helicopters dropping carcasses, a gay radio host, a dog park with hooded figures and an electric fence and much more... OK MAKES PERFECT SENSE!

[@82dorrin]

And probably a weird gas station outside town...

[@pcby__]

see that house over there? D O E S N O T E X I S T

[@joana7245]

I know, right? I understand the cult in the dog park and non existent houses, but a gay radio host?!

[@emma3075]

Darla R. He keeps saying how perfect carlos is

[@robhanson9501]

@@joana7245 HEY WHATS WRONG WITH PEOPLE BEING GAY

[@steampoweredpines3485]

Cecil: and i fell in love instantly(to carlos) Me: and i fell in love instantly (To nightvale)

[@Loki023]

Calmed my 11 month old puppy by throwing this on. Cecil's calming voice is universally effective.

[@claudiad.3010]

Here after the Tumblr Sexyman rematch. I needed to know who was the man that beated Reigen and Sans.

[@AwokenMorgan]

This really gives me a Gravity Falls and Twilight Zone vibe.

[@ellenjames8108]

Welcome to Nightvale, M8.

[@frostedink7524]

Some people think that Tad Strange from Gravity Falls is from Night Vale. Also Robbie is a zombie.

[@laorinfilet6579]

R.S. Productions true tho

[@EEnde]

@@frostedink7524 illuminati confirmed. It's all connected

[@tadstrange1465]

Don't worry I'm Not Ok I was actually born in Kentucky.

[@seannawatters]

I was iffy and confused until he said "Gatorade is basically soda"

[@Shivahara]

Congratz to Cecil Palmer to have won TumblrSexyman 2023, well deserved win !

[@literally_a_crow]

Here from the Tumblr Sexyman Poll of '23. I love to see my favorite radio man win.

[@alexthuene2806]

what is this i like it

[@MegaSheilaB]

twentyonepentatonix's thuene like your profile pic

[@harukaissleepy8919]

I like both of your profile pics

[@Takisan111]

I like it too.

[@moxii339]

Alex Teller me too

[@user-nf3hh8kn5r]

Alex Teller me lol

[@libbyshort7093]

"Alligators. Can they kill your children? Yes."

[@jevil_owo]

Who else is here from Cecilsweep and the sexyman poll?

[@despairdiot]

me i’m here i’m here

[@cgihearteyes]

me!

[@garrettwhite5943]

My aunt showed me this series when she helped me house sit for my parents in 2017 or so and we laughed and laughed at all of the show's splendid wackiness. That night we listened to the first three episodes and she helped me realize I wanted to be an author. On July 4 2020 my aunt lost her battle with breast cancer. We had made a promise to each other to only listen to episodes together, so up until she died we'd only managed to listen to 10 or so given how rarely we got time to just goof off together living hours apart and her partner not really liking me for unrelated reasons that to this day are a mystery. After she died I found it really damn hard to come back to Night Vale, even for short visits. Every time I tried it felt like it was just another town where my aunt was dead and I didn't want to be there, where my aunt wasn't. It's been a few years so I've decided to give this another go from the start, and I know this one's gonna be hard like the others but if I listen closely enough I can almost hear her laughing with me. I can see her standing there by the dog park where dogs aren't allowed and she's smiling her wonderful smile and everything just might be okay if I try really hard. I'm working on my first novel now, so I know she's proud of me. Thanks, Night Vale. Thank you.

[@vaultdwellinhellion9499]

I'm weeping for Carlos's perfect hair and the sheer brilliance of whatever this is.

[@kchadbou]

VaultDwellinHellion and his teeth like a military cemetery

[@petit4489]

Cecil's voice has changed so much

[@steampoweredpines3485]

he really got better at the emotion in his voice. he had to get pass the "reading" voice everyone has.

[@hoodedfigure1015]

It’s amazing to see how much the show has changed by now. Cecil’s voice has changed, but also the feel of the show has changed. I love both the old and the new Night Vale.

[@lolliepops571]

I was gonna ask if it got better or worse hahaha

[@rl7259]

"Blood on my hands but none on my soul" is such a line

[@insomnicbypasser]

Listening again to show my support for cecil in the 2023 sexyman polls

[@grayfruit]

I just finished this series up to the newest episode. With nothing else to do, I figure, why not just listen to it again, and again, and again, until the void comes down from the sky and slowly claims my body, and, eventually, my soul.

[@vivir.7967]

All hail the glow cloud.

[@c.n.crowther438]

Gray Fruit I once made a stencil of your profile picture.

[@SuperSpamcan]

vivi rivera All hail the glow cloud. All hail.

[@IanCordingley]

Gray Fruit All hail the cloud

[@codyzitek5410]

Gray Fruit literally what i just did. im like....well.....i dont know what else to do

[@ekko26xile]

the dog cannot go inside the dog park i died

[@cubby7716]

Same. :o)

[@cubby7716]

Sarah Barber HoNk :o)

[@Unknown-ej5xj]

I just now discovered this while looking though gravity fall / homestuck crossover that

[@Unknown-ej5xj]

*stuff

[@ArchenOpteryx]

ekko26xile Glad to know I'm not the only one who's dead after that announcement.

[@plinko-mori]

I'm here because of the Tumblr Sexyman poll and I don't regret it, this is amazing

[@If-loki-was-a-fox]

Welcome to Night Vale has been a staple of family car trips in my life for a large part of my childhood, it's fun coming back and listening to it again after all this time :) It's also kinda funny, because I get to see just how oblivious my child self was not to recognize Cecil's crush on Carlos until they literally got married. (5:53 "And I fell in love instantly")

[@Charlezwashere1023]

The girl i have a crush on told me about how happy welcome to night vale makes her as one of the very first things shes ever told me about ive decided to and binge listen just to understand why its so special to her here comes no sleep

[@rey9038]

holy shit you are an amazing person

[@igayby9026]

You are a wonderful person I respect you soooooo much right now that was the awesomest thing I have ever heard

[@ducklingquent]

Charlezwashere1023 that is actually exactly how I found this

[@astraeaflorence]

that is so sweet

[@cyanidefire7531]

THIS IS EXACTLY ME EXCEPT IM GONNA SPEND A WEEKEND

[@ketaminekrabs5700]

"explained Carlos and his perfect hair" I love that line

[@alex-cb6zi]

Amelia Jones me to

[@robinurgender8617]

I’m 4 years late to the party.... I nearly giggled when he started talking, his voice is so nice :)

[@kathycat4452]

Same

[@nopeimout3182]

Same

[@dovee1]

Same, past you. Same.

[@eve13acatty]

Same! Except I'm another year later!

[@certainlynotsav54]

Ok as someone on episode 120, it’s so wholesome to look back at this comment section and see people discovering this show for the first time- completely marveling at its weirdness (favorites of mine include “wait I’m confused why did a song play after he said ‘and now, the weather”, and “um what is up with the dog park y’all”) and the longtime viewers who acknowledge that yes, this is all normal. This really is an awesome community (and comments section!!)

[@soapie-]

This confuses the living fuck outta me.

[@frxnkie.mp3]

I saw something about it on my Pinterest and was like "hm this seems cool" and here I am now, watching the pilot. And soon all the rest of them. I'm not sure if I should be watching this at night though...

[@Karen-rq7sx]

Ikr I don't understand it is it like a story or what....

[@that_awkwardfangirl5693]

+karen Carrillo Radio Host lel

[@Karen-rq7sx]

+That One Awkward Fangirl oh ok XD ty

[@KodaAlrinasIsthebombdiggity]

+Devin Hanson Just focus on Carlos' Perfect teeth and his hair.

[@ryannacamarena5377]

Here I am at 3am finally listening to this after hearing about it so much. Sleep is for the weak.

[@nolikeshomestuck1304]

I thought it was going to be different :( .... No sleep tonight.

[@Kleinfurkon]

+Damon Camarena plenty of time for sleep when you're dead.

[@booksreviewscomedy]

+Damon Camarena you here cuz only leigh?

[@peterearley9579]

Ryanna Camarena SAMEEEE

[@musicalava4224]

Ryanna Camarena you only "pretend" to sleep

[@santorosario_solus]

5:49 pm january 26, 2023 i've just started watching the nightvale podcast and i think it's really cool i could get into this

[@LovelyWitch926]

I would like to ship this. I would very much like to ship the radio man and the perfect scientist.

[@angelinadecapua2262]

cecil X carlos

[@sofearb9065]

Do it, it's worth it

[@LovelyWitch926]

I want to...BUT THE RADIO MAN SOUNDS PERFECT FOR ME!!!

[@kirstenking1399]

LITTERLY EVERY FANGIRL

[@RiahGreen]

uhummmmmmmmmm like the later episodes tho...

[@blueraspberry6741]

I know I'm late, but I saw some Tumblr posts about W.T.N.V. and figured, "Well I guess I could listen a bit." It has been two days and I'm absorbed into the fandom already.

[@Narissa-ce8tu]

blue raspbery i just started listening 😂

[@daphne4407]

@@thesadjupiter1128 Hah I'm so much later and I literally found it today

[@Someone-sq8im]

-also jump into the Undertale fandom-

[@hopepetal]

@@daphne4407 Even later!

[@MistressCozy]

@@hopepetal Welp, Im later as well. First episode and I'm unsure if I have enough energy for this ;-;

[@buchelaruzit]

Hello I'm finally starting this journey. Based on the date of this comment, if you know you know

[@GoldenDartRat]

Welcome! May you find joy in this show as I have!

[@1no1.]

Sexyman polls?

[@eggarts9158]

Kind of feels like a cult initiation but that’s just the feeling of a new fandom, right? Right?

[@emartin29]

Yes, I love that feeling.

[@hibye-hq9qi]

Hello, people who don't look at me like I'm crazy when I try to describe Welcome to Night Vale to you. It's been an honor to finally meet you.

[@hibye-hq9qi]

Also, I'm not new to the fandom, I'm just re-listening.

[@annaramirez2344]

+Bianca di Angelo Tis' an honor to meet you too. XD

[@niconico4962]

Yo sister

[@funkydude8838]

Bianca di Angelo OH MY GOD YOUR USERNAME KSJSKJSJSKSJS

[@sarcastixfoxdragon6166]

My friend made me listen through discord. I got addicted. I'm waiting for her to message me again to watch the rest. I'm relistening to the first 30. My life is disappearing. I only care about nightvale now. I am part of this fandom now. THIS IS ME NOW.

[@lagomorphaadorabilis5783]

"Sounded like a human soul being destroyed through black magic." Well that isn't oddly specific or ominous at all.

[@meanderingaround6481]

Let's give it up Cecil, he beat reigen in the tumblr sexyman polls, bless his heart

[@bookishblossom8670]

My family would always listen to welcome to nightvale during car trips, especially late night ones. Today I remembered it exists and realized that I have the ability to listen to it by myself outside of car trips, so I am now doing just that!

[@Joe-rz3fd]

Just discovered this show. And I realized: this episode came out on the SAME DAY as the pilot episode of Gravity Falls. Weird.

[@katie100katherine]

So two shows set in weird towns come out the same day? Coincidence? I THINK So. Probably. Actually.

[@6pades]

Dipper would absolutely have a blast in Nightvale. Am I right?

[@richardcassidy4128]

katie100katherine HA!

[@Cure_Hana]

Not to mention it says online that Cecil Baldwin will be playing a character called Tad Strange later on in the series.

[@OtakuQueen-kw9cm]

Joe4 This was totally planned >:D and I am okay with this.

[@malachai1843]

I feel another obsession coming on...~ *laughs nervously*

[@envella]

Saaaame

[@dirkstrider4666]

yep

[@nostop320]

oh good, I'm not the only homestuck here

[@dannyhall639]

My English Professor is having us listen to this for a Multimodal Essay! Was so excited when I saw it on our assignments! I absolutely love WTNV! (Though I'm only about 100 episodes in so no spoilers lmao). It's been really fun to come back and listen to the first episode again!

[@zefyre7481]

here because of the recent events over on tumblr! been meaning to start this for a while anyways. #CECILSWEEP2K23!

[@nicolelizbith2264]

I'm relistening to this with my mom because I just got the book at mom was wondering what it was about. Cecil started to describe Carlos and mom says "sounds like Benedict (cumberbatch)" lol

[@samlueke2855]

wAIT-

[@Jane-mr2ht]

Your mom's got great taste lol