Within the Wires: Relaxation Cassette #1

Cassette 1 of 10: Stress, Shoulders
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Music: Mary Epworth, maryepworth.com
Written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Performed by Janina Matthewson.
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[@Hoshikage869]

That insect visualization was actually distressing, more so that I was expecting. Anyway, I loved it, especially because of the link between the exercise with the previous exercise with the shoulder falling off. I love when things connect in unexpected ways.

[@NotQuiteGingerYet]

.... this is a Night Vale Presents thing. Why did I think I was actually going to relax?

[@QWlN]

I got through Side A, decided it was a little dull, so I got stoned before I played the second half, and.... what the fuck. please hold me. wait, don't.

[@QWlN]

(in a good way though. i have never more enjoyed being terrified!)

[@apollorat6607]

I don't know why but I did everything she said to. Breathing exercises, okay. Standing up, that's chill. Lie down, hey look at this floor. I think I already trust her, even though I know I probably shouldn't.

[@desinae]

She knows exactly what is beautiful, because no one has told her she is wrong.

[@dahnji7359]

Nicole Sutton, that is one of the most profound and inspiring parts of this episode. I love it!

[@KyletheTarotguy]

Thank GOD that NightVale Presents is a thing. Each new show brings you into a dark and disturbing world that has its own unique weirdness.

[@ectojerk6928]

How long is this video? I thought it had ended but it only continued going on in silence, adding more time than it was supposed to have. How much time was it supposed to have? Was it supposed to stop at any time? Maybe this is reality. Maybe this is an insignificant but average detail that I've somehow forgotten. Maybe I'm not in the right place. Where am I? How long is this video? How long is eternity? How will we ever know? Maybe we won't...

[@thetasigma2081]

And now, the weather.

[@GGamer02]

instructions not clear, leg on the ceiling

[@floofmcgoof8196]

Okay learn from my mistakes and don't listen to this while trying to fall asleep. It got to the "is that you breathing you're hearing? Are you sure" part and went "NOPE" and shut it off. I'll see you tomorrow morning when the dark abyss of my room isn't surrounding me.

[@musicalmarauder8352]

the audible commercial about listening to hamilton three times a day...oops. you know me too well.

[@someoddusername5677]

Yeah..

[@kaylee4429]

Ay hamilton

[@lonerChise]

only 3? pfffft, lightweight

[@TheCuddlyPlagueDoctor]

It started out mild, and then it took a straight shot right into weirdville. Fantastic!

[@waywardh9528]

The first half was comforting, the second half was terrifying O_O

[@spacefacey]

"feel it bubbling in your chest" I swear, my stomach started loudly gurgling, lol

[@morganburt2565]

Current thoughts: my right shoulder fell off

[@sideritics2733]

Current thoughts: creeped out

[@mikkellaane723]

*witty comment accurately describing how much i like the new series*

[@jaydenb4418]

I did not expect this.

[@johnburt7935]

Nor did I. Especially not the cereal milk. I wonder: is that milk with sugar and limp bran flakes in it? Or is it milk derived from a cereal grain, such as rice milk or oat milk?

[@polarus39]

holy crap this is already so neat?

[@ElizaAnne51]

i want to hold a yoga class and just play this and see how people react

[@hiothezebra]

Nice poetic prose in the descriptions of the girl. That was very surreal. Interest piqued.

[@mackenziewardlow6214]

i was listening to Hamilton before listening to this... Jeffrey I'm with you.

[@whyherewhynow7418]

Those visualization exercises were... oddly relaxing. Even the freaky bits.

[@chaneyguffey2509]

It helps me see

[@EternityAwaitsMe67]

Okay....my apartment has 5 doors in it. All white and my bedroom is the fifth. I know there is no connection but I am still terrified.

[@WhaleManMan]

For some reason I find this the creepiest of all the podcasts so far. I have no idea what is going on ,what this is ,and it makes breathing feel like something disgusting and wrong.

[@snowyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

whenever i have to listen to relaxation videos i always think of welcome to night vale................. and now.....................

[@kirishhu6936]

I was wondering if the new narrator would make me fall in love with their voice like Jasika did as Alice and once again I am not disappointed

[@davidgodwin3852]

This was...beautiful.

[@enriqueramos2426]

I got so relaxed I fell asleep and had to listen it again

[@tinawillibey5184]

i wasn't ready!

[@totallynotphoenixwright]

Oh. Well... this is ok. Everything... is fine.. ???

[@Fyrsiel]

It is ridiculous how many times I've listened to these two episodes. They are so soothing. xD

[@quiroz923]

I am so relaxed now! Thanks!

[@blindseeing]

This is incredibly strange and surreal and everything I could have hoped for!

[@Nerdgirl00]

i am freaked out and excited. Nailed it NVP...nailed it.

[@dianag8384]

I love this! I can't wait to listen to the rest!

[@rxseburst]

This is ... ... actually really nice.

[@emilyh6781]

wow you should do more of this series its great

[@digikaa]

i'm starting to think that this podcast has you in the position of a bug

[@user-bo1fg6tw5e]

DUDE YOU'RE A GENIOUS!

[@slash1dot1dash]

OH MY GOODNESS that makes a lot of sense!

[@dark_gamer6678]

dam im now happy this is a new show

[@SecretlyHuntokar]

currently on s6 of this podcast but weirdly just like wtnv, the early episodes make me insanely nostalgic (thats not to say the later stuff isnt good i absolutely adore all of both this and wtnv)

[@bmckelvy5717]

I hope this doesn't have any subconscious commands, because I'm doing exactly what that lady tells me to. If I kill anyone soon, you know who to blame.

[@wondacat]

I love this so much. You have no idea. This really relaxed me.

[@TheFrizz47]

This is exactly what I've been hoping for. I didn't know I was hoping but it is.x

[@TheShortGirl666]

I'm actually getting a little sleepy while listening to this.

[@HailTheRegent]

Five white doors on your right. In the future you enter the fifth door. Now the question is, are these instructions for escape, or just another experiment?

[@chaneyguffey2509]

Just one more, and then it’s all over

[@redrasegarden]

Now this...this is Joseph and Jeffrey's real take on an unreliable narrator. Not Cecil or shanterell

[@chaneyguffey2509]

Someone did their homework

[@redrasegarden]

@@chaneyguffey2509 wait...me or them?

[@ShiveringIsles]

I wish I had this last year when I went into the hospital for my anxiety and depression.

[@Taysmark]

I'm 5 minutes in and it's already fucking with me

[@ellishotomani1462]

Fantastic! I'm hooked! Listen Remember Comprehend

[@Shasha2k]

Don't enjoy this as much but none the less. Enjoy Nightvale and Alice isn't Dead

[@janal7762]

i love this

[@noixamyd]

Fell asleep listening to side B last night. Top marks. Would listen to subliminal messaging again.

[@SnowyGamester]

I wasn't sure if this was going to be a genuine attempt to imitate an old style relaxation tape with some Nightvalian quirkiness or a fully blown narrative disguised as such. I'm still not sure. Only time will tell if the sinister side of things hinted at are explored further. All I know is that the "clap" part somehow managed to trigger me which fills me with...concern.

[@americawashington2700]

*triggered*

[@QWlN]

I nearly pissed. I wasn't ready. I'm still not. That really defined it though, I'm sold (now that my heart has settled down.)

[@alexisc.4289]

Ooh I like this

[@masklover64]

Trigger warning: The word "moist" is spoken.

[@VioletUltraViolet]

creepy and relaxing i love it so much

[@MugetsuFused]

now that's not how the respiratory system works. I'm pretty sure....maybe.

[@ryles5069]

I'm not sure about this one, but I get the sense I should stick with it.

[@willowpendragon8157]

I'm confused, but intrigued.

[@xmasluva12]

i would like to see an actual questionnaire for side a :) that would be really cool if someone made one

[@40wetnoodles]

I think i'd be cool if there were the questionnaires were posted too, like to the viewers i'd be an interactive thing, to immerse oneself in this medical prison. I dont mean like id be in the video (only 3 of the 10 would be posted here anyway) but maybe as a link to a document or pdf

[@sarahp6512]

I'm glad I read the comments first. I was going to listen to this to help me sleep, but now I know that that isn't a good idea.

[@Trollitytrolltroll]

This could make for a good VR game.

[@benjaminpowell2066]

Colour me intrigued

[@wagnerbarnes23]

this is awesome and i like it a lot i am really concerned about that

[@WeirdAllie121]

Can this please be posted on google play? That is where I listen to most podcasts.

[@chavamara]

Alright, if I ever have kids, we are having a very FIRM talk about how to, and how not to, treat insects! NO PULLING WINGS OFF FLIES, DAMMIT!!!

[@chaneyguffey2509]

Sorry, I forgot to breathe lol

[@cecille5833]

neat!

[@meh1294]

this is better than AID

[@VTPPGLVR]

Anyone else wish she said near the end "Why are you different?"?

[@chaneyguffey2509]

We’re all a little mad here

[@ellamore6426]

I'm sorry, I don't have an iPhone so I don't have iTunes, sorry guys but I love the new podcast!

[@TressonKaru]

don't worry there's podcast apps on everything stitcher is the most used

[@MellsyBaby]

Hahaha I saw this in New York. IT'S JUST AS GOOD NOW

[@LordOfTheObvious]

This is a rank 5 memetic hazard. Time to sell it to MC&D.

[@staceycaldwell9735]

Well this was amazing and terrifying

[@americawashington2700]

I liked the joke about Hamilton, but the whole Audible commercial felt out of place and awkward. It really should've been at the end, out of the way. Plus it kind of spoiled what the "Institute" was.

[@chaneyguffey2509]

The institute doesn’t exist. Not really. It’s just me.

[@13ReaperSoul]

imagine playing this in a yoga class

[@catzoomies8323]

:D yessss!!!!!!!

[@codesneezes]

thanks for spoiling hamilton :(

[@TheFlyinSquid]

Dang I thought hamilton would live 261 years to modern day

[@AjaOlander]

Not relaxed. Grinning, but not relaxed.

[@CailStearns]

oh

[@gilbertbeilschmidt3041]

Just oh

[@heygrogan]

+Gilbert Beilschmidt oh, prussia. Just oh.

[@joshmacdonald6312]

that was really nice to go along with or I'm just crazy

[@Rasenchidori1398]

DOPPEEEE

[@GranPays1024]

Oops. I'm knitting while listening. Guess I won't get the most of my relaxation.

[@kimstachuliana4181]

My shoulder feels weird now

[@Radi0jupiter]

guys maybe she's some program like the WZZZ numbers station

[@cheshirecreeper3743]

Jeffery Cranor sounds suspiciously like Star_

[@cranktherider4302]

If we see any references to Sweet Genius, we'll know

[@kingdenton6451]

Wait will the podcasts be free? I'm going to refrain from listening until I find that out so I don't get into something I can't afford.

[@four5569]

Yep, they're free. If you want the rest, they're on iTunes (Again, they're free on there). If this podcast were both paid and had obnoxious ads smack-dab in the middle of it, there would be a huge problem.

[@KCJOHN08]

I won't spoil it for you- Hamilton dies. WHYYYY

[@austianalice745]

guys. what if this is what strex corps uses to brainwash all the employees?!

[@shadowscrawl5087]

Thanks for the new headcannon!

[@bryamaddox4361]

My shoulder feels sore

[@Prinplup1000]

man my mind too this too seriously and when i got to the bug part i started crying in anger towards the girl. i let this shit get to me. i fucked up

[@The_ND25]

It's so beautiful; it's demonic.

[@MountainBlade100]

What kind of mental programming is this?

[@gracet6533]

54 seconds in I'm horrorfied

[@samrust4366]

this is feeling a bit like portal for some reason

[@Jayisnotreal42]

So who spoke aloud? Of course only for the short bits.

[@MrDosenburg]

I did, at first. Then she got to the longer phrases and I was just like "nope."

[@isabellamarrero4152]

Hey Jeff? Uh yeah wtf?

[@caraallen1783]

who's voicing this it sounds uncomfortably like a new zealand accent ??

[@caraallen1783]

nvm it says in the description Janina Matthewson. i would notice a Christchurch accent anywhere.

[@OnryoKami]

Narrator sounds hot , but this podcast freaks my out lol

[@mikececconi2677]

4th Subscriber wins... absolutely nothing!

[@mooniebby8294]

cereal milk