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Our Plague Year

Joseph Fink (Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn't Dead) introduces a new kind of current events podcast. It's a scary year, but it doesn't have to be scary alone.

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Our Third Plague Year

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Still at it. Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. More info here. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink "Her First Year" written by Meg Bashwiner. Originally for the podcast Hit Play by the NY Neo-Futurists. The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Once and Future Plague Year

Thu, 10 Jun 2021

I'll see you out there. Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. More info here. If you found this show useful, and would like to throw some money you can afford to send our way, the donation link is here. Produced by Joseph Fink The songs "This Too Shall Pass" and "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Panic Attack at the Aquarium

Wed, 24 Mar 2021

It's hard to prove the null. Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. It comes out May 11th, more info and pre-order here. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Plague Year Later (Cory Doctorow, Nisi Shawl)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021

What will our next nice and normal be? Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. It comes out May 11th, more info and pre-order here. I also wrote a novel for ages 10+ called The Halloween Moon that comes out on July 10th. More info and pre-order that one here.  Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink Essays by Nisi Shawl and Cory Doctorow  The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like an Orphaned Kitten

Thu, 04 Mar 2021

I just wanted to talk about my mom. Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. It comes out May 11th, more info and pre-order here. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Little Comorbidity (Meg Bashwiner)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021

It's guaranteed unless it fails. Meg and I co-wrote a memoir about our relationship called The First Ten Year: Two Sides of the Same Love Story. It comes out May 11th, more info and pre-order here. I also wrote a novel for ages 10+ called The Halloween Moon that comes out on July 10th. More info and pre-order that one here.  Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink Essay by Meg Bashwiner The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year, Same Plague

Wed, 13 Jan 2021

To everyone who got a dog: good work. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of State Plates

Fri, 27 Nov 2020

People tell me that I have a lot of patience, but it's really a high pain tolerance.  Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People Are Just People

Wed, 21 Oct 2020

My whole idea is that we have to take care of each other. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever You Do Next

Sat, 19 Sep 2020

A special Rosh Hashanah message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Defeated Yeah

Thu, 10 Sep 2020

Stories of handstands, Canadian grain elevators, and a middle school graduation. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God Laughs

Fri, 28 Aug 2020

It feels less and less strange, this strangeness. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink Essay by Meg Bashwiner The song "This Too Shall Pass" and "Black and Blue" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frogs Still Exist

Fri, 07 Aug 2020

You don't have to apologize every time. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To Write in a Plague

Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Oh who cares what Shakespeare did Find more Start With This here, or on whatever you use to listen to podcasts. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Swimming Pool of Books

Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Will I know you? Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust Ends At The Windshield (Hank Green, Meg Bashwiner, Erin McKeown)

Thu, 02 Jul 2020

The days passed like weeks but the weeks passed like hours. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink Essays by Hank Green, Meg Bashwiner, and Erin McKeown The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus Test and a Dodger Dog (Meg Bashwiner)

Thu, 18 Jun 2020

Theaters are dangerous places. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Meg Bashwiner  The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Gotta Keep Going, Right?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020

Notice where your feet are. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Lives Matter

Tue, 02 Jun 2020

A short message from Joseph Fink See you next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quarantine Music: A Plague Playlist

Mon, 25 May 2020

Tracklist and links to purchase: "We Became Cups" by Carrie Elkin  "Stockpiled Guns and TV Dinners" by Mal Blum "2020 Vision" by Danny Schmidt "A List for Spring" by Joseph Fink "Embroidary Stars" by Carrie Elkin "Everything Is As It Was (Not Really)" by Mal Blum "The Escape" by Erin McKeown Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Produced by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pasta Water for Plants

Thu, 21 May 2020

Stay safe. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waiting to Cry

Mon, 18 May 2020

A cat named Dangerous. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Counterlife (Symphony Sanders, Meg Bashwiner, Jeffrey Cranor)

Mon, 11 May 2020

You can't have a party. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Symphony Sanders, Meg Bashwiner and Jeffrey Cranor The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Not Brave

Thu, 07 May 2020

I'm gonna pet that dog, and we're gonna be friends. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Kind Of Like The Masks

Mon, 04 May 2020

The Class of 2020: We never saw it coming. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucky (Meg Bashwiner, Jeffrey Cranor)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

It was different in the beforetimes. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Meg Bashwiner and Jeffrey Cranor The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That No Good Charlie Carter

Thu, 23 Apr 2020

Moments, not memories Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Will Be Kin (Jenina Matthewson, Jeffrey Cranor)

Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Won't someone think of the handsome, beefy firefighters? Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Janina Matthewson and Jeffrey Cranor The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She Was Finally Prepared

Thu, 16 Apr 2020

Can lambs live indoors? Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Knife Sculpture (Meg Bashwiner)

Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Please god, next year together. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essay by Meg Bashwiner The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Year in Jerusalem

Thu, 09 Apr 2020

What we're supposed to do is wait. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It Could Be Glorious (Jeffrey Cranor, Emma Frankland)

Mon, 06 Apr 2020

Stay frightened. Get ready. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Jeffrey Cranor and Emma Frankland The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Spins On

Thu, 02 Apr 2020

Hold on to the gratitude. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink The song "Company of Friends" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provisions (Kate Jones, Brie Williams)

Mon, 30 Mar 2020

My acceptance in this world is provisional. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Kate Jones and Brie Williams The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Disparition Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stories in the Dark (Meg Bashwiner, Jeffrey Cranor)

Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Nobody gets hurt. Everybody gets paid. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink Additional essays by Meg Bashwiner and Jeffrey Cranor The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Lesson of a Plague (Cory Doctorow, Nisi Shawl)

Fri, 13 Mar 2020

Introducing a new kind of current events podcast. An island in a storm of bad headlines. An experiment in public anxiety. Let's get through this year together. Call and leave us a message at (805) 366-3085, and we may include it in a future episode. This show currently does not have any income, and it takes money and a good amount of hours every week to produce. If you find this show helpful, and you have the means, we’d definitely appreciate your support. It will allow us to make this show more sustainable. Thank you. Donation link here. Written and produced by Joseph Fink "Don't Look for the Helpers" by Cory Doctorow "Social Distances" by Nisi Shawl  The song "This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt  All other music by Joseph Fink Logo artwork by Jessica Hayworth A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices