Post by: Solovei on April 21, 2015, 02:50:06 PM
If you like creepy things that are also funny in a quirky way, you should definitely check out this podcast. The voice acting is amazing and the music is also really good. They've been going for almost 3 years now and there's this whole mythology built up around it, it. is. great.
Anyway, feel free to discuss anything and everything WTNV related here!
Post by: Haiz on April 21, 2015, 02:59:59 PM
Post by: Solovei on April 21, 2015, 03:05:56 PM
ahhhhhhhhhh i haven't caught up in like ten thousand years, but i went to their live show in oslo in november (or was it october)!!!!!!!!!! it was amazingI went to one in Vancouver! My friends and I were all cosplaying and I hung around afterwards and got autographs and handshakes and A HUG FROM CARLOS
Post by: Haiz on April 21, 2015, 03:09:29 PM
I went to one in Vancouver! My friends and I were all cosplaying and I hung around afterwards and got autographs and handshakes and A HUG FROM CARLOSaaaaaaaaaaa that must have been SO NICE
they were too worn out to have meet-and-greets at the one in Oslo :/// but it was super nice either way
(we sat outside in the november cold waiting super long before realizing they weren't coming out ahaha ha.....)
Post by: Vafhudr on April 21, 2015, 03:13:06 PM
Post by: Solovei on April 21, 2015, 03:26:29 PM
I went to the presentation in Victoria B.C. - It was a splendid evening, to say the least. It was held at the music conservatory, which is a converted church, so the music sounded awesome and the atmosphere was amazing.Oh, I think I saw pictures from there! Or, of the church at least.
Post by: AuthorOfLight on April 21, 2015, 04:05:42 PM
Post by: Sadoka on April 21, 2015, 04:39:06 PM
I went to one in Vancouver! My friends and I were all cosplaying and I hung around afterwards and got autographs and handshakes and A HUG FROM CARLOS
You met Carlos?? I just want to know...
...was his hair perfect?
Post by: Aprillen on April 21, 2015, 05:07:01 PM
I was thinking of trying to get tickets to the Copenhagen show, but I think they sold out pretty quickly, and I didn't feel like going on my own.
Post by: Solovei on April 21, 2015, 05:20:02 PM
You met Carlos?? I just want to know...I can confirm that Carlos does indeed have perfect hair and is basically an all-around great human being.
...was his hair perfect?
I'm a few eps behind, but have them on my phone, ready to be listened to!Yeah, I was up like two hours before the tickets went on sale, refreshing like the wind XD I'm kind of sad that they didn't go to Canada on this most recent tour, hopefully they'll come back soon!
I was thinking of trying to get tickets to the Copenhagen show, but I think they sold out pretty quickly, and I didn't feel like going on my own.
Post by: Blackjazz on April 21, 2015, 06:33:33 PM
Post by: Solovei on April 21, 2015, 07:02:27 PM
I just started listening to this, actually! I'm only on like the sixth episode, but I love it! I keep laughing at stuff and when I try to describe it my family looks at me like I'm crazy. It's great. XDI know! It's so hard to explain what makes it great without like, forcing people to listen. I've tried, and it only seems to work some of the time.
Post by: OrigamiOwl on April 21, 2015, 07:48:42 PM
Post by: princeofdoom on April 21, 2015, 09:15:49 PM
Post by: Blackjazz on April 21, 2015, 11:58:54 PM
I know! It's so hard to explain what makes it great without like, forcing people to listen. I've tried, and it only seems to work some of the time.
At least you got it to work some of the time! Really, even when they hear snippets all I get is O_o as a reaction. There is nothing I can do to make them stay and listen. One day, I shall succeed...
Post by: Sadoka on April 22, 2015, 12:05:31 AM
A cool thing to do is to look up all of his lines, only translated. I was surprised a lot by what he was actually saying.
Post by: Solovei on April 22, 2015, 01:03:17 AM
I am by no means caught up, but just want to say that the Apache Tracker is my favorite character. His stoic, heroic, semi-offensive Native American Russian persona places him high in the ranks for me! Also, his heroic sacrifice at the bowling alley keeps him solidly in the top spot.As someone who speaks Russian, it wasn't really a surprise for me :)
A cool thing to do is to look up all of his lines, only translated. I was surprised a lot by what he was actually saying.
Post by: Fen Shen on April 22, 2015, 06:32:26 AM
The creepy but calm atmosphere is really fascinating and there are so many creative ideas in these "announcements".
Post by: kahli on April 22, 2015, 10:42:12 AM
Post by: Solovei on April 22, 2015, 11:27:17 AM
Thanks to everyone who pointed me to this! I just listened to the first episode and am now pondering if I can delay my poor neglected responsibilities for another twenty minutes...Of course you can, Fen Shen! There's 66 more episodes to go through! It only gets better after the first episode, trust me. Cecil kind of settles into his character more and we get to know him a little better, too.
The creepy but calm atmosphere is really fascinating and there are so many creative ideas in these "announcements".
Post by: Fen Shen on April 22, 2015, 01:43:05 PM
Post by: Solovei on April 22, 2015, 02:01:34 PM
Hehe, I already listened to the next two episodes while doing the dishes and cooking. I guess I'll volunteer for more household tasks in the next days... ;DWhen I started listening I was working at this job where there was a lot of very repetitive computer things involved, and thankfully the supervisors didn't care at all if people listened to music or whatever, so I caught up really fast by listening through the episodes at work.
Post by: Aprillen on April 22, 2015, 03:37:31 PM
Post by: Stefanyeah on April 22, 2015, 05:05:33 PM
And since I'm also a Jason Webley fan the weather and live episodes held some nice surprises for me. *flails*
I saw them in Berlin. Thankfully, the crew had managed the only train from Munich to Berlin that day since the thrains were on strike. It was amazing. :D And I got me a photo with Cecil with a photobombing by Jeffrey Cranor. :P
Post by: Solovei on April 22, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
I know there's a lot of play or words and figurative language and references to stuff, so I wonder how that translates to a different culture
Post by: Haiz on April 22, 2015, 05:38:22 PM
I'm curious, those of you in Europe, how did you find listening to WTNV as a non-native English speaker? (Technically I should count myself in that group also, but I live in an english-speaking country so I feel like it's a bit different? Sorry if I've offended anyone with this question...)I find it pretty easy, BUT as a scandinavian I'm more than used to everything on TV Not Being Dubbed. I mean, it's definitely easier for me to catch podcast english than, say, the danish lecturer......... or even a lot of norwegian people with not-even-that-thick dialects.............
I know there's a lot of play or words and figurative language and references to stuff, so I wonder how that translates to a different culture
references are a bit hard to catch, though. Mostly I won't even know it's a reference? they did actually reference norwegian pop-culture at the oslo show, though, which was pretty amazing
Post by: Stefanyeah on April 22, 2015, 06:43:21 PM
I don't know about references though. I might miss some, but I won't even notice I did until I find some website or blog pointing them out.
Non-dubbed TV… Lucky you. I was shocked to discover that my Doctor Who and Sherlock DVDs even came without subtiltles, but only English audio. Whereas the Dark Knight DVD a Dutch friend send me comes with Dutch subtitles, German subtitles and even German audio…
Post by: Ann Marie on April 22, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
Went to the live show in Oakland last night. XD But my just-turned 16yo is the big fan here. She was starry-eyed through the whole thing.
Post by: Solovei on April 22, 2015, 09:23:43 PM
This is timely.Ooooh how was it? Please tell us EVERYTHING.
Went to the live show in Oakland last night. XD But my just-turned 16yo is the big fan here. She was starry-eyed through the whole thing.
Post by: Wolfram on April 23, 2015, 08:56:51 AM
I'm curious, those of you in Europe, how did you find listening to WTNV as a non-native English speaker? (Technically I should count myself in that group also, but I live in an english-speaking country so I feel like it's a bit different? Sorry if I've offended anyone with this question...)
I know there's a lot of play or words and figurative language and references to stuff, so I wonder how that translates to a different culture
It was not an issue while listening to the podcast because you can always rewind, but during the live show in Paris it was a little more difficult
Post by: Fen Shen on April 23, 2015, 09:04:39 AM
Quote from: Solovei
how did you find listening to WTNV as a non-native English speaker?The narrator is easy enough to understand for me because he is always speaking so calmly and clearly. I guess I miss some of the references, but that doesn't diminish the fun. I'm always looking for good ways to keep up my English listening comprehension. After watching three series of Downton Abbey, it is fun to listen to some American English as a change ;)
Post by: Ann Marie on April 23, 2015, 10:54:53 PM
Ooooh how was it? Please tell us EVERYTHING.
It was great to see everyone in person! I asked my daughter what she liked and she went starry-eyed again and basically retold the whole show to me. I know they are releasing it online later so I don't want to say too much.
We were both impressed with the skinnyness of Carlos' jeans though. Don't even know how he got those on, dang. And the part where he and Cecil were talking was flipping adorable.
Post by: Solovei on April 23, 2015, 11:35:35 PM
It was great to see everyone in person! I asked my daughter what she liked and she went starry-eyed again and basically retold the whole show to me. I know they are releasing it online later so I don't want to say too much.Haha, that's an interesting thing to be impressed by!
We were both impressed with the skinnyness of Carlos' jeans though. Don't even know how he got those on, dang. And the part where he and Cecil were talking was flipping adorable.
Cecil and Carlos were a big draw for me in the beginning, I definitely can say I came into the fandom for them and stayed for... well, everything else.
Post by: Ann Marie on April 23, 2015, 11:55:10 PM
Cecil and Carlos were a big draw for me in the beginning, I definitely can say I came into the fandom for them and stayed for... well, everything else.
I definitely like my creepy entertainment media to have an element of cute. :-)
Post by: Solovei on May 01, 2015, 02:45:42 AM
WHAT THE HELL YOU GUYS.
whaaaaat.
Post by: Stefanyeah on May 01, 2015, 07:19:52 AM
Spoiler: show
So many questions once you start thinking about it or see your tumblr dash…
Post by: Solovei on May 01, 2015, 11:21:07 AM
Just finished it. Did not expect that end.Spoiler: show
So many questions once you start thinking about it or see your tumblr dash…
Spoiler: show
Post by: Stefanyeah on May 01, 2015, 03:04:12 PM
Spoiler: show
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Post by: Solovei on May 01, 2015, 07:26:30 PM
I found this on TV Tropes:Spoiler: show
Spoiler: show
Post by: Stefanyeah on May 02, 2015, 09:14:28 AM
I found this on TV Tropes:Spoiler: show
TV Tropes for the rescue! (not gonna go there now, I'll forget to eat again… That side is a black hole, I swear.)
Spoiler: show
Post by: Solovei on May 02, 2015, 11:07:26 AM
TV Tropes for the rescue! (not gonna go there now, I'll forget to eat again… That side is a black hole, I swear.)Spoiler: show
Well, a lot of people have brought up the possibility of
Spoiler: show
Post by: starfallz on May 02, 2015, 02:10:21 PM
Post by: Solovei on May 03, 2015, 01:06:16 PM
Solo sucked me into WTNV, so I'm now a fan. Only just finished episode 13, so it will probably take me a while to catch up.*evil laughter*
I seem to suck you into a lot of things, though... >_>;;;
Post by: starfallz on May 03, 2015, 03:08:01 PM
*evil laughter*
I seem to suck you into a lot of things, though... >_>;;;
That's because you are an evil person and I have no self will. ;D
Post by: Stefanyeah on May 03, 2015, 07:34:24 PM
I did some binge listening last year when becoming a fan, up to the Old Oak Doors episodes. And then I had to wait for the next updates…
Post by: viola on May 16, 2015, 05:29:17 PM
I just listened to yesterday's episode (68)
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Post by: Solovei on May 16, 2015, 05:35:19 PM
Yay more Night Vale fans! My friend and I were spectulating the other day about how Night Vale would exist in the world of SSSS.Well the 3rd anniversary of the show is coming up in... *checks calendar* exactly a month, and you know they always have HUGE GIANT WHAM STUFF happening on the anniversary episodes - I have a feeling that whatever will happen this year will somehow involve
I just listened to yesterday's episode (68)Spoiler: show
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Post by: Pyrite on May 16, 2015, 05:48:11 PM
Post by: Ana Nymus on May 16, 2015, 10:19:09 PM
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My friend and I were speculating the other day about how Night Vale would exist in the world of SSSS.
Hello! I'm the previously mentioned friend, and now I can't get this idea out of my head.
Warning: Wild fanatical speculation ahead :P
Even though it's hot in the desert, I think a small community could survive there. I don't live in a desert, but I do believe that it can get pretty cold there at night, and there wouldn't be too much shelter to build nests. There are also likely going to be fewer mammals (and I think mammals are the only animals that get infected?) in the desert when compared to, say, a forest, so the ones that do become infected might move to other areas. And we know that Night Vale is a "small desert community", presumably far from any city. So, it might not be too insane to think that a town like Night Vale could survive. Plus, the inhabitants are so crazy, what's an apocalyptic infection to add to the list?
...I have no idea how to end a post in a non-awkward way.
Post by: Ragnarok on March 14, 2016, 09:40:20 AM
That is all.
Post by: ginger on March 14, 2016, 02:11:29 PM
:D
I'm so far beyond the current WTNV episodes but I have a great love for it and need to catch up soon. And it turns out Cecil Baldwin is apparently a friend of a friend so there's a possibility that I could encounter him irl one day. It happened that I was in the same city as a live show but was unable to attend, because I was there to do some choral music and was in rehearsal during the show.
Also, when I was in New York City they did a live show in my hometown. :') We just traded places, I suppose.
Post by: viola on March 14, 2016, 02:12:41 PM
HOW AM I ONLY JUST NOW FINDING THIS THREAD?!
:D
I'm so far beyond the current WTNV episodes but I have a great love for it and need to catch up soon. And it turns out Cecil Baldwin is apparently a friend of a friend so there's a possibility that I could encounter him irl one day. It happened that I was in the same city as a live show but was unable to attend, because I was there to do some choral music and was in rehearsal during the show.
Also, when I was in New York City they did a live show in my hometown. :') We just traded places, I suppose.
It is my life goal right now to see them live. Ahhhh come back to canadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! *flails at night vale*
Post by: Ana Nymus on March 14, 2016, 03:20:59 PM
HOW AM I ONLY JUST NOW FINDING THIS THREAD?!
Because before today, the last post was 10 months ago. I know that because it was my post (my 5th post :O)
That's really cool about Cecil Baldwin being a friend of a friend! I got to go backstage after a showing of Beauty and the Beast on Broadway for the same reason!
*joins in flailing for another North America tour*
Post by: Ragnarok on March 18, 2016, 11:12:30 PM
Post by: Ana Nymus on March 18, 2016, 11:50:37 PM
Personally, my favorite bits were some of the earlier episodes, a bit before Strexcorp. Decent sound quality, and very, very creepy. Triptych, though, shows promise that Nightvale can remain just as creepy 70 or so episodes in.
Ohhhh yes, Triptych sent chills down my spine. I do hope they continue to be as creatively creepy as they were in the early days, especially since it seems we've begun gearing up for the next anniversary episode.
Post by: OwlsG0 on March 23, 2016, 03:16:57 AM
All hail the Glow Cloud indeed
Post by: Fen Shen on March 24, 2016, 05:04:44 AM
"When confronted with someone whose “normal” is not our “normal,” we are forced to confront the most frightening prospect of all: that there is no such thing as “normal.” Just the accidental cultural moment we happened to be born into, a cultural happenstance that never existed before, and will never exist again." (Citation from the transcription (http://cecilspeaks.tumblr.com/post/140263963116/episode-83-one-normal-town))
Now I'm trying hard to think of other examples in which WTNV took up a political position somehow, but can't really fix an episode.
Do you remember any?
Post by: OwlsG0 on March 24, 2016, 05:25:57 AM
I just listened to Episode 83 (One Normal Town) and I think it might have been inspired by actual current events. I don't know how prevalent the European refugee crisis is in news and discussions in the US. But in our current situation, for me it felt like it was directly written in that regard.
"When confronted with someone whose “normal” is not our “normal,” we are forced to confront the most frightening prospect of all: that there is no such thing as “normal.” Just the accidental cultural moment we happened to be born into, a cultural happenstance that never existed before, and will never exist again." (Citation from the transcription (http://cecilspeaks.tumblr.com/post/140263963116/episode-83-one-normal-town))
Now I'm trying hard to think of other examples in which WTNV took up a political position somehow, but can't really fix an episode.
Do you remember any?
Not really, apart from vague hints across the series to xenophobia. For example, the time there was a circus in town and the Night Valians chased them off with torches, and the on-going thing with Desert Bluffs (though that phobia proved rational).
Also, the show's absolute refusal to exclude POC and LGBTQ characters. They've always been a very inclusive show, you know? I wouldn't be surprised if there are things we're both missing about the Night Vale team's politics
Post by: Ragnarok on March 24, 2016, 05:42:23 AM
Also, the show's absolute refusal to exclude POC and LGBTQ characters. They've always been a very inclusive show, you know? I wouldn't be surprised if there are things we're both missing about the Night Vale team's politics
Night Vale itself probably has a reason for why they don't have the usual American baggage for LGBT people. Kinda sad when a town of Eldritch Abomination is more accepting than your own. :P
Also, refresh my memory on what POC means?
Post by: OwlsG0 on March 24, 2016, 05:44:37 AM
Night Vale itself probably has a reason for why they don't have the usual American baggage for LGBT people. Kinda sad when a town of Eldritch Abomination is more accepting than your own. :P
Also, refresh my memory on what POC means?
Person Of Colour
They even changed Carlos's voice actor to his current one, Dylan Marron, when they figured out their fandom had head-canoned Carlos as Latino.
I guess when some people are literally disembodied adult male hands, you just don't freak out about the little things like sexuality?
Post by: Fen Shen on March 24, 2016, 05:55:36 AM
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Also, the show's absolute refusal to exclude POC and LGBTQ characters. They've always been a very inclusive show, you know?That is a good point, of course this is also a political statement in some way.
Post by: SilverTiger on March 30, 2016, 04:44:41 AM
Makes me want to relisten to Condos...
Post by: Ragnarok on April 22, 2016, 05:46:38 AM