"Welcome to Night Vale" is a popular podcast that presents a fictional desert town called Night Vale. The show is structured as a community radio broadcast, featuring news, weather, and announcements about the peculiar happenings in the town, such as glowing clouds, mysterious government agencies, and supernatural beings. The podcast is known for its unique blend of humor, surrealism, and horror. Created by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, it has gained a dedicated fanbase since its debut in 2012. The storytelling often includes quirky characters, like the friendly but enigmatic Cecil Baldwin, who serves as the narrator.