106 episodes
Nocturne Vanessa Lowe
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 1.2K Ratings
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A sound-rich storytelling show that explores the night, the landscape of the unseen, and how thoughts, feelings and behaviors transform in the dark.
Topics range wildly, encompassing a unique and surprising exploration into the darkness.
Episodes are released monthly. Independently produced by Vanessa Lowe since 2014.
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On the North Face
The U.S. Forest Service defines wilderness as having, "outstanding opportunities for solitude". When Adam Danielson summited Mount Shasta, he got more solitude than he would ever want.
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
On the North Face Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling // Jeffrey foster
Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
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The Nyctalops
Many sighted people envision being blind as inhabiting an endless night, but the realities of blindness are often much richer and more varied. Andrew Leland offers glimpses from the Country of the Blind.
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
The Nyctalops Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling // Jeffrey foster // Kid Otter
Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Find Andrew Leland, as well as information about his new memoir, The Country of the Blind, here.
Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
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Angel Shot
Whether it's to hear live music, to hang out, or to hook up, bars and clubs are a big part of nightlife for a lot of people. But going out to a bar is not without risk, particularly for women, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Angel Shot Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling // Myles Boisen // Kid Otter
Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Find info about Safe Bars and Lauren Taylor's other work.
Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
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Nightways
Until fairly recently, there was no distinct focus on the archeology of the night. Lacking a specific nighttime lens through which to view relics from the past, archeologists had been missing an opportunity to capture a whole complete portrait of ancient people's lives. It was kind of like painting a picture and filling in only half the canvas.
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Nightways Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling // Jeffrey Foster // David Hughes // Kid Otter
Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Find Nancy Gonlin's books here.
Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
This episode was brought to you with support from Betterhelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/Nocturne to get 10% off your first month. -
Bonus Episode – Introducing the Podcast, Out There
Hey there - it's Vanessa. There will be a new episode of Nocturne in your feed next week, but in the meantime, I want to share a story from another podcast that I think you’ll really like. The show is called Out There, and it’s one of our fellow podcasts in the Hub & Spoke audio collective.
On the surface, Out There is about the outdoors. But just like the other Hub & Spoke shows, it’s so much more than that. Their stories explore what it means to be human, and they use nature as a lens to help you make sense of the world. You can find Out There wherever you listen to podcasts and at outtherepodcast.com
Story by Stepfanie Aguilar. Editing and sound design by Willow Belden. Music includes selections from Marc Merza and Blue Dot Sessions
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Bump in the Night
An unexplained sound at night is like an actor on a stage, or a mystical beast drawing power from the moon. Without all the other noise competing for attention, sound at night stands out, it travels farther, it bends and shimmers in unexpected ways. It can tantalize, mesmerize, terrify or downright destroy you in irritation. At the very least it can capture the imagination.
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Bump in the Night Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling // Jeffrey Foster
Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka
Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast
Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
This episode was brought to you with support from Storyworth. Visit Storyworth.com/Nocturne today to save $10 on your first purchase.
Customer Reviews
Favorite Podcast, period.
Brilliant show concept -stories of the night; spanning from ancient hidden cave art in France to interviews of people in an Oakland donut shop at 3am. Each episode is its own little world, transporting you to something so far sways and foreign, yet so familiar. Vanessa the host is an expert storyteller, and does a fabulous job of making little movies for your ears. This is my absolute favorite podcast and I’m like an evangelical, spreading the word to any who will listen :)
Night lovers rejoice!
The stories and soundscapes envelope you like a blanket of night. Great for walking, driving at night. I’ve felt seen by a few of these stories, which was a wonderful experience.
Beautiful
Beautifully told stories.