36 episodes

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.

Our Plague Year Night Vale Presents

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 438 Ratings

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.

    Our Third Plague Year

    Our Third Plague Year

    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

    • 11 min
    The Once and Future Plague Year

    The Once and Future Plague Year

    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

    • 14 min
    Panic Attack at the Aquarium

    Panic Attack at the Aquarium

    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

    • 24 min
    One Plague Year Later (Cory Doctorow, Nisi Shawl)

    One Plague Year Later (Cory Doctorow, Nisi Shawl)

    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

    • 19 min
    Like an Orphaned Kitten

    Like an Orphaned Kitten

    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

    • 17 min
    A Little Comorbidity (Meg Bashwiner)

    A Little Comorbidity (Meg Bashwiner)

    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

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
438 Ratings

438 Ratings

EmperorJulia ,

It’s the little comforts

Looking back on this past year as things open up again, I realize how much this podcast helped me get through those first few rough months (and some months in between). It encouraged me to keep listening to shows, reading, and writing in a time when everything felt overwhelming. It was the perfect solution to feeling like you needed to connect with others. I was worried about my father who lived alone, and being able to send him these episodes and share them made all the difference to my anxiety!

Sandiipantz ,

At the time

It was exactly what I needed

peculiarcube ,

Comforting sense of community

Our Plague Year is such a comforting show. Listening feels like a nice hug from an old friend, a reassurance that you’re not alone. It’s incredibly well-done and I look forward to episodes each month.

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