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Peering into the dusty corners of the night. Produced by Vanessa Lowe. www.nocturnepodcast.org
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In the documentary film, Nocturnes, the tiny fluttering nocturnal creatures who inhabit the Himalayan forest between India and Bhutan offer...
Hello dear listener, Vanessa here. First off, I want to let you know about a unique in-person event that Nocturne will be part of in the San...
Lullabies and goodnight wishes are thought to soothe both the giver and the receiver. They're an anchor in time, as we send each other off i...
When Michael Koppy was a kid, he fell in love with running, logging a thousand miles in one summer. In his eighth decade, he's still pushing...
Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human's have become the dominant force shapi...
Many of us have struggled with insomnia at various times in our lives. Annabel Abbs' journey through insomnia led her to discoveries that co...
Nathanael Gray paints dramatic landscapes of wild nature. He paints them in the dark. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/noctur...
"Henry 1" is the Sonoma Country Sheriff's Office helicopter rescue unit. They're available 24/7, and are one of the busiest programs of thei...
Nocturne is turning 10 YEARS OLD next month! In honor of this huge milestone, we are revisiting an early listener favorite, with a twist. It...
An early tragedy led Tom Turcich to examine what he wanted out of life, so over the course of seven years, he and Savannah walked around the...
As the world changes around us, how do we balance grief and gratitude? How do we stay connected enough to what we love, to be able to mobili...
As winter fades into memory in the northern hemisphere, many breathe sighs of relief, looking forward to longer days and the warmth of the s...
This episode is about the only mammal that can fly, one that's reviled, but actually pretty darned gentle, unlike in the vampire stories tha...
There's a lot to be sad, stressed and upset about in the world right now. It's important to give those things our focus and attention and ac...
It's the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere - the longest night of the year. Come along as we gather with a group of strangers and w...
What leads a 21-year-old to leave the college of her dreams and travel clear across the country to live off grid, in the middle of a vast ba...
In 2013, Ben Davis had the crazy idea to light up the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for it's 75th birthday, and turn it into a nightly ar...
The U.S. Forest Service defines wilderness as having, "outstanding opportunities for solitude". When Adam Danielson summited Mount Shasta, h...
Many sighted people envision being blind as inhabiting an endless night, but the realities of blindness are often much richer and more varie...
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 t...
Until fairly recently, there was no distinct focus on the archeology of the night. Lacking a specific nighttime lens through which to view r...
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 comp...
Cristina Gil began her career as an architect in Colombia. As she worked and traveled, she started thinking about how lighting could be part...
In most major urban and suburban areas in the U.S., it’s easy to take for granted that the streets are for cars – that’s just the way it is...
In a world where the nutritional needs of sex workers is not given much consideration, Nikeisah Newton feeds strippers the most scrumptious,...
From tree surfing to sleeping in trees, Peter Jenkins has done it all. And he’s spent more than half his life teaching others how to do it,...
There are some experiences that, while wonderful at any time, are amplified in their wonderfulness when they happen at night. This is one of...
Monte Rio is a tiny peaceful Northern California town, nestled in a hilly forest of redwoods, beside a river. Who’s starting all the fires?
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about what it would feel like to take a long walk through a dark, dark night, without fear. So, I decided t...
You won't find the word "Tenebrisology" in the dictionary - yet. It means, "the study of natural darkness", and it was created by Jane Slade...
I rarely talk about the fact that I pretty much always feel hyperaware, if not nervous, when I'm out alone at night. I'm embarrassed to admi...
Amanda and her husband went out on a guided nighttime kayaking tour for their anniversary. What they'd hoped would be a relaxing, romantic e...
Some things can only really be experienced in a dark theater full of people. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with its midnight shows spanning...
When you're at the Oakland Zoo at night you can see the glow of the city in the sky overhead. But down on the ground, in amongst the animals...
Pedram's dog, KitKat, is the most important thing in his life - their close emotional bond is a source of comfort and delight. But this bond...
Astronomer James Lowenthal gave a TEDx talk in 2016 warning that with the availability of cheap LED lights, light pollution around the world...
Dvora has interacted with elemental spirits since she was a child. She's learned to set boundaries, so as not to be attacked or taken advant...
Danny's first skydiving experience set him on course to do something that most people would never dream of doing, something that for most pe...
Clustering around the warmth and power of a campfire, it feels like the edges of people get softened - we speak and listen to each other dif...
There are only 6000 tule elk left in the world, all of them found in California. Some of them roam along the coastal hills of Point Reyes Na...
Kim felt an irresistible pull toward life on the road - the traveler's lifestyle, without schedules or responsibilities. Hopping freight tra...
Grace felt everything deeply from an early age. She was having panic attacks at 9 years old, and separation anxiety in middle school. The an...
Tonight, as you're lying in bed, take a moment to think about the fact that in the night sky right above you, a massive river of birds is on...
Most parents would never consider leaving their kids in the dark woods at night, and letting them find their way back. The Dutch do just tha...
When Lia Ditton set out from San Francisco to row alone across the Pacific Ocean she was confident that she would make it to Hawaii. But whe...
I've been thinking about fear, and movement, and exploration, and safety. I've been thinking about barriers, and perimeters - those we creat...
The night represents a slowing, quiet contemplation, autonomy, dreams ... the dominion of rest. But Grind Culture tells us that our worth is...
Alec had spent countless summer days near Mammoth Pool Reservoir, in the Sierra National Forest. His memories were filled with fun and relax...
The challenges of being unhoused are almost too many to count. They take on a distinct flavor at night.
A walk through a park, an urban rooftop, a forest trail - all of these are one experience in broad daylight, and entirely another after nigh...
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