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How We Say Goodnight
Nov 23, 2025 · 26:57

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 into the dark unknown, hoping that the world will reassemble recognizable, and …

Ultra
Aug 6, 2025 · 40:08

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 himself, breaking records, and following his dreams, one step at a time. Suppo…

Shared Space
Jun 2, 2025 · 34:37

Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human's have become the dominant force shaping the moon's environment. As humans race forward into deeper exploration and …

The Night Self
Mar 18, 2025 · 31:50

Many of us have struggled with insomnia at various times in our lives. Annabel Abbs' journey through insomnia led her to discoveries that completely changed her life. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/noct…

Impression
Jan 27, 2025 · 30:22

Nathanael Gray paints dramatic landscapes of wild nature. He paints them in the dark. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/nocturnepodcast [meta_gallery_slider] Impression Credits Nocturne is produc…

Henry 1
Nov 27, 2024 · 33:32

"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 their kind in the country. They're the only one in the country that does long line…

Into Under Through Again
Sep 26, 2024 · 34:18

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 turns out, the night, with it's hidden, pulse quickening, mystery, may not be …

Tom and Savannah
Aug 2, 2024 · 37:51

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 globe. Tom is the 10th man to walk around the world, and Savannah is the firs…

Noctalgia
May 31, 2024 · 39:05

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 mobilize the energy and spirit to fight for it? Some people in Point Reyes Station, i…

Balaclava
Apr 5, 2024 · 28:41

As winter fades into memory in the northern hemisphere, many breathe sighs of relief, looking forward to longer days and the warmth of the sun inviting time spent outside. But some are not so excited, hanging on to the …

Merlin Tuttle
Mar 2, 2024 · 37:12

This episode is about the only mammal that can fly, one that's reviled, but actually pretty darned gentle, unlike in the vampire stories that sprung up around it. But it's also about the dogged man who's been working on…

Nocturnalia
Jan 18, 2024 · 42:46

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 action, but we also need to take the time to appreciate the world around us - the…

Season of Night
Dec 21, 2023 · 30:01

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 walk through the glowing streets of the Mission District in San Francisco, carry…

East of Nowhere
Nov 30, 2023 · 33:38

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 barren desert, surrounded by art made from trash? The answer is East Jesus. Suppo…

The Light That Gives
Oct 18, 2023 · 28:04

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 art installation. Ten years later, the Bay Lights went dark, but Davis' mission i…

On the North Face
Sep 21, 2023 · 42:00

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 w…

The Nyctalops
Jul 18, 2023 · 34:31

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 Noctur…

Angel Shot
Jun 26, 2023 · 37:24

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 peop…

Nightways
May 22, 2023 · 41:02

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…

Bump in the Night
Apr 27, 2023 · 37:15

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 an…

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