227 - A Word with Dr. Jones

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2023
  • Dr. Jones would like a word… in private.
    Weather: “When a Heart Breaks Slowly“ by Natasha Remi / natasha_remi
    The Voice of Dr. Janet Lubelle is Janet Varney
    Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth www.jessica-hayworth.com/
    Episode transcripts welcometonightvale.com/transcr...
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    Music: Disparition disparition.bandcamp.com
    Logo: Rob Wilson robwilsonwork.com
    Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor
    Narrated by Cecil Baldwin
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    A production of Night Vale Presents. nightvalepresents.com
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Komentáře • 104

  • @chillsahoy2640
    @chillsahoy2640 Před rokem +40

    For a moment I thought Dr Lubelle was going to actually give us the weather. I was getting ready to throw stones at her and yell "INTERLOPER!" because naturally, it is illegal to acknowledge meteorological events.

  • @HoodieHorizon
    @HoodieHorizon Před rokem +77

    my heart sunk when Dr. Lubelle appeared

  • @acrowdofpeople
    @acrowdofpeople Před rokem +59

    I find it upsetting that these scientists are trying to explain away Night Vale, rather than trying to understand it.

  • @mezzorosebane92
    @mezzorosebane92 Před rokem +39

    I actually caught myself yelling at my phone while doing the dishes when I heard her....man...im ready to see her reign end

  • @madsellers4933
    @madsellers4933 Před rokem +60

    By putting her will at the center of objective science, Dr. Lubelle is inherently acting on her own subjective, emotional experience. Science would say she's lost her objectivity and needs to be replaced.

    • @zehsackett6132
      @zehsackett6132 Před rokem +4

      Science doesn't say anything. It's a practice, not a philosophy. Scientists are no more objective than journalists or lawyers.

    • @jamesclark6864
      @jamesclark6864 Před rokem +8

      @@zehsackett6132 True, but there are already notable differences between Dr. Lubelle's practice and how science is actually done. There was no consent given for tests on sentient subjects, which is a failure to adhere to professional ethical standards, and no report released of the procedure used to arrive at the conclusions she reached.

  • @Airress
    @Airress Před rokem +53

    Her finally pointing out the obvious did it for me.

  • @emma_loomis
    @emma_loomis Před rokem +13

    I didn't think I had anger issues untill "dOctOr" Lubelle invaded this broadcast

  • @umbreon013
    @umbreon013 Před rokem +35

    Just the title spiked my blood pressure, the description didn't make me feel any better. Fun!

  • @TomMcMorrow
    @TomMcMorrow Před rokem +20

    This return to the season long Big Bad has been missing for quite some time and I can't tell you how overjoyed I am to see it!
    I have no idea what's going to happen to Night Vale. I hate Doctor Lubelle passionately and that's a compliment. Excellent villain you've created!

  • @martinalarroza5835
    @martinalarroza5835 Před rokem +32

    i finally catch up and was really looking forward to hear cecil say good night, night vale good night before i went to bed, dr lubbele you ruined that for me >:(

  • @TideKeeper
    @TideKeeper Před rokem +5

    CHILLS from this episode, omg...

  • @Msliliheart
    @Msliliheart Před rokem +12

    Cecil is so, someone give our beloved reporter a hug, he believes that everyone can be good but I know from the start that this entire thing is a trap. And now they got Cecil and the radio station. Nauuurrrr

  • @kayladonovan3278
    @kayladonovan3278 Před rokem +8

    carlos please we need you buddy. save cecil and night vale

  • @Salamander2153
    @Salamander2153 Před rokem +8

    Obligatory 'just caught up with night vale!' comment incoming!
    But fr I discovered this podcast a few months ago (only 10 years late, but better late than never!) It's been so enjoyable and gotten me through the most draining work shifts! I'm celebrating with newly bought merch >:) gonna feel weird waiting for new episodes to release, can't wait to see where this arc goes!

  • @rebs2333
    @rebs2333 Před rokem +21

    Omg I tried so hard to imagine an evil doctor talking, but I couldn't stop picturing an evil Korra.

  • @Q-werty30
    @Q-werty30 Před rokem +7

    i got to this point because i was confused on how a faceless radio show man beat sans undertale in the Tumblr TumblrSexyMan competition (you know the one actually hosted on Tumblr) so I decided to binge this series…..
    You could say I got over attached …
    I’m not gonna see this town get “explained away” so fast.
    I’ll see this radio show through until the very atoms of our universe die out…
    And I hope you do too.

  • @galladegamerletsplays
    @galladegamerletsplays Před rokem +5

    NEVER tell a secret to Cecil

  • @ashlingrey
    @ashlingrey Před rokem +3

    I can tell Cecil really enjoys reading the ads for food, water, and air

  • @candlelit33
    @candlelit33 Před rokem +10

    my heartrate, upon seeing this title, increased so much

  • @DANGERINTHEFALLS
    @DANGERINTHEFALLS Před rokem +10

    I really liked how he spoke. His moving words have inspired me to become a medic. Thank you for this moving moment.

  • @sleepyselkiesiren
    @sleepyselkiesiren Před rokem +2

    By far the most fear-inspiring footsteps I've ever heard!

  • @flareinc7413
    @flareinc7413 Před rokem +16

    I really thought Strexcorp or That Beagle were bad.... This woman is horrifying. Hope Night Vale will return to normal once this woman is disposed of.
    (Amazing voice acting btw)

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx Před rokem +5

      I can't wait to see how they defeat her

    • @flareinc7413
      @flareinc7413 Před rokem +2

      @@lilaboxx Hell yes!

    • @Rosales3269
      @Rosales3269 Před rokem +1

      I started this series halfway last year. What's the story behind those two things?

    • @flareinc7413
      @flareinc7413 Před rokem +2

      @@Rosales3269 Strexcorp was the BBEG of season 2 and iirc 3 and was a terrifying corporation led by Kevin who took parts of his ideas from the Smiling God.
      The Beagle was.... Season 4? I think. It was a terrifying demon...thing. Hard to describe.

    • @jamesstonehaus6187
      @jamesstonehaus6187 Před rokem +1

      Look around you.
      Look inside you.
      Go to sleep.

  • @hailtothegeeks
    @hailtothegeeks Před rokem +6

    I'm freaking out

  • @SirSadness
    @SirSadness Před rokem +5

    I just want to see Lubelle trying to explaing Cecil. I want to see her go insane.

  • @amandas8266
    @amandas8266 Před rokem +18

    Anyone else getting Strex vibes from the University?

    • @justeundonut-moi.7979
      @justeundonut-moi.7979 Před rokem +1

      It's even worse than Strex honestly

    • @amandas8266
      @amandas8266 Před rokem +1

      @@justeundonut-moi.7979 True, at least Desert Bluffs, no matter how much they suck, had their own brand of strange.

  • @canteventhough
    @canteventhough Před rokem +3

    I'm terrified for Cecil. And for city council.

  • @thenameless2379
    @thenameless2379 Před rokem +6

    WHAT IS DR. LOUBELLE GONNA DO?! "SCIENCE BEND" NIGHT VALE!
    That's a "Legend" 💜🤘

  • @thepresence365
    @thepresence365 Před rokem +2

    What an episode to catch up on!
    I found Night Vale during the first lockdown. It is wonderful, terrifying, smart, and beautiful.
    I could say more, but all I can think right now (as I am about to walk into work) is: Cecil!!!!!!

  • @felixcosm
    @felixcosm Před rokem +2

    Goddamnit it Cecil, why do you have to be so trusting. But I'm very eager to see where this takes us next! Janet is terrifying and infuriating but so cool

  • @panth753
    @panth753 Před rokem +15

    Time to fight for Night Vale

  • @b1merio
    @b1merio Před rokem +2

    Janet Varney is so much fun as Dr. Lubelle.

  • @gamingvampireking1704
    @gamingvampireking1704 Před rokem +6

    All Hail the Mighty Glow Cloud

    • @alexnorton6850
      @alexnorton6850 Před rokem +1

      I will continue to believe even if night vale residence cant

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx Před rokem +2

      ALL HAIL

  • @juliegolick
    @juliegolick Před rokem +5

    Hot Take: Dr. Lubelle is the Dolores Umbridge of Nightvale

    • @adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559
      @adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559 Před rokem

      Oh my god that’s brilliant

    • @dracorex426
      @dracorex426 Před rokem

      Read Another Book

    • @juliegolick
      @juliegolick Před rokem

      @@dracorex426 Valid point. I try not to reference anything H.P. anymore, and I definitely don't give money to any H.P. intellectual property at this point, but I figured the "Dolores Umbridge" comparison was too on the nose. Rowling is the TERFiest TERF and I am 100% on board with the "read literally any other book" message.

  • @MerewHereret
    @MerewHereret Před rokem +3

    Someone call an exterminator. There's a sentient pile of roaches in the booth and they're skittering all over the sound board.

  • @jessicapriester8861
    @jessicapriester8861 Před rokem +1

    This podcast is full of so many interesting conflicts besides Good vs Evil. I can't think of anything else that has put a spotlight on the kind of black and white thinking represented by the University of What It Is. Can't wait to hear how this season pans out!

  • @iliketoeatbatteries8122

    Every part of this episode after the weather made me sob

  • @jessicahanlon6742
    @jessicahanlon6742 Před rokem

    I KNEW that the smarmy, dispicable voice of Dr. Lubelle sounded familiar! I don't think I will ever hear Janet Varney the same way. 😆

  • @milonotsponsored
    @milonotsponsored Před rokem +7

    they are going to massacre my boy :((((

  • @galladegamerletsplays
    @galladegamerletsplays Před rokem +1

    finally. I've watched EVERY SINGLE episode...well except for the 7 bonus episodes but besides that IT'S OVER...well for now BUT

  • @pizzaridergaming5315
    @pizzaridergaming5315 Před rokem +2

    Oh no 😮

  • @ronin-reverie
    @ronin-reverie Před rokem +3

    HOW DARE!

  • @dracorex426
    @dracorex426 Před rokem +1

    Murder wasn't a crime in Nightvale until after the Sandstorm.

  • @cameronsmith3047
    @cameronsmith3047 Před rokem +3

    This means war

  • @SiiriCressey
    @SiiriCressey Před rokem +1

    The weather was appropriate.

  • @hawk222
    @hawk222 Před rokem +1

    15:42 *FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE HAS BEEN TRIGGERED*

  • @lilaboxx
    @lilaboxx Před rokem +1

    How did Cecil know I'm spring cleaning today

  • @Leoniscordis
    @Leoniscordis Před rokem +2

    The more sinister question I have is.... what happened to Dr. Kayali? What did the university do to her...

  • @obsidian0dragon269
    @obsidian0dragon269 Před rokem +2

    I thought she was going to "explain the weather" for a second >.< Phew
    Edit: I was wrong

  • @peebeejay8213
    @peebeejay8213 Před rokem +1

    Get off our radio Dr. Lubelle! No scientist losers allowed >:(

  • @bubbleshock14
    @bubbleshock14 Před 19 dny

    After the weather when she said that it was just a song, I literally yelled 'shut the f up'. I'm about to fight this woman I swear

  • @MorganRenfield
    @MorganRenfield Před rokem +1

    It's that time again

  • @khaosB47
    @khaosB47 Před rokem +7

    Is anyone else super behind the series now? I'm wondering if I should start all over again :/

    • @redbirdmatches6881
      @redbirdmatches6881 Před rokem +5

      Yeah I wonder how long its gonna take me but it’s probably worth it i miss these soothing vibes ✨

    • @cartoonking1789
      @cartoonking1789 Před rokem +5

      I think it’s worth it, I got into this series about a year ago and I had a huge backlog to get through, but it was worth it😊

    • @thenameless2379
      @thenameless2379 Před rokem +2

      I'm very behind

    • @alexnorton6850
      @alexnorton6850 Před rokem +2

      I find starting at each year is a good place when I haven't listened in a while 💞 that's where major plot points usually start

  • @dracorex426
    @dracorex426 Před rokem

    15:26 Well that was a short episode. Weird that there's so much time left.

  • @Gothhippie667
    @Gothhippie667 Před rokem

    The most Firesign Theater episode yet!!!

  • @TheOwlHat
    @TheOwlHat Před rokem +3

    gods i wish i knew where i left off of you

  • @Msliliheart
    @Msliliheart Před rokem

    Also her voice is so beautiful, gdi, I dislike her character but her voice is just *chef's kiss*

  • @caleightilson8030
    @caleightilson8030 Před 11 měsíci

    Does this mean we won't be getting anymore weather music? Since she explained that it wasn't weather?

  • @truantverreaux5483
    @truantverreaux5483 Před rokem

    what happened to the audio quality? i was just checking on this episode out of curiosity cause im listening to the older ones and for some reason the voice sounds, a bit less easy to hear then the older recordings

  • @noahg6024
    @noahg6024 Před rokem +1

    She almost had a point, but then became a megalomaniac.

  • @zacwolfe6701
    @zacwolfe6701 Před rokem +2

    Future episodes must be without Weather for continuity. Good in-universe send off, I hope Unlicensed is successful.

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx Před rokem

      I think this wont be permanent, I guess they'll return to some status quo after Dr Lubelle is defeated

  • @SiiriCressey
    @SiiriCressey Před rokem

    15:42 GRRRRRRRRRRR EVERYBODY HATE NOW

  • @galladegamerletsplays
    @galladegamerletsplays Před rokem +2

    no you CAN'T just end it on a shows over you CANNOT do that

  • @jamesstonehaus6187
    @jamesstonehaus6187 Před rokem

    This felt weirdly like science denial by the writers.

  • @JosiahSBriney
    @JosiahSBriney Před rokem +1

    200th veiw1

  • @Sekhubara
    @Sekhubara Před rokem +5

    My hypothesis: Cecil was in a car accident ten years ago and currently lays in a coma. Night Vale is his brain's way of making sense of his reality. The University of What It Is is actually the medical staff in the real world trying to wake him up, which his mind interprets as slowly destroying Night Vale.

    • @adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559
      @adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559 Před rokem +6

      Why would you do this ? :( /nm

    • @Sekhubara
      @Sekhubara Před rokem +3

      @adrienne-ukulelecraftsandm559 Oh... I just realised this is something the University of What It Is would say. Sorry... :(

  • @Indykitty1
    @Indykitty1 Před rokem

    Nah just go back and forth non linerarly

  • @tohitarmorclass0846
    @tohitarmorclass0846 Před rokem +2

    The university of what it is arc is ruining this show

    • @zacwolfe6701
      @zacwolfe6701 Před rokem

      Might be in-universe ending. The podcast has been on for 10+ years

    • @wilan6340
      @wilan6340 Před rokem +6

      I genuinely find it the most interesting thing that's happened to this story in a long time. This story has been going on for a VERY long time now and at some point new episodes kinda started feeling like reheated status quo. This University arc is shaking things up like nothing else and legit feels like a threat. It feels like a reverse descent into madness, an... ascent into logic.
      I hope they don't magically undo the damage they caused and that the characters they explained away will stay explained.

    • @lilaboxx
      @lilaboxx Před rokem +1

      ​@@zacwolfe6701 I don't think so, I think they wouldn't just let it end without announcing that it's the final "season", there were threats to night vale before but despite this one being more serious I think they can resolve it

    • @fauxclaws
      @fauxclaws Před 5 měsíci

      I don't know why everyone keeps saying that, this is the best arc we've had in awhile, it finally feels like there's real stakes to get invested in like the strexcorp arc.

  • @ErurainonTheWhite
    @ErurainonTheWhite Před rokem

    Janet sounds and acts like Kamala Harris. She’s just as bad for Night Vale as Harris is for the US.