Hold onto your hats – extraordinary events strike the Orbiting Human Circus! Featuring John Cameron Mitchell, Julian Koster, and Drew Callander. A new part of the janitor’s story will be told live in 2017. Tour dates coming soon at www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows. Thanks to Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans and Blue Apron for supporting our show. Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals free&nbsp;— with free shipping — by going to BlueApron.com/OHC, and check out Rocket Mortgage’s transparent, totally online home loan process today at QuickenLoans.com/OHC. Written and created by Julian Koster. Co-directed by and developed with Ellie Heyman. Produced by Christy Gressman. Featuring musical composition and arrangement by Thomas Hughes and music by The Music Tapes. Full credits: www.orbitinghumancircus.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network: www.nightvalepresents.com

Season One, Episode 7

The fate of the janitor—and the show—hang in the balance as the Orbiting Human Circus races towards its breathtaking conclusion! Featuring John Cameron Mitchell, Julian Koster, Drew Callander, and Susannah Flood, with Cecil Baldwin and Shannon Conley. 2017 tour dates—and other exciting announcements—coming soon at www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows. Thanks to Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans and Blue Apron for supporting our show. Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals free—with free shipping—by going to BlueApron.com/OHC, and check out Rocket Mortgage's transparent, totally online home loan process today at QuickenLoans.com/OHC. Written and created by Julian Koster. Co-directed by and developed with Ellie Heyman. Produced by Christy Gressman. Featuring musical composition and arrangement by Thomas Hughes and music by The Music Tapes. Full credits: www.orbitinghumancircus.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network: www.nightvalepresents.com

Season One, Episode 8

Julian reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets and stories of the Orbiting Human Circus (and answers your questions!) in this special bonus episode. If you liked the songs the Janitor sang on the show, you can get them on a new EP by the Music Tapes called The Orbiting Human Circus, out on Merge Records on February 10, 2017 (and available for pre-order on February 8). For more information, go to mergerecords.com or orbitinghumancircus.com. We will be back with Season Two! In the meantime, keep checking orbitinghumancircus.com for news about 2017 tour dates and a different Orbiting Human Circus podcast to come this spring! Thanks to Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans for supporting our show. Check out Rocket Mortgage’s transparent, totally online home loan process today at QuickenLoans.com/OHC. Written and created by Julian Koster. Co-directed by and developed with Ellie Heyman. Produced by Christy Gressman. Featuring musical composition and arrangement by Thomas Hughes and music by The Music Tapes. Full credits: www.orbitinghumancircus.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network: www.nightvalepresents.com

Season One, Bonus Episode (your questions)

The Janitor and the Narrator have a&nbsp;discussion. For May and June 2017 U.S. tour dates, go to www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows.&nbsp; The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) is written and created by Julian Koster. Co-directed by and developed with Ellie Heyman. Produced by Christy Gressman. Featuring musical composition and arrangement by Thomas Hughes and music by The Music Tapes. Full credits: www.orbitinghumancircus.com Part of the Night Vale Presents network: www.nightvalepresents.com

A Scene: At the Eiffel Tower (and an announcement)

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony. Found in a rubbish pile in Paris, this astonishing recording was passed from hand to hand until it became a French holiday classic. A story about one who disappeared, one who ran away, and the secret of how clouds are born. The 2nd Imaginary Symphony premieres on May 10, 2017, with four new episodes — followed by a bonus fifth episode — to be released every other Wednesday. Part of the Night Vale Presents network, www.nightvalepresents.com. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player via orbitinghumancircus.libsyn.com. The Orbiting Human Circus is on tour in May and June 2017! Come visit your friends the Janitor, the Narrator, and the Orchestral live, and walk into the world of the Orbiting Human Circus. For dates, www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows. Written, Directed, and Audio Produced by Julian Koster,&nbsp; Performed by Brian Dewan, and Produced for Podcasting by Christy Gressman,&nbsp; with&nbsp;  Augustus Plumb as Himself,&nbsp; 2nd Imaginary Symphony Music by Julian Koster and the Music Tapes,&nbsp; PBC Music by Thomas Hughes,&nbsp; Musique Concrète by JM Koster with W Cullen Hart, J Dahl, and JN Mangum,&nbsp; Magic Tape Organ by Eric Harris,&nbsp; Euphonium and Trumpet by R Cucchiaro,&nbsp; Fun Machine by Jeremy Barnes, and Logo by Julian Koster.

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony, Trailer

Found in a rubbish pile in Paris, this astonishing recording was passed from hand to hand until it became a French holiday classic. A story about one who ran away, one who disappeared, and the secret of how clouds are born. An Orbiting Human Circus Special from Julian Koster, premiering on May 10, 2017 with new episodes every other Wednesday through July 7, 2017. Part of the Night Vale Presents network. Come visit your friends the Janitor, the Narrator, and the Orkestral live, and walk into the world of the Orbiting Human Circus in May and June 2017. For upcoming North American tour dates, visit www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/ohc. Written, directed, and audio produced by Julian Koster,Performed by Brian Dewan,Produced for Podcasting by Christy Gressman, With Augustus Plumb as Himself, 2nd Imaginary Symphony Music by Julian Koster and the Music Tapes,PBC Music by Thomas Hughes,Sound Effects/Musique Concrète by JM Koster with W Cullen Hart, J Dahl, and JN Mangum,Magic Tape Organ by Eric Harris,Euphonium and Trumpet by R Cucchiaro, andLogo by Julian Koster. For more information, see www.orbitinghumancircus.com or search for Orbiting Human Circus on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more about Night Vale Presents, go to www.nightvalepresents.com.

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony, Episode 1

Found in a rubbish pile in Paris, this astonishing recording was passed from hand to hand until it became a French holiday classic. A story about one who ran away, one who disappeared, and the secret of how clouds are born. An Orbiting Human Circus Special from Julian Koster, with 4 new episodes and a special bonus episode, every other Wednesday through July 2017. Part of the Night Vale Presents network. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/ohc. &nbsp;&nbsp; Taking place at the Javits Center in New York City on June 3 &amp; 4, 2017, BookCon is where storytelling and pop culture collide. Guests include Kevin Hart, Veronica Roth, Krysten Ritter, Bill Nye, Marc Maron, Mayim Bialik and many, many more! For more information and tickets, go to TheBookCon.com. For OHC t-shirts and posters — including two new 2nd Imaginary Symphony t-shirt designs, available for a limited time:&nbsp;https://topatoco.com/collections/orbiting-human-circus. The Orbiting Human Circus is on tour now! Come visit your friends the Janitor, the Narrator, and the Orkestral live, and walk into the world of the Orbiting Human Circus in May and June 2017. For upcoming North American tour dates: www.orbitinghumancircus.com/shows. &nbsp; Written, directed, and audio produced by Julian Koster,&nbsp;Performed by Brian Dewan,&nbsp;Produced for Podcasting by Christy Gressman,&nbsp; With Augustus Plumb as Himself,&nbsp;2nd Imaginary Symphony Music by Julian Koster and the Music Tapes,&nbsp;PBC Music by Thomas Hughes,&nbsp;Musique Concrète by JM Koster with W Cullen Hart, J Dahl, and JN Mangum,&nbsp;Magic Tape Organ by Eric Harris,&nbsp;Euphonium and Trumpet by R Cucchiaro,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Logo by Julian Koster. For more information, see www.orbitinghumancircus.com or search for Orbiting Human Circus on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more about Night Vale Presents, go to www.nightvalepresents.com.

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony, Episode 2

Found in a rubbish pile in Paris, this astonishing recording was passed from hand to hand until it became a French holiday classic. A story about one who ran away, one who disappeared, and the secret of how clouds are born. An Orbiting Human Circus Special from Julian Koster, with 4 new episodes and a special bonus episode, every other Wednesday through July 2017. Part of the Night Vale Presents network. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/ohc. &nbsp;&nbsp; For OHC t-shirts and posters — including two new 2nd Imaginary Symphony t-shirt designs, available only through July 6:&nbsp;https://topatoco.com/collections/orbiting-human-circus. Written, Directed, and Audio Produced by Julian Koster,&nbsp;Performed by Brian Dewan,&nbsp;Produced for Podcasting by Christy Gressman,&nbsp;With&nbsp;Augustus Plumb as Himself,&nbsp;2nd Imaginary Symphony Music by Julian Koster and the Music Tapes,&nbsp;PBC Music by Thomas Hughes,&nbsp;Sound Effects and Musique Concrète by JM Koster with W Cullen Hart, J Dahl, and JN Mangum,&nbsp;Magic Tape Organ by Eric Harris,&nbsp;Euphonium and Trumpet by R Cucchiaro, and&nbsp;Logo by Julian Koster. For more information, see www.orbitinghumancircus.com or search for Orbiting Human Circus on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. &nbsp; For more about Night Vale Presents, go to www.nightvalepresents.com.

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony, Episode 3

Found in a rubbish pile in Paris, this astonishing recording was passed from hand to hand until it became a French holiday classic. A story about one who ran away, one who disappeared, and the secret of how clouds are born. An Orbiting Human Circus Special from Julian Koster, with 4 new episodes and a special bonus episode, every other Wednesday through July 2017. Part of the Night Vale Presents network. Send us your questions to&nbsp;podcast@orbitinghumancircus.com&nbsp;— we’ll answer some on our bonus Episode 5. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/ohc. &nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you to our sponsor Merge Records, the North Carolina label that has been putting out independent music since 1989. Check out The Janitor's songs from the first season of The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) — available digitally now — and check back for more information on a very special limited-edition 10-inch coming soon! For 20% off your purchase at mergerecords.com, enter code OHC at checkout. For OHC t-shirts and posters — including two new 2nd Imaginary Symphony t-shirt designs, available only through July 6:&nbsp;https://topatoco.com/collections/orbiting-human-circus. Written, Directed, and Audio Produced by Julian Koster, Performed by Brian Dewan, Produced for Podcasting by Christy Gressman, With Augustus Plumb as Himself, 2nd Imaginary Symphony Music by Julian Koster and the Music Tapes, PBC Music by Thomas Hughes, Sound Effects and Musique Concrète by JM Koster with W Cullen Hart, J Dahl, and JN Mangum, Magic Tape Organ by Eric Harris, Euphonium and Trumpet by R Cucchiaro, and&nbsp;Logo by Julian Koster. For more information, see www.orbitinghumancircus.com or search for Orbiting Human Circus on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more about Night Vale Presents, go to www.nightvalepresents.com.

An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony, Episode 4

Mysterious and special things are about to happen. In the meantime, listen to An Orbiting Human Circus Special: The 2nd Imaginary Symphony now, before it disappears for a while, or download a copy here: https://bit.ly/2I3YwAg More soon at orbitinghumancircus.com

A Special Message (while Season Two is under construction)

The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air). A podcast by The Orbiting Human Circus. Part of the Night Vale Presents network. Season One premieres on October 12, 2016, and new episodes will be released every other Wednesday through February 2017.

Tracks by The Orbiting Human Circus