 Additionally, a television adaptation, executive produced by Fink, is in development for USA Network by Universal Cable Productions.In an interview with the "Huffington Post", Joseph Fink explained that the inspiration for the podcast came from his experiences traveling around in vans on long trips, particularly in the United States, for the "Welcome to Night Vale" live shows.The series puts particular focus on the narrator driving through towns without stopping and spending time at rest stops along the highway.