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| Running time | 20-25 min |
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| Country of origin | USA |
| Language(s) | English |
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| Directed by | Josie Eli Herman |
| Original release | January 9, 2020 – June 23, 2022 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Website | www |
The Call of the Void Podcast is a Webby-honored audio drama podcast created and written by Josie Eli Herman and Michael Alan Herman.[2][3][4] The story takes place in modern day New Orleans and incorporates elements of cosmic horror and weird fiction.[5][6][7]
Background
[edit]The podcast contains three seasons of episodes with a cast of about 35 actors.[8]
Plot
[edit]Set in New Orleans, Topher Sommers (a local tour guide) and Etsy Delmen (a palm reader) team up to battle a mysterious entity that longs to bring the world into perfect stillness.[9][10]
Reception
[edit]The show was part of the official selection of the UK International Radio Drama Festival, was honored by the Webby Awards in 2023,[11] and has been showcased on numerous lists for top audio fiction, including BuzzFeed.[12][13]
Cast
[edit]Season 1
[edit]- Bruce Bennett as Victor Sommers
- Amanda Buchalter as Simone Sommers
- Mary Clairmont as Janis Fletcher
- Tim Clairmont as Dr. Wilkhart
- Mat De Lisle as Baker
- Annie Dilworth as Hannah Pauling / Nox
- David Galido as Hogan Jones
- Julia Garlotte as Dr. Joanne Delmen
- Angel Geter as Lottie / Nurse Abigail
- James Herman as James Herman
- Josie Eli Herman as Etsy Delmen
- Michael Alan Herman as Topher Sommers
- Dan Johnson as Officer Mason / Necromon
- Paul Lapczynski as Sheriff Paul
- Roni Lapczynski as Charlie the Checkout Girl
- Allyson Miko as Nurse Johnson
- Kellie Stonebrook as Professor Navarro
- Barbaro Tran Suarez as Marcus Fletcher
- Joe Zettelmaier as Walt Rogers / Malcolm Delmen
Season 2
[edit]- Bruce Bennett as Victor Sommers
- Kryssy Becker as Peyton Miller / Dr. Jenner
- Amanda Buchalter as Simone Sommers
- Matt Cameron as Emerson Parker / The Organist
- Mary Clairmont as The Apartment Assistant
- Tim Clairmont as Ernest the Prison Guard
- Jonathan Davidson as Jonah
- Mat De Lisle as Baker
- Annie Dilworth as Fargo Kaminski
- Jessica Dudek as KP
- Craig Ester as Lester Thompson / JM Labs Council Member
- Julia Garlotte as Dr. Joanne Delmen / Olivia
- Angel Geter as Lottie
- James Herman as Little Brother
- Josie Eli Herman as Etsy Delmen
- Matthew Herman as Odin at the Voodoo Shop / Graduation Announcer
- Michael Alan Herman as Topher Sommers
- Dan Johnson as Officer Mason / Necromon
- Paul Lapczynski as Rando / Police Officer
- Billy and Georgie Lapczynski as Martin Brody
- Allison Megroet as Dani Parker
- Jackie Meloche as Miles
- Vicki Morgan as Marley Thompson / Ashley the Waitress
- Scotty Schlueter as Mitchell Lou
- Shelby Seeley as London / Monica
- Mark Ujik as Carson
- Joe Zettelmaier as Malcolm Delmen / Documentarian
Season 3
[edit]- Kryssy Becker as Gwyneth O'Conner
- Emily Betz as Riley / Brooklyn the LA Waitress / Casino Voice
- Amanda Buchalter as Simone Sommers
- Callie Bussell as Tera Grace Reinhart
- Nick Casella as Fry / Correctional Officer
- Tim Clairmont as Jacko
- David Collins as Beau / Chesney Price
- Celah Convis - Taylor the Checkout Girl / Showgirl
- Jonathan Davidson as Jonah
- Annie Dilworth as Fargo Kaminski
- Jayla Fletcher as Ivy / Becky Mason
- Julia Garlotte as Dr. Joanne Delmen
- Linda Rabin Hammell as Meg the Trucker / Margie
- Josie Eli Herman as Etsy Delmen
- Michael Alan Herman as Topher Sommers
- Erin Isely as Sous Chef / Theatre Patron / Mae
- Dan Johnson as Officer Mason / Necromon
- Paul Lapczynski as Deputy Paul / Murphy's Bartender
- Billy and Georgie Lapczynski as Martin Brody
- Allison Megroet as Dani Parker
- Jeffrey Shawn Miller as Professor Andrew Fulton
- Will Myers as The Whispermen / The Lighthouse Keeper
- Tim Pollack as Zeke / Leroy Benjamin
- Mike Sandusky as Jason / Steven the Researcher
- Josh Weber as Eli Cohen
- Mark Ujik as Gibby
- Joe Zettelmaier as Malcolm Delmen & Tony the Sheriff[14]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Hear Now Festival | 2020 | Platinum Selections for Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Won | [15] |
| Audio Verse Awards | 2020 | Vocal Direction of a New Production | Josie Eli Herman | Won | [16][17] |
| Audio Verse Awards | 2020 | Performance of a Supporting Role in a New Audio PlayProduction | Amanda Buchalter | Won | [18][19] |
| Hear Now Festival | 2021 | Platinum Selections for Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Won | [20] |
| Hermes Creative Awards | 2021 | Platinum Winner | The Call of the Void | Won | [21] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Outstanding Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated | [22] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Best Series Premise of a Narrative Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated | [23] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Best Leading Performance | Michael Alan Herman | Nominated | [24] |
| NZ Web Festival | 2022 | Official Selection for International Fiction Podcast | The Call of the Void | Won | [25] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Outstanding Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated | [26] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Direction | Josie Eli Herman | Nominated | [27] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Writing | Josie Eli Herman / Michael Alan Herman | Nominated | [28] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Cover Art | Josie Eli Herman | Nominated | [29] |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Chemistry | Michael Alan Herman / Allison Megroet | Nominated | [30] |
| Minnesota Web Festival | 2022 | Best Horror Podcast | The Call of the Void | Won | [31] |
| The Webby Awards | 2022 | Honoree for Best Scripted Series (Fiction) | The Call of the Void | Won | [32] |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Call of the Void". Acorn Arts & Entertainment. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ Collins, Elena Fernández (10 February 2020). "20 Fiction Podcast Debuts: January 2020". Bello Collective. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
9th from the top in the list
- ^ Conniff, Marissa. "Michigan-Based Theater Artists Create The Call of the Void, A Sci-Fi Audio Drama Set in New Orleans". Pulp. Ann Arbor District Library. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Spiegel, Janel (16 March 2021). "Interview: Michael Alan Herman and Josie Eli Herman (The Call of the Void)". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Gannon, Fallon (20 April 2021). "Essential Listening: The Call of the Void". Wicked Horror. WickedHorror.com. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "The Story". Acorn Arts & Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Turauskis, Francesca. "Pod Bible Newsletter #119". Pod Bible. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Franklyn, Christine (September 2022). Olsher, Steve (ed.). "The Call of the Void: A Supernatural Thriller" (PDF). Podcast Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 8. San Diego, CA. pp. 72–77. ISSN 2690-4608. OCLC 1140254648. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Halen, Adrian (26 February 2021). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HNN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "COSMIC HORROR IN AUDIO – THE CALL OF THE VOID". Horror Oasis. Horroroasis.com. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Spiegel, Janel (21 April 2023). "THE CALL OF THE VOID Honored by The Webby Awards". Horror News. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Kaitlin (19 May 2022). "Here Are 15 Audio Fiction Podcasts For Every Kind Of Reader". Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "DAY 3 - UK International Radio Drama Festival". Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ Herman, Josie. "Showrunners". The Call of the Void. Acorn Arts and Entertainment. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Beall, Landon. "2020 Direction – Vocal Direction of a New Production". Audio Verse Awards 2021. Audio Verse Awards. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "2020 Winners". The Audio Verse Awards. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Brewer, Tony. "Podcast Palooza 2021 Platinum Selections". National Audio Theatre Festivals. Hear Now Festival. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "The Call of the Void". Hermes Creative Awards. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Barclay, Keith (7 March 2022). "NZ Web Fest". NZ Web Fest. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ Donovan, Ned. "2022 Nominees". New Jersey Web Fest. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Minn WebFest". Official Selections. MN WebFest 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "27TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S VOICE". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
External links
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