The Call of the Void

This article is about the podcast. For the album, see Nita Strauss.
The Call of the Void
Official show poster
Running time20-25 min
Country of originUSA
Language(s)English
Starring
  • Josie Eli Herman
  • Michael Alan Herman
  • Amanda Buchalter
  • Dan Johnson
  • Annie Dilworth
  • Jonathan Davidson
Created by
  • Josie Eli Herman
  • Michael Alan Herman
Written by
  • Michael Alan Herman
  • Josie Eli Herman
Directed byJosie Eli Herman
Original releaseJanuary 9, 2020 –
June 23, 2022
No. of episodes28
Websitewww.acornartsandentertainment.com/thevoid[1]

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

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The podcast contains three seasons of episodes with a cast of about 35 actors.[8]

Plot

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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

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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

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Season 1

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
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

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  1. ^ "The Call of the Void". Acorn Arts & Entertainment. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Gannon, Fallon (20 April 2021). "Essential Listening: The Call of the Void". Wicked Horror. WickedHorror.com. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  6. ^ "The Story". Acorn Arts & Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  7. ^ Turauskis, Francesca. "Pod Bible Newsletter #119". Pod Bible. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Halen, Adrian (26 February 2021). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HNN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  10. ^ "COSMIC HORROR IN AUDIO – THE CALL OF THE VOID". Horror Oasis. Horroroasis.com. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  11. ^ Spiegel, Janel (21 April 2023). "THE CALL OF THE VOID Honored by The Webby Awards". Horror News. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  12. ^ Stevens, Kaitlin (19 May 2022). "Here Are 15 Audio Fiction Podcasts For Every Kind Of Reader". Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  13. ^ "DAY 3 - UK International Radio Drama Festival". Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Herman, Josie. "Showrunners". The Call of the Void. Acorn Arts and Entertainment. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  15. ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  16. ^ Beall, Landon. "2020 Direction – Vocal Direction of a New Production". Audio Verse Awards 2021. Audio Verse Awards. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  17. ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  18. ^ "2020 Winners". The Audio Verse Awards. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  19. ^ Halen, Adrian Halen (6 April 2022). "New Cosmic Horror Audiodrama". HHN. HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  20. ^ Brewer, Tony. "Podcast Palooza 2021 Platinum Selections". National Audio Theatre Festivals. Hear Now Festival. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  21. ^ "The Call of the Void". Hermes Creative Awards. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  22. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  23. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  24. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  25. ^ Barclay, Keith (7 March 2022). "NZ Web Fest". NZ Web Fest. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  26. ^ Donovan, Ned. "2022 Nominees". New Jersey Web Fest. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  27. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  28. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  29. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  30. ^ "NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Announcement". NJ Web Fest 2021 Nomination Page. NJ Web Fest. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  31. ^ "Minn WebFest". Official Selections. MN WebFest 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  32. ^ "27TH ANNUAL PEOPLE'S VOICE". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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