The Call of the Void

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]

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]

Background

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

Plot

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

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

Season 1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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  2. Collins, Elena Fernández. "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.
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  16. Beall, Landon. "2020 Direction – Vocal Direction of a New Production". Audio Verse Awards 2021. Audio Verse Awards. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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  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.
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  26. Donovan, Ned. "2022 Nominees". New Jersey Web Fest. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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  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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