# 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. The story takes place in modern day New Orleans and incorporates elements of cosmic horror and weird fiction.

## Background

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

## 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.

## Reception

The show was part of the official selection of the UK International Radio Drama Festival, was honored by the Webby Awards in 2023, and has been showcased on numerous lists for top audio fiction, including BuzzFeed.

## 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

## Awards

| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result |
| Hear Now Festival | 2020 | Platinum Selections for Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Won |
| Audio Verse Awards | 2020 | Vocal Direction of a New Production | Josie Eli Herman | Won |
| Audio Verse Awards | 2020 | Performance of a Supporting Role in a New Audio PlayProduction | Amanda Buchalter | Won |
| Hear Now Festival | 2021 | Platinum Selections for Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Won |
| Hermes Creative Awards | 2021 | Platinum Winner | The Call of the Void | Won |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Outstanding Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Best Series Premise of a Narrative Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2021 | Best Leading Performance | Michael Alan Herman | Nominated |
| NZ Web Festival | 2022 | Official Selection for International Fiction Podcast | The Call of the Void | Won |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Outstanding Science Fiction | The Call of the Void | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Direction | Josie Eli Herman | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Writing | Josie Eli Herman / Michael Alan Herman | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Cover Art | Josie Eli Herman | Nominated |
| NJ Web Festival | 2022 | Best Chemistry | Michael Alan Herman / Allison Megroet | Nominated |
| Minnesota Web Festival | 2022 | Best Horror Podcast | The Call of the Void | Won |
| The Webby Awards | 2022 | Honoree for Best Scripted Series (Fiction) | The Call of the Void | Won |