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