The Department Of Midnight Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:49:14 -0500 https://www.departmentofmidnight.com en-us © 2026 The Department Of Midnight yes 88c75a00-1b20-5be0-9b3a-8b405cef106e The Bellport Theater On The Air episodic false Award-winning writer, Warren Ellis, blends folklore, horror and mystery in this dramatic science fiction series.

 

Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe. Recent scientific theory suggests that dark matter is information - a fifth form of matter - and that we can wake it up. But waking it up can let dark things out. 

 

James Callis is Dr. John Carnack. Five years ago, his experiment with dark matter went horribly wrong. Now he works for the Department of Midnight, investigating dangerous dark matter experiments that all seem to be based on leaked papers from his own research.  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Bellport Theater On The Air https://storage.buzzsprout.com/o1f329mypswe6dm6ya9gdz1xhcca?.jpg The Department Of Midnight Judgement Judgement In the season one finale, John Carnack faces the board of the Department of Experimental Oversight, interrogated by a prosecutor.  Now he must be held accountable for his actions.  And for the sins of his own past. Starring James Callis and Carla Gugino.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> In the season one finale, John Carnack faces the board of the Department of Experimental Oversight, interrogated by a prosecutor.  Now he must be held accountable for his actions.  And for the sins of his own past. Starring James Callis and Carla Gugino.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15672133 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1359 1 106 full false Episode 106 Judgement Teaser Episode 106 Judgement Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 106 – JUDGEMENT - Starring James Callis and Carla Gugino. John Carnack faces the board of the Department of Experimental Oversight, interrogated by a prosecutor.  Now he must be held accountable for his actions.  And for the sins of his own past.

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 106 – JUDGEMENT - Starring James Callis and Carla Gugino. John Carnack faces the board of the Department of Experimental Oversight, interrogated by a prosecutor.  Now he must be held accountable for his actions.  And for the sins of his own past.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15795129 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 65 1 trailer false The Devil Runs Out The Devil Runs Out A routine examination of a dark matter lab turns into a race against time, as Carnack is forced to pursue a face from his past intent on human sacrifice. Starring James Callis and Brett Dalton.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> A routine examination of a dark matter lab turns into a race against time, as Carnack is forced to pursue a face from his past intent on human sacrifice. Starring James Callis and Brett Dalton.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15672130 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1042 FullEpisode 1 105 full false Episode 105 The Devil Runs Out Teaser Episode 105 The Devil Runs Out Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 105 – THE DEVIL RUNS OUT - Starring James Callis and Brett Dalton. A routine examination of a dark matter lab turns into a race against time, as Carnack is forced to pursue a face from his past intent on human sacrifice.

 

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 105 – THE DEVIL RUNS OUT - Starring James Callis and Brett Dalton. A routine examination of a dark matter lab turns into a race against time, as Carnack is forced to pursue a face from his past intent on human sacrifice.

 

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15753280 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 67 1 trailer false The Red House The Red House The university bought a derelict house out in the middle of nowhere for this experiment.  When Carnack arrives to shut them down, everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he knows what the Red House really is. Starring James Callis and Nolan North.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Additional voices by Vanessa Marshall and Fred Tatasciore.
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The university bought a derelict house out in the middle of nowhere for this experiment.  When Carnack arrives to shut them down, everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he knows what the Red House really is. Starring James Callis and Nolan North.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Additional voices by Vanessa Marshall and Fred Tatasciore.
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15672115 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1447 FullEpisode 1 104 full false Episode 104 The Red House Teaser Episode 104 The Red House Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 104 – THE RED HOUSE - Starring James Callis and Nolan North. 

The university bought a derelict house out in the middle of nowhere for this experiment. When Carnack arrives to shut them down, everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he knows what the Red House really is.

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 104 – THE RED HOUSE - Starring James Callis and Nolan North. 

The university bought a derelict house out in the middle of nowhere for this experiment. When Carnack arrives to shut them down, everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he knows what the Red House really is.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15709344 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 57 1 trailer false Song To The Siren Song To The Siren On the death of Carnack’s mentor, her daughter asks him to examine the death scene.  They find out too late that she dies of very unnatural causes. Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> On the death of Carnack’s mentor, her daughter asks him to examine the death scene.  They find out too late that she dies of very unnatural causes. Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15663551 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1454 FullEpisode 1 103 full false Episode 103 Song To The Siren Teaser Episode 103 Song To The Siren Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 103 – SONG TO THE SIREN - Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

On the death of Carnack’s mentor, her daughter asks him to examine the death scene.  They find out too late that she dies of very unnatural causes. Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 103 – SONG TO THE SIREN - Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

On the death of Carnack’s mentor, her daughter asks him to examine the death scene.  They find out too late that she dies of very unnatural causes. Starring James Callis and Adrianne Palicki.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15672017 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 68 1 trailer false Jack In The Box Jack In The Box John Carnack’s old friend is being kept in a plastic cell.  There’s a contamination issue.   He tripped over something when he discovered his employer’s body.  But Carnack is concerned that something darker is going on…Starring James Callis and Gildart Jackson.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> John Carnack’s old friend is being kept in a plastic cell.  There’s a contamination issue.   He tripped over something when he discovered his employer’s body.  But Carnack is concerned that something darker is going on…Starring James Callis and Gildart Jackson.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater on the Air Buzzsprout-15318949 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1103 FullEpisode 1 102 full false Episode 102 Jack In The Box Teaser Episode 102 Jack In The Box Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 102 - JACK IN THE BOX - Starring James Callis and Gildart Jackson.

John Carnack’s old friend is being kept in a plastic cell.  There’s a contamination issue.   He tripped over something when he discovered his employer’s body.  But Carnack is concerned that something darker is going on…

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 102 - JACK IN THE BOX - Starring James Callis and Gildart Jackson.

John Carnack’s old friend is being kept in a plastic cell.  There’s a contamination issue.   He tripped over something when he discovered his employer’s body.  But Carnack is concerned that something darker is going on…

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15627143 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700 59 1 trailer false The Cold Spot The Cold Spot Dr. John Carnack is an investigator for the Department Of Experimental Oversight.  Responding to a whistleblower call, he arrives at a lab to discover Dr. Sylvie Bestler’s personal experiment: to see what’s on the other side of the universe. Starring James Callis and Alicia Witt.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> Dr. John Carnack is an investigator for the Department Of Experimental Oversight.  Responding to a whistleblower call, he arrives at a lab to discover Dr. Sylvie Bestler’s personal experiment: to see what’s on the other side of the universe. Starring James Callis and Alicia Witt.

The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. 
Main title and credit narration by Gildart Jackson. 
Casting and voice direction by Meredith Layne, CSA. 
Main title and score by Trey Toy. 
Dialogue editors Kevin and Diane Kolde. 
Recording coordinator Kathy Cavaiola. 
Dialogue recorded at Salami Studios. 
Lead dialogue mixer Mark Mercado. 
Assistant dialogue mixers Jonathan Bradley and Chris Story. 
Audio post production provided by Salami Studios. 
Post audio supervisor Peter DiRado. 
Sound design and editorial Paul Menichini, MPSE. 
Re-recording mixer Sean Jacobson. 
The Department Of Midnight is a production of The Bellport Theater On The Air. 
All rights reserved.

]]> The Bellport Theater on the Air Buzzsprout-15318992 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1575 FullEpisode 1 101 full false Episode 101 The Cold Spot Teaser Episode 101 The Cold Spot Teaser Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 101 - THE COLD SPOT - Starring James Callis and Alicia Witt.

Dr. John Carnack is an investigator for the Department Of Experimental Oversight.  Responding to a whistleblower call, he arrives at a lab to discover Dr. Sylvie Bestler’s personal experiment: to see what’s on the other side of the universe.

]]> Teaser for The Department Of Midnight Episode 101 - THE COLD SPOT - Starring James Callis and Alicia Witt.

Dr. John Carnack is an investigator for the Department Of Experimental Oversight.  Responding to a whistleblower call, he arrives at a lab to discover Dr. Sylvie Bestler’s personal experiment: to see what’s on the other side of the universe.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15566791 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700 54 1 trailer false The Department Of Midnight Trailer The Department Of Midnight Trailer The trailer for the new audio drama, The Department Of Midnight.  Experience it August 20th at departmentofmidnight.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Best-selling author Warren Ellis blends science fiction, folklore and horror in this dramatic mystery series.

Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe. Recent scientific theory suggests dark matter is information - a fifth form of matter - and that we can wake it up. But waking it up can let dark things out. 

James Callis is Dr. John Carnack. Five years ago, his dark matter experiments led to tragedy. His redemption is working for the Department of Midnight, investigating dangerous dark matter experiments, trying to prevent further disasters. 

But there’s a pattern. And it all leads back to him.

]]> The trailer for the new audio drama, The Department Of Midnight.  Experience it August 20th at departmentofmidnight.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Best-selling author Warren Ellis blends science fiction, folklore and horror in this dramatic mystery series.

Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe. Recent scientific theory suggests dark matter is information - a fifth form of matter - and that we can wake it up. But waking it up can let dark things out. 

James Callis is Dr. John Carnack. Five years ago, his dark matter experiments led to tragedy. His redemption is working for the Department of Midnight, investigating dangerous dark matter experiments, trying to prevent further disasters. 

But there’s a pattern. And it all leads back to him.

]]> The Bellport Theater On The Air Buzzsprout-15412738 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700 161 1 100 trailer false