Gabourey Sidibe to Star in Realm Media Podcast ‘If I Go Missing the Witches Did It’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

There was a time, where podcasts weren’t taken all that seriously. In fact, they were considered an off-the-cuff hobby, and folks believed that they were primarily recorded in dusty basements by people who didn’t have anything better to do with their time. But those bold pioneers paved the way for a powerhouse medium, one that people now embrace and record on a regular basis since the world figured out… that such perceptions were woefully incorrect, since podcasts are quite the impactful way to entertain audiences.

In fact, they’re so accessible that big names are starting to get involved with them in some capacity and some companies are working to more or less resurrect radio-style dramas through them and it just so happens that an Academy-Award Nominated Actress is about to take part in an epic fictional podcast series. For Realm Media revealed earlier today that Gabourey Sidibe will star in their new dark satire podcast, If I Go Missing the Witches Did It and well… here are all the details on this new series, courtesy of Realm Media.
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‘Realm, the audio entertainment company that creates original fiction podcasts and audiobook series, today announced an expansion of its Hollywood talent roster with the addition of Gabourey Sidibe (Precious, Empire), leading the cast for If I Go Missing the Witches Did It, a thriller with satirical and paranormal elements. The thought-provoking and relevant nine-episode podcast will premiere its first episode on Sunday, September 26, followed by one new episode every Sunday thereafter, on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.
 
"We are thrilled to work with Gabourey, whose portrayal of New York writer Jenna Clayton will make you not only laugh hysterically but also engage critically with issues of race, class, and capitalism,” said Molly Barton, CEO and co-founder, Realm. 
 
Written by Pia Wilson (Genius: Aretha), the satirical show follows Jenna (played by Gabourey) who, after a summer in Westchester soaking up how the other half lives, has vanished without a trace. The only clue: a set of voice memos detailing an investigation into a group of influencers she suspected were using magic to achieve their means. Sidibe is joined by voice actress Sarah Natochenny (Ash Ketchum in Pokemon) who plays Elise, a white podcast host with a savior complex who takes up the cause of finding Jenna.
 
“I'm so excited to work with Realm on my first fiction podcast role! I was excited about this show as soon as I read Pia Wilson's writing," Sidibe says. "It's really relatable and hilarious. After gathering a large library of shows I listen to, I’m excited to now be included in the library of other people who enjoy losing themselves in a good story." 
 
Realm has been ramping up their show roster, recently announcing that Tatiana Maslany will be returning to Orphan Black: The Next Chapter alongside original television series cast members Jordan Gavaris (Felix Dawkins) and Evelyne Brochu (Delphine Cormier). Maslany will also be executive producing and narrating an all-new original Realm podcast titled Power Trip. As for legendary horror director and producer, John Carpenter and Storm King Productions President, Sandy King Carpenter, their first three shows with Realm — Roanoke Falls, Angel to Some and Furnace — will be available later this year and in 2022.
 
In addition to free, ad-supported podcast distribution, Realm shows are available through the Realm Unlimited subscription, on Realm.fm and in the Realm app (on Android and via iOS). The subscription features ad-free, early access to the complete library of Realm Originals, access to bonus content, community perks, and a dual-format experience in Realm’s proprietary Flow Reader (simultaneous audio + text). 
 
Realm also announced a slate of shows to be released exclusively through Realm+ on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: The Vela, Low Life, and The Shadow Files of Morgan Knox. All Realm+ shows are available to subscribers completely ad-free, with all episodes dropping at once, with corresponding bonus episodes for each series.’
 
If anything, this looks to be one special fiction podcast, one that will undoubtedly suck listeners in with its fascinating plot and star-studded cast and we here at Nerds That Geek, cannot wait to give it a listen when it debuts on Sunday, September 26.

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The Cover Art for ‘If I Go Missing the Witches Did It’.