I'm just getting into audiobook narration. I have 4 titles on ACX, nothing huge. I found this interview very insightful and I know this will help me up my game. Thanks a lot both of you!
@@UpperPenPodcast the latest project I've finished is called The Final Case Files of Allen T Grey, it's a paranormal investigation book and my favorite so far. I've also done two books in the paranormal western genre that were ok; the first is called Wicked Westerns and the second is called Hungry Shadow: A Wendigo Joe Novel. Those were the first two I produced (got in good with the author) with my original audio setup. I also did a book in the self help/spirituality genre that I'm not particularly fond of lol. Not sure if those are your style but I appreciate you checking them out. Thanks again for the videos, I'm going to be watching and learning more from them.
@@UpperPenPodcast thanks a lot. I just remembered that I have a bunch of promo codes that I can't use because I'm Canadian but if you have an American account this promo code should work 2JR46FALCME3Q
One of the great narrators of today, right along with Pavi Proczko, Heath Miller, and let's save the best, in my ears,for last, not saying he's like the AAbsolute best out of all of em but just saying... he might be, maybe a little, I think he is,..... the amazing Travis Baldree.
@@UpperPenPodcast Miller narrates the He Who Fights With Monsters series by Shirtaloon and Proczko narrates The Defiance of the Fall series. They both have much more on their resume but those are the series they narrate that I'm listening to that are currently attempting to enthrall me, pointlessly attempting because with my willpower levels enthrallment is just a wasted attempt. I am, however, grossly enamored with the series.
I was looking up litRPG information and found my way here. I thought I'd check it out since I love Nick's performance in the King Killer Audiobooks but I didn't expect to stick around and enjoy it so much. Thank you for the content!
@@UpperPenPodcast aww well I wish you a speedy recovery! I'm subscribed now and will be poking through the channel a bit so I might comment here or there and cheer you up. =P
I know, you ever have one of those names you just constantly get wrong even though you know it is wrong and you know the correct name, just sometimes your mouth says "Hey, lets be stupid!" LOL.
Favorite narrator ever! I listen to books just because he is the narrator. And I love historical fiction too! Love the Sharp books I think he would have quite a few voices that would work there. Any other upcoming projects you can get Nick to reveal. The next Land LitRPG I know is in the books for January. KDT? King killer chronicles? The torch that ignited the stars, soul blade???? There are worse addictions than audiobooks, don’t judge me.
Hey, I don't judge, I started a podcast to "justify" my audiobook addiction. And sadly, he revealed only what was coming soon. He is good at keeping his mouth shut for a guy who gets paid to talk to himself.
Let's not forget author Andrew Rowe. Nick's narration of the Arcane Ascension series along with the preceeding series The War of Broken Mirrors, is the whole reason why I'm here
I'm going to try to be a little bit vague here so I don't include any spoilers, But for the actual reason I'm here, So I've just finished the Arcane Ascension series and picked up WOBM book 1-Forging Divinity. Nick, I LOVE that you've kept the voice of, let's call him, The Wielder fairly recognizable all the way across all the books. I haven't read any of the books other than the AA series with Corin Cadence, meanwhile I've jumped back to Forging Divinity. A whole new place new story line new characters, but I am immediately able to recognize a familiar voice. 😮😅 Love it Thank mate keep up the great work. You too Andrew, without you Nick couldn't bring those characters to life.
I've been wanting to get into narrating audiobooks for a while now, and this only inspired me more... Thank you both for this interview, and Nick, I truly love all that you do.
I hope his comments about getting started help you and seriously check out ArsTechnica for reviews and suggestions on equipment if you don't have it already!
I am very jealous! You did a great job with this interview. I love Nick's work. I have been listening to his work for the last couple of years. After The Hobbit and Game of Thrones series his work is much better. I would love to know how you were able to book him?
Thanks! I really enjoyed speaking with him. Honestly, I messaged him via his website. I think it helped that I had other interviews that I could point to as proof of who I was.
I like that they include the "blank said" because it stays consistent with the written book, and even when they are distinct I sometimes need reminding of who sounds like what.
Hi! I just listened to it on a couple different devices to make sure it wasn't an issue with upload, and the audio sounds the same as what I heard conducting the interview. My guess is that the interview does not have any audio post processing done, unlike Nick's narrated work that goes to an audio engineer before publication. So it probably sounds a bit more raw than what you would be used to with his narrations.
A good narrator can make or break an audiobook for me, even if I liked the physical book. My biggest pro and con for any audiobook: Do they embody the characters and sound like they are having fun; and the "mispronounced" common words (a HUGE turnoff for me),
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Nick Podehl was one of the first narrators that I really enjoyed. He does such a great job.
He is one of my all time favorites!
I'm just getting into audiobook narration. I have 4 titles on ACX, nothing huge. I found this interview very insightful and I know this will help me up my game. Thanks a lot both of you!
That's awesome! I really want these interviews to be helpful for people! Let me know what you've narrated so far, I'd love to look it up.
@@UpperPenPodcast the latest project I've finished is called The Final Case Files of Allen T Grey, it's a paranormal investigation book and my favorite so far. I've also done two books in the paranormal western genre that were ok; the first is called Wicked Westerns and the second is called Hungry Shadow: A Wendigo Joe Novel. Those were the first two I produced (got in good with the author) with my original audio setup. I also did a book in the self help/spirituality genre that I'm not particularly fond of lol. Not sure if those are your style but I appreciate you checking them out. Thanks again for the videos, I'm going to be watching and learning more from them.
It's awesome that you are trying a lot of genres! I think the Allen book might be my speed. Thanks for the list!
@@UpperPenPodcast thanks a lot. I just remembered that I have a bunch of promo codes that I can't use because I'm Canadian but if you have an American account this promo code should work 2JR46FALCME3Q
I wish nick could do a version of Red Rising, and Furies of Calderon. Would make those books so awesome
Oh man, Nick on Codex Alera would be amazing. Kate Reading did fine, but there are just so many characters that Nick would do so well on.
One of the great narrators of today, right along with Pavi Proczko, Heath Miller, and let's save the best, in my ears,for last, not saying he's like the AAbsolute best out of all of em but just saying... he might be, maybe a little, I think he is,..... the amazing Travis Baldree.
What books do Proczko and Miller narrate?
@@UpperPenPodcast Miller narrates the He Who Fights With Monsters series by Shirtaloon and
Proczko narrates The Defiance of the Fall series.
They both have much more on their resume but those are the series they narrate that I'm listening to that are currently attempting to enthrall me, pointlessly attempting because with my willpower levels enthrallment is just a wasted attempt. I am, however, grossly enamored with the series.
Lol, my willpower level is woefully low
I love Nick's narrations! Great interview.
I was looking up litRPG information and found my way here. I thought I'd check it out since I love Nick's performance in the King Killer Audiobooks but I didn't expect to stick around and enjoy it so much. Thank you for the content!
That's really sweet of you! I have had Covid the last few days and you just made my day!
@@UpperPenPodcast aww well I wish you a speedy recovery! I'm subscribed now and will be poking through the channel a bit so I might comment here or there and cheer you up. =P
Love Nicks voices!!❤ Thank you for this interview with Nick!
I love him too! I was so happy that I got to talk to him.
The Land's author is Aleron Kong not King
I know, you ever have one of those names you just constantly get wrong even though you know it is wrong and you know the correct name, just sometimes your mouth says "Hey, lets be stupid!" LOL.
The land is great dude Kong is King
The land is great dude Kong is King
Nice work hope your channel growth is awesome and everlasting good luck
Awwww thanks!
Favorite narrator ever! I listen to books just because he is the narrator. And I love historical fiction too! Love the Sharp books I think he would have quite a few voices that would work there. Any other upcoming projects you can get Nick to reveal. The next Land LitRPG I know is in the books for January. KDT? King killer chronicles? The torch that ignited the stars, soul blade???? There are worse addictions than audiobooks, don’t judge me.
Hey, I don't judge, I started a podcast to "justify" my audiobook addiction. And sadly, he revealed only what was coming soon. He is good at keeping his mouth shut for a guy who gets paid to talk to himself.
I love this! Great interview!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it. He is one of my favorite narrators so I was just thrilled to talk to him!
He sounds like he really enjoys his job. That's winning.
Let's not forget author Andrew Rowe. Nick's narration of the Arcane Ascension series along with the preceeding series The War of Broken Mirrors, is the whole reason why I'm here
I'm going to try to be a little bit vague here so I don't include any spoilers,
But for the actual reason I'm here,
So I've just finished the Arcane Ascension series and picked up WOBM book 1-Forging Divinity.
Nick, I LOVE that you've kept the voice of, let's call him, The Wielder fairly recognizable all the way across all the books. I haven't read any of the books other than the AA series with Corin Cadence, meanwhile I've jumped back to Forging Divinity. A whole new place new story line new characters, but I am immediately able to recognize a familiar voice. 😮😅 Love it Thank mate keep up the great work. You too Andrew, without you Nick couldn't bring those characters to life.
He is so good right?!
I've been wanting to get into narrating audiobooks for a while now, and this only inspired me more... Thank you both for this interview, and Nick, I truly love all that you do.
I hope his comments about getting started help you and seriously check out ArsTechnica for reviews and suggestions on equipment if you don't have it already!
I love Nick's work! I'm going to pursue voice acting. Who know I may name-drop Nick as one of my Muses.
That's so exciting! Good luck!
After listening to Apocalypse Z performed by Nick Podehl all other audio books are now ruined lol
I am very jealous! You did a great job with this interview. I love Nick's work. I have been listening to his work for the last couple of years. After The Hobbit and Game of Thrones series his work is much better. I would love to know how you were able to book him?
Thanks! I really enjoyed speaking with him. Honestly, I messaged him via his website. I think it helped that I had other interviews that I could point to as proof of who I was.
@@UpperPenPodcast thank you for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
if the voice is distinct should narrators omit the the "_____ said"
I like that they include the "blank said" because it stays consistent with the written book, and even when they are distinct I sometimes need reminding of who sounds like what.
who is Aleron King?
Didn't expect him to look like rivers cuomo
Awesome interview ... but why is his voice sounding like it has too much high pass filtering?!
Hi! I just listened to it on a couple different devices to make sure it wasn't an issue with upload, and the audio sounds the same as what I heard conducting the interview. My guess is that the interview does not have any audio post processing done, unlike Nick's narrated work that goes to an audio engineer before publication. So it probably sounds a bit more raw than what you would be used to with his narrations.
@@UpperPenPodcast I was expecting those beautiful buttery tones. Nick needs engineering!
Could be just whatever was used to record as well
Aleron KONG...not king.
I know my brain did a stupid, LOL.
A good narrator can make or break an audiobook for me, even if I liked the physical book.
My biggest pro and con for any audiobook: Do they embody the characters and sound like they are having fun; and the "mispronounced" common words (a HUGE turnoff for me),