Nick Podehl is a fan favorite in the fantasy audiobook community, best known for his narration of Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle. His youthful, expressive voice and ability to inhabit Kvothe's perspective made The Name of the Wind one of the most beloved fantasy audiobooks ever recorded. Podehl excels at character-driven fantasy, bringing genuine emotion to coming-of-age stories and underdog narratives. His performances feel intimate and personal, as if he's telling you the story rather than reading it.
Chaos Seeds • Book 6
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
The Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 2
by Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Kvothe continues his legendary tale, traveling to court intrigue and spending time with the immortal Felurian while mastering both magic and seduction. Nick Podehl's performance remains captivating.
Chaos Seeds • Book 7
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 1
by Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Legendary hero Kvothe tells his own story: orphaned by demons, surviving on streets, then earning his way into magic university. Nick Podehl becomes Kvothe himself.
King's Dark Tidings • Book 2
by Kel Kade
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Rezkin's search for his identity intensifies as he navigates a foreign world with skills that mark him as either savior or destroyer.
John Dies at the End • Book 2
by David Wong, Jason Pargin
Narrated by Nick Podehl
David and John battle an invasion of mind-controlling spiders while their town gets quarantined by the government. Nick Podehl balances cosmic horror with comedy gold, perfectly capturing Wong's blend of existential dread and ridiculous humor.
Chaos Seeds • Book 2
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Richter and Sion continue building their settlement while facing new threats and opportunities in the game world. Podehl's enthusiasm matches Kong's irreverent tone as the leveling system gets more complex and the stakes higher.
Chaos Seeds • Book 3
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Richter faces carnies, bugbears, and political scheming while building his settlement in this game-world adventure filled with stats, leveling, and strategic combat. Nick Podehl brings energy to Kong's irreverent take on fantasy gaming.
Chaos Seeds • Book 4
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Richter's Mist Village experiences explosive growth in Kong's fourth Chaos Seeds adventure filled with LitRPG progression and crude humor. Nick Podehl embraces the series' irreverent gaming tone.
Chaos Seeds • Book 5
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Richter faces massive threats to his Mist Village while the mysterious swarm approaches and enemies gather. Nick Podehl handles the extensive stat explanations and battle sequences with the energy this LitRPG epic demands.
A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 4
by Melissa McPhail
Narrated by Nick Podehl
The Fourth Vestal casts his Players onto the field as Alorin remains dangerously unbalanced after previous catastrophes. Nick Podehl navigates this epic fantasy's complex mythology across 42 hours.
The Immortal Great Souls • Book 3
by Phil Tucker
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Victorious Scorio spurns hell's recruiters to venture into the underworld's untold depths — Nick Podehl navigates 26 hours of hellish landscapes brilliantly.
Tales of Terralor • Book 1
by Kel Kade
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Nick Podehl captures young Wesson's terror as destructive magic awakens within him, forcing flight from everyone he's ever known.
The Immortal Great Souls • Book 2
by Phil Tucker
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Scorio's victory against the Final Gauntlet crumbles as he faces the treacherous Plains and political intrigue. Nick Podehl handles the massive cast and world-building with impressive skill.
A Pattern of Shadow & Light • Book 3
by Melissa McPhail
Narrated by Nick Podehl
The magical Adept race faces extinction as Malorin'athgul beings from Chaos disrupt Alorin's cosmic Balance. This massive fantasy epic spans 34+ hours where fate itself bends to chaotic will.
Chaos Seeds • Book 1
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
King's Dark Tidings • Book 5
by Kel Kade
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Rezkin's empire-building comes with a steep price as ancient forces confront him and shatter his understanding of his own identity. Nick Podehl navigates the complex mythology and character revelations in this pivotal fifth installment.
Callahan & McLane • Book 3
by Kendra Elliot
Narrated by Nick Podehl, Amy McFadden
FBI agent Ava McLane gets trapped weaponless in a mall shooting, then must solve an epidemic of mass shootings across Oregon. Nick Podehl and Amy McFadden handle the dual perspectives with appropriate intensity.
Callahan & McLane • Book 2
by Kendra Elliot
Narrated by Nick Podehl, Amy McFadden
Bodies dangling from Portland bridges signal a twisted killer's escalation in this taut FBI thriller where Nick Podehl and Amy McFadden create distinct voices for each investigator's perspective.
Arcane Ascension • Book 2
by Andrew Rowe
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Corin Cadence has leads on his missing brother Tristan, but following them means tangling with the dangerous Whispers organization again. Nick Podehl expertly handles 24+ hours of magic system complexity and character development.