Audio Drama and Podcast Narrator

12+ Years with The NoSleep Podcast | Natural RP Accent | Character & Narration Range | Broadcast Studio
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Audio Drama and Podcast Narrator

If your project lives or dies on atmosphere, timing and vocal truth, you need more than a pleasant read. You need a performer who understands how stories work in sound.

I provide voice acting and narration for audio drama, horror podcasts, fiction podcasts, branded storytelling, podcast intros, outros, trailers and recurring series roles. With over 12 years as a foundational narrator on The NoSleep Podcast, I bring deep experience in audio-first storytelling from a broadcast-quality studio in North Yorkshire.

Audio Drama Demo

Listen to samples from audio drama and podcast projects

What Producers and Audio Drama Teams Say

“Having worked with David Ault for 10 years, I can attest that he is a versatile actor who makes every role he touches memorable. He is charming, an absolute pleasure to work with, and has left a legacy on our improvised stories as well.”

Travis VengroffProducer, Fool and Scholar Productions

“David Ault is not only an incredibly talented voice actor, but he's also a consummate professional and lovely to work with. I'm always looking for excuses to cast him in a role because I know David will knock it out of the park!”

Tal Minear

David has worked with some of the biggest brands

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A Voice for Fiction Podcasts, Horror and Audio-First Storytelling

Audio-first storytelling is its own craft. Without the support of visual performance, every shift in tone, every line ending, every pause and every breath has more work to do.

The voice must carry story, emotional subtext, atmosphere and character detail – often all at once. That is the space I know best.

My years in dramatic audio and horror storytelling, including more than a decade as a core performer on The NoSleep Podcast, have taught me how to create tension without excess, character without caricature and narration that draws the listener in rather than simply delivering information.

If you are looking for a horror podcast narrator, an audio drama narrator in the UK or a fiction podcast voice actor who performs for the ear rather than the camera, this is where I can bring particular value.

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I Can Support Your Podcast Project

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Audio Drama & Fiction Podcasts

For scripted fiction and audio drama, I can support narrator roles, anthology hosting, framing devices, character-led scenes, in-world announcements, recurring dramatic roles and projects that need tonal control across an entire season.

The work can be subtle and intimate, dark and atmospheric, dryly comic, heightened or emotionally raw. The consistent aim is always to make the performance feel native to the world you are building.

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Branded Podcasts & Podcast Voiceover

Not every podcast needs a full dramatic performance. Some need a signature voice that gives the series a recognisable identity.

I can provide podcast intros, outros, trailers, episode opens, sponsor reads, chapter markers, narrative inserts and recurring continuity voiceover. The voice should feel like part of the show’s world – not an afterthought pasted on once the edit is finished.

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Formats I Am Well Suited To

Whether the project is intimate and subtle or dark and atmospheric, I bring storytelling instinct to every role.

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Anthology Horror & Atmosphere

Horror and atmospheric fiction podcasts with episodic structure
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Full-Cast Audio Drama

Narrative series and multi-character audio drama productions
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Narrator-Led Fiction

Fiction podcasts and immersive story formats with strong narration
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Horror Podcast Narration

Horror podcast narration and dramatic host roles
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Promotional Audio

Trailers, teasers and promotional audio for scripted series
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Podcast Identity Voiceover

Intros, outros and recurring identification lines for branded podcasts

Why David Stands Out in Dramatic Audio

My background in dramatic audio gives me a specific advantage in this category. I understand suspense, restraint and the importance of letting the listener’s imagination do some of the work.

In horror and fiction podcasting, over-performance can break immersion just as quickly as under-performance can flatten a scene. The best work feels truthful, even when the world is strange, frightening or fantastical.

Whether the script needs an unsettling narrator, an intelligent host voice, a dry and grounded RP delivery or character work with real dramatic texture, I approach the material as storytelling rather than announcement.

My 12+ year tenure with The NoSleep Podcast isn’t just a credit, it’s proof of reliability, consistency and the ability to perform at the highest level across hundreds of episodes and evolving creative contexts.

A Professional Process for Producers and Creators

Creative quality matters. So does reliability. Podcast and audio drama teams often work to tight edit schedules, evolving scripts, cast coordination and remote production workflows.

I record from a professional home studio in North Yorkshire and can provide clean, dependable audio for one-off episodes, teaser trailers, recurring anthology work, long-form fiction and branded series assets. The aim is simple: to make the creative process easier, while giving the project the performance it deserves.

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Send the Script

Character notes, tone references, recording deadline and technical delivery requirements

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Agree the Voice

We agree the voice, performance style and any pronunciation or continuity notes before the recording session.

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Receive the Audio

Professionally recorded audio from my North Yorkshire studio, with an agreed approach to pickups or recurring episode work.

What Producers and Audio Drama Teams Say

“David Ault is simply one of the best out there. He has a rare gift for making both dialogue and the written word sound warm and intelligent at the same time, and an unerring instinct for how a line should land to be convincing and compelling. He can be strong and vulnerable in the same breath. There's a very good reason he's one of the leading actors in independent audio drama anywhere in the world, and working with him is a genuine pleasure from the first take to the last.”

Christof LaputkaFounder, Leviathan Audio Productions

“I have had the good fortune to work with David Ault for more than a decade as co-hosts, actors, writers, producers, and co-conspirators in audio drama. Kevin Bacon can only look on enviously, for David is unquestionably the centre of the 'Six Degrees of David Ault' universe within our medium. Combining immense talent with razor-sharp wit and impeccable professionalism, his greatest weapon remains his distinctly unfair advantage of being everything the reputation of the English Renaissance man has promised for centuries. Whether performing, writing, directing, or shepherding a production from concept to completion, David invariably leaves the art better than he found it.”

Jack J. WardProducer, Sonic Cinema Productions

Audio Drama and Podcast Voiceover FAQs

Book a Demo

Yes. I work across scripted audio drama, fiction podcasts, anthology narration, branded storytelling and podcast voiceover assets such as intros, trailers and recurring segments. Whatever the format, the focus is on storytelling and performance quality.

Yes. My long-running work with The NoSleep Podcast makes horror, tension, atmosphere and dark storytelling one of my strongest specialist areas. I understand how to create suspense, when to hold back and when to let the listener’s imagination do the work.

Yes. I am comfortable moving between narrative guidance and character-led performance, and many strong audio projects need both. I can shift from hosting a podcast to performing a specific character role, and the transitions feel natural and intentional.

Yes. I record from a broadcast-quality home studio in North Yorkshire and deliver professional audio to producers and creators internationally. Remote direction and feedback can be arranged where useful.

I deliver in WAV, MP3 and any other format your editing or distribution platform requires. Files are clearly named, and I can provide segmented audio or separate character/narrator tracks if needed.

I’ve been a foundational narrator on The NoSleep Podcast for over 11 years, appearing in hundreds of episodes. This long-term tenure demonstrates both reliability and the ability to sustain high performance across an evolving creative landscape.

Yes. If you need additional recordings, revised takes, or new episodes in an ongoing series, I can provide pickup sessions. Having the original recording details on file makes continuity and vocal consistency straightforward.

Turnaround depends on script length and your deadline. For a typical audio drama episode or podcast episode (15-30 minutes of audio), I can discuss realistic timelines once I see the script. Tight schedules can often be accommodated, but quality is never compromised.

Pricing depends on project scope, format (one-off episodes vs. recurring series) and delivery timeline. I can provide a detailed quote once I review your script and understand the full scope of the project. I’m happy to discuss flexible arrangements for ongoing series or larger productions.

Need a Voice That Can Hold a Listener Inside the Story?

Whether you are creating a fiction podcast, a horror anthology, a narrative series trailer or a branded podcast that needs a stronger sonic identity, tell me about the project.

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Contact Me

info@davidault.co.uk

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