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The Novelizers


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Synopsis:

Hosted by Dave Hill, we take classic films, get top comedy writers to turn them into hilarious audiobooks, narrated by actors and comedians like JK Simmons, Wayne Brady, Ira Glass, Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Richard Ayoade and dozens more. Plus interviews! This season, we tackle Dirty Dancing. The Novelizers is distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Multiple

Genres: Satire and Spoof

Soundscape: Voices only

Completion status: Partial

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Episodes:

Paul Scheer, James Dwyer, Andrew Lin - Dark Knight 10

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:05:00 -0500

Paul Scheer narrates chapter 10 of The Dark Knight novelized by Andrew Lin, plus an interview with James Dwyer.


Ian Brennan is a writer and performer known for Monster on Netflix. He’s also the creator of Glee and Screen Queens.


Paul Scheer is a SAG-award winning actor and comedian known for The League, Black Monday, Veep, and is the co-host of How Did This Get Made.


James Dwyer - is an actor and comic who’s appeared in What We Do in the Shadows, and performs regularly at the UCB in New York. You can catch him there in ASSSSCAT or hosting his monthly variety show The Great American Shit Carnival.


Andrew Lin - is the writer and cartoonist behind the massively successful Mountain of Sadness comics.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Additional additional editing by Sunita Haberlein. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras and TJ Arway. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.



The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2026 Novelizers LLC.


Michael Torpey, Brandon Dzirko, Joe Veix - Dark Knight 9

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:12:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 9


Featuring a chapter novelized by Joe Veix and narrated by Michael Torpey, plus an interview with Brandon Dzirko. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.



Michael Torpey - is an actor and writer best known for his work on Orange Is The New Black, VEEP, and Inside Amy Schumer, as well as frequent appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.


Joe Veix - is a writer and artist based in Oakland, CA. He recently wrote the short film Channelvue, and has written for The New Yorker, Wired, McSweeney’s, and Vice.


Brandon Dzirko - is a writer, actor, improviser who performs at NY’s UCB theater on ASSSSCAT, Rumpleteaser, or Harold Night with The Prophecy. 

TikTok @brandonandshane @Bdzirko on Instagram


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras and TJ Arway. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2026 Novelizers LLC.


JK Simmons, Mike Drucker, Arthur Meyer - Dark Knight 8

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:03:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 8


Featuring a chapter novelized by Mike Drucker and narrated by J.K. Simmons, plus an interview with Arthur Meyer. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


JK Simmons is an Oscar winning actor known for Whiplash, La La Land, Juno, tons of other great stuff - and he played Commissioner Gordon in Justice League. 


Mike Drucker is a comedian, writer known for Bill Nye Saves the World, Adam Ruins Everything, Full Frontal with Sam Bee and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon - he’s also the author of the book Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games.


Arthur Meyer is a comedian, writer, and actor known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - and he’s also the co-host of ABC Parenting.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.

The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2026 Novelizers LLC.


Ronny Chieng, Seth Herzog, Jennie Egerdie - Dark Knight 7

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 7


Featuring a chapter novelized by Jennie Egerdie and narrated by Ronnie Chieng, plus an interview with Seth Herzog. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Ronny Chieng is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor. He’s a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” He has starred "Crazy Rich Asians,” “Godzilla vs. Kong,” three Netflix standup comedy specials and in Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown,” based on Charles Yu’s book and directed by Taika Waititi.


Seth Herzog is the host of Sweet, the longest-running live comedy show in New York, and probably planet Earth, and appears frequently on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and co-stars with me in the hit film Boy Band - available RIGHT NOW on Tubi.


Jennie Egerdie has written for McSweeney’s, The New Yorker, and is the author of two books selected by Vulture as the Best comedy books of the year.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.

The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2026 Novelizers LLC.


Maurice LaMarche, Ian Brennan, Shek Baker - Dark Knight 6

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:52:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 6


Featuring a chapter novelized by Shek Baker and narrated by Maurice LaMarche, plus an interview with ⁠Ian Brennan. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Ian Brennan is a writer and performer known for Monster on Netflix. He’s also the creator of Glee and Screen Queens.

Maurice LaMarche has voiced characters on animated shows like The Simpsons, Futurama, Rick and Morty, Pinky and the Brain, American Dad, Transformers, Looney Tunes, and basically the rest of them too.

Shek Baker is a comedy writer living in New York City.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


GaTa, Yoni Lotan, Matt Tobey - Dark Knight 5

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:22:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 5


Featuring a chapter novelized by Matthew Tobey and narrated by GaTa, plus an interview with ⁠Yoni Lotan. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


GaTa is Davionte Ganter, an American rapper and actor, known for his work in the FX series Dave as well as being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky.


Yoni Lotan is an actor and writer known for his work in Russian Doll, High Maintenance, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 


Matt Tobey is a writer whose work has appeared on Comedy Central and The Onion.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Hallie Haas, Hannah Pilkes, Mickie Cathers - Dark Knight 4

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:05:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 4


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Mickie Cathers and narrated by Hallie Haas, plus an interview with ⁠Hannah Pilkes. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Hallie Haas is a comedian and actor who has appeared in Search Party and the film Fort Tilden.


Hannah Pilkes is a comedian and improv teacher who appears in Leanne on Netflix and has performed at Just for Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe, the Telluride Comedy Festival and more.


Mickie Cathers is a comedy writer and former editor of the illustrious Michigan Gargoyle humor magazine.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, TikTok, and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Brian Stack, Mary Birdsong, Liz Lent - Dark Knight 3

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:26:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 3

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Liz Lent and narrated by Mary Birdsong, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Stack. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Mary Birdsong is an actor and writer known for Reno 911, Succession, and more. 


Brian Stack is a writer and performer known for his extensive work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as Conan.



Liz Lent is a comedy writer and artist



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.

The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Rob Delaney, A.D. Miles, Will Hines - Dark Knight 2

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:05:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 2


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠A.D. Miles and narrated by Rob Delaney, plus an interview with ⁠Will Hines. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Rob Delaney is a comedian and actor known for Catastrophe, Dying for Sex, and Bad Monkey. 


A.D. Miles is an actor and writer known for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Horrible People, and Wet Hot American Summer.



Will Hines is known for his work teaching and running the Upright Citizens Brigade theater and has appeared in Brooklyn Nine Nine, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Comedy Bang Bang, and much more



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Lewis Black, Langston Kerman, Rob Kutner - Dark Knight 1

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:05:00 -0500

The Dark Knight - Chapter 1


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Rob Kutner and narrated by Lewis Black, plus an interview with ⁠Langston Kerman. Hosted by Dave Hill and Stephen Levinson.


Lewis Black played Anger in Inside Out and Inside Out 2, had a regular spot on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and has won multiple Grammy’s for Best Comedy Album.


Langston Kerman is an actor, writer and comedian known for Bust Down on Peacock


Rob Kutner is a TV writer and author known for The Daily Show, Conan, and is one of the producers of The Novelizers.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts. Special thanks to Brad Combs. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Dirty Dancing - Full Season

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:24:00 -0400

Hey NYC!! We'll be performing Dirty Dancing LIVE this FRIDAY - Sept 19th at 7pm at Caveat. Get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/DDNovel


Hey OHIO! We'll be performing The Matrix LIVE on Sat., Oct 4th at 4pm at the Yellow Springs Film Festival. Get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/YSFFNov


This is the ENTIRE Dirty Dancing season - in one giant episode, for your listening pleasure.


Khan Live at Caveat - Dave Foley, Chris Redd, Jon Benjamin, Dave Hill + Leyla Ingalls

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:10:00 -0400

ATTN: NYC! The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat Sept 19th at 7pm - doing the best of Dirty Dancing - hosted by Jenny Hagel with Jon Bass, Jordan Carlos & More. Tickets here.

ATTN: OHIO! The Novelizers will be LIVE at the Yellow Springs Film Festival on Saturday, October 4th at 4pm - performing The Matrix - hosted by Michael Ian Black with Leyla Ingalls and more. Tickets here.


Special Bonus Episode, recorded LIVE at Caveat in NYC featuring Chris Redd (SNL), Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall), H. Jon Benjamin (Archer, Bob's Burgers) + Dave Hill, featuring 4 chapters from our Wrath of Khan season.


Plus, comedian Leyla Ingalls drops by the podcast to talk to Stephen.


Michael Chernus, Scott Adsit, Leslie Gaar - Dirty Dancing 18

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:14:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 18


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Leslie Gaar, and narrated by Michael Chernus, plus an interview with ⁠Scott Adsit. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Michael Chernus


Michael Chernus is an Obie-award winning actor best known for his work in the show Severance, which is nominated for one-bazillion Emmys this year. He's also played Cal Chapman in Orange is the New Black, in addition to other roles on stage and screen.


Leslie Gaar is an author, performer, and podcaster, whose work has appeared in Washington Post, Jim Henson Co., and McSweeney’s. She hosts a podcast called Creative Jumpstart.


Scott Adsit is an actor, comedian, and writer known for voicing Baymax in Disney's "Big Hero 6" and for his role as Pete Hornberger on NBC's "30 Rock." He was also a main cast member on Adult Swim's "Moral Orel."


This is our final episode of Dirty Dancing - we'll be back with a novelization of The Dark Knight after a brief hiatus.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Intern: Oscar Waldman. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Mark McKinney, Hannah Pilkes, Craig Baldo - Dirty Dancing 17

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 17


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Craig Baldo and narrated by Mark McKinney, plus an interview with ⁠Hannah Pilkes. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee!


Craig Baldo was doing stand-up all over TV about 15 years ago. Now he works in advertising, teaches at Montclair Film and writes occasional gags for the New Yorker. Read/watch/listen to more of him at craigbaldo.com.


Mark McKinney is a comedian and actor who was a member of the comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. He's appeared in "Superstore," "Saturday Night Live," and "Man Seeking Woman."


Hannah Pilkes is a comedian and actor known for her viral Vine videos and appearances on "The Chris Gethard Show."



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Intern: Oscar Waldman. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.

The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.


Nathan Fillion, Matt Walsh, Stefan Sirucek - Dirty Dancing 16

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:10:00 -0400

*** July 9th, 2025 at 7pm - The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat in NYC, featuring Dave Hill, Dave Foley, Jon Benjamin & Chris Redd -- Get tickets here. ***


Dirty Dancing - Chapter 16


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Stefan Sirucek, and narrated by ⁠Nathan Fillion, plus an interview with ⁠Matt Walsh. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee!


Nathan Fillion is known for his role as Captain “Mal” Reynolds in the cult favorite series “Firefly” and the film “Serenity.” And opening this week, Nathan stars as the Green Lantern - in the new James Gunn “Superman” reboot. You can also catch Nathan starring as Officer John Nolan in ABC’s hit series “The Rookie”!


Matt Walsh is a comedian, actor, and writer who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade. He's known for his role as Mike McLintock on HBO's "Veep" and has appeared in films like "The Hangover" and "Ghostbusters."


Stefan Sirucek is a writer and filmmaker whose work has appeared in McSweeney's, New York Magazine, and National Geographic. 


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Intern: Oscar Waldman. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written, narrated, edited, and scored entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Jason Mantzoukas, Tony Zaret, Darci Ratliff - Dirty Dancing 15

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:05:00 -0400

*** July 9th, 2025 at 7pm - The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat in NYC. Get tickets here. ***


Dirty Dancing - Chapter 15


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Darci Ratliff, and narrated by ⁠Jason Mantzoukas, plus an interview with ⁠Tony Zaret. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee!


Darci Ratliff is Kittenpants—former publisher of online humor mag Kittenpants.com, producer of films, CDs, live events and a podcast, and host of an annual comedy writers' retreat. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kittenpants)


Jason Mantzoukas is an actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in "The League," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Good Place," and the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast. He's also voiced characters in "Big Mouth" and "Close Enough."


Tony Zaret is a comedian and content creator known for his satirical social media posts and videos that parody internet culture. Follow him everywhere, including Instagram.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Intern: Oscar Waldman. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Jane Brucker, Bethany Hall, Rob Kutner & Sheryl Zohn - Dirty Dancing 14

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 14


Featuring a chapter narrated by Dirty Dancing's own Jane Brucker (!!!) and novelized by ⁠⁠Rob Kutner and Sheryl Zohn, plus an interview with Bethany Hall. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Plus a surprise guest appearance by Yacht Rock's "Hollywood" Steve Huey!


Rob Kutner is a producer for The Novelizers. He’s written for Conan and The Daily Show, and a bunch of funny books. Check out his work here


Sheryl Zohn is an Emmy-nominated writer, TV producer, and podcaster based in Los Angeles. She watched either Dirty Dancing or Top Gun approximately every weekend of Junior High. (http://www.sherylzohn.com)


Jane Brucker is an actress best known for her role as Lisa Houseman, Baby's sister, in "Dirty Dancing." She also appeared in "Stealing Home" and was in the original Broadway cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs."


Bethany Hall is a comedian, actress, and writer who appeared as a producer on "30 Rock" and was a writer for "The Chris Gethard Show."


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Avital Ash, Arthur Meyer, Raquel D'Apice - Dirty Dancing 13

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Raquel D’Apice and narrated by ⁠Avital Ash, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Arthur Meyer. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Plus a surprise guest appearance by Beth Stelling!


Raquel D'Apice has written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and author of the book "Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming." ( www.theuglyvolvo.com)


Avital Ash is an actress, comedian, and writer who has performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and appeared in "Broad City" and "The Jim Gaffigan Show."


Arthur Meyer is a comedian, writer, and actor who was a writer for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and has performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Sunita Mani, Jon Glaser, Evan Allgood, - Dirty Dancing 12

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter12


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Evan Allgood and narrated by ⁠Sunita Mani, plus an interview with ⁠Jon Glaser. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Sunita Mani is an actress, dancer and comedian best known for her role as Trenton in Mr. Robot and Arthie in the Netflix comedy GLOW.


Jon Glaser is an actor, writer, and comedian known for creating and starring in Adult Swim's "Delocated" and "Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter” and “Jon Glaser Loves Gear”


Evan Allgood writes humor, screenplays, sketches, essays, interviews, and other things. He’s a frequent contributor to McSweeney’s and The New Yorker’s Daily Shouts and has also been published by The Believer, The Millions, Vulture, Paste, and Los Angeles Review of Books.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Shonali Bhowmik, Katina Corrao, Greg Johnson - Dirty Dancing 11

Mon, 26 May 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 11


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Shonali Bhowmik, and narrated by Shonali, Katina Corrao, & Greg Johnson, plus an interview with Mike Kurtz.


Special guest appearance by Steve Agee


Shonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker and writer. Shonali's recent solo full length album One Machine At A Time was released to enthusiastic critical praise and is her most personal album yet. 

Katina Corrao is an actress, comedian, and writer. Her debut comedy album, Hot Date, hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart. She co-created The Auditions and wrote the children's book Katina von Silly, about a little girl aspiring to be a stand-up comic. (KatinaCorrao.com @KatinaCorrao on Instagram.)

Greg Johnson is a comedian with a hit stand up comedy album, “Greg Johnson 1,” and the author of “Your Kid’s Special: The 99 Funniest Jokes for Your Child’s First Stand-Up Comedy Hour!”—now available on Amazon! (Instagram: @thegregjohnson)

Mike Kurtz is an LA-based improviser who has performed with The Groundlings



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Hallie Haas, Rekha Shankar, Tammy Golden - Dirty Dancing 10

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 10


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Tammy Golden and narrated by Hallie Haas, plus an interview with Rekha Shankar.


Tammy Golden is a writer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, MAD Magazine, Dana Gould's “Hanging with Doctor Z” on YouTube.


Hallie Haas is a comedic actress and writer who has appeared in SEARCH PARTY, ALTERNATINO, COMEDY CENTRAL DIGITAL, and the SXSW Grand Jury Prize-Winning feature FORT TILDEN. She lives in LA, where she is currently performing on UCB’s character team, BETTY. (www.halliehaas.com)


Rekha Shankar is a comedian in Los Angeles. She's written for NBC and Comedy Central, and is a Vulture Comedian You Should Know. (IG: rekha_s newsletter: buttondown.com/rekhashankar)



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Bonus Episode: (I Had) The Time of My Life cover - w/Michael Hearst, Heather Redman, David Payne, & K. Carter

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:10:00 -0400

A special crossover episode of The Novelizers Dirty Dancing season with Michael Hearst's "80 From the 80s" project in which we cover Dirty Dancing theme song, "(I Had) The Time of My Life."


Vocalists: Heather Redman and David Payne

Rap composed and performed by K.Carter

Drums - Christian Linsey

Bass - Joe Keohane

Guitar and Keys - Michael Hearst

Engineered by Christian Linsey and Michael Hearst.

Vocals recorded by Juliet Fromholt at WYSO radio in Yellow Springs.

Produced by Michael Hearst

Executive Producer: Stephen Levinson


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Richard Kind, Amanda Lehr, Langston Kerman - Dirty Dancing 09

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 9


Featuring a chapter novelized by Amanda Lehr and narrated by ⁠Richard Kind, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Langston Kerman. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Richard Kind is one of America's most beloved character actors, and has appeared in countless productions on stage and screen. Some recent comedy highlights include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Only Murders in the Building, and American Dad. Follow him on Instagram.


Langston Kerman is an LA based stand up, actor, and writer. His special Bad Poetry, directed and produced by John Mulaney, was released by Netflix in August. Comedy/culture critic Jason Zinoman of the NY times calls it a “terrific debut hour” and The New Yorker deemed it “his exciting new Netflix special, a saving grace.” Langston can currently be seen recurring in the new FX series English Teacher. Follow him on Instagram.


Amanda Lehr has written for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and Roxane Gay's The Audacity. She co-runs The Out-of-Network Network (with Ian Goldstein) on Substack. Follow her on Bluesky.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


Richard Kind was recorded by Brett Morris.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft - Dirty Dancing 08

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 8


Featuring a chapter novelized and narrated by Ian Brennan, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Laura Krafft. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Ian Brennan is a 3-time Emmy-winning screenwriter, director and actor. He is known for creating the American television shows GleeScream QueensThe Politician, and Monster.


Laura Krafft is an Emmy-winning writer and actress. An ImprovOlympic and Second City alum, she is a former staff writer for The Colbert Report.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is an AI-free podcast, written and narrated entirely by human beings.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Thomas Lennon, Jaime Moyer, Mark Steinbach, Lisa Curry - Dirty Dancing 07

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 7


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Lisa Curry and narrated by ⁠Thomas Lennon & Debra DiGiovanni, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Mark Steinbach. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Thomas Patrick Lennon is an actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author. He's a founding member of The State, writer of Night at the Museum, and author of the Ronan Boyle book series.


Jaime Moyer has voiced two characters on Bob’s Burgers, and has had recurring roles on many sitcoms including: The Great North, Night Court, Modern Family, AP Bio, Netflix series The Big Show Show, and Disney’s hit show KC Undercover. 


Lisa Curry is a nationally and internationally touring comedian and award-winning writer based in Los Angeles.


Mark Steinbach is a comedy writer best known for his work on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.



The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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David Wain, Grant O'Brien, Ursula Lawrence - Dirty Dancing 06

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:31:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 6


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Ursula Lawrence and narrated by ⁠David Wain, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Grant O'Brien. Hosted by Dave Hill.


David Wain is best known for The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Stella, Wainy Days, Wanderlust, They Came Together, Children's Hospital, A Futile Gesture, and Medical Police. His latest project is Mr Throwback starring Steph Curry on Peacock.


Grant O'Brien is best known for his work with Dropout, where he co-hosts Dirty Laundry and writes Breaking News. Check out his podcast What Have You Been Drinking? about cocktails and why we love them.


Ursula Lawrence has written for Drunk History, Adam Ruins Everything and a few other things that didn't get made but still got her Guild health care so really no big. She's currently marooned in Madison, Wisconsin.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠YouTube, and please support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Samantha Bee, Courtney Pauroso, Liz Lent - Dirty Dancing 05

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 5


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Liz Lent and narrated by ⁠Samantha Bee, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Courtney Pauroso. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Samantha Bee is a comedian, writer, and producer who rose to fame as the longest-serving correspondent on "The Daily Show" before creating and hosting "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" from 2016-2022. She currently hosts podcasts including "Choice Words with Samantha Bee," has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People. She's currently touring the US with her show, "How to Survive Menopause."


Courtney Pauroso is an actress, writer, director and comedian known for her one-woman clown shows "Gutterplum" and "Vanessa 5000," which had successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was named one of Vulture's 2024 "Comedians You Should and Will Know." 


Liz Lent is a writer and illustrator based in Detroit. She is currently at work on a new project, An Illustrated History of the Perimenopausal Women’s Fight Club, 1066-2066: A Millennium of Really Very Valid Rage, If You Think About It.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


Special thanks to: Tzvia Berrin-Reinstein


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody.


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Liz Miele, Shannon O'Neill, Mickie Cathers - Dirty Dancing 04

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 4


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Mickie Cathers and narrated by ⁠Liz Miele, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Shannon O'Neill. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Liz Miele has appeared on Comedy Central, Fox, Hulu, NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and CBS’s After Midnight. She’s been featured in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner’s World, and the Guardian. She has several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.


Shannon O'Neill is an actor, improviser and writer, and a 20-year veteran of The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, where she hosted and performed in ASSSSCAT for nearly a decade. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.


Mickie Cathers is a comedy writer and former editor of the Michigan Gargoyle.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is a work of unauthorized parody. 

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Michael Ian Black, H. Jon Benjamin, Abbi Crutchfield - Dirty Dancing 03

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 3


Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Abbi Crutchfield and narrated by ⁠Michael Ian Black, plus an interview with ⁠⁠H. Jon Benjamin. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


H. Jon Benjamin is an Emmy-nominated voice actor and comedian best known for "Archer" and "Bob's Burgers." His album Jazz Daredevil is available wherever finer records are streamed.


Michael Ian Black is a comedian, actor, and author known for "The State" and "Wet Hot American Summer." He's current co-captain on CNN’s comedy quiz game show Have I Got News For You. 

Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy) is a comedian, writer, and actress who's appeared on "Up Early Tonight" and "Broad City." She performs stand-up nationwide. 


The Novelizers is a work of parody. 

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Jesse Thorn, Jordan Morris, Angela Giarratana - Dirty Dancing 02

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 2

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Jordan Morris and narrated by ⁠Jesse Thorn, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Angela Giarratana. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


Jesse Thorn is the founder and owner of Maximum Fun, a podcast network he launched in 2004. He hosts the interview program "Bullseye with Jesse Thorn" (formerly "The Sound of Young America"), which is distributed by NPR. Thorn is also known for co-hosting podcasts like "Jordan, Jesse, Go!" and "Judge John Hodgman," and has been influential in the development of podcasting as a medium.


Jordan Morris is a comedy writer and podcaster best known for co-hosting "Jordan, Jesse, Go!" with Jesse Thorn on the Maximum Fun network. He has written for television shows including "@midnight" and "Unikitty!" Morris began his career in the early 2000s as a radio personality on "The Sound of Young America" and has since become a fixture in the podcasting world, known for his quick wit and comedic storytelling.


Angela Giarratana is an improv performer and teaching artist based in Los Angeles, known for her work with prestigious comedy institutions like UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade) and The Groundlings. She has performed with notable improv troupes including "Death by Roo Roo" and "The Improvised Shakespeare Company," where she demonstrates her skill in character work and narrative development. Giarratana also teaches improv workshops focusing on physical comedy and character building, and has appeared in various comedy sketches and indie films, bringing her distinctive improvisational approach to scripted work.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


The Novelizers is a work of parody. 

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Rachel Dratch, Matteo Lane, Rich Talarico - Dirty Dancing 01

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:10:00 -0400

Dirty Dancing - Chapter 1

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Rich Talarico⁠ and narrated by ⁠Rachel Dratch, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Matteo Lane⁠. Hosted by Dave Hill.


Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Testa. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Hill⁠. Distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.


Rachel Dratch is an actress and comedian best known for her work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1999 to 2006, where she created memorable characters like Debbie Downer. Beyond SNL, she has appeared in numerous films and television shows including "30 Rock" and "Wine Country." Dratch is also an author, having written the memoir "Girl Walks into a Bar...: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle."


Matteo Lane is an Italian-American stand-up comedian, opera singer, and painter who has gained recognition for his sharp observational humor and openness about LGBTQ+ experiences. He has appeared on comedy shows including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," and Comedy Central's "The Comedy Jam." Look for his book "Your Pasta Sucks: A Cookbook" at better bookstores everywhere.


Rich Talarico is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer and producer known for his work on "Key & Peele" and "MADtv." He's also contributed to shows like "Saturday Night Live" and has performed with improv groups including Second City.



The Novelizers is a work of parody. 

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Richard Ayoade, Alex Rubens, Brian Shortall - Matrix ch21

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 21

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Alex Rubens⁠ and narrated by Richard Ayoade, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Shortall⁠.


Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer and director who stared in The IT Crowd, Krapopolis, Disenchantment, and more.


Four-time Emmy Award nominee Alex Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has written on such critically acclaimed shows as Key & PeeleRick and Morty, and Community.


Brian Shortall is a Second City and iO alum with nearly 20 years experience performing, writing and teaching comedy and improvisation. Brian has appeared in feature films including Blockers and television shows such as Key & Peele. He’s written for Girl Boss on Netflix.



Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Jackie Kashian, Allison Silverman, Jeremy Culhane - Matrix ch20

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 20

Featuring a chapter novelized by Allison Silverman and narrated by ⁠Jackie Kashian, plus an interview with Jeremy Culhane.


Allison Silverman is a writer and producer known for Russian Doll, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, and more.

Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. She’s been heard on Bob’s Burgers and Strange Planet; and featured on NPR and Audible.

Jeremy Culhane is an actor/writer/improviser/performer whose credits include American Vandal, Heathers, 9-1-1, Yes Day, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He performs weekly with UCB’s Harold team GHOST and sketch team MOON GOON.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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June Diane Raphael, Dan Kibblesmith, Suzi Barrett - Matrix ch19

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 19

Featuring a chapter novelized by Daniel Kibblesmith⁠ (Colbert, Clone High), and narrated by June Diane Raphael⁠ (How Did This Get Made!) plus an interview with ⁠Suzi Barrett⁠.


Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis.

Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion.

Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Lane Moore, Andy Bobrow, Alyssa Sabo - Matrix ch18

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 18

Featuring a chapter novelized by Andy Bobrow, and narrated by Lane Moore plus an interview with Alyssa Sabo.


Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis.

Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion.

Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Truth Ali, RJ White, Ali Ghandour - Matrix ch17

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 17

Featuring a chapter novelized by R.J. White (McSweeney's), and narrated by Truth Ali plus an interview with Ali Ghandour.


R.J. White is a comedy writer who has written for McSweeney's.

Truth Ali is a hip-hop artist and voice actor who has toured with Rakim. His sixth album "While You Slept" is available now.

Ali Ghandour is the Artistic Director at UCB and has appeared on Superstore, The Unicorn, The Guest Book, The Goldbergs, and Drunk History.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Ronnie Adrian, Josh Comers - Matrix ch16

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 16

Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Josh Comers, and narrated by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog plus an interview with ⁠Ronnie Adrian⁠.

Josh Comers is a comedian who has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central.

Robert Smigel is the co-creator of Leo, and a writer/performer for Conan, SNL, and Hotel Transylvania and more.

Ronnie Adrian is known for his work with UCB, Key and Peele, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, and more.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Scott Aukerman, Michael Hartney, Nita Haberlein - Matrix ch15

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 15

Featuring a chapter novelized by Sunita Haberlein, and narrated by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) plus an interview with Michael Hartney (UCB).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Ophira Eisenberg, Mark Steinbach, Tyler Benedict - Matrix ch14

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:27:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 14

Featuring a chapter novelized by Mark Steinbach (SNL), and narrated by stand-up comedian Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting is a Joke) plus an interview with Tyler Benedict (iO Chicago).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, Joel Levinson, Hallie Haas - Matrix ch13

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 13

Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Baby Wants Candy performers Al Samuels, Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, and Ahsohn Williams plus an interview with Hallie Haas (UCB).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Alison Pill, Rachel Axler, James Mannion - Matrix ch12

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 12

Featuring a chapter novelized by Rachel Axler (Veep, New Girl, The Daily Show) and narrated by Alison Pill (Star Trek: Picard, Scott Pilgrim, Hello Tomorrow!) plus an interview with James Mannion (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Andrew Ti, Jamie Denbo, Suchetas Bokil - Matrix ch11

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 11

Featuring a chapter novelized by Novelizers co-producer Suchetas Bokil (The Harvard Lampoon) and narrated by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) plus an interview with Jamie Denbo⁠ (Spy, F is for Family).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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David Dastmalchian, Carl Tart, Steve Agee - Matrix ch10

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix, Chapter 10

Featuring a chapter novelized by Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, New Girl) and narrated by David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) plus an interview with Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Mad TV).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠⁠Aimee Mann⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

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Bonus - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix Revolutions

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:59:00 -0400

Special bonus episode for comedy/movie/podcast/Matrix-interested people. It's Part 2 of our crossover with our friends at The Flophouse Podcast - who have taken a deep dive into the third Matrix film - just for you!


The Flophouse Podcast is available HERE and also wherever you get your podcasts.


We'll be back on Monday, with an all new chapter of The Matrix.



John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix ch 09

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

A special Flophouse Podcast crossover with our friends Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan, plus John Hodgman.

Check out The Flophouse Podcast and stay tuned for a special Matrix Revolutions edition of the Flophouse in our feed later this week.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes ⁠Aimee Mann⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Brennan Lee Mulligan & Izzy Roland - Matrix ch08

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix — Chapter 8 Brennan Lee Mulligan⁠ (Dimension 20, CollegeHumor) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Ross Pal plus an improv interview with Izzy Roland (Dimension 20, The Sex Lives of College Girls)

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠ and sometimes Aimee Mann.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

Copyright 2024 Novelizers LLC.



Dan Savage, Courtney Pauroso, Chris Karwowski - Matrix ch07

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix — Chapter 7 Dan Savage⁠ (Savage Love) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chris Karwowski ⁠(The Onion, Show & Sell Podcast) plus an improv interview with Vanessa 5000 aka Courtney Pauroso. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film. The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠⁠ (and sometimes Aimee Mann).  Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers. Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠. Copyright 2024 Novelizers LLC.


Scott Adsit, Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch06

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix — Chapter 6

Scott Adsit (30 Rock) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report) plus an improv interview with Ian Brennan (Glee).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠

Special thanks to ⁠⁠⁠WYSO⁠⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Drew Ackerman - Sleep With Me Crossover - Matrix ch05

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix — Chapter 5

A very special, very sleepy crossover episode with Drew Ackerman and the Sleep With Me podcast, the world's premiere podcast for falling asleep.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get top TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize it, and have a comedian or actor narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠⁠. Reprise performed by Aimee Mann and ⁠⁠Paige Beller⁠⁠

Special thanks to WYSO.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

More info at thenovelizers.com. Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Tom Scharpling, Ryan Barton, Kelsy Abbott - Matrix ch04

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Matrix — Chapter 4

Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠⁠Knotts⁠⁠. Reprise performed by ⁠Paige Beller⁠

Special thanks to ⁠⁠WYSO⁠ radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Matt Mercer, Will Hines, Josh Lieb - Matrix ch03

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:06:00 -0400

Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines.

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠Knotts⁠. Reprise performed by Paige Beller

Special thanks to ⁠WYSO radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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David Javerbaum, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch02

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix - Chapter 2

David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by ⁠Knotts⁠. Reprise performed by Aimee Mann

Special thanks to ⁠WYSO radio⁠ in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Rob Delaney, Chase Mitchell, Seth Morris - Matrix ch01

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The Matrix - Chapter 1

Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast).

Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.


The Novelizers is produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Music and additional editing by Cole Emoff. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin and performed by Knotts. Reprise performed by Paige Beller

Special thanks to Chris Karwowski and WYSO radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Warner Brothers.

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Independence Day: Full Season

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Independence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevin Shinick, Jake Johnson, Vir Das, Paget Brewster, Maurice LaMarche, and James Urbaniak.


And come back next week, when we launch Season 3 - The Matrix.


Will Forte, James Urbaniak, Aristotle Athari - ID4 Ch. 19 & Epilogue

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:24:00 -0500

Ch. 19: "Check, Mate." Novelized by Scott Chernoff, narrated by Will Forte.

Epilogue: "Epilogue." Novelized by Anita Serwacki, narrated by James Urbaniak.

Interview: Aristotle Athari.

Will Forte is best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons, where he first created MacGruber, and for creating and starring in Last Man on Earth.

Scott Chernoff has previously written for Conan, Rick and Morty, and BoJack Horseman.

James Urbaniak is known for voicing Dr. Venture in The Venture Bros. and for his appearances in movies like The Fabelmans and Oppenheimer.

Anita Serwacki is a former writer for The Onion.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Follow The Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Tony Zaret, Michael Torpey, Hannah Pilkes - ID4 Ch. 17 & 18

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:51:00 -0500

Ch. 17: "The Apple PowerBook 5300ce." Novelized and narrated by Tony Zaret.

Ch. 18: "President Maverick." Novelized by Daniel Powell, narrated by Michael Torpey.

Interview: Hannah Pilkes.

Tony Zaret is a New York-based stand-up and improvisational comedian.

Michael Torpey is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his appearances on Veep, Orange is the New Black, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He currently hosts Paid Off on truTV.

Daniel Powell is a writer and producer known for co-creating Inside Amy Schumer and producing I Think You Should Leave and That Damn Michael Che.

Hannah Pilkes is an improvisational comedian who was a New Face at the 2023 Just For Laughs festival. Follow her on Instagram at @hannahpilkes.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Follow The Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Mae Whitman, Beanie Feldstein, Oscar Montoya - ID4 Ch. 15 & 16

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:54:00 -0500

Ch. 15: "Just Call Me Captain Plan-It." Novelized by Jason Reich, narrated by Mae Whitman.

Ch. 16: "Preparing for the Final Stand." Novelized by Caroline Eppright, narrated by Beanie Feldstein.

Interview: Oscar Montoya.

Mae Whitman is an actor known for her roles as Ann Veal in Arrested Development, Amber Holt in NBC's Parenthood, and Annie Marks in Good Girls. She also voiced Tinker Bell in Disney's Tinker Bell films and Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She has appeared in numerous films, including 1996's Independence Day as the President's daughter!

Jason Reich is a four-time Emmy-award-winning writer who has written for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and he was the head writer of The Jim Jeffries' Show. He was also one of the writers of America (The Book).

Beanie Feldstein is an actor known for starring in Booksmart, Lady Bird, and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She also appeared as Monica Lewinsky in the third season of America Crime Story: Impeachment.

Caroline Eppright is a former writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Oscar Montoya is a writer and improviser who has performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade. He has appeared on Reno 911! and Bless the Harts.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Follow The Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Josh Johnson, Jon Wurster, Lisa Gilroy - ID4 Ch. 13 & 14

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:49:00 -0500

Ch. 13: "My Marriage Was Also Named Abort." Novelized by Jeb Lund, narrated by Josh Johnson.

Ch. 14: "The Rogue, the Coif, and the Partial Can of Diet Soda in an Empty Blended Scotch Bottle." Novelized by Chris Messick, narrated by Jon Wurster.

Interview: Lisa Gilroy.

Josh Johnson is a stand-up comedian and former writer and performer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has released two comedy specials on Comedy Central and Peacock, and his other credits include CONAN, @Midnight, and Kevin Hart's Hart of the City.

Jeb Lund is a former reporter for Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Gawker, and he has contributed to Esquire, GQ, and The New Republic, among many other publications.

Jon Wurster is the former drummer for American rock band Superchunk and a comedy writer known for his appearances on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling.

Chris Messick is a writer and musician.

Lisa Gilroy is a writer and improviser known for her viral online videos and her appearances on Comedy Bang! Bang!

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Follow The Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Andy Daly, Chris Parnell, Lilly Sullivan - ID4 Ch. 11 & 12

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:20:00 -0500

Ch. 11: "The Tank of Forbidden Mysteries." Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly.

Ch. 12: "Even as the World Ends, People Are Still Jerks." Novelized by Dave Croatto, narrated by Chris Parnell.

Interview: Lilly Sullivan.

Andy Daly is a writer and performer. He’s currently producing The Andy Daly Podcast Project, which includes Bonanas For Bonanza. He’s appeared in Comedy Central’s Review, Veep, Eastbound & Down, Black-ish, The Good Place, The Office, Modern Family, Silicon Valley and more. Follow him on ⁠Twitter @TVsAndyDaly⁠ and ⁠Instagram @tvsandydaly⁠.

Andrew Lin is a writer and cartoonist. Check out his work at  ⁠http://mountainofsadness.blogspot.com

Chris Parnell is an actor and comedian best known for his 8-year tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, voicing Jerry Smith on Rick and Morty, and voicing Cyril Figgis on Archer. He also had a recurring role on 30 Rock as Dr. Leo Spaceman.

Dave Croatto is a writer and editor who previously wrote for MAD Magazine, The Onion, and Billy on the Street.

Lilly Sullivan is a writer and improviser who has appeared in the 2022 feature Spirited, as well as TV shows like Righteous Gemstones and I Think You Should Leave.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Follow The Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Adam Pally, Maurice LaMarche, Clark Jones - ID4 Ch. 9 & 10

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Ch. 9: "The Few, The Proud, The Smithereens." Novelized by Chase Mitchell, narrated by Adam Pally.

Ch. 10: "Nothing Blows Up for a Sec." Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche.

Interview: Clark Jones.

Adam Pally is a comedian and actor known for starring as Max Blum in Happy Endings and as Dr. Peter Prentice in The Mindy Project. He has also appeared on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Californication, and The Colbert Report, among many other shows and films.

Chase Mitchell is a comedy writer who was written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Inside Job, among others shows.

Maurice LaMarche is a comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Lrr, Morbo, and Calculon from Futurama and various roles in Frozen, Zootopia, Looney Tunes, and more. He also voices Sam the Toucan in the Froot Loops commercials.

Shek Baker is a writer and comedian.

Clark Jones is a stand-up comedian who has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and has appeared on HBO's "Crashing", "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on Starz, and the "2 Dope Queens" podcast.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Vir Das, Paget Brewster, Seth Herzog - ID4 Ch. 7 & 8

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Ch. 7: "Come Sail Away." Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Vir Das.

Ch. 8: "Rubble, Rubble, Toil and Trouble." Novelized by Josh Gondelman, narrated by Paget Brewster.

Interview: Seth Herzog.

Vir Das is an actor, musician, and India's biggest stand-up comedian. He has released numerous specials on Netflix and recently won the International Emmy Award for his most recent special, Vir Das: Landing.

Maura Quint co-founder of Tax March and runs the popular Twitter account @behindyourback. She has been a contributor to The Onion and McSweeney’s.

Paget Brewster starred as Special Agent Emily Prentiss on CBS's Criminal Minds and Sara Kingsley on Fox's Grandfathered. She has also appeared in Friends, Community, and Modern Family, among numerous other shows and films.

Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian who was the head writer and executive producer for Desus & Mero. He previously wrote for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, for which he won 4 Emmy Awards, and has contributed to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He also performs stand-up and has been a regular contributor to NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me.

Seth Herzog has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Chappelle's Show, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and regularly performs live comedy.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

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Jake Johnson, Kevin Sussman, Will Hines - ID4 Ch. 5 & 6

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:56:00 -0500

Ch. 5: "Hot City Nights." Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Jake Johnson.

Ch. 6: "Pops and the Choppers." Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by Kevin Sussman.

Interview: Will Hines.

Jake Johnson is an actor known for starring as Nick Miller in New Girl. He has also voiced a Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, and he has appeared in 21 Jump Street, Jurassic World, and many other films.

Mickie Cathers is a writer based out of Philadelphia.

Kevin Sussman is an actor best known for playing Walter on Ugly Betty and Stuart Bloom on The Big Bang Theory.

Mike Wilson is a writer living in Chicago.

Will Hines has appeared on Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, Conan, and is a big macher at the UCB Theater. Follow him on ⁠Instagram⁠.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors.


Aparna Nancherla, Kevin Shinick, Vic Michaelis - ID4 Ch. 3 & 4

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Ch. 3: "The Peakabooter." Novelized & Narrated by Kevin Shinick

Ch. 4: "Boomer’s Story" Novelized by Joe Fusion, Narrated by Aparna Nancherla

Interview: Vic Michaelis

Kevin Shinick is an Emmy Award-winning writer, a #1 bestselling author and a celebrated comic book creator, as well as an actor, director and multiple Annie Award-winning producer. Best known for his work as a writer, producer and voice-actor on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken and for penning the best selling YA novel Star Wars: Force Collector.

Aparna Nancherla is a standup comedian and writer who has appeared on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Bob's Burgers, Master of None, Inside Amy Schumer and more. She's written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Mythic Quest on Apple+. Her book, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (Viking), is currently available for via Penguin Random House.

Joe Fusion is a writer and smarty-pants computer sciency guy living in Portland.

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Craig Ferguson, David Pressman, Kenny Stevenson - ID4 Ch. 1 & 2

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:38:00 -0500

Ch. 1: "The Arrival." Novelized by Steve Agee, narrated by David Pressman.

Ch. 2: "In Which Jeff Goldblum Rides His Bike Like a Boss and Earth Is Invaded by 15-Mile-Wide Space Cookies." Novelized by Liz Lent, narrated by Craig Ferguson.

Interview: Kenny Stevenson

David Pressman is an actor known for Krapopolis, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and appearing in, you guessed it, Independence Day.

Steve Agee is best known for playing John Economos and being the on-set portrayal of King Shark in the DC Extended Universe's The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. He has also appeared on New Girl and was a writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Craig Ferguson is best known for hosting CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and for starring as Nigel Wick in The Drew Carey Show. Check his new show on iHeartPodcasts, "Joy, A Podcast" here.

Liz Lent is a writer and painter. Check out her work on Instagram @lizlent.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

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Full Novelization: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

This the full book of the Novelizers' first season, which novelizes Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. This episode is perfect if you like to have it all in one place, or if you have nothing else important going on your life.


(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:00) Chapter 1 — Christina Chong

(00:12:01) Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy" — Jon Benjamin

(00:18:52) Chapter 3: "Preanimate Bullshit" — Felicia Day

(00:26:55) Chapter 4: "It Turns Out It's Ceti Alpha V, Not Ceti Alpha VI" — Andy Daly

(00:45:39) Chapter 5: "This One Has Farts and Lady Jokes" — Mary Jo Peele

(00:58:02) Chapter 6: "Showtime" — Kevin Shinick

(01:09:08) Chapter 7: "Follow You Follow Me" — Patton Oswalt

(01:18:43) Chapter 8: "Genesis Begins" — Maggie Maye, Mike O'Gorman, Teresa Lee

(01:41:42) Chapter 9: "Yellow Alert" — Ira Glass

(01:54:41) Chapter 10: "Stalling for Time" — Jo Firestone

(02:01:12) Chapter 11: "Ain't Nothing Regula About Any of This" — Dick Cavett

(02:13:39) Chapter 12: "Kirk! With Eels!" — Fred Stoller

(02:24:15) Chapter 13: "What Am I Feeling?" — Steve Agee

(02:30:44) Chapter 14: "The Wrath of Walt" — Rachel Bloom, John Hodgman, Steve Agee

(02:37:31) Chapter 15: "Spock's Geometric Blunder" — J.K. Simmons

(02:44:58) Chapter 16: "Scotty Loses Consciousness" — Fred MacCaulay

(02:49:20) Chapter 17: "High Noon(ien)" — Maurice LaMarche

(03:10:33) Chapter 18: "Live Long or Die Trying" — Beth Stelling

(03:19:18) Chapter 19: "My Motherfucker is Dead" — Wayne Brady

(03:24:25) Epilogue — Dave Hill


The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Associate Producer: Suchetas Bokil. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, and Hannah Levinson.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors

Transcript


Wayne Brady, Matt Walsh, Dave Hill - Khan Ch. 19 & Epilogue

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Ch 19: “My Motherfucker is Dead.” Novelized by Jordan Black, narrated by Wayne Brady.

“Epilogue.” Novelized and narrated by Dave Hill.

Interview: Matt Walsh

Wayne Brady is an American comedian best known for starring on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and hosting Let’s Make a Deal, The Wayne Brady Show, and Don’t Forget the Lyrics! He has won five Primetime Emmys for his work.

Jordan Black is a writer and producer who has written for SNL, Last Man Standing, and The Last O.G.

Dave Hill is a comedian and frequent panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight. He has also appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Inside Amy Schumer, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, among others.

Matt Walsh is an actor and comedian who received two Emmy nominations for his role as Mike McKlintock on Veep. He’s also a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Associate Producer: Suchetas Bokil. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Beth Stelling, Maurice LaMarche, Geri Cole - Khan Ch. 17 & 18

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:07:00 -0400

Ch 17: Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche - “The Annoyance of Noonien.”

Ch 18: Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Beth Stelling - “Live Long or Die Trying.”

Interview: Geri Cole

Maurice LaMarche is a comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Lrr, Morbo, and Calculon from Futurama and various roles in Frozen, Zootopia, Looney Tunes, and more. He also voices Sam the Toucan in the Froot Loops commercials.

Shek Baker is a writer and comedian.

Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian who has performed on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Netflix’s The Standups, and more. She has written for HBO’s Crashing, and her special “Girl Daddy” is now streaming on Max.

Mickie Cathers is a writer based out of Philadelphia.

Geri Cole is a writer and improviser who has written for Sesame Street.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Associate Producer: Suchetas Bokil. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


J.K. Simmons, Fred MacAulay, Mike Czarnecki - Khan Ch. 15 & 16 w.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Chapter 15: Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by J.K. Simmons - “Spock’s Geometric Blunder.”

Chapter 16: Novelized by John Ross Bowie, narrated by Fred MacAulay - “Scotty Loses Consciousness.”

Interview: Mike Czarnecki

J.K. Simmons has appeared in over 200 film and television roles, receiving acclaim and various accolades, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for his performance in Whiplash.

Mike Wilson is a writer living in Chicago.

Fred MacAulay is a Scottish comedian known for hosting the BBC radio program MacAulay and Co.

John Ross Bowie is best known for playing Barry Kripke on The Big Bang Theory and Jimmy DiMeo on Speechless. He also appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, and Reno 911!

Mike Czarnecki is an improvisational comedian from Dayton.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Associate Producer: Suchetas Bokil. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow The Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Rachel Bloom, John Hodgman, Steve Agee - Khan Ch. 13 & 14

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Ch 13: Novelized and narrated by Steve Agee - “What Am I Feeling?”

Ch 14: “The Wrath of Walt” Novelized by Rob Kutner, narrated with the help of the following cast and crew:

Aliza Pearl as Chanter

Ronen Landa as Joachim

Joe Chiapa as Khan

Rena Strober as Carol Marcus

Rachel Bloom as Kirk

Candi Milo as Saavik

John Hodgman as Computer

Mike O’Gorman as Spock

Clarisse Barbier and Rob Kutner as production crew

Interview: Chris Karwowski.

Steve Agee is best known for playing John Economos and being the on-set portrayal of King Shark in the DC Extended Universe’s The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. He has also appeared on Superstore and New Girl and was a writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Rachel Bloom was the co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, for which she won a Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Critics’ Choice Award. She has also appeared in many films, including Most Likely to Murder, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Trolls World Tour, Bar Fight!, and The School for Good and Evil.

John Hodgman is an author and actor whose writing has been published in The Paris Review, The New York Times Magazine, and McSweeney's. He was also a regular contributor to The Daily Show with John Stewart.

Mike O'Gorman is a writer and actor who has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and most recently appeared in Ted Lasso and True Lies.

Rob Kutner is a producer of this podcast and has won five Primetime Emmys, a Peabody, and a Grammy for writing for Conan, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Dennis Miller Live, among others. He has also written material for the Oscars, Emmys, and two White House Correspondents’ Dinners.

Chris Karwowski is a producer of this podcast and was a writer and producer for The Onion and Adult Swim.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Associate Producer: Suchetas Bokil. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Dick Cavett, Fred Stoller, Joe Randazzo - Khan Ch. 11 & 12

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Ch 11: Novelized by Dennis DiClaudio, narrated by Dick Cavett - “Ain’t Nothing Regula About Any of This.”

Ch 12: Novelized by River Clegg, narrated by Fred Stoller - “Kirk! With Eels!”

Interview: Joe Randazzo.

Dick Cavett has appeared regularly on American television since the 1960s, hosting various talk shows. He writes a column for The New York Times and previously wrote for both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson’s iterations of The Tonight Show.

Dennis DiClaudio is a writer who was formerly the editor-in-chief of Comedy Central’s Indecision website and has written for The Onion and the A.V. Club. His plays have been staged all over the United States.

Fred Stoller was a writer for Seinfeld and frequently guest starred as Gerard on Everybody Loves Raymond, among appearances on various other television shows.

River Clegg has written for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Opposition with Jordan Klepper. He has also contributed to The New Yorker, The Onion, and McSweeney’s.

Joe Randazzo is a writer, standup, and improviser and was formerly an editor for The Onion. He also wrote the parody film Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistance by Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

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Ira Glass, Jo Firestone, Clark Jones - Khan Ch. 9 & 10

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Ch 9: Novelized by Stephen Levinson, narrated by Ira Glass - “Yellow Alert.”

Ch 8: Novelized and narrated by Jo Firestone - “Stalling for Time.”

Interview: Clark Jones.

Ira Glass is the host and producer of the nationally-syndicated radio show This American Life.

Stephen Levinson is the creator of this podcast and has previously written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jim Henson Studios, and Comedy Central.

Jo Firestone is best known for playing Sarah Conner on Joe Pera Talks with You and writing for and performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Clark Jones is a stand-up comedian who has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and has appeared on HBO's "Crashing", "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on Starz, and the "2 Dope Queens" podcast.

The Recap Rap was performed by Kevin Carter, written by Sage Boggs and engineered by Andre Manuel at Safe House Studios, Dayton, Ohio. 

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistance by Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠, Facebook, and Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

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Patton Oswalt, Maggie Maye, Mike O'Gorman, Teresa Lee - Khan Ch. 7 & 8

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Ch 7: Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Patton Oswalt - “Follow You Follow Me.”

Ch 8: Novelized by Joe Fusion, narrated by Maggie Maye, Mike O’Gorman, and Theresa Lee - “Genesis Begins.”

Interview: Asher Perlman and Steve Waltien

Patton Oswalt has been headlining comedy clubs for over two decades, having appeared in six comedy specials and won a Primetime Emmy and Grammy. He starred in The King of Queens, narrated The Goldbergs, voiced Remy in Ratatouille, and has appeared on Seinfeld, Parks and Recreations, and various other television series.

Maura Quint is the co-founder of Tax March and runs the popular Twitter account @behindyourback. She has been a contributor to The Onion and McSweeney’s.

Maggie Maye is a stand-up, sketch, and improvisational comedian who has appeared on Conan and Last Call with Carson Daly. She has written for Netflix’s History of Swear Words and The New Yorker.

Mike O'Gorman is a writer and actor who has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and most recently appeared in Ted Lasso and True Lies.

Teresa Lee is a stand-up comedian who has written for Good Mythical Morning, Cracked, and MTV’s Middle of the Night Show. She was a semi-finalist on Standup NBC.

Dr. Joe Fusion is a sciency-math person who also writes comedy. Dr. Fusion is available for hire as superhero or supervillain, price negotiable. Follow him on Instagram @joe_fusion and Twitter @jfusion.

Asher Perlman is a writer and performer on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and a cartoonist at The New Yorker. He has previously written for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, The Onion, and McSweeney’s.

Steve Waltien is a writer and performer on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and previously wrote for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistance by Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Mary Jo Pehl, Kevin Shinick, Jesse Glasgow - Khan Ch. 5 & 6

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Chapter 5 “This One Has Farts and Lady Jokes,” Novelized by Liz Lent narrated by Mary Jo Pehl.

Chapter 6: “Showtime,” Novelized and narrated by Kevin Shinick.

Interview: Jesse Glasgow, sound engineer in charge of beeps and boops.


Liz Lent is a writer and painter. Check out her work on Instagram @lizlent,

Mary Jo Pehl is a writer, actor, and comedian. She was one of the founding members of Mystery Science Theater 3000 where she later played Pearl Forrester, as well as Cinematic Titanic and Rifftrax. The Mary Jo Pehl Show streams on Twitch. Check out more of her work at mjpehl.com.

Kevin Shinick is an Emmy award-winning writer as well as producer, director, actor, and comic book creator. He's written and performed on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken. He's written comic books such as Batman, W.E.B. of Spider-Man, The Flash and Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus he helped create an animated Star Wars series with George Lucas but Star Trek fans don’t hold it against him because it never aired. Check out his stuff at kevinshinick.com.

Jesse Glasgow is a writer, performer and improviser who has appeared on Key and Peele. Follow her on Instagram @jesseglasgow.


Andy Richter is a writer, performer, and podcast host. Kevin Carter is an improv performer, educator, and rapper. Check out his work at ⁠https://www.thekcarter.com/.⁠


The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistance by Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠, or at ⁠thenovelizers.com⁠.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Felicia Day, Andy Daly, Arthur Meyer - Khan Ch. 3 & 4

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:05:00 -0400

Chapter 3 “Preanimate Bullshit,” Novelized by David A. Goodman narrated by Felicia Day.

Chapter 4: “It Turns Out it’s Ceti Alpha V, Not Ceti Alpha VI,” Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly.

Interview: Arthur Meyer, William Shatner’s body double.


David A. Goodman has been a writer and producer on Futurama, Star Trek: Enterprise, and The Golden Girls. He’s also the president of the Writers Guild of America West. Follow him on Twitter @DavidAGoodman.

Felicia Day is a founder of Geek & Sundry and has appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eureka, Supernatural and MST3K, and is the creator and star of The Guild and Dragon Age: Redemption, and the co-host of the Undressed podcast. Follow her on Twitter @feliciaday and Instagram @feliciaday.

Andrew Lin is a writer and cartoonist. Check out his work at http://mountainofsadness.blogspot.com

Andy Daly is a writer and performer. He’s currently producing The Andy Daly Podcast Project, which includes Bonanas For Bonanza. He’s appeared in Comedy Central’s Review, Veep, Eastbound & Down, Black-ish, The Good Place, The Office, Modern Family, Silicon Valley and more. Follow him on Twitter @TVsAndyDaly and Instagram @tvsandydaly.

Arthur Meyer is a writer and performer who has written and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Dinner With The Parents on Freevee. Check out his super-cool website: arthur-meyer.com.


Andy Richter is a writer, performer, and podcast host. Kevin Carter is an improv performer, educator, and rapper. Check out his work at ⁠https://www.thekcarter.com/.⁠


The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistant Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Christina Chong, Jon Benjamin, Will Hines - Khan Ch. 1 & 2

Mon, 29 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan

Chapter 1 "The Period," Novelized by Ross Pal, narrated by Christina Chong.

Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy," Novelized by Josh Lieb, narrated by Jon Benjamin.

Interview: Will Hines, slug consultant

Christina Chong stars as La'an Noonien-Singh (a descendent of Khan Noonien-Singh) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, now streaming on Paramount+.

Follow Christina on Instagram and Twitter, and catch her debut single ‘Twin Flames’ launching on all major platforms June 16th.

Josh Lieb was the showrunner of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and executive producer of NewsRadio, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Pod Save America. He won seven Prime Time Emmy's as a producer and writer for The Daily Show. Follow him on Substack.

Jon Benjamin stars in Bob's Burgers, Archer, Wet Hot American Summer, Family Guy, Dr. Katz, and more. His album The Jazz Daredevil, is arguably the funniest album ever recorded.

Will Hines has appeared on Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, Conan O'Brien, and is a big macher at the UCB Theater. Follow him on Instagram.

Andy Richter is a writer, performer, and podcast host. Kevin Carter is an improv performer, educator, and rapper. Check out his work at https://www.thekcarter.com/.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski and Rob Kutner, and edited, mixed and mastered by Chris Karwowski. Music by Cole Emoff, Andrew Lin, Mike Wilson and Chris Messick. Production assistant Suchetas Bokil.

Special thanks to Sarah Mabe, Crystal Dennis, Dennis DiClaudio, and Hannah Levinson.

Follow the Novelizers on Instagram and Twitter, or at thenovelizers.com.

The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by Paramount, Roddenberry Entertainment or Star Trek.

© 2023 The Novelizers and respective authors


Introducing The Novelizers with Andy Richter

Fri, 12 May 2023 06:18:00 -0400

Classic movies, retold by TV comedy writers and narrated by comics & actors. Season 1: Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. Featuring Wayne Brady, JK Simmons, Rachel Bloom, Ira Glass, Felicia Day, Chrissy Chong and more!