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The Novelizers
by The Sonar Network
The book is always better than the movie. But what about movies that weren't based on books? The Novelizers Podcast gets award-winning comedy writers to turn classic films like Terminator 2 and Titanic into hilarious audiobook-style chapters, then brings in stars like JK Simmons, Wayne Brady, Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Richard Ayoade, and so many more, to narrate. Plus real (and not-so-real) interviews with the people who made the films. We write the books your favorite films should have been based on.
Episodes
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Dark Knight – Full Season
Matt Mercer, Rob Delaney, Adam Pally and more retell The Dark Knight Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Kerri Kenney-Silver, Lauren Olson, Sarah Hutto – Dark Knight 25
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Dave Hill, Dan Ramirez – Dark Knight 24
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Michael Chernus, Scott Chernoff, Greg Hess – Dark Knight 23
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Scott Aukerman, Brad Morris, Nita Haberlein – Dark Knight 22
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Lane Moore, Ava Bunn, Alison Zeidman – Dark Knight 21
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Matt Mercer, Gilli Nissim, Mimi Von Schack – Dark Night 20
This week on The Novelizers...Matt Mercer is the DM and founding member of the massive web series, Critical Role, and you can also see him on Dimension 20 and hear his voice is many of your favorite games.Mimi von Schack - is an actor and comedian who was named a New Face of Comedy by the...
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Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen – Dark Knight 19
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Dave Willis, Kylie Brakeman, Chris Karwowski – Dark Knight 18
This week on The NovelizersChris Karwowski is a longtime editor and writer for The Onion and co-host of the Show and Sell podcast. Dave Willis is an actor, writer, producer, the co-creator of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and has written for and appeared on a dozen other Adult Swim...
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Rekha Shankar, Anna Garcia, Dennis DiClaudio – Dark Knight 17
Rekha Shankar, Anna Garcia, Dennis DiClaudio - Dark Knight 17This week on The Novelizers...Rekha Shankar is an actor, writer, and comedian known for Dropout, and you’ve seen her on Between Two Ferns: The Movie.Dennis DiClaudio is the author of several books, including The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide…
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Anthony Atamanuik, Tony Zaret, Erin Foley-Chan – Dark Knight 16
This week on The Novelizers Anthony Atamanuik, Tony Zaret & Erin Foley-ChanAnthony Atamanuik is comedian, actor, and writer who created and starred in Comedy Central's The President Show. He frequently performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, he has appeared on What We Do in the Shadows,...
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Aasif Mandvi, Chase Mitchell – SCREAM
Aasif Mandvi, Chase Mitchell - SCREAM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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James Urbaniak, Craig Cackowski, Anita Serwacki – Dark Knight 15
his week on The NovelizersAnita Serwacki is a writer who was a long time contributor to The Onion, senior editor at Cracked, and writer for the animated series and comic book WordGirl.James Urbaniak is an amazing character actor and voice artist best recognized as Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture on...
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Mitra Jouhari, Eric Drysdale, Andrew Knox – Dark Knight 14
This week on The NovelizersMitra Jouhari is a comedian, writer, and performer who co-created and stars in the Adult Swim series Three Busy Debras. You’ve also seen her in The Big Sick, The Bear, Broad City, Search Party and more.Eric Drysdale is a writer and comedian who has won TEN Emmys and a...
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Robbie McGregor, Dave Bloustien, Rob Kutner – Dark Knight 13
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.Dave...
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Chris Parnell, Dan McCoy, Andres Parada – Dark Knight 12
Chris Parnell narrates chapter 12 of The Dark Knight novelized by Dan McCoy, plus an interview with Andres Parada.Chris Parnell is the super hilarious voice behind Jerry on Rick & Morty, Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock, he stars in Archer, has been on SNL and a million other wonderful things, including...
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Jon Bass, Natasha Vaynblat, Patric Verrone – Dark Knight 11
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.Patric M....
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Paul Scheer, James Dwyer, Andrew Lin – Dark Knight 10
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...
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Michael Torpey, Brandon Dzirko, Joe Veix – Dark Knight 9
The Dark Knight - Chapter 9Featuring 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...
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JK Simmons, Mike Drucker, Arthur Meyer – Dark Knight 8
The Dark Knight - Chapter 8Featuring 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...
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Ronny Chieng, Seth Herzog, Jennie Egerdie – Dark Knight 7
The Dark Knight - Chapter 7Featuring 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…
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Maurice LaMarche, Ian Brennan, Shek Baker – Dark Knight 6
The Dark Knight - Chapter 6Featuring 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...
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GaTa, Yoni Lotan, Matt Tobey – Dark Knight 5
The Dark Knight - Chapter 5Featuring 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…
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Hallie Haas, Hannah Pilkes, Mickie Cathers – Dark Knight 4
The Dark Knight - Chapter 4Featuring 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...
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Brian Stack, Mary Birdsong, Liz Lent – Dark Knight 3
The Dark Knight - Chapter 3Featuring 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...
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Rob Delaney, A.D. Miles, Will Hines – Dark Knight 2
The Dark Knight - Chapter 2Featuring 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...
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Lewis Black, Langston Kerman, Rob Kutner – Dark Knight 1
The Dark Knight - Chapter 1Featuring 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…
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Khan Live at Caveat – Dave Foley, Chris Redd, Jon Benjamin, Dave Hill + Leyla Ingalls
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…
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Michael Chernus, Scott Adsit, Leslie Gaar – Dirty Dancing 18
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 18Featuring 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 ChernusMichael Chernus is an Obie-award winning actor best known for his work in the…
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Mark McKinney, Hannah Pilkes, Craig Baldo – Dirty Dancing 17
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 17Featuring 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...
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Nathan Fillion, Matt Walsh, Stefan Sirucek – Dirty Dancing 16
*** 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 16Featuring a chapter novelized by Stefan Sirucek, and narrated by Nathan Fillion, plus an interview with Matt...
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Jason Mantzoukas, Tony Zaret, Darci Ratliff – Dirty Dancing 15
*** July 9th, 2025 at 7pm - The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat in NYC. Get tickets here. ***Dirty Dancing - Chapter 15Featuring 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…
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Jane Brucker, Bethany Hall, Rob Kutner & Sheryl Zohn – Dirty Dancing 14
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 14Featuring 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…
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Avital Ash, Arthur Meyer, Raquel D’Apice – Dirty Dancing 13
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...
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Sunita Mani, Jon Glaser, Evan Allgood, – Dirty Dancing 12
Dirty Dancing - Chapter12Featuring 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...
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Shonali Bhowmik, Katina Corrao, Greg Johnson – Dirty Dancing 11
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 11Featuring 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 AgeeShonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker and writer. Shonali's recent...
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Hallie Haas, Rekha Shankar, Tammy Golden – Dirty Dancing 10
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 10Featuring 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...
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Bonus Episode: (I Had) The Time of My Life cover – w/Michael Hearst, Heather Redman, David Payne, & K. Carter
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 PayneRap composed and performed by K.CarterDrums - Christian LinseyBass…
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Richard Kind, Amanda Lehr, Langston Kerman – Dirty Dancing 09
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 9Featuring 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...
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Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft – Dirty Dancing 08
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 8Featuring 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 Glee, Scream Queens, The...
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Thomas Lennon, Jaime Moyer, Mark Steinbach, Lisa Curry – Dirty Dancing 07
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 7Featuring 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...
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David Wain, Grant O’Brien, Ursula Lawrence – Dirty Dancing 06
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 6Featuring 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,...
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Samantha Bee, Courtney Pauroso, Liz Lent – Dirty Dancing 05
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 5Featuring 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...
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Liz Miele, Shannon O’Neill, Mickie Cathers – Dirty Dancing 04
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 4Featuring 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…
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Michael Ian Black, H. Jon Benjamin, Abbi Crutchfield – Dirty Dancing 03
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 3Featuring 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)…
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Jesse Thorn, Jordan Morris, Angela Giarratana – Dirty Dancing 02
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 2Featuring 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...
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Rachel Dratch, Matteo Lane, Rich Talarico – Dirty Dancing 01
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 1Featuring 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…
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Richard Ayoade, Alex Rubens, Brian Shortall – Matrix ch21
The Matrix, Chapter 21Featuring 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...
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Jackie Kashian, Allison Silverman, Jeremy Culhane – Matrix ch20
The Matrix, Chapter 20Featuring 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...
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June Diane Raphael, Dan Kibblesmith, Suzi Barrett – Matrix ch19
The Matrix, Chapter 19Featuring 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,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The book is always better than the movie. But what about movies that weren't based on books? The Novelizers Podcast gets award-winning comedy writers to turn classic films like Terminator 2 and Titanic into hilarious audiobook-style chapters, then brings in stars like JK Simmons, Wayne Brady, Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Richard Ayoade, and so many more, to narrate. Plus real (and not-so-real) interviews with the people who made the films. We write the books your favorite films should have been based on.
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