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Authorized Novelizations Podcast

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A loose coalition of film enthusiasts host a book club about the novelizations of your favorite movies. New episodes every Thursday!

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Recent Guests

John Cribbs
Film enthusiast, screenwriter, and host of The Idiot Candy.
Episode: Ranking the Darkman Novels ( w/ John Cribbs )
Mark Stay
Author of The Witches of Woodville and The End of Magic trilogy, and screenwriter.
Episode: Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig ( w/ Mark Stay )
Branson Reese
Guest on episode discussing Coyote vs Acme
Branson Reese (creator/performer)
Episode: Patreon Preview: Coyote Vs. Acme ( w/ Branson Reese)
Alex White
Author of Alien The Cold Forge and Alien Into Charybdis
Titan Books (via IP)
Episode: Alien: Into Charybdis by Alex White ( w/ Alex White )
Gus Spelman
Returning guest, previously on Phantasm
Episode: Darkman: The Price of Fear by Randall Boyll ( w/ Gus Spelman and John Cribbs )
Matt Fisher
Guest, wheel spinner, author of the book choice
Independent author/podcast guest
Episode: Star Trek IV : The Voyage Home by Vonda N. McIntyre ( w/ Matt Fisher and Mark Stay )
Trevor Thomas
Returning guest from episode on Alien Isolation
Episode: BONUS: Resident Evil [2026] ( w/ Trevor Thomas )
William Mendoza
Co-host from Men on Film, returning guest
Men on Film
Episode: Darkman : The Gods of Hell by Randall Boyll ( w/ William Mendoza and John Cribbs )
Jesse Hassenger
Film critic for AV Club, Decider, GQ; guest on episode
The A.V. Club / Decider / GQ
Episode: Resident Evil [2002] by Keith R. A. DeCandido ( w/ Jesse Hassenger )

Hosts

Andrew Overby
Host of the podcast and co-host in the discussion
Johnny Pomato
Host of the podcast and co-host in the discussion
Hannah Blackman
Host of the podcast, co-host in the discussion

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • I'm happy I have one deaf ear after listening to this

    This is possibly the most bland and unfunny piece of media I've ever experienced. Reading the terms of service for YouTube (which I just did) is more entertaining and engaging to me than listening to them try and fail to make a joke. Their ability to not comprehend or process the plot and characters in a book is shocking. The way they manage to "read" a book, think about the book, then all sit down and talk to each other about it, and STILL not manage to see the major aspects of a character’s st... more

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    PersonWhoNeverLies
    United States2 months ago
  • A great exploration of the kinda weird idea of movie novelizations. Fun discussions are had whether the books are good or bad, and the hosts have a wonderful camaraderie.

    Podcast Addict
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    aughts
    a year ago
  • Guess

    Before him at the top of the dune stood an apparition. It was a rectangular slab, a bright red dab on a colorless canvas, twice his height, the sun glinted on its edges. He did not hesitate to sidle up to it, a kind and expected friend, grinning with relief as he slipped a coin into the slot beneath the words "Drink Coca-Cola in bottles." He stood back, giving the mechanism space to fulfill its single task and deliver carbonated manna from heaven.

    The aluminum monolith produced a rusty grunt an... more

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    solongyoubastard
    United States2 years ago
  • write a five star review novelizing your favorite movie

    David stopped to catch his breath. The heat was bad enough already, and now that the cocaine was kicking in he was starting to sweat through his shirt. He took off his jacket, it really didn't fit him anyway. When he had recovered from all that running around like a maniac, he took a minute to introduce everyone else. They were a big group so it took a while, but they all deserved as much credit as he did.

    Well, maybe not quite as much. When they met back in Rhode Island the project had been hi... more

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    12346johnnyg1234678
    United States2 years ago
  • Guess

    I hung up the phone. I’d been living a kind of magic, an excitable blur of half-remembered heroics from a paperback potboiler. But reading is just reading. The guys in those books? Those guys have to live with their choices. Those guys get hurt. And I didn’t even know which guy I was anymore. I had killed a man. The magic was schoolboy bulls**t. I sagged toward the floor and started to cry. The dog took a step forward and licked the tears from my face. I hugged it, and held on like that dumb mut... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    h_incandenza
    United States2 years ago

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Smart, witty banter and deep dives that reward repeat listening
Guests add varied perspectives, but some episodes feel dense for new listeners
Vibrant community energy and playful, generous hosts
Accessible discussions that still get into the weeds of adaptations

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Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig ( w/ Mark Stay )
Q: If this book is meant to help take us from Return of the Jedi to The Force Awakens, how many of the characters in this book are in the sequel trilogy?
Mark Stay identifies Han Solo and Chewbacca, who appear in an interlude; the group also discusses Wedge Antilles and Temmin Wexley's limited roles in the sequel films.
Alien: Into Charybdis by Alex White ( w/ Alex White )
Q: To start us off, can you tell us a little bit about how your writing career began and how tie-in fiction came to be part of that?
Alex White explains his early path from cyberpunk to writing, the challenges of finishing a first novel while juggling personal life, and how podcasting helped him stay productive. He also discusses how tie-in work exploded his visibility after a breakthrough, and how licensing shaped his career trajectory.
Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster ( w/ Sarah Welch-Larson )
Q: Does the book feel canonically useful for Star Wars lore?
The consensus is mixed; some see it as a curious historical artifact, while others view it as contrived and not essential to the core Star Wars story.
Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster ( w/ Sarah Welch-Larson )
Q: How does Leia's portrayal compare to her film characterization?
Many hosts argue Leia is depicted as passive or overly hysterical, which clashes with her role as a strong political leader in the films and annoys listeners.
Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster ( w/ Sarah Welch-Larson )
Q: What makes Splinter of the Mind's Eye distinct within the Star Wars extended universe?
It's a low‑budget sequel concept that Foster expanded upon, but the hosts feel it lacks cinematic immediacy and character depth, often trading drama for exposition.

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