The Novelizers
The Sonar Podcast NetworkThe 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) inter... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovAfter ShowsComedyTV & Film | |||
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Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2 the same way the T-800 would: by ripping the film... more
Kerri Kenney Silver, Lauren Olson, Sarah Hutto - Dark Knight 25
This week on The Novelizers
Kerri Kenney-Silver - is a five-time Emmy nominee and the co-creator of the iconic series Reno 911!. She stars as Anne in the Netflix series The Four Season... more
Dave Hill, Daniel Ramirez - Dark Knight 24
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 fea... more
Michael Chernus, Scott Chernoff, Greg Hess - Dark Knight 23
This week on The Novelizers
Michael Chernus - is known for his work on stage and screen. You can catch him as Ricken on Severence, as Edward Tavner on Patriot, and in The Devil in Disguise... more
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I’m cool with it! I like hearing other people talk about the dorky stuff that is happening in a movie. My husband and I talk through a whole movie. It’s terrible! We making fun of
Movies too
Apple Podcasts5strattagem
United Statesa year ago - What a treat!
I’m so glad I found out about this podcast! It’s a really great concept, and I love the different styles of each writer/comedian.
It’s such a fun listen!!
Apple Podcasts5Sasquatch 513United Statesa year ago - Funny at First
I liked this at first but the readers/novelizers harp on the same “joke” or satire element over and over again. Gets old really fast.
Apple Podcasts2rosedesertUnited States2 years ago - Yawn
The discussion about the slugs was rediculous. Don’t even want to listen to another second.
Apple Podcasts1amazed1009United States2 years ago - So good
I love this podcast, basically feels like a very different vibe each week depending on the comics so I love not knowing what I’m gonna get, but it’s basically always hilarious.
Apple Podcasts5HappyJoelUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #103 | United States/Comedy/Improv |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Canada/Comedy/Improv |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Israel/Comedy/Improv |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Finland/Comedy/Improv |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Poland/Comedy/Improv |
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What is The Novelizers about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show turns beloved films into humorous, audiobook-style parodies featuring a rotating roster of writers and performers who warmly riff on production stories, casting quirks, and behind-the-scenes moments. Episodes balance interview segments with playful narration and mock audiobook scenes, often including industry insider anecdotes, meta-commentary on filmmaking, and running gags about audience targeting and studio craft. Noteworthy are the guest-heavy formats that mix comedy, acting, and writing with a distinctly behind-the-scenes lens, plus occasional explicit, adult humor and affectionate parody. The format is likely to appeal to fans of film, comedy writing, and improv who enjoy playful deep-dives into production lore and pop-cultu... more
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The Novelizers launched 3 years ago and published 93 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Novelizers include:
1. Paul Scheer
2. Colton Dunn
3. Nicole Parker
4. Will Hines
5. Hannah Pilkes
6. Kerri Kenney-Silver
7. Lauren Olson
8. Sarah Hutto
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