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The Novelizers

Stephen Levinson
Dirty Dancing
The Matrix
The Dark Knight
Comedy
Batman
Keanu Reeves
Independence Day
Film Production
Matrix Revolutions
Comedy Central
Catskills
Penny
Cincinnati Public Radio
The Novelizers
Hollywood
Glee
Gotham City
Editing
Warner Brothers
Agent Smith

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.

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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.

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Adam Pally is an actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for starring as Max Blum in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings and as Dr. Peter Prentice in The Mindy Project. He also starred in the FOX comedy Making... more

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Chris 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 f... more

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Rekha Shankar, Anna Garcia, Dennis DiClaudio - Dark Knight 17

This 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.

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Recent Guests

Vinny Capaldi
Cable vendor for The Dark Knight, Capaldi Cables
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Episode: Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen - Dark Knight 19
Francesca Capaldi
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River Clegg
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The New Yorker, ClickHole, The Onion
Episode: Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen - Dark Knight 19
Zach Reino
Writer/performer
Off Book, Dropout TV
Episode: Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen - Dark Knight 19
Jess McKenna
Writer/performer
Off Book, Dropout TV
Episode: Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen - Dark Knight 19
Kevin Carter
Interviewer
Capaldi Cable interview segment
Episode: Adam Pally, Zach & Jess, River Clegg, Alison Rosen - Dark Knight 19
Chris Karwowski
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Episode: Dave Willis, Kylie Brakeman, Chris Karwowski - Dark Knight 18
Dave Willis
Actor, writer, producer; co-creator of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Episode: Dave Willis, Kylie Brakeman, Chris Karwowski - Dark Knight 18

Hosts

Dave Hill
Host of The Novelizers; primary host and driving force behind the adaptation-style format.
Stephen Levinson
Producer/On-air host who introduces guests; co-host in several episodes.
Christine Bullen
Interviewer in the interview portion; fills in as host.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Interesting

    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 Podcasts
    5
    strattagem
    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 Podcasts
    5
    Sasquatch 513
    United 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 Podcasts
    2
    rosedesert
    United States2 years ago
  • Yawn

    The discussion about the slugs was rediculous. Don’t even want to listen to another second.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amazed1009
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    HappyJoel
    United States2 years ago

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Guaran teed high-energy humor with thoughtful industry anecdotes
Great mix of big-name guests and sharp writers
Praises varied formats and guest diversity while some say jokes can repeat

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#140
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dave Willis, Kylie Brakeman, Chris Karwowski - Dark Knight 18
Q: How do you measure the success of a screening and its impact on marketing?
Success is measured by audience fit, engagement indicators like buzz and ticket sales, and by end-stage pipeline implications that lead to broader marketing strategy and potential back-end revenue sharing.
Dave Willis, Kylie Brakeman, Chris Karwowski - Dark Knight 18
Q: What is a 'boyfriend movie' and how does it influence the screenings?
A 'boyfriend movie' is a concept used to describe films that are positioned to appeal to male audiences for screening events, using test screenings to optimize lighting, performances, and narrative hooks to maximize appeal and ticket sales.
Anthony Atamanuik, Tony Zaret, Erin Foley-Chan - Dark Knight 16
Q: And I'm very excited to connect with you because, from my understanding, so you were playing a character that was cut from the film, what was the character?
The Riddler, a version of the Riddler that used riddles and wordplay to challenge Batman, with scenes that contrasted Joker's jokes with riddling dialogue, which were ultimately cut from the film.
James Urbaniak, Craig Cackowski, Anita Serwacki - Dark Knight 15
Q: What stands out about Heath Ledger and his approach on set?
He remembers Ledger as friendly and multi-faceted, noting his interactions with crew and his intense focus in the van, while also recounting Ledger's memorable on-set presence and the contrast with the character's dark implications.
James Urbaniak, Craig Cackowski, Anita Serwacki - Dark Knight 15
Q: Tell me about memories you have from working on this film, what sets it apart from other Chicago jobs you've done.
Shmooley recalls the scale of The Dark Knight, the mix of personalities on set, and specific anecdotes about Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and the logistics of moving people around Chicago; he emphasizes the human, everyday side of a blockbuster production.

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What is The Novelizers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comedic anthology about reimagining beloved films as audiobook-style parodies, with rotating writer-performer ensembles providing scene-by-scene riffs and interview segments. Episodes blend meta banter, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and satire about the entertainment industry, advertising, and pop culture. Noteworthy is the consistent mix of celebrity guests, industry insiders, and stand-up writers who contribute sharp wit, improvisation, and deep knowledge of film and TV production. The format often includes a playful interview or on-set story amid scripted parody, making it appealing to fans of comedy, filmmaking lore, and clever writing.

Potential listeners will likely enjoy fast-paced humor, clever parodies of classic films, and guest... more

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5. Zach Reino
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