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The Novelizers
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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 The Dark Knight. The Novelizers is distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.
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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 pair of Peabody Awards for his work on The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Andrew Knox is an alumnus of the Second City Mainstage in Chicago and can be seen performing live in LA at the UCB Theater, and on television!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 hosted by Dave Hill, and produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, and Rob Kutner. Music by Cole Emoff. Additional editing by Sunita Haberlein. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras. 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.
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 Bloustien is a comedian, improvisor and a five time award-winning TV comedy writer. He’s from Australia.Robbie McGregor Is a prolific actor and voice artist with screen credits as deep and rich as his sexy, velvety baritone. Baz Luhrmann once called him “the voice Australia trusts”, but most Australians know him for his nightly delivery of "the following program contains course language, adult themes … and nudity”. He is also Australian.Rob Kutner is an Emmy Award winning comedy writer known for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Conan - and he’s also the co-producer of this podcast. Rob doesn’t live in Australia. Yet.The Novelizers is hosted by Dave Hill, and produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, and Rob Kutner. Music by Cole Emoff. Additional editing by Sunita Haberlein. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras. 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.
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 narrating the DC’s Batman: the Audio Adventures.Dan McCoy is the co-host of the Flophouse Podcast - very funny show - and an Emmy-winning writer from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Andres Parada (an-DRESS puh-RAH-duh) is a comedian, performer at Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, and Groundlings Main Company member. You’ve seen him on America's Got Talent, Just For Laughs, and 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 hosted by me, Dave Hill, and produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, and Rob Kutner (CUT-ner). Music by Cole Emoff. Additional editing by Sunita Haberlein (HAB-er-line). Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras (tuh-verus). 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.
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. Verrone - is an Emmy-winning TV writer/producer, attorney, figurine-maker, and labor leader. His writing credits include The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Larry Sanders Show, The Critic, The Simpsons, Pinky and the Brain, Rugrats, and every episode of Matt Groening’s animated sci-fi comedy Futurama.Jon Bass - is an actor and writer who started his career on Broadway replacing Josh Gad as ‘Elder Cunningham’ inThe Book Of Mormon. In film, Jon was recently cast in the upcoming Ron Howard film, ‘Alone at Dawn’ alongside Adam Driver & Anne Hathaway.Natasha Vaynblat (VAIN-blot) has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Audible's Bloodweed, and Comedy Central’s “Your Worst Fears Confirmed”. Her standup album “We’re All Dads Here” was featured in Vulture's “Albums To Watch Right Now” and she's currently performing her new hour “Childless Freak” all about her choice not to have kids. Her upcoming show "Childless Freak" premieres in NYC at Joe's Pub on April 28th, 2026. The Novelizers is hosted by Dave Hill and produced by Stephen Levinson, with Graham Douglas, Cole Emoff, Kevin Carter, Christine Bullen, Dennis DiClaudio, Rob Kutner, and Dave Hill. Music by Cole Emoff. Additional editing by Sunita Haberlein. Graphic design by Crystal Dennis. Theme song by Andrew Lin, performed by Knotts. Additional support by Elizabeth Taveras. 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.
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.
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 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 InstagramEach 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 known for his extensive work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as Conan.Liz Lent is a comedy writer and artistEach 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.
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 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 moreEach 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.
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, and has won multiple Grammy’s for Best Comedy Album.Langston Kerman is an actor, writer and comedian known for Bust Down on PeacockRob 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.
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/YSFFNovThis is the ENTIRE Dirty Dancing season - in one giant episode, for your listening pleasure.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
*** 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 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.Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.
*** 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 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.Copyright 2025 Novelizers LLC.






















