The Novelizers
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.
Episodes
Featuring 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 write...
Dirty Dancing - Chapter 16
Featuring 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!
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 15
Featuring 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!
Featuring 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 Rock's "Hollywood" Steve Huey!
Raquel D'Apice has written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and author of the book "Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming." ( www.theuglyvolvo.com)
Featuring 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.
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Featuring 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 Agee
Shonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker and writer. Shonali's recent solo full length album One Machine At A Ti...
Featuring 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
Vocalists: Heather Redman and David Payne
Rap composed and performed by K.Carter
Drums - Christian Linsey
Featuring 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 recent comedy highlights include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Only Murders in the Building, and American Dad. Follow him on Instag...
Featuring 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, ...
Featuring 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 of Night at the Museum, and author of the Ronan Boyle book series.
Jaime Moyer has voiced two characters on Bob’s...
Featuring 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, Children's Hospital, A Futile Gesture, and Medical Police. His latest project is Mr Throwback starring Steph Curry on Peaco...
Featuring 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 creating and hosting "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" from 2016-2022. She currently hosts ...
Featuring 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 in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner’s World, and the Guardian. She has several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik...
Featuring 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) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (...
Featuring 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 it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may ...
Featuring 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 it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians and actors. We also feature interviews with the people who (may or may no...
The Matrix, Chapter 21
Featuring 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 Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has written on such critically acclaimed shows as Key & Peele, Rick and M...
The Matrix, Chapter 20
Featuring 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 more.
Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. S...
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