The Novelizers
Classic films, novelized by TV comedy writers, & narrated by your favorite celebrities. This season, we're novelizing The Matrix, narrated by Rob Delaney, Matthew Mercer, Dan Savage, John Hodgman, June Diane Raphael, Scott Ackerman, Ophira Eisenberg, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more! Plus interviews with the people who may or may not have worked on the original film! Check out our last two seasons: Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, and Independence Day. © 2023-2024 Novelizers, LLC.
Episodes
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 Morty,...
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. She’s...
The Matrix, Chapter 19
Featuring a chapter novelized by Daniel Kibblesmith (Colbert, Clone High), and narrated by June Diane Raphael (How Did This Get Made!) plus an interview with Suzi Barrett.
Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis.
Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane ...
The Matrix, Chapter 18
Featuring a chapter novelized by Andy Bobrow, and narrated by Lane Moore plus an interview with Alyssa Sabo.
Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis.
Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Live! With Lane Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion...
The Matrix, Chapter 17
Featuring a chapter novelized by R.J. White (McSweeney's), and narrated by Truth Ali plus an interview with Ali Ghandour.
R.J. White is a comedy writer who has written for McSweeney's.
Truth Ali is a hip-hop artist and voice actor who has toured with Rakim. His sixth album "While You Slept" is available now.
Ali Ghandour is the Artistic Director at UCB and has appeared on Superstore, T...
The Matrix, Chapter 16
Featuring a chapter novelized by Josh Comers, and narrated by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog plus an interview with Ronnie Adrian.
Josh Comers is a comedian who has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central.
Robert Smigel is the co-creator of Leo, and a writer/performer for Conan, SNL, and Hotel Transylvania and more.
Ronnie Adrian is known for his work with UCB, Key and Peel...
The Matrix, Chapter 15
Featuring a chapter novelized by Sunita Haberlein, and narrated by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) plus an interview with Michael Hartney (UCB).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not ha...
The Matrix, Chapter 14
Featuring a chapter novelized by Mark Steinbach (SNL), and narrated by stand-up comedian Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting is a Joke) plus an interview with Tyler Benedict (iO Chicago).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with ...
The Matrix, Chapter 13
Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Baby Wants Candy performers Al Samuels, Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, and Ahsohn Williams plus an interview with Hallie Haas (UCB).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate...
The Matrix, Chapter 12
Featuring a chapter novelized by Rachel Axler (Veep, New Girl, The Daily Show) and narrated by Alison Pill (Star Trek: Picard, Scott Pilgrim, Hello Tomorrow!) plus an interview with James Mannion (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian o...
The Matrix, Chapter 11
Featuring a chapter novelized by Novelizers co-producer Suchetas Bokil (The Harvard Lampoon) and narrated by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) plus an interview with Jamie Denbo (Spy, F is for Family).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. ...
The Matrix, Chapter 10
Featuring a chapter novelized by Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, New Girl) and narrated by David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) plus an interview with Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Mad TV).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. P...
Special bonus episode for comedy/movie/podcast/Matrix-interested people. It's Part 2 of our crossover with our friends at The Flophouse Podcast - who have taken a deep dive into the third Matrix film - just for you!
The Flophouse Podcast is available HERE and also wherever you get your podcasts.
We'll be back on Monday, with an all new chapter of The Matrix.
A special Flophouse Podcast crossover with our friends Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan, plus John Hodgman.
Check out The Flophouse Podcast and stay tuned for a special Matrix Revolutions edition of the Flophouse in our feed later this week.
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to ...
The Matrix — Chapter 8 Brennan Lee Mulligan (Dimension 20, CollegeHumor) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Ross Pal plus an improv interview with Izzy Roland (Dimension 20, The Sex Lives of College Girls)
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus ...
The Matrix — Chapter 6
Scott Adsit (30 Rock) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report) plus an improv interview with Ian Brennan (Glee).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may n...
The Matrix — Chapter 5
A very special, very sleepy crossover episode with Drew Ackerman and the Sleep With Me podcast, the world's premiere podcast for falling asleep.
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get top TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize it, and have a comedian or actor narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film...
The Matrix — Chapter 4
Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade).
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus ...
Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines.
Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made th...
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