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The Novelizers

Stephen Levinson, @2024 Novelizers, LLC

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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 N ...
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Ronna & Beverly

Earwolf and Jessica Chaffin, Jamie Denbo

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Ronna Glickman & Beverly Ginsberg are the best-selling co-authors of You'll Do A Little Better Next Time: A Guide to Marriage and Re-marriage for Jewish Singles ("It says Jewish in the name -- but it's for everyone!"). These outspoken fiftysomethings from Boston, who can be seen regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA, dispense their unique brand of relationship advice while interviewing/interrogating celebrity guests. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 month ...
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Baby Boomer, Native New Englander, Jewish mother, and self proclaimed expert in everything, Beverly Ginsberg takes listeners into the worlds of PARENTING and SELF CARE. After recently relocating to Wellness/Mindfulness/Natural Birthing hotspot, LOS ANGELES, Beverly has found herself curious about everything from Keto dieting to lactation consultants. In The Human Condition, Beverly welcomes both experts and amateurs alike into the studio to discuss everything from mommy blogging to massages ...
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Short podcasts where I interview filmmakers, special effects coordinators, screenwriters, actors, producers, Academy Award-winners and others on around a major movie picture set. Podcast series is designed to give students and young filmmakers insight into the background, inspiration and career paths for different jobs in the movie and television industry.
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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,…
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The Matrix, Chapter 13 Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Al Samuels (UCB), Giovanni, Hasan Williams, and Ross Bryant (UCB) 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…
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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, Th…
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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, …
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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 T…
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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,…
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The Matrix — Chapter 8Brennan 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 mo…
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The Matrix — Chapter 7Dan Savage⁠ (Savage Love) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chris Karwowski ⁠(The Onion, Show & Sell Podcast) plus an improv interview with Vanessa 5000 aka Courtney Pauroso.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 no…
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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…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 o…
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The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). 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…
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The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). 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 noveliz…
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Independence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevi…
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Ch. 19: "Check, Mate." Novelized by Scott Chernoff, narrated by Will Forte. Epilogue: "Epilogue." Novelized by Anita Serwacki, narrated by James Urbaniak. Interview: Aristotle Athari. Will Forte is best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons, where he first created MacGruber, and for creating and starring in Last Man…
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Ch. 17: "The Apple PowerBook 5300ce." Novelized and narrated by Tony Zaret. Ch. 18: "President Maverick." Novelized by Daniel Powell, narrated by Michael Torpey. Interview: Hannah Pilkes. Tony Zaret is a New York-based stand-up and improvisational comedian. Michael Torpey is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his appearances on Veep, Orange i…
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Ch. 15: "Just Call Me Captain Plan-It." Novelized by Jason Reich, narrated by Mae Whitman. Ch. 16: "Preparing for the Final Stand." Novelized by Caroline Eppright, narrated by Beanie Feldstein. Interview: Oscar Montoya. Mae Whitman is an actor known for her roles as Ann Veal in Arrested Development, Amber Holt in NBC's Parenthood, and Annie Marks i…
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Ch. 13: "My Marriage Was Also Named Abort." Novelized by Jeb Lund, narrated by Josh Johnson. Ch. 14: "The Rogue, the Coif, and the Partial Can of Diet Soda in an Empty Blended Scotch Bottle." Novelized by Chris Messick, narrated by Jon Wurster. Interview: Lisa Gilroy. Josh Johnson is a stand-up comedian and former writer and performer for The Tonig…
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Ch. 11: "The Tank of Forbidden Mysteries." Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly. Ch. 12: "Even as the World Ends, People Are Still Jerks." Novelized by Dave Croatto, narrated by Chris Parnell. Interview: Lilly Sullivan. Andy Daly is a writer and performer. He’s currently producing The Andy Daly Podcast Project, which includes Bonanas For …
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Ch. 9: "The Few, The Proud, The Smithereens." Novelized by Chase Mitchell, narrated by Adam Pally. Ch. 10: "Nothing Blows Up for a Sec." Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche. Interview: Clark Jones. Adam Pally is a comedian and actor known for starring as Max Blum in Happy Endings and as Dr. Peter Prentice in The Mindy Project. He …
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Ch. 1: "The Arrival." Novelized by Steve Agee, narrated by David Pressman. Ch. 2: "In Which Jeff Goldblum Rides His Bike Like a Boss and Earth Is Invaded by 15-Mile-Wide Space Cookies." Novelized by Liz Lent, narrated by Craig Ferguson. Interview: Kenny Stevenson David Pressman is an actor known for Krapopolis, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, an…
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Ch. 7: "Come Sail Away." Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Vir Das. Ch. 8: "Rubble, Rubble, Toil and Trouble." Novelized by Josh Gondelman, narrated by Paget Brewster. Interview: Seth Herzog. Vir Das is an actor, musician, and India's biggest stand-up comedian. He has released numerous specials on Netflix and recently won the International Emmy…
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Ch. 5: "Hot City Nights." Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Jake Johnson. Ch. 6: "Pops and the Choppers." Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by Kevin Sussman. Interview: Will Hines. Jake Johnson is an actor known for starring as Nick Miller in New Girl. He has also voiced a Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, and …
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Ch. 3: "The Peakabooter." Novelized & Narrated by Kevin Shinick Ch. 4: "Boomer’s Story" Novelized by Joe Fusion, Narrated by Aparna Nancherla Interview: Vic Michaelis Kevin Shinick is an Emmy Award-winning writer, a #1 bestselling author and a celebrated comic book creator, as well as an actor, director and multiple Annie Award-winning producer. Be…
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This the full book of the Novelizers' first season, which novelizes Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. This episode is perfect if you like to have it all in one place, or if you have nothing else important going on your life. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:00) Chapter 1 — Christina Chong (00:12:01) Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy" — Jon Benjamin (00:18:52) Cha…
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Ch 19: “My Motherfucker is Dead.” Novelized by Jordan Black, narrated by Wayne Brady. “Epilogue.” Novelized and narrated by Dave Hill. Interview: Matt Walsh Wayne Brady is an American comedian best known for starring on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and hosting Let’s Make a Deal, The Wayne Brady Show, and Don’t Forget the Lyrics! He has won five Primeti…
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Ch 17: Novelized by Shek Baker, narrated by Maurice LaMarche - “The Annoyance of Noonien.” Ch 18: Novelized by Mickie Cathers, narrated by Beth Stelling - “Live Long or Die Trying.” Interview: Geri Cole Maurice LaMarche is a comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Lrr, Morbo, and Calculon from Futurama and various roles in Frozen, Zootopia,…
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Chapter 15: Novelized by Mike Wilson, narrated by J.K. Simmons - “Spock’s Geometric Blunder.” Chapter 16: Novelized by John Ross Bowie, narrated by Fred MacAulay - “Scotty Loses Consciousness.” Interview: Mike Czarnecki J.K. Simmons has appeared in over 200 film and television roles, receiving acclaim and various accolades, including an Oscar, a BA…
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Ch 13: Novelized and narrated by Steve Agee - “What Am I Feeling?” Ch 14: “The Wrath of Walt” Novelized by Rob Kutner, narrated with the help of the following cast and crew: Aliza Pearl as Chanter Ronen Landa as Joachim Joe Chiapa as Khan Rena Strober as Carol Marcus Rachel Bloom as Kirk Candi Milo as Saavik John Hodgman as Computer Mike O’Gorman a…
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Ch 11: Novelized by Dennis DiClaudio, narrated by Dick Cavett - “Ain’t Nothing Regula About Any of This.” Ch 12: Novelized by River Clegg, narrated by Fred Stoller - “Kirk! With Eels!” Interview: Joe Randazzo. Dick Cavett has appeared regularly on American television since the 1960s, hosting various talk shows. He writes a column for The New York T…
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Ch 9: Novelized by Stephen Levinson, narrated by Ira Glass - “Yellow Alert.” Ch 8: Novelized and narrated by Jo Firestone - “Stalling for Time.” Interview: Clark Jones. Ira Glass is the host and producer of the nationally-syndicated radio show This American Life. Stephen Levinson is the creator of this podcast and has previously written for The Ton…
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Ch 7: Novelized by Maura Quint, narrated by Patton Oswalt - “Follow You Follow Me.” Ch 8: Novelized by Joe Fusion, narrated by Maggie Maye, Mike O’Gorman, and Theresa Lee - “Genesis Begins.” Interview: Asher Perlman and Steve Waltien Patton Oswalt has been headlining comedy clubs for over two decades, having appeared in six comedy specials and won …
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Chapter 5 “This One Has Farts and Lady Jokes,” Novelized by Liz Lent narrated by Mary Jo Pehl. Chapter 6: “Showtime,” Novelized and narrated by Kevin Shinick. Interview: Jesse Glasgow, sound engineer in charge of beeps and boops. Liz Lent is a writer and painter. Check out her work on Instagram @lizlent, Mary Jo Pehl is a writer, actor, and comedia…
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Chapter 3 “Preanimate Bullshit,” Novelized by David A. Goodman narrated by Felicia Day. Chapter 4: “It Turns Out it’s Ceti Alpha V, Not Ceti Alpha VI,” Novelized by Andrew Lin, narrated by Andy Daly. Interview: Arthur Meyer, William Shatner’s body double. David A. Goodman has been a writer and producer on Futurama, Star Trek: Enterprise, and The Go…
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Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan Chapter 1 "The Period," Novelized by Ross Pal, narrated by Christina Chong. Chapter 2: "Dr. McCoy," Novelized by Josh Lieb, narrated by Jon Benjamin. Interview: Will Hines, slug consultant Christina Chong stars as La'an Noonien-Singh (a descendent of Khan Noonien-Singh) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, now streaming …
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In the 50th and final episode of the podcast, LilMookieB welcomes his therapist, the legend, Dr. Myra Delaney (Jamie Denbo). Together they speak of topics such of living in reality, giving yourself credit for the progress you’ve made, how much you give vs. how much you take, and Dr. Myra suggests a scary hypothetical. Plus, Mookie fills the listene…
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LilMookieB is joined by internet hustler and multi-talented multi-hyphenate, Eric Rahill. Together they discuss topics such of having a higher calling, using more than 10% of your brain, and finding inspiration from yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lilmookieb/support…
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LilMookieB welcomes thrill-seeker Micah Hidad (Mano Agapion) upon the podcast. Together they speak of such things of the unconventional thrills of life, hiding your baguette, and the importance of having a community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lilmookieb/support…
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LilMookieB welcomes comedian, host, writer, director, rapper, and all around empresario, Craig Healy upon the podcast! Together they speak of which Hogwarts house the top political figures would be, speaking truth to power, and Craig reveals some new upcoming projects exclusively here upon the pod! Plus, Mookie answers a listener email about how to…
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LilMookieB welcomes professional apologizer, Mr Sorry (Derek Miller). Together they speak of things such of the difficulty of saying you’re sorry, learning selflessness at an early age, and Mookie gives Mr. Sorry what he’s never been able to give to himself. Plus, Mookie answers the call of a listener who needs to manifest some money quickly. --- S…
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LilMookieB welcomes spiritual and financial guru, Unity Gamma (Anthony Atamanuik). Together they speak of things such of the ancient powerful whisper of the gods that he possesses, some embarrassing audition stories, and how to gain everything you’ve ever wanted! Plus, Mookie answers the call of a listener who is looking for a daily spiritual routi…
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LilMookieB is joined of by longevity expert and former actress and model Janet Lamé (Mary Birdsong). Together they speak of mental health in the decades of old, the secret to living a long and healthy life, and the importance of keeping certain secrets. Plus, Mookie answers a question from a listener who is thinking of stopping attending of therapy…
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LilMookieB welcomes party promoter and internet personality, Frontin’ Felix (Lamar Woods). Together they talk of things such of being your authentic self and not “fronting,” the movies and films that inspired him to make major life changes, and he and Mookie fully agree to collaborate on a cool new project! Plus, Mookie answers a call from a listen…
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LilMookieB welcomes social media influencer and tough love guru Jessica Spruce (Mary Sasson). Together they talk of things of her new book Honey, You Sound Like a Loser, the empowerment women through money, and what women can do to get off their butts and find success and health and wealth. Plus, Mookie answers a listener voicemail inquiring about …
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LilMookieB is joined of by Jungian therorist, Henry Dumbbaby (Dan Lippert). Together they speak of things such of the masks that we wear, cutting out the toxic people of your life, and Mookie and Henry participate in a role-playing archetype wheel! Plus, Mookie answers a listener email regarding their multiple failed relationships. --- Support this…
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LilMookieB welcomes the creator of the the empowerment embroidery company EMBOLDERY, Cam Sutton! (Jessica McKenna). They speak of such topics as starting small, being able to admit when you don’t know something, and Cam even provides a few hot real estate tips! Plus, Mookie answers a call from a listener who is having trouble discerning and dealing…
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LilMookieB welcomes conscientious gamer, Max Morals One Love (Ali Ghandour). Together they speak of such things of violence in video games, looking at your options and taking in the scenery, and the impact he hopes to have on the youth of tomorrow. Plus, Mookie answers a call from a listener who is having trouble making an uncomfortable decision ab…
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LilMookieB welcomes 15 year old fan and admirer, Carter Meza (Jiavani Linayao) to help with his school project. Together they discuss things of choosing your chosen family, where we come from, and how love can be anything you want it to be. Plus, Mookie answers a listener email from someone who is trying to get their significant other to attend of …
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