The Novelizers

Latest Episodes:

Independence Day: Full Season Mar 25, 2024

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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, Kevin Shinick, Jake Johnson, Vir Das, Paget Brewster, Maurice LaMarche, and James Urbaniak.

And come back next week, when we launch Season 3 - The Matrix.

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Will Forte, James Urbaniak, Aristotle Athari - ID4 Ch. 19 & Epilogue Jan 29, 2024

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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 on Earth.

Scott Chernoff has previously written for Conan, Rick and Morty, and BoJack Horseman.

James Urbaniak is known for voicing Dr. Venture in The Venture Bros. and for his appearances in movies like The Fabelmans and Oppenheimer.

Anita Serwacki is a former writer for The Onion.

The Novelizers was created by Stephen Levinson, produced by Stephen, Chris Karwowski, Rob Kutner, and Suchetas Bokil. Editing, mixing, and mastering by Chris. Improv booking by Christine Bullen. Music by Cole Emoff. Art direction by Crystal Dennis with illustrations by Barry Crain. Intro narration by Robin Reed. Interviews by Kevin Carter. Special thanks to Luke Dennis and Peter Hayes at WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

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Tony Zaret, Michael Torpey, Hannah Pilkes - ID4 Ch. 17 & 18 Jan 15, 2024

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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 is the New Black, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He currently hosts Paid Off on truTV.

Daniel Powell is a writer and producer known for co-creating Inside Amy Schumer and producing I Think You Should Leave and That Damn Michael Che.

Hannah Pilkes is an improvisational comedian who was a New Face at the 2023 Just For Laughs festival. Follow her on Instagram at @hannahpilkes.

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Mae Whitman, Beanie Feldstein, Oscar Montoya - ID4 Ch. 15 & 16 Jan 08, 2024

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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 in Good Girls. She also voiced Tinker Bell in Disney's Tinker Bell films and Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She has appeared in numerous films, including 1996's Independence Day as the President's daughter!

Jason Reich is a four-time Emmy-award-winning writer who has written for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and he was the head writer of The Jim Jeffries' Show. He was also one of the writers of America (The Book).

Beanie Feldstein is an actor known for starring in Booksmart, Lady Bird, and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She also appeared as Monica Lewinsky in the third season of America Crime Story: Impeachment.

Caroline Eppright is a former writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Oscar Montoya is a writer and improviser who has performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade. He has appeared on Reno 911! and Bless the Harts.

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Josh Johnson, Jon Wurster, Lisa Gilroy - ID4 Ch. 13 & 14 Dec 18, 2023

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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 Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has released two comedy specials on Comedy Central and Peacock, and his other credits include CONAN, @Midnight, and Kevin Hart's Hart of the City.

Jeb Lund is a former reporter for Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Gawker, and he has contributed to Esquire, GQ, and The New Republic, among many other publications.

Jon Wurster is the former drummer for American rock band Superchunk and a comedy writer known for his appearances on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling.

Chris Messick is a writer and musician.

Lisa Gilroy is a writer and improviser known for her viral online videos and her appearances on Comedy Bang! Bang!

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Andy Daly, Chris Parnell, Lilly Sullivan - ID4 Ch. 11 & 12 Dec 11, 2023

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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 Bonanza. He’s appeared in Comedy Central’s Review, Veep, Eastbound & Down, Black-ish, The Good Place, The Office, Modern Family, Silicon Valley and more. Follow him on ⁠Twitter @TVsAndyDaly⁠ and ⁠Instagram @tvsandydaly⁠.

Andrew Lin is a writer and cartoonist. Check out his work at ⁠http://mountainofsadness.blogspot.com

Chris Parnell is an actor and comedian best known for his 8-year tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, voicing Jerry Smith on Rick and Morty, and voicing Cyril Figgis on Archer. He also had a recurring role on 30 Rock as Dr. Leo Spaceman.

Dave Croatto is a writer and editor who previously wrote for MAD Magazine, The Onion, and Billy on the Street.

Lilly Sullivan is a writer and improviser who has appeared in the 2022 feature Spirited, as well as TV shows like Righteous Gemstones and I Think You Should Leave.

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Adam Pally, Maurice LaMarche, Clark Jones - ID4 Ch. 9 & 10 Dec 04, 2023

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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 has also appeared on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Californication, and The Colbert Report, among many other shows and films.

Chase Mitchell is a comedy writer who was written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Inside Job, among others shows.

Maurice LaMarche is a comedian and voice actor best known for voicing Lrr, Morbo, and Calculon from Futurama and various roles in Frozen, Zootopia, Looney Tunes, and more. He also voices Sam the Toucan in the Froot Loops commercials.

Shek Baker is a writer and comedian.

Clark Jones is a stand-up comedian who has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and has appeared on HBO's "Crashing", "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on Starz, and the "2 Dope Queens" podcast.

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Vir Das, Paget Brewster, Seth Herzog - ID4 Ch. 7 & 8 Nov 27, 2023

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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 Award for his most recent special, Vir Das: Landing.

Maura Quint co-founder of Tax March and runs the popular Twitter account @behindyourback. She has been a contributor to The Onion and McSweeney’s.

Paget Brewster starred as Special Agent Emily Prentiss on CBS's Criminal Minds and Sara Kingsley on Fox's Grandfathered. She has also appeared in Friends, Community, and Modern Family, among numerous other shows and films.

Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian who was the head writer and executive producer for Desus & Mero. He previously wrote for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, for which he won 4 Emmy Awards, and has contributed to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He also performs stand-up and has been a regular contributor to NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me.

Seth Herzog has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Chappelle's Show, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and regularly performs live comedy.

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Jake Johnson, Kevin Sussman, Will Hines - ID4 Ch. 5 & 6 Nov 20, 2023

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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 he has appeared in 21 Jump Street, Jurassic World, and many other films.

Mickie Cathers is a writer based out of Philadelphia.

Kevin Sussman is an actor best known for playing Walter on Ugly Betty and Stuart Bloom on The Big Bang Theory.

Mike Wilson is a writer living in Chicago.

Will Hines has appeared on Brooklyn 99, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, Conan, and is a big macher at the UCB Theater. Follow him on ⁠Instagram⁠.

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The Novelizers is a work of parody, unauthorized by 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company, or Independence Day.

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Aparna Nancherla, Kevin Shinick, Vic Michaelis - ID4 Ch. 3 & 4 Nov 13, 2023

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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. Best known for his work as a writer, producer and voice-actor on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken and for penning the best selling YA novel Star Wars:Force Collector.

Aparna Nancherla is a standup comedian and writer who has appeared on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Bob's Burgers, Master of None, Inside Amy Schumer and more. She's written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Mythic Quest on Apple+. Her book, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (Viking), is currently available for via Penguin Random House.

Joe Fusion is a writer and smarty-pants computer sciency guy living in Portland.

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