The Novelizers

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, and Community.

Brian Shortall is a Second City and iO alum with nearly 20 years experience performing, writing and teaching comedy and improvisation. Brian has appeared in feature films including Blockers and television shows such as Key & Peele. He’s written for Girl Boss on Netflix.

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 the original film.

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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 been heard on Bob’s Burgers and Strange Planet; and featured on NPR and Audible.

Jeremy Culhane is an actor/writer/improviser/performer whose credits include American Vandal, Heathers, 9-1-1, Yes Day, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He performs weekly with UCB’s Harold team GHOST and sketch team MOON GOON.

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 the original film.

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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 Moore, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion.

Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and improviser at the 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 interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

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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.

Alyssa Sabo is a comedian and improviser at the 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 interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

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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, The Unicorn, The Guest Book, The Goldbergs, and Drunk History.

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 the original film.

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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 Peele, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, and more.

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 the original film.

⁠Follow The Novelizers⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠, and please donate to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 have) made the original film.

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 people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

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. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.

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 or actor to narrate. Plus interviews with the people who (may or may not have) made the original film.