含羞草传媒's Ruby Studio and Audible Debut "Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club," Co-hosted by Ed Helms and Kal Penn
Designed for audio entertainment lovers, the 6-episode limited series launches October 9 with special guest Jennie Garth diving into one of her favorite Audible Original titles, 鈥楶ride & Prejudice鈥
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WHAT: , 含羞草传媒鈥檚 branded studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, impactful and culturally relevant stories with partners, in collaboration with Audible, today debuted 鈥溾 鈥 a limited podcast series designed for audiobook lovers and fans of immersive audio-first storytelling experiences. Hosted by beloved actors and audio enthusiasts Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover) and Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, House), each episode will bring together a star-stuffed lineup of iHeartPodcast hosts and special guests to dive into the Audible projects they can鈥檛 stop listening to. Whether it鈥檚 one of Audible鈥檚 new groundbreaking Audible Originals or much-anticipated new audiobook releases, 鈥淓arsay鈥 is where listeners will come to hear the stories behind the stories.
Episode one will feature a special appearance by actress Jennie Garth (90210), host of iHeartPodcasts鈥 鈥淚 Choose Me.鈥 Garth will join Helms and Penn to discuss the Audible Original adaptation of 鈥,鈥 a bold, full-cast reimagining of the classic Jane Austen novel, highlighting modern sensibilities and a fresh take on timeless themes.
Future guests and titles will include Randy McKinnon, creator of 鈥溾 an Audible Original supernatural thriller series that follows a woman facing otherworldly forces in a high-stakes battle for humanity鈥檚 future.
WHO: Co-hosted by actor, comedian, and writer Ed Helms and actor, author, and former White House staffer Kal Penn. Ed Helms is best known for his roles in The Office, The Hangover trilogy, and Rutherford Falls. He is the creator and host of the hit history iHeartPodcast SNAFU, which explores the most absurd and consequential blunders in modern history and released its fourth season on October 8, 2025. In 2025, Helms published his New York Times bestselling debut book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History鈥檚 Greatest Screwups, a humorous and insightful look at historical mishaps from the 1950s to the 2000s. Kal Penn鈥檚 career spans Hollywood and public service. He鈥檚 known for his roles in Harold & Kumar, House, and Designated Survivor. His bestselling memoir, You Can鈥檛 Be Serious, chronicles his journey from comedy to the Obama administration, offering candid reflections on identity, politics and representation.
WHEN: The first episode of 鈥淓arsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club鈥 is available today, October 9, 2025. New episodes will be released biweekly on Thursdays.
WHERE: 鈥溾 is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is now available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. And want to hear the Audible titles they鈥檙e raving about in the podcast? Head over to the Audible app to find 鈥淧ride and Prejudice,鈥 鈥淭he Prophecy,鈥 and all other titles mentioned, available now.
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