iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio and Audible Debut 'Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club,' Co-hosted by Ed Helms and Kal Penn

iHeartMedia'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, 'Pride & Prejudice'

LISTEN TO THE FIRST EPISODE HERE

WHAT: Ruby, iHeartMedia's branded studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, impactful and culturally relevant stories with partners, in collaboration with Audible, today debuted "Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club" - 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't stop listening to. Whether it's one of Audible's new groundbreaking Audible Originals or much-anticipated new audiobook releases, "Earsay" 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' "I Choose Me." Garth will join Helms and Penn to discuss the Audible Original adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice," 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 "The Prophecy," an Audible Original supernatural thriller series that follows a woman facing otherworldly forces in a high-stakes battle for humanity's 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's Greatest Screwups, a humorous and insightful look at historical mishaps from the 1950s to the 2000s. Kal Penn's career spans Hollywood and public service. He's known for his roles in Harold & Kumar, House, and Designated Survivor. His bestselling memoir, You Can't Be Serious, chronicles his journey from comedy to the Obama administration, offering candid reflections on identity, politics and representation.

WHEN: The first episode of "Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club" is available today, October 9, 2025. New episodes will be released biweekly on Thursdays.

WHERE: "Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club" 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're raving about in the podcast? Head over to the Audible app to find "Pride and Prejudice," "The Prophecy," and all other titles mentioned, available now.

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ABOUT AUDIBLE, INC.

Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible's catalog includes more than 1 million audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with five times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.