Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club
Earsay is an audiobook club podcast hosted by Kal Penn. Each episode invites listeners into the club where iHeartPodcast hosts, celebrated authors, and guests discuss Audible titles they love. The show covers genres like thrillers, comedy, reimagined classics, and exclusive Audible Originals.
Episodes
“The Land and Its People” with David Sedaris
David Sedaris has notes: on "welcome in," on the machine that took your coffee order, on the airport tip screen, on everyone under 40. But underneath the complaints in his new collection, The Land and Its People, is something softer: the person he married, the lost friends in his address book, the sense that he's entering the hard part of getting older. David joins the show to talk about mann
“Kids Make Me Angry” with Elliot Connie
Kal sits down with psychotherapist Elliott Connie — host of the iHeartPodcast Family Therapy — to talk about Kevin Hart's Audible Original memoir Kids Make Me Angry. It's a funny, heartfelt conversation about breaking cycles, healthy masculinity, and why the right question can change everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Country People" with Daniel Mason
Today, we're joined by novelist Daniel Mason to explore the quietly enchanted world of Country People, his warmest and funniest novel yet. An academic California family lands in rural Vermont for a year while the father takes up scything and seeks out the “country people” who can maybe inspire him to finish his dissertation. Daniel talks about the secret society of Hollow Earth believe
“Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent” with Emily Lynne
Today, we’re joined by comedian Emily Lynne to jump into the deranged fantasy world of Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, an Audible Original comedy she co-created with her sister Kate McKinnon. An evil queen must produce an heir before 40 or die by demon; her cursed-raven best friend gets cosmetic surgery and ends up a toad. Emily dishes about casting Richard Kind, negotiating with her therapi
“Dungeon Crawler Carl” with Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays
Earsay goes live at Audible Story House in New York for an episode about Dungeon Crawler Carl, the global phenomenon that started as a single line in a middle school notebook ("Alien Game Show") and grew into an eight-book franchise with a TV adaptation in the works. Kal was joined by author Matt Dinniman, and Jeff Hays, the narrator who brings this immersive world and all its characters to life i
“Seek the Traitor’s Son” with Veronica Roth
Today, we’re diving into Seek the Traitor's Son — the sweeping new romance/fantasy/sci-fi epic from Veronica Roth, author of the Divergent series. Veronica shares why she spent years steering away from the things that actually made her happy as a writer, how COVID shaped the story's central premise, and what it means to write a male romantic lead whose superpower is radical empathy.See
“Just Kiss Already” with Lily Chu
A forensic anthropologist who secretly writes cozy mysteries. An actress-turned-director who adapts his book into a film he hates. A media tour forcing them together. Just Kiss Already! Author Lily Chu joins the show and explores the book’s dual-narrator structure (voiced by Simu Liu and Phillipa Soo) — and how satisfying it is to hear two very different people experiencing two very di
"The Body" with Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton starred as the main character in the 1986 classic Stand By Me, which was based on the Stephen King novella The Body. Forty Years later, Wil has narrated the new audiobook version of The Body in a real true circle moment. He joins Kal to jump into the differences between the darker novella and the film, and we hear about a vivid flashback to filming with River Phoenix that hit Wil while
“Project Hail Mary” with Ray Porter
For the premiere of our second season, Kal Penn dives into Andy Weir's interstellar epic Project Hail Mary with the man who narrated the audiobook: Ray Porter. They break down the challenge of performing dense science without losing the fun, finding real emotion behind the mic, and take up the new Ryan Gosling-led movie (as well as Ray's cameo). Plus: British comfort food in space, vocal warm‑up s
Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club Returns for Season 2
Earsay is back with host Kal Penn for all new episodes about the audiobooks everyone’s listening to and still thinking about long after the last chapter. In Season 2 of Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club, Kal dives into the biggest stories, standout performances, and the moments that made us laugh, cry, or hit rewind. Expect great guests, behind the scenes insights, and plent
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Full Cast Edition)" with Rhianna Dhillon
Ever wonder where the Sorting Hat Ed would place Ed Helms? The answer may surprise you! We're closing out the season with Audible's spectacular full-cast audio edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Ed sits down with film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon, a self-proclaimed Harry Potter superfan, to explore J.K. Rowling's wizarding world and what makes this new immersive producti
“Remain: A Supernatural Love Story” with Dana Schwartz
This week on Earsay, we're diving into Remain: A Supernatural Love Story, a genre-bending collaboration between M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks. Kal sits down with author and podcast host Dana Schwartz (Noble Blood, Hoax!) to explore this atmospheric tale of an architect who falls for a beautiful young woman named Wren…while unraveling the mystery of her death. Together, they discuss
"A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap" with Rob Reiner and Michael McKean
This week on Earsay, we're turning it up to 11 with national treasures Rob Reiner and Michael McKean for a deep dive into A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap. They explore the making of the landmark 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap and its long-awaited sequel, Spinal Tap Two: The End Continues. Together, they unpack the art of “schnadling” (their term for
"Night People: How to Be a DJ in '90s New York City" with Questlove
This week on Earsay, we’re exploring Mark Ronson's memoir Night People: How to Be a DJ in Nineties New York City. Kal sits down with legendary drummer, producer, and director Questlove to discuss Ronson's coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of New York's vibrant hip-hop scene. Together, they unpack what it means to be a "night person," share stories of growing up immersed in music f
“The Prophecy” (Season 2) with Randy McKinnon
This week on Earsay, Audible's second season of the thrilling original series The Prophecy, where biblical stories collide with a present-day apocalyptic thriller. Kal sits down with show creator Randy McKinnon to discuss how he reimagined scripture for a contemporary audience, blending Old and New Testament figures into a high-stakes chase across a crumbling world. McKinnon reveals how the pandem
"Pride and Prejudice" with Jennie Garth
Earsay kicks off with a deep dive into Audible’s immersive, full-cast adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Host Ed Helms is joined by Jennie Garth (90210, I Choose Me podcast) to explore the audiobook’s lush sound design and standout performances from Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, Bill Nighy, and Glenn Close. Together, they unpack the enduring appeal of Austen&rsquo
Welcome to Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club!
Join Ed Helms and Kal Penn as they dive into the world’s biggest audiobooks. Each episode features conversations with authors, celebrities, and special guests from the iHeartPodcast Network as they explore everything from reimagined classics to supernatural thrillers. Whether you're an audiobook aficionado or just getting started, this is the book club your ears have been waiting for. Listen
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