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Hey, it's Kal Penn. Welcome to season two of Irsay, the Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club. If you were with us last season, you know the deal. We take the biggest, most exciting new audiobooks and we sit down with incredible guests to talk about what we heard, what we loved, and what we can't stop thinking about. We're kicking things off with the narrator of one of the most beloved sci fi novels of the decade, now a major blockbuster movie project. Hail Mary.
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There's places in this book that deeply emot emotionally affected me and I left it on the mic cause it served the story. People will say like oh my God, I cried at the end. It's like yeah dude, me too. We're
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also diving into a brand new reimagining of the body, the classic Stephen King story that was turned into the iconic 80s film Stand By Me. And that's just the start. This season we've also got comedy, romance, fantasy, memoir and some of the funniest, most surprising conversations I've had on this show. You've heard the books now hear the earsay. Season two is coming soon. See you there. Listen to earsay on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to what we're listening to on the Audible app or@Audible.com New members can start listening for free with a 30 day trip.
Episode: Earsay Returns for Season 2
Host: Kal Penn
Release Date: April 9, 2026
The season two teaser of Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club sets the stage for another round of passionate discussions about the must-listen audiobooks of the moment. Host Kal Penn previews the exciting journeys ahead, introducing special guests, notable titles, and hints at wider genre coverage for this season. Whether you love sci-fi blockbusters, reimagined classics, or laugh-out-loud moments, Penn teases that there is something for every audiobook enthusiast in store.
"There's places in the book that deeply, emotionally affected me and I left it on the mic cause it served the story. People will say like oh my God, I cried at the end. It's like yeah dude, me too." — [00:28]
“We're also diving into a brand new reimagining of The Body, the classic Stephen King story that was turned into the iconic 80s film Stand By Me.” — [00:41]
"If you were with us last season, you know the deal. We take the biggest, most exciting new audiobooks... what we heard, what we loved, and what we can't stop thinking about." — [00:01]
"There's places in this book that deeply, emotionally affected me and I left it on the mic cause it served the story... yeah dude, me too." — [00:28]
“You’ve heard the books, now hear the Earsay.” — [00:55]
This season promises fresh perspectives, emotional depth, and a broad palette of genres—anchored by Kal Penn’s approachable enthusiasm and genuine love for audiobooks. Whether a returning fan or a first-timer, this club aims to engage, surprise, and delight, bringing the community’s favorite stories off the page and into lively discussion.
Ready to tune in? Season two launches soon on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.