London — Audible, a leading provider of spoken word entertainment, has today announced PEPPA PIG’s Play-A-Long Podcast, the first release as part of a podcasting deal between Audible and leading toy and game company, Hasbro.

Building on the cherished legacy of PEPPA PIG, this podcast invites listeners into Peppa’s world with six episodes, each spanning 15 minutes. Voiced by Amelie Bea Smith as Peppa Pig, the podcast features Peppa and her pals in a mix of fun interactive games, outdoor adventures, and even catchy sing-alongs with her sensational new band, The Piggy-Wigs. Whether it’s a companion during car rides or a calming wind-down before bedtime, PEPPA PIG’s Play-A-Long Podcast guarantees an immersive experience for the whole family.

PEPPA PIG’s Play-A-Long Podcast provides another medium through which Peppa can inspire confidence and foster development in pre-schoolers. As a lifelong friend, PEPPA PIG encourages kids to jump in together and explore the world around them, while instilling a powerful confidence to treat every first step as a new adventure – from the everyday to the epic. Specifically designed for families with preschool children in mind, PEPPA PIG’s Play-A-Long Podcast is the perfect way to introduce toddlers and young children to the rich world of podcasts and audio-first entertainment.

Themes in the podcast, including ‘Are We There Yet’, an episode supporting pre-schoolers on long journeys, and an episode about anger titled ‘Very Big Feelings’, are designed specifically to help families with pre-schoolers recognise and navigate their big emotions.

Aurelie de Troyer, Head of Regional Content Europe at Audible said: “It’s been wonderful collaborating with team at Hasbro to bring PEPPA’s first ever podcast to our audiences, on this special anniversary year for the iconic show. Having PEPPA behind the mic at Audible’s London studios was an absolute delight.”

As the beloved animated show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, Hasbro and Audible are proud to bring Peppa and her diverse playgroup to a whole new world of audio-first entertainment with rich storytelling for all family listening occasions, reaffirming Peppa’s commitment to providing quality entertainment for families.

Kristin McKay, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Brands, Fashion & Preschool at Hasbro said: “For 20 years, PEPPA has been the first best friend of children around the globe, inspiring them to confidently jump into all of life’s muddy puddles. She’s come to life on screens and in books, along with through engaging toys and live experiences. Now, with Audible, we’re proud to deliver even more ways for fans and families to connect with their favourite piggy with podcasts to bring PEPPA wherever they are.”

Get ready to laugh, learn, and explore with Peppa like never before with PEPPA PIG’s Play-A-Long Podcast, exclusively on Audible from 11th July and available to pre-order now at www.audible.co.uk. Audible membership may be required.

For more information, please contact Ellie Skeffington or Roxana Toocaram

Ellie.Skeffington@itsprettygreen.com / Roxana.Toocaram@itsprettygreen.com

About Audible
Audible, an Amazon company, is a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day.  Audible.co.uk content includes more than 700,000 audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals. Audible has millions of members around the world who subscribe to one of 11 localized services designed for customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK, and the US. Audible members download nearly 4 billion hours of content annually and listen across a wide range of supported devices.

About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers play experiences for fans of all ages around the world, through toys, games, licensed consumer products, digital games and services, location-based entertainment, film, TV, and more. With a portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.

About PEPPA PIG
PEPPA PIG is a British preschool animated television series that has been airing for 20 years, across ten seasons in over 180 territories as of 2024. The series follows Peppa Pig, a cheeky little piggy who lives with her family – younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – as well as her diverse community of friends. Globally successful, the brand connects with consumers across every touchpoint, from TV to theme parks to retail. As a lifelong friend, Peppa Pig encourages kids to jump in together and explore the world around them, while giving kids the confidence to treat every first step as a new adventure, from the everyday to the epic.