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Happy To Be Here

Greta Johnsen
My So-Called Life
87% Club
Friendship
Perfectionism
Teen Drama
Mental Health
Angela Chase
Teenage Emotions
Exit Party
Productivity
Jordan Catalano
Parental Dynamics
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Art Activism
Sharon Chirsky
Teenage Independence
Kin
Whidbey
Dear Monica Lewinsky
Chicago

Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a little bit about almost anything.

Host Greta Johnsen (formerly of Nerdette) invites you to meet journalists, chefs, authors, and all kinds of excellent humans who will delight and inspire you. Packed with recomme... more

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Latest Episodes

The November GRETAGRAM book club selection is Deesha Philyaw's first novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.

It's about First Lady Scharisse Freemann, whose husband is a pastor at one of the biggest evangelical megachurches in the US. At ... more

The October GRETAGRAM book club selection is Emily St. John Mandel’s Exit Party, a novel about entanglement, reinvention, and life after collapse.

Host Greta Johnsen discusses the novel with Book Riot’s Liberty Hardy. They talk about destiny and co... more

Host Greta Johnsen talks with journalist and documentary producer Lindsay Holmes. Her new book is called The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out.

It’s an exploration of quitting in many different forms. Whether it’s a job, a re... more

Host Greta Johnsen talks with Anna Holmes, a writer and editor who founded the feminist website Jezebel. She’s also a former advice columnist for the New York Times series “Work Friend.”

In 2015, Anna was asked to give a commencement speech for an a... more

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Recent Guests

Liberty Hardy
Host of Book Riot's All the Books podcast
Book Riot
Episode: GRETAGRAM book club: 'Exit Party,' discussed!
Lindsay Crouse
Journalist and documentary producer, formerly of The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: The 87 Club: The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse
Anna Holmes
Writer and editor who founded Jezebel and was an advice columnist for the New York Times series Work Friend
Jezebel
Episode: The 87% Club: JUST SAY NO.
Emily St. John Mandel
Author of Exit Party and other novels
Author
Episode: GRETAGRAM Book Club: Emily St. John Mandel on 'Exit Party'
Inkoo Kang
TV critic for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: GRETAGRAM Book Club: 'Pool House,' discussed!
Mary HK. Choi
Author, Pool House
Author
Episode: GRETAGRAM Book Club: Mary H.K. Choi on 'Pool House'
Priyanka Mattoo
Former Hollywood agent, writer, author of How To Be Less Useful, The Joy of Inefficiency
Author, Writer
Episode: The 87% Club: Being Less Useful with Priyanka Mattoo
Sweta Vikram
Ayurvedic doctor; host of The Grounded Leader
The Grounded Leader
Episode: The 87% Club: Nachos for Breakfast with Sweta Vikram
Mickey Goldhaber
Bay Area playwright, director, and dramaturg; involves in disability justice work
Self; Wry Crips Disabled Women's Theater Group
Episode: The 87% Club: Effort, Efficiency, and Ease

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Greta Johnsen
Host of Happy To Be Here; guides conversations and topics; has literary and media background.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Listen Immediately!!

    This podcast is like a warm hug from a friend. Greta has the best taste in everything—books, TV, recipes! Always uplifting, but never afraid of confronting difficult realities, this podcast always makes me feel less alone and leaves me thoughtful and inspired! Greta has really built a beautiful community that extends beyond the podcast too! Come join the fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amnick7
    United States8 months ago
  • I’m So Happy to Be Here

    I loved Nerdette and was so sad when it got cancelled. I’m thrilled that Greta was able to bring it back to life because we need this community more than ever right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdreincarnate
    United States8 months ago
  • Listen! So good

    Greta has interesting takes on life. I have often written down quotes from her because she can express what I am thinking about this modern life. Listen and enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sf_solar_girl
    United States8 months ago
  • Hooray for the 87% Club!

    It’s so good to hear from Greta Johnsen again! Her episode on the 87% Club resonated so strongly, I could listen to an entire series on that topic alone. But for now, it was a great reminder about how well Greta understands her audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cute dots
    United States10 months ago
  • Happy to be here!!

    So glad to have Greta back in my podcast feed. If you missed Nerdette (of course you did) come get your smart, delightful conversations at Happy to Be Here- positive and never Pollyanna 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katherine Boothe
    Canada10 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's warmth and the show's uplifting yet thoughtful vibe.
Many appreciate book club format and literary guests that broaden cultural discussions.
Guests are described as insightful and well-mediate discussions make complex topics approachable.
Some listeners wish for tighter focus on science or more rigorous fact-checking in certain episodes.

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GRETAGRAM book club: 'Exit Party,' discussed!
Q: Are they destined to meet all these same people who are part of each other's lives in the other timeline too, like Felix and everybody? Or is it just a lot of coincidences?
Johnsen says the question is open to interpretation and likes the possibility that parallel worlds retain uncanny similarities, with people finding their way back to one another despite different lives.
GRETAGRAM book club: 'Exit Party,' discussed!
Q: Do you think Ari is redeemable?
Hardy thinks Ari is redeemable because she is complicated, regrets some choices, and becomes a formidable older woman; Johnsen agrees and points to Ari's marriage for love as meaningful character development.
The 87 Club: The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse
Q: So yeah, do you think that quitting is something that we can like practice to get better at? Or do you think because so many scenarios can be so different and the stakes can feel so different, there's no translation?
Crouse says quitting can be practiced through low-stakes decisions. She sets a reasonable time limit before waiting in a line and leaves when it expires, building a habit of accepting small losses rather than continuing because she has already invested time.
The 87 Club: The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse
Q: So yeah, let's start with the stigma of quitting because I do think this has shifted, especially over recent years, but I mean, there is still such a weight, I think around like, you know, don't be a quitter.
Crouse says she grew up valuing persistence but sees quitting as compatible with perseverance. Walking away, pivoting, or taking a break from what is not working can make room for renewal and future progress.
The 87% Club: JUST SAY NO.
Q: Is it at least easier for you?
Holmes says identifying what she wants has become easier, which helps her answer with more honesty and confidence, though saying no itself remains difficult.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy To Be Here

What is Happy To Be Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This interview-heavy show centers on human-sized conversations with writers, journalists, chefs, and other thoughtful creators who share practical ideas for living well, taking it easy, and staying curious. Episodes frequently explore burnout, rest, and redefining productivity through concepts like “87%”—balancing ambition with sustainable pace. Guests range from authors discussing craft and publishing to media critics weighing culture, all threaded with personal anecdotes, book recommendations, and recommendations for food, media, and self-care. A notable strength is the host's warm, generous style that makes room for deep reflection while keeping the tone inviting and relatable, which can be especially appealing to listeners who crave tho... more

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Recent guests on Happy To Be Here include:

1. Liberty Hardy
2. Lindsay Crouse
3. Anna Holmes
4. Emily St. John Mandel
5. Inkoo Kang
6. Mary HK. Choi
7. Priyanka Mattoo
8. Sweta Vikram

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