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Otherppl with Brad Listi

Brad Listi
Mental Health
Literature
Taylor Swift
Grief
Katy Perry
Writing Process
Los Angeles
Social Media
Deep Dive
The End Of Romance
Charlie Kirk
Spirituality
Hilaria Baldwin
Open Wide
Clutch
Writing
Poetry
Rosemary Woodruff Leary
Addiction
Masculinity

Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly books and culture podcast featuring in-depth conversations with today's leading authors. Literature, screenwriting, the creative process, pop culture, and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Bluesky and Instagram.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Franzen
Author of Purity, six novels; interviewee in the replay
Author
Episode: REPLAY: Jonathan Franzen on Fame, Techno-Optimism, and David Foster Wallace
Salman Rushdie
Author interviewed by the host about Knife and the attempted murder memoir
Author
Episode: Is It Illegal to Smell Someone in California?
Marlon James
Author of The Disappearers
Riverhead Books
Episode: 1052. Marlon James
Terry Tempest Williams
Award-winning author of creative nonfiction and memoirist
Writer and activist
Episode: REPLAY: Terry Tempest Williams on Grief, Art, Absence, and Presence
Deb Olin Unferth
Author of Earth 7, read from her new novel on the show
Graywolf Press (publisher via Earth 7)
Episode: Excerpt from 'Earth 7,' by Deb Olin Unferth
Roberta Recchia
Italian author of All That is Left of Life
Author, All That is Left of Life
Episode: 1051. Roberta Recchia
Madelaine Lucas
Australian author of Thirst for Salt
Tin House (publisher in US)
Episode: REPLAY: Madelaine Lucas on Love, Longing, and the Art of the Sad, Horny Novel
Beowulf Sheehan
Photographer known for author portraits
Autofocus Books (publisher of The Father of the Man)
Episode: 1050. Beowulf Sheehan
Cara Blue Adams
Author of You Never Get It Back
University of Iowa Press (publisher of You Never Get It Back)
Episode: REPLAY: Cara Blue Adams on Writing, Privilege, and Connected Stories

Hosts

Brad Listi
Host known for guiding interviews and introducing guests; part of the Otherppl with Brad Listi ecosystem.
Mira Gonzalez
Co-host described as a nervous and nihilistic friend; contributes banter and conversational energy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 882 ratings
  • My new favorite literary podcast

    The conversations hit a nice balance between relaxed and focused, grounded in the literature being discussed but not erudite. The shorts on YouTube and Instagram are what reeled me in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maude Chassen
    United States16 days ago
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    Dishonor on you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jgk9988
    United Statesa month ago
  • Review

    My favorite book-ish podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillPilgrim007
    United States3 months ago
  • Brad honors writers with his incisive reading of their work

    Brad’s interviews of the authors he invites are perceptive, unique and have led to my finding some true gems! Thank you, Brad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sueSeel
    United States4 months ago
  • Daniel Kraus

    I listen to a lot of different podcast. This episode was perfection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners note the relaxed, banter-filled vibe that still yields serious insights.
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Fans value Brad Listi's perceptive interviewing and thoughtful approach.
The show is seen as a key source for book recommendations and writer inspiration.

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#35
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#83
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#103
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#198
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1052. Marlon James
Q: Your novel centers on a group of gay men staging a play in 1980s Kingston. What drew you to this setting and what were the main challenges in bringing that world to life?
I was drawn by the power of a community under pressure and the way art can be an act of defiance. The novel uses multiple voices, documentary fragments, and a detective thread to explore how people survive amid bigotry, fear, and the AIDS era, while celebrating voice, music, and resilience.
1050. Beowulf Sheehan
Q: How do you approach photographing writers who are press-shy or wary of the camera?
He emphasizes being a conduit for the writer's story, layering preparation, conversation, and trust to create a space where the subject can reveal themselves through the image rather than perform.
1050. Beowulf Sheehan
Q: What was it like meeting Cormac McCarthy for the first time and preparing for the session?
Beowulf describes the mix of nerves and curiosity, the need to honor the writer's pace, and the value of a pre-session conversation to understand what would make the portrait true to the person and their work.
1048. Julie Buntin
Q: Has crossover or autofiction been a topic of discussion in relation to authenticity and authorship in first-person narration?
The author notes that readers often read autobiographical truth into first-person fiction, but insists the book is a crafted work where some elements are drawn from life and some are invented; readers should consider the narrative as a blend of truth and invention.
1044. Scott McClanahan
Q: I'd love to hear you talk a little bit more about the West Virginia of it all, and Giancarlo's encouragement to lean into your own voice.
The West Virginia voice is intrinsic to my sense of identity and storytelling; leaning into that voice helps anchor the book and gives it authenticity, especially in dialogue and character-driven scenes. Giancarlo believed a writer should inhabit the place and speak from that ground, which shaped how I approached the book's voice and scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otherppl

What is Otherppl about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful weekly show centered on books, writing, and culture, featuring long-form conversations with contemporary authors and writers. Episodes span craft, publishing, literary trends, and occasional forays into mindfulness, climate, and pop culture, often blending deep author interviews with personal storytelling and creative process notes. A standout throughline is rigorous literary analysis paired with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to both aspiring writers and avid readers. The format is warm, informal, and playful at times, with recurring segments and banter that give listeners a sense of behind-the-scenes culture within the literary world.

Noteworthy strengths include consistently in-depth author conversations, atte... more

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2. Salman Rushdie
3. Marlon James
4. Terry Tempest Williams
5. Deb Olin Unferth
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