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Otherppl with Brad Listi

Brad Listi
Mental Health
Grief
Literature
Nonfiction
Suicide
Traumatic Brain Injury
Decent People
Sexual Health
Iran
Addiction
Writing
Self-Discovery
Chronic Illness
United States
Spain
Family Dynamics
Motherhood
West Mills, North Carolina
Creative Writing
Creative Non-Fiction

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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What does it mean to be a “minor writer” in a world obsessed with major success? In this episode, I talk with ⁠Jeff Alessandrelli⁠ about his essay ⁠'Minor, Minor, Minor Writer,'⁠ and what it has to say about literary ambition, obscurity, ego, and the... more

Volume 63 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira is out sick...Angry Adam and Gene Morgan sit in...Brad and Gene took their kids to One Battle After Another...the Sanchize blacks out in Indianapolis...three middle-aged white men review The Life of a S... more

Jade Chang is the author of the novel What a Time to Be Alive, available from Ecco Books.

 Chang’s debut novel, The Wangs vs. the World, won the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award and has been published in a dozen countries. Her journalism and essays h... more

Melissa Febos is the author of The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex, available from Knopf.

Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Abandon Me, Girlhood—which won the National Book Critics Circle Award ... more

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Recent Guests

Jade Chang
Author of What a Time to Be Alive
Ecco Books
Episode: 995. Jade Chang
Melissa Febos
National best-selling author of several books including Girlhood and Body Work.
University of Iowa
Episode: 994. Melissa Febos
Jason Diamond
Author of *Kaplan's Plot*, a debut novel exploring Jewish identity and immigration.
Flatiron Books
Episode: 993. Jason Diamond
Elaine Shea Chow
Author of *Where Are You Really From?*, featured in the episode.
Penguin Press
Episode: 993. Jason Diamond
Leigh Stein
Author and creator of the Attention Economy newsletter
Ballantine Books
Episode: 992. Leigh Stein
Kyle Spencer
Journalist and author specializing in far-right youth culture.
Author of 'Raising Them Right'
Episode: Kyle Spencer on the Dangers of Political Extremism, the Tragedy of Charlie Kirk, and the Future of American Democracy
Elaine Hsieh Chou
Taiwanese American author and screenwriter
Penguin Press
Episode: 991. Elaine Hsieh Chou
Hala Alyan
An acclaimed author and clinical psychologist.
Avid Reader Press, Simon and Schuster
Episode: 990. Hala Alyan
Jennifer Pastiloff
Public speaker, author, and workshop facilitator
Dutton, Proof of Life
Episode: Jennifer Pastiloff on Grief, Creativity, Shame Loss, Sobriety, and Connection

Hosts

Brad Listi
Host of conversations focusing on literature, pop culture, and the creative process, often featuring in-depth interviews with authors.
Mira Gonzalez
Co-host known for bringing insights into pop culture discussions and creative dialogues, contributing to the dynamic of the show.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 829 ratings
  • Conversations with depth and empathy

    A beautiful podcast full of fascinating and surprising guests. Brad cultivates conversations that go beyond the surface, making it a regular listen for me. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AugustaA25
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Episode with Rebecca

    When she asked you what is going to happen when you die, I laughed out loud when I thought you said pass gas. You actually said best guess. I think pass gas is an equally great answer. You can’t take this too seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States4 months ago
  • Inspiring from all angles

    Engaged reader, aspiring writer, other type of creative pursuer, you’ll find interviews to inspire you. Brad dives into the intricacies of story, the process, the person behind the author, and always connects with what we are all living in these times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trickypat514
    Canada5 months ago
  • Thoughtful interviews & Expansive reading recommendations

    Listened for years and enjoy the warm style of the interviews. As an avid reader, it is a bonus to have leads on more books to read.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LFmilo
    United States5 months ago
  • A must listen for anyone who desires to write in a professional way.

    Every episode is full of insight into what it means to be a writer at basically any level. Listening to old episodes in the car has become part of my daily routine. When I feel myself struggling to continue on my current project, I pick an episode and allow the experiences of another author to inspire me to keep pushing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrippyD44
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's thoughtful and in-depth literary interviews and the engaging style of the hosts.
Listeners found the banter between the hosts refreshingly humorous alongside their serious literary discussions.
Reviews highlight the podcast as being a vital resource for those interested in literary culture and contemporary issues.
The conversations often inspire aspiring authors and ignite discussions around the writing process and challenges.
Overall, the podcast is well-regarded for its warm and inviting atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both dedicated readers and casual listeners.

Chart Rankings

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#126
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#184
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#84
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#121
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

995. Jade Chang
Q: What is your stance on wellness culture?
There's a hunger for answers in human nature, and many wellness influencers share genuine advice amidst the absurdity.
995. Jade Chang
Q: Can you describe your experience at Oprah's Super Soul Sundays event?
It was a fascinating day where different gurus took the stage, all sharing similar patterns of transformation.
995. Jade Chang
Q: What parallels do you see between Lola's journey into online celebrity culture and real-life examples?
It's fascinating how internet celebrity often happens by accident and reflects tendencies in our culture.
995. Jade Chang
Q: Did you feel some gratitude for the fact that you lost your earlier draft notebook?
Yes, definitely, it saved me from potentially trying to publish a lesser book.
994. Melissa Febos
Q: Can you just talk about seduction?
For all of those reasons, I was a young person who was very, very attuned to what other people wanted from me and felt an intense pressure, this kind of urgency to give them what they wanted.

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Recent guests on Otherppl include:

1. Jade Chang
2. Melissa Febos
3. Jason Diamond
4. Elaine Shea Chow
5. Leigh Stein
6. Kyle Spencer
7. Elaine Hsieh Chou
8. Hala Alyan

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