
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1298 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksSociety & CultureArts | |||

Sonya Walger is the author of the novel Wifehouse, available from Union Square Press.
Walger is an award-winning actress, best known for her role as Penny Widmore on Lost and Molly Cobb in the first three seasons of Apple TV+'s For All Mankind. She ... more
Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 825, my conversation with Clancy Martin, author of How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind (Pantheon).
Air date: March 29, 2023.
Martin is the acclaimed author... more
Daniel Kraus is the author of the novel Angel Down, available from Atria Books. It was awarded the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Daniel Kraus is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel Whalefall received a front-cov... more
Volume 89 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...the return of Mira...still alive...describes her health ordeal...Brad's colonoscopy journey...his true crime spiral continues...gets reprimanded for helping the homeless...revisiting the hyper-capitalist hel... more
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You really should rest. But I’d like to know your reading routine and reading speed. I’m struggling but managed to read 52 books this year. My goal is a book a week. Ironically I don’t read the authors on your show but I like to hear the interviews.
I love to read but I have trouble finding my next book and Brad never let’s me down. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to just pick up the next bestseller, you want something that expand your understanding of people or just this world in general, Brad delivers! Joining the book club is one of the beat decisions I’ve ever made! The interviews are superb and he satisfies that curiosity I always have about the author and their origin story. I’m stuck in the midwest and Brad delivers some much need... more
i dig this podcast and it makes me listen to more of the book ones. brad, please wait for mira to record. also don’t trip for these episodes, they are diff from your other ones. angry andrew was also great. more of him please.
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!
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.
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Focusing on literature and culture, this podcast provides a platform for deep discussions with contemporary authors. Episodes feature conversations that explore the nuances of the writing process, personal journeys in storytelling, and the intersection of personal narratives with broader cultural themes. The dialogues often encompass topics such as mental health, relationships, identity, and societal challenges, presenting a mix of light-hearted banter and serious commentary on personal and societal issues. Additionally, the engaging format encourages both readers and aspiring writers to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives, making it a vibrant and thought-provoking space for literature enthusiasts and creatives alike.
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1. Patrick Radden Keefe
2. Susan Choi
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