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Otherppl with Brad Listi

Brad Listi
Mental Health
Grief
Literature
Writing Process
Writing
Hilaria Baldwin
Los Angeles
Alec Baldwin
Taylor Swift
Social Media
Katy Perry
Masculinity
Addiction
Creativity
Deep Dive
Family Dynamics
Hollywood
Charlie Kirk
The End Of Romance
Intimacy

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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Hosts

Brad Listi
Host; long-running interviewer focused on authors, craft, and literary culture; known for in-depth, thoughtful conversations and a personable interview style.
Mira Gonzalez
Co-host; contributes cultural context, conversational energy, and occasional cultural commentary alongside literature talks.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 864 ratings
  • Workaholic

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cocodojo
    United States6 months ago
  • My absolute fav

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sordidmary
    United States7 months ago
  • brad & mira ftw

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmariesf
    United States8 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom9 months 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 Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate the balance between literary interviews and culture/culture-podcast style bits.
Listeners note the show inspires writing and expands their book recommendations.
Many reviewers highlight the hosts' engaging banter and long-term consistency.
Audiences value the craft-focused interviews and actionable writing insights.
Listeners praise the show for depth and empathy in conversations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1035. Sonya Walger
Q: What's coming next for you creatively after Wifehouse and your TV work?
I'm deep into Book Three, continuing to write and explore, while also juggling a high-profile TV role; I aim to maintain a writing-first discipline and keep exploring new forms and spaces for storytelling.
1035. Sonya Walger
Q: How did your process of reading and immersion influence the structure of Wifehouse?
I started with memoirs and works about women in domestic pressure, then broadened, drawn to works like The Awakening and Crossroads to understand how to weave multiple viewpoints, which informed the book's layered perspective.
1035. Sonya Walger
Q: Did you write Wifehouse with adaptation in mind, or was that a back-of-mind consideration?
It wasn't the driving force; I didn't write with adaptation as a primary goal, but I did acknowledge that it could become a miniseries and considered how the book might translate if that happened.
1032. Kim Samek
Q: So I'm curious to know about the creative act. Like, how do these things tend to originate for you? I imagine there's some variance, but is there a through line?
Samek describes how many stories arrived almost fully formed from sudden ideas, with the creative process aided by isolation and quickly capturing thoughts before they fade, and how her TV experience pushes her to be concise and efficient in drafting before editing.
1033. Patrick Radden Keefe
Q: How do you earn the trust of a family when reporting a traumatic event?
He describes a careful, iterative process, staying off-the-record initially, being a patient listener, and ensuring the family understands there are no guarantees but a commitment to telling the truth with sensitivity.

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A culture-forward, in-depth interview show that centers on authors, storytelling craft, and the broader world of books and literary culture. Conversations routinely explore writing process, publishing realities, and the personal journeys behind acclaimed novels, poetry, and short fiction, often weaving in practical craft lessons and industry insights. A standout quality is the relaxed, insightful dialogue that balances rigorous literary analysis with candid, intimate storytelling, plus regular crossovers into screenwriting and pop culture. Those seeking thoughtful literary conversations with approachable, seasoned hosts will likely find this program both inspiring and useful for understanding how great writing fits into contemporary culture... more

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3. Clancy Martin
4. Daniel Kraus
5. Patrick Radden Keefe
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7. Chris Stuck
8. Kim Samek

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