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Otherppl with Brad Listi

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

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

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
Julie Buntin
Author of Famous Men
Random House
Episode: 1048. Julie Buntin
Bill Clegg
Literary agent, memoirist, and novelist
Self/Bill Clegg Agency
Episode: REPLAY: Bill Clegg on Writing, Modern Publishing, and Being a Literary Agent
Sophie Elmhurst
Author of A Marriage at Sea, journalist
Riverhead Books (publisher)
Episode: Excerpt from 'A Marriage at Sea,' by Sophie Elmhirst
Sophie Elmhirst
Author of A Marriage at Sea
Riverhead Books (publisher)
Episode: 1047. Sophie Elmhirst
Claire Vaye Watkins
Author of Yellow Pine; environmentalist and desert writer
Riverhead Books; UC Irvine (teacher)
Episode: 1046. Claire Vaye Watkins
April Dávila
Author of Sit Write Here, Six Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less
St. Martin's Essentials / Scribbling Buddha (writer and teacher)
Episode: How Meditation Can Help You Write
Zinzi Clemmons
Author reading from Freedom; essayist
Author, Freedom (Viking)
Episode: Excerpt from 'Freedom,' by Zinzi Clemmons
Geoff from Tennessee
Regular guest character, part of the show's recurring ensemble.
Episode: Alpha Males in Kitten Heels

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 872 ratings
  • Review

    My favorite book-ish podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillPilgrim007
    United States2 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 States3 months ago
  • Daniel Kraus

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States8 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 States10 months ago

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Listeners note the relaxed, banter-filled vibe that still yields serious insights.
Listeners praise the depth of author conversations and craft focus.
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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#34
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#117
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#20
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#52
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#64
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#147
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
REPLAY: Elizabeth Ellen on the Midwest, Indie Lit, and Being an Outsider
Q: What was the early approach to submitting online and building her career?
She talks about writing instinctively, submitting to outlets like The New Yorker or Paris Review, and leveraging online forums and smaller zines to publish more immediately, which fostered a grassroots momentum.
REPLAY: Elizabeth Ellen on the Midwest, Indie Lit, and Being an Outsider
Q: When did you start writing seriously, and how did the online community impact that?
She describes not being overly conscious of it, using online platforms to see others' work, to publish, and to gain a sense of community, which helped her grow without formal training.
REPLAY: Elizabeth Ellen on the Midwest, Indie Lit, and Being an Outsider
Q: How did you get involved with Hobart?
Elizabeth Ellen explains that she connected online with Aaron Birch, the Hobart editor, which led to her working with Hobart after meeting him remotely and traveling; this online connection started her formal path with Hobart.

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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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Recent guests on Otherppl include:

1. Cara Blue Adams
2. Julie Buntin
3. Bill Clegg
4. Sophie Elmhurst
5. Sophie Elmhirst
6. Claire Vaye Watkins
7. April Dávila
8. Zinzi Clemmons

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