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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
Self-Discovery
Writing
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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Kathleen Boland is the author of the debut novel Scavengers, now available from Viking.

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Karl Ove Knausgaard
Author of The School of Night and notable novelist known for his My Struggle series
Penguin Press
Episode: 1018. Karl Ove Knausgaard
Kathleen Schmidt
President of KMSPR, a marketing, PR and branding firm for authors and publishers.
KMSPR
Episode: What Needs to Change in the Publishing Industry
Tim O'Brien
Renowned author and National Book Award winner known for his works on war and personal experiences.
Episode: REPLAY: Tim O'Brien on America, War, Pacifism, Fatherhood, Death, and the Illusion of Self
Gerald Howard
Literary critic and author of "The Insider, Malcolm Cowley and the Triumph of American Literature"
Penguin Press
Episode: 1017. Gerald Howard
Susannah Cahalan
Journalist and author of New York Times bestselling books, including 'Brain on Fire.'
Viking (publisher of 'The Acid Queen')
Episode: REPLAY: Susannah Cahalan
Rosemary Woodruff Leary
Psychedelic activist and wife of Timothy Leary, central figure in the 1960s counterculture.
Episode: REPLAY: Susannah Cahalan
Jeff Alessandrelli
Editor, Publisher, and Poet
Fonograf Editions
Episode: REPLAY: What Does It Mean to Be a Minor Writer?
Ocean Vuong
Poet and author known for his novels and poetry collections, including "The Emperor of Gladness" and "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous."
Penguin Press
Episode: REPLAY: Ocean Vuong
Claire Hoffman
Author of 'Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Amy Semple McPherson.'
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Episode: REPLAY: Claire Hoffman

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Brad Listi
Host of insightful and engaging discussions with contemporary authors, exploring their creative processes, societal issues, and personal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 855 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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 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 Kingdom5 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 States7 months ago

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Many find the combination of literary discussion with pop culture refreshing, appealing to a broad audience.
The interviews are often described as impactful and motivating for aspiring writers, highlighting the intimate connection between guests and their literary journeys.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and thoughtful nature of the conversations, emphasizing the depth and selective curation of guests.
Feedback often points to the relaxed, yet engaging interviewing style, allowing for natural conversations.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#179
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#193
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#66
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#102
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#105
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#157
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY: Susannah Cahalan
Q: What did Rosemary Woodruff Leary's life signify in the context of the counterculture?
Her life is characterized by significant contributions to the counterculture, often overshadowed by her husband Timothy Leary.
REPLAY: Tim O'Brien on America, War, Pacifism, Fatherhood, Death, and the Illusion of Self
Q: Do you sense a distinct difference between your confrontation with mortality in your youth and your confrontation with mortality now?
Yes, the biggest difference is that now it's pretty much absolute, whereas when I was young, there was the expectation that maybe I'll get lucky.
REPLAY: Ocean Vuong
Q: What does day two look like for someone who decides to step away from the ledge after contemplating taking their own life?
Vuong explores the aftermath of choosing life in the context of mental health with his characters' journeys and development.
1014. Susan Straight
Q: People said to me, how, why did you write about COVID?
Susan explained that her previous novel concluded shortly before the events in "Sacrament" and that her experiences as well as those of her community during the pandemic were a strong inspiration.
1015. Carla Kaplan
Q: What did you take away from this project personally?
She has actually had a tremendous impact on me. I don't think you can spend 10 years as a biographer with somebody and not become deeply impacted by their way of life and their attitude.

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Recent guests on Otherppl include:

1. Karl Ove Knausgaard
2. Kathleen Schmidt
3. Tim O'Brien
4. Gerald Howard
5. Susannah Cahalan
6. Rosemary Woodruff Leary
7. Jeff Alessandrelli
8. Ocean Vuong

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