
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 | 1220 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureBooksArts | |||

Joseph O'Neill is the author of the novel Godwin, now available in trade paperback from Vintage.
O'Neill was born in Ireland and grew up in Mozambique, Iran, Turkey, and Holland. His previous novels include the PEN/Faulkner Award–winning Netherland ... more
Volume 69 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad's toast panic...Mira's plumbing nightmare...Angry Adam, gentler than usual...the Olivia Nuzzi rehabilitation project, courtesy of the New York Times....what the fuck is a 'canto'...RFK Jr. on DMT...Cong... more
Jennifer Eli Bowen is the author of The Book of Kin: On Absence, Love, and Being, available from Milkweed Press.
Bowen's work has received a Pushcart Prize, The Arts and Letters Prize, and the Tim McGinnis Award, and her writing has appeared in The ... more
Jessica Gross is the author of the novel Open Wide, available from Abrams Press. It is the official November pick of the Otherppl Book Club.
Gross is the author of Hysteria (2020), which Publishers Weekly declared "every bit a page-turner as it is a... more
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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.
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
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.
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The podcast explores a rich tapestry of literary discussion and contemporary culture through in-depth conversations with a variety of authors. Topics range from the intricacies of the creative process, insights on literature and screenwriting to humorous takes on current events in pop culture. Notable episodes reflect on significant societal themes such as mental health, identity, and the complexities of celebrity culture, often showcasing a blend of serious discourse and lighthearted banter. Listeners can expect a mix of interviews with established authors alongside insightful commentary from the hosts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in writing, literature, and modern cultural narratives.
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Recent guests on Otherppl include:
1. Jessica Gross
2. Chris Kraus
3. Aja Gabel
4. Jonathan Lethem
5. Donika Kelly
6. Susan Orlean
7. Francesca Wade
8. Amber Sparks
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