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Otherppl with Brad Listi

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

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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Volume 99 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad and Mira see The Odyssey in IMAX 4DX...Mira buys front row tickets, doesn't tell Brad...Brad has a birthday...goes to baseball game...meets an alcoholic gambling addict...the odd American phenomenon of ... more

Sophie Elmhirst is the author of the bestselling book A Marriage at Sea, now available in trade paperback from Riverhead Books.

Elmhirst is an award-winning journalist who writes regularly for The Guardian Long Read and The Economist; her work has a... more

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 732, my conversation with Alexandra Kleeman, author of the novel Something New Under the Sun (Hogarth Press).

Air date: October 13, 2021.

Alexandra Kleeman's other books include ... more

Volume 98 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira moves into her new apartment...the movers stole her underwear?...she's now in debt to Erehwon...invites Brad to 4DX screening of The Odyssey...Brad's wife and daughter have Covid...he takes a trip to a ... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Elmhirst
Author of A Marriage at Sea
Riverhead Books (publisher)
Episode: 1047. Sophie Elmhirst
Alexandra Kleeman
Author of Something New Under the Sun; multigenre writer
Author, Scribner (publisher)
Episode: REPLAY: Alexandra Kleeman on Hollywood, Climate Catastrophe, and the Ghosts of the Future
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
Geoff from Tennessee
Regular guest character, part of the show's recurring ensemble.
Episode: Alpha Males in Kitten Heels
Hal Ebbott
Author of Among Friends, debut novelist
Riverhead Books
Episode: 1045. Hal Ebbott
Carmen Maria Machado
Award-winning author of Her Body and Other Parties; author of The Dream House memoirs and other works
Author
Episode: Carmen Maria Machado on Early Success, Haunted Residencies, and the Joy of Video Games
Scott McClanahan
Author; author of Fights; West Virginia native
Rose Books (publisher of Fights)
Episode: 1044. Scott McClanahan
Candace Jane Opper
Author of Certain and Impossible Events
Kore Press (publisher)
Episode: REPLAY: Candace Jane Opper on Suicide, Obsession, and Radical Unforgetting
Alexandra Oliva
Author reading from The Radiant Dark
SJP Lit
Episode: Excerpt from 'The Radiant Dark,' by Alexandra Oliva

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 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 States2 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 States9 months 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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#137
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#86
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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#138
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#155
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#175
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
REPLAY: Candace Jane Opper on Suicide, Obsession, and Radical Unforgetting
Q: Did you find a sense of healing or resolution after completing the book?
Candace indicates a sense of resolution from completing the project and engaging with the research, but acknowledges that some aspects of grief remain ongoing and that the process of writing helped clarify and contextualize the experience rather than fully eliminating its impact.

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What is Otherppl about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on Otherppl include:

1. Sophie Elmhirst
2. Alexandra Kleeman
3. April Dávila
4. Geoff from Tennessee
5. Hal Ebbott
6. Carmen Maria Machado
7. Scott McClanahan
8. Candace Jane Opper

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