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Otherppl with Brad Listi: Books & Culture

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

Otherppl is a books and culture podcast hosted by novelist Brad Listi. Featuring candid, in-depth conversations with acclaimed and emerging authors, the show explores literature, writing, publishing, the creative process, screenwriting and pop culture. More than 1,000 interviews since 2011. New episodes weekly.

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Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 677, my conversation with Anne Helen Petersen. We were talking about her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).

Air date: Octo... more

Volume 107 of Brad & Mira For the Culture..Mira recaps her return to the motherland...she did not get diarrhea...the soothing sounds of Siri and Kaya...Brad tries to teach his son how to compliment women...Angry Adam's cortisol level recedes in the w... more

Sam Tallent is the author of the novel Brut, a literary thriller available from Random House.

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Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 748, my conversation with Robin McLean. We were talking about her debut novel Pity the Beast, available from And Other Stories.

Air date: December 15, 2021.

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Téa Obreht
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Random House (publisher of Sunrise)
Episode: Excerpt from 'Sunrise,' by Téa Obreht
Brendan O'Meara
Biographer, author of The Front Runner
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Episode: How to Write a Biography
Roshan Sethi
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Episode: 1056. Roshan Sethi
Heidi Julavits
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The Believer magazine
Episode: REPLAY: Heidi Julavits on Book Reviews, Psychics, & The Believer
Emily St. John Mandel
Author; author of Exit Party; Mandelverse creator
Alfred A. Knopf / Knopf
Episode: 1055. Emily St. John Mandel
Margaret Malone
Writer, author of People Like You
Author, Portland-based writer
Episode: REPLAY: Margaret Malone on the Portland Writing Scene, Philosophy, Psychology, & Improv
Ben Loory
American short story writer
Penguin Books (publisher of his books)
Episode: Ben Loory Reads 'The Poet' & 'The Squid Who Fell in Love with the Sun'
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Poet, novelist, memoirist, photographer, visual artist; director of photography on Knife
Artist
Episode: 1054. Salman Rushdie & Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Chuck Klosterman
Bestselling author and journalist
Author, journalist
Episode: REPLAY: Chuck Klosterman on Journalism, Expertise, & the Complexities of Progress

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 889 ratings
  • My new favorite literary podcast

    The conversations hit a nice balance between relaxed and focused, grounded in the literature being discussed but not erudite. The shorts on YouTube and Instagram are what reeled me in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maude Chassen
    United Statesa month ago
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    Dishonor on you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jgk9988
    United States2 months ago
  • Review

    My favorite book-ish podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillPilgrim007
    United States4 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 States4 months ago
  • Daniel Kraus

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners note the relaxed, banter-filled vibe that still yields serious insights.
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The show is seen as a key source for book recommendations and writer inspiration.

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#91
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#238
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#133
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#119
Germany/Arts/Books
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#223
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#17
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY: Margaret Malone on the Portland Writing Scene, Philosophy, Psychology, & Improv
Q: What did you study in school?
Philosophy, which deeply influenced her approach to writing and the themes she explores.
1054. Salman Rushdie & Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what the fatwa was and how it affected you and your life?
Rushdie explains that the fatwa began in 1989, creating a long-term climate of threat and security around him, with international implications for translators and publishers; over time, a diplomatic deal reduced the threat, allowing a more ordinary life to resume, though the memory and impact persisted.
REPLAY: Chuck Klosterman on Journalism, Expertise, & the Complexities of Progress
Q: What sparked the move from Fargo to larger markets and ultimately book publishing?
A combination of ambition, a leap of faith in his work, and a fortuitous moment with an Akron newspaper that led to a breakout book deal, followed by later success with Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs.
REPLAY: Chuck Klosterman on Journalism, Expertise, & the Complexities of Progress
Q: When did you start to think that you were going to write?
He describes a gradual realization that writing was both natural and desirable as a career, sparked by discovering the college newspaper and the practical path of journalism, rather than a grand lifelong dream.
1052. Marlon James
Q: Your novel centers on a group of gay men staging a play in 1980s Kingston. What drew you to this setting and what were the main challenges in bringing that world to life?
I was drawn by the power of a community under pressure and the way art can be an act of defiance. The novel uses multiple voices, documentary fragments, and a detective thread to explore how people survive amid bigotry, fear, and the AIDS era, while celebrating voice, music, and resilience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otherppl

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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2. Brendan O'Meara
3. Roshan Sethi
4. Heidi Julavits
5. Emily St. John Mandel
6. Margaret Malone
7. Ben Loory
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