Otherppl with Brad Listi
Brad Listi
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.
Episodes
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Mar 22, 2017 • 1h 37min
Episode 458 — Abigail Ulman
Abigail Ulman is the guest. Her debut story collection, Hot Little Hands, is now available from Spiegel & Grau. In today's monologue, I talk about writing to and calling Republicans, and pouring my heart out to Lachlan Murdoch of Fox News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2017 • 1h 30min
Episode 457 — Kristin Dombek
Kristin Dombek is the guest. Her new book, The Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism, is available now from FSG Originals. In today's monologue, I talk about my decision to open up the archive and make the Otherppl podcast completely free of charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2017 • 1h 20min
Episode 456 — David Berenbaum
David Berenbaum is the guest. He is an accomplished screenwriter whose credits include the Christmas classic Elf, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell. In today's monologue, I read some listener mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2017 • 1h 12min
Episode 455 — Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee is the guest. Her new novel, Pachinko, is available now from Grand Central Publishing. It is the official February pick of The Nervous Breakdown Book Club. In today's monologue, I basically just get right to the interview. But I talk a little bit about the Academy Awards at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2017 • 1h 16min
Episode 454 — David Shields
David Shields is the guest. His new book, Other People: Takes and Mistakes, is available now from Knopf. David last appeared on this program on Episode 26, in December 2011. In today's monologue, I talk about possibly starting a blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2017 • 1h 17min
Episode 453 — Natashia Deón
Natashia Deón is the guest. Her debut novel is called Grace. It is available now from Counterpoint Press. In today's monologue, I offer outtakes from a failed attempt at a monologue. � Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2017 • 1h 26min
Episode 452 — Sarah Manguso
�Sarah Manguso is the guest. Her new book, 300 Arguments, is available now from Graywolf Press. In today's monologue, I basically just get right to the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2017 • 1h 43min
Episode 451 — Jonathan Herman
Jonathan Herman is the guest. He is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter of the film Straight Outta Compton. In today's monologue, I talk about my new email newsletter and read some reactions from subscribers��. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2017 • 1h 26min
Episode 450 — Tom McAllister
Tom McAllister�� is the guest. His debut novel The Young Widower's Handbook is available now from Algonquin Books. It is the official January pick of The Nervous Breakdown Book Club. In today's monologue, I pay tribute to Mark Baumer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2017 • 1h 45min
Episode 449 — Lindsey Lee Johnson
Lindsey Lee Johnson is the guest. Her debut novel, The Most Dangerous Place on Earth, is available now from Random House. In today's monologue, I read some listener mail in response to last week's conversation with Roxane Gay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
