Podcast artwork thumbnail for Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture

Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture

Brad Listi

Booking Overview

A weekly author interview podcast focused on literature, screenwriting, creative practice, and pop culture, typically featuring in-depth conversations with published writers and occasional filmmakers or other literary figures. Credible pitches include authors with notable new books, accomplished screenwriters, and filmmakers connected to substantive literary or cultural projects; booking is likely high difficulty because the show regularly features prominent, award-recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 1362

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.1k subscribers

Instagram: 10.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

letters@otherppl.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Brad Listi - Writer and podcast host known for conducting long-form conversations with authors about literature, writing, and the creative process.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, screenwriters, filmmakers, and literary or cultural figures with a notable book, film, award, major publication, or substantial body of work.
Required Achievements:  
National or international literary recognition, Award-nominated or award-winning books, Major publishing or film releases, Extensive publication, adaptation, or teaching credits

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily St. John Mandel - Her Novel Exit Party, Literary Fiction, Adapting Books For Screen, And The Writing Process.

Margaret Malone - The Portland Writing Scene, Philosophy, Psychology, Improvisation, And Her Fiction.

Rachel Eliza Griffiths - The Documentary Knife, Filming Salman Rushdie's Recovery, And The Intersections Of Violence, Survival, Love, Memory, And Art.

Salman Rushdie - The Documentary Knife, His Recovery After The 2022 Attack, Violence, Survival, Memory, Love, And Art.

Recent Topics

Literature, Writing, Fiction, Screenwriting, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture
:

1061. Alexander Maksik

November 03, 2026

Alexander Maksik is the author of the novel Passengers, now available from Europa Editions. It has been longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Fiction. Maksik is the author of You Deserve Nothing, a New York Times and IndieBound bestseller; A Marker to Measure Drift, which was a New York Times Notable Book, as well as a finalist for the William Saroyan Prize and Le Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, and the basis of the 2023 motion picture Drift; Shelter in Place, named one of the be...

REPLAY: Tao Lin on Psychedelics, Attention, and Change

November 01, 2026

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 521, my conversation with Tao Lin, author of Trip: Psychedelics, Attention, and Change (Vintage). Air date: May 20, 2018. Tao Lin is the author of the novels Leave Society and Taipei, the novella Shoplifting from American Apparel, and other books. His writing has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Harper's Magazine, Granta, The Paris Review, NOON, and elsewhere. He was born...

REPLAY: Frederick Barthelme on Family, Fiction, and American Decline

October 31, 2026

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 327, my conversation with Frederick Barthelme, author of the novel There Must Be Some Mistake (Little, Brown). Air date: November 5, 2014. Barthelme studied fiction with John Barth at the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, from which he received his Master of Arts degree. From 1977 to 2010 he taught fiction writing and directed the Center for Writers at the University of Southern Mississippi. He won numerous awards incl...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture
:

Books, Beach, & Beyond · Very high booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Sydney Writers' Festival · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Mean Book Club · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

No Write Way with V. E. Schwab · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture
:

How do I get in touch with Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture?

Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture is hosted by Brad Listi. Its publicly listed email is letters@otherppl.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture?

The publicly listed email for Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture: letters@otherppl.com.

How many listeners does Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture have?

Podseeker estimates Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture?

Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors, screenwriters, filmmakers, and literary or cultural figures with a notable book, film, award, major publication, or substantial body of work. Common among recent guests: National or international literary recognition; Award-nominated or award-winning books; Major publishing or film releases. Recent guests include Emily St. John Mandel, Margaret Malone, and Rachel Eliza Griffiths.

How hard is it to get booked on Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Writing, Fiction, Screenwriting, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

How does Podseeker get this information?

From public sources and our own research: podcast websites, social profiles, podcast feeds, and our data team. Podcast feeds and episodes are checked daily, and details like contacts, recent guests, and booking difficulty are refreshed regularly.

I host Otherppl with Brad Listi | Books & Culture. How do I correct this page?

If something here is out of date, ask us to correct it through Podseeker's contact form at podseeker.co/contact. Our research team reviews every request and updates the listing.

Publicly listed emails

letters@otherppl.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings