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Otherppl with Brad Listi: Books & Culture

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.

Episodes

Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness, exploring themes of addiction, suicide, and unlikely friendships. Vuong explains the novel opens with a suicide contemplation to explore the aftermath of choosing to live without hope, inspired by his uncle's suicide and his mother's death. He delves into th...