Brad Listi is a Los Angeles-based author and creator who serves as the host of Otherppl with Brad Listi, a literary podcast that bridges the gap between high-level literature and the digital age. Having reached the milestone of 1,000 episodes, he has conducted in-depth interviews with figures such as Karl Ove Knausgaard and Susan Orlean. His work is characterized by a raw, unscripted opening monologue format that has earned praise from The Paris Review and The New York Times. As the founder of the literary magazine The Rumpus and author of the novel Be Brief and Tell Them Everything, Listi brings professional editorial expertise to his multimedia storytelling. A recent win includes the successful expansion of his DeepDive subscriber series on Substack, which pairs his video-first podcasting approach with interactive community engagement. His content provides a critical lens on the publishing industry, existentialism, and the intersection of traditional art with modern technology.