15 Years of Otherppl: What 1,000+ Conversations with Writers Have Taught Me
Published: September 14, 2026
Duration: 38:56
In this special anniversary episode, Brad reflects on 15 years of Otherppl, more than 1,000 conversations with writers, and what the experience has taught him about writing, publishing, ambition, failure, persistence, and the creative life. He also looks back at how the show began, what it has become, and why long-form conversation still matters.
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