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Shit You Should Care About makes news, politics, and pop culture accessible and enjoyable, cutting through jargon and misinformation with explainers.

After School

by Casey Lewis

Casey Lewis delivers daily trend analysis and insights into Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, drawing on two decades of experience as a youth culture journalist.

Read Max

by Max Read

Max Read's twice-weekly newsletter provides an idiosyncratic and funny guide to new ideas and trends in tech, politics, and culture.

User Mag

by Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz's User Mag offers critical analysis of internet culture, the creator economy, and how people use tech. It covers online power dynamics and emerging trends.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

Adam Singer's Hot Takes: Sharp, analytical commentary on culture, media, and digital trends, exploring ideology and critical thinking.

Hung Up

by Hunter Harris

Hunter Harris (Vulture, NY Mag) offers witty essays, celebrity profiles, and deep dives into pop culture obsessions we just can't shake off.

Deez Links

by Delia Cai

Delia Cai's Deez Links is a culture and online fixation report, offering witty takes and curated links to navigate media, art, and the absurdities of online life.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends

by Caitlin Dewey

Caitlin Dewey's 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' curates unexpected digital culture articles and sharp insights for those missing the old internet.

Hmm That's Interesting

by Clara

Hmm That's Interesting by Clara delivers a twice-weekly, humorous take on culture, pop culture, and literature, seasoned with personal anecdotes.

Secret Society

by John Hodgman

Join John Hodgman's Secret Society newsletter, where he shares unique insights, secrets, and humorous truths. Paid members unlock exclusive words, sounds, and pictures.

Gossip Time

by Allie Jones

Allie Jones delivers a weekly guide to the stars, covering the latest in celebrity news and gossip from the entertainment world.

Are You Mad At Me?

by Lane Moore

Lane Moore, award-winning author and humorist, delivers empathetic advice on relationships, mental health, and life's struggles, spiced with pop culture analysis.

Saratonin

by Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa shares funny, smart, and weird original writing and recommendations, co-edited by a powerful elderly cat. Covers creativity, mental health, and humor.

Bad Brain

by Ashley Reese

Ashley Reese's Bad Brain: An authentic, unapologetic exploration of life, death, pop culture, and the internet, ranging from grief to smutty fanfiction.

8Ball

by Sean Monahan

8Ball by Sean Monahan offers speculative analysis on culture, trends, and tech. Expect future predictions, societal critiques, and media insights.

Final Girl Digital | Cricket Guest | Substack

by Cricket Guest

Cricket Guest hosts Final Girl Digital, extending her YouTube channel with essays analyzing culture through film and media, plus personal musings.

Dia Sim, Dia Não | Davi Rocha | Substack

by Davi Rocha

Davi Rocha's 'Dia Sim, Dia Não' delivers a humorous, unconventional mix of topics, from imposter syndrome to film, quenching readers' thirst for knowledge with personality.

Beep Beep Coming Through by Timothy Winchester | Substack

by Timothy Winchester

Webcomic artist Timothy Winchester shares creative projects, fun cultural finds, and uses this newsletter for unique experiments like conceptual candle reviews.

Link Molto Belli

by pietrom

Author and tech writer Pietro Minto (Il Foglio, Il Post) delivers Link Molto Belli, a weekly selection of technology and culture links.

Nap Trapped | Rachael Shepard-Ohta | Substack

by Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Rachael Shepard-Ohta, a Baby Sleep Educator and Millennial Mom of 3, offers musings on motherhood, pop culture, and social media in Nap Trapped.

Really Very Human | Dan Sheehan | Substack

by Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan, from NOT A WOLF and The Onion, delivers accessible, very human long-form writing on culture, technology, and the modern world.

THE HEGELIAN DISPATCH | Aly Salem | Substack

by Aly Salem

The Hegelian Dispatch analyzes history, arguing modern problems are "vintage human confusion." Misanthropic humor and insights for an irony-poisoned generation.

The Line of Best Fit | Substack

by The Line of Best Fit

The Line of Best Fit delivers independent music writing, photography, and video. It celebrates new artists and offers unique perspectives on cultural figures.

Ashcan Press Comics Corporation

by Matthew Rosenberg

Ashcan Press Comics Corporation delivers original comics, behind-the-scenes processes, and podcasts, fostering a community for comic enthusiasts.

Books + Bits | Pandora Sykes | Substack

by Pandora Sykes

Pandora Sykes presents Books + Bits, the UK's No.1 newsletter, delivering expertly curated book recommendations, interviews, and essential cultural insights.

Thirsty Silly Goosin'

by Vico Ortiz

Vico Ortiz cultivates an affirming space for the human experience, featuring meditations, behind-the-scenes content, musings, and Queer Book Club.

Sportsish | Substack

by Sportsish

Sportsish delivers a fresh, feminine take on sports, blending news with pop culture, fashion, and authentic women's coverage, prioritizing inclusivity.

Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics

by Gabriel Hernandez

Dive into reviews, previews, and opinions on indie and alternative comics with Gabriel Hernandez's Comical Opinions.

club cinnamon | sophie cat blake | Substack

by sophie cat blake

Sophie Cat Blake's 'club cinnamon' is a quirky newsletter-diary of personal anecdotes and internet observations, and is an 'I Hate Scrappy Doo' club.

Jeopardy! | Substack

by Jeopardy!

The official Jeopardy! newsletter offers behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive champion interviews, classic episode deep dives, and the latest show news.

Talia Cadet | Substack

by Talia Cadet

Talia Cadet’s newsletter delivers weekly updates, DC event guides, reading lists, and travel itineraries, plus exclusive pop culture chats, entertainment, and meetups.

The Grudge Report | Bess Kalb | Substack

by Bess Kalb

Bestselling author and TV comedy writer Bess Kalb shares unfiltered opinions and comedic takes on weekly news and social issues, fostering a welcoming community.

Zeitgeist | Philippe Corbé | Substack

by Philippe Corbé

Philippe Corbé raconte les histoires d'Amérique, de Trump à Taylor Swift, pour comprendre cette nouvelle ère.

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER | Substack

by dynomight

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER delivers new posts from dynomight.net. It advises readers to visit dynomight.net for the latest, revised content.

Comic Book Treasury Extra!

by Comic Book Treasury

Comic Book Treasury Extra! provides a deep dive into the world of comic books, delivering additional content and exclusive insights for enthusiasts.

The asher Newsletter | Substack

by asher

Asher shares cartoons, thoughts, and updates, seeking to connect directly with readers beyond the algorithmic platforms where his work has typically appeared.

Wannabe Press | Substack

by Wannabe Press

Russell Nohelty's Wannabe Press publishes action-packed, darkly hilarious genre fiction for rebels. Expect empowering stories that challenge authority and critique systems with wit.

Yo, Miss! | Sari Beth Rosenberg | Substack

by Sari Beth Rosenberg

Educator Sari Beth Rosenberg shares historical deep dives, teaching insights, and pop culture scoops, making history relevant today and advocating for democracy.

Kurtzgesagt | Scott Kurtz | Substack

by Scott Kurtz

Cartoonist Scott Kurtz (webcomic PvP) shares project updates, insights into the creative professional's life and industry, and connects with his audience.

Dave Cook Comics | Substack

by Dave Cook

Award-winning writer Dave Cook shares updates on his comics (Killtopia), video game history books, and journalism, plus behind-the-scenes content and tutorials.

Emma Straub's Newsletter | Substack

by Emma Straub

Emma Straub shares updates on her books, provides reading recommendations from Books Are Magic, and muses on TV, food, and cats.

The Squawk | LaineyGossip | Substack

by LaineyGossip

LaineyGossip's The Squawk offers insider takes on celebrity news, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes insights, fostering a vibrant community.

The Zed Letter

by Tyler Zed

Tyler Zed's newsletter, The Zed Letter, delivers content directly to subscribers. Specific topics are not detailed in the provided About information.

Bill Maher | Substack

by Bill Maher

Bill Maher's Club Random offers unfiltered conversations with celebrity guests, behind-the-scenes content, live Q&As, and his unique commentary.

SHUT UP EVAN: THE NEWSLETTER | Evan Ross Katz | Substack

by Evan Ross Katz

Evan Ross Katz's weekly pop-culture newsletter offers detailed analysis, celebrity interviews, and unfiltered reviews on trends and entertainment, delivered with his signature wit.

Comics 'n' stuff

by Sam Hardacre

Explore comics and various cultural topics with Sam Hardacre's Comics 'n' stuff. Dive into general discussions on culture.

chicgirlmoment | Substack

by chicgirlmoment

Chicgirlmoment explores the internet's exciting finds, covering monthly favorites in cinema, literature, art, and aesthetics, from an aspiring artist and writer.

Dean Haspiel's Newsletter

by Dean Haspiel

Dean Haspiel's Newsletter: Diverse, introspective reflections on culture, philosophy, and personal insights.

The truth about everything* | Justin Myers | Substack

by Justin Myers

Journalist Justin Myers (The Guyliner) delivers a weekly newsletter. It features rotating strands of personal essays, TV pilot reviews, pop culture, and media analysis.

eu destruirei vocês | isabela thomé | Substack

by isabela thomé

Isabela Thomé's humor newsletter explores obscure pop culture, delving into forgotten Nintendo Wii games and vintage Brazilian TV, not mainstream blockbusters.