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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

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

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.

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by Katherine Dee

Internet culture ethnographer Katherine Dee's blog is a "living scrapbook" of digital subcultures, web ephemera, and fandoms, plus a weekly call-in show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notebook

by BDM

BDM's Notebook explores pop culture, online social mores, and personal interests like perfume. Includes ghost stories, anime rewatches, and sci-fi book insights.

8Ball

by Sean Monahan

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

Why is this interesting?

by Noah Brier

Noah Brier's "Why is this interesting?" cultivates a new way of thinking by connecting diverse, unexpected subjects for pattern recognition beyond niche perspectives.

A Fan's Notes,

by Nick Hornby

Novelist Nick Hornby offers his takes on music, books, movies, writing, football, TV, and occasional politics. Some longer pieces will be paywalled.

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.

nss magazine | Substack

by nss magazine

nss magazine covers streetwear, fashion, art, and pop culture with weekly trend features, essential news, and monthly columns by prominent voices.

Out Loud | Outlouders | Substack

by Outlouders

Holly Wainwright, host of Australia’s #1 podcast Mamamia Out Loud, delivers behind-the-scenes content, exclusive stories, curated web finds, and a vibrant community discussion.

Catherine Shannon | Substack

by Catherine Shannon

Writer Catherine Shannon (The New Yorker) explores diverse cultural, personal, and philosophical topics like pop music, Tony Soprano, God, and motherhood.

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.

The Trend Report™ | Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick | Substack

by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick

Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick dissects internet chaos, offering weekly essays and culture analysis to help readers understand trends without endless scrolling.

Cathy Cassani Adams | Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW | Substack

by Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW

Weekly helpful and hopeful insights from Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, covering parenting, mindfulness, self-awareness, compassion, and pop culture.

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.

Boing Boing | Substack

by Boing Boing

Boing Boing is the internet's go-to source for uncovering fascinating, bizarre, and cutting-edge content since 2001, delivered with a unique perspective.

MWENDWA | Paris Mwendwa | Substack

by Paris Mwendwa

Paris Mwendwa's MWENDWA newsletter explores the quiet forces shaping women’s lives, analyzing womanhood through politics, personal narratives, and pop culture.

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.

WATIF TV | Substack

by Emilio Doménech

WATIF TV is a morning stream (Tue/Thu, 8:30-9:30h) covering current events and pop culture, offering a fresh, alternative take on Spanish news.

Rich Text | Emma Gray | Substack

by Emma Gray

Claire Fallon and Emma Gray explore culture, personal life, and politics with witty takes, book reviews, and podcasts on everything from reality TV to motherhood.

jessie cave | Substack

by jessie cave

Jessie Cave shares her diary, detailing her experiences as a mother, writer, actress, and podcaster, and her journey for creative fulfillment.

ziwe news network | Substack

by ziwe

Ziwe shares iconic interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and her distinct perspective on pop culture, revealing what she's reading and watching.

Youtini | Substack

by Youtini

The Youtini Dispatch delivers weekly Star Wars news, book and comic releases, and insights, fostering a positive community for fans with reviews and reading guides.

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.

Alpha Digital Research Labs Newsletter | ADRL | Substack

by ADRL

ADRL delivers informational insights and opinions on high-risk cryptocurrency investments, strictly for educational use and not as financial advice.

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.

Emsolation Podcast Newsletter

by Emsolation Podcast Newsletter

Em & Michael's Emsolation Podcast Newsletter delivers bonus links & content from their weekly Emsolation podcast. It's a community where 'Emsolators' connect.

Zeitgeist | Philippe Corbé | Substack

by Philippe Corbé

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

Newsletter do ARAN | EdsonARAN | Substack

by EdsonARAN

EdsonARAN's newsletter delivers graphic humor, witty texts, and recommendations for series, books, and films, including 'Os Fatos da Vida' and 'Guia Esnobe'.

War and Peas | Elizabeth Pich & Jonathan Kunz | Substack

by Elizabeth Pich & Jonathan Kunz

Cartoonists Elizabeth Pich and Jonathan Kunz deliver new funny comics through War and Peas, with reader support directly funding their creative work.

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.

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.

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.

Warn Everyone! Comics

by C.J. Hudson's Warn Everyone!

Warn Everyone! Comics brings you C.J. Hudson's take on updates and happenings from the comic book world, exploring its cultural impact.

ORANGE FADES TO GRAY

by ORANGE FADES TO GRAY

ORANGE FADES TO GRAY fosters a community where readers can engage in comments and share their interests, with an option to support the work.

Gelgud’s Substack

by Nathan Gelgud

Gelgud's Substack by Nathan Gelgud delivers content focused on movies and comics within the Culture category.

NextDraft | Dave Pell | Substack

by Dave Pell

Journalist Dave Pell, "the Internet's Managing Editor," curates the day's most fascinating news with pithy wit, making your device vibrate with delight.

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.