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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.

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.

Mad Woman

by Amanda Montei

Amanda Montei's Mad Woman examines books and culture through a feminist lens, delving into art, power, gender, feelings, madness, and pathology.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Michael Ian Black

by Michael Ian Black

Comedian Michael Ian Black offers a humorously self-deprecating take on his newsletter, inviting readers to join despite his own 'Ew.' reaction.

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.

8Ball

by Sean Monahan

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

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.

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.

Oversharing with Bethany Cosentino | Substack

by Bethany Cosentino

Bethany Cosentino, singer-songwriter and Best Coast founder, brings 'Oversharing' – a B(ethany)FF corner of the internet where almost nothing is off limits.

Hammerspace | Cristian Caroli | Substack

by Cristian Caroli

Cristian Caroli presents Hammerspace, a podcast and newsletter exploring the impact, origins, and consequences of entertainment on society. Sometimes features Andrea.

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.

The Chatner | Daniel Lavery | Substack

by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery's twice-weekly newsletter explores literature, humor, folklore, religion, and transmasculine coping strategies with his distinctive voice.

NomoFomo Insights | Substack

by NomoFomo

NomoFomo Insights by Nicklas Hermansson sifts thousands of sources for fascinating, future-shaping news and trends, curing doomscrolling.

The Etymology Nerd | Adam Aleksic | Substack

by Adam Aleksic

Adam Aleksic, a Harvard linguist and NYT bestselling author (The Etymology Nerd), publishes long-form thoughts on the intersections of language, culture, technology, and social media.

I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno

by Clay N. Ferno

Clay N. Ferno's I Think This Is Great! newsletter is a community extension of content from ithinkthisisgreat.com and leaguepodcast.com for shared interests.

Zeitgeist | Philippe Corbé | Substack

by Philippe Corbé

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

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything | Jonn Elledge | Substack

by Jonn Elledge

Jonn Elledge offers a weekly newsletter covering current events, deep dives into nerdy topics like transport and history, and a links roundup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jokien with Tolkien | JRR Jokien | Substack

by JRR Jokien

JRR Jokien (Josh) provides humorous and insightful explorations of Tolkien's Middle-earth, examining faith, pop culture, and current events, fostering a community for fans.

People I Want to Punch in the Throat | Jen Mann | Substack

by Jen Mann

Blogger Jen Mann shares her signature humorous, often profane observations and rants on pop culture, politics, parenting, and daily life.

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.

Instead of Doomscrolling | Mapu | Substack

by Mapu

Mapu helps readers reclaim attention from doomscrolling, offering weekly media roundups, monthly book summaries, and community recommendations.

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.

CULTUREWORK

by culturework

CULTUREWORK explores messy pop culture situations, providing commentary and insights for readers who are in the know and seeking unique perspectives.

Older, Wiser, Hotter | Kristen Garaffo | Substack

by Kristen Garaffo

Kristen Garaffo's Older, Wiser, Hotter celebrates unapologetic femininity, embracing girlhood and aging gracefully in your 30s with personal essays and hot takes.

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 Daily Dot | Substack

by Daily Dot

The Daily Dot delivers daily, curated news on internet culture and social issues, applying classic journalism to the online world.

Friday Night Readers | Julianne Buonocore | Substack

by Julianne Buonocore

Julianne Buonocore's Friday Night Readers helps book lovers read like Rory Gilmore, offering reading challenges, guides, and a cozy Stars Hollow-style community.

K-pop Radar | Billboard Italia | Substack

by Billboard Italia

Samuele Valori's K-pop Radar from Billboard Italia provides an in-depth analysis of Korean music and culture, with three K-pop recommendations per issue.

SES/SUMS IT UP with Kevin Sessums | Substack

by Kevin Sessums

New York Times bestselling author Kevin Sessums, former Interview Exec. Editor, offers sharp, mindful observations on celebrity and culture with his signature flair.

Galactic Questlog

by Galactic Quest

Galactic Questlog fosters a community for space and sci-fi enthusiasts to discuss shared interests and engage in lively comment sections.

Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas

by Nathan Rabin

Pop culture writer Nathan Rabin (The A.V. Club) dives into his self-proclaimed "bad ideas," reviewing Ernest P. Worrell movies and covering a Shrek rave.

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.

Missing The Point | Substack

by Missing The Point

Missing The Point uses corporate management consulting to analyze fictional worlds, uncovering rational yet dystopian conclusions. Features satire and personal essays.