Substacks recommended by Michael Estrin

Recommended by Michael Estrin

Where did Digital Marketing go wrong? How can we fix it? Marketing veteran Tom Hespos retraces digital's missteps and recommends course corrections for the future of the business.

Tom has forgotten more about digital marketing than most of us will ever know.

- Michael Estrin

Raising Myles

By Marc Typo

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Marc writes letters to his son. This is a beautiful and ambitious project from a really good dude.

- Michael Estrin

Jokien with Tolkien

By JRR Jokien

"Lore, Laugh, Lord of the Rings" is the unofficial motto of this weekly, often humorous, sometimes earnest, always genuine "2023 Substack Featured Publication" concerning hobbits, faith, and culture by a lifelong Tolkien fan. Subscribe & get a FREE eBook!

Seven Senses

By Kenshō studio

Seven creative explorations for your senses.

The Moral of the Story

By Kevin James Doyle

Stories where I learned something and hopefully you learn something as well.

Kevin writes great CPEU stories! Funny. Smart. Feelings.

- Michael Estrin

Stock Fiction

By Meg Oolders

A dynamic anthology of experimental short fiction, poetry, essays, humor, and multimedia projects from the fiery heart/busy mind of novelist, Meg Oolders.

Fiction inspired by stock photos = internet gold!

- Michael Estrin

Bits & Pieces

By Steve Skrovan

A sweet comedy treat with relationship bits, comedy pieces, show business stories, political satire, short stories, and sometimes just straight standup on whatever topic strikes me funny. Won't jam up your inbox or get stuck in your teeth!

It's simple: you listen to Steve tell a story, then you laugh. Get it? Good.

- Michael Estrin

Shit for Breakfast

By E. Sjule

A bi-weekly selection of drawings, comics, works in progress and behind-the-scenes from a New Yorker cartoonist doodling her way through life. Newsletter released on Monday mornings.

Humor Me

By Julie Vick

A newsletter sharing funny stuff and writing tips written by humorist, author, and professional snack-getter Julie Vick.

Amran Gowani's Field Research

Author Amran Gowani's personal publication, featuring humor essays, cultural and political satire, flash fiction, parenting riffs, gonzo journalism, and other delights from life's rich pageant.

Strong satire for dark times

- Michael Estrin

Extra Evil

By Dennard Dayle

The wasteland's best satire. Dennard Dayle's incriminating newsletter, featuring humor too hot for sane outlets. A vassal state of SeeMoreEvil.com and mandatory reading in 49 states.

You'll laugh, laugh again, then laugh some more

- Michael Estrin

Stay Curious

By Sheila Moeschen

Humorous conversational writing about life and other absurdities

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

Bev Has All The Answers

By Bev Potter

1st Place Winner online humor in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2023 Contest, Honorable Mention in the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition. Hankerin' to start a podcast.

Well, maybe not *all* the answers, but certainly all of the funny ones

- Michael Estrin

The Brad Berens Weekly Dispatch

By Brad Berens

Big Ideas, Cool Stories, & What It All Means

A long time ago, in a career far, far way, Brad hired me. He's a smart dude with smart takes on tech. Read Brad's work & tell him I sent you.

- Michael Estrin

CAFÉ ANNE

By Anne Kadet

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

An ace reporter brings you funny human interest stories from the streets of New York City

- Michael Estrin

Escape from Clowntown | Comics of E.R. Flynn

Comics, cartoons, humor, podcast and mostly-true tales of comedy from cartoonist and satirist, E.R. Flynn.

Funny as hell!

- Michael Estrin

Jason Pargin’s Newsletter

By Jason Pargin's Substack

Something seems off about the world, I'm trying to get to the bottom of it

Dude wrote the John Dies at the End books. Need I say more?

- Michael Estrin

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Brent and Michael are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

When I grow up, I want to be like Brent and Michael.

- Michael Estrin

Garden of Anxiety

By Alex Kruger

I write stuff that ends up in places like NYTimes, Esquire, and The Guardian, but first, it ends up here. It's non-fiction that reads like fiction. Except for when it's fiction.

Alex writes personal essays that are funny, vulnerable, and smart.

- Michael Estrin

Ye Olde Tyme News

By Jan Lionsnest

Confound thy turnips.

For those who want to get Medieval with their humor

- Michael Estrin

Bright Spots

By Chris Duffy

Every Saturday, comedian Chris Duffy sends out a true story to make you laugh and then includes links to 1 great thing, 1 funny thing, and 1 interesting thing.

Always funny, always informative! What's not to love?

- Michael Estrin

Alec McNayr, Top Writer

Hi, and welcome to "Alec McNayr, Top Writer." I've bestowed this hallowed title on myself, in anticipation of actualy earning it. Here you'll find a mix of humous tales, Dad jokes, business advice, self-doubt, and stock tips. Loads of stock tips.

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble

By Lyle McKeany

Personal, vulnerable, and sometimes funny essays from a husband, father, and disability advocate, delivered whatever days he wants at exactly 8:08 am PT.

Very personal writing from a very thoughtful dude

- Michael Estrin

Here's Something

By Eli Grober

Popular American satirist publishing weekly topical humor. Part catharsis, part diagnosis, all funny.

Every week I'm laughing

- Michael Estrin

Spark

By Elizabeth Marro

We examine life's questions through the lens of what we are reading and writing. You'll find essays, stories, book recs, interviews, and resources for readers and writers. Let's talk!

A wonderful community for fiction writers

- Michael Estrin

The American Bystander's Viral Load

By Michael Gerber

Funny writing from The American Bystander, "the world's best print humor magazine."

The last great humor magazine

- Michael Estrin

Both Are True

By Alex Dobrenko

Absurd, honest comedy delivered twice a weekish through the vulnerable personal essays of Alex Dobrenko: tv actor+writer to some, father to o̶n̶e̶ two, and friend to all.

Hard to explain, easy to love. Alex's newsletter features some fantastic humorous personal essays.

- Michael Estrin

Adventure Snack

By Geoffrey Golden

Turn your inbox into an adventure with interactive stories the perfect length for your lunch break.

Hilarious choose-your-own-adventure fiction!

- Michael Estrin

Situation Normal

Recommended by Michael Estrin