Diary of a Failed Comedian alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Diary of a Failed Comedian (Stand-up comedy, Comedy history and Political satire). The closest matches are everyone is entitled to my own opinion , F*ck Around and Find Out and Stukkiestikker te Eesterga. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication publishes political satire and sharp criticism of the Trump administration, specifically targeting figures like Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Katie Zacharia. It targets readers interested in election…

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    A pirate radio broadcast from the front lines of American politics, serving high-octane political sabotage with a side of humor. It’s Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo spirit morphed into a woman who is done playing nice.

    Likely audience: Media critics

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackDaily · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Stukkiestikker te Eesterga publishes a mix of satirical letters to Dutch politicians, political commentary on issues like antisemitism and military service, and essays on personal development and social norms. The…

    Likely audience: Dutch political observers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Very Professional Journalizing publishes political analysis, film criticism, and data-driven content examinations. It targets readers interested in gender politics, masculinity in media, and the intersection of culture…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    The New Era2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The New Era publishes political commentary, media criticism, and satirical analysis of UK politics and the aristocracy. It targets readers interested in critiques of the British political system, media manipulation, and…

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    2 shared topics

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    Drop Site News817K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Drop Site News publishes breaking news, conflict reporting, and political investigations covering active wars in Yemen, Sudan, Gaza, and India alongside domestic U.S. politics. The publication targets readers seeking…

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The North Star with Shaun King is a daily newsletter delivering curated video clips, photo essays, and opinionated articles focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, international human rights violations, and media…

    Likely audience: human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The Jim Acosta Show305K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The Jim Acosta Show publishes daily political commentary and satire focused on Donald Trump and the US administration, featuring video clips, interactive election maps, and sponsored segments for Snapstream.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Saturday Read172K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Saturday Read is a weekly newsletter that curates articles from The New Statesman, focusing primarily on UK politics, economics, and culture. It mixes curated lists with feature interviews, such as profiles on Andy…

    Likely audience: General news consumers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    As a human rights lawyer I bring the receipts to debunk disinformation and advance the fight for absolute justice.

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese publishes weekly opinion pieces analyzing Donald Trump's political conduct, the Trump administration's foreign policy, and the strategies of Vice President JD Vance. The…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Seeing Things144K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

    Likely audience: political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

    Likely audience: Entertainment industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    The Etymology Nerd105K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Etymology Nerd publishes culture-focused essays analyzing internet phenomena, media ethics, and algorithmic content trends. The publication features long-form critiques of subcultures and digital dynamics rather…

    Likely audience: Media critics

    1 shared topic

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    The Coffman Chronicle102K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    Home of Five Minutes in America—American stories and constitutional commentary about working people, shared responsibility, and the work of citizenship.

    Likely audience: local community members

    1 shared topic

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    The Present Age98K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Present Age publishes opinion essays and cultural commentary covering politics, media consolidation, sports, and personal health topics. The publication mixes long-form analysis with personal reflections and does…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Clear Thinker87K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Clear Thinker publishes opinion essays and video content on political polarization, media bias, and cultural controversies, targeting readers seeking critical analysis of current events and societal trends.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    TRIGGERnometry85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: TRIGGERnometry is a podcast and YouTube show featuring interviews and debates on politics, economics, culture, and current affairs, with a focus on British issues and contrarian perspectives. It mixes weekly episodes…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Save America Movement71K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    The Save America Movement is a citizens committee aimed at opposing the corruption, abuses of power and divisions of the Trump regime.

    Likely audience: Immigration advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Freddie deBoer70K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…

    Likely audience: Media critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The Fifth Column is a conservative media outlet that publishes weekly newsletters and a podcast covering US politics, education policy, and cultural commentary. Its content mixes weekly updates on political events with…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Numb at the Lodge68K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Numb at the Lodge publishes critical essays on culture, politics, and science that blend satire with serious analysis of media ethics and historical concepts. The publication targets an audience interested in…

    Likely audience: British media professionals

    1 shared topic

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