Hurt Your Brain alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Hurt Your Brain (Podcast recommendations, Music history and Science communication). The closest matches are Steady, Starship Casual and Jazz Is Dead. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Hurt Your Brain

Hurt Your Brain publishes curated lists of podcasts and links covering science, history, technology, and personal media reflections for readers interested in science communication and niche topics.

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  1. 1
    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Starship Casual149K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Everything Is Amazing31K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Everything Is Amazing publishes a mix of science education, internet culture analysis, and personal essays on topics ranging from Earth's interior to bird behavior and island real estate. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: curious readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: The Land That Time Forgot publishes personal essays and historical recollections focused on music history, live performances, and the careers of artists like Buddy Holly, Dolly Parton, and David Bowie. The publication…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    InPower18K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Bienvenue sur la newsletter d'InPower, le média qui vous aide à reprendre le pouvoir.

    Likely audience: readers interested in social justice

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Rádio Novelo17K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Receba grátis, toda segunda-feira, uma seleção de episódios dos podcasts produzidos pela Rádio Novelo para colocar na sua playlist. www.radionovelo.com.br

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Tone Glow17K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Tone Glow publishes in-depth interviews and profiles of underground musicians, art collectives, and filmmakers, focusing on topics like industrial music, visual arts, and documentary filmmaking. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    Non-Boring History 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

    Likely audience: Genealogy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

    From recent posts: Nightcap with Tift Merritt publishes exclusively about Tift Merritt's music releases, album announcements, and artist interviews. The publication is for fans of indie folk music seeking updates on her new albums and…

    Likely audience: Indie music fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Greil Marcus / Letter in the Ether publishes alternating issues of music reviews and a Q&A column featuring reader letters and essays on rock history, theory, and politics. The publication targets music enthusiasts and…

    Likely audience: Indie rock fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    From recent posts: Live From California with Lloyd Kahn publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, investigative reporting on local issues like fishing regulations, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from skateboarding to Golden…

    Likely audience: San Francisco locals

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

    From recent posts: American Alchemy Magazine publishes investigative articles on UFO conspiracy theories, government secrecy, and alleged UAP recovery programs. The publication targets readers interested in unexplained aerial phenomena…

    Likely audience: UFO enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

    Information and commentary about the Good Things Black People Do, Give and Receive around the World (via goodblacknews.org)

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Drummers on Drumming8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Welcome to the supplemental engine for the Drummers on Drumming podcast! I’m Ben Hilzinger, and while I figure out how to navigate this platform, you can expect enjoyable insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek…

    Likely audience: drummers

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Unheard8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…

    Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    La prima newsletter italiana sul mondo dei podcast e degli audiolibri. Al momento esce una volta al mese, di sabato.

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Jazz and Coffee6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

    Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

    1 shared topic

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    The SciCommer 5K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The SciCommer is a weekly newsletter that blends news updates, research round-ups, and job listings for science communicators and researchers. It regularly publishes conference calendars, training course announcements…

    Likely audience: Science communicators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Fredagsbrevet från Sandra Beijer is a recurring Swedish newsletter blending personal memoir, creative writing reflections, and travel diaries with occasional cultural commentary. The publication features…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    On Repeat Records4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    Ditch the algorithm. Music discovery made easy—curated by someone who remembers when a mixtape could change your life.

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music publishes monthly reviews of new and historic albums alongside event announcements for music history enthusiasts. The publication covers genres ranging from Afropop and World Music to…

    Likely audience: music journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication mixes music history essays, live concert reviews, and archival interviews focused on the Allman Brothers Band and Woodstock. It serves fans and researchers interested in southern rock legacy, band…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: LANDLINE by Jay Babcock publishes archival music journalism, literary interviews, and cultural history pieces alongside occasional poetry and audiobook recommendations. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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