Paraphernalia alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Paraphernalia (Documentary film, Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos scandal). The closest matches are Inside Reader, The Iowa Mercury and Chance Meeting. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Paraphernalia

Paraphernalia publishes reflective essays on film, consumer culture, and the ethics of media by a single author. The publication mixes personal reflections on documentaries and reality TV with critiques of affiliate…

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    Inside Reader200 subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Inside Reader publishes first-person nonfiction essays, memoirs, and cultural criticism covering topics like media ethics, existentialism, and the impact of AI on domestic life. The publication targets writers and…

    Likely audience: Journalists

    3 shared topics

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    The Iowa Mercury2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Iowa Mercury publishes political forums, policy analysis on education and government accountability, and interviews with journalists and public figures. It serves as a platform for local journalism and political…

    Likely audience: Iowa voters

    2 shared topics

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    Chance Meeting2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Chance Meeting publishes in-depth investigative journalism and long-form essays on high-profile social issues, specifically focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the Theranos scandal. The publication targets an…

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Welcome to Slip Opinion, a compilation of thoughts, links, explanations, tangents, analyses, and reports about the latest legal news and beyond.

    Likely audience: legal professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    This publication is designed to support dye-free families with swaps, recipes, resources, and up-to-date news on dyes.

    Likely audience: mom bloggers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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    Ask E. Jean56K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Never let them steal your joy!

    Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts publishes critical essays on biotech fraud, medical ethics, and clinical trial methodology. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of science, technology…

    Likely audience: biotech industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Cause Cinema33K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Cause Cinema publishes curated lists and essays on independent, documentary, and auteur films for an audience interested in the film industry and creative resilience. The publication features watchlists, thematic…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    A weekly newsletter from Culture House Media, a women owned film, TV and immersive experiences company making narrative work at the intersection of pop culture and politics 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♀️

    Likely audience: Immersive theater enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    We are writers, thinkers, and filmmakers caught up in the culture wars of our times.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    RichardGage91112K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: RichardGage911 publishes promotional articles and interviews focused on the 9/11 Truth Movement, specifically highlighting the 'Turning the Tide' conference and its speakers. The publication consistently features…

    Likely audience: 9/11 Truth Movement advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Indigenous Insider10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Indigenous Insider publishes investigative reporting on Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and community crises across North and South America. The publication targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of legal…

    Likely audience: Environmental activists

    1 shared topic

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    Across the Movie Aisle10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Here's the elevator pitch: It's "Left, Right, and Center" meets "Siskel and Ebert." Three friends from different ideological perspectives discuss the movies and controversies (or nontroversies!) about them. New episodes…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Likely audience: Media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    A comedian-writer-director in NYC trying to make things & make sense of things.

    Likely audience: Film critics

    1 shared topic

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    Inner View8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

    A Fundamentally Different Way to See, and to Know - Start With No-Thing Is the Distilled Whisper. Soul Biographies the Filmic Evidence. Inner View the Profoundation.

    Likely audience: Indigenous advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The Scholar's Stage 8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    Researching the Communist Party of China is my day job. Here I write long reads on international politics, ancient history, and American conservatism.

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Climate Film Festival7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 34 days ago

    From recent posts: The Climate Film Festival newsletter serves festival attendees and supporters with weekly updates on screenings, panels, and logistics for the CFF '26 event in New York City. It also promotes partner organizations and…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Chalchitra Talks7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

    We are a community of pop-culture enthusiasts. Through our Youtube and Instagram, we give recommendations of our favourite movies, books, and everything we love.

    Likely audience: Philosophy students

    1 shared topic

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    Discordia Review5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: AutoErotica’s Substack publishes a rotating mix of LGBTQ history, adult entertainment, queer culture, and photography reviews. It features specific content such as documentary promotions, book reviews on gay culture…

    Likely audience: Adult film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    choitotheworld4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: choitotheworld publishes a mix of film criticism, cultural commentary, and personal essays covering topics from Broadway theater and plastic surgery to astrology and eating disorders. The publication targets an audience…

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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