Meandering Grey Matter alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Meandering Grey Matter (Halloween traditions, Gothic fiction and Monsters and folklore). The closest matches are Making History Come Alive, all the cool girls read and Betches Style. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Meandering Grey Matter

Mental meanderings, a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

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    SubstackDaily · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Making History Come Alive publishes long-form historical articles covering diverse subjects such as animation history, organized crime, archaeology, World War I, and modern conflicts. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Halloween enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    all the cool girls read186K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Hi Girl, my name is Julie and I yap a lot about Literature and media

    Likely audience: film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Betches Style118K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Betches Style publishes fashion styling guides, pop culture character analysis, and beauty product reviews for readers seeking practical style inspiration and curated retail recommendations.

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    cool girl monologue24K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    un mix de cultura pop, series, películas, música y cualquier cosa que llame mi atención.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    My French Table17K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: My French Table publishes seasonal recipes and personal reflections on French cuisine, such as homemade Mont d'Or cheese and autumn baking projects. The publication targets food enthusiasts interested in culinary…

    Likely audience: Food bloggers

    1 shared topic

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    Pivot with Jenny Blake15K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

    For high net growth individuals navigating what's next. Subscribe for free access to the Pivot Toolkit—linked in the welcome email :D

    Likely audience: entrepreneurs seeking career reinvention

    1 shared topic

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    Molly Movie Club13K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

    From recent posts: Molly Movie Club publishes weekly episodes featuring film reviews and discussions on pop culture, often tied to Kickstarter campaigns for its own graphic novel series. The publication targets movie enthusiasts and fans…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    What Manner of Man7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    WHAT MANNER OF MAN is the newsletter of St John Starling. Current project: A COMPANION IN VICE, a depraved gothic-noir hybrid novel about psychosexual obsession and mad science.

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Footnotes4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Footnotes publishes essays on fitness culture, social psychology, and internet history for an audience interested in the intersection of physical activity and modern society. The publication mixes nostalgic pop culture…

    Likely audience: music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    nonsense newsletter4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    From recent posts: The Nonsense Newsletter publishes a rotating mix of television reviews, personal essays on work-life balance and queer history, oral histories of activism, and travel memoirs. It targets readers interested in pop…

    Likely audience: Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    A newsletter about what's giving off heat. I rot my brain so you don't have to.

    Likely audience: Cultural commentators

    1 shared topic

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    WOODRUFF3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: WOODRUFF publishes interviews, book lists, and event announcements exploring the intersection of astrology, psychology, and pop culture. The publication mixes video interviews with practical lists and promotional…

    Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Girl Culture3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Girl Culture publishes weekly reviews of streaming series and films, including Netflix dramas, Peacock thrillers, and adaptations of classic literature. The publication targets readers interested in television and film…

    Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Let The Words Fall Out publishes first-person essays on trauma, mental health, and societal issues for readers seeking personal narratives and solidarity. The publication mixes nostalgic memoirs with serious reflections…

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Dr King's Curiosities3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    History of horror, magic, theatre, storytelling, and more. Subscribe to discover all that is curious and creepy about culture, as well as insights into the craft of writing.

    Likely audience: Pokémon fans

    1 shared topic

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    fat hell3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

    From recent posts: Fat Hell publishes personal essays and memoirs exploring fatness, queer identity, and cultural critique. The publication features a mix of reflective pieces on body image, memoir writing struggles, and observations on…

    Likely audience: LGBTQ+ individuals

    1 shared topic

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    antiart3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

    a snapshot of the culture.

    Likely audience: Music critics

    1 shared topic

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    WRONG HOUSE2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: WRONG HOUSE publishes a mix of personal essays, design trend critiques, and industry reports covering home renovation, consumer culture, and contemporary art fairs for readers interested in interior design and the…

    Likely audience: Interior designers

    1 shared topic

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    Ancient Problemz1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Elliot Paisley1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Elliot Paisley publishes a rotating mix of film criticism, cultural commentary, and personal essays on topics ranging from horror cinema to social etiquette. The publication targets readers interested in pop culture…

    Likely audience: Party planners

    1 shared topic

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    Amando Livros1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    Um café entre amigas para conversar sobre os livros, a vida e outras paixões.

    Likely audience: Creative professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Duck Fat200 subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    100 Ways to Filipino is a series from Dear Flor sharing real stories from the Filipino American diaspora. Hit subscribe and follow along, because there’s no one way to Filipino.

    Likely audience: Filipino American community members

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Gabriele Parpiglia - News publishes a mix of celebrity interviews, reality TV drama analysis, and industry reports on Italian culture and business. The content targets readers interested in pop culture, legal disputes…

    Likely audience: Italian film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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