States of Play by Sam Olsen alternatives: newsletters like it

10 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as States of Play by Sam Olsen (newsletter referral programme, geopolitics and technology analysis and Substack paid subscriptions). The closest matches are The I’ve Had It Substack, Jagged Time Lapse and Thomas Jay Oord. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About States of Play by Sam Olsen

States of Play by Sam Olsen publishes analysis of geopolitics and technology, with recent issues examining how Chinese cinema projects national ambitions, the shifting dynamics of China-US scientific collaboration, and…

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan are back and they’ve HAD it. The premium hub for the "I've Had It" podcast, including spicy takes and rants you won't get anywhere else. Welcome to the cult.

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Jagged Time Lapse3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Jagged Time Lapse publishes a rotating mix of podcast episode summaries, personal essays on topics like real estate and horror films, and music reviews ranging from indie rock to jazz. The publication targets music…

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Thomas Jay Oord2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Thomas Jay Oord publishes a Systematic Theology of Love on Substack, offering essays on divine revelation, perception, and love-based theology. The author also runs a subscription model for early access to upcoming…

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    A blunt Oregon Girl1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: A blunt Oregon Girl publishes personal essays and Christian reflections on topics like sexual longing, grief, and spiritual warfare from the perspective of Wendy Elizabeth Williams. The publication is intended for…

    Likely audience: Christian readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Concerned about the Islamisation of the UK. Time is rapidly running out if we are to halt and reverse the Islamisation of the West.

    Likely audience: UK political readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    I break down the businesses of entrepreneurs you never hear about. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, you get one real story and three key lessons to grow your entrepreneurial mindset.

    Likely audience: business owners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The newsletter publishes personal essays on confidence and self-image, focusing on women rebuilding intrinsic values and navigating personal branding. It integrates image consulting and coaching frameworks, with recent…

    Likely audience: women seeking confidence and career clarity

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Likely audience: spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Attention is an Art Form

    Likely audience: philosophy readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    Unapologetically baked in the kitchen. This is the place for recipes, travel itineraries and tips, and other fun news!

    Likely audience: budget-conscious shoppers

    1 shared topic

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