shakamitchell alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

I'm a musician and I make the podcasts Song Exploder, Home Cooking, and The West Wing Weekly. Here, I write about creativity and small delights in music, tv, film, and food.

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture

Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Law and politics, from reasoned voices in unreasonable times.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

From recent posts: Answer In Progress publishes weekly roundups of podcast episodes, video essays, and creator interviews across diverse topics ranging from airline economics and dental history to streaming trends and sustainable…

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: La Douceur is a French-language newsletter and podcast hosted by Lauren Bastide that publishes transcripts of interviews on culture, politics, and mental health alongside personal recaps and book recommendations…

Likely audience: Gen Z listeners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: How To Cure A Ghost publishes reflective essays and workshop announcements focused on trauma, vulnerability, and identity in the digital age. The publication targets writers and survivors seeking community, offering…

Likely audience: Individuals processing grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Futurism Restated publishes in-depth interviews, album reviews, and cultural criticism focused on electronic music, synthesizer culture, and niche genres like minimal techno and drone. The publication targets listeners…

Likely audience: electronic music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Nerve with Maureen Callahan is a culture-focused newsletter covering entertainment journalism, celebrity news, and royal family drama. Its content mixes interviews, gossip, and investigative segments across topics…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The New Cue publishes transcribed interviews with musicians and comedians alongside curated playlists and reviews of new music releases. It targets readers interested in indie rock, music industry insights, and artist…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Objects of Desire publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion commentary, and curated lifestyle guides focused on Parisian living, interior design, and wellness. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

From recent posts: The Nonlinear Life publishes long-form essays, biographical profiles, and cultural interviews covering topics such as grief, music history, religious leadership, and life philosophy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Parents and grandparents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: (un)Mentionable is a personal essay newsletter that explores mental health, grief, and identity through first-person narratives. Its content spans dissociative disorder, psychiatric treatment, suicide loss, and radical…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A forum for Philosophy, Science, Spirituality, and the Arts.

Likely audience: readers interested in philosophy and grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It publishes personal essays and poetry on fatherhood, grief, spirituality, and creativity, often framed as daily writing projects. It is written for readers interested in intimate, first-person…

Likely audience: poetry readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

From recent posts: Hello Hayes publishes personal essays and advice columns covering themes like grief, relocation, friendship boundaries, and mental health. The publication targets readers seeking introspective narratives on life…

Likely audience: Jewish community members

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Jakob Sanderson blends his love of football, economics and game theory with a curiosity about the fallibility of human nature to bring you a unique perspective on how to dominate your fantasy football leagues.

Likely audience: Sports journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Expanding Dan publishes music history interviews, album analyses, and industry retrospectives focused on artists like Steely Dan and figures such as Dam-Funk and Chuck Klosterman. The publication targets music…

Likely audience: Music journalists

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