The Wilder Things alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Wilder Things (sports journalism, NFL and sports psychology). The closest matches are Sports! with Rodger Sherman, The Morning Line and Beyond This Moment. 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 The Wilder Things

Taking the silly seriously since 1989

Full profile
  1. 1

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    The biggest, best, and weirdest stories in sports.

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    The Morning Line4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The Morning Line publishes a rotating mix of sports journalism, entertainment reviews, and personal essays covering topics like NFL analysis, MLB ownership, and pop culture. It serves readers interested in current…

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    Substacklast post Jun 6, 2026

    An occasional reflection on sports, game theory, business, and other topics.

    Likely audience: Sports analysts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    The Jim Acosta Show305K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Jim Acosta Show publishes daily political commentary and satire focused on Donald Trump and the US administration, featuring video clips, interactive election maps, and sponsored segments for Snapstream.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Football Transfer News82K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    The latest football transfer news, confirmed deals and credible rumours from clubs and leagues around the world.

    Likely audience: Football journalists

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: El noble arte de no querer rendirse publishes short-form essays on business, psychology, and technology ethics for a general audience. The publication mixes cultural critiques of social media gamification with analyses…

    Likely audience: Sports fans

    1 shared topic

  7. 7

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Columnist John Canzano on sports, college football, and more.

    Likely audience: college football fans

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    Borracha Laranja58K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    O jogo, por dentro. 🏀

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Welcome to Uncompromised—where integrity isn’t for sale. I've spent decades in politics & never put party over principle & I won’t start now. Join me for trustworthy, no BS commentary & analysis that fights for our…

    Likely audience: Political enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    JoeBlogs36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    JoeBlogs is where I write about sports, memory, joy, and the strange, happy ways they all connect.

    Likely audience: Baseball fans

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Go Outside31K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Toda aventura começa com uma boa história

    Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Likely audience: Chelsea FC fans

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: inmediahk.net publishes news coverage on Hong Kong sports, government policy, and social stories such as personal loss and AI-generated content. The publication targets readers interested in media finance, journalism…

    Likely audience: Hong Kong readers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    Substacklast post Jun 8, 2026

    Quality coverage from one of the world's top soccer journalists

    Likely audience: Book buyers and readers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    The Quadrilateral17K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    A year-round newsletter from one of golf’s last independent voices devoted to all things Grand Slam and the best Cup events.

    Likely audience: Golf enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Fight Freaks Unite 15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Fight Freaks Unite publishes boxing match reports, title fight recaps, and fighter interviews with a focus on heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions. The publication targets boxing fans seeking coverage of PPV…

    Likely audience: boxing fans

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    Fast Women13K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    The latest in women's competitive distance running.

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    Knicks Film School12K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Knicks Film School publishes NBA-focused content centered on the New York Knicks, including game previews, roster analysis, and championship advice for fans. The publication mixes opinion pieces and mailbag segments…

    Likely audience: New York Knicks fans

    1 shared topic

  19. 19

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers specialized articles on golf biomechanics, injury prevention, and physical conditioning for serious golfers seeking to improve performance and avoid structural breakdowns. Content focuses on…

    Likely audience: Golf instructors

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    Sportsish11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Sportsish publishes a mix of sports news, celebrity relationship profiles, and lifestyle recommendations covering women's soccer, college football, MLB, NBA, WNBA, and NFL. The content targets fans of female athletes…

    Likely audience: Sports fans

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Finite Jest10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    A deep dive into all things tennis.

    Likely audience: Tennis fans

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Ninguém lê mais nada, dizem. Mas continuo escrevendo sobre tudo.

    Likely audience: Formula 1 fans

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    António Tadeia7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Isenção em vez de parcialidade. Escrutínio em vez de cumplicidade. Rigor em vez de ligeireza. Jornalismo sobre futebol. Futebol de verdade.

    Likely audience: Football fans

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    The latest Liverpool FC news and analysis from Anfield, the AXA Training Centre and beyond.

    Likely audience: Premier League followers

    1 shared topic

Find every newsletter in this space

Search every post these newsletters publish, see who sponsors each one, and get alerted when a new one starts covering the same ground.

Search the index

7-day Pro trial · no card required