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- 1Sports! with Rodger Sherman13K+ subscribers
beehiivSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
The biggest, best, and weirdest stories in sports.
Likely audience: Sports journalists
2 shared topics
- 2The 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
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Substacklast post Jun 6, 2026
An occasional reflection on sports, game theory, business, and other topics.
Likely audience: Sports analysts
2 shared topics
- 4The 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
- 5Football 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
- 6El noble arte de no querer rendirse68K subscribers
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
- 7Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano59K subscribers
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
- 8Borracha Laranja58K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
O jogo, por dentro. 🏀
Likely audience: Sports journalists
1 shared topic
- 9Uncompromised with Tara Setmayer51K subscribers
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
- 10JoeBlogs36K 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
- 11Go Outside31K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Toda aventura começa com uma boa história
Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 12Si Phillips Talks Chelsea30K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Likely audience: Chelsea FC fans
1 shared topic
- 13獨立媒體 inmediahk.net19K subscribers
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
- 14Fútbol with Grant Wahl18K subscribers
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
- 15The 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
- 16Fight 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
- 17Fast Women13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
The latest in women's competitive distance running.
Likely audience: Sports journalists
1 shared topic
- 18Knicks 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
- 19High Performance Golf Newsletter12K subscribers
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
- 20Sportsish11K 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
- 21Finite Jest10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
A deep dive into all things tennis.
Likely audience: Tennis fans
1 shared topic
- 22Flavio Gomes - Gira Mondo7K subscribers
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
- 23António 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
- 24David Lynch - Liverpool FC7K subscribers
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
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