Top Culture Substacks

#1 The New Yorker

One good story, every week, without a paywall.

#2 Betches Media

#3 House Inhabit

Where pop culture deep dives mingle with quality conspiracy theories, lifestyle highlights, and trending water cooler gossip

#4 The Good Trade

Heartfelt essays and honest reviews for slower, more sustainable living. Join us to receive our award-winning M-F morning newsletter, "The Daily Good." Plus, "The Weekly Edit" on Sundays to set the tone for your week.

#5 Much Curious - The Newsletter (392K+ Subscribers)

Snappy newsletter - for people who're curious! The fastest growing newsletter made specially for people who are hyper-curious about everything. Get in and get smarter!

#6 The AnteSocial by eM&M

The AnteSocial from Emily Farallon and Misha Collins combines chaos and curiosity to build community, do good, and have some fun along the way.

#7 Joe's Journal

Writing and RECording what’s on my mind, regularly: media, technology, creativity, the end of civilization as we know it, credible reasons for optimism, etc.. 🔴

#8 The Culturist

A book club and community of lifelong learners pursuing the True, Good, and Beautiful.

#9 Loose Threads

#10 The Scene

The #1 Theatre Newsletter on Substack! The Scene is your weekly roundup of the latest theatre news and the hottest topics in theatre and theatre education.

#11 The Honest Broker

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

#12 The Making Of

"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind-the-scenes of today's top films and TV shows.

#13 Weekend Briefing

A Saturday morning briefing on society and innovation.

#14 The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in all 193 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, consolations, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything groupy.

#15 Gayety

A gay-owned, authentically queer editorial publication celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, entertainment, and creative work.

#16 Emily Ley

From Emily Ley — bestselling author and founder of Simplified®. Equal parts practical and thought-provoking. Family systems + motherhood + the harder questions underneath everyday life.

#17 milk and cookies

i write an almost daily newsletter about intellectual curiosity, culture and the human condition

#18 Vale Tutto - di Selvaggia Lucarelli

La newsletter di Selvaggia Lucarelli. Articoli, podcast, opinioni. E sempre con la seconda versione della storia.

#19 Nerdy Trivia

General trivia to nerd out on, from sports to history to science and beyond. Tickle your brain with free, interactive trivia, every weekday.

#20 Big Salad

Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

#21 Hung Up

Movies, tv, the celebrity industrial complex, and personal pop culture obsessions. Delivered twice a week to your inbox, written by Hunter Harris.

#22 The Audacity.

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

#23 The Forbidden Files

secret knowledge. public platform. if you get it, you get it. this is the modern revolution. reject mediocrity or go away.

#24 Cool Stories About Art

The newsletter to Learn Art the Fun Way. 🍿 10 Stories / month, straight to your Inbox. 📩 Join 200k readers 🫶

#25 Zillion Trillion

Zillion Trillion is a no BS edit for motherhood, design and everything in between. You can expect weekly roundups on things you ACTUALLY will use, aesthetically pleasing baby options, helpful tips, and occasional rants on motherhood.

#26 Yes Theory Community Newsletter

We are here to keep you up to date on what’s been happening in the community and share some behind-the-scenes of Yes Theory!

#27 Evie Magazine

Evie Magazine helps women harness their femininity in all aspects of their lives, with commentary and advice spanning Pop-Culture, Health, Beauty, Style, Relationship, and Sex.

#28 The New Statesman Review

Your guide to the best writing on politics, culture, books, and ideas each weekend - from the New Statesman

#29 Sharp by Swarajya

Shaping the modern Indian's worldview, speaking on behalf of those invested in the cultural and economic prosperity of India. Published since 1956.

#30 internet princess

writing to make you feel crazier & writing to make you feel sane

#31 The Ankler

The industry, unspun.

#32 ★culture vulture★

collected essays on pop culture & the internet: how we fuck with these things & they fuck with us right back

#33 Knowingless

sex, psychedelics, and social analysis

#34 Seeing Things

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

#35 W. Kamau Bell asks, "Who's With Me?"

Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

#36 The Parenting Guide

They say there's no manual for parenting. So we made one.

#37 I DON'T DO CLUBS

Event recommendations for Black professionals

#38 En mis 20s ★

Bienvenidas a mi pequeño rincón, donde sobrevivo a mis 20 s escribiendo sobre el amor, amistad, caos y pequeñas crisis existenciales. Si Carrie Bradshaw tuviera un blog en 2025… probablemente se parecería mucho a este. ★ Artículo cada domingo!!!

#39 Zillow Gone Wild 🏡

Sign up for the Zillow Gone Wild newsletter to never miss a wild home! 🏡

#40 Recomendo

6 brief personal recommendations of cool stuff.

#41 Ari Melber

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

#42 CounterFrame with Jason Rink

CounterFrame features documentary films, political news and commentary from documentary filmmaker Jason Rink.

#43 GOOD MOVIE

A new podcast episode every Tuesday and a new essay every Friday. Created by Shea Serrano, author of five New York Times bestsellers.

#44 Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman

The heart and science of parenting

#45 Mythology: Gods and Monsters

A new myth every day, from every culture that ever told one. Gods, monsters, heroes, and the weird cosmic machinery behind them.

#46 Nameberry Newsletter

Essential news for everyone who has a name. The Nameberry Newsletter brings you weekly name intelligence, data deep-dives, and news from the foremost experts on names.

#47 Project 529

Notes from our crusade on bike theft

#48 High Brow

#49 The Etymology Nerd

ruminations on modern communication

#50 Dark Psychology Secrets

Dark Psychology Secrets" is a deep dive into the hidden world of manipulation, influence, and psychological control—unmasking the tactics people use to deceive, persuade, and dominate in everyday life.

#51 Mark Ruffalo

Actor

#52 Not Polite Newsletter

☆ feminism, psychology, culture & the occasional loving kick up the arse. a fresh blog every weekishhh💌 one free, one for subscribers. work with me: [email protected]

#53 Beau Society

A whole lot of BS. A newsletter by Hailee Steinfeld.

#54 Downtime

Buzzy book reviews and delightful recommendations for your downtime. Plus, interviews with writers and creatives on how they spend their downtime. Created by Alisha Ramos.

#55 I Fucking Love Australia

Facts lead to knowledge. Opinions lead to ignorance. We swear a lot. Not affiliated with any political party.

#56 The Sublime Newsletter

Curated ideas to ignite your spirit. Plus, occasional behind-the-scenes of building sublime.app, a human creativity company.

#57 Mockler HQ

Mockler HQ gives you a deeper look into the fastest growing Gen-Z media network. Subscribe for exclusive content.

#58 INDIA HICKS. An Unexpected Journey.

British designer, humanitarian, mum of 5, India writes about her own particular pattern of living and creative rhythm. A diarist, documenting an unexpected life with a dash of history, a touch of humor, and the occasional royal reflection.

#59 After School by Casey Lewis

an examination of youth culture

#60 New York Magazine

Obsessively chronicling the ideas, people, and cultural events that are forever reshaping our world.

#61 Afternoon Delight

Welcome to Afternoon Delight by The Flow Trip. An almost daily newsletter filled with delightful things.

#62 Clear Thinker

I help you cut through the media bias and see nuances. Harvard ‘12, Emmy winner.

#63 plum pits

real talk. no edits.

#64 Dog Juice

Dog Juice is a place where two dog dads of internet-famous dogs share and discuss some of the most-compelling, juicy and overall entertaining news that touches the world of dogs (and sometimes, other pets).

#65 Home

I'm a UK-based author and journalist. This is my journal x my Notes app - mostly books, food, interiors, clothes, shopping, home life, plus observations and enthusiasms.

#66 Rachel’s Substack

My personal Substack

#67 Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

#68 Garbage Day

A newsletter about having fun online.

#69 Marty's Newsletter

Previously the Poolsuite newsletter – now just Marty Bell's Substack ☼

#70 brain bath

an archive of pretty things [email protected]

#71 Classic Movies Trivia

Trivia about classic movies, from sci-fi to Disney. Delivered three times every week.

#72 The (every)Girls Room

Keeping up with the girlies

#73 The Fry Corner

A sack of stubs, a stub sack, a stack of subs, a substack

#74 Newsletter of Sherif M. Awad (Film Critic-Content Creator)

Working in Film and TV since 1990. Now Online Content Creator and Amazon/ Audible Book Author

#75 Night Club 101

You Can Do Magic

#76 Hello, Wonderful

Creative and playful website for kids' activities and food by founder Agnes Hsu, who has been helping families get creative since 2013! Get my FREE 50 Ways For Kids To Stay Creative Guide 👇🏻

#77 Gray Mirror

A portal to the next regime

#78 Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter

Politics, history, travel, pop culture.

#79 Miranda July

Off the cuff MJ writing/videos/picts/audio for paid subscribers and an ongoing All Fours Group Chat for everyone (not a book club! A place to talk about your own life.)

#80 On the Circuit

A newsletter focusing on the evolving film festival circuit, new trends in distribution and keys to maximizing success. Create the ideal strategy for your film, and advance your career.

#81 Collaborative Fund

Signals of progress at the intersection of capital and culture.

#82 Numb at the Lodge

These heavy sands are language tide and wind have silted here

#83 Behind the Veil

Dive deeper into the world of events + parties with trend reports, planning resources, and pro tips for infusing every day with a little more magic—whether you’re a bride, an event pro, a hostess… or simply love a good party. By 100 Layer Cake.

#84 All Over the Place

A publication that examines how identity, relationships, culture, and the nuances of life intersect.

#85 Narratively

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

#86 the secrets we keep

tender stories, insights and inspiration for life

#87 ask a girl

all your questions: answered by a girl

#88 Millennial Dream

Musings on culture, cities, community, travel, and politics

#89 Invisible Women

Keeping up with the gender data gap (and whatever else takes my fancy).

#90 Read Max - Now on Patreon!

Read Max is now on Patreon! Don't subscribe below! Instead, visit and subscribe at https://maxread.email

#91 Donkey Thoughts with Nick Offerman

More Carrots, Less Sticks

#92 Studio Kirkland

Infrequent email when there are updates to Studio Kirkland projects!

#93 Decolonize Myself

Cree/2Spirit/Treaty 4. First Nations personal journey. Personal blog. Education. Exploring colonization, decolonization, healing, & culture. NOT JUST ABOUT DECOLONIZATION!

#94 TheeVendorReport

Insider information on the latest wedding trends for the *Pros* who make the magic happen.

#95 THE WHAT

The What List lands weekly in your inbox: what to read, watch, listen to, and care about now. Curated by dot com OGs Amy Parker + Gina Pell, think under-the-radar books, films, trends, ideas, and links worth forwarding to your fly friends.

#96 Range Widely

The newsletter for generalists.

#97 The LuvvLetter by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Writing about all things culture, business and growth. How do we deal with the mess, stay grounded in a tough world, and be better personally and professionally?

#98 GIRLS

Girlhood in the Modern World

#99 HyphaeLeaks

Your independent source for all things psychedelics, from science and culture to business and policy, brought to you by the legacy community. We are unbought and unbossed.

#100 Onward with Ava DuVernay

Exploring art, justice and the democratic imagination.