Top Humor Substacks

#1 The Borowitz Report

Home of Truth

#2 The Babylon Bee

Fake news you can trust.

#3 Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

#4 Bill Maher

Here you’ll get access to never-before-seen exclusive content, and this is a place where we can connect and chat.

#5 Dave Barry’s Substack

It's pretty random.

#6 Cleese Products

May contain traces of irony.

#7 Political Humor

Political Satire: A humorous look at US politics and current events. Similar to Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight, The Daily Show, SNL, etc. Our Political Humor chat group is a popular hangout for Democrats.

#8 caleb! by caleb

comedian, actor, and writer. fat, gay, and midwestern. will never die.

#9 A Prairie Home Companion Newsletter

In this newsletter, each week we will highlight a classic show from our 40+ year history with videos, photos and interviews. We will also keep up with the goings-on of our regulars as well as announce new merchandise.

#10 A Low Desire To Please with Jameela Jamil

A fuck it bucket of all the things I think and feel. (I have only one account, this one, any other account claiming to be me is a fake)

#11 1-800-BRIDESMAID

👋 Welcome to 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Real wedding drama. Honest advice. Unbelievable stories. From Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and the world’s first professional bridesmaid.

#12 Hauwa’s Newsletter

All I do is tell stories. Sometimes, they're funny, other times, not. But you'll get a story regardless.

#13 Ozzy Man's Mad World

No modern internet clutter, no ads, no bullshit.

#14 Counterpoint

The world according to progressive, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists.

#15 Cartoons Hate Her

Social dynamics and relationships, from a late adopter of social skills.

#16 Seth Dillon

Ridicule bad ideas.

#17 respondendo

assine o respondendo! é grátis, a menos que você queira me dar 10 reais. aí custa dez reais.

#18 Goodtrouble

(13M + on TikTok) Former professional cyclist, current professional joker-rounder. Snarkitect Find me on other platforms 🔗

#19 Catherine Shannon

A woman with ideas

#20 You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy

Writing about politics, racism, and social justice, with attitude and a sense of humor. My goal is to keep you woke, thoughtful, and laughing. Sometimes all three. &:^)

#21 Father Nathan Monk

Home of Unholy Sh+t, the Russia Essays, and my upcoming podcast Literary Anarchism.

#22 Associação dos Sem Carisma

A vida da pessoa não carismática

#23 Humor, Seriously

Welcome to Humor, Seriously! Dive into the science of levity with us and learn how to wield wit to unlock creativity, boost resilience, and forge stronger bonds. It’s time to take laughter seriously—because life’s too short for resting boss face.

#24 I Might Be Wrong

Comedy, politics, and swearing in pretty much equal amounts.

#25 Disgusted

#26 Cortito

Productividad, negocios y mentalidad para personas que les gusta frenar, pensar y accionar.

#27 The Halfway Cafe

Dadaist graffiti news. Halfway true comedy and satire by Dash MacIntyre. I don't report the facts, I improve them.

#28 Tom Cox

“Hilarious.” - Stephen Fry. “Made me laugh out loud.” - David Sedaris. “Very funny.” - Kate Atkinson. "Psychedelic." - The Guardian. “Not humerus at all.” - Amazon reviewer.

#29 Kevin James Thornton

Kevin's World with the Secret Sunday Message

#30 Sarna Pra Se Coçar

Arrumando problemas que não existiam antes de serem identificados

#31 Jimmy Carr

#32 Stephen Colbert

#33 Normal Island News

The UK's second most reliable news source after Gbeebies. Parody/satire x

#34 Lynn’s Substack

My personal Substack

#35 Garbage Brain University

In The Great Mistake, Drew & Natalie talk about what has led us to this moment in human history, and how to find our way out of it.

#36 The John Robins Vibemail

Updates on #BrandRobins from the UK's most indefatigable lounge-based #contentprovider

#37 Não prometo nada

Uma newsletter sobre os nadas que a gente precisa lidar todos os dias.

#38 Jenny Mollen

This is what I’d tell you over a drink if we had three hours and no fear of being overheard. Feminism, facelifts, family systems, and a detailed account of everyone I've ever had sex with. Pull up a chair and settle in.

#39 Jonathan Edward Durham’s Substack

This is THE place for my readers to connect with my writing between novels. Columns, short stories, sneak peeks, chapter samples and more!

#40 The Silbstack

Honest thoughts, impulsive purchases, and things I probably shouldn’t say out loud.

#41 The Gene Pool

Humor. Outrageous discussions, surprising observations, live chats, polls, and the weekly Invitational humor contest (formerly The Washington Post's Style Invitational). Significant misanthropy tempered by a warm heart.

#42 Musings+

I try every day, to write better, to give life to ideas and to speak out as I share my thoughts - hopefully stimulating some readers to consider, respond or discuss my point of view and theirs too, as a call to action, a search for consensus.

#43 Badreads

Essays, bad jokes, rants, and unsolicited advice from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hough, and a dog named Woody Guthrie.

#44 Secret Society

You are invited to join a SECRET SOCIETY.

#45 Nicole Knows

I just feel like I could help your whole deal be a little better.

#46 FeltNews

Feltface FAQs & Fictions

#47 Troye sivan

#48 Emilie Mendham

Shit, I think my prefrontal cortex just developed

#49 "The Giggle"

An absolutely hilarious start to your day in 60 seconds or less.

#50 Count Binface Lifts The Lid

The greatest satirical substack in the omniverse.

#51 Both Are True

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (except himself who he doesn't like v much but is working on it but like how can you really like yourself knowing everything you know about yourself, you know?)

#52 Day

Laughing at you in Linen and sunlight.

#53 John Fugelsang

My personal Substack

#54 Another New Thing with Kareem Rahma

I'm a comedian, writer, and producer. I'll be trying some new things here...also seen on '@subwaytakes' and '@keepthemeterrunning', etc.

#55 FUTURELICIOUS

your weekly shot of hope. we're flirting with a better future over here. occasionally, we're getting drunk.

#56 A Model Recommends

Sunday Times bestselling author of How Not to be a Supermodel. Reviews and recommendations on a Thursday, funny life updates on a Sunday.

#57 Hello. This Cat.

Mostly here for crunchy treats...

#58 McSweeney's Internet Substackency

The substack of McSweeney's Internet Tendency, McSweeney's Publishing's humor & satire website.

#59 The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby 💎

Topics: Comedy, tech, art, mindfulness, etc. 🧘 Influences: George Carlin, Leonard Cohen, Fran Lebowitz, Alan Watts 🧠 Work: Comedian/writer ✍️ Politics: Anti-crazy 📚 Gen: X 🤘 Approval Matrix: highbrow despicable 🕵 Milk: Almond orig unsweetened 🥛

#60 Patton Oswalt

Actor, Comedian, Writer. I like listing my professions in alphabetical order.

#61 Pen Strokes

Progressive editorial cartoons, musings and sketches from a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

#62 Over the Influence

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

#63 Jacqueline Novak, Quality Notions

Comedian of GET ON YOUR KNEES, the Emmy-nominated "poetic treatise on the blow job," now streaming on Netflix. "Brilliant" - NY Times. Author, HOW TO WEEP IN PUBLIC: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows. Co-host of Poog.

#64 People I Want to Punch in the Throat

It's humor, not how-to. New York Times bestselling author, Jen Mann, has a lot of stories to tell and you're going to want to hear them. She's like Erma Bombeck - but with f-bombs.

#65 That's Marvelous!

A newsletter for pep talks and general enthusiasm.

#66 Michael Ian Black

Better than a blog? I don't know. But I always hated the word "blog." If you'd like to subscribe, the orphans I support would love it.

#67 FROOMESWORLD

a creative project by comedian and 2D internet personality, froomes.

#68 The Life and Errors of Molly Young

#69 Can I Ask You a Personal Question?

Jenny Mollen Biggs and Diablo Cody take turns asking each other personal questions. It's sort of like truth or dare where you can only pick truth.

#70 GOOD EGG takeover: What Should We Talk About? w/ Jenny Yang

Comedian, actor, writer, and host Jenny Yang’s weekly comedy podcast with smart and funny friends to find joy in an unjust world. Subscribe for exclusive tour updates, ticket drops and behind-the-scenes videos for the GOOD EGG tour and video series.

#71 The Funny Thing About That

Weekly insights on humor as a professional skill. Research, strategies, and stories from a Humor Engineer with 16M+ TEDx views.

#72 I Have Ears

Sometimes funny, always kind.

#73 Adult Sex Ed

Adult Sex Ed is a newsletter about the stories behind our sexual beliefs—where they came from, who invented them, and why they stuck. Expect investigative articles, weird sex history, and sharp humor from writer and filmmaker Dani Faith Leonard.

#74 Love, The Airport

Things I didn't know; things that made me laugh; things I'm doing you can come to, buy, watch or listen to; things I've come across; things I've written. And too many animals.

#75 Mark Fiore's Cartoon Update

I create a weekly political animation that I publish every Thursday morning, (if not sooner). You can also join the Ink Spot Club and find sketches, writing, audio & other types of mad satirist experiments — all while supporting my work!

#76 Michael Perry's Voice Mail

A weekly audio and text mix of low-key news, notes, behind the scenes photos, personal marginalia and a brief essay from New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry of SneezingCow.com--think of it as a voice mail from a friend.

#77 Jenna’s Side

You *might* die laughing. (Get it?)

#78 Hannah is Spiraling

Spiraling weekly and writing about it

#79 Kathy Griffin

Emmy and Grammy Award Winning Comedian, Best Selling Author, and World Famous Political Decapitator

#80 textões

os top pensamentos de uma pessoa que nunca superou nada na vida e tem uma relação complexa com exatamente todas as coisas do mundo

#81 The asher Newsletter

Cartoons, thoughts, updates, and MORE (if you can believe it).

#82 Francis Foster

Francis Foster is a comedian, social commentator, author and co-host of TRIGGERnometry. He is the author of "Classroom Confidential" which will be released in August 2025.

#83 Never Not Nervous

Do one thing a day that scares you, especially if everything scares you.

#84 Richard Herring's Substack

My blog and other funny stuff. Very excited to see the possiblities of Substack and will be experimenting but mainly here to encourage my writing. Mostly free for now, but if I can get enough paid subs then I can really go to town!

#85 The Teddy Eva Scents Newsletter

I'm Ross of Teddy Eva Scents. This is where mentally unstable rambles meets the unconventional luxury of a home fragrance business. It's not for everyone.

#86 JustinUg

Unfiltered takes on everything and anything.

#87 Comic Fiction

Comic fiction to make you laugh, forget your troubles, or just put a smile on your face

#88 Ron's Life Updates

I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life so I started traveling. Making a habit to document the journey hoping it will all make sense someday.

#89 The S is a 5

I'm a comedian writing about things. It’s just a bit of a laugh isn’t it

#90 Night Out

Be comedian Jenny Gorelick’s plus +1

#91 The Comedy Crowd Newsletter

Our curated newsletter delivering the latest opportunities and insights from the world of comedy.

#92 Hedger Humor Behind the Scenes

Bring more laughter into your life with a mix of "motivational" posts, quick stories, bits of advice, funny recommendations, and more. We're having fun! Come join us! You can sign up for free or upgrade for even more great stuff.

#93 Dominic Frisby's Comedy News

Become one of the elite. Type your email in the box below. Plus get a copy of my guide to The Top 10 Comic Songs of All Time. All free. No charge. Bargain!

#94 The Archive

The Archive brings together real stories from history and true crime, along with science, current events, and the lives of real people, focusing on the details, decisions, and consequences that make them unforgettable.

#95 Bearly Politics

Welcome to Bearly Politics! I'm The Bear, your slightly exasperated guide to the strange world of modern politics. Here, I attempt to tackle the absurdities of power, with claws sharpened by satire and the occasional heavy paw of wit.

#96 Onwards and Sideways! By Sophia Money-Coutts

A newsletter about the silliness of (my) life, featuring everyday mishaps, telly, books, bad jokes and perhaps occasional observations about the Royal family (how DOES she get her hair so shiny etc). Cerebral stuff like that.

#97 Jessica Delfino’s Museletter

Insider comedy industry advice, tips, gossip, comedy classes, coaching opportunities and more, all included with paid subscription. Newsletters every Tue, Thurs and Fri. JessicaDelfino.substack.com | @JessicaDelfino (Insta, X) @TheJessDelfino (TikTok)

#98 More Letters, Less News

Humour. Travel. Running. Books. And a bit of this. With a bit of that. New issue every fortnight.

#99 Afonso Padilha

Comediante, humorista e aspirante a escritor

#100 Girl Insides