Top Humor Substacks

#1 The Borowitz Report

Home of Truth

#2 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.

#3 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.

#4 Counterpoint

The world according to Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists — Democrat, Republican, Independent and IDGAF.

#5 Ozzy Man's Mad World

No modern internet clutter, no AI, no ads. No bullshit.

#6 Seth Dillon

Ridicule bad ideas.

#7 Cortito

#8 Associação dos Sem Carisma

A vida da pessoa não carismática

#9 Garbage Brain University

In Everything Is Real, Natalie Dee & Drew Toothpaste investigate the occult, paranormal, quantum, ultradimensional, extraterrestrial or otherwise strange happenings that peel back the edge of reality.

#10 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.

#11 Duffel Blog

America’s Most Trusted Military News. Read in the Pentagon and by troops worldwide. “They’ve made a lot of fun of me and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.”—Secretary of Defense Mattis

#12 Father Nathan Monk

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

#13 respondendo

laurinha lero responde perguntas (por escrito!) toda semana. ou toda quinzena, se você faz questão de não me dar dez reais.

#14 I Might Be Wrong

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

#15 Normal Island News

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

#16 Hauwa’s Newsletter

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

#17 A Low Desire To Please with Jameela Jamil

A fuck it bucket of all the things I think and feel.

#18 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.

#19 The John Robins Vibemail

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

#20 Nicole Knows

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

#21 Lynn’s Substack

My personal Substack

#22 Secret Society

You are invited to join a SECRET SOCIETY.

#23 The Rubesletter • by Matt Ruby (Vooza)

Topics: Comedy, tech, art, zen, mindfulness, etc 🧘 Influences: Howard Stern, Leonard Cohen, George Carlin, Alan Watts 🧠 Work: Comedian/writer/filmmaker 🎬 Politics: Anti-crazy 📚 Gen: X 🤘 Milk: Almond original unsweetened 🥛

#24 Badreads

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

#25 Não prometo nada

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

#26 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?)

#27 Political Humor

Political Satire: A humorous look at US politics and the 2024 election.

#28 The Best Friend Experience with Jenny Mollen

An interactive substack where subscribers experience true friendship with Jenny Mollen and follow her on her unhinged capers and deep dives.

#29 Cartoons Hate Her

Social dynamics and online culture from the hybrid mind of a terminally online-normie mom

#30 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.

#31 FROOMESWORLD

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

#32 Michael Perry's Voice Mail

An 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.

#33 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!

#34 A Model Recommends

Serious about beauty but very little else: subscribe for weekly humour, honest reviews and candid updates on just about anything that crosses my overstimulated mind.

#35 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.

#36 Night Out

Comedian Jenny Gorelick answers the question "where should I even go out tonight!?" Ranking New York's bars, clubs, and backrooms to find the perfect night out...and hopefully a husband.

#37 That's Marvelous!

A newsletter for pep talks and general enthusiasm.

#38 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.

#39 Honesty is the Best Probably

Analog Humans in a Digital World

#40 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!

#41 The Comedy Crowd Newsletter

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

#42 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.

#43 Ron's Life Updates

Most of my emails are really just me talking to myself.

#44 Bill Maher

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

#45 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)

#46 Catherine Shannon

A woman with ideas

#47 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.

#48 Adam Conover

Mindblowing facts, Adam's tour dates, and your questions answered, in your inbox.

#49 Adult Sex Ed

Investigative comedy that explores why we think what we think about sex. Written weekly by comedian and filmmaker Dani Faith Leonard, based on the live comedy show. Let's plug the holes in our education together.

#50 The Kate Awakening

Be not afraid.

#51 Over the Influence

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

#52 Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids Newsletter

The first place we announce live events

#53 Nori’s Black Book

I can’t wait to give you the tea on me, my brand, and my family.

#54 Untitled Pat Regan Newsletter

I would never call this a "newsletter." Death before saying "blog." Weekly updates, essays, Reality TV concerns, etc.

#55 Dykotomy

tackling both sides, in comfy shoes

#56 Michael Ramirez Newsletter

Free Speech from the drawing board of America's premiere editorial cartoonist, Michael P. Ramirez. Fresh cartoons and commentary delivered to your email most days of the week, with special essays by Michael on Sundays.

#57 Mindbender Club

Based on the most popular radio contest in the world, The Mindbender Club provides interesting stories, fun facts, and a lifestyle quiz that's a blast to share.

#58 Never Not Nervous

Lessons on being a human, from Brooke Barker.

#59 The Life and Errors of Molly Young

#60 Pen Strokes

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

#61 Corey Ryan Forrester’s Rants and Such!

Hello all! On this here Substack I not only write essays and do podcasts, but I have also created my own little world called Chickaluki! Think "Lake Wobegon" but with a southern twist! Subscribe today and become a full fledged citizen of Chickaluki!

#62 Hater Nation

A newsletter for assholes in reform.

#63 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.

#64 Jenna’s Side

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

#65 Kieron Gillen's Word Mail

Kieron Gillen writes about stuff. Also, things. Subscribe to basically hear the hot goss and other goss of a more lukewarm nature.

#66 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.

#67 Bomb Shelter Comedy Show

A weekly New York comedy show featuring some of the city's top comedians.

#68 Conforme Solicitado

Pack da pensatinha

#69 BRENT BUTT on Substack

The award-winning comedian, bestselling author, and International Emmy nominee regularly drains his brain into this newsletter. Cartoons...videos...stories...project news... It's a good time!

#70 The Wary One

Join Bob Dunning, a highly opinionated columnist with over 50 years of experience, as he dives into a variety of topics with insight, humor and irony. From everyday happenings to family and community issues, Bob discusses the nuances of life.

#71 ...the fuck is this?

things that have no real meaning, sent out sporadically

#72 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!

#73 Situation Normal

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

#74 Perfume Genius

more from me to you

#75 Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged

Beth Broderick dives deeply into her personal experience to deliver a weekly essay full of wit, wisdom, and stories from the heart.

#76 Riddle Genius

Are you able to solve these daily riddles?

#77 WOBF’s Newsletter

T-SHRTS AND STUFF

#78 Hoo've Got Mail

Mostly me, comedian Lizzy Hoo! And other things.

#79 FunnyIndian

Cincinnati-Born, LA-Based Comedian.

#80 The Humor of Melvin Durai

Humor columns and other short humorous pieces.

#81 Delicious Tacos

Avant-Garde Birdwatching

#82 The Cool Dude Zone

Kinda whatever I’m thinking about at the moment

#83 Puppy Down: A Lord Birthday Publication

An online magazine about how to have a LOT of success in your life, and also money, and also love.

#84 Chuffah

A sketch workshop for people who like to write and discuss comedy

#85 Wild Inventures

Musings, poems and and the quest for an authenticity that feels great even if it looks weird. With a healthy dose of humor.

#86 The Bob

Sharing Cartoons, Humor & Writing Tips

#87 Still looking for the Joke

I probably started writing the piece you are about to read because I thought it contained something funny. Fingers crossed I was correct in this assumption.

#88 3 Things

A newsletter guaranteed to change your life by actor, comedian, podcaster, and NYT Best Selling author Paul Scheer.

#89 UERT (Uncle Earl Random Thoughts)

Our subscribers have experienced smiling, laughing, and semi-profound thinking caused by UERT posts for seven years. So, please stay tuned ‘cause you’re gonna have fun!

#90 Joke Dose Daily

Keep a Dose of Joke a Day to keep the doctor away.

#91 Honest AF (Andrea Featherstone)

Honest AF personal stories written with 50mls of irreverence, 2 Tbsps of “Are you reading my mind?” and one cackle.

#92 100 Typing Monkeys

Award winning writer and filmmaker Proud dad of queer kids Tell your cat I said "psspsspss"

#93 Hello. This Cat.

Mostly here for crunchy treats...

#94 Bad Sandwich Chronicles Beyond Thunderdome

malaise, dickjokes, nihilism, music, parenting, drugs, fuckin, candle making

#95 Georgeisme

Tu știi mai bine de ce ești aici.

#96 Desinteressante

Crônicas de uma pessoa interessada em tudo e todos.

#97 Another New Thing with Kareem Rahma

I'm a comedian, writer, and producer. I'll be trying some new things here...like...Dad Stuff ™. Also seen on '@subwaytakes' and '@keepthemeterrunning', etc.

#98 HER OWN DEVICES

A deviant Substack. From the writer behind @AliceFromQueens.

#99 Musings from a cartoon dog wearing glasses

Musings from Billy Markus, the doofus who made dogecoin in 2013 and now has a lot of Twitter followers for some reason.

#100 You're Doing Great

A visual advice column by Sofia Warren