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TOP 25 HUMOR NEWSLETTERS ON SUBSTACK

Top Humor Substacks

A full list of the top 25 humor newsletters and podcasts on Substack. Includes humor, advice, short stories and cartoons from some of the funniest comedy minds.

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.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS

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.
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS

THE BEST FRIEND EXPERIENCE with Jenny Mollen is an interactive publication that offers readers humorous essays, discerning restaurant reviews and recipes, motherhood and mid-life advice, influencer products, random gifts from Jenny's closet and virtual hang sessions where we talk about our feelings.
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS

Official content portal spawned from the conversation podcast STAY F. HOMEKINS with comedian Paul F. Tompkins & actress Janie Haddad Tompkins. More thoughts, tidbits, pod musings, plus movie watchalongs from podcast cohosts & married couple JHT & PFT.

I write with heart, edge, and honesty—about healing, culture, love, loss, and starting over. I’ve left jobs, cities, and versions of myself that no longer fit. This is where I document the process of becoming: the quiet grief, the loud growth, and everything in between. If you’ve ever outgrown a life, craved more, or laughed mid-breakdown—you’ll feel at home here.
THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS

My newspaper killed my column! Oh no. Anyway, why stop? It’s not like I’m done. I’ll post at least two a week here. Warning: these are not essays about societal decline or Worrisome Trends. These are intended to bring an interval of amusement to your day.
THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS

The Old Grey Thinker explores the emotional and practical realities of life after 50, from purpose and identity to the quiet shifts that shape who we become. I share reflective stories and simple, senior-friendly guides — including AI tools that make everyday life easier. Subscribe if you want clarity, confidence, and a deeper way of seeing your next chapter.
THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERS