Substacks recommended by Chortle

Recommended by Chortle

sensitive millennial

By Katherine Fritz

oh no the feelings

Katherine is an OG blogging legend. Subscribe!

- Chortle

Madcap

By CT Jackson

Madcap is thoughtful in its absurdity. 3-4 times a week you'll get satirical articles and content on politics, news, history, and everything in between.

Glommed

By Bob Welland

To be absorbed by a new idea

Dana

https://www.danacoxcomix.com/

Dana is a comic artist and (bonus) one of Earth’s funniest people!

- Chortle

Mistakes Were Made

By Lee Bacon

Funny stories about my worst mistakes and greatest fears. You might never overcome your anxieties, but at least you can laugh at mine.

Comedy Bizarre

By Alex Baia

A publication about writing comedy. For every writer who wants a little more bizarre in their creative life.

💩 Pandora's Box of Shit

By Sara

Let's plunge the depths of this messy and explosive toilet called life! Dare to open the lid?

Not Normal

By Lindsey Smith

Humorous personal essays, satire, and musings straight from my not-normal brain to yours.

Zach Hively and Other Mishaps

Formerly the Fool's Gold humor column, until it wiped out the newspaper industry. Also some poems, and always a significant chance at dogs.

Baby Brain

By Charlotte

Motherhood and family life, told with heart and humour 💙💙💖

Mostly Full

By Ryan Harer

My optimistic take on my favorite culture and other more mundane topics, written between eating handfuls of Sour Patch Kids.

Ryan writes about with his pop culture obsessions with great insight, humor, and (above all else) enthusiasm.

- Chortle

Weekend Water with Paul F. Tompkins & Janie Haddad Tompkins

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

Janie and Paul are good eggs! That is that.

- Chortle

Jokien with Tolkien

By JRR Jokien

"Lore, Laugh, Lord of the Rings" is the unofficial motto of this weekly, often humorous, sometimes earnest, always genuine "2023 Substack Featured Publication" concerning hobbits, faith, and culture by a lifelong Tolkien fan. Subscribe & get a FREE eBook!

Humor and hobbits are two of my great passions in life, so naturally I love this newsletter.

- Chortle

That's Marvelous!

By Josh Gondelman

A newsletter for pep talks and general enthusiasm.

Josh is very funny and very kind. Great combo!

- Chortle

No Dikkering Around

By Scott Dikkers

The no-nonsense daily jolt for the writer, performer, and raconteur who wants to get things done. (May contain some nonsense.)

Humor Me

By Julie Vick

Funny stuff and writing tips from humorist, author, and professional snack-getter Julie Vick.

Julie is a great resource for aspiring (or accomplished!) humor writers.

- Chortle

Irony Man Comedy

By Rob "Irony Man" Block

Stuff I find amusing.

I Might Be Wrong

By Jeff Maurer

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

Jeff's writing on current events is extremely funny and quite insightful. DO NOT SUBSCRIBE IF YOU LIKE BAD WRITING.

- Chortle

From Tarreyn

A biweekly newsletter focused on leading a more creative, joyful, and intentional life! ✨

Tarreyn is one of the most thoughtful creatives I know!

- Chortle

Here's Something

By Eli Grober

This is Eli Grober's newsletter. Humor that's part catharsis, part diagnosis, often funny, frequently critical, and always something.

Get Wit Quick

By Benjamin Errett

The Wit's Guide to Life, steered by loyal readers and served in weekly dollops. Now with the option to upgrade from email to actual mail in the form of Riposte Cards!

A weekly collection of witticisms (with extra wit attached). Can't go wrong!

- Chortle