Substack
Mentioned in 66 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A newsletter and publishing platform that enables independent creators and writers to monetize their content through paid subscriptions and direct audience relationships. Podcasts discuss Substack as both a successful model for creator independence and paid newsletters, and as a case study in data portability and platform design challenges, including its failed attempt at creating a bundle feature for creators.
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Episode Mentions
Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes · May 20, 2026
AI Won’t Replace Teachers | with Charlotte Davies and Edward Vitalis
“Email newsletter platform Charlotte uses to document her AI learning journey and demonstrate continued relevance as copywriter”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · May 5, 2026
The Article Was Simply Too Long!
“Publishing platform where Sam Christ and other columnists publish long-form content about literacy and learning”
The Big Picture · May 1, 2026
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Movies That Feel Like Our Lives
“Newsletter platform used by Tina Brown and discussed as modern publishing alternative to traditional magazines”
Design Better · Apr 29, 2026
Etinosa Agbonlahor: Behavioral economist on why pricing belongs in the design process
“Platform used for Design Better membership and pricing page, with interface constraints limiting pricing design”
My First Million · Apr 29, 2026
This Opportunity Is Hidden In Plain Sight
“Newsletter platform allegedly shadow-banned by Elon Musk after rejecting acquisition offer”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 29, 2026
The New Digital Class War: Rich People Use The Internet Differently w/ Adam Aleksic
“Newsletter platform attracting upper-class users seeking curated, subscription-based content consumption”
Ruthless Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Dems Double Down on Violent Rhetoric After Third Trump Assassination Attempt
“Platform hosting fired mainstream journalists; hosted party where Jim Acosta and Michael Tracy confrontation occurred”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 23, 2026
The Beltway’s MAGA Prom
“Hosting event during Correspondents Dinner weekend as part of broader media and politics gathering.”
The Big Picture · Apr 21, 2026
The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!
“Platform where Sean Fentasy is launching 'Projections' newsletter for weekly film essays and recommendations”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 15, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-15 Wednesday
“Platform where journalist Ahmed Shahab Eldon published content and where Daniel Levy publishes analysis on Middle East policy”
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth · Apr 15, 2026
How to Scale Revenue Without Marketing Spend Using Product-Led Strategy | James Nelson
“Newsletter platform mentioned as competitor in creator monetization space; operates in long-form model”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Platform where Kyla Scanlon publishes her economics newsletter 'Kailas Newsletter'”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Newsletter platform hosting Kyla Scanlon's economics newsletter with detailed long-form analysis”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Newsletter platform where Kyla Scanlon publishes her economics education newsletter with long-form analysis and literary connections”
IHIP News · Apr 10, 2026
Hardcore Trump Sycophants Jumping Ship Over Iran And Epstein?
“Digital publishing platform mentioned as alternative media channel that Trump could not easily suppress”
Mayim Bialik's Breakdown · Apr 10, 2026
Re-Air: Danny Trejo: I Was As Sick As My Secrets
“Platform where Mayim Bialik publishes her newsletter 'Mayim Bialik's Breakdown' for podcast listeners”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Apr 10, 2026
How Mr. Beast Built a $2.6 Billion Empire on YouTube
“Newsletter platform enabling subscription-based creator revenue model; potential IPO candidate”
Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossip · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Backs Off Canada, Pulls King Charles Into Politics PLUS Meghan’s “Creepy” Easter Video
“Platform where Deep Crown published analysis of King Charles' diplomatic challenges in Washington”
Inside Trump's Head · Apr 8, 2026
Real Reason Trump Is Never Going to Recover: Wolff
“Platform where Wolff publishes episodic political narratives about Trump and Epstein; represents magazine industry migration”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Apr 3, 2026
Stop Overthinking - The Simple Secret to Mental Freedom - E158
“Platform used for live streaming and distributing the Make Sense podcast and content ecosystem”
The a16z Show · Apr 2, 2026
Alex Blania on Proof of Human and Building World's Identity Network
“Creator platform where audience relationships depend on knowing content comes from actual human creators”
Inside Trump's Head · Apr 1, 2026
The Dire Plan Trump Really Has for Legacy: Wolff
“Platform where Michael Wolff publishes weekly serialized Epstein diaries; achieved number one ranking on platform”
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya · Mar 24, 2026
The Bride and the Betrothed with Trixie and Katya
“Discussed partnership with Polymarket for prediction markets, raising concerns about journalism and gambling convergence”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 15, 2026
Dana Carvey + Jay Mohr (Carolla Classics)
“Adam Carolla's ad-free archives available through AdamCarolla.substack.com”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Mar 12, 2026
How I built a 1M+ subscriber newsletter and top 10 tech podcast | Lenny Rachitsky
“Platform where Lenny publishes his newsletter and implemented paywall monetization”
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Mar 6, 2026
Padma Lakshmi Does Standup
“Publishing platform where Christopher Kimball announced first live stream with pastry chef David Leibovitz”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Mar 4, 2026
"Chi-Con" (w/ Maggie Winters)
“Newsletter platform mentioned as modern blogging alternative”
Gospel To Go · Feb 27, 2026
Stop Letting Your Feelings Lead You
“Dana uses Substack for writing 2-3 times weekly and providing paid weekly devotionals to subscribers”
Galaxy Brain · Feb 27, 2026
What Do the People Building AI Believe?
“Jasmine Sun worked as employee at this platform; mentioned as context for her tech industry experience”
ACCESS · Feb 26, 2026
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on surviving the AI slop-pocalypse
“Mentioned for their integration with prediction markets”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
Mchael Harriot on this moment for Black history
“Platform where Michael Harriot founded Contraband Camp, a journalist collective”
CreepCast · Feb 22, 2026
Ratking | Creep Cast
“Alternative publishing platform where Dopa Bean migrated content after Reddit account deletion”
Gospel To Go · Feb 20, 2026
From Guilty to Grace (Romans 2-3)
“Platform Dana recently launched for sharing faith content, including paid devotionals, newsletters, and exclusive videos with subscribers”
Gospel To Go · Feb 13, 2026
lukewarm to lit on fire
“Dana launched a Substack newsletter offering free faith encouragement and paid exclusive Bible studies, deep dives, and live sessions”
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio · Feb 13, 2026
Emeril Live! Up Close and Personal with Emeril Lagasse
“Platform where Christopher Kimball announced his first live stream with pastry chef David Leibovitz”
Cheeky Pint · Feb 12, 2026
Ben Thompson from Stratechery on AI ads, the end of SaaS, and the future of media
“Analyzed as failed bundle platform; discussed structural incentives preventing creator participation in bundles”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Feb 12, 2026
Mary Beth Barone Returns
“Platform Mary Beth transitioned to from Patreon for audience engagement and bonus content”
You Are Good · Feb 11, 2026
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark w. Safe Slut
“Newsletter platform where Safe Slut publishes writing on sexuality, STIs, and sex-positive topics”
Diabolical Lies · Feb 8, 2026
Usha Vance, Rama Duwaji, & the Tragedy of Heterosexuality
“Mentioned as distribution platform where listeners may discover the podcast”
Optimist Economy · Feb 3, 2026
Affordability vs. the Poverty Line
“Platform where original 'My Life is a Lie' essay was published that sparked the discussion”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 2, 2026
“There and back again”
“Platform enabling independent sports writers to build audiences outside traditional media structures”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Jan 28, 2026
Surrender to the Process with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad
“Suleika Jaouad writes The Isolation Journals, the number one literature newsletter on Substack”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 27, 2026
How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News
“Platform where The Free Press was initially published; Weiss hired Substack's head of talent acquisition for CBS”
TBPN · Jan 24, 2026
China’s acquisition spree, TikTok reaches U.S survival deal, Tech Giants hit by spying | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 23, 2026
China's Acquisition Spree, TikTok's Survival Deal, Intel Slips | Tuhin Srivastava, Bryce Strauss, Max Spero, Russ d'Sa
Pivot · Jan 20, 2026
Betting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS
TBPN · Jan 20, 2026
X’s $1M Sweepstakes, Ben Affleck’s viral take on AI, Elon sues OpenAI for $134B | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 19, 2026
X Article Apocalypse, Hollywood's AI Takes, Is the American Dream Obsolete? | Jordan Schneider, Eliot Pence, Fil Aronshtein & Matt Grimm
The a16z Show · Jan 15, 2026
Ben & Marc: Why Everything Is About to Get 10x Bigger
Hard Fork · Jan 13, 2026
Can We Build a Better Social Network?
“Email newsletter platform; Casey Newton migrated 200,000 subscribers from Substack, demonstrating data portability benefits”