Substack
publishing platform
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Substack
How To Build A Website in 2026
Ali Abdaal
A free platform recommended for starting a newsletter or basic website, suitable for beginners or those with no budget.
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
A publishing platform mentioned as an example of the enduring relevance of text-based content despite the rise of other media.
Sam Harris on Deleting His Twitter Account
Sam Harris
Mentioned as one of the platforms contributing to the proliferation of contrarianism and conspiracy thinking, and not a solution to societal communication problems.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
All-In Podcast
Platform that achieved significant scale, described as an 'incredible way to stay connected to the truth' for independent voices.
Bari Weiss | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
Mentioned by Bari Weiss as a platform she can barely log into, highlighting her entrepreneurial journey despite not being tech-savvy.
E56: Constitution DAO, Rittenhouse trial coverage, private sector efficiency vs the government
All-In Podcast
A platform where alternative media voices and journalists publish, discussed as a source for reliable news.
Digital Delusions: A Conversation with Renée DiResta (Episode #378)
Sam Harris
Sam Harris mentions publishing a piece on Substack about Kamala Harris's political strategy.
E41: Vaccine policy, Big Tech, DeepMind's latest breakthrough, wealth creation, opportunity & more
All-In Podcast
A platform mentioned as an avenue for journalists to become entrepreneurs, highlighting the shift towards independent content creation.
Life & Work: A Conversation with George Saunders (Episode #372)
Sam Harris
A platform George Saunders recently joined to force himself to write regularly, hosting his 'Story Club'.
The Reckoning to Come: A Conversation with Balaji Srinivasan (Episode #259)
Sam Harris
A platform for decentralized media, contrasted with legacy media incumbents.
E23: Radical DAs, breaking down FB/Google vs. Australia, sustained fear post-vaccine & fan questions
All-In Podcast
A platform for newsletters, mentioned as an example of competitive content creation in the digital age.
Thoughts Without a Thinker (Episode #398)
Sam Harris
Platform where Sam Harris shares updates, including his experience fleeing his house due to fires.
Yen Carry Trade, Recession odds grow, Buffett cash pile, Google ruled monopoly, Kamala picks Walz
All-In Podcast
A platform for independent journalism, mentioned as having great publications that Google should consider including in search results to balance bias.
Snipd: The AI Podcast App for Learning — with CEO Kevin Ben-Smith
Latent Space
The platform hosting the discussed podcast, which prevents playback on Apple Watch, showing a disregard for podcasting tools according to the interviewee.
Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Episode #373)
Sam Harris
A platform where Sam Harris publishes written content when he is unable to record podcasts.
Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)
Sam Harris
A platform where Sam Harris launched a new venture to get back to writing, respond to current events, and potentially write a book.
GPT-4o launches, Glue demo, Ohalo breakthrough, Druck's Argentina bet, did Google kill Perplexity?
All-In Podcast
A newsletter platform where Chamath wrote a blog post about his 'ADD' framework for improving organizational efficiency.
E7: California's collapse, how SPACs are opening the markets for growth stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Platform used by writers like Andrew Sullivan and Matt Taibbi, mentioned for its role in closing the Overton window.
How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret at 80 - Bill Gurley
Chris Williamson
The pivot into Substack is discussed, where journalists make careers out of long-form writing.
You’re About to Compete With 100 Billion Creators
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform for long-form written content, a strategy for personal brands.
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
An online platform for newsletters, mentioned as a medium where people write in response to viral and divisive online claims.
Monetizing Podcasts and Newsletters - Chris Best of Substack and Jonathan Gill of Backtracks
Y Combinator
A platform that makes it simple to start a paid newsletter, now also allowing audio content.
Ep. 237. Is It Time To Rethink The Internet?
Cal Newport
A platform similar to Patreon, suggested to be at risk if Section 230 is altered, but argued to be replaceable by individual newsletter hosting.
Why Social Media Will Change Your Life in 2026
GaryVee
A platform for written content, mentioned as a valuable tool for engagement.