The best humor newsletters

Tom Cox, an English author, writes personal essays, memoir and humorous notes on walking, cats, books and the British countryside. Issues mix anecdotal storytelling with updates on his books and his late father's cat paintings.

Humorist Dave Barry's weekly Substack of comic essays on everyday American life, such as election mailers, Halloween costumes and dogs. Readers get absurdist, self-deprecating jokes and running gags in his signature style.

A long-running Substack of personal essays and political commentary by journalist Matt Labash, mixing satirical takes on Trump and technology with reflections on daily life and travel. Readers get a witty, first-person voice in the vein of literary humor writing.

A personal Substack by a retired program manager and former chef living with prostate cancer, who writes darkly comic essays on illness, the healthcare system, and everyday absurdities. Readers get wry, first-person humour with observations on navigating fragmented medical care, plus occasional food and Canadian life tangents.

The newsletter shares daily humor and satire pieces from McSweeney's Internet Tendency, each introduced by a short editorial note tying the piece to current news. Readers get political and cultural satire along with occasional straight-faced commentary on sensitive topics.

Garrison Keillor shares short humorous essays, Lake Wobegon news archive pieces, light verse and reflections on aging and American life. Readers get a personal, wry voice mixing nostalgia, gratitude and political satire.

A personal Substack mixing angry, darkly comic essays with satirical 'rage recipes' and sharp cultural commentary on misogyny, frat culture and AI. Readers get a profane, strongly opinionated voice that treats outrage as both subject and style.

A satirical newsletter that uses a cast of opinionated sheep on a real farm to lampoon American politics, media and culture. It also mixes in occasional first-person commentary from the farmer on topics like agritourism and platform businesses.

A humor and political commentary newsletter by Gene Weingarten featuring irreverent, heavily anti-Trump takes on current events, plus the weekly Invitational humor contest. Readers get satirical essays, surprising observations, live chats and polls.

Cartoonist Paul Noth shares new cartoons, including New Yorker pieces and unpublished Halloween work, alongside short personal anecdotes. Recent issues also promote his book I Am Going to Eat You... And Other Awkward Truths.

Weekly personal essays by comedian and author Dominic Holland about family life, dogs, travel mishaps and everyday quirks in London. Readers get warm, humorous anecdotes told in a chatty, self-deprecating voice.

A comic newsletter with drawings and personal essays about marriage, motherhood, and unequal household labor. Readers get humorous and cathartic takes on the frustrations of being a mother, plus occasional reflections on current events affecting women and parents.

A personal newsletter mixing commentary on US and Canadian politics with historical and literary references, quotes and illustrated asides. It offers an idiosyncratic, witty voice rather than news reporting.

Weekly newsletter from New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell featuring sketchbook cartoons, rejected gag ideas, and personal commentary on her work, book tour and life. Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at how gag cartoons are conceived, alongside outspoken opinions on culture and current events.

A humorous personal newsletter from a cartoonist, mixing comics and short essays about work, retail customers, writing and refusing to grow up. Readers get light, observational comedy in a whimsical voice.

A comedian's personal newsletter mixing humorous essays, pop culture appreciation, and political commentary with updates on her projects and appearances. Readers get irreverent, voice-driven writing on everyday annoyances, music icons, and feminist themes.

A comic strip newsletter that satirizes the daily life and frustrations of working designers. Paid subscribers also get sketches, work in progress, old cartoons, music recommendations and avatars.

A satirical news publication that posts short, joke-driven fake news stories on politics, culture and current events from a conservative perspective. Readers get quick humorous takes in a mock wire-service style.

Journal comics by Edith Zimmerman, posted as short drawn pieces with occasional notes on publishing. Issues include comic installments and roundups of social media reels and memes.

Behind-the-scenes posts from the Dutch cartoonists behind Fokke & Sukke, showing sketches and cartoons before they appear in NRC. Readers are invited to suggest captions in the comments.

A cartoonist's monthly newsletter featuring his latest cartoons alongside personal updates, product announcements, and a few recommendations. Readers get humor, behind-the-scenes news about tours, calendars and a comedy news podcast, and a sense of community with the author.

A humorous newsletter chronicling the antics of Steve the otter, a pub-loving character, and his housemates Brad and the narrator. Issues mix whimsical personal anecdotes with light otter-related news such as a new LEGO otter set.

A personal Substack by Ruth Daniel that uses everyday food debates, such as how to cook pasta, as a launching point for playful, opinionated writing. The writing is chatty and self-deprecating, though the sample is short and includes a near-empty placeholder issue.

A satirical newsletter written in the voice of God that comments on US politics, mostly attacking Republicans and Trump-aligned figures. Each issue pairs viral political news items with profanity-laced jokes, calls to like the post, and subscription pitches.

A humorous, headline-driven newsletter from the Raygun brand that riffs on odd news stories, sports, and pop culture with quippy transitions. It also promotes new store products and merchandise.