The best Podcasts newsletters

Pablo Torre Finds Out is a sports journalism podcast and newsletter featuring long-form interviews with sports figures and reporters on topics like the Manchester City financial scandal and NFL/NBA business. Each issue previews an episode and invites readers to watch on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, with paid subscriptions supporting its reader-funded reporting.

A historian and U.S. Forest Service employee's newsletter that mixes deep-dive reflections on overlooked movies like Battleship with updates on his podcast, website, and Indigenous public-lands work. Readers get history-through-pop-culture commentary plus behind-the-scenes news about Colorado and tribal partnerships.

A podcast-style newsletter from musician Ben Lee and actress Ione Skye covering music, nightlife, art, culture and politics, with episode recaps, guest interviews and tour updates. Readers get candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories from touring and Tokyo trips, and links to watch or listen to new episodes.

A Substack companion to a podcast about clothing and fashion, publishing essays and episode write-ups on the cultural history of garments and accessories. Recent issues cover the balaclava, the handbag and the Birkin, and a philosophy discussion on Voltaire and consumerism.

A comedian and TV host shares personal essays on pop culture, race and politics alongside posts promoting his interview podcast. Readers get commentary on current entertainment news and background on his podcast guests, written in a personal, humorous voice.

Dan Carlin's Substack companion to his Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts, with updates on upcoming audio releases, the Alexander the Great series, and his reflections on current events. Readers get production updates, historical narrative previews, and personal commentary on why new audio has been slow.

Ali on the Run is a personal newsletter from podcast host Ali, covering running, race weekends, live show announcements, and her own life experiences including cancer recovery. Readers get updates on upcoming events like the NYC live show, Q&A-style reflections, and sponsor-supported running recommendations.

Selvaggia Lucarelli's Italian newsletter pairs long-form commentary on celebrity culture, influencers and media gossip with podcast episodes and interviews. Readers get her sharp, opinionated takes on the stories behind the headlines, often told from a second angle.

Core Memory covers interesting people, companies and ideas in science and technology through podcast episodes, video series and written features. Recent issues include a Canada series visiting Waterloo and interviews with a humanoid robot maker and the owner of a California ghost town.

Post Games is a weekly video game interview podcast in the style of public radio, with transcribed-style newsletter companion posts covering interviews with industry reporters and creators, plus Patreon listening tips. Readers get previews of podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes game industry reporting, and essays on how game adaptations have improved.

Blank Check is the newsletter companion to a film podcast that examines directors' filmographies, featuring live show announcements, screening events, and hosts' opinions on new releases and industry news. Issues mix brief logistics with conversational, opinionated film commentary and recommendations.

Oliver Gee shares Paris stories, podcast episodes and news, including interviews with historians and archaeologists and updates on his travels. A reader gets a personable, insider view of Paris history, culture and events.

Comedian Jenny Yang pairs her weekly podcast, which features conversations with friends and community leaders, with Monday link roundups, personal essays and early ticket drops for her GOOD EGG comedy tour. Readers get curated recommendations, behind-the-scenes updates and candid personal stories about identity, justice and joy.

Dwarkesh Patel's podcast-style newsletter posts long-form interview episodes with AI researchers and historians, with links and sponsor reads. Recent issues cover recursive self-improvement, agent swarms, alignment, and the history of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires.

Newsletter semanal de Japonismo con novedades de la web, nuevas guías de viaje, episodios del podcast y recomendaciones sobre cultura y gastronomía japonesas. Incluye también avisos sobre cursos, suscripción de pago y un seguro de viaje con descuento.

Alex O'Connor's newsletter announces new episodes of the Within Reason podcast, with short write-ups of guest conversations on philosophy, religion and science. It also carries creator updates such as award voting and tour ticket information.

A podcast covering internet controversies, with episodes discussing cultural debates, viral online disputes and interviews with commentators. The excerpts are episode blurbs and promotional text rather than original written analysis, so readers get a sense of the show's topics and guests more than deep argument.

A weekly newsletter from two friends, Hannah and Paige, sharing humorous updates on their lives, favorite fashion and products, and a mental health quote. It also promotes their podcast and tour and highlights a charity each week.

A podcast-style newsletter where three friends with different political views discuss current controversies and review films, including documentaries and Aaron Sorkin's work. Each issue mostly promotes the episode, links to podcast platforms and asks readers to subscribe or comment.

A companion newsletter for The Martyr Made Podcast, a history show focused on World War II and the German experience, with episode announcements and excerpts from its series. Recent issues also include a Q&A in which the host addresses questions that minimize the Holocaust and repeat denialist claims, which the issues present as 'taboo' truths.

A weekly newsletter from the Zedcast and Zeducation creators that posts meme collections tied to episodes of the You Laugh You Lose show. It also promotes podcast episodes and a companion Instagram meme page.