Substacks recommended by Samantha Hodder

Recommended by Samantha Hodder

A newsletter for creative audio opportunities

There are lots of great podcasts out there but they’re not always easy to find. Leave it to us – subscribe today and get your first podcast recommendation on Monday.

One Good Listen

By Claire

One nonfiction audio recommendation from a podcast insider. 2x/month.

Claire has good listening ears!

- Samantha Hodder

Sound Judgment

By Elaine Appleton Grant

Become a better storyteller in audio and beyond. A companion to the podcast of the same name, Sound Judgment explores the creative choices made by today's best audio storytellers. Upgrade to paid today for 30% off in November.

Elaine goes to the heart of what everyone in this industry wants to master: How to be a beloved storyteller

- Samantha Hodder

Escribir en Voz Alta, por Laura Ubaté

Escribir en Voz Alta is a newsletter by Laura Ubaté, bilingual audio storyteller. Cuentos de Laura, análisis de la industria del pódcast y su viaje a la independencia creativa y artística.

Freelance Cafe

By Mia Lobel

Provocative essays about the podcast industry that challenge creators, listeners, and especially executives to think differently about their business strategies, aiming for sustainability rather than excessive growth.

Starting Out

By Alice Wilder

Your guide to starting a career in podcasts and radio, whether you're a college student or making a midlife career change. Made in collaboration with Transom.

Sounds Like Impact

By Unofficial Social Chair

Discover the best in the audio social impact space. Find social impact themed podcast curations, interviews with creators, actions you can take and more!

The Creativity Guild

By Geoff & Steve

Free email newsletter every two weeks designed for creative explorers looking to reignite creative sparks and start the projects we’ve always wanted to work on. No one lives forever - let's roll up our sleeves & make stuff!

Articles Of Interest

By Avery

A show about what we wear

Pod the North

By Kattie

Canadian podcast discovery and ecosystem commentary

Do you live in Canada and work in this industry? If y/y then subscribe!

- Samantha Hodder

The Squeeze

By Skye Pillsbury

Original reporting on issues that impact audio producers and podcasters.

Skye is one of the OG podcast journalists out there. This newsletter brings that and more each week.

- Samantha Hodder

Ear Worthy

By Frank Racioppi

We recommend the podcasts worthy of your ear time, keep you informed on industry trends, offer podcasting tips, and offer you valuable info from the podcasts we listen to. We will protect your inbox! -- Only Publishing on Tuesday & Thursday.

Frank supports the indies...and has tons of great listens for you!

- Samantha Hodder

Podcast Marketing Magic

By Lauren Passell

Making a beautiful show is only half the battle. How do you get people to listen to it?

The Audio Insurgent

By Eric Nuzum

The Audio Insurgent is a periodic newsletter that covers the evolution and revolution of the spoken word audio industry today. We talk about podcasting, audiobooks, radio (both broadcast and streaming), and other related technologies.

This newsletter is foundational, written by one of the OG podcast industry leaders.

- Samantha Hodder

The Podcast Critic Newsletter - Great Pods

By Great Pods Newsletter

The Rotten Tomatoes for podcasts. Curated by a Human with professional critic reviews! We'll always try to remain free, so support us by sharing and supporting ads (when we have them).

Podcast The Newsletter

By Lauren Passell

Podcast The Newsletter is your weekly love letter to podcasts and the people who make them.

There is always something in here...lots of great listens, lots of industry inside stuff, great recommendations, and an interview. Enjoy!

- Samantha Hodder

CRAFT TALK

By Craft Talk

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2024 it begins 6/1!)