My pick of Substacks For Men

Slightly unpopular opinion.

It has come to my attention that several of my subscribers are men (fist bump!). So I figured this would be a good space to share something I’ve always wanted to say — but never really could, because the men in my life aren’t readers. Sadly.

So here it goes.

I think men deserve their own corner of the web — away from the flood of female-centric content — a place where bros can bond and do…bro stuff, I guess? The internet is overflowing with content aimed at women, but every now and then, I stumble upon these little nooks carved out for men. Spaces brimming with positive masculine energy.

And honestly? It gives me a feeling that’s hard to describe. Like finding the perfect gift for my brother; the thing that he quietly needs but won’t ask for.

When men get together — free from judgment — and can let their rougher edges show, speak honestly about what they’re going through, and just be, away from the people (wives, children, society at large) who expect them to be super-soldiers…that’s something powerful.

In the words of Michael Jackson:

“They told me I’m meant to be faithful, and fight till the end — but I’m only human.”

And we are — all of us — human.

We all need a place to let off steam because, truth be told, we’re a collectively messy bunch. We do dumb sh*t. We hurt each other. We blame others for our own issues, we unload our unhealed trauma onto those who love us most — the ones who deserve it least — and in the process, we tear each other down.

We burden those who shouldn’t have to carry our demons with the task of being our healers.

We’re a messed-up society in many ways, and a big part of that is because we’re so internet-connected but not personally connected.

Now, I know the publications I’m about to mention are still part of the internet of things — but hey, it’s a start.

When men lift each other up, hold each other down, and keep one another accountable… it’s a thing of beauty, a glorious unity.

Disclaimer: I’ve only interacted with these publications on a surface level (for obvious reasons), but I like to think I’m a decent judge of depth.

Without further ado—

The MAN CAVES OF SUBSTACK

Tim Denning

In his own words, he is “helping people find personal freedom through obsession.”

His whole thing is that he’s made a ton of money — a staggering $1 billion — and now he’s helping others do the same.

His newsletter isn’t strictly male-centric, but his tone definitely gives off that grounded, masculine vibe — casual, confident, and refreshingly straightforward in a mostly feminine online world.

Here’s a quote from his latest post so you can see what I mean:Saying the masses are cowards sounds like an insult.

It’s not meant to be. Over the last 11 years, I’ve interacted with millions of people online through email, social media, paid/free webinars, and through selling online.

You can read the full post here:

Society Is Secretly Full of Cowards. This Is the Greatest Opportunity of the 21st Century.

Ok, on to the next one.

L. E. Mullin

Now, L. E. Mullin isn’t about self-help or personal growth — nope. He’s a comic book creator (or whatever official title comic book writers go by). He’s the mind behind The Flight of the Condor comics — a series following a superhero who gets up to all kinds of classic superhero-ish adventures (forgive my lack of proper comic lingo).

He regularly shares comic strips on Substack and also sells them on Amazon.

In his work, I see a glimpse of the good old days of honest creativity and pure artistry. If comics and superheroes are your thing, I definitely recommend checking him out.

You can check out his stuff here:

You don't get it, man.

Next up:

The Rogue Scholar

“Live faithfully. Think clearly. Train for what matters…If you’re seeking to live as a Warrior-Scholar-Saint—unshaken by the world and unwavering in truth—you’re in the right place.”

This one’s a faith-based publication, and his writing carries the rugged tone of a man in training — grounded, disciplined, and deeply convicted. There’s a steady, masculine watchfulness in his words; the kind that challenges and uplifts without preaching.

If you’re the kind of guy who values faith, growth, and a bit of grit, this is definitely a newsletter you should check out.

A Scenario

You pull into a gas station to fill up your tank, and as you’re doing that, you notice a homeless man on a bicycle nearby.

You know from experience that people will solicit you at this gas station. Is he one of them?

What does he want? Money? What would you say?

Read his latest article here:

What Would You Do?

OK, top two publications are:

Two Percent

Two Percent is run by the guy behind the bestselling books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. His whole thing? Our modern world has made us soft — too comfortable, too distracted — and it’s costing us our health, drive, and sense of purpose. Two Percent is his way of fighting back, offering real, science-backed strategies to help you build strength, resilience, and meaning in a world that rewards ease over effort. They emphasize community, discipline, and accountability, reminding readers that progress happens together, not alone. And though they occasionally post articles that touch on women’s topics, most of their content is geared toward men looking for challenge, direction, and a deeper sense of purpose.

This is an excerpt from the article that won me over and had me subscribing immediately:

At face value, F3 appeared to be a bunch of dudes exercising together in a parking lot.

But here’s the thing: there were a lot of dudes in a lot of parking lots.

…

How, I wondered, are these guys getting so many people to do hard workouts so early in the morning and in imperfect conditions?

The answer, I learned, is that F3 is only kind of about fitness. There was something much bigger going on.

You can read the whole of this article here:

F3: Empowering Men Through Fitness and Community

And my number one is

Jeremie Lotemo

Jeremie’s substack is the epitome of what I mean when I say a space for men to be free, find space where their jagged parts can find understanding, solace and counsel. He writes about his life experiences, what he’s learned from helping other men achiev…in his own words he writes, “thoughts too raw for Twitter. Too real for Instagram. Read at your own risk.”

Here’s the link to an article that forever changed the way I view a man’s thoughts on fatherhood:

I always wanted to be a father, until I realized this..

It felt clean, almost holy and noble…like a private vow whispered to the future.

“im going to be the father that shows up, that breaks the curse.”

I would do what my father didn’t or couldn’t. That was the story I fed myself for years. It was literally impossible for me to envision a future without children. This vow kept me warm. kept me motivated. And then I examined it. I started pulling the thread, and the warmth and motivation unraveled into something colder, darker and more honest: much of my longing to be a father was not love, it was rivalry.

And I’ll leave you with a bonus:

Egy Nacious Mutuku

A fellow Kenyan, Mutuku writes personal essays about his journey through life — from right here in Kenya 🇰🇪. His work blends raw honesty with humor, weaving together Bible reflections, untold truths, and moments of self-discovery. He calls himself “a citizen of the world writing to find freedom and liberate others,” and that really shines through. Down-to-earth, thoughtful, and funny — check him out if you’re interested in real stories told with heart and wit.

A quote from my favorite post of his so far:

So, after two years of holy singlehood (where even the flies in my room started holding prayer meetings for me), I finally entered a serious relationship. Does that count as success, or should I be waiting for the wedding hashtags?

Read the whole post here:

What’s Success, Anyway?

That’s it, fellow readers. As I was putting this post together, I couldn’t help but laugh at how a sister recommending things to her brothers can sometimes be the cringiest thing ever. I can already imagine a few bros rolling their eyes, thinking I’m completely out of touch with all things masculine.

But hey — I decided to go through with it anyway. Finish what you start, right?

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And till next time, I’ll leave you with this quote:

“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” —Richard Bach