6 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
Scottish YouTube film critic Will Jordan's channel — which has become one of the most watched film criticism channels by combining sharp analysis of Hollywood's ideological trends with acerbic wit and genuine cinematic knowledge.
American sports journalist and author of The Victory Machine (about the Golden State Warriors dynasty) who transitioned from ESPN to independent Substack journalism — a case study in creator economy migration from institutional media.
American comedy podcast co-hosted by Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh — combining comedy commentary on current events, sports, and culture with political incorrectness and social observation.
British writer whose Substack GIRLS focuses on the experiences of young women navigating social media, identity, and mental health — producing some of the most widely shared writing on how digital culture affects female adolescent development.
Kurt Andersen is an American journalist, novelist, and cultural critic known for co-founding Spy magazine and for his cultural analysis of American taste and technology.
Damon Young is an American author and cultural commentator, co-founder of Very Smart Brothas (VSB), a widely read blog and publication covering race, culture, and politics with a distinctly Black voice and sharp humor. He later became a writer at The Root and published the essay collection What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker.