Substacks recommended by Michael Koehler

Recommended by Michael Koehler

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

Brent & Michael invite you into their nomad adventures with wit, wisdom, and a dash of wonder. They’ll spirit you away around the world.

- Michael Koehler

Cosmographia

By M. E. Rothwell

The deep roots of a turbulent world.

Charting a course through travel, history, and myth, M.E. Rothwell indulges our curiosity while marveling at the beauty of the world. An impeccably researched journey through so many of the subjects I’m passionate about!

- Michael Koehler

Hollyweird with Colby Day

Weekly insights on screenwriting, craft, career and navigating the mysterious state of mind that is “Hollywood.”

Want to know how Hollywood works? Colby tells you what’s what, providing a peek behind the curtain with an emphasis on screenwriting. Indispensable insights that are actionable, sobering, and inspirational all at once.

- Michael Koehler

5AM StoryTalk

By Cole Haddon

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

Looking for more folks with whom to discuss the arts? Cole’s got you covered over at 5AM StoryTalk. A fount of creative inspiration, sharp industry observations, and musings on the role of story in our lives.

- Michael Koehler

Those Who Wander

By Justin S. Bailey

A newsletter for readers who want to learn about the meaning of travel, why we seek adventure, and how to incorporate more of it into our lives. In short, the anthropology of wandering.

A thoughtful exploration of the idea of “wandering”, poking at travel, risk, the meaning of adventure, and fear in society and culture - all through the lens of an archaeologist and anthropologist.

- Michael Koehler