Coffee and a Mike
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackMedia
To provide conversations with subject matter experts to help people make informed decisions.
5K
350 paid
N/A
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$3K
350 paid subs
$3K/mo – $3K/mo(±0%)
Previously ~3x per week
2.6 posts/week
57/100
Variable (~3.3d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady | 540K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Big Think | 428K | +0.8% | $15/mo | substack |
| Seymour Hersh | 238K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| FactsHQ | 137K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Behind The Headlines |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5K | $2,782.5 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 5K | $2,782.5 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
5K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 231 similar-size peers in Media have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $6/mo category median (849 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $100 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| 113K |
| N/A |
| $8/mo |
| substack |