Disruptive Play: Challenging Sports & Media Norms
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackSports
A thought-provoking platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of sports, social media, and the creator economy.
5K
350 paid
N/A
Pricing
$10/mo
$90/yr annual option
$3K
350 paid subs
$3K/mo – $3K/mo(±0%)
0.5
4.5
0.10%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Previously Weekly
1.0 posts/week
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion | 39K | N/A | $7.77/mo | substack |
| The Dumb Zone | 10K | N/A | $9.6/mo | substack |
| Finite Jest | 9K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Hockey Tactics Newsletter | 9K | N/A | $25/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5K | $2,598.75 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 5K | $2,598.75 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
5K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 53 similar-size peers in Sports have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $5/mo category median (498 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $90 |
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.
| Engagement Rate |
| 52/100 |
| 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Half Court Hoops - Coach's Cut | 8K | N/A | $10/mo | substack |