The Undercurrent
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackReligion
An American abroad writing about culture, politics, books, faith, and place.
1K
100 paid
N/A
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$398
100 paid subs
$398/mo – $398/mo(±0%)
Previously Bi-weekly
0.6 posts/week
79/100
Consistent (~12.1d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myth and Mystery | 31K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr | 15K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Jack’s Substack | 15K | +3.6% | Free | substack |
| Scot’s Newsletter | 15K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1K | $397.5 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 1K | $397.5 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
1K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 227 similar-size peers in Religion have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (625 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
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 | 90/100 | 25% |
| The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell |
| 15K |
| N/A |
| $11/mo |
| substack |