Investor Due Diligence Report
An independent college football podcast that eats the whole hog. Led by Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner, featuring co-host emeritus Steven Godfrey and friends.
19K
1.3K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$110/yr annual option
$11K
1.3K paid subs
$11K/mo – $11K/mo(±0%)
4.5
4.5
0.05%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~3x per week
3.3 posts/week
76/100
Consistent (~2.4d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stein Line | 47K | N/A | $9.99/mo | substack |
| The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion | 39K | N/A | $7.77/mo | substack |
| The Swiss Ramble | 35K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| A Fan's Notes, by Nick Hornby | 16K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 18K | $10,678.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 19K | $11,271.75 | +5.6% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Subscriber threshold
19K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 25 similar-size peers in Sports have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $9.84/mo category average (521 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $110 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 50/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 55/100 | 10% |
| Fight Freaks Unite | 15K | N/A | $6.99/mo | substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier