The Zero Hour Report: A Newsletter from Richard (RJ) Eskow
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackUncategorized
Writing, video, and audio from Richard (RJ) Eskow and The Zero Hour.
2K
200 paid
N/A
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$795
200 paid subs
$795/mo – $795/mo(±0%)
1.1
9.0
0.51%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.2 posts/week
68/100
Consistent (~6.1d avg)
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 2K | $795 | — |
| May 2026 | 2K | $795 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
2% of 5264 similar-size peers in Uncategorized have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (17375 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 49/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 69/100 | 10% |