Already a subscriber and I’d like to see your ratios up to 10:1 at least. Popping in here with words of encouragement. I do not miss a single episode of the podcast. Usually it is listened to while I cook, after a long day of working in my own business that runs on heterodox ideas. The sense of ‘someone out there gets me’ gives me nourishment, as much as the meal I am cooking. The authors you cover write books I would read if I had time, and I value being exposed to their ideas in a conversational form. I hope you keep hosting the podcasts as your work grows, because you have a rare talent for it. Although I enjoyed Aaron too, very talented young podcaster :)
I am also a paid subscriber. I read Tara, not because she confirms my biases, but rather because she challenges my perspectives. Expanding horizons is necessary to being balanced in the crazy world of today
Tara I represent an additional category; retired! I have been a lifelong news junkie. When substacks began, I realized that social comment was available outside of my Saturday Globe and Mail. You were referenced and I was intrigued by your story of leaving CBC.
I have been a paid subscriber since those early days, not because I can afford it but because I did not want to lose your voice of reason. Your value has been proven by the competent people who populate your podcasts . Love your work.
After I listened to the Yascha Mounk interview a few months ago, I finally upgraded to paid subscriber. Lean Out is REAL journalism - great fact-based analysis, intelligent questions, no hyperbole. Thank you for all your excellent work Ms. Henley.
Just upgraded to founding member because heterodox and heretical opinion and writing is in short supply and if there is one thing that is genuinely fragile today it might be heterodox viewpoints that are at risk of being snuffed out by conformist and reactionary ideology and dogma. Those are some amazing stats and thank you Tara for the opportunity to tag along and contribute.
Responding to your asks: personally I count on and cherish the Wednesday podcasts dropping for my drive to work. I would like to see the length increase to 45-60mins range instead of the typical 30-35min. Some other potential topics that come to mind are: value of (independent) travel as a medium to broaden one’s perspective and appreciation of the unknown. What is required to do good investigative journalism and what is its future in a post-legacy media world? Sane coverage of U.S. election please. Explore business model innovation in new Canadian media landscape and continue coverage of C-11, C-18,C-36 fallout. Value of volunteering and private charity over dependence on government welfare for building strong local communities. Bonne chance pour 2024! 💫
As a paid subscriber, I can attest that that value is extreme. Before Lean Out, I can't remember looking forward to articles coming out, like Weekend Reads"... it's a staple in my reading diet.
Thank you for all your great work @Tara. Greatly appreciated, and as a reader, it leaves me feeling like I receive quality info, and fantastic think pieces.
Ok to answer the question maybe look it up bright eyes. "How many paid subscribers does Tara Henley have on Substack?" Hmmm. Despite our data saturated environment there dies not appear to be a clear answer. Really wonder if contra all talk, we are living in a data impoverished world, a new dark ages, with witch hunts, superstition, dragons and white knights.
But let's guess. Ms. Henley has almost 18,000 subscribers on X (Elon Musk's giant cancellation machine). If same if close for Substack that would mean 18,000/14 = about 1200 paid subscribers. At $7 each that's about $8000 and change per month, or $100,000/yr. That's not bad for a journalist but it's not over the top by any means.
14:1. Okay, is fhat a good number or a bad number? It depends on what 1 is actually worth. Nobody ever really talks about how much they make. We couch it always. There are good reasons for that. Envy, judgement, distortion. It's complicated. But if you are going to ask for more, don't you think we deserve to know how much you made this year?
I know this against the Substack grain but you should consider ads - this person reflects my feelings
For me the jury is still out on the funding model. You might have people prepared to pay £5 a month to read what Professor X has to say but not willing to pay £50 a month to read what 10 professors have to say,” he said.
Already a subscriber and I’d like to see your ratios up to 10:1 at least. Popping in here with words of encouragement. I do not miss a single episode of the podcast. Usually it is listened to while I cook, after a long day of working in my own business that runs on heterodox ideas. The sense of ‘someone out there gets me’ gives me nourishment, as much as the meal I am cooking. The authors you cover write books I would read if I had time, and I value being exposed to their ideas in a conversational form. I hope you keep hosting the podcasts as your work grows, because you have a rare talent for it. Although I enjoyed Aaron too, very talented young podcaster :)
“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.”
– James W. Frick
I am also a paid subscriber. I read Tara, not because she confirms my biases, but rather because she challenges my perspectives. Expanding horizons is necessary to being balanced in the crazy world of today
Tara I represent an additional category; retired! I have been a lifelong news junkie. When substacks began, I realized that social comment was available outside of my Saturday Globe and Mail. You were referenced and I was intrigued by your story of leaving CBC.
I have been a paid subscriber since those early days, not because I can afford it but because I did not want to lose your voice of reason. Your value has been proven by the competent people who populate your podcasts . Love your work.
Tara - you are one of my paid Substacks. Love your work and your pulse on society and political-cultural trends. Keep it going.
Continue your good work so that freedom of expression lives on in our minds and hearts.
Excellent interviews. Love your stuff. Money well spent. Thank you!
I'm happy to support you and your interesting interviews!
already a subscriber. hope that your appeal is successful. and make sure that you make it simple to renew when the time comes.
After I listened to the Yascha Mounk interview a few months ago, I finally upgraded to paid subscriber. Lean Out is REAL journalism - great fact-based analysis, intelligent questions, no hyperbole. Thank you for all your excellent work Ms. Henley.
Just upgraded to founding member because heterodox and heretical opinion and writing is in short supply and if there is one thing that is genuinely fragile today it might be heterodox viewpoints that are at risk of being snuffed out by conformist and reactionary ideology and dogma. Those are some amazing stats and thank you Tara for the opportunity to tag along and contribute.
Responding to your asks: personally I count on and cherish the Wednesday podcasts dropping for my drive to work. I would like to see the length increase to 45-60mins range instead of the typical 30-35min. Some other potential topics that come to mind are: value of (independent) travel as a medium to broaden one’s perspective and appreciation of the unknown. What is required to do good investigative journalism and what is its future in a post-legacy media world? Sane coverage of U.S. election please. Explore business model innovation in new Canadian media landscape and continue coverage of C-11, C-18,C-36 fallout. Value of volunteering and private charity over dependence on government welfare for building strong local communities. Bonne chance pour 2024! 💫
As a paid subscriber, I can attest that that value is extreme. Before Lean Out, I can't remember looking forward to articles coming out, like Weekend Reads"... it's a staple in my reading diet.
Thank you for all your great work @Tara. Greatly appreciated, and as a reader, it leaves me feeling like I receive quality info, and fantastic think pieces.
Ok to answer the question maybe look it up bright eyes. "How many paid subscribers does Tara Henley have on Substack?" Hmmm. Despite our data saturated environment there dies not appear to be a clear answer. Really wonder if contra all talk, we are living in a data impoverished world, a new dark ages, with witch hunts, superstition, dragons and white knights.
But let's guess. Ms. Henley has almost 18,000 subscribers on X (Elon Musk's giant cancellation machine). If same if close for Substack that would mean 18,000/14 = about 1200 paid subscribers. At $7 each that's about $8000 and change per month, or $100,000/yr. That's not bad for a journalist but it's not over the top by any means.
Plus, there's Substack's take. 10% + 2.9% + .30/transaction.
AND Ms. H is hiring! Producers, interns (paid we presume;).
So my guess is there are probably more than 1200 subscribers. Maybe double that.
Anyone else want to guess how many jelly beans in the jar?
Some other questions come to mind:
what is the end goal of Lean Out? Bigger, more, network?
How do we subscribers feel about delegation, new voices, expansion?
14:1. Okay, is fhat a good number or a bad number? It depends on what 1 is actually worth. Nobody ever really talks about how much they make. We couch it always. There are good reasons for that. Envy, judgement, distortion. It's complicated. But if you are going to ask for more, don't you think we deserve to know how much you made this year?
VPN’s make it difficult for the charts to quantify exactly where people live
I know this against the Substack grain but you should consider ads - this person reflects my feelings
For me the jury is still out on the funding model. You might have people prepared to pay £5 a month to read what Professor X has to say but not willing to pay £50 a month to read what 10 professors have to say,” he said.
That is the crux of the issue for me