Substacks recommended by Paul Lukas | Inconspicuous Consumption

Recommended by Paul Lukas

WACSO stands for: “Walkin’ Around Checkin’ Stuff Out” and these are drawings i see when i’m walkin’ around checkin’ stuff out.

Great illustrations and sharp observations from a Minnesotan with an eye for detail and a nose for a good storyline.

- Paul Lukas

How Things Work

By Hamilton Nolan

Labor, politics, and power.

Sizzling prose from my very favorite activist/polemicist journalist.

- Paul Lukas

Unsorted but Significant

By Ted Anthony

Exploring the unnoticed building blocks of life. History, culture, family, memory, grief and other journeys.

If you appreciate my own take on the inconspicuous details of the world around us, you'll love Ted Anthony's approach as well. Trust me.

- Paul Lukas

The Soda Fountain

By Emma Baccellieri

Drinks on me: Writing about soda experiences

Admirably obsessive thoughts about the pleasures of ice-cold carbonated beverages. Refreshing!

- Paul Lukas

Diary Of Amy Rigby

Everyday life and music from the original Mod Housewife

Turns out that one of our greatest contemporary songwriters can write a lot more than songs. Great insights from a well-lived life.

- Paul Lukas

Articles Of Interest

By Avery

A show about what we wear

The great podcaster Avery Trufelman has a new show about the history and influence of Ivy League apparel. This newsletter has accompanying photos, bonus info, etc.

- Paul Lukas

The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol

Rolando Pujol is the creator of The Retrologist and the author of "The Great American Retro Road Trip." He is an executive producer at WABC-TV and a longtime newspaper and TV journalist.

If you like old signs (neon, painted, etc.), mid-century storefronts, Atomic Age architecture, and so on, this is the Substack for you!

- Paul Lukas

CAFÉ ANNE

By Anne Kadet

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

Awesome (and very entertaining!) urban reporting by the great Anne Kadet, who explores questions like, "Why does NYC have two bagel shops located next door to each other?"

- Paul Lukas

The Tom the Dancing Bug Review

By Ruben Bolling

The weekly comic strip Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling - Two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Herblock Prize, RFK Journalism Award, Berryman Award, NCS Awards, #1 Dad Mug Owner, Top 76 Theme Park Influencer, Olympic Hopeful

First-rate weekly political cartoon by the great Ruben Bolling.

- Paul Lukas

Haterade

By Liz Cook

Rants and raves from an unserious food writer.

Brilliantly funny writing about food/cooking/etc. So good I don't even mind the purple color scheme.

- Paul Lukas

The Art of Noticing

By Rob Walker Art of Noticing

Ideas, inspiration, and provocations for creativity, work, and staying human. From author Rob Walker.

Excellent advice and observations on how to build your awareness of things that other people tend to overlook.

- Paul Lukas