The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza)

Introducing The Rubesletter: A witty and intelligent newsletter created by NYC comedian and writer Matt Ruby. He dives into topics like technology, politics, art, pop culture, wellness, and spirituality. If you appreciate thoughtful insights, have a good sense of humor, and dislike nonsense, this is for you. Every Ruby Tuesday, I deliver the Rubesletter straight to your inbox, and you’re going to enjoy it (subscribe here). Each edition features a mix of humorous jokes, entertaining videos, and engaging essays. Don't miss out—subscribe now to receive the latest Rubesletter right in your inbox!

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The problem with Larry David's takedown of Bill Maher

2 days ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

The problem with Larry David's takedown of Bill MaherOn expertise, Adolf, and the greatest sin in Podcastistan. Paid β’ By Matt Ruby
Disruptors don't obey in advance

1 week ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

âDo not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.â-Timothy Snyder in On TyrannyHey tech, where are you?
Chaos! Tariffs, TDS, and a spectacular spit take.

2 weeks ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

Hereās a recent set where I talk about whatās wrong with Elon Musk, basketball, Germany, gender roles, and more. Ends with the most spectacular spit take Iāve ever experienced while onstage so stick around for that. If you dig this, check out my latest comedy special BOLO, up now at YouTube. And catch me on tour upcoming in SF, Chi, Pitt, DC, and CT. Tickets/info here. Guys, the stock market isn't crashing. You just have TDS (Tariff Derangement Syndrome).
The 27 most overrated foods in our society

3 weeks ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

The taste oligarchs keep trying to force feed us food fashion and I am here to be THE RESISTANCE. Iâm looking at you, people who use the word âumami.â We get it, you backpacked in Asia, enjoy âthe theater,â and swirl wine before you taste it. Whatever. Youâre also why people hate coastal elites. Iâm tired of being told that trash is treasure by folks trying to make food âfetchâ happen. So here is my list of the most OVERRATED foods. (Go ahead.
White POTUS is crazy this season

4 weeks ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

White POTUS is crazy this seasonOn that war plans group chat, White Lotus, Tiger Woods, and more. Also: Thoughts on love, tech, filmmaking, and more. By Matt Ruby
Why the far right hates Bill Burr now

1 month ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

Podcast: The newest episode of Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby is out now. Ep 39 // The boy who cried "Wow!" is about wows, the power of music, plant medicine, and autism. Matt Ruby delves into the enchanting story of Ronan Mattin, a young boy whose spontaneous expression of joyâan exuberant âWow!ââat a symphonic performance ignites a deeper conversation about authenticity and expression.
Why the far right hates Bill Burr now

1 month ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

Podcast: The newest episode of Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby is out now. Ep 39 // The boy who cried "Wow!" is about wows, the power of music, plant medicine, and autism. Matt Ruby delves into the enchanting story of Ronan Mattin, a young boy whose spontaneous expression of joyâan exuberant âWow!ââat a symphonic performance ignites a deeper conversation about authenticity and expression.
The future of digital media: 15 key takeaways

1 month ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby |Tom Kuegler |Ethan Sherwood Strauss |Max Read

āTell me about the future of digital media!ā you say. OKā¦š£ Negative attention is better than no attention. National politics aināt about cash anymore. Ezra Klein:Democrats still believe that the type of attention you get is the most important thing. If your choice is between a lot of negative attention and no attention, go for no attention. And at least the Trump side of the Republican Party believes that the volume, the sum total of attention, is the most important thing.
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Wisdom from Bowie, Tarantino, Toni Morrison, and Carlin

1 month ago | mattruby.substack.com | Matt Ruby

Newsletter of creativity advice from art legends. "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. The same is true of any endeavor: if the solution you seek doesn't exist, create it."-Toni MorrisonDirector Quentin Tarantino on why he writes on paper:My little analogy of it is you can't write poetry on a computer. Why not? Well, because I'm going for a rhythm.