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John MandrolaStop and Think
Followers116,112
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)114K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#85 Science Bestsellers
Recommended by52
New recommenders, 30 days0
Recommends7
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

John Mandrola

112k114k116k118k120k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 116,112

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When their recommendations started

John Mandrola

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.