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Josh SzepsUncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
Followers41,933
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)27K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#34 World Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by56
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends5
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Josh Szeps

41,00041,50042,00042,50043,000 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 41,933

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When their recommendations started

Josh Szeps

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

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