Garbage Day
Garbage Day

Garbage Day

by Ryan Broderick

Weekly Freemium

A newsletter about having fun online. Ryan Broderick doomscrolls so you don't have to, delivering sharp analysis of internet culture, memes, and how the web shapes reality.

About Garbage Day

Garbage Day started in summer 2019 with a humble post titled 'Sonic The Hedgehog's Stinky Feet.' Five and a half years later, it has become essential reading for understanding how the internet shapes culture and reality. Ryan Broderick brings years of experience covering internet culture to deliver sharp, funny analysis of memes, platforms, and digital trends that matter.

What Makes This Newsletter Unique

Garbage Day occupies a unique space between journalism and internet commentary. Ryan's deep knowledge of online culture lets him explain phenomena that mainstream media misses or misunderstands. The newsletter treats internet culture seriously while remaining genuinely fun to read.

Who Should Subscribe?

Garbage Day is ideal for: - Anyone who wants to understand internet culture - Media professionals tracking digital trends - Marketers following online communities - Journalists covering tech and culture - People who love weird internet content If you want to understand the internet without spending hours online, subscribe.

Content Format

Each edition includes: - Analysis of trending internet phenomena - Meme breakdowns and explanations - Platform updates and changes - Cultural commentary - Premium weekend issues for subscribers

Pricing & Subscription Options

Free + Premium

  • Weekly emails
  • Free tier with core content
  • Premium tier with extra features
  • Unsubscribe anytime

$5/month or $45/year for premium content and Discord access

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Our Take: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Expert internet culture analysis
  • Genuinely fun to read
  • Discord community access
  • Podcast companion (Panic World)
  • Free content is substantial

Cons

  • Premium required for full access
  • Niche focus may not suit everyone
  • Requires some internet literacy
  • Weekly may miss fast-moving trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garbage Day free?

Garbage Day offers free weekly content, with premium access ($5/month or $45/year) for weekend issues, Discord, and monthly trend reports.

What is Panic World?

Panic World is Garbage Day's companion podcast covering how the internet warps our minds, culture, and reality.

Who is Ryan Broderick?

Ryan Broderick is a journalist who covered internet culture at Vice and BuzzFeed before founding Garbage Day in 2019.

How often is Garbage Day published?

Free issues come weekly, with premium subscribers getting additional weekend content.

About the Author: Ryan Broderick

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Ryan Broderick

Ryan Broderick is a journalist who spent the 2010s covering internet culture for Vice and BuzzFeed before launching Garbage Day in 2019. He now leads Garbage Media, an eight-person team that produces the newsletter, the Panic World podcast, and Garbage Day Media Intelligence research arm.

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