Some creators chase trends.
This one chases truth.
The kind you find in garage door malfunctions, donut shop meltdowns, and cruise ship awkwardness.
He doesn’t manufacture stories.
He notices them.
Then tells them in a way that makes you laugh, pause, and say, “Damn. That’s me.”
That’s the magic of .
Michael’s a former journalist.
He’s won two Maggie Awards.
He’s written for Vox, Narratively, and Tablet.
He’s got a law degree, studied comedy at UCB, and somehow still manages to feel like the most relatable guy on the internet.
But none of that matters as much as this:
His newsletter, , reads like a warm conversation with the funniest person you know. No agenda. No clickbait. Just deeply human storytelling with a sharp eye and sharper wit.
You’ll read about pet tarantulas.
Porn conventions.
Epic garage door fails.
And somehow, in the middle of it all, you’ll catch a glimpse of your own life reflected back.
It’s honest.
It’s weird.
It’s real.
And in a sea of polished nonsense, real hits different.
So if your inbox could use a little more humanity and a lot more humor, check out Situation Normal.
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