Podcast Summary: MickeyJoTheatre Weekly Newsletter Announcement

Podcast: MickeyJoTheatre
Host: Mickey Jo
Guest: Aaron James
Date: January 13, 2026
Episode: MickeyJoTheatre now has a FREE weekly Substack newsletter!

Episode Overview

In this brief special update, Mickey Jo shares exciting news about launching a free weekly Substack newsletter for his theatre-loving community. Joined by his partner, Aaron James, they walk listeners through what to expect from the newsletter, how to sign up, and what makes it a must-follow for fans of MickeyJoTheatre’s content across all platforms.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mickey Jo’s Tech Confession (01:08)

• *Mickey Jo admits his struggles with technology, humorously owning up to being a "closet technophobe":

  "Even though I am perhaps a moderately successful theater YouTuber, I am secretly very bad with technology. I am a closet technophobe." (01:08)

2. Introducing the Weekly Substack Newsletter (01:27)

• Aaron James steps in to explain the newly launched Substack:
  • The newsletter gives a roundup of everything Mickey Jo releases each week—reviews, features, interviews, vlogs, and more.
  • It consolidates content from all platforms, making it easy for subscribers to catch up and stay in the loop.

  "Weekly, Mickey will be releasing a Substack that will tell you all about everything that he's released every week." (01:27)

3. What to Expect in the Newsletter (01:34 – 01:54)

• Mickey Jo and Aaron detail the content and structure:
  • Direct links to each piece of content.
  • A personalized overview and a teaser for the coming week.

  "A little bit from me talking about like an overview of the week and then a little teaser of what I'm going to get up to in the next week." – Mickey Jo (01:54)

4. Why Subscribe? (02:03 – 02:09)

• It’s a one-stop update:

  "Basically, a weekly update from Mickey on everything to expect in the week coming and what he's recently released." – Aaron James (02:03)

• The design and ease-of-use, crediting Aaron’s work:

  "And it looks really cool. Aaron's done such a good job putting it together and we're going to try and send one out every Monday between now and the end of time." – Mickey Jo (02:09)

5. How to Sign Up (02:17)

• Simple, free subscription at mickeyjotheatre.substack.com.
• Mickey promises to make it accessible via his channel bios and social media.
• Reiterated perks:

  "And free." – Aaron James & Mickey Jo (02:36–02:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mickey Jo’s tech joke:

  "I can manage that much. I can do that." (02:17)

• Supportive humor from Aaron James:

  "Fingers crossed." (02:17)

• Playful encouragement:

  "Go read. It’s cute." – Mickey Jo (02:36)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:08 – Mickey Jo reveals his technophobia and Aaron’s help
• 01:27 – Introduction of the Substack: purpose and summary from Aaron
• 01:54 – Details about what’s included in the newsletter
• 02:09 – Praise for design and commitment to regular updates
• 02:17 – Sign-up instructions and emphasis on the newsletter’s free nature

Takeaways

• The MickeyJoTheatre newsletter is a central hub for fans to find all of Mickey Jo’s weekly content compactly and conveniently.
• It’s designed to make following theatre reviews, interviews, and features easier than ever.
• The newsletter is completely free and easy to subscribe to, thanks to Aaron James’ support behind the scenes.

To Subscribe:
Visit mickeyjotheatre.substack.com

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