VengaDragon

This week’s episode is the Nica Rustica Shade Toro and now onto my Big Ask Hey everyone! I’ve got a big post coming up that I’m really proud of, and I’d love your support to help it make a splash.…

Look, I’m going to be honest with you. VengaDragon Magazine is my baby. My other projects? They’re on cruise control. This is where I’m pouring everything right now, and I’m treating it like the real business it is. But here’s…

I didn’t move to Spain for the culture. I moved because of a ban. In 2011, I was a professional poker player. I was grinding live games and online tables, living that high-speed, high-risk life. Then “Black Friday” hit. Online…

I told myself this week was “boring.” I didn’t travel. I didn’t launch a massive new project. I mostly just stayed home, took care of the cat, and ate chicken and sardines. But then I realized something: I don’t have…

Straight from the cutting board, there is a tool I use in this article, read on. “Slop” vs. Craft We are drowning in “Copy Pasta.” You know exactly what I’m talking about. You open LinkedIn, or X, or a newsletter,…

Our title is a nod to both the classic track and the headline cigar on our list. But before we get to that, stop missing out on the behind-the-scenes action! You need to see what Mark is building over at…

When people see a polished Substack launch with neon graphics, structured columns, and a backlog of content, they assume there is a team behind it. Or at least expensive software. There isn’t. This entire magazine is run by one person,…

For weeks, I felt like I was viewing my own live stream through a layer of dirty glass. These are the settings I use for Meet in the Middle, a show I stream on Substack with my wife and a…

This column is simple. I scour the internet (and the real world) so you don’t have to. Sometimes it’s high-tech, sometimes it’s low-tech, and sometimes it’s just a ridiculous bargain. This week, it’s some behind-the-scenes madness I had to share.…