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First Thought
@FirstThoughtTracked since May 2026
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Observed Aug 15, 2026 · stalePublic earnings
Paid members
76
−8.8% · 30-day rate from 13 observed days
Total audience
1,156
incl. free followers
Observed monthly earnings
$389
Starting price
$5/mo
3 membership tiers
Where the 1,153 observed tier members sit
Membership tiers$093.7%
Largest observed tier is $0 Free. Tier totals include free-tier members and come from the Aug 15, 2026 public snapshot, so they do not reconcile to the paid-member total.
$0/moFree1,08093.7% of observed tier members
$5/moFILL UP THE THINK TANK665.7% of observed tier members
$10/moOVERFILL THE THINK TANK70.6% of observed tier members
Growth signals: First Thought
−8.8%
Membership76 paid members · 30-day rate from 13 observed days
848076
May 202616 weeks trackedNow
First Thought76 members · $389/mo
The chart only uses First Thought's observed public history. Comparison peers are listed below, but comparable trend series are not available yet.
Where First Thought ranks
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#1of 6 measured
Total audience in Recommended cohort
Semantic matches are not ready, so this fixed cohort uses the best available category, audience, pricing, and cadence evidence.
Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Total audience | Gap vs First Thought | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  First ThoughtProfilePodcastsTotal audience position in Recommended cohort | 1,156 | Reference | Aug 15, 2026Stale |
| #2 |  Fish Bump TVPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 1,038 | 118 fewer | Aug 15, 2026 |
| #3 |  Call To Stage with Amber DaviesPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 619 | 537 fewer | Aug 15, 2026 |
| #4 |  Break The RulesPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 598 | 558 fewer | Aug 15, 2026 |
| #5 |  MxZPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 434 | 722 fewer | Aug 15, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around First Thought; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
Recent posts
What they publish194Profile posts0 postsLast month100%Members-only
Previews available for 25 of 194 posts
Article Latest post$5 tier & upPalestine: What’s The Worst Case Scenario?Jul 20, 2025
Jul 20, 2025 0 likes 0 commentsEARLY ACCESS: Why Doesn't "International Law" Apply To The West?Hello, friends! With all the talk about the ICC seeking warrants for Netanyahu, it's become pretty apparent that the US is able to completel...ArticleJun 19, 2024$5 tier & up 9 1EARLY ACCESS: How The Russia-Ukraine War Will EndHello, friends! Here's your early access for this Friday's video! With the mainstream media having fully switched to full-throated support o...VideoJun 6, 2024$5 tier & up 9 4EARLY ACCESS: Is Europe Doomed?Hello, friends! Here's your early access to the next First Thought episode! This time we're talking about the current state of the EU and it...ArticleMay 2, 2024$5 tier & up 0 0EARLY ACCESS: What Happens If Israel Goes To War With IranHello, friends! Here's your early access for this week's video! There's been a lot of speculation about whether the situation in Gaza is goi...VideoApr 11, 2024$5 tier & up 9 2EARLY ACCESS - The South China Sea: Destined For War?Hello, friends! Here's your early access to our latest episode! We feel like we're starting to hit our stride with these analysis episodes -...ImageMar 22, 2024$5 tier & up 9 1First Thought Patreon Tier UpdateHi Patrons, To thank you kindly for your support we've expanded the bonuses of what you'll be getting for your pledge: - Access to the large...ArticleMar 12, 2024$5 tier & up 0 0EARLY ACCESS: Why The West Is Spooked By The DPRK's Mineral DepositsHello, friends! Here's your early access to our latest episode! This time we're talking about the DPRK's critical mineral reserves, and why ...ArticleFeb 22, 2024$5 tier & up 9 1EARLY ACCESS: Why Is There A Homelessness Epidemic In The Richest Country On Earth?Hello, friends! Here's your early access for this week's analysis episode! This one is looking at the homelessness epidemic in the US. Is a ...ImageFeb 8, 2024$5 tier & up 9 2We're Trying Something NewHello, friends! We've absolutely loved making First Thought for you all. The news episodes are a lot of fun, but unfortunately the algorithm...ArticleJan 29, 2024$5 tier & up 23 10January 24 AudioTurkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership, Belgium supports South Africa at the ICC, and deforestation in the Amazon has been drastically red...ArticleJanuary 24$5 tier & up 0 0January 24th, 2023In today’s biased news - Turkey's parliament recently approved Sweden's NATO membership bid, marking a significant step toward the expansion...ArticleJan 24, 2024$5 tier & up 0 0
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