FAQ
❓Q: What is Bodega IQ, really?
A: Think of it as your favorite corner store, but instead of chopped cheese, we’re serving critical theory, culture war analysis, digital resistance, and spicy essays — all with receipts. We cover power, identity, systems, memory, culture, and voice like your smartest friend who also makes fire playlists.
❓Q: Who’s behind this?
A: Writers, artists, editors, and thinkers who don’t mind mixing street-level insight with academic muscle. Bodega IQ is independent, reader-supported, and run by people who believe “nuance” isn’t a dirty word.
❓Q: Why should I be a fan/supporter?
A: Because you’re probably tired of recycled hot takes, lazy think pieces, and five-second TikTok punditry. Supporting Bodega IQ means:
- You value depth over speed
- You care about culture and critique
- And honestly… you just have really good taste
❓Q: What do I get if I support or subscribe?
A:
- Early access to select pieces
- Behind-the-scenes notes and annotations
- Occasional drops: zines, audio episodes, maybe even memes with footnotes
- A shoutout in our hearts (and maybe in the newsletter too)
❓Q: How much does it cost?
A: Subscribing is free. Becoming a supporter? Totally optional, and starts at less than the cost of a bodega coffee and a pack of gum. But the real flex is knowing you’re backing something with purpose.
❓Q: What kind of people read Bodega IQ?
A:
- Recovering academics
- Cultural critics in Air Max 95s
- Artists with group chat degrees
- Elders with archives
- Young people who’ve read Angela Davis and still post on main
❓Q: I’ve got thoughts. Can I contribute?
A: Pull up. If you’ve got a voice, a story, or a question no one’s asking — we want it. Hit us at pitch@bodegaiq.com.