The Stack
The Stack is Monocle's podcast about the world of print media, covering everything from glossy fashion magazines to gritty local newspapers. It features interviews with publishers, editors, and designers, and explores new forms of print media, graphic novels, and niche publications. Essential listening for anyone interested in the printed word and developments in publishing.
Episodes
Dogstar Press, ‘Open Tennis’ and The Hydra Book Club
We speak with Kimberley Tait, founder of new independent publisher Dogstar Press. And in time for Wimbledon, we’re joined by David Shaftel from Open Tennis magazine. Plus: Josh Hickey on The Hydra Book Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda Ferber from Architecture Hunter and Jessica Gysel from ‘Kutt’
This week we speak with Amanda Ferber, founder and CEO of digital platform Architecture Hunter, and Jessica Gysel, from the cult lesbian zine ‘Kutt’, back now with a new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A games publisher launches a magazine, Philadelphia’s Another Corner and cinema delights with ‘La Septième Obsession’
We speak with Alexis Garavaryan and Simon Sweeney from Kepler Interactive about their new magazine, ‘Reset’. Plus: Lee Frank from Another Corner in Philadelphia and Thomas Aïdan from ‘La Septième Obsession’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Whitney Review of New Writing’, ‘Record’ and ‘To Be’
We speak with Whitney Mallett from The Whitney Review of New Writing, Karl Henkell from Record and Rachel Weinberg from To Be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The art of cartography, a cool magazine shop in Vienna, ‘Wiewienwohnt’ and a magazine event in Portland
We speak with cartographer Anton Thomas, one of Monocle’s Class of 2026 picks. Plus: we visit Softcover in Vienna, hear from Malou Gahleitner of ‘Wiewienwohnt’ and Nikki Simpson at her magazine event in Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The appeal of the Panini World Cup album, ‘Italy Segreta’ first book and Mouthwash Studio’s new magazine
We speak with Katie Gritt from Panini on the company’s World Cup sticker album. Plus: Marina Cacciapuoti on the first book from ‘Italy Segreta’, ‘How Italy Feels’, and Mouthwash Studio’s Abraham Campillo on ‘Mouthwash Magazine’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ‘L’Équipe’ magazine redesign, the new ‘Hotels Above Par’ print newspaper and the ‘Vogue Romania’ launch
We speak with creative director Yorgo Tloupas on his L’Équipe magazine redesign. Plus: Brandon Berkson, the founder of Hotels Above Par, on its new print newspaper; and the CEO of the upcoming Vogue Romania, Mario Antico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A conversation with Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’
We’re joined by Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’, to discuss the uptick in subscribers for the paper, AI, fearlessness in journalism and the importance of its printed edition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘GQ Middle East’, ‘Design Anthology’ and ‘Quiet Media’
We speak with Amine Jreissati, head of editorial content for GQ Middle East. Plus: Jeremy Smart, editor in chief of Design Anthology and Charlotte Rubesa from the new publication Quiet Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The launch of ‘Esquire France’, magCulture at Selfridges, ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and ‘Mandag Morgen’
We speak with Bruno Danto, editor in chief of the new ‘Esquire France’. Plus: we pay a visit to magCulture’s pop-up at Selfridges, we hear from ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and speak with Andreas Baumann from Danish title ‘Mandag Morgen’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Compact spaces with ‘Sloft’, the art of doodling with Mr Doodle and The Monocle Timekeeping Special
We speak with Jean Desportes and Grégoire Hababou from Sloft magazine. Plus: Illustrator and artist Mr Doodle on the art of doodling and his new book, Doodleland, and Monocle’s first Timekeeping Special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South Africa’s design title ‘House and Leisure’, car magazine ‘Motor Sport’ and the business of Newsstand
We speak with Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of ‘House and Leisure’. Plus Joe Dunn from ‘Motor Sport’ and David Atkins from Newsstand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Vogue Arabia’, Japanese vintage mags in London and ‘New Mountain Magazine’
We speak with Manuel Arnaut, head of editorial content at ‘Vogue Arabia’, on how the title is handling the conflict in the region. Plus: Caravan, a London-based, Japanese vintage-magazine-and-record shop, and ‘New Mountain Magazine’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Beauty Papers’, ‘The Island’ and the complete visual record of the Pet Shop Boys
We speak with Maxine Leonard, publisher and editor in chief of ‘Beauty Papers’. Plus: Eleanor McKay, editor of ‘The Island’ an Australian publication about Phillip Island and San Remo. Then: Chris Heath, author of ‘Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’
We speak with Gzero Media founder, Ian Bremmer, and the force behind its satirical ‘Puppet Regime’, Alex Kliment. Then: Hélène Werner and Nicolas Stavros Niarchos on ‘Now Voyager’, their new title for longform reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicholas Thompson, Italian publishing house Iperborea and ‘Mortise & Tenon’
We speak with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, about growth and the magazine’s plans for 2026. Plus: Pietro Biancardi from Italian publishing house Iperborea and Joshua Klein from woodworking magazine ‘Mortise & Tenon’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ro Tajima from ‘Brutus’, Nelson Ng from ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from ‘Guzzle’
We speak with Ro Tajima, editor in chief of iconic Japanese publication ‘Brutus’, plus Nelson Ng from meditative travel magazine ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from Irish food title ‘Guzzle’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A magazine about artists in New York’s service industry, a cliché-avoidant travel title and a platform for listening culture
Adele Blanton and Elliott Rosenberg join from ‘Waiting’ magazine, a title dedicated to artists in New York’s service industry. Plus: Kade Krichko from travel title ‘Ori’ and Phil Argent from listening-culture platform ‘Tracks & Tales’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine, culture title ‘Get Familiar’ and family memoir ‘Ausländer’
We speak with Michael Moritz about local journalism and his family memoir ‘Ausländer’. Plus: we consider the enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine and Dutch hip-hop title ‘Get Familiar’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, ‘Arch+’ and ‘Sanayi313 Paper’
We speak with Chris Cotonou from film publication A Rabbit’s Foot. Plus: Anh-Linh Ngo from German architecture and urbanism title Arch+ on going bilingual. And: Sidni Karavil on Turkish title Sanayi313 Paper’s 10th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martina Mondadori from ‘Cabana’, Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ and Stephanie Madewell from ‘Heartbeat’
We speak with Martina Mondadori, founder and editor in chief of ‘Cabana’. Plus: Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ on the new issue celebrating Italian-American cuisine and Stephanie Madewell on ‘Heartbeat’, a new title exploring the emotion of sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new era for ‘Pitchfork’, ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and the launch of ‘The Mortar’
We speak with Mano Sundaresan, head of editorial content for ‘Pitchfork’. Plus the team behind ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and Steven Watson from Stack Magazines launches ‘The Mortar’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The relaunch of ‘Roads & Kingdoms’, new Parisian literary journal ‘Souvenir’ and psychedelic art and literature mag ‘Elastic’
We speak with ‘Roads & Kingdoms’ co-founder Nathan Thornburgh. Plus: in conversation with the founders of ‘Souvenir’, Augusta Sagnelli and Kyle Berlin, and Hillary Brenhouse from ‘Elastic’, a magazine dedicated to psychedelic art and literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Vogue Italia’ celebrates Valentino and ‘A Night at Davé’, a book of Polaroids from the legendary Parisian restaurant
We speak with Francesca Ragazzi, head of editorial content for Vogue Italia. Plus: we hear from famed restaurateur Davé in his new book, ‘A Night at Davé’, featuring Polaroids from his legendary Parisian restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Cultured at Home’, the new spin-off title from ‘Cultured’, plus ‘Playground’ and fresh Swiss title ‘Akut’
We speak with Cultured founder and editor in chief Sarah G Harrelson on new spin-off title Cultured at Home and guest editor Alexandra Cunningham Cameron. Plus: Playground’s Austė Skrupskytė Cullbrand and Akut’s Leila Alder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘GQ France’, 15 years of ‘Delayed Gratification’ and new Australian title ‘The Story’
We celebrate 15 years of Delayed Gratification with Rob Orchard. Plus: Chris Harrigan of new Australian title The Story and speak with the head of editorial content for GQ France, Claire Hazan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best of The Stack, part 2
We select the best interviews from The Stack in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best of The Stack
A special episode featuring highlights from The Stack in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paris special: ‘Holiday’, ‘Les Inrockuptibles’ and ‘Voyage Voyage’
Paris special: We speak to art director Franck Durand from Holiday and the new Holiday Interiors and Gardens. Plus: Les Inrockuptibles editor-in-chief Carole Boinet and Voyage Voyage founders Evane Haziza-Bonnamour and Fabien Guyon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Harris from ‘72’, the Outdoor Recreation Archive and ‘Serviette’
We speak with Sarah Harris, editorial director of ‘72’ magazine; Chase Anderson, co-creator of the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State University; and Max Meighen, publisher of food title ‘Serviette’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Esquire UK’ refresh, a celebration of miniature books and ‘The Sartorialist Milano’
We speak with ‘Esquire UK’ editor in chief Teo van den Broeke about the title’s refresh. Plus: a celebration of miniature books with Veronica Ditting and Dal Chodha. Then: Scott Schuman’s ‘The Sartorialist Milano’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Garden & Gun’ new weddings title, a celebration of optimism with ‘Beau’ and new food mag ‘Toothsome’
We speak with Dave Dibenedetto from ‘Garden & Gun’ about its new wedding title ‘G&G Weddings’. Plus: Charlotte Roudaut from ‘Beau’ magazine. Then: DK Woon and Ashley Yun from new food title ‘Toothsome’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The return of ‘Love’ magazine, life on the road with ‘Advanture’ and Norway’s ‘Kapital’
We speak with Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane on the return of Love magazine. Plus: Alex Brown from Advanture and Claudia Sandor from leading Norwegian business title Kapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Latim Love’, ‘Marie Claire’, ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and the people shaping media
We speak with Bruna Castro from ‘Latim Love’, a new magazine dedicated to Latin America. Plus: Nikki Ogunnaike, editor in chief of Marie Claire US, Blake Abbie from ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and Jim Bilton on the people shaping the media today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A decade of MagCulture, ‘The World of Interiors’ mini issue, ‘Field Mag’ in print and an ode to T-Site
We celebrate 10 years of MagCulture with Jeremy Leslie; Emily Tobin from ‘The World of Interiors’; Graham Hiemstra from ‘Field Mag’; and why T-Site in Tokyo is an example to be followed when it comes to bookshops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘M International’: When a French legacy title publishes in English, plus the launch of ‘Equator’
We speak with Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, editorial director of ‘M Le magazine du Monde’ on the third issue of ‘M International’. Plus: Gavin Jacobson and Samanth Subramanian from the newly released ‘Equator’, a title taking a less Anglophone West-centric look at the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
London’s media moment, Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and ‘John Simons: Since 1955’
We speak with Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on London’s media moment, plus a conversation with Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and a celebration of 70 years of John Simons in ‘John Simons: Since 1955’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory
We speak with The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, on his recent changes to the paper, plus Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruthie Rogers’ lemon book with Ed Ruscha, St John at the bookshop and ‘Popeye’ in English
We speak with The River Cafe's Ruthie Rogers on her book ‘Squeeze Me’. Plus: W David Marx on the English edition of ‘Popeye’ and Trevor Gulliver on St John at the London Review Bookshop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A visit to ‘Público’ newsroom, ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’ and ‘AD at Home’
We visit the ‘Público’ newsroom to speak with editor Sónia Sapage. Plus: AD’s Amy Astley on new book ‘AD at Home’ and a preview of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Italy Segreta’ and ‘The Fence’
We speak with Marina Serena Cacciapuoti and Cesare Achille Cacciapuoti from ‘Italy Segreta’, a publication about all things Italy. Plus: Kieran Morris from witty British magazine ‘The Fence’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Mountain Gazette’, Mag to Mag highlights, ‘Manera Benelux’ and Sälä
We speak with the editor and owner of ‘Mountain Gazette’. Plus: Monocle’s Ed Stocker picks his highlights from Mag to Mag in Milan; ‘Manera’ launches a Benelux edition; and Finnish design title ‘Sälä’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A magazine about chairs, the art of set design and a celebration of music journalism
We speak with the editor of ‘Magazine C’, a title celebrating iconic chairs. Plus, Piers Hanmer talks set design in his book ‘Distracted by Fashion’, and ‘No Way Back’, a magazine celebrating music journalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lauren Sherman from Puck on US ‘Vogue’, ‘Saunter Magazine’ from Yakushima and Newspaper Club
Fashion journalist Lauren Sherman from Puck on US Vogue’s new head of editorial. Plus: the founding editor of ‘Saunter Magazine’, a title from Yakushima, Japan, and a look at the Newspaper Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NY special: Sarah Ball from ‘WSJ. Magazine’, a new mecca for print and the Case Sensitive conference
We speak with Sarah Ball, editor in chief of ‘WSJ. Magazine’. Plus: the founders of Library180, Nikki Igol and Steven Chaiken, and we preview Case Sensitive, a conference on the future of print.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An interview with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Plus: the team behind ‘Offal’
We speak with legendary photographer Bruce Weber on his new publication with Taschen, ‘My Education’. Plus: Roderick Stanley and Mark Blacklock from the print-audio title ‘Offal’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coffee-culture title ‘Standart’, new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and a preview of Indiecon
We speak with Michal Molcan and Luke Adams from the coffee title ‘Standart’. Plus: Giulia Ricci from new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and Nina Prader previews independent publishing festival Indiecon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Papier founder Taymoor Atighetchi, Charles Emmerson from ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger of ‘Edit’ magazine
We speak with Taymoor Atighetchi, founder of global stationery brand Papier. Plus: Charles Emmerson of new magazine ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger from ‘Edit’ magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brazil, Hydra and how magazines can partner with brands
James Laffar and Megan Wray Schertler from In Real Life Media. Plus: Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal on ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’, and the founder of ‘The Summer Hunter’, Ricardo Moreno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mina Al-Oraibi from ‘The National’, Guillaume Schmidt and David Kane on Patta and fashion-history title ‘Griffé’
We speak with the editor in chief of UAE newspaper ‘The National’. Plus: the team behind streetwear brand Patta on its magazine and ‘Griffé’, a fashion title looking at the history of luxury houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Microsoft’s new ‘Signal’ magazine, a special Japan issue of ‘L’étiquette’ and dogs-and-culture title ‘Bâtard’
We hear from Microsoft’s Steve Clayton about the company’s new magazine, ‘Signal’. Plus: Marc Beaugé from ‘L’étiquette’ on its Japan special issue and the co-founder of ‘Bâtard’, a French title on dogs and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Not a Playbook’, ‘Open Tennis’, ‘The Monocle Companion’ and Harry Nuriev’s latest installation
We speak with WeTransfer’s co-founder Damian Bradfield about his new book. Then: David Shaftel from ‘Open Tennis’, Harry Nuriev’s installation celebrating 25 years of 032c and Telekom Electronic Beats. Plus: ‘The Monocle Companion’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Vittles’ in print, ‘Berlin Review’, a book about Condé Nast and a Lithuanian printing house
We speak with Michael M Grynbaum, author of ‘Empire of the Elite’, which looks at the history of Condé Nast. Plus: ‘Vittles’ first print publication, a literary title from Berlin and Lithuanian printing house Kopa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver Spencer travel magazine ‘Secret Trips’, plus a decade of ‘Racquet’ and ‘Weinseller Journal’
We speak with menswear designer Oliver Spencer about his new travel publication, ‘Secret Trips’. Plus: we celebrate a decade of tennis title ‘Racquet’ and wine publication ‘Weinseller Journal’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michel Gaubert’s memoir, a Taschen legend, a sauna newsletter and Atlanta’s bookshop wine bar
We hear from iconic sound designer Michel Gaubert about his memoir Remixed. Plus: Jim Heimann from Taschen, a newsletter about saunas and the couple behind Atlanta’s Lucian Books and Wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Esquire’, ‘Alphabet’ and ‘Original Traveller’
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Michael Sebastian, editor in chief of ‘Esquire’. Plus: Donatien Grau and Thomas Lenthal from ‘Alphabet’. And: Tom Barber from Original Travel on its print title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yuji Machida, editor in chief of Japanese menswear title ‘Popeye’
This week we speak with the editor in chief of influential Japanese menswear title Popeye. Plus: we hear from Jamila Robinson and Joseph Hernandez from Bon Appétit, and an independent publishing house from Romania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mubi Editions, ‘i-D’ back in print and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’
We speak with Thom Bettridge, editor in chief of ‘i-D’, on its return to print. Plus: the launch of Mubi Editions, a publishing arm from the streaming platform, and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Sir!’, ‘Country Living’, ‘The Grand Tourist’ and the return of fashion catalogues
We speak with the team behind the new men’s title ‘Sir!’, plus 40 years of ‘Country Living’, a design podcast turned magazine – ‘The Grand Tourist’ – and fashion catalogues are back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Neptune Papers’, a Springsteen special and Exact Editions
We speak with Daytona Williams from Neptune Papers, plus a Springsteen special title from the team behind Pitch magazine and digital publishers Exact Editions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stellene Volandes from ‘Town & Country’ and ‘Elle Decor’. Plus Paul Benney from ‘Disco Pogo’
This week we speak with Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of ‘Town & Country’ and editorial and brand director of ‘Elle Decor’. Plus: Paul Benney from biannual electronic music title ‘Disco Pogo’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Aficionados’, ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ and Najwa Shihab
We speak with Iain Ainsworth, founder of ‘The Aficionados’. Plus: Anja Charbonneau on her cat magazine ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ annual Hot List and an interview with Indonesian news anchor Najwa Shihab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lala Books, Climax Books, Good Company Books and ‘Zeit Kunst’
We hear from Lala Books, Climax Books and Good Company Books. Plus, we review the new ‘Die Zeit’ supplement ‘Zeit Kunst’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 years of ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘Empire’ celebrates ‘Jaws’ and print loves the dire wolf
We’re celebrating two decades of menswear title ‘Fantastic Man’ with its co-founder and editor in chief, Gert Jonkers. Plus: the film magazine ‘Empire’ on ‘Jaws’ and we talk to the man who brought back the dire wolf about the importance of slow journalism for science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bianca Saunders’s new zine, ‘Like The Wind’ and Monocle’s Salone del Mobile newspaper
We speak with Simon Freeman, editor in chief of running title ‘Like The Wind’, about his plans for 2025 and partnerships ahead of the Boston Marathon. Then: fashion designer Bianca Saunders on her new zine, ‘38 Love Lane’, which explores her Jamaican heritage. Plus: Monocle’s associate editor, Grace Charlton, on our annual Salone del Mobile newspaper.See omnystudio.co
‘Never Too Small’ and ‘New Mountain Magazine’
We speak with the team behind ‘Never Too Small’, who turned a successful video channel into a magazine about small spaces. Plus: a new title for all the outdoor lovers – ‘New Mountain Magazine’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Kyiv Independent’ in print, the week at ‘The Atlantic’ and a Polish title partners with InPost
A bumper edition of ‘The Stack’. We look at ‘The Power Within’, the first print magazine from ‘The Kyiv Independent’. Then: we speak with David A Graham from ‘The Atlantic’ on how its editor in chief was mistakenly sent war plans by the US government. And: we hear how Poland’s oldest weekly-news magazine ‘Tygodnik Powszechny’ is par
Forbes House Madrid and the ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ revamps its food-and-drink coverage
We speak with the founder of Spainmedia, Andrés Rodríguez, on its partnership with Forbes for the brand’s first members club, Forbes House Madrid. Then we discuss the revamped food-and-drink coverage at ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ with Harriet Fitch Little.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Gourmet Traveller’ and ‘Objection’
We speak with Joanna Hunkin from Australian food-and-travel title ‘Gourmet Traveller’. Plus, Emmanuelle Goutal on her interiors title ‘Objection’, each issue of which is dedicated to a different room of a house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘M International’ and Gail’s magazine, ‘Companion’
We speak with the editorial director of ‘M Le Magazine du Monde’, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, on their new English-language edition: ‘M International’. Plus: the team behind British bakery Gail’s new print magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Cut’ in print
We speak with the editor in chief of ‘The Cut’, Lindsay Peoples. The online publication under the umbrella of ‘New York Magazine’ now has its own print edition. We also preview Monocle’s March issue with executive editor Christopher Lord and our annual travel title, ‘The Escapist’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 years of ‘Decanter’, Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle in Paris
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Amy Wislocki, editor of celebrated wine magazine ‘Decanter’. Plus: the winners of Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle’s new café and shop in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A food title for children, Manderley Press and Sixteen World
We speak with Cathy Olmedillas, founder of independent children’s publishing house Studio Anorak, about the company’s new food title for kids, ‘Chew’. Plus: Rebeka Russell from Manderley Press, a publisher dedicated to out-of-print books inspired by houses and places. And: Xavier Encinas from Sixteen World, a platform and magazine celebrating the power of photography See om
Print trends for 2025, Kennedy Vins Bons Vivants and a title on sign-painting
We speak with Steve Watson from Stack about print trends in 2025 and the popularity of titles dealing with sex and relationships. Also on the programme: we chat with Chris Kontos from ‘Kennedy’ magazine on his new wine bar in Athens and the world’s only publication about sign-painting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A cool newsstand in London, exhibition spaces in print and Spanish comics
This week on ‘The Stack’ we visit Shreeji News and Magazines on London’s Chiltern Street. Then: we discuss ‘Pina’, a magazine that works as an exhibition space in the form of a print title. Plus: we finally discover why the Spanish are so good at comic books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ and ‘In Palma’ celebrates 20 years
We take you to sunnier climes in this week’s edition of ‘The Stack’. We look at ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ with its editor, Chiara Rimella. Plus: we discuss ‘In Palma’ with its editor, Iván Terrasa, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of a book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tribute to Oliviero Toscani, ‘hellofrom’ and ‘Dogue’
We pay tribute to legendary Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani. Plus: the team behind ‘hellofrom’ on their city guides and kiosks. Then: ‘Dogue’ magazine, a fashion and lifestyle publication for dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Le Fooding’, ‘Footnote’ and ‘Wonderwhy’
This week we speak with Christine Doublet from French food guide ‘Le Fooding’. Plus two new magazines, ‘Footnote’ by Alex Hunting and ‘Wonderwhy’ by Hana Irena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part two
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens back at some of the best interviews of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part one
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best interviews of the year on ‘The Stack’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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