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The Stack

The Stack

Monocle 100 Episodes Sep 19, 2026

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

Canada’s ‘Lyle’ magazine, surf photography with Jeff Divine and Typographia: A Modern Fair for Print Culture 
Canada’s ‘Lyle’ magazine, surf photography with Jeff Divine and Typographia: A Modern Fair for Print Culture  Sep 19, 2026 2202 Libreria’s Aaron Hicklin on its new independent book fair Typographia. Plus: the team behind ‘Lyle’ magazine celebrate Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Then: Jeff Divine celebrates five decades of his surf photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rebirth of the American newsstand
The rebirth of the American newsstand Sep 12, 2026 1826 We celebrate the American newsstand with Vico Puentes from TOMO mags in Austin and Stacy Mitchell from Bold Magazine Shop in Portland. And: Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, previews the publication’s new issue and book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six decades of ‘Mountain Gazette’, ‘The Signal’ and ‘Thirty Cabins: Stories’
Six decades of ‘Mountain Gazette’, ‘The Signal’ and ‘Thirty Cabins: Stories’ Sep 5, 2026 2043 We celebrate 60 years of Mountain Gazette with their editor Mike Rogge. Plus: Josh Riedel on his latest project, Thirty Cabins: Stories and Hywel Mills from The Signal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forty years of ‘Australian Geographic’, ‘Desired Essays’ and Hamburg's Coffee Table Mags
Forty years of ‘Australian Geographic’, ‘Desired Essays’ and Hamburg's Coffee Table Mags Aug 29, 2026 1822 We celebrate four decades of ‘Australian Geographic’ with its editor in chief, Karen McGhee. Plus: Anastasia Pappa from ‘Desired Essays’ in Athens and Thorsten Keller from independent magazine shop Coffee Table Mags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Persona’, ‘Like the Wind’ and ‘Godmothers of AI’
‘Persona’, ‘Like the Wind’ and ‘Godmothers of AI’ Aug 22, 2026 2242 We speak with Grace O’Neill and Paulina Paige Ortega from the new title ‘Persona’. Plus: Simon Freeman on the expansion of ‘Like the Wind’ and Claire Belhassine from ‘Godmothers of AI’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘The Bowery Review’, ‘Folkestone Foghorn’, ‘Fighting for Your Right to Party’ and Indiecon 2026
‘The Bowery Review’, ‘Folkestone Foghorn’, ‘Fighting for Your Right to Party’ and Indiecon 2026 Aug 15, 2026 2490 We speak with Tim Latterner from humorous New York publication The Bowery Review. Plus: Simon Richmond from Folkestone Foghorn, Jung Wooyoung on his new book featuring 100 Korean music gems and a preview of Indiecon 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Blanc’, ‘Love Want’ and ‘The Japanese Tattoo’
‘Blanc’, ‘Love Want’ and ‘The Japanese Tattoo’ Aug 8, 2026 1828 We speak with Teneshia Carr from ‘Blanc’ magazine, head to Australia to hear from Bartolomeo Celestino from ‘Love Want’ and Manami Okazaki on her new book ‘The Japanese Tattoo’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s ‘Med, Mountains & More’, the puzzling ‘La Settimana Enigmistica’ and China’s booming magazine scene
Monocle’s ‘Med, Mountains & More’, the puzzling ‘La Settimana Enigmistica’ and China’s booming magazine scene Aug 1, 2026 1646 We speak with Monocle’s Andrew Tuck and Richard Spencer-Powell about Med, Mountains & More. Plus: we hear from the editor of Italian puzzle magazine ‘La Settimana Enigmistica’ and Salomé Grouard on China’s booming magazine scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories from the mountains with ‘Montamont’, the new ‘Different Leaf’ and wine in print
Stories from the mountains with ‘Montamont’, the new ‘Different Leaf’ and wine in print Jul 25, 2026 2034 Mike and Isabella Rabensteiner on Montamont, their magazine about mountains. Plus: Michael Kusek, the founder of Different Leaf, a title about cannabis culture; and Chandra Kurt on her book High-Altitude Vineyards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Mondes’ by Belmond and a book for typography aficionados
‘Mondes’ by Belmond and a book for typography aficionados Jul 18, 2026 1825 We speak with Belmond’s global brand and content director, Jonathan Openshaw, about its annual print title, Mondes. Plus: Designer Richard Ardagh on his book Type Archived – A Visual Journey Through Typographic HistorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A visit to ‘The National’ headquarters and Dino Simonett’s book with Comme des Garçons Parfums
A visit to ‘The National’ headquarters and Dino Simonett’s book with Comme des Garçons Parfums Jul 11, 2026 1769 We pay a visit to ‘The National’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi to hear from its editor in chief, Mina al-Oraibi. Plus: publisher Dino Simonett talks about his latest projects, including the book ‘Comme des Garçons Parfums 1994-2027’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dogstar Press, ‘Open Tennis’ and The Hydra Book Club
Dogstar Press, ‘Open Tennis’ and The Hydra Book Club Jul 4, 2026 2504 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.

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