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The Stack

Monocle 100 episodes Latest May 30, 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

The art of cartography, a cool magazine shop in Vienna, ‘Wiewienwohnt’ and a magazine event in Portland  Jun 6, 2026 1800 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 May 30, 2026 2062 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 May 23, 2026 1768 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’ May 16, 2026 1664 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’ May 9, 2026 2284 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’ May 2, 2026 1682 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 Apr 25, 2026 1949 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 Apr 18, 2026 1708 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’ Apr 11, 2026 1807 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 Apr 4, 2026 2184 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’ Mar 28, 2026 1680 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’ Mar 21, 2026 2229 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.

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