Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 34m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (38)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper. 

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Recent Episodes

The art of cartography, a cool magazine shop in Vienna, ‘Wiewienwohnt’ and a magazine event in Portland

Jun 06, 2026 30m

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…

The appeal of the Panini World Cup album, ‘Italy Segreta’ first book and Mouthwash Studio’s new magazine

May 30, 2026 34m

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…

The ‘L’Équipe’ magazine redesign, the new ‘Hotels Above Par’ print newspaper and the ‘Vogue Romania’ launch

May 23, 2026 29m

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…

A conversation with Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’

May 16, 2026 27m

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…

‘GQ Middle East’, ‘Design Anthology’ and ‘Quiet Media’

May 09, 2026 38m

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…

The launch of ‘Esquire France’, magCulture at Selfridges, ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and ‘Mandag Morgen’

May 02, 2026 28m

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…

Compact spaces with ‘Sloft’, the art of doodling with Mr Doodle and The Monocle Timekeeping Special

Apr 25, 2026 32m

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…

South Africa’s design title ‘House and Leisure’, car magazine ‘Motor Sport’ and the business of Newsstand

Apr 18, 2026 28m

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 30m

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…

‘Beauty Papers’, ‘The Island’ and the complete visual record of the Pet Shop Boys

Apr 04, 2026 36m

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…

The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’

Mar 28, 2026 28m

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…

Nicholas Thompson, Italian publishing house Iperborea and ‘Mortise & Tenon’

Mar 21, 2026 37m

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…

Ro Tajima from ‘Brutus’, Nelson Ng from ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from ‘Guzzle’

Mar 14, 2026 29m

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…

A magazine about artists in New York’s service industry, a cliché-avoidant travel title and a platform for listening culture

Mar 07, 2026 30m

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…

The enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine, culture title ‘Get Familiar’ and family memoir ‘Ausländer’

Feb 28, 2026 38m

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…

‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, ‘Arch+’ and ‘Sanayi313 Paper’

Feb 21, 2026 34m

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…

Martina Mondadori from ‘Cabana’, Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ and Stephanie Madewell from ‘Heartbeat’

Feb 14, 2026 29m

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…

A new era for ‘Pitchfork’, ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and the launch of ‘The Mortar’

Feb 07, 2026 42m

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…

The relaunch of ‘Roads & Kingdoms’, new Parisian literary journal ‘Souvenir’ and psychedelic art and literature mag ‘Elastic’

Jan 31, 2026 47m

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…

‘Vogue Italia’ celebrates Valentino and ‘A Night at Davé’, a book of Polaroids from the legendary Parisian restaurant

Jan 24, 2026 30m

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…

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