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The Stack

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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. 

Episodes

‘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.

Jun 14, 202546 min

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.

Jun 07, 202534 min

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.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 202530 min

‘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.

Apr 05, 202526 min

‘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 partnering with logistics company InPost to improve its distribution. Plus: we meet vintage-magazine collector Andrew Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Mar 29, 202533 min

‘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.

Mar 15, 202526 min

‘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.

Mar 08, 202530 min

‘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.

Mar 01, 202530 min

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 15, 202537 min

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.

Feb 08, 202535 min

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.

Feb 01, 202540 min

‘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.

Jan 25, 202528 min

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.

Jan 18, 202527 min

‘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.

Jan 11, 202532 min

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.

Dec 28, 202430 min

The new Pirelli calendar and ‘Le Monde’ turns 80

We speak with photographer Ethan James Green about bringing sensuality back to the 2025 edition of the iconic Pirelli calendar. We also celebrate 80 years of France’s leading daily, ‘Le Monde’, speaking with its president and publisher, Louis Dreyfus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 202428 min

The power of print

We speak with Simon Lovermann, founder and artistic director of ‘Der Greif’ magazine. Then: Megan Wray Schertler from ‘Weröld Archive’ on how to run magazines. Plus: Sam Cochran from ‘AD’ reveals the AD100 list of the best designers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202434 min
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