

The Stack
Monocle
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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Nov 1, 2025 • 35min
‘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.

Oct 25, 2025 • 37min
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.

Oct 18, 2025 • 28min
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory
Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post, discusses the need for reinvention at the paper, focusing on diversifying coverage and embracing multimedia formats. He shares insights on maintaining print viability while adapting to evolving reader habits. Nic Monisse, editor of Monocle's new Design Directory, talks about its launch, the magazine's fresh visual style, and the intrigue behind its collectible covers. Together, they explore the intersection of journalism and design in today's rapidly changing landscape.

Oct 11, 2025 • 42min
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.

Oct 4, 2025 • 29min
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.

Sep 27, 2025 • 29min
‘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.

Sep 20, 2025 • 40min
‘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.

Sep 13, 2025 • 36min
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.

Sep 6, 2025 • 35min
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.

Aug 30, 2025 • 42min
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.


