The Stack

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.

Yuji Machida, the editor in chief of 'Popeye', a landmark Japanese menswear magazine, shares insights on the publication's influential role in shaping fashion and culture in Japan. He discusses the magazine's evolution, adapting to modern trends while maintaining its unique identity. Vlad Mihai, a creative force behind a Romanian publishing house and barbershop, shares his vision of merging these spaces into community hubs. Meanwhile, Jamila Robinson explores the artistry of beverages in culinary culture, revealing how drinks influence social habits and dining experiences.

We speak with Thom Bettridge, editor in chief of ‘i-D’, on its return to print. Plus: the launch of Mubi Editions, a publishing arm from the streaming platform, and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with the team behind the new men’s title ‘Sir!’, plus 40 years of ‘Country Living’, a design podcast turned magazine – ‘The Grand Tourist’ – and fashion catalogues are back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Daytona Williams from Neptune Papers, plus a Springsteen special title from the team behind Pitch magazine and digital publishers Exact Editions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we speak with Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of ‘Town & Country’ and editorial and brand director of ‘Elle Decor’. Plus: Paul Benney from biannual electronic music title ‘Disco Pogo’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Iain Ainsworth, founder of ‘The Aficionados’. Plus: Anja Charbonneau on her cat magazine ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ annual Hot List and an interview with Indonesian news anchor Najwa Shihab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Lala Books, Climax Books and Good Company Books. Plus, we review the new ‘Die Zeit’ supplement ‘Zeit Kunst’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating two decades of menswear title ‘Fantastic Man’ with its co-founder and editor in chief, Gert Jonkers. Plus: the film magazine ‘Empire’ on ‘Jaws’ and we talk to the man who brought back the dire wolf about the importance of slow journalism for science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.