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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 11, 2025 • 32min
‘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 4, 2025 • 30min
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part two
Emanuele Farnetti, Editor-in-chief of La Repubblica magazines, discusses his strategy behind launching a new men's magazine, addressing the challenges of print media today. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, a contributor to The New York Times, shares insights into a fresh interview series that promotes meaningful dialogue. They delve into the importance of authenticity in journalism, the complexities of interviewing diverse subjects, and the rich cultural narratives emerging from lesser-known mountain regions. It's a dynamic exploration of modern journalism and print's evolution.
Dec 28, 2024 • 30min
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 21, 2024 • 28min
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 14, 2024 • 34min
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 7, 2024 • 27min
A New York cinema turns to print, Tyler Mitchell and Magculture’s year in magazines
This week we look at ‘The Metrograph’, a new print title from celebrated New York cinema Metrograph. Plus photographer Tyler Mitchell on his award-winning work and Jeremy Leslie from Magculture reviews the year in magazines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2024 • 30min
The Leading Hotels of the World book series and Brazilian publisher, Afluente
We speak with Spencer Bailey, in charge of the five-volume ‘The Leading Hotels Book Series’ celebrating luxury in global hospitality. Plus we discuss the success of Brazilian publishing house, Afluente, with Julius Wiedemann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2024 • 32min
A celebration of ‘10 Magazine’ with Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou
Monocle’s fashion director Natalie Theodosi talks with Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou from ‘10 Magazine’ about her successful career in fashion media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2024 • 29min
Monocle in Dubai, The Stack x The Menu and a magazine about breakfasts
We head to the UAE to talk about ‘The Monocle 100: Dubai’. Plus: ‘The Stack’ collaborates with ‘The Menu’ to talk about the boom in food magazines and we flick through ‘Morgenmete’, a title dedicated to breakfasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 9, 2024 • 32min
The first issue of ‘Harper’s Bazaar Intérieurs’ and a media company for insiders
We speak with Isis-Colombe Combréas, founder of ‘Milk Magazine’ and ‘Milk Decoration’, and also editor in chief of the newly released ‘Harper’s Bazaar Interieurs’. We also speak media and US elections with Dylan Byers, founding partner and senior correspondent at ‘Puck’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
