

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
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Apr 26, 2025 • 44min
Lala Books, Climax Books, Good Company Books and ‘Zeit Kunst’
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.

Apr 19, 2025 • 33min
20 years of ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘Empire’ celebrates ‘Jaws’ and print loves the dire wolf
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.

Apr 12, 2025 • 30min
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 5, 2025 • 26min
‘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.

Mar 29, 2025 • 33min
‘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 information.

Mar 22, 2025 • 28min
Forbes House Madrid and the ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ revamps its food-and-drink coverage
We speak with the founder of Spainmedia, Andrés Rodríguez, on its partnership with Forbes for the brand’s first members club, Forbes House Madrid. Then we discuss the revamped food-and-drink coverage at ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ with Harriet Fitch Little.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2025 • 26min
‘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 8, 2025 • 30min
‘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 1, 2025 • 30min
‘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.

Feb 22, 2025 • 32min
50 years of ‘Decanter’, Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle in Paris
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Amy Wislocki, editor of celebrated wine magazine ‘Decanter’. Plus: the winners of Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle’s new café and shop in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


