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Mar 12, 2025 • 15min
‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmonie de Paris will find out more about the music that in the 1970s dominated airwaves around the world, including, of course, in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 33min
And the Oscar goes to...
To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Plus, we invite film critic Karen Krizanovich to discuss this year’s nominees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2025 • 17min
Carlos Diehz
Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping onto a film set for the first time and how his background in architecture unexpectedly prepared him for acting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2025 • 14min
Catarina Portas, A Vida Portuguesa
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of Catarina Portas’ homeware brand, A Vida Portuguesa, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited her to create a pop-up shop in its Design Store. We spoke with Catarina about her collaboration with the museum and the importance of keeping craft traditions in Portugal alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 2025 • 16min
Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles, ‘I’m Still Here’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Here’. The film is already one of Brazil’s most successful-ever features and has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Torres. The film tells the story of Eunice Paiva, who became an activist after her husband disappeared during the country’s military dictatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 12min
Pierre-Olivier Persin, special make-up effects designer, ‘The Substance’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-horror satire was nominated for five Baftas and five Oscars, including best picture, best director for Coralie Fargeat, best actress for Demi Moore, and best makeup and hairstyling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2024 • 18min
‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk From The South China Sea’
Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans talks to DJ Norsicaa, curator of ‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk from the South China Sea’, the newest album by independent label Soundway Records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2024 • 15min
Sofie Royer
Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Austrian singer Sofie Royer about her new album, ‘Young-Girl Forever’. The electro-pop record paints the contradictions of being a female artist today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2024 • 17min
Babymorocco
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to rising star Babymorocco. The singer’s debut album, ‘Amour’, is a poppy mix of crunchy synths and sexy vibrations, and will be released on 6 December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2024 • 14min
Rogê
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian musician Rogê about his new album, ‘Curyman II’, a celebration of samba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


