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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Lala Books, Climax Books, Good Company Books and ‘Zeit Kunst’
4/26/2025
We hear from Lala Books, Climax Books and Good Company Books. Plus, we review the new ‘Die Zeit’ supplement ‘Zeit Kunst’.
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Duration:00:44:16
20 years of ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘Empire’ celebrates ‘Jaws’ and print loves the dire wolf
4/19/2025
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.
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Duration:00:32:45
Bianca Saunders’s new zine, ‘Like The Wind’ and Monocle’s Salone del Mobile newspaper
4/12/2025
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.
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Duration:00:29:34
‘Never Too Small’ and ‘New Mountain Magazine’
4/5/2025
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’.
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Duration:00:26:23
‘The Kyiv Independent’ in print, the week at ‘The Atlantic’ and a Polish title partners with InPost
3/29/2025
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.
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Duration:00:32:52
Forbes House Madrid and the ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ revamps its food-and-drink coverage
3/22/2025
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.
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Duration:00:27:49
‘Gourmet Traveller’ and ‘Objection’
3/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:26:01
‘M International’ and Gail’s magazine, ‘Companion’
3/8/2025
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.
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Duration:00:29:41
‘The Cut’ in print
3/1/2025
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’.
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Duration:00:29:59
50 years of ‘Decanter’, Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle in Paris
2/22/2025
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.
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Duration:00:31:53
A food title for children, Manderley Press and Sixteen World
2/15/2025
We speak with Cathy Olmedillas, founder of independent children’s publishing house Studio Anorak, about the company’s new food title for kids, ‘Chew’. Plus: Rebeka Russell from Manderley Press, a publisher dedicated to out-of-print books inspired by houses and places. And: Xavier Encinas from Sixteen World, a platform and magazine celebrating the power of photography
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Duration:00:37:27
Print trends for 2025, Kennedy Vins Bons Vivants and a title on sign-painting
2/8/2025
We speak with Steve Watson from Stack about print trends in 2025 and the popularity of titles dealing with sex and relationships. Also on the programme: we chat with Chris Kontos from ‘Kennedy’ magazine on his new wine bar in Athens and the world’s only publication about sign-painting.
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Duration:00:34:43
A cool newsstand in London, exhibition spaces in print and Spanish comics
2/1/2025
This week on ‘The Stack’ we visit Shreeji News and Magazines on London’s Chiltern Street. Then: we discuss ‘Pina’, a magazine that works as an exhibition space in the form of a print title. Plus: we finally discover why the Spanish are so good at comic books.
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Duration:00:40:16
‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ and ‘In Palma’ celebrates 20 years
1/25/2025
We take you to sunnier climes in this week’s edition of ‘The Stack’. We look at ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ with its editor, Chiara Rimella. Plus: we discuss ‘In Palma’ with its editor, Iván Terrasa, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of a book.
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Duration:00:27:38
A tribute to Oliviero Toscani, ‘hellofrom’ and ‘Dogue’
1/18/2025
We pay tribute to legendary Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani. Plus: the team behind ‘hellofrom’ on their city guides and kiosks. Then: ‘Dogue’ magazine, a fashion and lifestyle publication for dogs.
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Duration:00:27:25
‘Le Fooding’, ‘Footnote’ and ‘Wonderwhy’
1/11/2025
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.
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Duration:00:31:50
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part two
1/4/2025
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens back at some of the best interviews of the year.
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Duration:00:30:14
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part one
12/28/2024
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best interviews of the year on ‘The Stack’.
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Duration:00:30:08
The new Pirelli calendar and ‘Le Monde’ turns 80
12/21/2024
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.
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Duration:00:27:58
The power of print
12/14/2024
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.
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Duration:00:34:00