The Monocle Weekly

Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.

Laura Horta from Osteria Angelina

We speak with Laura Horta, co-founder of London’s Osteria Angelina. The new space in Spitalfields is a celebration of Itameshi, a cuisine that combines the flavours and ingredients of Italian and Japanese food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-02
09:49

Alessandra Montagne: Brazil’s star chef in Paris

We speak with Rio-born Alessandra Montagne, the star Brazilian chef behind Paris restaurants Nosso and Tempero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-29
10:14

An apéro with French funk artist Odetto

We speak with French singer Odetto abut the summer sounds of his latest album, ‘Sunset Radio’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-28
08:25

The return of Kitsuné Musique with Antoine Kenobi Ressaussière

We speak to Antoine Kenobi Ressaussière about Kitsuné Musique, the music arm of Maison Kitsuné, which is back with plenty of new releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-22
16:21

Qing Wang’s Chinese podcast on relations with Europe and the West

Her podcast, ‘The Weirdo’, has attracted millions of particularly younger Chinese listeners. She speaks with Monocle’s Chris Cermak about differing perceptions of politics in China, Europe and the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-15
22:32

Petra Costa’s documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, on the rise of evangelical influence in Brazil

We speak with Petra Costa about her new Netflix documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, a look at the rising evangelical influence in Brazilian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-14
12:15

Charlotte Cardin talks music, Canadian soft power and the success of her song ‘Feel Good’

We speak with Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin from our studio in Paris. She discusses her future music plans and how the song ‘Feel Good’ came to capture the airwaves this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-08
14:06

The summer of Speedo: Doug Conklyn, Speedo’s senior vice-president of global design, tells us more

We speak with Doug Conklyn, Speedo’s senior vice-president of global design, on the return of the brief and the power of the Speedo brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-07
16:03

Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album, ‘Schegge’

We speak with Italian singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi, who’s back with his fourth album, ‘Schegge’, a fitting soundtrack to hot summer days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-02
11:34

Brazil’s singing ambassador: Antonio Patriota discusses diplomacy and his new album ‘Meio do Céu’

We speak with Brazil’s ambassador to the UK, Antonio Patriota. Besides discussing diplomacy, Patriota talks about music and his new album, ‘Meio do Céu’, a great mix of samba, blues and even fado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-01
19:25

Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of French hotel group Beaumier, on travel trends and Grand Hotel Belvedere

We speak with Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of Beaumier. The rapidly growing group has just added another property to its portfolio, Grand Hotel Belvedere, which is set in the Bernese Alps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-25
12:28

Brazilian superstar Liniker on her album, ‘Caju’, and how her name was inspired by Gary Lineker

We speak with Brazilian superstar Liniker about her latest album, ‘Caju’, her European tour and how her name was indeed inspired by British former footballer Gary Lineker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-23
12:21

A conversation with Yoasobi, Japan’s biggest international act

We speak with Japanese duo Yoasobi about their recent gigs in Europe, how they became the biggest international music act from Japan and the literary origin of their music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-17
08:33

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival

This week we feature the inaugural edition of the De Beauvoir Jazz Festival, taking place in London on 11 and 12 July. We hear from its founder, Payal Wadhwa, and artistic director, Peter Horsfall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-27
14:53

Louane

This week on The Monocle Weekly we speak with French singer Louane, who is representing France in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with a powerful ballad about her late mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-12
11:42

Lorcan Finnegan, director of ‘The Surfer’

We speak with Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan about his new film, ‘The Surfer’, a sweaty psychological thriller featuring Nicolas Cage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-08
09:35

Carlita

We speak with Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita about fashion, music and her latest mix compilation for London club Fabric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-06
12:25

Izak Senbahar, owner, The Mark Hotel

We speak with the owner of a New York institution, The Mark Hotel. The hotel on the Upper East Side is preparing to host the stars of the Met Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-01
22:29

Scott Kennedy on documentary filmmaking and public health

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scott Kennedy’s 2023 film about vaccine hesitancy in the US, ‘Shot in the Arm’, is back in the news. Monocle’s Christopher Cermak spoke with the filmmaker about the documentary's renewed relevance amid Robert F Kennedy Jr’s tenure as health secretary, as well as the other conspiracy-fuelled documentaries that he is working on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-12
17:02

Shura

We speak with British singer-songwriter Shura about her upcoming album, ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’, which is full of ethereal vocals and synths, and packs an emotional punch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-02
15:03

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