The Stack

<p>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. </p>

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.

12-21
27:58

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.

12-14
34:00

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.

12-07
27:20

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.

11-30
30:25

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.

11-23
31:49

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.

11-16
29:26

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.

11-09
31:42

The redesign of Brazil’s largest daily, plus a new magazine on transport

This week we speak with Sérgio Dávila, editor in chief of Brazil’s largest daily newspaper, ‘Folha de São Paulo’, on the paper’s redesign and its coverage of the US election. Plus: ‘Vehicle’, a new magazine with a fresh approach to transportation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-02
27:42

A photography special

We speak with Ghislain Pascal from The Little Black Gallery about the opening of Boys! Boys! Boys! Gallery Café, a new cultural hub for queer and gay fine-art photography. Plus: we discuss the art of wildlife pictures with the winners of the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-26
30:25

Open season for new magazines

This week on ‘The Stack’ we feature two new magazines. The first is ‘AFM’, a new title on sex and relationships published by dating app Feeld. Plus: ‘Open Tennis’, a new publication by David Shaftel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-19
28:04

Print expansion

This week on The Stack, Rob Orchard from ‘Delayed Gratification’ tells us about design changes in his magazine and their new book ‘Misc: A compendium of delightfully random facts’. Plus: ‘Condé Nast Traveller’ expands to Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-12
34:16

A leading Hungarian media group and a decade of ‘Design Anthology’

We speak with Zoltan Varga, CEO and chairman of Central Media, one of the biggest media groups in Hungary. Plus: ‘Design Anthology’ celebrates a decade with new editors in chief Simone Schultz and Jeremy Smart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-05
34:49

Kiosk culture

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Arman Naféei on his new kiosk at the heart of Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, Kiosk-o-thèque, a clever mix of gallery, bookshop and podcast studio. Plus: how can a food magazine cover the upcoming US elections? Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ tells us how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-28
31:29

‘Reporters’, ‘Near+Far’ and ‘La Septième Obsession’

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with the team behind ‘Reporters’ magazine, a literary reportage publication from Ukraine. Plus a new travel title based in Dubai and French cinema publication ‘La Septième Obsession’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-21
31:43

Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of ‘The Wall Street Journal’

We speak with Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of ‘The Wall Street Journal’. Plus: Joshua Glass, founder of ‘Family Style’ magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-14
28:45

‘Foreign Affairs’ and ‘Monochromator’

This week on ‘The Stack’, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller speaks with Justin Vogt, the executive editor of ‘Foreign Affairs’ magazine, which since its launch in 1922 has published essays by presidents, generals and ambassadors. And Monocle’s Anita Riotta talks to Alex Heeyeon Kil, editor in chief of the new title ‘Monochromator’, which investigates the political layers of our entertainment culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-07
29:23

The art of film posters, Venice Film Festival and ‘Playground’ magazine

We discuss the art of the film poster with Tony Nourmand, editor and publisher of ‘1001 Movie Posters: Designs of the Times’. We also check in with film critic Karen Krizanovich about how the press is paying close attention to the Venice Film Festival this year and celebrate Stockholm and Vilnius-based ‘Playground’ magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
42:25

Monocle’s creative director, Indiecon 2024 and mid-century modern delights

We speak with Monocle’s creative director, Richard Spencer Powell, about the September issue and its stunning cover, which asks us, “Where next?” Also on the programme: Nina Prader, the curator of Indiecon, tells us what to expect at next month’s event in Hamburg and journalist Dominic Bradbury on his new book, ‘Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
27:15

Richard Turley on the redesign of ‘Rolling Stone’ and his work at ‘Interview’

We speak with celebrated creative director and graphic designer Richard Turley about his work with ‘Interview’ magazine and his redesign of ‘Rolling Stone’. We also pay a visit to ‘The Kyiv Independent’ newsroom to meet its editor in chief, Olga Rudenko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-17
26:59

‘Italy Segreta’, ‘M Le magazine du Monde’, ‘BSKT’ and the Olympic Broadcasting Services

We speak with the founder of ‘Italy Segreta’, a title about all things Italy. Plus: Marie-Pierre Lannelongue from ‘M Le magazine du Monde’; ‘BSKT’, which is all about basketball culture; and Yiannis Exarchos, the CEO of the Olympic Broadcasting Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-10
47:23

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