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...
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
The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’
3/28/2026
We speak with Gzero Media founder, Ian Bremmer, and the force behind its satirical ‘Puppet Regime’, Alex Kliment. Then: Hélène Werner and Nicolas Stavros Niarchos on ‘Now Voyager’, their new title for longform reporting.
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Duración:00:28:00
Nicholas Thompson, Italian publishing house Iperborea and ‘Mortise & Tenon’
3/21/2026
We speak with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, about growth and the magazine’s plans for 2026. Plus: Pietro Biancardi from Italian publishing house Iperborea and Joshua Klein from woodworking magazine ‘Mortise & Tenon’.
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Duración:00:37:09
Ro Tajima from ‘Brutus’, Nelson Ng from ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from ‘Guzzle’
3/14/2026
We speak with Ro Tajima, editor in chief of iconic Japanese publication ‘Brutus’, plus Nelson Ng from meditative travel magazine ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from Irish food title ‘Guzzle’.
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Duración:00:29:50
A magazine about artists in New York’s service industry, a cliché-avoidant travel title and a platform for listening culture
3/7/2026
Adele Blanton and Elliott Rosenberg join from ‘Waiting’ magazine, a title dedicated to artists in New York’s service industry. Plus: Kade Krichko from travel title ‘Ori’ and Phil Argent from listening-culture platform ‘Tracks & Tales’.
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Duración:00:30:21
The enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine, culture title ‘Get Familiar’ and family memoir ‘Ausländer’
2/28/2026
We speak with Michael Moritz about local journalism and his family memoir ‘Ausländer’. Plus: we consider the enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine and Dutch hip-hop title ‘Get Familiar’.
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Duración:00:38:54
‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, ‘Arch+’ and ‘Sanayi313 Paper’
2/21/2026
We speak with Chris Cotonou from film publication A Rabbit’s Foot. Plus: Anh-Linh Ngo from German architecture and urbanism title Arch+ on going bilingual. And: Sidni Karavil on Turkish title Sanayi313 Paper’s 10th anniversary.
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Duración:00:34:24
Martina Mondadori from ‘Cabana’, Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ and Stephanie Madewell from ‘Heartbeat’
2/14/2026
We speak with Martina Mondadori, founder and editor in chief of ‘Cabana’. Plus: Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ on the new issue celebrating Italian-American cuisine and Stephanie Madewell on ‘Heartbeat’, a new title exploring the emotion of sound.
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Duración:00:29:03
A new era for ‘Pitchfork’, ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and the launch of ‘The Mortar’
2/7/2026
We speak with Mano Sundaresan, head of editorial content for ‘Pitchfork’. Plus the team behind ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and Steven Watson from Stack Magazines launches ‘The Mortar’.
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Duración:00:42:33
The relaunch of ‘Roads & Kingdoms’, new Parisian literary journal ‘Souvenir’ and psychedelic art and literature mag ‘Elastic’
1/31/2026
We speak with ‘Roads & Kingdoms’ co-founder Nathan Thornburgh. Plus: in conversation with the founders of ‘Souvenir’, Augusta Sagnelli and Kyle Berlin, and Hillary Brenhouse from ‘Elastic’, a magazine dedicated to psychedelic art and literature.
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Duración:00:47:00
‘Vogue Italia’ celebrates Valentino and ‘A Night at Davé’, a book of Polaroids from the legendary Parisian restaurant
1/24/2026
We speak with Francesca Ragazzi, head of editorial content for Vogue Italia. Plus: we hear from famed restaurateur Davé in his new book, ‘A Night at Davé’, featuring Polaroids from his legendary Parisian restaurant.
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Duración:00:30:06
‘Cultured at Home’, the new spin-off title from ‘Cultured’, plus ‘Playground’ and fresh Swiss title ‘Akut’
1/17/2026
We speak with Cultured founder and editor in chief Sarah G Harrelson on new spin-off title Cultured at Home and guest editor Alexandra Cunningham Cameron. Plus: Playground’s Austė Skrupskytė Cullbrand and Akut’s Leila Alder.
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Duración:00:31:33
‘GQ France’, 15 years of ‘Delayed Gratification’ and new Australian title ‘The Story’
1/10/2026
We celebrate 15 years of Delayed Gratification with Rob Orchard. Plus: Chris Harrigan of new Australian title The Story and speak with the head of editorial content for GQ France, Claire Hazan.
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Duración:00:36:08
The best of The Stack, part 2
1/3/2026
We select the best interviews from The Stack in 2025.
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Duración:00:29:57
The best of The Stack
12/27/2025
A special episode featuring highlights from The Stack in 2025.
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Duración:00:30:27
Paris special: ‘Holiday’, ‘Les Inrockuptibles’ and ‘Voyage Voyage’
12/20/2025
Paris special: We speak to art director Franck Durand from Holiday and the new Holiday Interiors and Gardens. Plus: Les Inrockuptibles editor-in-chief Carole Boinet and Voyage Voyage founders Evane Haziza-Bonnamour and Fabien Guyon.
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Duración:00:32:55
Sarah Harris from ‘72’, the Outdoor Recreation Archive and ‘Serviette’
12/13/2025
We speak with Sarah Harris, editorial director of ‘72’ magazine; Chase Anderson, co-creator of the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State University; and Max Meighen, publisher of food title ‘Serviette’.
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Duración:00:41:30
‘Esquire UK’ refresh, a celebration of miniature books and ‘The Sartorialist Milano’
12/6/2025
We speak with ‘Esquire UK’ editor in chief Teo van den Broeke about the title’s refresh. Plus: a celebration of miniature books with Veronica Ditting and Dal Chodha. Then: Scott Schuman’s ‘The Sartorialist Milano’.
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Duración:00:40:54
‘Garden & Gun’ new weddings title, a celebration of optimism with ‘Beau’ and new food mag ‘Toothsome’
11/29/2025
We speak with Dave Dibenedetto from ‘Garden & Gun’ about its new wedding title ‘G&G Weddings’. Plus: Charlotte Roudaut from ‘Beau’ magazine. Then: DK Woon and Ashley Yun from new food title ‘Toothsome’.
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Duración:00:39:58
The return of ‘Love’ magazine, life on the road with ‘Advanture’ and Norway’s ‘Kapital’
11/22/2025
We speak with Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane on the return of Love magazine. Plus: Alex Brown from Advanture and Claudia Sandor from leading Norwegian business title Kapital.
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Duración:00:36:35
‘Latim Love’, ‘Marie Claire’, ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and the people shaping media
11/15/2025
We speak with Bruna Castro from ‘Latim Love’, a new magazine dedicated to Latin America. Plus: Nikki Ogunnaike, editor in chief of Marie Claire US, Blake Abbie from ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and Jim Bilton on the people shaping the media today.
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Duración:00:45:17