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
‘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
A decade of MagCulture, ‘The World of Interiors’ mini issue, ‘Field Mag’ in print and an ode to T-Site
11/8/2025
We celebrate 10 years of MagCulture with Jeremy Leslie; Emily Tobin from ‘The World of Interiors’; Graham Hiemstra from ‘Field Mag’; and why T-Site in Tokyo is an example to be followed when it comes to bookshops.
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Duración:00:45:28
‘M International’: When a French legacy title publishes in English, plus the launch of ‘Equator’
11/1/2025
We speak with Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, editorial director of ‘M Le magazine du Monde’ on the third issue of ‘M International’. Plus: Gavin Jacobson and Samanth Subramanian from the newly released ‘Equator’, a title taking a less Anglophone West-centric look at the world.
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Duración:00:34:42
London’s media moment, Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and ‘John Simons: Since 1955’
10/25/2025
We speak with Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on London’s media moment, plus a conversation with Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and a celebration of 70 years of John Simons in ‘John Simons: Since 1955’
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Duración:00:37:23
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory
10/18/2025
We speak with The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, on his recent changes to the paper, plus Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory.
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Duración:00:27:46
Ruthie Rogers’ lemon book with Ed Ruscha, St John at the bookshop and ‘Popeye’ in English
10/11/2025
We speak with The River Cafe's Ruthie Rogers on her book ‘Squeeze Me’. Plus: W David Marx on the English edition of ‘Popeye’ and Trevor Gulliver on St John at the London Review Bookshop.
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Duración:00:42:03
A visit to ‘Público’ newsroom, ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’ and ‘AD at Home’
10/4/2025
We visit the ‘Público’ newsroom to speak with editor Sónia Sapage. Plus: AD’s Amy Astley on new book ‘AD at Home’ and a preview of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’.
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Duración:00:28:49
‘Italy Segreta’ and ‘The Fence’
9/27/2025
We speak with Marina Serena Cacciapuoti and Cesare Achille Cacciapuoti from ‘Italy Segreta’, a publication about all things Italy. Plus: Kieran Morris from witty British magazine ‘The Fence’.
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Duración:00:29:02
‘Mountain Gazette’, Mag to Mag highlights, ‘Manera Benelux’ and Sälä
9/20/2025
We speak with the editor and owner of ‘Mountain Gazette’. Plus: Monocle’s Ed Stocker picks his highlights from Mag to Mag in Milan; ‘Manera’ launches a Benelux edition; and Finnish design title ‘Sälä’.
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Duración:00:40:16
A magazine about chairs, the art of set design and a celebration of music journalism
9/13/2025
We speak with the editor of ‘Magazine C’, a title celebrating iconic chairs. Plus, Piers Hanmer talks set design in his book ‘Distracted by Fashion’, and ‘No Way Back’, a magazine celebrating music journalism.
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Duración:00:36:11