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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 9, 2026 • 38min
‘GQ Middle East’, ‘Design Anthology’ and ‘Quiet Media’
We speak with Amine Jreissati, head of editorial content for GQ Middle East. Plus: Jeremy Smart, editor in chief of Design Anthology and Charlotte Rubesa from the new publication Quiet Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2026 • 28min
The launch of ‘Esquire France’, magCulture at Selfridges, ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and ‘Mandag Morgen’
We speak with Bruno Danto, editor in chief of the new ‘Esquire France’. Plus: we pay a visit to magCulture’s pop-up at Selfridges, we hear from ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and speak with Andreas Baumann from Danish title ‘Mandag Morgen’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2026 • 32min
Compact spaces with ‘Sloft’, the art of doodling with Mr Doodle and The Monocle Timekeeping Special
We speak with Jean Desportes and Grégoire Hababou from Sloft magazine. Plus: Illustrator and artist Mr Doodle on the art of doodling and his new book, Doodleland, and Monocle’s first Timekeeping Special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2026 • 28min
South Africa’s design title ‘House and Leisure’, car magazine ‘Motor Sport’ and the business of Newsstand
We speak with Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of ‘House and Leisure’. Plus Joe Dunn from ‘Motor Sport’ and David Atkins from Newsstand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2026 • 30min
‘Vogue Arabia’, Japanese vintage mags in London and ‘New Mountain Magazine’
We speak with Manuel Arnaut, head of editorial content at ‘Vogue Arabia’, on how the title is handling the conflict in the region. Plus: Caravan, a London-based, Japanese vintage-magazine-and-record shop, and ‘New Mountain Magazine’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2026 • 36min
‘Beauty Papers’, ‘The Island’ and the complete visual record of the Pet Shop Boys
We speak with Maxine Leonard, publisher and editor in chief of ‘Beauty Papers’. Plus: Eleanor McKay, editor of ‘The Island’ an Australian publication about Phillip Island and San Remo. Then: Chris Heath, author of ‘Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2026 • 28min
The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2026 • 37min
Nicholas Thompson, Italian publishing house Iperborea and ‘Mortise & Tenon’
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2026 • 30min
Ro Tajima from ‘Brutus’, Nelson Ng from ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from ‘Guzzle’
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2026 • 30min
A magazine about artists in New York’s service industry, a cliché-avoidant travel title and a platform for listening culture
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
