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
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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.
Feb 28, 2026 • 39min
The enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine, culture title ‘Get Familiar’ and family memoir ‘Ausländer’
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2026 • 34min
‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, ‘Arch+’ and ‘Sanayi313 Paper’
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2026 • 29min
Martina Mondadori from ‘Cabana’, Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ and Stephanie Madewell from ‘Heartbeat’
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2026 • 43min
A new era for ‘Pitchfork’, ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and the launch of ‘The Mortar’
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2026 • 47min
The relaunch of ‘Roads & Kingdoms’, new Parisian literary journal ‘Souvenir’ and psychedelic art and literature mag ‘Elastic’
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2026 • 30min
‘Vogue Italia’ celebrates Valentino and ‘A Night at Davé’, a book of Polaroids from the legendary Parisian restaurant
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
