Jump to: what’s on air now
Schedule
The Curator
The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.
The Urbanist
With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
The Late Edition
Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.
The Foreign Desk
Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
The Stack
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.
Global Music
- 02:44:57Maya HatchGrow Your Beauty
- 02:48:38DagnyToo Young
- 02:52:10BENEEFind an Island
- 02:55:27Max GiesingerZuhause
- 03:00:35Charli XCX & Christine and the QueensGone
- 03:04:48Hiatus KaiyoteNakamarra (feat. Q-Tip)
- 03:09:26William SikströmTell Me
- 03:13:27Gregory PorterDon't Lose Your Steam
- 03:16:44Luedji LunaAcalanto
- 03:22:27Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
- 03:26:30Hayden James & NaationsNowhere To Go
- 03:29:51Sunday GirlFour Floors
- 03:33:25JalooCira, Regina and Nana ft. Lucas Santtana
- 03:37:10VagabonWater Me Down
- 03:41:42Wilde BelleIt's Too Late
- 03:44:53KingMango
- 03:49:23Bruno MarsThat's What I Like
- 03:52:54FinneasI Don't Miss You At All
- 03:55:06Carly Rae JepsenJulien
The Pioneers
The Pioneers is a brand new series that tells the stories of people improving the planet. You’ll hear how Rolex supports these innovators with whom they share a passion for safeguarding the earth for future generations. Gain precious insight into the fresh thinking that is disrupting received wisdom for the better; and learn how fearless action continues to be the crucial driver of change.
Global Music
- 04:30:23Tove LoReally Don't Like U ft. Kylie Minogue
- 04:34:15Rae MorrisAtletico (The Only One)
- 04:37:43ChromaticsYou're No Good
- 04:45:14Tegan and SaraHey, I'm Just Like You
- 04:48:26Ben L'Oncle SoulSoulman
- 04:52:09Toro y moiFreelance
- 04:56:02XYLØYes & No
The Urbanist
With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
The Foreign Desk
Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
Global Music
- 05:40:49SigridDon't Feel Like Crying
- 05:43:23Tee MangoNo More Tears
- 05:47:02Phebe StarrAlone With You
- 05:50:50Branko and Dino D'SantiagoTudo Certo
- 05:54:49Donna Summer and Giorgio MoroderLa Dolce Vita
- 06:00:33High HoopsBody
- 06:04:54J.LamottaDeal With That (feat. Roni Meir & Noritsu)
- 06:09:40Alessandra AmorosoCiao
- 06:13:10Moon TaxiTwo High
- 06:18:49MUNANumber One Fan
- 06:22:16Lennon StellaLa Di Da
- 06:25:47PoomQui Es-Tu
- 06:29:54LUCKY TAPESLady Blues
- 06:34:19ODADon't You Know
- 06:37:39Aki YashiroSway
- 06:41:28Boys Get HurtSummer Solstice
- 06:47:22BrigitteCoeur de Chewing Gum
- 06:50:11Polo & PanPays imaginaire
- 06:55:06Dominic SenHear Me
The Menu
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
Monocle on Design
Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.
Global Music
- 07:21:58Down to the Bone Feat ImaaniSecond Nature
- 07:27:42Girl RayShow Me More
- 07:30:53Nicola ConteSong of the Seasons
- 07:34:11FatimaBiggest Joke of All
- 07:42:03YaejiOne More
- 07:45:23Presuntos ImplicadosComo Hemos Cambiado
- 07:49:29Frero DelavegaLe chant des sirènes
- 07:52:21DabeullYou & I
- 07:55:50SebastiAnSober ft. Bakar
The Curator
The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.
Monocle on Sunday
Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
Monocle Weekends
- 10:03:01JonesMelt
- 10:06:39ShuraReligion
- 10:10:49COEOJapanese Woman
- 10:18:10Peggy GouStarry Night
- 10:24:51MoodsComfortable ft. High Hoops
- 10:28:29Claude FontaineCry for Another
- 10:32:06BENEEFind an Island
- 10:37:06Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
- 10:40:59Hot ChipMelody of Love
- 10:45:18Felix SandmanMood For You
- 10:47:51Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsPeople Don't Get What They Deserve
- 10:51:16VagabonWater Me Down
- 10:55:38JainOh Man
Monocle on Culture
Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.
Monocle Weekends
- 11:33:25Joe Hertler & the Rainbow SeekersEvening Coffee
- 11:37:33Kate FullerSwing Sweet Love
- 11:39:29Tove LoReally Don't Like U ft. Kylie Minogue
- 11:43:18MARINAOrange Trees
- 11:48:22John LundvikToo Late For Love
- 11:51:22RobynEver Again
- 11:55:36ChromaticsTOY
The Monocle Weekly
Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.
The Pioneers
The Pioneers is a brand new series that tells the stories of people improving the planet. You’ll hear how Rolex supports these innovators with whom they share a passion for safeguarding the earth for future generations. Gain precious insight into the fresh thinking that is disrupting received wisdom for the better; and learn how fearless action continues to be the crucial driver of change.
Monocle Weekends
- 13:32:55ODADon't You Know
- 13:36:13RooseveltShadows
- 13:40:44Quiet Nights OrchestraChapter One
- 13:45:38Toro y moiFreelance
- 13:49:19Helene FischerAtemlos durch die Nacht
- 13:55:36Wincent WeissWir Sind
Meet the Writers
Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.
Monocle Weekends
- 14:31:11L'ImpératriceSome Paradise
- 14:35:11Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
- 14:39:15Mousse. T feat. Inaya DayBy Myself
- 14:43:11Pet Shop BoysMonkey Business
- 14:48:19SOHNArtifice
- 14:51:39DabeullYou & I
- 14:55:02BandoleroParis Latino
The Curator
The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.
Global Music
- 16:00:37COEOJapanese Woman
- 16:06:18NoraaLie To Me
- 16:09:41Gotz AllsmanGoza Guapa Cha
- 16:12:34Anderson .PaakKing James
- 16:18:09Girl RayShow Me More
- 16:21:35Yumi ZoumaRight Track/Wrong Man
- 16:24:31Verbal Jint Feat Kwon Jeong YeolGood Morning
- 16:27:57Izzy BizuWhite Tiger
- 16:30:54High HoopsBody
- 16:35:07Autour De LucieChanson sans issue (ne vois-tu pas)
- 16:38:29French 79Hometown
- 16:43:35Daniela MercuryProibido O Carnival (ft. Caetano Veloso)
- 16:47:30Joe Hertler & the Rainbow SeekersEvening Coffee
- 16:51:37Christine and the QueensGirlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk)
- 16:55:07Carly Rae JepsenJulien
The Late Edition
Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.
Global Music
- 17:32:12Pink MartiniHey Eugene
- 17:35:19RhyeOpen
- 17:41:00ShuraReligion
- 17:45:13TuxedoThe Tuxedo Way
- 17:48:31Nuccia BongiovanniTanto Da Morire
- 17:50:43ChromaticsYou're No Good
- 17:55:49Lila DrewNumb
The Masters
Meet pioneers from the fields of design, art, fashion, sport, music and more. A range of talents, united by a mastery of craftsmanship, technique and innovation in their work and lives. Hear their stories and discover more about how those values have shaped them. Maybe you’ll gain a sense of the philosophy that has underpinned their journey and it might just inspire you – in however small a way – to follow in their storied footsteps.
Global Music
- 18:20:57Vanessa da MataSó Você e Eu
- 18:24:11Roller CoasterYour Song
- 18:27:49Julien DoreCoco Câline
- 18:31:30Peggy GouStarry Night
- 18:38:00JazzinhoA Seed in You
- 18:43:21YuksekDo Beijo
- 18:48:42Francis and The LightsFriends (feat. Bon Iver)
- 18:51:46Caroline PolachekSo Hot You're Hurting My Feelings
- 18:55:01RobynEver Again
Monocle on Sunday
Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
The Monocle Weekly
Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.
The Menu
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
Global Music
- 21:32:23ODADon't You Know
- 21:35:38Room ElevenOne Of These Days
- 21:39:26Whethan & BearsonWin You Over ft. SOAK
- 21:44:43Neon IndianAnnie
- 21:48:48Nilla PizziPerfidia
- 21:51:25Tove LoReally Don't Like U ft. Kylie Minogue
- 21:55:17Vendredi Sur MerÉcoute Chérie
Meet the Writers
Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.
Global Music
- 22:30:07Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
- 22:34:15Keb'MoMy Baby's Tellin' Lies
- 22:38:00Roisin MurphyNarcissus
- 22:47:45Phillipi & RodrigoMagnetico
- 22:51:49Toro y moiFreelance
- 22:55:43DagnyWearing Nothing
The Curator
The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.