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Schedule

00:00 on air

The Monocle Daily

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

00:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 00:41:24Caroline PolachekSo Hot You're Hurting My Feelings
  • 00:44:21MARINAOrange Trees
  • 00:47:21Alessandra AmorosoL'altra metà di te
  • 00:50:58Sunni ColónProvide
  • 00:54:51Charlotte GainsbourgSylvia Says
01:00 on air

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.

01:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:31:37L'ImpératricePeur des filles
  • 01:35:11Cathy ClaretPrimavera
  • 01:39:03Tiara AndiniGemintang Hatiku
  • 01:42:59Greyson ChanceDancing Next to Me
  • 01:47:38ROSÉOn The Ground
  • 01:50:29Silk SonicLeave The Door Open
  • 01:54:31Gavin Turek2AM
02:00 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

02:30 on air

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.

02:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 02:41:32Hall & OatesI Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
  • 02:47:21Mylene FarmerDésenchantée
  • 02:52:37PetticoatThe Middle
  • 02:56:01Twin TheoryInnocent ft Tamzene
03:00 on air

The Big Interview

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.

03:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 03:32:56JazzinhoAbracao De Bossa
  • 03:38:36Friendly FiresLove Like Waves
  • 03:42:54Stella JangVillain
  • 03:47:48Mashrou' LeilaCavalry
  • 03:50:58Jeanne AddedMutate
  • 03:55:40Romero Ferro & Luiz CaldasLove Por Você
04:00 on air

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.

04:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 04:30:44Arlo ParksHope
  • 04:35:10Atelier BlueHaunted
  • 04:38:58MaysaBe There
  • 04:42:30Kylie MinogueSay Something
  • 04:47:29Titiyo1989
  • 04:51:38Polo & PanFeel Good
  • 04:55:30SadisticsThe Tokyo Taste
05:00 on air

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.

05:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:32:16ParadisToi Et Moi
  • 05:36:00PoomQui Es-Tu
  • 05:40:05Claap!Dimanche (ft. Santana)
  • 05:44:43HervéAddenda
  • 05:49:21Fly By MidnightWaiting Tables
  • 05:52:3353 Thievessouthside
  • 05:56:01Melanie MartinezPlay Date
06:00 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

06:10 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 06:15:38Claire LaffutNudes (feat. Yseult)
  • 06:19:00JameliaSuperstar
  • 06:22:35Kygo & Tina TurnerWhat's Love Got to Do With It
  • 06:26:02ReykoSet You Free
  • 06:29:06Majid JordanWaves of Blue
  • 06:32:32Janet JacksonTogether Again
  • 06:38:38YunaBest Love
  • 06:43:28TocoBom Motivo (featuring Rosalia de Souza)
  • 06:47:17KoopSummer Sun (feat. Yukimi Nagano)
  • 06:51:05KhruangbinSo We Won't Forget
  • 06:56:03MamamooDingga
  • 07:00:36SVEANever Call Me Again
  • 07:03:12VHOORCraque
  • 07:05:28Le BoomBe There For You
  • 07:09:24Nuccia BongiovanniTanto Da Morire
  • 07:11:24FilousAll My Friends Are Rich (feat. Louis III)
  • 07:14:30Noya RaoHeaven Bound
  • 07:20:23LÉONAnd It Breaks My Heart
  • 07:24:24BrigitteBattez-vous
  • 07:28:21Big Wild6's to 9's (feat. Rationale)
  • 07:31:46Vanessa ParadisBe My Baby
  • 07:35:17Vitaa & SlimaneÇa va ça vient
  • 07:38:35Clara LucianiMa sœur
  • 07:44:15Harry StylesWATERMELON SUGAR
  • 07:47:09Zainichi FunkThe Interesting Thing
  • 07:52:03João SelvaCadê Você
  • 07:55:42YaejiOne More
08:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 08:10:20DestinyJe me casse
  • 08:13:19The Brand New HeaviesOn The One
  • 08:16:34Bleu ToucanLes eaux de Naples
  • 08:21:51Lianne La HavasRead My Mind
  • 08:26:41Sven Hammond Soul feat. Ivan PerotiOh Woman
  • 08:31:13Lola Le LannPortofino
  • 08:34:09Satin JacketsAutomatic ft. Panama
  • 08:38:52RobynHang With Me
  • 08:44:39MinaC'e piu samba [Live]
  • 08:48:05Ben L'Oncle SoulA'int Off To The Back
  • 08:51:57Francesca GramegnaConversazione
  • 08:55:01Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
  • 09:38:11Troye Sivan & Kacey MusgravesEasy (feat. Mark Ronson)
  • 09:41:56Sofi Tukker & Bomba EstéreoPlaya Grande
  • 09:45:27The PirouettesSi léger
  • 09:49:43CatastropheMaintenant ou jamais
  • 09:54:09Rosemary FairweatherHeavenly
10:00 on air

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.

10:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 10:33:15CaribouNever Come Back
  • 10:38:06Takeshi NakatsukaI Want To See The Rainbow
  • 10:41:39VideoclubEnfance 80
  • 10:47:13Emi MeyerParaiso
  • 10:51:15AnnieDark Hearts
  • 10:55:03Julien DoreLa Fièvre
11:00 on air

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.

11:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 11:34:17Dua Lipa and AngèleFever
  • 11:36:52JazzinhoReady to Feel Again
  • 11:42:13Beth KeepingSan Francisco
  • 11:45:12ChildeJust Me
  • 11:49:18HoshiSqy
  • 11:52:39Diogo RamosLiberté je t'aime (feat. Bïa) [Remix 2020]
  • 11:56:05Hanne MjøenHell With You
12:00 on air

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.

12:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 12:33:54Fatnotronic & PoolsideEsperar Pra Ver
  • 12:39:08Midnight MagicBeam Me Up
  • 12:44:34salem ileseMad at Disney
  • 12:48:52Mark ForsterÜbermorgen
  • 12:51:39DornikDo You Wanna (feat. Gavin Turek)
  • 12:55:30The CardigansCarnival
13:00 on air

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.

13:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 13:33:14MireiLonely in Tokyo
  • 13:36:48Torsten GoodsLord, I Need a Woman
  • 13:41:40Roller CoasterYour Song
  • 13:45:20Aya NakamuraJolie Nana
  • 13:49:37MikaIce Cream
  • 13:52:21RegardLove Yourself (feat. Scarlett Quinn)
  • 13:56:04BosseAugen zu Musik an
14:00 on air

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.

14:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 14:33:09JungleKeep Moving
  • 14:37:08The RoopOn Fire
  • 14:40:00Autour De LucieChanson sans issue (ne vois-tu pas)
  • 14:43:21Nova MillerMi Amor
  • 14:48:27PrefacePalace Hotel
  • 14:52:36Wincent WeissHier mit dir
  • 14:55:40DabeullYou & I
15:00 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

15:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 15:34:26Miss LiKomplicerad
  • 15:37:09Cecilia StalinAfro Blue (Roots)
  • 15:41:33Those Guys From AthensBurnin' Up
  • 15:48:51Ace of BaseLife Is a Flower
  • 15:52:43BreakbotBe Mine Tonight (feat. Delafleur)
  • 15:55:53Lucie VagenheimManque d'audace
16:00 on air

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.

16:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:32:32Carla BruniQuelque chose
  • 16:35:16Pilgrim
  • 16:39:08Roisin MurphySomething More (Edit)
  • 16:44:37Makoto MatsushitaThis is All I Have For You
  • 16:49:44Alex Kapranos & Clara LucianiSummer Wine
  • 16:54:06Nattalia SarriaLast Summer Whisper
  • 17:00:54David NumwamiBeats!
  • 17:03:43RitschiHallo
  • 17:06:54Aki YashiroFly me to the moon
  • 17:10:15RalphTables Have Turned
  • 17:15:17Rina SawayamaCherry
  • 17:18:46JazzinhoCelebration
  • 17:23:09Phillipi & RodrigoMagnetico
  • 17:27:01Snoh AalegraWhoa
  • 17:30:21Bertrand BurgalatL'homme ideal (Yuksek Radio Edit)
  • 17:33:58AuroraThe River
  • 17:39:41ChromeoJuice
  • 17:43:03Chaka KhanHello Happiness
  • 17:47:02QuasimodeSlow Motion (feat. Asako Toki)
  • 17:52:10AngeleOui ou Non
  • 17:55:28Sophie Ellis BextorMusic Gets the Best of Me
18:00 on air

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.

18:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 18:31:09Vendredi Sur MerChewing-Gum
  • 18:35:41Pink MartiniLilly
  • 18:38:21DON-EFalls From Paradise
  • 18:42:49Carly Rae JepsenSummer Love
  • 18:47:52Hot ChipMelody of Love
  • 18:52:15LEALeiser
  • 18:55:45SilvaSorriso de Agogô
19:00 on air

The Chiefs

Tyler Brûlé is joined by an array of C-suite leaders – including the CEOs of major airlines, broadsheets, institutions and retail operations – for in-depth discussions about business and entrepreneurship. Do you want to know how the finest global businesses are successfully navigating through times of crisis? Then join Monocle’s editorial director – himself a champion of entrepreneurialism – and a stellar cast of leading chief executives for practical advice on steering companies towards secure and profitable futures.

19:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 19:32:20Verbal JintGood Morning (feat. Kwon Jeong Yeol)
  • 19:35:45Batista JuniorCheira
  • 19:39:00AlizeeMoi Lolita
  • 19:43:06Astrud GilbertoDesafinado
  • 19:47:15Bleu ToucanLe Hublot
  • 19:51:01Michael Von Der HeideVoila La Nuit
  • 19:55:13Christine and the QueensJe disparais dans tes bras
20:00 on air

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.

20:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 20:30:40Isaac Delusionmagicalove
  • 20:34:25Mashrou' LeilaIcarus
  • 20:38:57ShuraReligion
  • 20:43:04Polo & PanAni Kuni
  • 20:49:34CorineIl Fait Chaud
  • 20:52:17ParadisToi Et Moi
  • 20:55:53YelleNoir
21:00 on air

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.

21:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 21:30:51Lola Le LannSoleil
  • 21:33:38Clazziquai ProjectColor Your Soul
  • 21:38:19Harry StylesWATERMELON SUGAR
  • 21:41:14AnittaGirl From Rio
  • 21:44:30Yoh KamiyamaLaundry
  • 21:50:45Chloe x HalleDo It
  • 21:53:46Whale IslandAin't Nobody Straight in LA
  • 21:56:29Kali Uchistelepatía
  • 22:00:56Jeanne AddedMutate
  • 22:05:45ThundercatDragonball Durag
  • 22:08:42Nilla PizziPerfidia
  • 22:11:20IZABrisa
  • 22:15:43Poolside & TurbotitoGetting There From Here (feat. Todd Edwards)
  • 22:19:53LUCKY TAPESLady Blues
  • 22:24:15Nao YoshiokaLiberation
  • 22:28:34KlanSchön
  • 22:31:17Francesca GramegnaConversazione
  • 22:34:19BENEEKua Kore He Kupu / Soaked
  • 22:40:18Pupkulies & RebeccaSaùde
  • 22:44:57Number One PopstarI Hate Running
  • 22:48:01Kate RyanDésenchantée
  • 22:51:43GriffBlack Hole
  • 22:55:09Pet Shop BoysSe A Vida E (That's the Way Life Is)
23:00 on air

The Bulletin with UBS

Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.

23:15 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 23:16:23LouaneDonne-moi ton cœur
  • 23:19:33Malika AyaneTre cose
  • 23:24:28Kings of ConvenienceRocky Trail
  • 23:27:45Vitaa & SlimaneÇa Ira
  • 23:30:57Friday Night PlansPlastic Love
  • 23:35:26Kylie MinogueReal Groove
  • 23:40:43VoyagerSo Good to Me (feat. DJ AK)
  • 23:43:37Friendly FiresHeaven Let Me In
  • 23:48:16Tove LoReally Don't Like U ft. Kylie Minogue
  • 23:51:58The PirouettesIl n'y a que toi
  • 23:55:29GeorgiaStarted Out

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