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00:00 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

01:00 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.

01:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:31:31Durand Jones & The IndicationsSea Gets Hotter
  • 01:34:49Salma e MacMarquinha
  • 01:37:05Christine and the QueensLa vita nuova (feat. Caroline Polachek)
  • 01:41:31Caixa CuboDreams (feat. Xênia França & Zé Leônidas)
  • 01:46:35Ariana Grandeyes, and?
  • 01:50:11Billie EilishLUNCH
  • 01:53:14Masayoshi TakanakaBrasilian Skies
02:00 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.

02:10 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.

02:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 02:41:10Joe GoddardFollow You
  • 02:45:41AquakultreAfricvillean Funk (feat. Trobiz)
  • 02:48:58Bala DesejoPassarinha (feat. Julia Mestre, Dora Morelenbaum, Zé Ibarra & Lucas Nunes)
  • 02:52:53JacqlineEffortless
  • 02:55:49KAROL G & TiëstoCONTIGO
  • 03:00:50; LocomiaLoco Mia (Remasterizado 2024)
  • 03:06:40GilsonsVárias Queixas
  • 03:09:33Silia KapsisLiar
  • 03:12:31La FemmeSácatela
  • 03:16:14Kali Uchis & Peso PlumaIgual Que Un Ángel
  • 03:20:37The CarpentersTop of the World
  • 03:23:38Sam RuffilloEs Buena
  • 03:28:00BlæstAll In (feat. Lamin)
  • 03:30:56Mariah CareyEmotions
  • 03:35:07Miki MatsubaraStay with Me
  • 03:41:57Matias DamásioComo Antes
  • 03:45:42Lauryn HillEx-Factor
  • 03:51:03Conan GrayLonely Dancers
  • 03:53:39ChemiseShe Can't Love You
04:00 on air

Konfekt Korner

‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.

05:00 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.

05:10 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.

05:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:42:17OliverSpace & Sound
  • 05:46:39Sophie Ellis-BextorLost in the Sunshine (Sudlow Radio Mix)
  • 05:49:52CKayEmiliana
  • 05:52:45Dua LipaMaria
  • 05:55:51Vinícius CantuáriaSó Você
  • 06:00:48Tony Effe & GAIASESSO E SAMBA
  • 06:03:42Pocket SunWake Up
  • 06:07:15Rita LeeReza
  • 06:09:44AitanaDararí
  • 06:13:27CRYSTALOne More Chance
  • 06:17:46Agnes Nunes & Neo BeatsLisboa
  • 06:20:53Troye SivanRush
  • 06:23:29Sylwia Grzeszczakoch i ach
  • 06:26:33Laurie DarmonCélibataire
  • 06:29:41StellaSentimentale
  • 06:35:23L'ImpératriceMe Da Igual
  • 06:38:53Milton NascimentoTudo o Que Você Podia Ser
  • 06:41:49CopenemaSerei Seu
  • 06:46:58YunaBest Love
  • 06:51:50BeyoncéBODYGUARD
  • 06:55:57SZASaturn
07:00 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.

07:10 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.

07:20 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 07:23:28Nina Lili JDécla
  • 07:27:06CatastropheMaintenant ou jamais
  • 07:31:19TemsLove Me JeJe
  • 07:34:14Sally ShapiroI'll Be By Your Side
  • 07:39:35Kio AmachreeIvory
  • 07:45:35Allie XBlack Eye
  • 07:50:01Pet Shop BoysLoneliness
  • 07:55:36Matia BazarSouvenir
08:00 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

09:00 on air

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.

10:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 10:02:48iolanda, Matheus Paraizo & ChoroAssim (feat. Inês Marques Lucas & AVALANCHE)
  • 10:05:36YuksekDo Beijo
  • 10:09:08Lady DonliSoft Life
  • 10:12:30KhruangbinPon Pón
  • 10:15:33Thievery CorporationVoyage Libre (feat. Lou Lou Ghelickhani)
  • 10:19:31RemaDirty
  • 10:23:12DabeullYou & I
  • 10:26:38Ariana Grandewe can't be friends (wait for your love)
  • 10:30:23KelelaEnough for Love
  • 10:34:38TelenovaPower
  • 10:38:49Cuco & L'ImpératriceHeartquake
  • 10:42:31DalidaGigi In Paradisco
  • 10:49:00ParadisToi Et Moi
  • 10:52:41Alice et MoiJuste toi et moi
  • 10:55:34Selman FarisInan
11:00 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.

11:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 11:32:00Tuyo & Luedji LunaPaisagem
  • 11:35:35Vendredi Sur MerÉcoute Chérie
  • 11:39:22Sunni ColónRHYTHM TO YA LOVE
  • 11:43:45Alex RossiTutto va bene quando facciamo l'amore (feat. Jo Wedin)
  • 11:47:13Jessie WareWhat's Your Pleasure?
  • 11:51:48ElodieBlack Nirvana
  • 11:54:57Everything But the GirlCaution To The Wind
12:00 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.

12:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 12:32:53Ege Zulu & BEHMTunnista tuntiin
  • 12:35:49Titiyo1989
  • 12:39:48Marcos ValleBicicleta
  • 12:44:23Fatoumata Diawara & Damon AlbarnNsera
  • 12:47:24MadonnaNothing Really Matters
  • 12:51:38YelleNoir
  • 12:54:52CorineChez Joe
13:00 on air

Konfekt Korner

‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.

14:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 14:02:29Fabiana PalladinoStay With Me Through the Night
  • 14:06:04Number One PopstarI Hate Running
  • 14:09:02GeorgiaSome Things You’ll Never Know
  • 14:12:31Bon Entendeur & NicolettaFio Maravilha
  • 14:15:40Julia MestreArrepiada
  • 14:19:13Bala DesejoPassarinha (feat. Julia Mestre, Dora Morelenbaum, Zé Ibarra & Lucas Nunes)
  • 14:23:00Michael Von Der HeideVoila La Nuit
  • 14:26:56Shinichiro YokotaNight Drive
  • 14:32:31Hitomi TohyamaSexy Robot (2021 Remaster)
  • 14:36:32CalemaPerfume
  • 14:41:09Chike & MohBadEgwu
  • 14:43:24CherHell on Wheels
  • 14:48:57Sunday GirlFour Floors
  • 14:52:25JitwamOpendoors
  • 14:55:05MuzieMtunzini
15:00 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

16:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:01:23TylaTruth or Dare
  • 16:04:27Jorge BenMenina Bonita Não Chora
  • 16:06:28StromaeSanté
  • 16:09:37Clara LucianiLe reste
  • 16:14:19The MaríasRun Your Mouth
  • 16:17:04Pink MartiniLilly
  • 16:19:41Lincoln Olivetti & Robson JorgeSuspira
  • 16:25:21Maan & GoldbandStiekem
  • 16:28:45JiminLike Crazy
  • 16:32:15LaufeyFrom The Start
  • 16:36:20Erlend ØyeSheltered Life (Radio Edit)
  • 16:40:07L'ImpératriceFou
  • 16:45:11AngèleAmour, Haine & Danger
  • 16:48:33OliverSpace & Sound
  • 16:52:52Colapesce & DimartinoInnamorarsi perdutamente non è mai un affare
  • 16:55:50Jota.pê & GilsonsFeito A Maré
17:00 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.

17:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 17:31:19Billie EilishLUNCH
  • 17:34:19Christine and the QueensGirlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk)
  • 17:37:37DjavanLilás
  • 17:42:11Rêve BlancPlage érotique
  • 17:46:40L'ImpératriceMe Da Igual
  • 17:50:11PapoozIT HURTS ME
  • 17:53:15Masayoshi TakanakaBrasilian Skies
  • 18:01:32Durand Jones & The IndicationsSea Gets Hotter
  • 18:04:50Emma HoetUn jour ou deux
  • 18:08:15ThundercatDragonball Durag
  • 18:11:10CantomaShelter (feat. Quinn Lamont Luke)
  • 18:17:03Dua LipaMaria
  • 18:20:03Mayra AndradeAfeto
  • 18:24:24Telma LeeÉs Tu
  • 18:27:50Honey.What Now
  • 18:31:08; LocomiaLoco Mia (Remasterizado 2024)
  • 18:36:53ReinizraSad flower
  • 18:42:18Miki MatsubaraStay with Me
  • 18:48:00KAROL G & TiëstoCONTIGO
  • 18:51:11JacqlineEffortless
  • 18:54:11Cherrelle & Alexander O'NealSaturday Love (feat. Alexander O'Neal)
19:00 on air

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.

20:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 20:00:59Bolis PupulCompletely Half
  • 20:05:20Caixa CuboDreams (feat. Xênia França & Zé Leônidas)
  • 20:09:20MinaC'e piu samba [Live]
  • 20:12:41Jayda GMEANT TO BE
  • 20:16:55Conan GrayLonely Dancers
  • 20:19:25Say She ShePrism
  • 20:23:16SG LewisSomething About Your Love
  • 20:28:35Hiroshi SatoSay Goodbye
  • 20:31:55BeyoncéBODYGUARD
  • 20:35:53Asake2:30
  • 20:39:12CairokeeSamurai
  • 20:42:09The WeekndSave Your Tears
  • 20:45:47YATTE & DuettKeep Your Hold on Love
  • 20:49:16AnnieAnniemal
  • 20:52:52SunshadeLà bas
  • 20:56:06BlæstAll In (feat. Lamin)
21:00 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.

21:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 21:34:20ParcelsReflex - from Le Palace, Paris
  • 21:39:58VHOORCraque
  • 21:42:16Momoko KikuchiNami Ni Naritai
  • 21:46:51Sam RuffilloEs Buena
  • 21:51:17Kali Uchis & Peso PlumaIgual Que Un Ángel
  • 21:55:43Charlotte FeverÀ la piscine
22:00 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.

22:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 22:33:37Luedji LunaLençóis (feat. Be-Atrz) [Remix]
  • 22:36:20CherokeeEnd Of Summer ft. Goto
  • 22:41:00Salma e MacMarquinha
  • 22:43:11NewJeansSuper Shy
  • 22:46:48Nina Lili JDécla
  • 22:50:25Pet Shop BoysLoneliness
  • 22:55:58SZASaturn
23:00 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

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