Monocle on Culture
Robert Bound and guests explore what’s new in art, film, books, and media. Expect lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and expert insights.
Latest Episodes
John Hergarty on creativity
Defining ad man John Hegarty talks Robert Bound through his latest book on creativity, we soak up some of the highlights from this year’s Adelaide Festival, check in at ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and…
Crosswords and newspapers
Crossword special: We ask how you set, complete and compete with these most puzzling of newspaper staples. Plus why word games are good for the brain, how to complete them in Japanese and musical…
Reviving New York’s Diamond Horseshoe club
A Midori House session from Canada’s Basia Bulat. We also find out about mystery Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, educate ourselves on the history of the UK folk scene, visit the revived Diamond Horseshoe club…
Cracking open Tom Rob Smith’s new thriller
We crack open the spine of Tom Rob Smith’s new Swedish thriller, soak up a dazzling session from Anna Calvi and hear how Syrian art is flourishing in Beirut. Plus: Cambodia’s first hardcore punk…
Deconstructing Italy
Italian special: we deconstruct Italo Disco, meet the Editor in Chief of the ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ and ask why TV show ‘Blob’ has been so successful. Plus: a trip to the Berlinale and…
Turning piano into words
Piano virtuoso Nils Frahm explains how he’s turned his work into a book. We also get the verdict on the LA Art Book Fair and India Art Fair, as well as reflecting on the…
Jon Savage’s “Teenage”
Jon Savage talks about making his iconic book ‘Teenage’ into a film, we have an intimate Midori House session from Diane Birch and we get immersed in Sound in New York. We also explore…
Embracing independent venues with Radiohead
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood tells Robert Bound why we should embrace our local independent music venues, we enjoy a Midori House session from Peggy Sue and get the lowdown on this year’s Sundance, Art Stage…
Interview with pop culture icon Boy George
A special extended interview with 20th-century pop culture icon Boy George. We also find out what constitutes German design with Rolf Sachs in Köln and discuss the Norwegian TV export making its way to…
Jammin’ with Gregory Porter
Robert Bound takes a walk in space with Nelly Ben Hayoun, meets Grammy-nominated singer Gregory Porter for this week’s Midori House session and visits the team attempting to archive the entire internet.
