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
Music with Tegan and Sara
A trip to Siberia to talk books, a visit to New Zealand’s Audio Foundation and a session from Tegan and Sara.
Making election television ads
We speak to those making election TV ads, discuss why an Argentine record label is moving into Europe and learn about iconic illustrator Ralph Steadman.
Nightmares with Delhi
A look at the BFI’s rerelease of British ghost stories, we learn about Delhi’s spooky tales and comedian Rich Fulcher discusses the US elections.
Translating the “Illiad”
A visit to New York’s CMJ Music Marathon, we meet the man translating “The Iliad” for South Africans and enjoy a session from Philco Fiction.
Culture’s one year anniversary
A one-year anniversary special: highlights from Frieze Masters, we talk business at Busan International Film Festival and attend special events in Chicago and New York.
Behind the World Chess Championship
A look behind the World Chess Championships, we ask how to frame a master at Frieze and meet writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades.
John Cale’s newest album
Legendary musician John Cale discusses his new album, we visit a translators’ conference in Moscow and look at how the Viennafair art show has changed.
A potted history
A potted history of the world through the eyes of its people, we visit the Prix Italia awards in Turin and enjoy music from Crybaby.
Zurich’s International Radio Festival
A visit to Zürich’s International Radio Festival, we jump aboard the Africa Express music project and enjoy a session from the Charlatans’ Tim Burgess.
Capturing LCD Soundsystem’s last gig
Comedian Rich Fulcher on US politics, we attend the opening of the Kunsthalle in Zürich and meet the filmmakers who captured LCD Soundsystem’s farewell gig.
