The Monocle Weekly
Conversations with authors, artists, and business leaders shaping the world. Monocle’s longest-running show delivers insights and interviews weekly.
Latest Episodes
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso return with ‘Free Spirits’, featuring Sting
We speak with Argentinean duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso about their new album, ‘Free Spirits’, which features a collaboration with British musician Sting as their ‘spiritual mentor’.
A conversation about hospitality with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental
We speak with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental, on the reopening of the company’s ECC cocktail bar in London’s Chinatown and its upcoming property in Rome.
Lucas Santtana on his 10th album, ‘Brasiliano’, a celebration of the languages of Brazil
We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, ‘Brasiliano’, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis.
Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into Simpson’s in the Strand
After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.
Sam Quealy – our favourite techno-pop princess
We speak with Australian singer Sam Quealy about her latest album, ‘Jawbreaker’. It’s a delicious mix of synthy electro and nostalgic disco, and a fun dose of Quealy’s high-kicking stage presence.
A conversation with pop provocateur Cobrah
We speak with Swedish singer Cobrah about her new album, ‘Torn’. The pop provocateur stopped by our studio to talk about her unapologetically bold record.
Perfecting tailored travel with Tom Marchant from Black Tomato
We speak with Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. We discuss how the industry is changing and the destinations to keep an eye on.
A conversation with director Oliver Laxe from the sensorial ‘Sirāt’
We speak with director Oliver Laxe about his sensorial and ecstatic Sirāt, nominated for two Oscars, including Best International Feature and Best Sound.
Adolpho Veloso: the award-winning Brazilian cinematographer of ‘Train Dreams’
We speak with Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta for his work on Clint Bentley’s contemplative Train Dreams. Veloso shot mainly using natural light, giving the film a naturalistic tone.
Prince Louis Albert de Broglie of Parisian taxidermy shop Deyrolle
We meet Prince Louis Albert de Broglie, the owner of Parisian taxidermy shop and educational institution Deyrolle. He tells us about the iconic boutique and how it has served as an inspiration for artists.
