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
Charlotte Cardin talks music, Canadian soft power and the success of her song ‘Feel Good’
We speak with Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin from our studio in Paris. She discusses her future music plans and how the song ‘Feel Good’ came to capture the airwaves this summer.
The summer of Speedo: Doug Conklyn, Speedo’s senior vice-president of global design, tells us more
We speak with Doug Conklyn, Speedo’s senior vice-president of global design, on the return of the brief and the power of the Speedo brand.
Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album, ‘Schegge’
We speak with Italian singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi, who’s back with his fourth album, ‘Schegge’, a fitting soundtrack to hot summer days.
Brazil’s singing ambassador: Antonio Patriota discusses diplomacy and his new album ‘Meio do Céu’
We speak with Brazil’s ambassador to the UK, Antonio Patriota. Besides discussing diplomacy, Patriota talks about music and his new album, ‘Meio do Céu’, a great mix of samba, blues and even fado.
Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of French hotel group Beaumier, on travel trends and Grand Hotel Belvedere
We speak with Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of Beaumier. The rapidly growing group has just added another property to its portfolio, Grand Hotel Belvedere, which is set in the Bernese Alps.
Brazilian superstar Liniker on her album, ‘Caju’, and how her name was inspired by Gary Lineker
We speak with Brazilian superstar Liniker about her latest album, ‘Caju’, her European tour and how her name was indeed inspired by British former footballer Gary Lineker.
A conversation with Yoasobi, Japan’s biggest international act
We speak with Japanese duo Yoasobi about their recent gigs in Europe, how they became the biggest international music act from Japan and the literary origin of their music.
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival
This week we feature the inaugural edition of the De Beauvoir Jazz Festival, taking place in London on 11 and 12 July. We hear from its founder, Payal Wadhwa, and artistic director, Peter Horsfall.
Louane
This week on The Monocle Weekly we speak with French singer Louane, who is representing France in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with a powerful ballad about her late mother.
Lorcan Finnegan, director of ‘The Surfer’
We speak with Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan about his new film, ‘The Surfer’, a sweaty psychological thriller featuring Nicolas Cage.
