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
Anu Partanen, Lola Odujinrin and Jim Herrington
A chat with Anu Partanen, the Finnish-American journalist whose book “The Nordic Theory of Everything” explains the best bits of the region to the rest of the world. Plus, we hear from Lola Odujinrin, the pilot whose dream to fly a light plane solo around the world saw him taking…
Julian Rosefeldt, Sudan Archives and Sam Leith
Artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt discusses ‘Manifesto’, his collaboration with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett. We also hear from US musician Sudan Archives, whose music combines progressive beats, global influences and a healthy dose of the good old-fashioned violin, and we talk writing with journalist and author Sam Leith.
Gabrielle Langholtz, Luca Silvestrini and Paul Fleckney
Author and food writer Gabrielle Langholtz talks us through ‘America: The Cookbook’. We also speak to Italian choreographer Luca Silvestrini about his production ‘Border Tales’ and meet writer Paul Fleckney, whose new book celebrates life from a dog’s point of view.
Sally Howard, Clare Liardet and Marion Rankine
Journalist and author Sally Howard discusses fashion, gender and how her collaborative show with Kinshasa-based photographer Junior D Kannah is highlighting both. Plus, we meet cook Clare Liardet to discuss non-alcoholic cocktails and her book ‘Dry’, and learn about the history of the humble umbrella with author Marion Rankine –…
Little Dragon, Richard Power Sayeed and Ben Eastham
We meet Swedish electro band Little Dragon. Plus: Richard Power Sayeed on his latest book ‘1997’ and why that year was a defining one for the UK and Ben Eastham from ‘The White Review’ on their book chronicling the magazine’s history.
Dina Buno, Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, Francesca Gavin and Mark Cousins
We meet Dina Buno, whose story is the topic of a new award-winning documentary, along with the film’s creators Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles. Plus: art curator and critic Francesca Gavin explains why the humble mushroom is the subject of her Paris show ‘Champignons!’ and film-maker and writer Mark Cousins…
David Eagleman, Anthony Brandt, Mark Mason and Martin Usborne
Neuroscientist David Eagleman and composer Anthony Brandt talk us through their new book: ‘The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World’. We also discuss the joys of a good quiz with writer Mark Mason and talk to photographer and book-publisher Martin Usborne about new title ‘Really Good Dog Photography’.
John Akomfrah, Rachael Jolley and Paul Major
Artist and film-maker John Akomfrah joins us to discuss his new work ‘Purple’, which examines the ways climate change can affect communities around the globe. We also discuss why radio and podcasts are enjoying a golden age with Rachael Jolley, editor of ‘Index on Censorship’, whose new edition focuses on…
Tony Allen, Rob Sears and Emmy the Great
Music legend Tony Allen on his new album ‘The Source’ and his long and varied career. Plus: writer Rob Sears, creator of new book ‘The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump’, explains why the US president’s social-media outbursts are an inspiration to him, and we welcome back musician Emmy the Great…
Michael Winterbottom, Sarah Hyndman and Ben Arogundade
We speak to director Michael Winterbottom about his latest effort, ‘On the Road’. Plus: design researcher Sarah Hyndman on typography and what it says about you writer, and publisher and entrepreneur Ben Arogundade on his new book about Barack Obama magazine and newspaper covers.
