25 Best Monocle Podcasts

A list of the most popular Monocle podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.

25 Best Monocle Podcasts

  • 1. Monocle 24: The Urbanist

    With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments.

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    Tall Stories 275: Sitting-Out Areas, Hong Kong

    06:00 | Sep 20th, 2021

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    James Chambers visits a traditional Hong Kong pocket park to observe the daily comings and goings at these essential public spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • 2. Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk

    ​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle 24’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Winner in the ‘best current affairs’ category of the 2018 British Podcast awards.

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    Centrism: the new populism?

    30:00 | Feb 23rd, 2019

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    As Brexit draws nearer, British politics is facing another shake-up. This week, several members of both the Conservative and Labour parties left the government and opposition benches to form a new Ind...Show More

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  • 3. Monocle 24: The Entrepreneurs

    Monocle 24’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, whether they are starting from scratch, reinvigorating the family firm or developing new technology.

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    Eureka 182: Caleño

    14:37 | Jan 24th, 2020

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    Ellie Webb is the founder of Caleño, a non-alcoholic spirit inspired by the flavours and colours of Colombia. Since its launch in January 2019, the Bristol-based brand has sold almost 30,000 bottles o...Show More

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  • 4. Monocle 24: Monocle on Design

    Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

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    Extra: Hyu Lim 

    06:53 | Sep 4th

    California-based designer Hyu Lim discusses his brand, Maju, the lamp series inspired by both his Singaporean heritage and the design systems that he encountered while working in the tech industry.See...Show More

  • 5. Monocle 24: The Monocle Weekly

    Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.

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    Laura Horta from Osteria Angelina 

    09:49 | Sep 2nd

    We speak with Laura Horta, co-founder of London’s Osteria Angelina. The new space in Spitalfields is a celebration of Itameshi, a cuisine that combines the flavours and ingredients of Italian an...Show More

  • 6. Monocle 24: Monocle on Culture

    Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

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    Saint Etienne on their 13th and final album, ‘International’ 

    28:50 | Aug 25th

    Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs from beloved British pop band Saint Etienne. They discuss their upcoming album, ‘International’, which will be their ...Show More

  • 7. Monocle 24: The Globalist

    Monocle 24’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories ...Show More

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    Who will be Japan’s new prime minister? Plus: Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona

    58:56 | Sep 8th

    Who will lead Japan’s increasingly tumultuous political scene after Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation? Plus: Argentina’s local elections and Monocle goes to Barcelona.See omnystudio.com/l...Show More

  • 8. Monocle 24: The Monocle Daily

    Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: r...Show More

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    Friday 22 December

    1:00:00 | Dec 22nd, 2017

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    We unpack the biggest stories of the day from the Americas, Europe and beyond. Plus: our usual review of the Asian frontpages.

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  • 9. Monocle 24: The Menu

    Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.

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    The perfect vinegar

    30:00 | Mar 15th, 2019

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    The vinegars you should have in your cupboard, why food really matters onboard a Finnish icebreaker and a unique Canadian whisky.

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  • 10. Monocle 24: The Voyager

    Monocle's editors and correspondents are your guide to the world's most exciting and dynamic emerging cities. Each week Monocle 24's new travel programme takes you beyond a great city's tourist traps and well-known spots to give you an insider's view...Show More

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    Episode 20: Budapest

    15:00 | Dec 30th, 2015

    Unesco has just declared Budapest a ‘City of Design’, recognising its status as a regional leader in the creative industries. Monocle’s Guy De Launey sets out to explore its flourishing start-up scene...Show More

  • 11. Monocle 24: The Stack

    Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of ...Show More

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    Lauren Sherman from Puck on US ‘Vogue’, ‘Saunter Magazine’ from Yakushima and Newspaper Club

    34:57 | Sep 6th

    Fashion journalist Lauren Sherman from Puck on US Vogue’s new head of editorial. Plus: the founding editor of ‘Saunter Magazine’, a title from Yakushima, Japan, and a look at the New...Show More

  • 12. Monocle 24: The Briefing

    A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to ...Show More

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    Live from the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona

    29:01 | Sep 5th

    Monocle’s editors and producers join Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker live from this year’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona to recap their favourite moments so far.See omnystudio.com/lis...Show More

  • 13. All Films

    Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web, audio, retail and broadcast divisions. With coverage of forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring desig...Show More

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    Swim & sun: a Monocle guide

    01:04 | Jul 20th, 2023

    In Monocle’s latest book, Swim & Sun, you’ll find our pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip. We celebrate the joys of diving...Show More

  • 14. Monocle 24: The Monocle Arts Review

    Weekly cultural nourishment with Monocle 24’s international critics in the fields of art, music, theatre, literature, film and television. Enjoy conversations with the directors, artists, authors and musicians and minds behind it all.

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    Sunday Brunch’s new home

    01:34 | Jul 29th, 2018

    ‘Sunday Brunch’ has moved. To continue getting your weekly cultural feast, search for the show on the Monocle website, or via your favourite podcast provider, and subscribe for free.

  • 15. Monocle 24: The Big Interview

    Monocle 24’s new series features in-depth interviews with inspirational names in global politics, business, culture and design. Hosted by Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and Monocle’s senior editors.

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    Odile Renaud-Basso

    30:13 | Jul 4th

    The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, founded after the Cold War, discusses Ukraine’s rebuilding and the institution’s newfound purpose in an age of retren...Show More

  • 16. Monocle 24: The Bulletin with UBS

    Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.

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    Nobel perspectives: Crafting economic knowledge for the real world, part two

    15:15 | Aug 31st

    We conclude our season of insights from Nobel laureates in economics whose expertise informs UBS’s approach to answering complex questions. 2016 winner Bengt Holmström reflects on crafting ...Show More

  • 17. Monocle 24: Meet the Writers

    Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person beh...Show More

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    Iain Sinclair on London, literature and hidden journeys

    33:58 | Sep 7th

    Georgina Godwin is joined by the chronicler of London’s psychogeographies, Iain Sinclair. His latest novel, ‘Pariah Genius’, traces the footsteps of photographer John Deakin. See omn...Show More

  • 18. Monocle 24: The Curator

    The best of the week on Monocle 24, compiled into one show.

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    What We Learned: The UK flag debate, radioactive shrimp and ‘Seagull Boy’

    07:04 | Sep 5th

    A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, UK flag debates reignite, RFK Jr weighs in on the radioactive-shrimp recall and ‘Seagull Boy’ wins the European Gull Sc...Show More

  • 19. Films — Design

    A comprehensive round-up of the design, architecture, fashion and graphics catching our eye.

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    Inside Tokyo’s colourful community bus

    05:00 | Jul 28th, 2022

    An electric bus service has injected a new playfulness into a borough of Tokyo in need of a revamp. We hop aboard and meet Eiji Mitooka, its creator and Japan’s foremost train designer, who explains w...Show More

  • 20. Monocle 24: The Late Edition

    Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics...Show More

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    Friday 7 May

    20:00 | May 7th, 2021

    Ahead of the relaunch of ‘The Daily’, it’s our last ‘Late Edition’. But it’s a packed show: a delve into Labour’s demise in the UK, a letter from New York and the office versus mobile working.

  • 21. Monocle 24: The Sessions at Midori House

    Our standalone home of live music presented in a strong 15-minute shot. Recorded in Monocle 24’s studios, the sessions feature established and emerging acts live and in conversation.

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    Latest Episode

    Sessions moves house

    01:00 | Apr 7th, 2018

    ‘Sessions at Midori House’ has moved. To continue listening to brilliant live performances recorded in our London studios, subscribe to ‘The Monocle Culture Show’ and watch them drop onto your devices...Show More

  • 22. Monocle 24: The Monocle 100

    The rich experiences and opportunities of travel, brought to life in a sharp series of five-minute episodes. Join us on a global voyage and find out what will make your next trip the best one yet. In association with Lufthansa.

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    100: Wanderlust

    05:00 | May 18th, 2017

    To conclude our Monocle 100 series we give the final word to Monocle’s editor Andrew Tuck.

  • 23. Monocle 24: Monocle on Sunday

    Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.

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    The week’s news: from Beijing’s parade to Ankara’s railway ambitions

    58:45 | Sep 7th

    David Schlesinger and Terry Stiastny join Emma Nelson to look back at the weekend’s news, from China’s military parade to shifting ground in UK and French politics. See omnystudio.com/list...Show More

  • 24. Monocle 24: The Essence of Luxury

    What do Christie’s auction house, Dom Pérignon and Conrad hotels & resorts have in common? In this special series of panel discussions we unpick the meaning of luxury and ask experts from hospitality, retail and travel to shed light on how consumers ...Show More

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    Redefining luxury

    30:43 | Nov 9th, 2017

    Luxury is no longer simply defined by a price tag or recognisable label. It is not, in fact, confined to products: it includes experiences too, with the social interaction around luxury items more imp...Show More

  • 25. Monocle 24: The Golden Age of Aviation

    A new series from Monocle 24 chronicling and celebrating all that was good about commercial-airline travel in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. We’ll hear about technological developments and engineering innovators, meet the fearless individuals in boardro...Show More

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    Is the future golden?

    25:55 | Jun 27th, 2019

    Tom Edwards sits down with Tyler Brûlé, Monocle’s editor in chief, and contributing editor Tristan McAllister to discuss what made this era of aviation “golden” and how the industry can soar to new he...Show More

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