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The Monocle Weekly

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19:25

Brazil’s singing ambassador: Antonio Patriota...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/07/01

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:28

Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of French hotel group...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/06/25

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:21

Brazilian superstar Liniker on her album, ‘Caju’, and...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/06/23

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:33

A conversation with Yoasobi, Japan’s biggest...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/06/17

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:53

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/05/27

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:42

Louane

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/05/12

This week on TheMonocleWeeklywe speak withFrench singerLouane,who is representing France in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with a powerful ballad about her late mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Lorcan Finnegan, director of ‘The Surfer’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/05/08

We speak with Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan about his new film, ‘The Surfer’, a sweaty psychological thriller featuring Nicolas Cage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:25

Carlita

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/05/06

We speak with Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita about fashion, music and her latest mix compilation for London club Fabric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:29

Izak Senbahar, owner, The Mark Hotel

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/05/01

We speak with the owner of a New York institution, The Mark Hotel. The hotel on the Upper East Side is preparing to host the stars of the Met Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:02

Scott Kennedy on documentary filmmaking and public...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/04/12

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scott Kennedy’s 2023 film about vaccine hesitancy in the US, ‘Shot in the Arm’, is back in the news. Monocle’s Christopher Cermak spoke with the filmmaker about the documentary's renewed relevance amid Robert F Kennedy Jr’s tenure as health secretary, as well as the other conspiracy-fuelled documentaries that he is working on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:03

Shura

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/04/02

We speak with British singer-songwriter Shura about her upcoming album, ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’, which is full of ethereal vocals and synths, and packs an emotional punch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:38

Luke Howard, Horse Meat Disco

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/03/28

This week we’re dancing to disco and boogie from Brazil as we feature the latest compilation by Horse Meat Disco, ‘Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol. 1’. Fernando Augusto Pacheco caught up with Horse Meat Disco member Luke Howard to discuss deep-cuts and Luke’s passion for Brazil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:51

Marco Pigossi and Marco Calvani, ‘High Tide’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/03/17

We talk about ‘High Tide’, a touching film that looks at the life of a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant in the queer mecca of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The film is a directorial debut for Italian writer and director Marco Calvani and features Marco Pigossi in the lead role. Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with both of them about the film, which is part of London’s BFI Flare festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:54

‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/03/12

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmonie de Paris will find out more about the music that in the 1970s dominated airwaves around the world, including, of course, in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:45

And the Oscar goes to...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/02/25

To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Plus, we invite film critic Karen Krizanovich to discuss this year’s nominees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:52

Carlos Diehz

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/02/14

Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping onto a film set for the first time and how his background in architecture unexpectedly prepared him for acting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:39

Catarina Portas, A Vida Portuguesa

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/02/12

To celebrate the 18th anniversary of Catarina Portas’ homeware brand, A Vida Portuguesa, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited her to create a pop-up shop in its Design Store. We spoke with Catarina about her collaboration with the museum and the importance of keeping craft traditions in Portugal alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:01

Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles, ‘I’m Still Here’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/02/10

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Here’. The film is already one of Brazil’s most successful-ever features and has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Torres. The film tells the story of Eunice Paiva, who became an activist after her husband disappeared during the country’s military dictatorship.See

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11:55

Pierre-Olivier Persin, special make-up effects...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/02/03

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-horror satire was nominated for five Baftas and five Oscars, including best picture, best director for Coralie Fargeat, best actress for Demi Moore, and best makeup and hairstyling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:35

‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk From The South...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2024/12/13

Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans talks to DJ Norsicaa, curator of ‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk from the South China Sea’, the newest album by independent label Soundway Records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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