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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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15:05

Thundercat on his new album, ‘Distracted’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/04/10

We speak with musician Thundercat about his first album in six years, ‘Distracted’. Plus: his love for Brazilian music and Japan, and why boxing has been a revelation for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:22

The definitive biography of Brazil’s president, ‘Lula!’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/04/07

We speak with writer and consultant Richard Lapper about his new book, ‘Lula! The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:03

Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor on his new album, ‘Paris In...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/30

We speak with Alexis Taylor about his new solo album and most revealing work yet, ‘Paris In The Spring’. We discuss the record’s musical influences and 25 years of Hot Chip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:15

Jessie Ware and her glittering new album, ‘Superbloom’

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/26

We speak with British singer Jessie Ware about her upcoming album, ‘Superbloom’, and how it connects with her very first release, ‘Devotion’, and her successful food podcast, ‘Table Manners’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Filipe Assis from the pioneering exhibition platform...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/24

We speak with Brazilian cultural entrepreneur Filipe Assis, founder of Aberto, an exhibition platform that brings architecture to life with plenty of art and design. The fifth edition features Eduardo Longo’s Casa Bola.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:26

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso return with ‘Free Spirits’,...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/20

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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:21

A conversation about hospitality with Xavier...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/18

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:32

Lucas Santtana on his 10th album, ‘Brasiliano’, a...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/16

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:44

Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/13

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:12

Sam Quealy – our favourite techno-pop princess

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/11

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:38

A conversation with pop provocateur Cobrah

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/09

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:01

Perfecting tailored travel with Tom Marchant from...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/03/03

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:54

A conversation with director Oliver Laxe from the...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/02/26

We speak with director Oliver Laxe about his sensorial and ecstatic Sirāt, nominated for two Oscars, including Best International Feature and Best Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:17

Adolpho Veloso: the award-winning Brazilian...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/02/17

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:40

Prince Louis Albert de Broglie of Parisian taxidermy...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/02/13

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

Jared Bush and Yvett Merino from ‘Zootropolis 2’,...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/02/09

We speak with the team behind Oscar- and Bafta-nominated film ‘Zootropolis 2’, Hollywood’s biggest-ever animation. We hear from producer Yvett Merino and Jared Bush, director and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

Kleber Mendonça Filho and Wagner Moura from ‘The...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/02/04

We speak with the team behind Brazilian political-crime thriller ‘The Secret Agent’ – director Kleber Mendonça Filho and leading star Wagner Moura. The film is nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Moura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:08

Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/01/19

We speak to acclaimed director Kaouther Ben Hania about her powerful 2025 docudrama TheVoiceofHindRajab– a film that tellsthestory of the Israeli killing of a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car under fire in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:21

Disco Bambino and the enduring appeal of Italian disco

The Monocle Weekly ·

2026/01/15

We speak withproducer and scholarBeppeSavoni, the founder of Disco Bambino, a project celebrating Italiandisco. The genre is back in full force thanks to the likes of Savoni – we look at why 2026 will continue that trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:57

Joachim Trier on his new award-winning film,...

The Monocle Weekly ·

2025/12/22

We speak with film director Joachim Trier about his new film, ‘Sentimental Value’, a poignant story about reconciliation featuring Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and it’s set to be the star of this awards season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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