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Paul Cabannes: The French comedian that took Brazil by storm
We speak with Paul Cabannes, a French comedian that charmed Brazil with his funny and witty sketches about Brazilian daily life. He visits Midori Hous...
Karen Pittman from ‘The Morning Show’ on her character Mia Jordan’s evolution
We speak with Karen Pittman, who plays top television producer Mia Jordan on Apple TV+ series ‘The Morning Show’. Her character plays a big role in se...
Zimmer90: The German duo charming us with their synthy melancholia
We speak with German music duo Zimmer90 about their debut album, ‘Interior’, which is full of gentle songs made beautiful by synthy melancholic touche...
Oliver Dixon, the man looking after Emirates’ wine collection
We speak with Oliver Dixon, the man who looks after Emirates’ incredible wine collection. Since 2006, the airline has invested more than a billion dol...
La Ferme de Georges and the magic of Lençóis Maranhenses
We speak with hotelier Pierre Bident-Moldeva, owner of Chez Georges in Rio and La Ferme de Georges in Atins, close to the beautiful Lençóis Maranhense...
Laura Horta from Osteria Angelina
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 combine...
Alessandra Montagne: Brazil’s star chef in Paris
We speak with Rio-born Alessandra Montagne, the star Brazilian chef behind Paris restaurants Nosso and Tempero.
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An apéro with French funk artist Odetto
We speak with French singer Odetto abut the summer sounds of his latest album, ‘Sunset Radio’.
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The return of Kitsuné Musique with Antoine Kenobi Ressaussière
We speak to Antoine Kenobi Ressaussière about Kitsuné Musique, the music arm of Maison Kitsuné, which is back with plenty of new releases.
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Qing Wang’s Chinese podcast on relations with Europe and the West
Her podcast, ‘The Weirdo’, has attracted millions of particularly younger Chinese listeners. She speaks with Monocle’s Chris Cermak about differing pe...
Petra Costa’s documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, on the rise of evangelical influence in Brazil
We speak with Petra Costa about her new Netflix documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, a look at the rising evangelical influence in Brazilian poli...
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 cap...
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.
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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.
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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 Cé...
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,...
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 foo...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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Carlita
We speak with Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita about fashion, music and her latest mix compilation for London club Fabric.
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Izak Senbahar, owner, The Mark Hotel
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.
Scott Kennedy on documentary filmmaking and public health
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 C...
Shura
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, a...
Luke Howard, Horse Meat Disco
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 & B...
Marco Pigossi and Marco Calvani, ‘High Tide’
We talk about ‘High Tide’, a touching film that looks at the life of a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant in the queer mecca of Provincetown, Massachuset...
‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmoni...
And the Oscar goes to...
To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Pl...
Carlos Diehz
Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping...
Catarina Portas, A Vida Portuguesa
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-u...
Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles, ‘I’m Still Here’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Her...
Pierre-Olivier Persin, special make-up effects designer, ‘The Substance’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-hor...
‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk From The South China Sea’
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...
Sofie Royer
Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Austrian singer Sofie Royer about her new album, ‘Young-Girl Forever’. The electro-pop record paints the contradi...
Babymorocco
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to rising star Babymorocco. The singer’s debut album, ‘Amour’, is a poppy mix of crunchy synths and sexy vib...
Rogê
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian musician Rogê about his new album, ‘Curyman II’, a celebration of samba.
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Dispatch from Georgiana, Alabama
We explore the intersection of country music and politics in the US with a report from the birthplace of American singer-songwriter, Hank Williams.
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, ‘Heretic’
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, directors of A24’s psychological thriller ‘Heretic’, featuring Hugh Grant. ...
Jack Savoretti
Anglo-Italian musician Jack Savoretti speaks to Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco about his latest album, ‘Miss Italia’, on which he embraces his roo...