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Schedule

00:00 on air

The Curator

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

01:00 on air

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. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

01:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:31:30L'ImpératriceAgitations tropicales
  • 01:35:39PrefacePalace Hotel
  • 01:39:47Cecilia StalinAfro Blue (Roots)
  • 01:44:06BlæstAll In (feat. Lamin)
  • 01:47:57Mr. Vegas & Yemi AladeBright Future
  • 01:51:31Stuzzimaracuya massage
  • 01:55:08Say She ShePrism
02:00 on air

The Foreign Desk

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

02:10 on air

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 print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.

02:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 02:41:12AntoninAntonino
  • 02:44:32Janet JacksonGot 'Til It's Gone (Album Version)
  • 02:48:44IbeyiSister 2 Sister
  • 02:52:03GilsonsVárias Queixas
  • 02:54:58Momoko KikuchiNami Ni Naritai
  • 03:00:40RemaDirty
  • 03:04:24Ginger RootLoneliness
  • 03:07:48ParadisChacun Pour Soi
  • 03:12:34Clara LucianiLe reste
  • 03:16:56Selman FarisInan
  • 03:20:29Bread & ButterSummer Blue
  • 03:24:28The PirouettesSi léger
  • 03:28:34SaultGod Is Love
  • 03:32:12Kids ReturnLost In Los Angeles
  • 03:35:59The KnocksBang Bang (feat. Donna Missal)
  • 03:40:07MinuitParis Tropical (Kazy Lambist Remix)
  • 03:42:58Quasi QuiCity Mashups
  • 03:47:04Kali Uchistelepatía
  • 03:49:44TapiocaLagoas de Ruanda
  • 03:54:47CatastropheMaintenant ou jamais
04:00 on air

Konfekt Korner

‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.

05:00 on air

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. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

05:10 on air

The Foreign Desk

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

05:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:41:48Nami ShimadaTokyo Refresh
  • 05:46:01Parov StelarThe Sun (feat. Graham Candy)
  • 05:49:00Jessie WarePearls
  • 05:53:04Alan Braxe & AnnieNever Coming Back
  • 05:56:28SZAKill Bill
  • 06:00:46Su LeeSuper Happy (feat. Ariza)
  • 06:03:44Ze RobertoLotus 72D
  • 06:06:50ChromaticsYou're No Good
  • 06:11:44Agnes24 Hours
  • 06:16:43Kylie MinoguePadam Padam
  • 06:19:33VoyagerSo Good to Me (feat. DJ AK)
  • 06:22:29Christophe LaurentNuits brésiliennes
  • 06:28:21KhaidJolie
  • 06:31:55SG LewisSomething About Your Love
  • 06:37:17Sophie Ellis-BextorEverything is Sweet
  • 06:42:29Bala DesejoPassarinha (feat. Julia Mestre, Dora Morelenbaum, Zé Ibarra & Lucas Nunes)
  • 06:46:21Paola & ChiaraFurore
  • 06:49:17MireiLonely in Tokyo
  • 06:52:52Burna BoyCommon Person
  • 06:56:25Σtella & RedinhoCharmed
07:00 on air

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.

07:10 on air

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.

07:20 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 07:21:25Benson BooneSugar Sweet
  • 07:24:15Samia & papa mbyeMad At Me
  • 07:27:57CostarikaParaíso do Mundo (feat. Ana Flora) [Radio Bossa]
  • 07:31:32MadonnaHas to Be
  • 07:36:55Kio AmachreeIvory
  • 07:42:01Mai DavikaMr. Daydream
  • 07:45:17Hollie CookHappy Hour
  • 07:50:22StellaSentimentale
  • 07:55:01C. Tangana & Nathy PelusoAteo
08:00 on air

The Curator

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

09:00 on air

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.

10:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 10:08:58Miranda! & Cristian CastroPrisionero
  • 10:12:59Blank & JonesWhat You Won't Do For Love
  • 10:17:49Lewis OfMan & Coco & Clair ClairMisbehave (PPJ Remix)
  • 10:22:16Rachel ChinouririAll I Ever Asked
  • 10:25:58Suzan & FreekSlapeloosheid
  • 10:29:01Gregory PorterRevival
  • 10:32:12ShygirlCleo
  • 10:36:05RosalíaDESPECHÁ
  • 10:38:50RomyEnjoy Your Life
  • 10:43:56Mayra AndradeAfeto
  • 10:48:29BrigitteCoeur de Chewing Gum
  • 10:51:19Pizzicato FiveSweet Soul Revue
  • 10:55:48Babe RainbowPlanet Junior
11:00 on air

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.

11:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 11:30:53Alison GoldfrappSo Hard So Hot
  • 11:35:21VHOORCraque
  • 11:37:41Johanna Iivanainen & 1NMuukalaisia Tarvitaan
  • 11:41:59ReinizraSad flower
  • 11:47:25Alex RossiTutto va bene quando facciamo l'amore (feat. Jo Wedin)
  • 11:50:49Pocket SunWake Up
  • 11:54:20BonoboShadows (feat. Jordan Rakei)
12:00 on air

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 Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

12:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 12:32:09LAU & Luke MillionInstant Sunshine (Luke Million Remix)
  • 12:36:07V TorresGolden Hour
  • 12:40:17João SelvaCadê Você
  • 12:43:54beabadoobeeThe Perfect Pair
  • 12:47:44Gyedu-Blay AmbolleyHighlife
  • 12:52:51Caixa CuboDreams (feat. Xênia França & Zé Leônidas)
  • 12:56:59Jorge BenMenina Bonita Não Chora
13:00 on air

Konfekt Korner

‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.

14:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 14:07:55Pablo AlboránCarretera y manta
  • 14:10:39Dua LipaLevitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix) [feat. Madonna and Missy Elliott]
  • 14:14:33Rina SawayamaThis Hell
  • 14:19:03YEИDRYHerrera
  • 14:21:41The TransatlanticsOn Fire
  • 14:24:30Le Roi AngusCouchés sur le sable
  • 14:28:25Dromedarios MágicosComo Tú
  • 14:32:05Juliette ArmanetLe Dernier Jour du Disco
  • 14:35:33Nu GeneaTienaté
  • 14:40:10Julieta VenegasMismo Amor
  • 14:44:21L'ImpératriceFou
  • 14:49:25KungsRegarde-moi
  • 14:52:27MikiTwo Years (Mixed)
  • 14:55:12ElodiePurple In The Sky
15:00 on air

The Curator

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

16:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:01:03Lady DonliSoft Life
  • 16:03:41KhruangbinSo We Won't Forget
  • 16:08:37DivaLa nuit (Version longue spéciale DJ)
  • 16:15:32Helado NegroOutside the Outside
  • 16:20:45Bebel GilbertoBim Bom
  • 16:23:30CorineBouge Bouge
  • 16:27:12Hiroshi SatoSay Goodbye
  • 16:30:34RogêPra Vida
  • 16:34:05Sam RuffilloEs Buena
  • 16:39:29Benny SingsSanta Barbara (feat. Nataly Dawn)
  • 16:43:11GinestàSomni
  • 16:47:22Yumi ZoumaCool For a Second
  • 16:50:33Everything But the GirlCaution To The Wind
  • 16:54:36Friday Night PlansPlastic Love
17:00 on air

The Big Interview

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.

17:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 17:32:16Rob, Jack Lahana & CatastropheToupies
  • 17:36:02Hitomi TohyamaExotic Yokogao
  • 17:40:28Pink SweatsAt My Worst
  • 17:43:19MuziJuice
  • 17:47:06Salma e MacMarquinha
  • 17:50:15Tobias RahimSTOR MAND (feat. andreas odbjerg)
  • 17:53:17Tove Lo2 Die 4
  • 17:56:18CKayEmiliana
  • 18:00:56Taylor SwiftLavender Haze
  • 18:04:24Marina LimaFullgás
  • 18:08:30Maria BecerraADIÓS
  • 18:11:57Étienne DahoBoyfriend
  • 18:16:00Lola Le LannSoleil
  • 18:18:47AngèleLibre
  • 18:21:34Shinichiro YokotaNight Drive
  • 18:27:17CantomaShelter (feat. Quinn Lamont Luke)
  • 18:32:17MC SolaarNouveau western
  • 18:37:49IvanFotonovela
  • 18:42:28Christine and the QueensJe te vois enfin
  • 18:45:57Alex Kapranos & Clara LucianiSummer Wine
  • 18:50:08Bala DesejoBaile de Máscaras (Recarnaval) (feat. Dora Morelenbaum, Zé Ibarra, Julia Mestre & Lucas Nunes)
  • 18:55:13Caroline PolachekWelcome To My Island
19:00 on air

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.

20:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 20:00:57Marco CastelloTorpi
  • 20:05:13HervéD'où je viens
  • 20:08:03Quiet Nights OrchestraQuiet Nights
  • 20:13:50CairokeeSamurai
  • 20:16:57LirazDoone Doone
  • 20:21:38Cazzi OpeiaI Can't Get Enough
  • 20:24:27The PirouettesSi léger
  • 20:28:35Naomi AkimotoBewitched (Are You Leaving Soon)
  • 20:33:20Jessie WareThat! Feels Good!
  • 20:37:42Marcella BellaNell'aria
  • 20:41:56TootardMOONLIGHT
  • 20:45:55Moby & IndochineThis Is Not Our World (Ce n'est pas notre monde)
  • 20:49:27JazzanovaLook What You're Doin' to Me
  • 20:52:31KelelaEnough for Love
  • 20:56:44AjarSEULCHÉMOI
21:00 on air

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.

21:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 21:31:38GilsonsVárias Queixas
  • 21:34:31Felix SandmanBoys with Emotions
  • 21:37:19The Isley BrothersSummer Breeze
  • 21:43:29CalemaTe Amo
  • 21:48:43Girl RayEverybody's Saying That
  • 21:51:58UAOcha
  • 21:56:17Molitor & MadoDessus-dessous
22:00 on air

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 Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

22:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 22:31:15Vendredi Sur MerComment tu vas finir
  • 22:33:44Fatnotronic & PoolsideEsperar Pra Ver
  • 22:39:38Le BoomBe There For You
  • 22:43:35Mylène FarmerÀ tout jamais
  • 22:47:51Adèle CastillonImpala
  • 22:50:43The Japanese HouseSunshine Baby
  • 22:54:25DjavanLilás
23:00 on air

The Curator

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

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