Rephonic
Artwork for The Urbanist

The Urbanist

Monocle
London
Architecture
New York City
Urban Design
Sustainability
Urban Development
Urban Planning
Climate Change
Toronto
Vienna
Community Engagement
Dubai
Cusco
V&A East Storehouse
Jaipur
Szimpla Kert
Budapest
Monocle
Affordable Housing
Bangkok

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes103Founded15 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Places & TravelArtsDesignSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Urbanist

Latest Episodes

Petri Burtsoff takes us to a rare piece of experimental, woman-led 1980’s Soviet design off the coast of Estonia.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube

In our second episode from the Livex livability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from former mayors who helped to make their cities more livable. Plus: designing for wellness.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube

Paul Logothetis tells us the history of a section of central Montreal that manages to straddle the line between high class and hip.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube

In our first of two episodes from the Livex liveability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from some exciting guests aiming to build cities that serve their people best.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Anne Hidalgo
Former Mayor of Paris (2014–2026)
City of Paris
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors
Enrique Penalosa
Former Mayor of Bogotá (1998–2001, 2016–2020)
City of Bogotá
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors
Benazir Noor Mohamad
Architect and founder of Well Built
Well Built
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors
Sallie Capp
Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne (2018–2024)
City of Melbourne
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors
Abbe Friedman
Professor of architecture at McGill University; founder of the Affordable Homes Program
McGill University
Episode: Tall Stories 529: Montreal’s Golden Square Mile
Carlos Moreno
Franco-Colombian urbanist who coined the 15-minute city
Professor/Urbanist
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities
Adrian Lahoud
Professor of architecture and urban design
Royal College of Art
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities
Carlo Ratti
Italian architect and professor advocating tech-assisted urbanism
MIT Senseable City Lab
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities
Fatima Al-Khayat
Co-founder and CEO of ARCAT Urban Planning and Design
ARCAT
Episode: Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities

Host

Andrew Tuck
Host of The Urbanist and lead interviewer for city-focused discussions; guides conversations on architecture, planning, and urban policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 677 ratings
  • For city lovers

    Even students of urbanism planning or urban design would love to think about all the topics about world cities they walk in. And of course the magic of travelling to many interest places and learn about their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joe ele
    Spain3 years ago
  • Monocle urbanist

    Important solutions, eclectic & encouraging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobG-nz
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Monocle registers in my mind as a fancy jetsetting travel magazine (geeze, do we have a surprise half-theme going here?!) - just look at one of their covers and tell me you don’t absent-mindedly slip into a voyeuristic stupor! It’s a magazine that wants to be a book but also wants to have pictures, and that kind of split personality really speaks to me. I haven’t been to a very exciting new place in a very long time, and this show makes me long to travel while also simultaneously scratching that... more

    Podchaser
    5
    yosterstrudel
    5 years ago
  • So much to learn

    As someone looking to get into the city planning/public transportation sectors, this is such an interesting way to keep learning about cities round the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggs4eva
    United States5 years ago
  • Why include audio of George Floyd dying?

    I wish there was a content warning, and truly just not played at all, for the audio of George Floyd dying. There needs to be more care in sharing this kind of audio footage, as it is traumatizing for black people. It’s easy for non black people to separate themselves from the deaths of black people by easily sharing this kind of violent content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kourtneyal
    Canada6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for its thoughtful, global take on urbanism and the quality of guests.
Guests come from top-tier architecture and city-planning circles, lending credibility and practical insight.
Some listeners wish for more accessible notes or follow-along material to accompany episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character
Q: Hamad, can you tell me what you have learned from putting this together and what you hope visitors will take away from the exhibition?
The guest hopes visitors will feel curiosity about mundane objects and everyday activities, and see beauty and complexity in overlooked urban details.
How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character
Q: Do you think you had to leave Kuwait and go to New York, LA, Japan to rediscover it, in order to appreciate your home?
The guest reflects that leaving and returning offered a fresh perspective, though it's not framed as a mandatory path, but as a personal evolution that reshapes perception of home.
How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character
Q: Tell me a bit about where you are today and how what you've got on display here has been a process of years of being in Kuwait, being in Japan, traveling around the world as well.
The guest describes a long, global exploration that informs the project, emphasizing how different urban experiences shape the way we see public spaces and everyday objects.
How New York plans to reimagine its famous Fifth Avenue and its bus system
Q: Who funds this initiative and how is the city advocating for support from the private sector?
The mayor's administration has unlocked a historic level of funding in the budget, with shared responsibility and collaboration with private luxury brands and property owners on Fifth Avenue to finance streetscape improvements.
How New York plans to reimagine its famous Fifth Avenue and its bus system
Q: How will bus riders experience the change?
Riders will encounter safer, more comfortable stops with real-time information, more seating, climate-conscious design, all-door boarding, and tighter enforcement of bus lanes to reduce delays.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Urbanist

What is The Urbanist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A global urbanism-focused show that explores how cities are built, governed, and experienced, often pairing design and policy with on-the-ground stories. Episodes frequently center on ambitious architectural projects, transformative transit, public realm improvements, and the social implications of urban form. Notable throughlines include public spaces as civic catalysts, inclusivity in design, and the interplay between culture, governance, and cities. The format tends to feature a mix of project interviews, live roundtables, and site visits, making it valuable for professionals evaluating city-scale strategies and for sponsors seeking thought leadership in urban development and architecture.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Urbanist?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Urbanist. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Urbanist and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Urbanist get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Urbanist, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Urbanist?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Urbanist, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Urbanist have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Urbanist has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Urbanist?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Urbanist:

1. Monocle on Design
2. Monocle on Sunday
3. The Monocle Daily
4. The Globalist
5. The Briefing

How many episodes of The Urbanist are there?

The Urbanist launched 15 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Urbanist?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Urbanist?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Urbanist from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Urbanist?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Urbanist. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Urbanist?

Recent guests on The Urbanist include:

1. Anne Hidalgo
2. Enrique Penalosa
3. Benazir Noor Mohamad
4. Sallie Capp
5. Abbe Friedman
6. Carlos Moreno
7. Adrian Lahoud
8. Carlo Ratti

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days