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Podcasts about magazines and the people who made (and make) them.

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Latest Episodes

THE JOY OF READING

Newspapers are in trouble and that’s not news to you. Print is expensive, the ads moved to Facebook and Google, the classifieds bled over to Craigslist. You know all this.

So, hats off to the newspapers that succeed today. And... more

AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK

If you can count yourself among the lucky ones who’ve met Robert Priest in person, any chance you remember what you were wearing?

Well, fear not: He does. According to his business partner, the designer Grace Lee, Pries... more

AN ART BAR FOR EVERYONE

ArtBar is the perfect name for ArtBar magazine and that’s not always the case with the names of magazines. Founded by photographer and filmmaker Sarah Ingram in LA, ArtBar is like a dive bar for artists and their art. It’s... more

THE LAST CELEBRITY MAGAZINE EDITOR

Maggie Bullock: It’s 2016. Rachel and I are sitting at our desks on the 24th floor of the Hearst Tower working at Elle magazine when the glass double doors blow open—or at least that’s how I remember it—and a vi... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Priest
Designer with long list of magazine credits including GQ, Esquire, 8x8, House & Garden
Independent designer/consultant
Episode: Best of PID: Robert Priest (Designer: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Sarah Ingram
Founder of Art Bar
Art Bar / Magazeum LLC
Episode: Sarah Ingram (Founder: ArtBar)
Joanna Coles
Editor and media executive with roles at Marie Claire, Cosmo, Elle; Chief Content Officer at Hearst, etc.
Hearst Magazines (Cosmo, Marie Claire, Elle); Board member (Sonos, Snapchat)
Episode: Best of PID: Joanna Coles (Editor: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Steve Watson
Founder of Stack, a magazine discovery club
Stack
Episode: Steve Watson (Founder: Stack)
Susan Casey
Editor, designer, and bestselling author with award-winning work in magazines.
O, The Oprah Magazine
Episode: Susan Casey (Editor: O, The Oprah Magazine; Designer: Outside; Writer: Esquire; Best-Selling Author)
Sarah Ball
Editor of WSJ Magazine, renowned for her ability to merge traditional print formats with digital innovation.
WSJ Magazine
Episode: Sarah Ball (Editor: WSJ. Magazine, Vanity Fair, GQ, more)
Matthew Rolston
Photographer, director, author, and educator
Episode: Matthew Rolston (Photographer: Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Interview more)
Graydon Carter
Former editor of Vanity Fair, Spy, The New York Observer, and now co-editor and co-founder of Air Mail.
Air Mail
Episode: Graydon Carter (Editor: Air Mail, Vanity Fair, Spy, more)
Debra Bishop
An influential editorial designer known for her work at The New York Times for Kids, Martha Stewart Living, and Rolling Stone.
The New York Times
Episode: Debra Bishop (Designer: The New York Times for Kids, More, Martha Stewart Kids, more)

Hosts

Arjun Basu
Co-host and host of The Full Bleed, Magazeum LLC; prominent figure in magazine conversations; multiple listings indicate central role.
Deborah Bishop
Host of Print Is Dead, Long Live Print! and a regular presence across episodes; experienced editor/designer.
Nikki Ogunnaike
Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire; frequent contributor and interview guest.
Patrick Mitchell
Co-host of Print Is Dead! Long Live Print! and a recurring host on the show.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Great Guests, Great Questions, Frustrating Editing

    I love everything about this series, specifically Print Is Dead and Full Bleed, but the editing is so, so bizarre and distracting. Every single pause or stammer is clipped out, giving no breathing room—and most importantly, no time to process what was just said. Sometimes the editing is so aggressive that ends of sentences or resolutions to a query are either partially lost or entirely skipped. I love to hear the natural speaking and thinking process of interviewees, and with choppy editing like... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kypathos
    United Statesa year ago
  • The perfect podcast

    I crave each episode as someone who worked for years (and still does) in editorial creative it is inspiring and refreshing to hear the old stories and some new about keeping this craft alive and seeing how others have extended and evolved from traditional print magazine design to other career paths. Thank you for this podcast the hosts and guests are entertaining and sublime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mountain Lou
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my Favorites

    As an Illustrator and Graphic Designer who’s been working for decades in both publishing and advertising, I love listening to the industry greats that this show interviews. It helps to keep my inspired and informed. A must listen for any designer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Growlingrooster
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding

    These remarkable podcasts are essential listening for anyone who loves and/or is studying magazine journalism and editorial design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    truth inspires
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiring insight!

    Current (print and digital) art director here. Haven’t missed an episode. So educational and inspiring. Love the storytelling, the insight, the accumulative knowledge, and the memories of a golden era. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yet Another Kingfish
    United States3 years ago

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Editing quality is a common point of contention in reviews, with praise for content weight but criticisms of pacing.
Listeners value the nostalgia and history of magazine culture conveyed through conversations.
Listeners praise deep, thoughtful interviews with industry icons.

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#124
United States/Arts/Design
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#87
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#105
Italy/Arts/Design
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#127
Australia/Arts/Design
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#154
Germany/Arts/Design

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Best of PID: Robert Priest (Designer: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Q: Of all the magazines other than 8x8, which was the most fun to work on?
He talks about Weekend Magazine in Toronto as a standout experience due to the supportive team, the high production values, and the opportunity to push innovative design under tight deadlines, balanced by the personal joys and challenges of operating across continents.
Best of PID: Robert Priest (Designer: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Q: Tell us about starting Priest Media, which you started in 1999, and then again, as Priest and Grace 10 years later.
Priest describes founding Priest Media in Tribeca as a way to stay active after a job loss, detailing the setup, key people like Peter Curry and Chris Martinez, the post-9/11 impact on business, and how sharing leadership with Grace allowed them to scale their practice and take on major projects such as Oprah's 10th anniversary issue.
Best of PID: Joanna Coles (Editor: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Q: What is the balance between celebrity, business, and editorial integrity in magazine leadership?
Joanna emphasizes substance and collaboration over personal celebrity, focusing on how leadership and editorial directions serve readers and advertisers alike, while using opportunities like TV projects to amplify the magazine voice.
Best of PID: Joanna Coles (Editor: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Q: How did Lean In and Sheryl Sandberg influence Cosmo's direction?
She discusses reading Lean In early, the data-driven argument about pay and leadership, and how the book informed a more nuanced, empowerment-focused approach to Cosmo's content and culture.
Best of PID: Joanna Coles (Editor: Daily Beast, Cosmo, Marie Claire, more)
Q: What was it like to move from Moore to Marie Claire and then Cosmo?
Joanna describes negotiating new roles as empowering opportunities, leveraging mentorship from Peggy N. and Adam Moss to build skills, and using those moves to craft a refreshed vision for each magazine while maintaining a strong editorial identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magazeum

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

A thoughtful look at magazine culture, design, and storytelling, featuring conversations with influential editors, designers, and publishers. Episodes center on career pivots, the craft of editorial work, the evolution of print in a digital era, and the enduring appeal of thoughtful, long-form storytelling across print and digital formats. The show often highlights iconic figures, industry shifts, and the tension between maintaining high editorial standards and embracing new media, making it a strong fit for listeners who care about magazines, design, journalism, and media history. A standout trait is its focus on personal journeys and collaborative processes behind magazine making, offering nuanced perspectives for professionals and enthus... more

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1. Robert Priest
2. Sarah Ingram
3. Joanna Coles
4. Steve Watson
5. Susan Casey
6. Sarah Ball
7. Matthew Rolston
8. Graydon Carter

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