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Stack Magazines

Stack Magazines
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Conversations with independent publishers, telling the stories behind the stories in some of our favourite magazines. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Magnus Rena is editor of Squinch, the new magazine that takes a literary approach to architecture. In this episode he speaks about the inspiration that led to starting the magazine, and why he thinks it's a good thing that he's not an architect.

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Gem Nwannem is founder of magazine distribution startup Neesh. She has spent years working in logistics, and, she says, she wants to revolutionise the way that independent magazines reach readers. One part of that is the marketplace she is building t... more

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Simon and Julie Freeman started Like the Wind magazine in 2014, determined to give runners something more absorbing than Runner's World. Twelve years later they also have regional versions for readers in Japan and the United States, and they recently... more

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Tour the tables at this year's instalment of Indiecon, the independent publishing fair held in Hamburg. This episode features short conversations with the people behind Elastic, Die Quieter Please, The Gentleman, Supersonic Studio, Gerador, and Bog B... more

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Recent Guests

Magnus Rena
Editor of Squinch and bookseller at John Sandoe's.
Squinch
Episode: Squinch magazine opens up architecture
Gem Nwannem
Founder of Neesh with a decade of experience in supply chain and logistics.
Neesh
Episode: Neesh is rethinking magazine distribution
Simon Freeman
Publisher of Like the Wind
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Episode: Type two fun with Like the Wind magazine
Julie Freeman
Operations Director of Like the Wind
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Episode: Type two fun with Like the Wind magazine
Hilary Grenhouse
Representative of Elastic Magazine
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Episode: Love from Indiecon 2026
Jackson Howarth
Editor of It's Freezing in LA
It's Freezing in LA
Episode: It's Freezing in LA! magazine is back in the fight
John Power Jr
Editor and art director of Wyrd Science
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Episode: Wyrd Science magazine is levelling up
Nancy Heley
Editor and creative director of Sandweegies
Sandweegies
Episode: Get stuck into Sandweegies
Austė Skrupskytė Cullbrand
Creative director and editor of Playground
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Episode: Nordic creativity in Playground magazine

Host

Stephen Watson

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great subjects terrible host

    Why can’t this host plan better questions and keep this interview rolling for listeners? It’s awkward, stilted, and poorly edited.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cat_Run_Run
    Australiaa year ago
  • Amazing

    Love this podcast, Exploring and supporting the weird and wonderful world of DIY publishing. Discover new mags!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maisie flower
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • wonderful podcast

    stack magazines presents a series of in depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the indie magazine scene right now - exploring the stories behind some great new publication as well as - occasionally - some bigger titles. as someone who subscribes to stack monthly, where a different hand picked magazine is delivered every month, some of the episodes of this podcast discuss, with their creators, the contents of the wonderful publications chosen to send out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thewilliamrayner
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Discover new magazines

    I loved to hear about the magazines I received (Europe in Crisis) and the people behind it. Would also like to hear how you select magazines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thomasnancy
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Great

    Great interviews from the independent publishing world. Informative and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benclement_
    Australia9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the in-depth conversations and the chance to discover independent magazines and the people behind them.
Some listeners find the interviews awkward or poorly paced, and would like stronger questions and editing.
One listener would like more insight into how featured magazines are selected.
The range of niche subjects and candid discussion of the ups and downs of publishing are praised as informative and engaging.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Squinch magazine opens up architecture
Q: What would you say was the greatest difference between what you expected and the reality of doing it?
Rena was pleasantly surprised by how willing people were to support an independent project. He also learned that production deadlines and coordinating the design brought challenges he had not anticipated.
Squinch magazine opens up architecture
Q: Where did this idea for a literary architecture magazine come from?
Rena says his work in a bookshop exposed him to beautifully produced publications whose writing often felt alienating. He wanted to create accessible architecture writing that readers could enjoy without being experts.
Neesh is rethinking magazine distribution
Q: How do you go about reaching places where magazines are not currently sold?
Nwannem works with publishers to identify suitable venues, then contacts them by phone or email, visits in person, and brings magazines for them to try. She says many venues reorder after customers pick up the titles.
Neesh is rethinking magazine distribution
Q: How is this a different type of magazine distribution?
Neesh connects publishers directly with retailers and stockists through a marketplace, while also finding new places for magazines to be sold, including spas, members' clubs, and barbershops.
Get stuck into Sandweegies
Q: How did Sandweegies come about?
It started from Nancy's long-held love of editorial print and her realisation that Glasgow offered a unique, rich food scene. A lightbulb moment with Nikki from the International Magazine Centre pushed her to turn the idea into a magazine, initially as a passion project, then expanding to multiple issues and formats.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stack Magazines

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

In-depth conversations with independent magazine publishers, editors, designers and writers about the ideas and decisions behind their publications. Interviews explore editorial identity, print design, production, distribution, funding and the personal demands of sustaining a small publishing venture. Guests range from founders of literary, arts and culture magazines to specialists in running, gaming, food and urban mobility, giving listeners a broad view of independent publishing and the communities it serves.

The format is informal and centered on each guest's experience, with occasional live readings and multi-publisher conversations adding variety. A distinctive focus is the magazine as both a creative object and a working business: di... more

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1. Magnus Rena
2. Gem Nwannem
3. Simon Freeman
4. Julie Freeman
5. Hilary Grenhouse
6. Jackson Howarth
7. John Power Jr
8. Nancy Heley

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