GQ JAPAN Launches Its First Official Podcast: 'GQ JAPAN OUTTAKES Weekend Editorial Talk'

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GQ JAPAN has launched its first podcast program, 'GQ JAPAN OUTTAKES Weekend Editorial Talk.'

In this series, editors responsible for features in the print and digital editions of GQ JAPAN share stories and production insights that couldn't fit into the magazine. The program also hosts columnists and guests for in-depth discussions on topics closely tied to the magazine's content. Through casual post-interview chats and internal editorial debates, the podcast delivers a 'second narrative'—stories that go beyond the articles, shared through audio. As a companion to the print and digital editions, the podcast allows audiences to move fluidly between the magazine and audio content, experiencing the world of GQ JAPAN in a more three-dimensional way.

The podcast is designed around the concept of relaxed, natural conversations within the editorial team. Editor-in-Chief Jun Ishida hosts the introductions, while individual editors take turns as MCs for each episode.

The first episode, released on Saturday, July 11, focused on 'fashion,' featuring Fashion Director Kenta Takasugi alongside editors Ryota Ito and Keishi Iwata. Starting from the theme 'outfit of the day,' they shared on-the-ground reports from fashion weeks in Milan and Paris, behind-the-scenes moments from runway shows, and lesser-known anecdotes about celebrities who energized the events.

'GQ JAPAN OUTTAKES Weekend Editorial Talk' Overview

Program Name: 'GQ JAPAN OUTTAKES Weekend Editorial Talk'

Launch Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Release Schedule: Every Saturday at 9:00 PM

Distribution Platform: Spotify

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