Perfume on the Radio

The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Saskia Wilson-Brown
  • 4.9 (24)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Perfume on the Radio

Exploring our deep and diverse cultural connections with smell, Perfume on the Radio is a monthly show hosted by Saskia Wilson-Brown for The Institute for Art and Olfaction. Each episode takes on a new theme, examining its connections with scent through interviews with perfumers, artists, academics, activists, and so many more. Learn more at perfumeontheradio.com or at artandolfaction.com.

  1. Smelling Our Way Through Qatar

    11/11/2023

    Smelling Our Way Through Qatar

    Indulge in a bit of armchair travel as Perfume on the Radio visits Doha, in Qatar. This episode explores the culture and smells that a group of people encountered while on a trip to the country with the Qatar America Institute for Culture. There's incense, there's perfume, there's art, and, yes, there are cats. In order of appearance: Fatima Al-Dosari (Qatar America Institute for Culture), Razwan Ul-Haq (Calligrapher), Micah Anderson (Oudimentary), Rubia Chaudri (Perfum...

    1h 17m
  2. The Quiet Magic of John Steele

    06/18/2023

    The Quiet Magic of John Steele

    Have you ever met a person who had a strange and uncanny sort of magic about them? So it is with John Steele. LIfelong learner and seeker, John is also a purveyor of the strange and the rare, the oddball beauties that our world produces. We’re talking, here, about aromatics. Perform on the Radio returns with a long overdue episode, which we’re calling The Quiet Magic of John Steele. With: John Steele, Lifetree AromatixHosted by Saskia Wilson-BrownPerfume in the Radio is produced by ...

    49 min
  3. CB Hates Perfume?

    09/30/2022

    CB Hates Perfume?

    Veteran perfumer and all around brilliant human Christopher Brosius (Demeter, CB I Hate Perfume) joins us to answer our most pressing question: does he, in fact, hate perfume? Well... yes. But also, not at all.With: Christopher Brosius (CB I Hate Perfume)Hosted by Saskia Wilson-Brown.This episode premiered on Lookout FM, Los Angeles. Lookout FM can be heard on KGAP 96.7 FM Burbank, KFQM 101.5 FM Pacific Palisades, KLDB 99.1 FM Hollywood, and online at lookout.fm.Perfume in the Rad...

    1 hr
  4. The Automoshow

    08/12/2022

    The Automoshow

    The vroom-vroom of the engine, the honk-honk of the horn. Cars come with a lot of sounds. They also come with a lot of smells. In this episode, we lean into the gassy side of things and explore the aromatics of these beautiful, belching metal beasts.With: David Moltz (DS & Durga) Daniel Krasofski (labDK)Killian Wells (Xyrena)Nick Kurczewski (Automotive Reporter)Pia Long (Olfiction)Pedro Nuñez and Micah Hahn (Highland Park Car Club)Hosted by Saskia WIlson-Brown.Episode premieres Thu. Augus...

    1h 7m
  5. The Perfumer's Cat

    03/24/2022

    The Perfumer's Cat

    There is an anecdotal correlation between perfume-making and cat ownership. Perhaps it's the solitary nature of the work that lends itself to humanity's least co-dependent relationship. In this episode we explore the catty side of perfumery.With: Perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler sharing cat smells and cat accordsCat expert Jackson Galaxy exploring how cats use smell to relate to the worldArt historian and museum professional Jessica Murphy sharing feline perfume advertisingPerfumer Laurie Stern d...

    1h 7m
  6. A Moveable Feast

    02/25/2022

    A Moveable Feast

    Mmmm… Donuts. Mmmm… Limburger Cheese? In this episode we quote Camus and Hemingway and their Moveable Feasts to explore retronasal olfaction. Specifically, how smell enhances our favorite activity: feasting on delicious things, whenever and wherever we bloody well like. With: Maite Gomez-Rejón (ArtBites) sharing historical research into chocolate, Jude Stewart (author) exploring truffles LaVay Ullie (Ol Skool BBQ) exploring smoke, wood and BBQBetty Hallock (author) connecting food and sm...

    1h 14m
  7. Drink and Be Merry

    01/21/2022

    Drink and Be Merry

    It’s January and as we all recover from our New Year's Eve hangovers, we can't help but cast our thoughts towards just what, exactly, we imbibed. Do we even remember? In our first episode of season 2, Perfume on the Radio explores the aromatic liquids that vex and sustain us. With: Gina Zupsich (August Uncommon) covering the aromatics and geopolitics of teaMaite Gomez-Rejón (Art Bites) exploring a historic drink from pre-conquest MexicoSpyros Drosopoulos (Baruti) explaining the genesis ...

    1h 2m
  8. Al Kalima is the Word

    11/23/2021

    Al Kalima is the Word

    This episode explores language and scent - more specifically, the potential relationship between the spoken word, the written word and smell in Arabic. We are joined by two people who deeply engage with the language. Oakland-based educator Dr. Gaye Walton-Price provides a brief primer on the Arabic language (and its various dialects). Dr. Walton-Price is followed by Bradford-based artist Razwan Ul-Haq, sharing his work and exploring how scent interfaces with meaning through calligraphy.Perfum...

    58 min
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About

Exploring our deep and diverse cultural connections with smell, Perfume on the Radio is a monthly show hosted by Saskia Wilson-Brown for The Institute for Art and Olfaction. Each episode takes on a new theme, examining its connections with scent through interviews with perfumers, artists, academics, activists, and so many more. Learn more at perfumeontheradio.com or at artandolfaction.com.

Information

  • Creator
    The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Saskia Wilson-Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Institute for Art and Olfaction
  • Show Website
    Perfume on the Radio

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