The Olfactory

Karen Bevan
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Come on inside The Olfactory and explore the magic elixir of smell and memory as we unbottle the scents that effortlessly conjure our most treasured memories. If you’ve got a story or scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com.

Episodes

  1. 10/10/2021

    Festival Blend

    Hello old friend. It's good to see you. As we wind down from the high energy of the summer, let's uncork a scent that takes us back to those long hazy days trudging through muddy fields and getting lost in the crowds, sounds and all consuming atmosphere of the Glastonbury Festival - submitted by Liz Bruce. If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for keeping me company.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    24 min

  2. 06/20/2021

    Woodsmoke

    Welcome back, old friend. For today's visit to The Olfactory we're going to be exploring another visceral, smokey scent in the form of woodsmoke as we allow it to dance around our noses and fill our hearts with a story of enduring love and loss. Submitted by director and animator, Gary Andrews or @GaryScribbler on twitter. If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for keeping me company.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    25 min

  3. 04/18/2021

    My Newborn Baby

    We're continuing on the childhood theme this week, but this time from the perspective of the parent as we explore the explosion of emotions and intoxicating scent of a newborn baby. But forget nappies and baby powder because it's not quite what you might first think... Submitted by TV presenter and broadcaster, Alison Bender.A little note of care, if you have ever experienced the death of a child, or traumatic circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, birth or health of you or your loved one then you may find some of the elements of this story difficult to hear. If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for keeping me company.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    25 min

  4. 04/04/2021

    Spring

    What an easter treat I've got for you this week. Join me as we sniff our way around a spring time cocktail and explore a snapshot of my childhood to uncover what this season and all the smells it conjures really means to me. If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for keeping me company.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    13 min

  5. 03/21/2021

    Fake Smoke

    Put on your bravest face for this week's tour as I creep into your ears and up your nose with a spooky tale about London history and how it's intrinsically entwined with the smell of fake smoke being pumped out of a smoke machine - submitted by Nikki Druce of the The Macabre London podcast. If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    18 min

  6. 03/07/2021

    Fried Onions

    Make sure your belly is full before we tackle today’s tour my friend, because we’re exploring the unmistakable scent of fried onions with a tale of football, family and Fulham Road - submitted by presenter and producer, Garry Hayes.  If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    17 min

  7. 02/28/2021

    Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

    We’re continuing our exploration of perfume scents on this week’s tour as we take a nosedive into the heady mix of teenage hormones, first love and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle - submitted by TV and radio presenter and producer, Joe Forrester.  If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    14 min

  8. 02/21/2021

    Mum's Perfume

    Brace yourself this week my love, because for your fourth tour we’re going straight into the heart of The Olfactory, as we explore the spicy and fiery scent of 'mum’s perfume' - submitted by Fun Kids radio presenter and host of the Getting Emotional podcast, Bex Lindsay.  If you’ve got a story and scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    18 min

  9. 02/14/2021

    My First Guitar

    Hello old friend. On this fine visit to The Olfactory we’re going to be diving nose first into the scent of a beloved musical companion: that new guitar smell as submitted by musician and broadcaster Chris Berrow.  If you’ve got a story or scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com or @theolfactorypod on twitter.  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    17 min

  10. 02/07/2021

    Smoke in the Car

    Good to see you again. You won’t be disappointed by this second tour of The Olfactory. For this visit we’re going to be exploring the mysterious musky scent of smoke in the car submitted by Nico Tatarowicz. And very specifically, his mum smoking in the car..  If you’ve got a story or scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com or @theolfactorypod on twitter.  And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening.  Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min

  11. 01/31/2021

    Grandad’s Cup of Tea

    I knew you’d be back. For your first tour of The Olfactory we’re going to be exploring the very sweet - and when I say sweet I mean sweet - story of Grandad’s cup of tea submitted by Daniel Williams.  If you’ve got a story or scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com or @theolfactorypod on Twitter. And if you want to help support my efforts to keep The Olfactory doors open then I would love it if you could subscribe on your favourite podcast app and leave me a rating and review. Or perhaps share your story there! I’d love to hear it.  Thanks for listening. Theme music: "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Wistful Rain by Ghostrider Official  https//soundloud.com/ghostrider-official Creative Commons -- Attribution-ShareALike 3.0 Unported -- CC BYSA 3.0 Free Download/Stream: https//bit.ly/wisftulrain Music promoted by Audio Library

    14 min

  12. 01/20/2021

    Welcome to The Olfactory

    Well, you're here now - so what are you waiting for? Don't be shy. Come on inside The Olfactory and see what you find.. Theme music: "Call to Adventure"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    6 min
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About

Come on inside The Olfactory and explore the magic elixir of smell and memory as we unbottle the scents that effortlessly conjure our most treasured memories. If you’ve got a story or scent you want to share with me, write to me at theolfactorypod@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Karen Bevan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karen Bevan
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