Perfume on the Radio

The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Saskia Wilson-Brown

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.

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Episodes

The Perfumer's Cat
Mar 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 discussing how her cats have impacted her practiceDesigner Micah Hahn sharing anecdotal insights into the smell lives of two small house-cats, Egyptologist Robyn Price exploring the wonder of cats in Ancient Egypt. Hosted by Saskia Wilson-Brown.Episode premiered on Thu. March 24, 5pm PT on Lookout FM (KGAP 96.7 FM Burbank, KFQM 101.5 FM Pacific Palisades, KLDB 99.1 FM Hollywood, and online at lookout.fm ) and at 6pm PT on a podcast provider near you. RESEARCHhttps://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/11/10/a-scientific-justification-for-spinsters-old-maids-and-cats-in-the-victorian-era/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/16/claws-pop-culture-crazy-cat-lady-lonely-sexless-eccentric-stereotype-millennial-ailurophileshttp://www.malleusmaleficarum.org/MUSICSneaky Samba, by Jack Pierce (PremiumBeat.com); The Lonely Road by Cool Cat Music (PremiumBeat.com); Ships in the Night (1950s Mix) by Cool Cat Music (PremiumBeat.com); Cumbia Caliente by Daniel Belardinelli (PremiumBeat.com); Good Morning Havana by Jonathan Boyle (PremiumBeat.com); 'Perfume on the Radio' theme song, by Emmitt James; 'Moonrise' by Darian Zahedi; Perfume on the Radio Interstitials by Maxwell Williams
I'll Find You My Precious
Nov 5 2021
I'll Find You My Precious
The pleasures of the chase. The joy of the discovering. Humans LOVE a challenge - especially one with a treasure at the end of it. Good news for perfume lovers: aromatic materials can be the most challenging and enticing treasures of all. For episode 16 of Perfume on the Radio we are joined by experts in the chasing, and the uncovering, of magical botanicals, aromatics, and landscapes.Chris Kemp (writer, 'Floating Gold', among others) talks about ambergris, what it is, how people find it. Mason Hainey (Mizu) talks about orris root, how it's processed and what it brings to perfumery. Carlos Morera and Nina Mross (Cactus Store) talk about two very VERY sought after plants, and the impact of human desire on the environment. Matthew Teutimez (Environmental Director Kizh Nation / Gabrieleno) talks about the relationship to the land, and botany, from the Kizh Nation perspective. Premiered Nov. 4, 2021, 5pm PT on Lookout FMSongs by Emmitt James Hosted by Saskia Wilson-BrownPerfume in the Radio is produced by The Institute for Art and Olfaction for lookout.fm. Our theme music was composed by Emmitt James, Maxwell Williams and Darian Zahedi. SONGS:Back in 80s, by Denis, Licensed through premiumbeat.com; Street sounds in Montmartre, Paris, France  by Mxsmanic on freesound.org; 55 by Beatrice Dillon on openmusicarchive.org / (cc) by-sa 4.0; tvilgiat sounds-from-the-atlantic-rainforest (CC0) Courtesy of Freesound.org; Northsea.wav, by inchadney on freesound.orgAnd!'Perfume on the Radio' theme song, by Emmitt James'Moonrise', by Darian Zahedi Interstital Music, by Maxwell Williams
Mythical Beasts
Apr 9 2021
Mythical Beasts
In this episode of Perfume on the Radio, we give ourselves license to imagine the most fearsome, entrancing, magical and aromatic beings. Join us to learn all about some fantastical beasts, and meet the people who smell them.GUESTSAntonio Gardoni (Bogue Profumo)Bayyana Davis (IFF)Dr. J.W. Dotson (Uncanny Scents)Lakenda Wallace (Modern Peasant Beauty)Spyros Drosopoulos (Baruti)Boris Raux (artist)Jessica Murphy (Perfume Professor)Hosted by Saskia WIlson-Brown (The Institute for Art and Olfaction)--ABOUTAiring on Los Angeles' Lookout FM on the second and fourth Thursday of every month and as a podcast thereafter, Perfume on the Radio is a radio show about scent culture, perfumery and olfactory art produced by the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Learn more at perfumeontheradio.comCREDITSPerfume on the Radio title song composed by Maxwell Williams. Additional music composed by Stephen Rimlinger. Nordur, by Alexander Nakarada (https://freepd.com/world.php)Gavotte, by Jean-Baptiste Lully (https://musopen.org/music/7490-gavotte/)Le Carnaval des Animaux, Aquarium, by Camille Saint-Saëns, Performed by Markus Staab (https://musopen.org/music/1454-the-carnival-of-the-animals/)Le Carnaval des Animaux, Fossils, by Camille Saint-Saëns, Performed by Seattle Youth Orchestra (https://musopen.org/music/1454-the-carnival-of-the-animals/)Blood Eagle, by Alexander Nakarada (courtesy of freepd.com)Eerie Ambience, by Bradovic (https://freesound.org/people/Bradovic/sounds/171992/)Falling Leaves in Autumn Forest, by Mjeno (https://freesound.org/people/Mjeno/sounds/405139/)Going on a forest road gravel and grass, by straget (https://freesound.org/people/straget/sounds/411206/)Chicken Single Alarm Call, by Rudmer_Rotteveel (https://freesound.org/people/Rudmer_Rotteveel/sounds/316920/)Cackle, by RavenBlueFeather (https://freesound.org/people/RavenBlueFeather/sounds/385854/)