OMG We Should Totally Do A Podcast

Taking care of business

I am joined by LC James, aka nearlynoseblind, of TikTok and Instagram fame. Our conversation had a few disconnects, so I am (badly) piecing together what we discussed. Look, you’re not here for my technical chops, you’re here for a good time.

The Webmaster

This episode features none other than Grant Osborne, the man (the myth! the legend!) who created Basenotes. Yes, that Basenotes. We talk about the site origins, how it’s evolved over time, and ways you can support Basenotes with content (and currency). Grant dropped out for about 10 seconds at the 50-minute mark, but he’s okay!

Cabinet of Curiosities

This week’s episode is at the home of our guest Jesse Hardy and his dog Wyatt. If you’re wondering why I recorded this episode out in the field, listen and you’ll discover why.

Butterfly Collector

This week’s guest is Sally Bland, aka moodybins on TikTok, and co-host of the wildly popular podcast “Teacup Demagogues.” Sally is not only a music enthusiast but a perfume one as well. We’re bringing a recent conversation on TikTok about perfume to the podcast.

Rebel Girl

This week’s guest is Anjali Vandermark of Anjali Perfumes and the perfumer for Scent Trunk’s “Starlight Sesame.” We talk about her childhood in India, snow in London, her passion for knowledge, and how she found her way into fragrance.

Impostor Syndrome

This week’s guest is Douglas Bender of Charenton Macerations. Listening to Douglas talk about how he became a perfumer, it’s easy for any self-taught perfumer to doubt their skills, talents, and accomplishments. But the true impostor lies in the companies that take what they want from artisan perfumers—as well as LGBTQ+ history. We talk about the fragrance industry through a queer lens, and why true representation of the LGBTQ+ community is so important. Douglas was gracious enough to extend a special offer for our U.S. listeners: use code OMGOMGOMG at checkout and save 20% off your order. This offer is good through the month of March, so don’t delay! (And thank you, Douglas!)

The Queen of the Nile

This week’s special guest is Dora Goldsmith, an Egyptologist working toward her doctorate by studying and recreating the smells, beauty care, drinks, and scented candles of Ancient Egypt. Check out my Instagram @weshouldtotallydoapodcast to learn how you can subscribe to her newsletter and purchase your own smell kits.

Diamond Life

Today’s special guest is Tanaïs: perfumer, writer, interdisciplinary artist, activist, and sensuality personified. We talk about their brand Tanaïs and new discovery kits, their perfume origins, activism, and living a life without apologies.

NikiPedia

Nick Gilbert is the Creative Director of Olfiction and a Fragrance Evaluator. But what, exactly, is a fragrance evaluator, and why? And how? Join us, won’t you, as we learn the answers to these questions – and more! – in this episode.

Escape Escapade

Featuring our extra special guest Karen (the good kind) as we discuss The White Lotus, FBoy Island, and the Fantasy Island reboot. Spoilers galore!