OMG We Should Totally Do A Podcast
Hi, I’m James, perfumer and supercollider at Filigree & Shadow. (I’m also a mom.) Welcome to my podcast where I talk to other perfumers as well as fragrance evaluators, perfume historians, fragrance influencers, perfume collectors, and everything in-between.
Episodes
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
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.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
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!
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
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.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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!)
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
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.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
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.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
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.
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Featuring our extra special guest Karen (the good kind) as we discuss The White Lotus, FBoy Island, and the Fantasy Island reboot. Spoilers galore!
OMG What is this
Yes, hello. I’m your host James Elliott, perfumer and owner of Filigree & Shadow in Seattle, Washington. (I’m also a mom.) Each 1-hour episode delves into the world of perfume through various lenses of the people that make the perfume industry such a vibrant, amazing community. Join us, won’t you?
Also, this image of me is generative AI.