The Curiosity Project

The Curiosity Project

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The Curiosity Project episodes

  • Science driven glassware with Adam and Marek of Kruve Inc.

    Brew a cup and join Omar, Adam and Marek for a chat! In today's episode we discuss the story of one of the most recognisable glasses in the coffee world right now, the journeys of the founders, and the science drive approach to designing glasses that alter the way you taste your coffee. 


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    Equipment we use:

    • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT
    • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
    • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
    • 1 hr 27 min
    • Conversations With: John 'The Wizard' Moulton of Noble Audio

      Brew a cup and join Omar and John for a chat! In today's episode John talks about his personal background as an audiologist, how Noble Audio was created and how he got the name The Wizard. 

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      Check Noble Audio out here!

      My audio testing equipment 

      • Burson Audio Timekeeper 3 Integrated 
      • Chord Electronics Hugo 2
      • JDS Labs EL AMP II+
      • JDS Labs EL DAC+
      • Equipment we use:

        • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT
        • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
        • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
        • 1 hr 18 min
        • The oldest English perfumers: The story and process with Edward Bodenham of Floris

          Brew a cup and join Omar and Edward for a chat! In today's episode Omar and Edward talk about the history of Floris, how it was founded and the memories he personally has growing up in and around the fragrance world. Edward also walks us through the formulation process, from ideation to delivery of a fragrance and some of the weird and wonderful ingredients the use to create some of the most iconic and recognisable fragrances we have.


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          Check Floris out here!


          Equipment we use:

          • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT   
          • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6   
          • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
          • 1 hr 3 min
          • Creating a coffee icon with Hannah and Sebastian of Not Neutral

            Brew a cup and join Omar, Hannah and Sebastian for a chat! In today's episode Omar, Hannah and Sebastian talk about Not Neutral, the makers of perhaps the most iconic coffee cups in the world. If you have been following our coffee journey you would know that we at The Curiosity Project are huge fans of everything Not Neutral make, their ergonomics, tactility and aesthetics are unmatched. We talk about the journey the designer went to create the Lino and Vero range, the materials they use and projects they are currently working on! 

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            Check Not Neutral out here!

            Equipment we use:

            • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT  
            • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6  
            • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
            • 1 hr 16 min
            • Who is England's oldest family jeweller? With Henry Deakin of Deakin & Francis

              Brew a cup and join Omar and Henry for a chat! In today's episode Omar and Henry talk about the history of Deakin & Francis, the background of Birmingham as a centre of jewellery making, the journey from B2B to B2C and the techniques and products Deakin & Francis use to make their unique creations. 


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              Check Deakin & Francis out here! 


              Equipment we use:


              • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT 
              • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 
              • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
              • 45 min
              • The best sneakers in the world? With Mark of Crown Northampton

                Brew a cup and join Omar and Mark for a chat! During our minimalism journey we have sought the best brands for particular items and sneakers have been an extremely important component to a capsule wardrobe. We have always taken the view of absolutely nailing the basics that focus on the details. It has been our privilege to come across Crown Northampton where we are confident to say amongst all the sneakers we. have come across they are the best sneakers hands down. 

                In today's episode Omar and Mark talk about Crown Northampton, who they are, what it takes to make a pair of their sneakers, the focus on material choice and the insane attention to detail on their new Hand Stitch Collection. 

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                Check Crown Northampton out here!


                Equipment we use:

                • Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT
                • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
                • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables
                • 1 hr 32 min
                • Unplugged: EP 1 - Cigars, role models and being unreasonable

                  Welcome to a new series for The Curiosity Project! 


                  Join Omar for the "Unplugged" series which involves totally unscripted free flowing conversations with friends of The Curiosity Project. In today's episode Omar sits down for a cigar and a coffee with his friend Tamer. Light up, brew a cup and join us for a chat! 


                  Products in the episode

                  • Omar's Cigar - Leon Jimenes Prestige Corona Tubed 
                  • Tamer's Cigar - Davidoff Long Panatella
                  • Cutter - Les Fines Lames Le Petite
                  • Lighter - Colibri Quasar Astoria Lighter
                  • Cigar Rest - Les Fines Lames Cigar Stand

                  • Equipment we use:

                    • Microphones: Sennheiser AVX MKE2
                    • Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
                    • Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

                    • 1 hr 46 min
                    • What cigars to smoke as a beginner? With Jimmy Mcghee of Hunters and Frankau

                      Brew a cup and join Omar and Jimmy for a chat! One of the questions we have received is as a beginner or novice what cuban cigars should I consider smoking? Omar and Jimmy have put together a list of recommendations of cigars in different sizes, brands and strengths. We also recommend particular cigar accessories that we have enjoyed using. Jimmy also shares some extraordinary stories of the particular sizes and a short history on some brands! We would love to hear about what you smoke and your cigar journey. 

                      Check out our website here! 

                      Check Hunters and Frankau out here!

                      Equipment we use:

                      Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

                      Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

                      Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

                      1 hr 52 min
                    • The Story Of Davidoff Of London with Edward and Eddie Sahakian

                      Brew a cup and join Omar, Edward and Eddie for a chat! For our holidays episode we decided what better of an episode to publish than one of the great London, St James stories. Our dear friend Eddie joins Omar once again on the podcast but this time with his iconic father, Edward Sahakian. Listen in as Edward talks of his extraordinary family history and his story of how he got in to the cigar world, a story that started around Christmas 41 years ago. 

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                      Equipment we use:

                      Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

                      Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

                      Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

                      1 hr 40 min
                    • Tailoring with the best Italian fabrics with Danilo Basile of Clements and Church

                      Brew a cup and join Omar and Danilo for a chat! Clements and Church has quickly become one of our favourite menswear brands, known for their attention to detail, modern styling and usage of only the best fabrics in the world. In today's episode we talk to Danilo to learn a little more about Clements and Church, who they are, what makes them unique and to understand what makes certain fabrics extraordinary. 

                      Check our Clements and Church here! 

                      Equipment we use:

                      Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

                      Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

                      Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

                      1 hr 7 min

                    About The Curiosity Project

                    From the publisher's feed

                    The Curiosity Project is a podcast where curiosity DIDN'T kill the cat. Whether you want to listen to a serious discussion on artificial intelligence, sustainability of books, philosophy of movies, the beauty of minimalism or a laid back comedic chat on the British royal family then Omar has you covered.