The Curiosity Project

Brew a cup and join Omar and Jack for a chat! Rowing Blazers is arguably one of the hottest fashion brands in the world right now, known for their colour, regular new drops and interesting collaborations. Omar and Jack talk about the story of how an Oxford educated archaeologist ends up running a clothing brand worn by some of the biggest stars, why he chooses particular collaborations, unique ad campaigns and many more topics!  

Check out Rowing Blazers here! 

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Rachel for a chat! For those who tuned in for the episode with Amir Ghel this is the coffee Omar labeled as the best coffee he has ever tried. In todays episode we talk about the story of Hacienda La Esmeralda, coffee competitions, coffee varietals and what it takes grow an award winning coffee bean. 

Check out Hacienda La Esmeralda here! 

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar Dan and Charlie for a chat! In todays episode we talk about the process of mining, smelting and refining gold, in particular a new process called Single Mine Origin which focuses on responsible mining and fully traceable product. We discuss what good practices are in the mining world, what SMO are doing and the potential impact of SMO. 

Check out Single Mine Origin here!

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Gary for a chat! In todays episode we talk about the world of fine jewellery and how The Diamond Store is shaking it up! In particular we talk about the process of purchasing an engagement ring, the information about diamonds you need to know, the situation with Lab Diamonds and how The Diamond Store are able to give you quality and price unrivalled anywhere. 

Check out The Diamond Store here!

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar, Edzard and Michael for a chat! In todays episode we talk about the fashion world and how Sheep Inc are amongst a growing group of companies where sustainability, quality and traceability is paramount. We also learn about their fascinating business structure that involves the adoption of a sheep for every purchase. 

Check out Sheep Inc here!

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Aaron for a chat! In todays episode Omar and Aaron talk about the cigars, fashion and all things fine. Aaron talks about his long and illustrious history as an author and cigar connoisseur. He also provides some interesting information about the history of Cuba, his reservations on the term 'New World Cigars' and many more topics! 

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Phil for a chat! In todays episode Omar and Phil discuss the story of Audio Concierge and Obravo, his interesting personal journey and the background of Obravo. Omar also get a chance to test the entry level IEM Obravo Cupid and they discuss his experiences and thoughts on them. 

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My audio testing equipment

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar, Martin and Per for a chat! In todays episode Omar, Martin and Per discuss the story of Transparent Sound, their personal stories of working in behemoths like Nokia and how that inspired them to create a company that was circular. They also break down the idea of planned obsolescence and how companies design their products to fail and how Transparent Sound is challenging the traditional tech model. 

Check Transparent Sound out here! 

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and John for a chat! For those who are veteran listeners of the show, you will be familiar with JDS Labs, Omar uses their equipment to test almost all headphones and earphones that we talk about but in todays episode John breaks down the history of the company, what they stand for, what a DAC and headphone amp is and the difference across their products. 

Check JDS Labs out here! 

My audio testing equipment

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Amir for a chat! In today's episode, Omar and Amir talk about an interesting topic, Amir has managed to convert Omar to a believer in capsule coffee. They discuss how capsule coffee works and the approach Amir wanted to take in creating the 'ultimate' coffee capsule. 

Check Difference Coffee Co out here! 

Equipment we use:

Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables