Episode 30 - Part 1: Death & Rituals
Onwards to episode three of the spooky season series where we talk about Death, rituals, the creation of meaning and mystery. Now with a dash of necromancy…
How can one truly discuss the intricate topics of fragrance, death, and rituals without the invaluable insights of Nuri McBride? It seems only fitting that we take this opportunity to ‘resurrect’ a former guest who has made significant contributions to the conversation.
Nuri is not just a perfumer; she is also a dedicated community educator and an insightful writer who regularly explores the rich intersection of olfaction and death rituals throughout history. I am genuinely pleased to welcome her back to the podcast for another of our winding book club and fragrant pairings.
In keeping with tradition, our conversation has been so rich and layered that I have had to divide it up over several episodes for your enjoyment. So, please sit back and immerse yourself in this deep dive into the fascinating realms of necromancy and world building in part one of our series.
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Fragrances mentioned:
Lady Vengeance - Juliette Has A Gun
De Profundis - Serge Lutens
After Every Ounce of Joy (Leaves My Body) - Chris Rusak
Macbeth - Shakespeare Perfumes
Books mentioned:
Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir
Harrow the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir
Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs - Paul Koudounaris
The Foul and the Fragrant - Alain Corbin
Find Nuri McBride on Instagram or on their website.
The Alabastron Journal can be find at alabastronjournal.com
Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records
