The Curiosity Project

Brew a cup and join Omar and Mark for a chat! In today's episode Omar and Mark talk about the world of non-alcoholics spirits. Mark breaks down what it's been liking starting and running Lyres, how they make and formulate new alternatives to traditional spirits and the future of the non-alcoholic drinks market. Check out our website here ! Check out Lyres here!  Equipment we use: Microphones:...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Sebastian for a chat! In today's episode Omar and Sebastian talk about why Sebastian decided to create Myrqvist and how we went about it. We also define what a 'great' dress shoe is and the specific elements you should look out for!  Check out our website here ! Check out Myrqvist here!  Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and Neumann TLM 103 MT Int...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Robert for a chat! In today's episode Robert talks about his family business, Ettinger London. In particular he walks us through what it takes from choosing the hide/skin, to tanning, to the crafting of a leather good. He also talks about the history of the brand and how they are having to pivot in a new modern era! Check out our website here ! Check out Ettinger Londo...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Ricardo for a chat! In today's episode Ricardo provides his top 5 cigars that will provide any beginner with an interesting experience of Nicaraguan cigars. We also talk about the accessories that Ricardo believes are must haves and nice to haves.  Check out our website here ! Cigar Accessories Check out Boveda   Check out Vertigo Lighters Check out Les Fines...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Ricardo for a chat! In today's episode we continue our cigar education by exploring what countries outside of Cuba have to offer. We talk about Ricardo background growing up in Nicaragua, becoming the deputy ambassador of Nicaragua and now COO of Tor imports. We also explore what a new world cigar is, what makes them different from a cuban, and how they are blended.&nb...

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.  Check out our website here ! Check Kruve Inc. out here! Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 and...

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 iconi...

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 a...

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 th...

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...

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 parti...

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 worl...

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...

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:...

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: Microph...

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: S...

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 t...

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 La...

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 Neu...

Brew a cup a join Omar and Justin for a chat! In todays episode Omar and Justin will be discussing the sustainability state of the drinks world as of right now and the impact that plastic waste and pollution is causing our planet and in particular our oceans. We also learn from Justin what The Hidden Sea are doing as a wine company to help give back to the environment and be as positive as possibl...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Jimmy for a chat! In today's episode Omar and Jimmy will be providing some extremely interesting cigar education. Jimmy Mcghee, head of communications and training at Hunters and Frankau answers questions like what is a cigar? What goes in to making a beautiful cuban cigar? What is the master of Habanos exam? and many many more!  Check Hunters and Frankau out here...

Our Talking Cars series has been extremely popular and we must apologise for the time it has taken us to upload another episode! In today's episode Omar will be in the Polestar 2, you will receive an audio experience of what its like in one of the most hotly anticipated electric vehicles of 2021. Omar will be providing live feedback of what he thinks of the car while also providing a breakdown of...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Filipp for a chat! 64 Audio has beena. brand I have had a great deal of admiration of for a while, along with all the IEM gold we talk about we make a tangent on our love for 2 channel HiFi and vinyl! In this episode we also talk about 64 Audio's newest product, the DUO.  Check 64 Audio out here ! My audio testing equipment Burson Audio Timekeeper 3 Integrated Cho...

Brew a cup and join Omar and Michael for a chat about water! We go in depth in to the history of Michael and the science as to why water has a 'taste'.  Check Aqua Amore out here!  Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables

Brew a cup and join Omar and Douglas for a chat about conical burrs vs flat burrs. We will be answering questions like what they are? Which is better? And what purpose do burr coatings have?  Check Weber Workshops out here ! Equipment we use: Microphones: Sennheiser MK4 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Cables: Kenable XLR 4m cables