The Smell Podcast

The Smell Podcast

Welcome to The Smell Podcast, where we explore all things smell. If you have a smell/taste disorder or are supporting a family member who does, this podcast is for you! We'll explore listener stories, news, and current research on smell and taste!

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Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 20 - Interview with Don Heins on Parosmia 08.01.2019

This week, listen in as I chat with Don Heins about his experience living with parosmia!  If you're interested in learning more about parosmia, you can click here .  To find the "Acquired Anosmia and Parosmia Support Page" on Facebook, click here .   Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 19 - Drug Service Dogs and Marijuana Legalization... Now What? 01.01.2019

Happy New Year's! This week, listen to this episode about police service dogs who are trained to sniff out drugs and what might happen to them if marijuana becomes legalized in the state of Nebraska.  To read the original article and watch the videos that go along with it (cute dogs) click here .  You can follow Kelsey on Twitter @KelseyDickeson and on Facebook @KelseyDickesonLocal4.  To listen to...

Episode 18 - Interview with Fifth Sense Founder, Duncan Boak! 25.12.2018

Merry Christmas! This week, listen in as I chat with Duncan Boak, the founder of Fifth Sense, a charity for people affected by smell and taste disorders!  If you'd like to watch the presentation Duncan gave at the Monell Center in February 2017, click here .   Check out Fifth Sense by going to www.fifthsense.org.uk .  Check out the SmellTaste 2019 conference online at www.smelltaste.org .  Get ful...

Episode 17 - Smell and Virtual Reality 18.12.2018

This week, join me in learning about how a company is using smell to impact virtual reality!  If you're interested in reading the entire article, "From stinky to cookies: Orlando firm creates scents for virtual reality games, military training", please click here . Don't forget that there is a great video that goes along with the article!  If you'd like to get in touch with the author, Marco Santa...

Episode 16 - Interview with Amy Grubish Belfiori 11.12.2018

This week, listen in as I interview Amy Grubish Belfiori on what it's like living with acquired anosmia!  If you're interested in getting in touch with Amy, you can reach her at globehome@hotmail.com or look for her on Facebook by searching for Amy Grubish Belfiori!  Check out the SmellTaste 2019 conference website online at www.smelltaste.org .  Find the podcast on Twitter @thesmellpodcast! Get f...

Episode 15 - A Recap of the ITTSD Conference! 04.12.2018

This week, join me as I recap the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders Conference!  To learn more about Sensonics International and their smell tests, visit www.smelltest.com .  To get in touch with Leah Holzel, who is a chef focused on anosmia, you can send her an email to lholzel@mac.com .  To learn more about Eclat chocolate, visit www.eclatchocolate.com .  If you want to learn...

Episode 14 - Interview with Jason Russell on Congenital Anosmia 27.11.2018

This week, listen in as I interview Jason Russell on what it's like living with congenital anosmia!  If you're interested in the smelling device I mentioned, the Tanita ES-100, you can find an article about it here .  The Smell Taste 2019 website can be found online here .  Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 13 - The Genetics of Congenital Anosmia 20.11.2018

This week, join me as I try to understand (and explain) the different genetics that scientists believe may cause congenital anosmia!  To read, "When the nose never knows: Exploring the genetics behind a missing sense of smell by Roger Chriss, click here .   To learn more about the author, Roger Chriss, and read his other work click here .   Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1....

Episode 12 - Dogs and Cancer Research 13.11.2018

This week, we talk about dogs and their amazing abilities to detect disease using their powerful senses of smell!  To read "Can Dogs Detect Cancer?" by Joana Cavaco Silva, click here .  To read "Anchorage dogs trained to sniff out breast cancer" by Lauren Maxwell, click here .  To register for the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders conference, click here .  Get full access to The...

Episode 11 - The Aromas of Fall and Movie Theater Smells! 30.10.2018

This week, we catch up on some smell news, including the scientific aroma of fall and how to rate movies based on the smells emitted by the people watching them!  To read "The scent of a season: Explaining the aromas of fall" click here .  To read "Cinema air chemistry linked to film ratings" click here .  To register for the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders conference, visit w...

Episode 10 - Celebrities with Anosmia 23.10.2018

This week, we chat about famous people who have anosmia!  Jason Sudeikis - On the Conan O'Brien show, click here .  Olivia Wilde - On the Jimmy Kimmel show, click here .  Perrie Edwards - click here .  Bill Pullman - "Imagine Life Without Smell" with the Monell Center, click here . On the Steve Harvey show, click here .  Stevie Wonder - click here .  Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Diso...

Episode 9 - An Interview with Joolz 09.10.2018

Listen in as I chat with Joolz, creator of the "Tales of Anosmia" channel on YouTube!  You can find her YouTube channel here .  If you're interested in attending the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders, please register online at www.ittsd2018.org . Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Minisode 4 - Listener Stories 04.10.2018

Listener Frederick, from Belgium, shares his story! Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 8 - Interview with Chrissi Kelly, Creator of AbScent 02.10.2018

Today, listen in as I interview Chrissi Kelly, creator of the Smell Training website, AbScent located online here .  If you'd like to learn more about Chrissi, please click here . If you are interested in attending the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders, please click here . Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 7 - News from the Monell Center 25.09.2018

This episode, we dive into news stories from the Monell Center!  If you'd like to register for the Double Tasty: Dinner and a Show, please visit https://www.monell.org/dinner_and_a_show_monell_50th_anniversary_celebration .  If you need to register for the Identifying Treatments for Smell and Taste Disorders conference, please visit www.ittsd2018.org .  If you want to learn more about Pamela Dalto...

Episode 6 - Interview with Dr. Rachel Herz 18.09.2018

Today, listen in as I interview Dr. Rachel Herz about her book "The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell" and the psychology of smell!  You can find information about her book online here . You can find Dr. Herz's website here . You can find information about the Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders (ITTSD) conference and register here . Get full access to The...

Episode 5- Smell Training and the "Identifying Treatments for Taste and Smell Disorders" Conference! 11.09.2018

This episode, we hear about smell training and the new conference for people living with smell and taste disorders!  Chris Kelly's Smell Training Website- click here .  "I'm Going to Stay Optimistic: Wash U Patients Work to Regain Sense of Smell"- click here .  Identifying Treatments for Smell and Taste Disorders Conference- click here .   New Conference to Establish Road Map for Treatment-Focused...

Episode 4 - Interview with the Girl Who Can't Smell 04.09.2018

Today, we get to chat with Yazmin Salazar, the Girl Who Can't Smell, about her website, blog, and what it was like growing up with congenital anosmia! To visit The Girl Who Can't Smell online, click here .  Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Minisode 3 - Listener Stories 30.08.2018

Listener Amy, who suffers with parosmia, shares her story! Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 3 - Linda Buck and Richard Axel 28.08.2018

Learn more about Linda Buck by visiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_B._Buck .  Learn more about Richard Axel by visiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Axel Learn more about both of their contributions to science by visiting https://www.hhmi.org/news/richard-axel-and-linda-buck-awarded-2004-nobel-prize-physiology-or-medicine . Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1...

Minisode 2 - Listener Stories 23.08.2018

Listeners Craig & Amy share their own experiences living with anosmia! Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 2 - Smell & Taste News Roundup 21.08.2018

A news roundup of all things smell and taste! You can find the articles read today online using the links listed below. Thank you to the authors for their permission to use their stories on the podcast! "Medical device maker’s malady inspires restaurant to offer tasting dinner for those who can’t smell" https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2018/08/17/medical-device-maker-s-malady-inspires-r...

Minisode 1 - Listener Stories 17.08.2018

Listeners share their own experiences living with a smell/taste disorder! Get full access to The Smell Podcast at thesmellpodcast1.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 1 - Pilot 16.08.2018

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The Smell Podcast (Trailer) 15.08.2018

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