Fungal Fragrances

Smell that? Could be a fungus. Aroma is everywhere, and much of that comes from microorganisms. Pheromones, toxins, attractants, hormones… chemicals are the language of fungi. Today we are joined by a mycologist and artist to discuss the olfactory world of fungi and how it is experienced by human beings. With an extensive array of scents, fungal fragrances inspired the first mushroom smell wheel created by Willoughby Arevalo and Isabelle Kirouac. Our conversation features stories around these unique aromas, the attempt to recreate the smells, the possible roles of these compounds in the ecosystem, and more!Topics covered:Our sense of smell and our human relationship with itA brief overview of fungal aroma biotechnology1-Octen-3-ol or “mushroom alcohol”The Mushroom Smelling Wheel: the variety of smells such as garlic, watermelon, DMT, sperm, shrimp, crayons, wet sleeping bag, etcChemical communications and pheromones in mushroom forming fungiWilloughby & Isabelle’s artist residency in Mexico and the development of fungal fragrance catalogueBrief visitaitons on the sex life of fungiWilloughby & Isabelle’s Art & Fungi Project Show Notes:Art & Fungi Project: https://artandfungi.org/Walking The Mycelial Web: https://walkingthemycelialweb.org/DIY Mushroom Cultivation: https://newsociety.com/books/d/diy-mushroom-cultivation?aff=20Making Sense of Each Other Future Ecologies Podcast: https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-3-6-making-sense-of-each-otherThe Mushroom Smelling Wheel: https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-3-6-making-sense-of-each-otherFungal Aroma Biotech: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M9dG9bByudSDOvMXV2mF4sfQ7NEdLFr-?usp=sharingwww.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you’re picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion’s Mane):  Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion’s Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you’ve been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It’s like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT’ for a 30% discount.