Best Mathias Rosenzweig Podcasts (2024)

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From Vogue to Rogue with Negar Mohammadi 41:56

4M ago41:56

41:56

Dates, almond oil, persimmon, pomegranate... These recipe ingredients that have given Persian women their legendary beauty from the inside out are also the core pillars of hair brand 14th Night, founded by Negar Mohammadi. Sun-kissed, athletic, and curious, Negar mastered the technical aspects of business as a young professional working for a major…

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Bonus episode with Thomaï Serdari 4:03

6M ago4:03

4:03

Get ready for a new year filled with exciting conversations and inspiring guests. Season Four coming soon! ****************************** Did you enjoy this episode? Consider subscribing to this podcast! It offers unique stories driven by our desire for meaningful objects and brings to life individual accounts of personal luxuries. The guests, acco…

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The Right to Roam with Håvard Utheim 30:34

6M ago30:34

30:34

A passionate explorer of nature, a committed adventurer, a tech entrepreneur whose mission is to create a sustainable and equitable travel industry for all, Håvard Utheim moves from idea to idea and from start-up to start-up. He is the type who has vision, sets the mission, and culls the right people to populate the new business. In doing so, he is…

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Metallic, She Said with Diane D'Amato 29:09

7M ago29:09

29:09

Her impeccable foresight and vision of market trends, along with her passion for haute couture and luxury leather goods make Diane D’Amato a true force in the luxury market. She is as sharp in business as she is warm and empathetic in her relationships. In charge of the luxury accessories categories at Heritage Auctions, Diane brings unique pieces …

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Twixt the Physical and Otherworldly with Fallou Wadje 35:37

7M ago35:37

35:37

Hats, authentic jewelry from Africa, mainly Senegal and Ghana, as well as tie-dye shirts and other accessories are Fallou's Wadje's street hustle in Harlem. Her life's calling is creativity. Her purpose is the creation of objects that give luxury a new definition: 'twixt the physical and the spiritual. A vessel of energy herself, Fallou the artist …

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The Luxury of Inconvenience with Robert Finger 37:21

8M ago37:21

37:21

A century-old Cape Cod wooden house seems to be the point of departure for interiors architect Robert Finger's journeys into desire. At first I thought of it very similar to a juicy and delicious piece of candy that releases a range of magical sensations when you bite into it. But after we spent some time chatting, it became clear that that little …

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Cool Fish, Angel Fish and Life in a Reef Tank with Adam Simon 52:00

8M ago52:00

52:00

There is so much activity underwater. Reefing takes attention, concentration, and a small dose of obsession. The feat is rewarding and illustrates how our climate works and what preserves life in our oceans. Listen to this captivating episode, in which Adam Simon explains the ins and outs of reefing and how to start collecting live coral. Adam Simo…

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Eleven Steps and a Pond with Thomaï Serdari 6:44

1y ago6:44

6:44

Find out why I decided to own a silk scarf by Hermès and why my collection keeps growing. What moved you to buy one of your prized possessions? Was it its qualities? Its aesthetic merit? Are your purchases based on emotional associations or simply fashion trends and peer pressure? I invite you to email me at populuxepod@gmail.com and let me know. *…

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At the Edge of a Cliff in Dubrovnik with Mathias Rosenzweig 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

Mathias Rosenzweig is one of the most talented creative persons I have met. You have probably read his work through the pages of V Magazine, an authority voice in fashion. Mathias started as a writer covering the music scene for Interview Magazine and quickly rose to an editor's role covering fashion shows all over the world. His portfolio includes…

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A Three-legged Beauty with Tami Hausman 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

30:06

Deeply steeped in design, both by training and in practice, Tami Hausman could write a book about a seemingly humble object: A three-legged wooden chair with a molded seat and curved back of sticks. This is no ordinary chair. It is the Mira chair designed by American woodworker George Nakashima and has been in Tami’s life since she can remember. Li…

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The Bag Hunter with Adam Brodowski 23:51

1+ y ago23:51

23:51

When it comes to identifying the best bag for any job, Adam Brodowski, industrial and UX designer, has a range of criteria to assess his options. Owning more than 25 bags, Adam is always thinking about how to perfect the utility of each item and how new materials may contribute to an elevated experience. Luxury for Adam goes beyond functionality. L…

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Rolex Rulez with Carol Altieri 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Carol Altieri's passion is to bring big, shiny and well designed objects into your life. She does so through Bob's Watches, an online marketplace she co-owns with her husband Paul. Yes, Paul, no, not Bob. In addition to buying and selling for her customers, Carol has amassed an impressive collection of vintage watches part of which she is bringing …

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She Wore Blue with Jenn Rugolo 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

A sculptural extravagance in blue silk, a dress by fashion designer Mohamed Benchellal made Jenn's heart skip a beat. She, in turn, chose the words to describe it with nuance and precision on Populuxe today. Pay close attention to her voice as it carries us back to Jenn's early music education in a household of musicians, in a memory-making family,…

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Death by Red Lipstick with Rachel Felder 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

36:20

Intrigued by the scent of a Dior red lipstick? Attracted to the texture of red by Guerlain? What's at the root of this intergenerational obsession with red lipstick that resonates with people across cultures, ages, and genders? I had to turn to the expert. Correction! THE expert, Rachel Felder, author of Red Lipstick: An Ode to A Beauty Icon to dig…

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Maggie Rogers Learns About Pleasure Activism 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

While on tour for her sophomore album Surrender, singer Maggie Rogers joins host Mathias Rosenzweig in conversation with Adrienne Maree Brown, the author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, to dive deeper into the subject. What exactly is pleasure activism, and how can we incorporate it into our everyday lives in order to not only f…

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Hayley Kiyoko Learns About Gerrymandering 38:23

2y ago38:23

38:23

While touring across the USA for her sophomore album, PANORAMA, singer Hayley Kiyoko (known amongst her fans as the Lesbian Jesus) took a moment to join host Mathias Rosenzweig in learning about gerrymandering. Because like, what even is that? Our specialist on today’s episode is Mark Gaber, the Senior Director of Redistricting at Campaign Legal Ce…

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Slayyyter Learns About Killer Whales 38:58

2y ago38:58

38:58

Underground pop princess Slayyyter joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about killer whales, also known as orcas, from Dr. Michael Weiss—the Research Director for the Center for Whale Research. What happens to these beautiful giants when humans put them in captivity (remember Blackfish)? Do we have any chance of being able to communicate with the…

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Telling Time with Ariel Adams 36:04

2y ago36:04

36:04

A digital media publication with close to two million users, ablogtowatch founded by Ariel Adams, educates, helps, and guides consumers in their decision to buy watches and to build their collections. In the 20 years that Ariel has been in the watch collecting space both as an enthusiast and a professional, things appear to have changed and social …

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100 Letters with Thomaï Serdari 8:46

2y ago8:46

8:46

Allow me to interrupt the regular format with an episode about one of my objects of desire... and yes, I do have many! This one is special: A small book with 100 Letters by Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) gifted to me by my friend Christine Singer who knew Ponti well through her husband's company, M. Singer & Sons Furniture. Po…

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Fin Argus Learns About the History of Gender Queerness 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Singer and actor Fin Argus, one of the stars of Peacock's Queer as Folk reboot, joins host Mathias Rosenzweig as well as associate professor and author Eric Stanley to learn about the history of gender queerness. The topic is broad and thus impossible to cover in a single episode. That said, Fin and Eric hone in on representations of gender queerne…

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Luxury Foregone and Fantastical with Pat Cooke 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

What are your feelings about receiving luxury objects as gifts? Do you take pleasure in these possessions or new experiences? Do they define new rituals that organize your day differently than before? And when have you felt compelled to give an object of great value as a gift to someone else? These are some of the ideas I will tackle today with my …

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Angel Olsen Learns About Synesthesia 32:38

2y ago32:38

32:38

This week, American singer-songwriter Angel Olsen joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about synesthesia, the perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. Like, what does that even mean! Angel learns: what are the different types of synest…

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And Then There Was Light with Lara Knutson 27:43

2y ago27:43

27:43

Curiosity and practice have allowed Lara Knutson to satisfy her dream of experiencing light. Her objects are either made of reflective materials that turn the material into immaterial or the other way around. Lara uses light as a material to create objects that both are and are not there and that still allow the viewer to interact with them. Her wo…

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A Bella and her Falabella Bag with Whitney Jordan 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

Whitney Jordan has an eye for the visual arts and a point of view about fashion, retail, and business. She is also someone with training and experience, not just opinions. Whitney's account of the merits of Stella McCartney's Falabella bag, an "It bag" that became iconic since it first launched in 2009, is filled with nostalgia. Her stories give ou…

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A Rabbit Catcher, A Ballad Singer, and A Photographer with Justin Partyka Part II 28:47

2y ago28:47

28:47

Justin Partyka's life story sounds like a web of coincidences that place him in front of people or circumstances that relate to him via another path as well. A practicing photographer, Justin was trained as a folklorist and has a deep passion for and understanding of music. A remarkable multi-volume book of William Eggleston's Democratic Forrest pu…

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Brooke Candy Learns About Fairytales 39:27

2y ago39:27

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This week, the very iconic Brooke Candy joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about fairytales from Dr. Jeana Jorgensen. We've all heard fairytales, but where do they come from? Is it true that originally they were super fucking dark and twisted before Disney made them more kid-friendly? How do fairytales approach topics like sex and death? And ou…

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A Rabbit Catcher, A Ballad Singer, and A Photographer with Justin Partyka Part I 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

Justin Partyka's life story sounds like a web of coincidences that place him in front of people or circumstances that relate to him via another path as well. A practicing photographer, Justin was trained as a folklorist and has a deep passion for and understanding of music. A remarkable multi-volume book of William Eggleston's Democratic Forrest pu…

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Never Meant to Be with Tobias Meinecke 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Tobias Meinecke is a story teller. Critically acclaimed filmmaker, sought after film director of creative projects for luxury brands, writer, actor, and, most recently, book publisher, Tobias Meinecke is the co-founder of Love Child, a company that develops stories. Tobias studied in Munich first and then in New York City, at Columbia University, u…

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Bonus Episode: Kim Petras and Uffie on How to be a Pop Star 34:31

2y ago34:31

34:31

This week, we take a break from our normal format (where we ask celebrities what they want to learn more about before pairing them with an expert on that subject). Instead, V Magazine's PRIDE cover star Kim Petras joins fellow musician, the very iconic Uffie, to discuss their respective careers and the shifting archetype of a pop star. Specifically…

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A Poisonous Love with Chris Santa Maria 49:43

2y ago49:43

49:43

A pair of Nike running sneakers and a flat screen TV were two of the objects that Chris Santa Maria presented to me as possible conversation starters. Well, that's not how this episode went... and admittedly, it is longer than usual. Do listen till the end of the whole 45 minutes because you will learn about the mighty power of a Princeton brush an…

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Ethel Cain Learns About NXIVM 47:16

2y ago47:16

47:16

This week, singer-songwriter and all-around southern bell Ethel Cain joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about cults, specifically NXIVM. Ex-member and current actress/podcaster Sarah Edmondson (of the "A Little Bit Culty" podcast) discusses the moments in which she became suspicious of what she believed to be a personal and professional develop…

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The Femininity of Things with Kathleen Guzman 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

For the most part, women have been left out of history regardless of the weight of their contributions to science, the arts, design and any related field. These forgotten creative minds need champions. Kathleen Guzman, a most accomplished auctioneer, happens to be a supporter of other women's work both historical and contemporary. Having spent her …

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The Wanderer Who Does Not Cling To Perceptions with Matt Chu 23:28

2y ago23:28

23:28

No matter what Matt Chu decides to do, he excels at it. Data analytics at Condé Nast? Check! Influencer account on Instagram ? Triple check! Corporate career at Bloomingdale's? Easy! A new path in technology? Why not? I have always admired Matt for his pragmatism and dedication to anything that catches his interest. But mostly, I am totally smitten…

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First Came Love Then Came The Business with Charlie Roberts 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Echo New York (originally Echo Design) is a family-run company founded in New York City in 1923 by two ambitious, hard working, young entrepreneurs who also happened to be husband and wife. Today, their great-grandchildren are still in charge of and growing the company with great commitment to the values of quality and creativity. Making people's l…

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Sigrid Learns About Black Holes 55:58

2y ago55:58

55:58

Fresh off the release of her sophomore album, 'How to Let Go,' Norwegian pop star Sigrid sits down with host Mathias Rosenzweig and astrophysicist Lia Medeiros to learn all about the mysterious and terrifying subject of black holes. What happens if you get sucked into one? How did we predict they existed? And, with this episode being released just …

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The Man Who Bought Too Much with Steve Cardino 29:13

2y ago29:13

29:13

How does one get from admiring a glass object by sculptor Joe Cariati to discussing the merits of an exquisite cashmere sweater? Well, that's easy when you spend a few minutes with Steve Cardino, a former Macy's Vice President Home and Fashion Director, who currently represents the Fifth Avenue Association Business Improvement District in its relat…

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Untitled No. 5 with Rebecca Goodman 30:25

2y ago30:25

30:25

Artists develop a personal discipline that includes daily rituals. It is that type of commitment that allows them to absorb details of materiality, focus on ideas, and resolve the challenge of combining it all in expressive form. This is precisely how some of the most exquisite luxury products resemble works of art. This is also why creatives find …

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24kGoldn Learns About Psychedelics 34:57

2y ago34:57

34:57

On today's episode, rapper 24kGoldn joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about the ins and outs of psychedelics. Why do psychedelics even exist in nature? Why did the US government slip LSD to unsuspecting American citizens during the Cold War? And what was it like for 24kGoldn to do shrooms with his mom? We asked a smart person: Dr. Albert Garci…

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12 Eggs and a Scarf with Marie Constantinesco 33:54

2y ago33:54

33:54

The girl who fell in love with Fluffy, her sourdough starter, is actually the woman who kneads stories in her kitchen. She is a filmmaker and her name is Marie. Marie possesses the type of elegance that allows her to transform the most humble vintage outfit into glamorous fashion. Her vivid imagination pushes her work beyond the boundaries of filmm…

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He Who Runs for Pleasure Never Tires with Artur Pretto Junqueira 24:19

2y ago24:19

24:19

Join me in this episode of Populuxe as I reconnect with my former student and now accomplished architectural photographer Artur Pretto Junqueira. Together, we explore French philosopher René Girard's work on human desire and some of the famous and emerging Brazilian architectural practitioners. And surprise, surprise! We end up talking about New Yo…

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Banks Learns About Modern Witchcraft 43:38

2y ago43:38

43:38

This week, singer-songwriter BANKS joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to discuss modern witchcraft (and a bit of its history) with Dr. Ethan Doyle White, a specialist on the topic. We’re all familiar with witchcraft. The spells, the brooms, the toads. While these are typical of fictional worlds on TV and in books, there is a very real and non-fictional …

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A Scofflaw She Ain't but One She'll Have with Daphne Howland 27:41

2y ago27:41

27:41

Legend has it that the Scofflaw, a classic Rye cocktail, was invented by the famous bartender Harry Craddock during the height of Prohibition at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1924. Daphne Howland, Senior Reporter at Retail Dive, discovered it in Portland, Maine where she lives with her family. A talented writer and accomplished photographer, Dap…

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The Daughter of the Sun Will See You Now with Aida Sykes 26:53

2y ago26:53

26:53

Globetrotting? Gratitude? Jaunts to the Global North? Aida Sykes has had the privilege to experience it all based on academic merit and opportunity. As an actively engaged young leader in her native Tanzania she doesn't take any of the aspects of luxury lightly. On the contrary, her own exposure to both the North and South, deep understanding of ex…

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GAYLE Learns About Diet Culture 1:03:38

2y ago1:03:38

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This week, "ABCDEFU" singer GAYLE joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to discuss the ins and outs of diet culture with PhD Lindo Bacon. Each year, 45 millions Americans spend $35 billion on weight loss products. But to what degree are weight loss and health actually synonymous? What affects are diet culture having on our youth? And most importantly, who …

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Dilemmas Are Not For the Dilettantes with Emily McDermott 32:51

2y ago32:51

32:51

When Maxwell Gladwell wrote about the "ten-thousand-hour-rule" in his book Outliers, he incorporated earlier research by Herbert Simon and William Chase, who claimed that "there are no instant experts in chess—certainly no instant masters or grandmasters. [...] We would estimate, very roughly, that a master has spent perhaps 10,000 to 50,000 hours …

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Majestic Measures of Being with Sarah LaFleur 21:08

2+ y ago21:08

21:08

A company visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art to view the novel paintings of Toyin Ojih Odutola, the celebrated Nigerian--American visual artist whose work challenges the traditions of storytelling through portraiture, led Sarah LaFleur to an inner journey of desire and the meaning of narratives in forming one’s character. Popular fascinati…

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Tinashe Learns About the Metaverse 45:06

2+ y ago45:06

45:06

Singer and general queen Tinashe joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn more about the metaverse. The term metaverse originated from a 1992 “cyberpunk dystopia” novel—apparently that is a thing—called Snow Crash. It’s since become a reality which will only continue to grow in presence. Our expert on the metaverse is Lindsey McInerney, a futurist wh…

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Sneakermania, sneaker riots, and sneakerheads with Brahm Wachter 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

25:16

Ask any 20 year old who loves sneaker culture what their "dream" job would be and most answers will resemble Brahm's actual job at Sotheby's, where he is Vice President, Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables. When Brahm was in my class, in the spring of 2019, I sensed he was cool. He knew a lot about brands, always wore interesting sneakers an…

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A Whale of a Whiff with Barbara Herman 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

28:48

Ambergris is a rare, precious, and quite expensive natural ingredient used in luxury perfume making. It was used much more frequently in the past by luxury brands like Chanel, Dior, and Guerlain, among others. The type of perfume produced with ambergris is considered to be an "animalic" fragrance. It is characterized by longevity, fullness, and bal…

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The Elephant in the Room with Eric Darton 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

32:51

A Zojirushi thermos may be the connector that allows Eric Darton, prolific author of fiction and nonfiction, to download ideas, inspiration and that ineffable jolt of energy that he knows how to transform into words. Follow our discussion to find out what luxury means to him, how he gets in the flow, and why a great quality saw comes only second to…

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