The Pineapple Eyes Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the first episode of our new show, The Pineapple Eyes Podcast, brought to you by your friends here at Wonderfruit.

We are excited to share this episode and hope you'll follow the show and enjoy the weekly episodes - releasing every Tuesday! 

Japanese pianist and composer Yumiko keeps a picture on her phone of the view from her living room of the mountains. If you ask, she’ll describe how she often watches the fog sweep down over the mountains over the water. 

Away from the chaos of Tokyo, Yumiko has found inspiration in the world around her—in the birdsong, the rivers, the time that opens itself up away from pressing schedules. It’s where she’s found the foundations of her material. 

To Yumiko, the most wonderful music is the sounds made by nature. Many of her compositions and music are inspired by the natural world, based in the kankyō ongaku style of environmental ambient music. Through her compositions and performances, Yumiko attempts to enter a meditative state, becoming a medium where something else plays the music through her. It is a continuous creative process for Yumiko to step away from the ego and make space for the natural sounds that she loves.

Original music in this episode is by Yumiko Morioka, James Greer and Nick Luscombe.

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

What is wonder? Where can we find it and how do we share it? Is it starting the day with a moment of mindfulness, or is it living closer to nature? Perhaps it’s a conversation with a stranger that shifts your perspective. Do we encounter it in grand spectacles, or in the smallest, most human moments? 

We’ve invited friends and collaborators from the Wonderfruit creative community to consider these questions, from musicians to architects to Buddhist teachers, each of different ages and from various backgrounds. Through the window of their lived experiences, we’re exploring a space to be curious, pay more attention and listen to the subtle magic hiding in plain sight.

“Pineapple eyes” is a well-known Thai proverb that refers to seeing from many viewpoints, just as a pineapple has eyes all over it. Inspired by this idiom, we want to find out if looking through the lenses of each person's perspective makes us more compassionate—and all the more capable of wonder.

Sometimes irreverent, sometimes contemplative, each episode speaks from the head and the heart, sharing the stories of the people we work with and how they connect to facets of Mind, Nature and Sound. These intimate interviews have helped us see the world a little differently and with greater equanimity, so we’d like to share them with you.

The Pineapple Eyes is a non-chronological, freeform podcast. Listen however, whenever you like!

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

Vincent Moon is the moniker of Mathieu Vincent Saura, a French filmmaker and sound explorer. Travelling extensively around the world, Vincent documents sounds and stories in vivid, beautiful live cinema experiences, sharing the stories of communities, from shamanic rituals to stadium rock music. All his work is strictly non-commercial.

The audio recordings in this episode are courtesy of Vincent Moon. 

Learn more about Vincent and watch his fantastic work here

It's hard to pick from his thousands of incredible films, but perhaps start with our current favourite - a beautiful performance film Vincent recorded on a mountain in Switzerland, with the five-piece Chilean vocal ensemble Coral Rojo.   

The book Vincent mentions is called The Dawn of Everything

Follow Vincent on Instagram HERE

And if you get a chance, do seek out Vincent's Live Cinema. Truly an immersive, communal experience like nothing else ...

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

Ryo Iwamoto is the youngest tea master in Japan and founder of TeaRoom. In the 20 years he dedicated to this practice, he has transformed an ancient ritual into a business fit for modern times. A licensed tea master and entrepreneur, Ryo was awarded 30 Under 30 Asia in 2023.

Follow Ryo on Insta

Where do you find WONDER? 

Email us at thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com and share your inspiration! Better still, send us a voice note! We're making an end-of-year episode featuring our wonderful listeners and would love to feature you. 

- Tell us your name, where you are in the world right now

- How do you define Wonder?

-  Where do you find daily wonder?

- Is there a way in which you cultivate wonder?  Is there something that you do that opens your mind to wonder?

- Where might you find wonder in nature? 

- Is there a human that's currently bringing you wonder or inspiring you?

- How does sound bring you wonder, how does it play into your life and what you do?

- Is there an idea or a question that you're currently exploring, maybe through your work. Or something that keeps coming up for you as a theme?

Finally, is there something you'd like to share? An exercise, an activity, a ritual, a sound, a book, a cultural recommendation? A moment of wonder to share with our listeners?

We look forward to hearing from you xx

thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

Notep (No-Tep) is a multifaceted artist, musician and environmentalist based in Thailand. Passionate about sound healing and merging ancient instruments with electronic practices, her audio and visual live sets blend vocals, natural sounds, traditional instruments and electronic beats.

Check out more of Notep's incredible work HERE

And follow Notep on Insta HERE 

Where do you find WONDER? 

Email us at thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com and share your inspiration! Better still, send us a voice note! We're making an end-of-year episode featuring our wonderful listeners and would love to feature you. 

- Tell us your name, where you are in the world right now

- How do you define Wonder?

-  Where do you find daily wonder?

- Is there a way in which you cultivate wonder?  Is there something that you do that opens your mind to wonder?

- Where might you find wonder in nature? 

- Is there a human that's currently bringing you wonder or inspiring you?

- How does sound bring you wonder, how does it play into your life and what you do?

- Is there an idea or a question that you're currently exploring, maybe through your work. Or something that keeps coming up for you as a theme?

Finally, is there something you'd like to share? An exercise, an activity, a ritual, a sound, a book, a cultural recommendation? A moment of wonder to share with our listeners?

We look forward to hearing from you xx

thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

London and Tokyo-based broadcaster, radio producer and soundscape artist NICK LUSCOMBE is one half of MSCTY_Studio, exploring the relationship between sound, music and the physical world. He’s had decades of experience working for household names like the BBC and iTunes, as well as several record labels.

Tracks featured in this episode: 

Tokyo TR by Nick Luscombe

Are Plants Electric? Live at Wonderfruit MSCTY_Studio x Scanner

Find out more about MSCTY here!

Producer’s note: One of my all-time favourite music radio shows was Late Junction on BBC Radio 3. In its heyday, it was, I think, one of the most adventurous, genre-defying, and quietly influential shows on British radio. Airing late at night, it felt like a secret world for curious, open-minded music lovers - a place where boundaries between styles simply dissolved. One moment you might hear medieval choral music, the next Aphex Twin, followed by desert blues from Mali, field recordings, modern classical, experimental jazz, or folk drifting into avant-garde electronica. Nick was one of the show’s three main hosts, and it’s been a huge honour to get to know him and make an episode about his work. When I listened to Late Junction, I was always struck by Nick’s warmth, deep knowledge, and genuine curiosity - and it’s been a joy to experience that same spirit on our show - thanks Nick! (AJ)

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

Jakob Leschly is a Buddhist practitioner, translator and instructor, serving and studying with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. He has spent years in France, Italy, India, Nepal, the United States, Australia, Bhutan and Tibet, helping to connect the Vajrayana and Mahayana teachings to the modern world.

More about Jakob's work HERE

Where do you find WONDER? 

Email us at thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com and share your inspiration! Better still, send us a voice note! We're making an end-of-year episode featuring our wonderful listeners and would love to feature you. 

- Tell us your name, where you are in the world right now

- How do you define Wonder?

-  Where do you find daily wonder?

- Is there a way in which you cultivate wonder?  Is there something that you do that opens your mind to wonder?

- Where might you find wonder in nature? 

- Is there a human that's currently bringing you wonder or inspiring you?

- How does sound bring you wonder, how does it play into your life and what you do?

- Is there an idea or a question that you're currently exploring, maybe through your work. Or something that keeps coming up for you as a theme?

Finally, is there something you'd like to share? An exercise, an activity, a ritual, a sound, a book, a cultural recommendation? A moment of wonder to share with our listeners?

We look forward to hearing from you! Love Ash & Lina xx

thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

German-born Robert Raths is the founder of Erased Tapes Records, an East London-based record label and artist collective established in 2007. A musician himself, though his background is in architecture and art, he’s grown the label from a Myspace page into a true disruptor of the industry with its uniquely avant-garde approach.

All the music in this episode is courtesy of Erased Tapes. Angelus Novus (Alex Somers Rework) - Hatis Noit, Yodaka - Masayoshi Fujita and Blue Rock Thrush - Masayoshi Fujita.

Follow Robert, and Erased Tapes, on Insta

Where do you find WONDER? 

Email us at thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com and share your inspiration! Better still, send us a voice note! We're making an end-of-year episode featuring our wonderful listeners and would love to feature you. 

- Tell us your name, where you are in the world right now

- How do you define Wonder?

-  Where do you find daily wonder?

- Is there a way in which you cultivate wonder?  Is there something that you do that opens your mind to wonder?

- Where might you find wonder in nature? 

- Is there a human that's currently bringing you wonder or inspiring you?

- How does sound bring you wonder, how does it play into your life and what you do?

- Is there an idea or a question that you're currently exploring, maybe through your work. Or something that keeps coming up for you as a theme?

Finally, is there something you'd like to share? An exercise, an activity, a ritual, a sound, a book, a cultural recommendation? A moment of wonder to share with our listeners?

We look forward to hearing from you! Love Ash & Lina xx

thepineappleeyespodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

Master Jiyap is a holistic healer and practitioner of traditional Thai medicine. With over 25 years of international experience in spa therapy, massage and Tok Sen vibrational massage techniques, she provides workshops to spa therapists-in-training and helps to heal people all around the world.

Follow Master Jiyap on Insta!

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram

James Greer is the other half of MCSTY_Studio, field recordist, sound designer, composer and a part of Wonderfruit’s collaborative initiative, Sonic Minds. Using sound samplings, found sounds and site-specific recordings from nature (and sometimes urban landscapes) James creates and reconstructs soundscapes.

Tracks:  An Okinawa Sound Portrait for Hyatt Regency (plus original field recordings) - MSCTY, Cambus O’May, Deeside October 2025 by James Greer. Additional arboreal magic from Tree_inside_trunk_stereo_contactmic_4 by leonseptavaux and Trees Rubbing Together by Benboncan both via freesound.org

EPISODE CREDITS

Created and produced by Ash Jones & Lina Prestwood

Sound design and mix is by Scenery Studios

Associate producer is Kyle Dante

Artwork is by Min Supitcha Jutatungcharoen

Words by Praew Annez

Production coordinator is Natware Lertthaweedet

Exec producers are Pete Phornprapha, Jon Lor and Roy Prieb

The Pineapple Eyes Podcast is a Scenery Studios production for Wonderfruit / Scratch First

Be sure to follow and tag The Pineapple Eyes Podcast on Facebook and Instagram