The 13 best ceramics podcasts to inspire your creative journey
If you’re passionate about ceramics, there’s nothing better than filling your studio time with conversations that spark ideas, share techniques, and connect you with the global clay community. Whether you’re an established artist or just starting a pottery class, podcasts can be a fantastic resource for learning, inspiration, and entertainment. Here’s our list of the best ceramics podcasts you should be listening to right now.
1. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler
Host: Ben Carter
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One of the longest-running ceramics podcasts, Ben Carter’s Tales of a Red Clay Rambler explores the stories of ceramic artists around the world each week. From studio practice to professional challenges, Carter’s thoughtful interviews make it an essential listen for anyone interested in the ceramic arts.
2. Oxford Clay
Host: Katherine Tomlinson
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This weekly podcast covers a range of ceramics-related topics, offering practical advice and tips for potters, often with an eco-friendly focus.
3. Clay in Color
Hosts: Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy and Alex Anderson
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Produced by Brickyard Network, Clay in Color highlights diverse voices in the field of ceramics. The hosts dive deep into identity, culture, and creativity, offering fresh perspectives that make this podcast especially relevant for today’s ceramic community.
4. For Flux Sake
Hosts: Kathy King, Matt Katz and Rose Katz
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If you’ve ever wondered about the technical side of ceramics, this one’s for you. Hosted by glaze expert Matt Katz, ceramicist Rose Katz and educator Kathy King, this podcast answers listener questions on chemistry, studio troubleshooting, and everything in between.
5. The Pin Tool Podcast
Host: Al Wayman
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In this podcast hosted by Al Wayman, owner of Creek Road Pottery in Pennsylvania, dive into topics concerning the art and craft of pottery alongside tips on how to market your work.
6. The Potters Cast
Host: Paul Blais
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A staple in the ceramic world, The Potters Cast features conversations with potters from all walks of life. With hundreds of episodes, it’s a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration, perfect for anyone attending a pottery class in Barcelona or beyond.
7. The Slip Cast
Hosts: Clare McGibbon and Aimee McLaughlin
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Interviewing ceramicists from around the world, The Slip Cast shines a light on makers who are building their careers. With stories of process, struggles, and breakthroughs, it’s an uplifting podcast that encourages persistence and creativity.
8. Potty Mouth
Host: Lara Lloyd
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Honest and engaging conversations with the people shaping the pottery world—potters, curators, collectors, technicians, studio managers, writers, teachers, and students. This podcast celebrates diversity in ceramics, shares both the challenges and the triumphs of studio life, and dives into the rewarding complexities of the creative process.”
9. The Mud Peddlers
Hosts: Lindsay M. Dillon and Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics
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This podcast blends education and fun, tackling everything from glaze chemistry to the challenges of selling work. It’s a practical listen for anyone hoping to grow their ceramics practice into a sustainable career.
10. Potters of Color 2.0
Host: Robby Lobb
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Potters of Color hosts ceramicists from around the world for in-depth conversations on their creative practices and artistic journeys.
11. The Shotcallers
Hosts: Virgil Ortiz and Justin Paik Reese
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A good listen on studio evenings, The Shotcallers podcast hosts catch up with ceramic artists over a cocktail and explore current issues in the ceramics field. It’s lively, relevant, and often thought-provoking, giving listeners insight into the broader clay community.
12. Wheel Talk
Hosts: Becca Otis and Ryan Durbin
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A conversational podcast that feels like hanging out in the studio, Wheel Talk mixes shop talk, laughter, and real-life experiences of two working potters. Great for those looking for tips on tools, sales and marketing, and down-to-earth discussions.
13. The Kiln Sitters
Hosts: Marianne Chénard, Carole Epp and Brendan Tang
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Hosts interview artists and makers from across Canada, highlighting innovative ideas and inspiring stories from this vibrant, diverse, and internationally recognized ceramics community.
Get inspired by the international ceramics community
Whether you’re handbuilding your first vessel in a pottery class in Barcelona or refining a professional ceramics practice, these podcasts provide a steady stream of knowledge, humour, and inspiration. They connect you to a worldwide network of makers, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs of working in clay. So, next time you’re at the wheel or glazing your latest creation, pop in your headphones and let the ceramics community keep you company.