Wheel Talk Podcast
1) #319 - Boy in a China Shop with Taylor Swilley
Ryan and Becca return with the sixth chapter of the podcast book club, exploring Boy in a China Shop: Life, Clay and Everything by Keith Brymer Jones. Joined by guest Taylor Swilley, they dive into th...Show More
2) #318 - Amazing Glaze: Food-Safe Recipes with Gabriel Kline & Bill Collins
In this episode of Wheel Talk, we chat with potter Gabriel Kline, director of Odyssey Clayworks in Asheville, and chemist Bill Collins, Ph.D., co-authors of Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes. They share...Show More
3) #317 - A Big Studio Upgrade + How to Host a Pottery Pop-Up at NCECA
Ryan kicks off the episode by sharing an exciting new addition to his studio! Later, he and Becca dive into a listener question about organizing pottery pop-ups at NCECA. Drawing from his experience r...Show More
4) #316 - Decorating, Glazing & Sanding: Tools We Trust
This week, Ryan & Becca are back with more of their favorite pottery tools—covering everything from decorating to glazing to sanding. Whether you’re setting up a home studio or just curious about what...Show More
5) #315 - From Clay Prep to Trimming: Tools We Love
This week, Ryan & Becca share their favorite pottery tools—from clay prep to throwing to trimming. You’ll likely recognize a few of your own go-tos and maybe discover some new ones to try. Plus, they ...Show More
6) #314 - Making It Work When Sales Slow Down
Ryan & Becca dig into a listener’s question about what to do when your big, higher-priced pieces stop selling—and you don’t want to pivot into teaching. We talk honestly about adapting to shifts in th...Show More
7) #313 - Risking the Unknown: Growing Beyond What You See with Isaac Shue
Ryan welcomes back Isaac Shue for an open conversation about taking risks and growing beyond what’s comfortable. They explore the leaps Isaac has made to expand his pottery business — from scaling pro...Show More
8) #312 - Growing a Nonprofit Clay Community with Trevor Daugherty
Ryan & Becca welcome back Trevor Daugherty to dive into the story of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance — from its founding vision and organizational structure to the events it organizes, including th...Show More
9) #311 - Creativity vs. Exhaustion: Managing Burnout as Artists
Ryan & Becca discuss the realities of balancing work and life as artists, sharing thoughts on preventing burnout and navigating career transitions. They also highlight the importance of self-care, bui...Show More
10) #310 - Finding What Works (for Us) on Social Media
As Wheel Talk approaches its 6-year anniversary, Ryan and Becca reflect on the podcast’s growth and the incredible community that’s formed around it. Ryan shares highlights from his recent anniversary...Show More