Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Ben CarterTales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 363 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Today we dive into the archive for a 2013 panel with Josh Copus, Alex Matisse, and Lindsay Rogers. Our discussion centers around the crossover between farm-to-table dining and the ceramic world. In the interview we talk about the basics of farm-to-ta... more
Ashton Keen creates sets of pouring pots and dinnerware that have subtle flashes of orange, yellow, and white. In our interview we talk about ways to approach being thoughtful in the studio, making soda fired pots at cone 4, and her residency at Harv... more
Chelsea McMaster returns to the show to talk about her research into Antiguan ceramic traditions. In 2024 she received a Fulbright-National Geographic Award for her project Wadadli Folk, which aims to preserve the techniques and histories of Antigua'... more
Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene join me today to talk about their new podcast The History of Ceramics. We discuss Adelaide Alsop Robineau's life and her masterwork the Scarab Vase, along with how her generation helped create the studio pottery m... more
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- Love the variety
I love that there are such a variety of guests, it always makes for an interesting listen. Ben does a great job making his guests truly the focus of the interviews.
Apple Podcasts5Melodie22
United Statesa year ago - Excellent podcast!
This is one of my favourite podcasts (and not just ceramics-related podcast, mind). The interviews delve into the practices and backgrounds of a wide variety of artists in a manner that is always thoughtful and engaging. Ben Carter’s questions invariably reveal a great love of and knowledge about ceramics, respect for his guests, and tremendous depth and subtlety.
Thank you for this absolutely wonderful show!
Apple Podcasts5BronwenEP
Francea year ago - Sunshine is doing great things at The Bray!
As a colleague of hers, I admire Sunshine’s dedication to making a Bray residency the best it can be.
Apple Podcasts5Lady in ClayUnited States2 years ago - Always interesting
The questions you put to your guests are always thoughtful and I appreciate the artist being able to share their inspiration, experiences and drive without being interrupted.
Kind regards
Apple Podcasts4Clio B
Australia2 years ago I love Ben Carter's thoughtful and informed approach to his interviews. It's clear to me that his own curiosity drives his conversations and I find this curiosity to be contagious. I began listening in earnest 4 years ago and, having worked with clay myself on and off for several decades, I appreciate hearing from artists and others with whom I'm familiar and also those that are new to me. I trust that there will always be nuggets (or big chunks!) that will inspire me or be thought provoking, w... more
Audible5Amazon CustomerUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #59 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Canada/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #130 | Australia/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Italy/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  India/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Mexico/Arts/Visual Arts |
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A thoughtful conversation hub for ceramic artists and researchers, with weekly interviews that span functional pottery, sculpture, history, and education. Episodes frequently explore process details, historical threads, and cultural contexts—from studio practice and critique culture to immigration, pedagogy, and social commentary. Noteworthy is the host's calm, curiosity-driven interviewing style and a consistent emphasis on making, teaching, and community building within ceramics. Potential listeners include practicing potters, students, educators, and gallery professionals seeking deep dives into technique, history, and contemporary practice.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Josh Copus
2. Alex Matisse
3. Lindsay Rogers
4. Ashton Keen
5. Paul Greenhalgh
6. Stephanie Rozene
7. Guillermo Guardia
8. Eric Rempe
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