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The Potters Cast

Paul Blais
Ceramics
Pottery
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Art Education
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NCECA
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Sculpture
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Porcelain
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Creative Process

Pottery

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1255Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Amy Noel is the owner and potter behind Wabi Scotia Pottery in Nova Scotia. After years of working part-time with young children, she turned her passion for clay into a full-time business. Today, she creates functional pottery, teaches classes, and h... more

Kim Johnston is a South Australian graphic designer and part-time ceramicist. Drawn to clay as a way to step away from the screen and reconnect with a more hands-on creative process, Kim creates functional ceramics that celebrate everyday rituals. Th... more

Jeffery Liang, a Taiwanese-American based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California is the founder of Spiffy Pottery Studio. With a background in fine arts and industrial design, Jeff's strong desire to create is at the heart of his work. Hand-made... more

Hunter Vargo started Hucks Pottery shortly after a life changing crash while speed flying his parachute. As Hunter went through recovery tea had become a huge part of his daily routine. As it became apparent that Hunter's physical body wouldn't allow... more

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Recent Guests

Naomi Peterson
Ceramic artist known for surface-heavy, layered hand-built work
Independent artist / Casey Clay Guild residency
Episode: Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250
Nicole Kluba
Ceramic artist and potter in Seagrove, North Carolina
Kluba Ceramics
Episode: It's A "Real" Job | Nicole Kluba | Episode 1249
Joe Bott
Co-founder of Clay Con West, potter
Clay Con West, Tilted Kiln
Episode: Clay Con West | Joe & Emilie Bott | Episode 1248
Emilie Bott
Co-founder of Clay Con West, convention center partnerships
Clay Con West, Dixie Convention Center
Episode: Clay Con West | Joe & Emilie Bott | Episode 1248
Esther Drone
Ceramic artist and wholesale seller on Vancouver Island
Independent potter on Vancouver Island
Episode: Wholesale On An Island | Esther Drone | Episode 1247
Madison Smith
Maker focusing on sculptural ceramic creatures and Narrative works
Independent artist / ceramic sculptor
Episode: Getting Knocked Down and Keep on Going | Madison Smith | Episode 1246
Jordan Gale
A photographer who became a potter, making vessels and ceramic work
Episode: A Photographer Became A Potter | Jordan Gale | Episode 1245
Yoon Hee Kim
Korean potter specializing in Moon Jars
Independent ceramic artist
Episode: Moon Jars | Yoon Hee Kim | Episode 1244
Jordan Munro
Ceramic artist known as High Country Art
High Country Ceramics / High Country Art
Episode: Design | Jordan Munro | Episode 1243

Host

Paul Blaze
Host of The Potters Cast; focuses on ceramics, process, and community storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 801 ratings
  • My go-to podcast as a potter

    This is my go to podcast to have on while I’m working in the studio. I love hearing the stories and influences behind other people’s work, as it really makes me reflective of my own. Paul gets on such a great mix of guests as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Throwtofire
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • The BEST host and podcast!

    Rainy and I had an amazing experience meeting and being interviewed by Paul. He is such a kind, professional, and engaging host. We highly recommend working with him! The podcast episodes themselves are well edited and interesting. Each episode is a treat!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ella, FIVE Glaze
    United States5 months ago
  • Wonderful experience!

    We potters are mostly solitary artists, working away in our separate studios. I have listened to the podcast for years in my studio and car. I never fail to pick up useful information as Paul Blais opens our eyes to potters all over the world through his interviews. I am honored to be among those potters myself now. His passion for potters is a treasure and I really enjoyed the experience of sharing my clay story. Thank you Paul! Continued success to you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillowoodPotter
    United States5 months ago
  • Varied Perspectives

    The Potters Cast is the people’s ceramics podcast. The enormous variety of perspectives and paths should help any clay artist develop their own career and studio practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alazana84
    United States9 months ago
  • One of the Best

    Paul Blais has a wonderful relatable approach to his interviews. It always elevates my day when I listen to his chats with the many talented ceramic artists he talks to. He is a gift!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    it_just_me
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feels like a go-to resource for studio practice and business-minded potters.
Offers a broad mix of guests from well-known to rising ceramic artists.
Hardworking host with a warm, engaging interview style.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#60
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#173
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#244
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#58
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#119
France/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250
Q: Has Procreate made you a better potter or a better designer?
Both; it aids collaboration with other artists and helps plan details for commissions while giving confidence to sketch and then execute.
Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250
Q: Does Procreate influence your approach to collections or series?
Yes, it helps create a cohesive yet varied set, particularly for cups where each piece has its own personality within a theme.
Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250
Q: How does Procreate help with color testing and collection planning?
She uses multiple layers to test color combinations and view transitions, and groups pieces like a collection to ensure consistency across a line.
Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250
Q: First off, do you ever use Procreate to design the body of the work, or mainly for surface design?
Very rarely for the body; she mostly sketches in 3D with clay and uses Procreate to plan surfaces, colors, and iterations, especially for cups.
It's A "Real" Job | Nicole Kluba | Episode 1249
Q: What is your approach to clay, and why the focus on 100 percent wild clay?
Nicole explains starting with wild clay from her property and nearby sources, testing blends, and aiming for a 100 percent wild clay body to honor tradition and pursue material independence.

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A primed audience for this show consists of serious makers and ceramic practitioners who want practical, real-world guidance on building and growing a clay-based practice. Episodes frequently cover blending traditional hand-building with modern workflows (including digital planning, surface design, and production considerations), navigating entrepreneurship (pricing, branding, wholesale, and studio management), and cultivating community through events, teaching, and collaborative projects. A recurring thread is the focus on accessible, hands-on strategies for turning clay into a sustainable career, often illustrated with regional case studies, studio setups, and process-first storytelling that listeners can imitate or adapt.

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2. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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Recent guests on The Potters Cast include:

1. Naomi Peterson
2. Nicole Kluba
3. Joe Bott
4. Emilie Bott
5. Esther Drone
6. Madison Smith
7. Jordan Gale
8. Yoon Hee Kim

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