Wheel Talk
Ryan Durbin & Becca OtisRyan Durbin (@rdceramics) & Becca Otis (@5linespottery) share their experiences as potters, makers, small business owners, and creatives. Becca is a full time studio potter, while Ryan is a full time website developer and part time potter. We'd love to share our ups and downs along the way as we build our skills as makers and small business owners in an honest, informal manner. We hope to bring yo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBusinessVisual ArtsEntrepreneurship | |||
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Ryan and Becca return with another chapter of the Wheel Talk Podcast book club, exploring The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Joined once again by Taylor Swilley, they reflect on the book’s perspective of creativity as a way of being, dis... more
How should you actually pay a studio assistant—and what’s fair? In part two of this conversation, Ryan & Becca break down different compensation options, from hourly pay to studio access, and the tradeoffs that come with each.
We also talk about how... more
Thinking about hiring a studio assistant—but not sure if you’re actually ready? In Part One of this conversation, we break down how to identify bottlenecks in your studio, when better systems might be the real solution, and how to decide if it’s time... more
Laura Hall shares her experience with grant writing and offers insight into how artists can approach grants with more confidence. The conversation covers key parts of a strong application, including mission statements, budgets, letters of intent, and... more
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- Edit, please
Every episode has extraneous moment needing an edit. For instance, I don’t want to listen to everyone order their food from the waiter. I don’t want to hear about connectivity issues. I don’t want to know you forgot what you were going to say. It feels unprofessional in a way I can’t stand.
I enjoy your banter about your day, and your business acumen. I feel you hang up from a call and immediately hit publish without any other thought to what should be edited.
Apple Podcasts3spongekathotpants
United States5 months ago - Long but entertaining
I like this podcast it’s a little long with a lot of rambling but interesting that it’s pottery related. I like to listen while I work or in my car. I assume they don’t have kids because there is a ton of cursing and unfortunately can’t listen to this with my children in the car.
Apple Podcasts3LoolaamiiinaUnited Statesa year ago - My favorite
I love this podcast. I listen to it in the car and when working on pots. Becca and Ryan are a wealth of information and make me smile and laugh!
Apple Podcasts5ErikayfUnited Statesa year ago - My favorite pottery podcast!
When I first started listening to this podcast, I thought, “are they ever going to talk about pottery”. However now that I have been listening for over a year, I can say I absolutely love everything about this podcast!
Ryan and Becca are both super knowledgeable and two totally different personalities that play off of each other so well. The opposing yet funny and friendly nature of the two host, makes for very entertaining listening.
I want to note that I love the new maker of the moment segm... more
Apple Podcasts5Three Lick PotteryUnited Statesa year ago If you're interested in clay at all- you should listen to this potcast. I find Becca to be so relatable, and I really admire her adventurous spirit and unwillingness to be anything but who she is! It has been really interesting to hear how she has shifted gears over time and blazed her own path- what a cool journey to follow! Ryan seems very calm, organized, and goal oriented, which I really respect. I have learned a lot from both of them. Together, they have a real yin-yang thing going on th... more
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What is Wheel Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A candid, long-form show that centers on pottery and small-business life, blending practical strategy with personal stories. Episodes cover pricing, marketing, production constraints, shows, and community building, often featuring guests who are makers, educators, or industry collaborators. The hosts' easy banter and willingness to share real-world wins and struggles make it a practical resource for builders of creative businesses and makers looking to scale or sustain their craft. A notable strength is the deep dives into pricing, wholesale, and marketing while maintaining a relatable, community-focused vibe that resonates with solo-potters and artisan brands alike.
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Which podcasts are similar to Wheel Talk?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Wheel Talk:
1. For Flux Sake
2. The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes
3. The Maker's Playbook
4. The Potters Cast
5. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
How many episodes of Wheel Talk are there?
Wheel Talk launched 7 years ago and published 351 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Wheel Talk include:
1. Laura Hall
2. Liz Cohen
3. Megan Auman
4. Will Donovan
5. Rachel Durbin
6. Link Henderson
7. Gabriel Kline
8. Dr. Bill Collins
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