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 | 368 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipArtsBusinessVisual Arts | |||
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Becca and Taylor share their experiences with depression and the challenges of navigating mental health as artists and small business owners. Becca reflects on a recent severe depressive episode and hospitalization, while Taylor shares their own expe... more
Jon Schmidt returns to Wheel Talk seven years after his first appearance to share how his pottery business, content creation, and priorities have evolved. He discusses shifting his social media strategy to reach a broader audience, balancing creativi... more
Ryan and Becca are back for the fall season of Wheel Talk and taking a look at what they want to make more (and less) room for in their creative lives. They reflect on what took up too much energy this summer, what feels most satisfying right now, an... more
In this special bonus episode, Ryan is joined by new Pot Swap team members Tzipporah of Sipor Ceramics and Rachel Durbin to kick off Pot Swap 2026! They cover everything you need to know about this year’s pottery exchange, including an extended sign-... more
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- A Great Potter Hang
I’m a potter and what do potters love most? Talking about pottery! This podcast feels like hanging out with friends and chatting about all things clay which is honestly a dream. I love the casual nature of the show and I feel like Becca and Ryan create a truly relaxed and laid-back atmosphere that allows guests to simply be themselves. This is not a slick show, it’s a comfortable one - in the absolute best way possible. The hosts are disarming and human and I love how they approach topics a... more
Apple Podcasts5RedheadedPatti
United States2 months ago - My favorite Pot-Cast
This is my favorite podcast of all time! I’ve learned so much and furthered my ceramic career vastly by being involved with the podcast. Because of Ryan and his soda fire workshop shop I attended because of the pot-cast, I started to build my own soda kiln and can’t wait to have it up and running. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate Ryan and Becca’s knowledge and advice they share on this podcast. Additionally, as much as I like to hear Ryan’s analytical answer I always look forward to ... more
Apple Podcasts5CoolGuy_CharlieUnited States2 months ago - My Fav Pottery Podcast
I love Wheel Talk. I’ve been listening to Becca & Ryan for a while now & they’re definitely my favorite pottery podcast. I feel like I learn something from pretty much every episode. I love how both of them are willing and happy to share knowledge and information with others, and how honest they are about the business side of ceramics. As someone who is building a ceramics business myself, their suggestions have been so helpful over the years.
I’ve met both Becca and Ryan in person, and they a... more
Apple Podcasts5Jessi ANF PotteryUnited States2 months ago - The best!
I listen every Saturday!! Love how happy they are to share info and insights. My favorite pottery podcast by far!
Apple Podcasts5HoneybeepotteryUnited States5 months ago - Changed?
I was just warming up to these two. I like Ryan and Becca and enjoy listening to both of them while I work. I didn’t love the bad language and just found it unnecessarily excessive but the topics keep me interested. Recently they seem very business focused and it doesn’t apply to me anymore. Bring the pottery chat back!
Apple Podcasts3LoolaamiiinaUnited States6 months ago
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What is Wheel Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show blends hands-on pottery wisdom with practical small-business guidance, often pairing everyday studio life with deep dives into pricing, production planning, and marketing. Episodes frequently feature guests who bring community-focused perspectives, craft entrepreneurship, and studio practice expertise, ranging from planters and kilns to nonprofit ceramics programs and grant writing. The format leans into candid conversations, real-world tips, and long-form discussions that cover scaling a studio, selling at shows and online, and building sustainable practices around time, pricing, and staffing. Studio updates and maker-focused guest insights make it a practical listen for potters, makers, and small studio owners seeking tangible ta... more
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1. For Flux Sake
2. The Maker's Playbook
3. The Potters Cast
4. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
5. Colour and Ceramics
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Wheel Talk launched 7 years ago and published 368 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. Jon Schmidt
2. Zipporah Sipor
3. Rachel Durbin
4. Natalie Wagner
5. Tim See
6. Laura Hall
7. Liz Cohen
8. Megan Auman
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