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Ryan 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

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Ryan and Becca return with the seventh chapter of the Wheel Talk Podcast book club, exploring Try It and See: How to Get Sh*t Done While Overanalyzing Everything by Megan Aumen. Joined by guest Taylor Swilley, they reflect on the book’s encouragement... more

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Ryan and Becca reflect on the past year’s highs and lows, from personal challenges to major business milestones. Becca opens up about mental health, burnout, and the impact of a 9-to-5 job, while Ryan shares hitting a six-figure sales milestone and r... more

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Note: This episode is a replay from our archive, originally released in 2024. 

Ryan and Becca welcome back Will Donovan of Donovan Pottery to discuss a range of topics, including: sharing end of year recaps, growing your business with help, using pa... more

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Ryan and Becca open with personal updates before shifting into a deeper conversation about generating consistent Etsy sales over time. Ryan breaks down a repeatable listing strategy designed for makers who aren’t driving their own traffic, emphasizin... more

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Recent Guests

Will Donovan
Potter based in Greenville, South Carolina
Donovan Pottery
Episode: #335 - Is paid advertisement worth it? with Will Donovan from Donovan Pottery
Rachel Durbin
Vintage decor seller and upcycler, former flight attendant
Decades NKY
Episode: #330 - Building a Creative Business from the Ground Up with Rachel Durbin
Heidi Fahrenbacher
Artist behind Bella Joy Pottery
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Episode: #327 - Pricing your work effectively with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery
Gabriel Kline
Professional potter and co-author of the upcoming Amazing Food-Safe Glazes book.
Odyssey Ceramic Arts
Episode: #318 - Amazing Glaze: Food-Safe Recipes with Gabriel Kline & Bill Collins
Dr. Bill Collins
Chemistry professor with a strong interest in glazing safety.
Episode: #318 - Amazing Glaze: Food-Safe Recipes with Gabriel Kline & Bill Collins
Isaac Shue
Full-time potter and gallery owner
Gallery Mostasa
Episode: #313 - Taking Creative Risks with Isaac Shue
Trevor Daugherty
Studio potter and Executive Director of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance
Northern Indiana Clay Alliance
Episode: #312 - Growing a Nonprofit Clay Community with Trevor Daugherty
Jody Lewis
Potter from Vancouver Island, Canada
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Episode: #301 - The Jigger and Jolly Journey with Jody Lewis of Good Wheel Ceramics
Taylor Swilley
Potter and creative sharing her journey
Episode: #291 - Profit First with Taylor Swilley

Hosts

Becca Otis
Potter, co-host of the podcast, and small business owner involved in pottery.
Ryan Durbin
Co-host of the podcast, a potter, and a website developer.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    spongekathotpants
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    3
    Loolaamiiina
    United States8 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Erikayf
    United States9 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Three Lick Pottery
    United States10 months 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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    5
    Rachael V
    a year ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging banter between the hosts and the relatable nature of the content, often comparing it to chatting with friends.
Some listeners feel that the episodes may dwell too much on personal anecdotes and could benefit from tighter editing, while others enjoy the informal storytelling style.
Reviewers express that the show is particularly enjoyable for creative individuals who work alone, making it a staple companion during studio time.
The podcast is praised for the valuable insights and tips shared about pottery and small business management.

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#333 - Chat GPT Still Has Questions. We Still Have Thoughts.
Q: What's a purchase that meaningfully improved your workflow?
Ryan mentions the app Hurdler for tracking expenses while Becca discusses ChatGPT for streamlining podcast-related tasks.
#332 - Chat GPT Has Questions. We Have Thoughts.
Q: Each of you recently set and revisited business goals. What's one goal you abandoned and why?
Ryan abandoned the goal of making $50,000 due to depression and a full-time job. Becca acknowledges the same struggle but refrains from highlighting a specific goal.
#332 - Chat GPT Has Questions. We Have Thoughts.
Q: What's one thing about your business that has changed the most in the past year, and what triggered that change?
For Ryan, it's that his business is non-existent due to working a full-time job. Becca mentions tracking her time as a significant change to understand her business better.
#325 - Planning Ahead for Seasonal Sales Lulls
Q: What are some strategies I can implement now to bring in some sales in the very slow Q1 of 2026?
Focus on wholesale opportunities, improve social media engagement, consider made-to-order sales, and leverage your email list effectively.
#321 - Finding Themes in Your Work & Overcoming Creative Doubt
Q: Do you see an overall theme with your work?
I have two themes. I have the shitty theme and the fancy theme, but my theme is rainbow, like really bright colors and lots of it.

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What is Wheel Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the world of pottery and business, this podcast focuses on the experiences and insights of two hosts who are actively engaged in the creative arts. With a blend of personal anecdotes and practical tips, the discussions revolve around the challenges and joys of running a ceramics business, making art, and balancing personal lives. Episodes often feature light-hearted banter, reflections on recent events, and guest insights, all aimed at fostering a sense of community among potters and artists. This space is likely to appeal to aspiring creators eager to learn from real-life experiences and expert advice in the pottery field.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Wheel Talk:

1. The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes
2. The Maker's Playbook
3. The Potters Cast
4. For Flux Sake
5. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast

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Wheel Talk launched 6 years ago and published 341 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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1. Will Donovan
2. Rachel Durbin
3. Heidi Fahrenbacher
4. Gabriel Kline
5. Dr. Bill Collins
6. Isaac Shue
7. Trevor Daugherty
8. Jody Lewis

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