Ben and Brett bring you the dumbest news from their personal lives and around the world in the most fun way possible.
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Tales 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
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A monthly podcast focusing on the lore of the sprawling Warhammer Old World universe. With tongues firmly in cheeks we will help you to separate ghouls from goblins, snotlings from skaven stormfiends, and bonesplitters from beastclaw raiders ... this last pair was a test, they’re from Age of Sigmar and not Warhammer. See? Laying Down The Lore is the podcast you didn’t even know you needed! Join Ben and Cral, a couple of self-confessed Warhammer noobs, as they journey into a fantasy instituti ...
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Do your palms sweat at the sight of a lengthy wine list? Do your eyes glaze over when people start talking about “tannins” or “appellations?” Wine doesn’t have to be scary OR stuffy. Join comedian and host Ben Schwartz – a self-proclaimed wine novice – on The Wine Down by Wine Dialogues, a new podcast that actually makes learning about wine fun. Each episode, Ben and a guest comedian sit down with a wine expert to ask all the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask. Listen along as they tast ...
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We interview athletes with amazing stories from across the spectrum of endurance sports. Our focus is on having fun and talking with other amazing athletes about their experience with endurance sports (i.e. Running, Triathlon, OCR, Swimming, and more!) We also drink beer.
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Blow up doll at a restaurant, sex toy tester, humiliating wedding speech, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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40: ”Quivering Javlin” | Warhammer Old World: Intro to Warriors of Chaos
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In this episode we introduce you all to the charmingly rustic, though somewhat “evil”, peoples of the north. The four great nation tribes, the Marauders, of the very stabby arctic circle. We start with the Norscans of … well… Norsca, those evil vikings that patrol the sea of claws and raid the costs of the old world. Moving east we then take a gand…
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515: Nick Lenker on sculpting his digital world into 3D
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Nick Lenker draws from video games to make ceramic sculptures that seem to have jumped right out of a pixelated computer screen into real life. In our interview we talk about his process of building with slabs before applying custom decals, investigating memory through subject matter, and how Philadelphia has shaped his creative life. www.nicklenke…
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514: Lisa Orr on developing psychedelic low-fire glazes
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Lisa Orr started working with low-fire ceramics decades ago, moving through majolica before developing a unique psychedelic color palette. In our interview we talk about matching thermal expansion of clay and glaze, side stacking glaze wares, and developing aventurine glazes. www.lisaorr.com Lisa is one of many artists featured in my upcoming book …
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A prank with a family members ashes, behavior that gets you kicked out of a nude resort, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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513: Kathleen Clark on The White House China
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Kathleen Clark is an award-winning photographer, whose career includes numerous exhibitions and serving as Photo Director for Los Angeles magazine and LA Weekly. Her series The White House China, depicts historical events from each American president presented on their formal state dinnerware. In our interview we talk about her inclusion in The Gir…
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Bachelor party gone wrong, mom and daughter brothel, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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512: Fund Drive: Live from NCECA with Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas
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Today on the show I’m joined by Brian Kakas and Lisa Giuliani for a discussion about the changing landscape of ceramic education. In the interview we talk about demographic shifts and closures in higher education, craft school education, and helping an arts community survive after a core institution downsizes its ceramics program. This episode was …
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39: ”Riding Dandies” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf Weapons & War Machines
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In our final High Elf episode we look at Ulthuans capacity to make and win wars. We examine the stratified nature of High Elf armies and the defined roles each unit type takes. We look at the core of the High Elf armies, the Citizen Levy before diving into the famed units drawn from each of the ten kingdoms. From the Dragon Knights of Caledor to th…
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511: Fund Drive: Stephanie Seguin on tactile learning
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Stephanie Seguin is a functional potter based in Helena, MT, where she makes table and service ware. She is also the education manager at the Archie Bray Foundation where she has helped shape the education program as the organization has emerged from the pandemic. In our interview we talk about tactile learning, developing parameters for creativity…
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”We're Nuts Too!” | A Mental Health Awareness Week Special
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In this episode, we take a short break from the trials and tribulations of the Fated Place and instead deal with our own trials and tribulations by exposing our mental gribblies. EEWWW! That's right, to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, we're discussing all things mental health, what worked for us, what didn't, the highs, the lows and the sha…
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Brett's childhood poop story, breastfeeding your husband, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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510: Fund Drive: Judi Tavill on blending drawing with sculpture
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Judi Tavill has had a broad career in the arts starting in fashion and now creating biomorphic ceramic sculpture. In our interview we talk about her career in fashion, blending drawing with sculpture, and preparing for her upcoming solo show at the Ivy Brown Gallery. Entanglements will open May 16th and run through June 26th. For more information v…
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Why not to calculate your death, Wisconsin professor makes adult films, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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509: Fund Drive: Brian Chen on the anatomy of his forms
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Today on the show I talk with Brian Chen. He makes sculptural and functional forms that reference architecture and biomechanics. In our interview we talk about how a tennis injury led him to study anatomy, creating sculptures that nest within themselves, and refining a form through repetition. To see examples of his work visit www.brianchenpottery.…
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Brett brings the same facts, being in a relationship with yourself, being permanently aroused, pretending to have cancer, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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508: Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora with Malene Barnett, Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald
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Join guest host Malene Barnett as she talks with Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald about the rich tapestry of ceramics across the Black Diaspora. From the ancestral lands of Africa, to the vibrant Caribbean and the diverse cultures of African Americans, join the panel as they explore the artistic expressions and design aesthetics tha…
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A 20 person relationship, dating your niece, a rude wedding attire rule, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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507: Malene Barnett on blending design and studio art
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Today on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a collective aimed at building…
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38: ”Beer Spear” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf Heroes - Eltharion, Tyrion & Teclis
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In this episode we look at three of the greatest of Ulthuan’s heroes. We start with Eltharion the Grim, Prince of Yvresse, he who finally brought about the defeat of Waaagh! Grom and who holds two destinies and two miniatures. We then turn to the twin princes Teclis, High Loremaster of Hoeth and Warden of the White Tower, and Tyrion, Defender of Ul…
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Ben's health update, bizarre facts about celebrities, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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506: Jane Bamford on using ceramics to support ecosystems
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Today on the show I talk with Jane Bamford. She creates ceramic sculptures and environmental prosthesis that are placed in nature to help rebalance the Australian ecosystem. In our interview we talk about the pressure climate change is putting on the Tasmanian landscape, working with scientists to create environmental design, and how her motivation…
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Humiliating men to a six figure income, an unplanned threesome, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculpture
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Today on the show I talk with sculptor Cammie Staros. From her studio in L.A. she blends Helenic aesthetics with modernism in her ceramic, neon, and stone work. Her series of black figure terracotta vessels move and bend like a wavy mirage from ancient Athens captured in the present moment. In our interview we talk about the influence of classical …
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Speaking to the dead with AI, a sexy school dance, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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37: ”Shame Glaze” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf Heroes - Caradryan, Korhil, Imrik & Alith Anar
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Join us as we dive into the heroes of Ulthuan. We look at former douchebag, Caradryan of the Flame, the current Captain of the Phoenix Guard and Korhil, Hunter-Captain of the White Lions of Chrace. We then have a glance at Prince Imrik, Crown Prince of Caledor and Lord of Dragons before finally discussing the Shadow King and Prince of Nagarythe, Al…
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Ben and Brett go to Vegas for 311 Day.By Glaze and Haze
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504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself
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Today on the show I talk with artist and Plinth gallery owner Jonathan Kaplan. Over more than fifty years in ceramics he has worked as a studio potter, manufacturer of commercial ceramics, and gallery owner. In our interview we talk about investing in yourself, knowing when change is needed to avoid burnout, and how Kaplan approaches geometric form…
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Ben's got butt problems, Ben and Brett are going to Vegas, and more.
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503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture
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Today on the show I talk with artist and educator Lauren Sandler. In her current body of work she drapes stacked vessels with beads, beans, and other objects to tell broader economic and cultural narratives. In our interview we talk about her anthropological approach to materials, adornment through accumulation, and mentoring students at the Tyler …
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A gas station wedding, sabotaging a daughter-in-law, allergic to male juice, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics
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Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Potters Save the World: Learn to make sustainable ceramics and help protect the Earth. Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience l…
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36: ”Tor Nakatomi” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt4 - Morvael, Bel-Hathor & Finubar
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In this episode we look at the three most recent Phoenix Kings; Morvael the Impetuous, Bel-Hathor the Sage and Finubar the Seafarer. We explore the implications of Ulthuan looking outward once more and the drastic increase in trade and exploration with the opening of Lothern to humanity under Bel-Hathor. We follow Finubar as he travels the world ma…
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501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters
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Today on the show I talk with three members of Clay Matters, an Australian group that advocates sustainable environmental practices in ceramic studios. Jane Sawyer, Claire Ellis, and Amelia Black talk about reusing ceramic waste and building awareness of where ceramics materials are sourced. Clay Matters will have an exhibition at the Linden Projec…
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Meeting your husband dumpster diving, great sex could spell trouble, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag
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Today on the show my wife Melissa joins me for a listener mailbag. We give a few life updates before answering questions about how to price time consuming work, and ways we can create joy in difficult times. To help us celebrate our 500th episode donate $5 on Paypal, or become a patron on Patreon. Many thanks for listening along the way and for sup…
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Florida mom banned from school property, radio station baffled by missing tower, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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499: Live from the New Clay Conference!
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Today on the show we have a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. The show features presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, as well as my cohosts Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard from The Kiln Sitters. We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as…
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Eating in the shower, tipping a waitress on her birthday, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity
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Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit www.didemmert.com. Today’s episode is brought to you …
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A plane forced to turn around, dating someone if they put their kids u for adoption, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra
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Today on the show I have a double episode. We start by talking to podcast host Rebecca Ickes Carra about joining the Brickyard Podcast Network. Her podcast The Makers Playbook focuses on the business of art and “what it’s really like to make a living from the things we make.” Season five of the podcast launches next week with an interview with Arch…
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A sexy farmer, a life threatening bowel injury, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figure
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Today on the show I talk with Kyungmin Park. In our interview we talk about how an early interest in animation led her to figure sculpture, how she approaches identity through the work, and settling down in Massachusetts after moving fifteen times in the eighteen years she has lived in the United States. Park is an Associate Professor at Endicott C…
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35: ”Freddosode” | Warhammer Old World: High Elf History Pt3 - Faded Glory, Scouring & Winds of Magic
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In this episode we start with the great Scouring of the Dark Elves by the Phoenix King Tethlis and his descent into bloodlust and scorched earth tactics. This is followed by a dissection of the reign of Bel-Korhadris who with the creation of both the White Tower and the Great Hunt shaped the culture and society of Ulthuan, perhaps more than any oth…
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A toilet explosion, poop on a plane, nude in an aquarium, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find form
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Today on the show I talk with Brad Schwieger. He has recently retired from Ohio University, where he helped guide the ceramic program for over thirty years. In our interview we talk about creating a rigorous learning environment, using subtractive methods to find form, and transitioning to full time studio work in retirement. In the interview we al…
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Cleaning bathrooms for free, a sugar daddy, odd facts, and more.By Glaze and Haze
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494: Matt Katz on understanding ceramic chemistry
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Today on the show I talk with Matt Katz, who along with his wife Rose, is one of the co-founders of Ceramics Materials Workshop. They offer online classes in ceramics chemistry, which are utilized by artists and students around the world. In our interview we talk about his path from maker to researcher, how to make chemistry exciting for students, …
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