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CLAY is a 4 letter word

Ryan Reich
A podcast about clay and art and life. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and how that fits into our lives. A look at the historical and world perspective of ceramics and how do we still make new pots and art in our contemporary society? Most importantly this podcast is about people and relationships and the ceramics community in the 21st century.
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Episodes

Episode 16 - Pilar Swanson

In this episode, Pilar Swanson joins Ryan Reich on a Skype call. Pilar and Ryan are both high school ceramics teachers so the conversation kept circling back to art education. Also talked about parenthood, being an artist and teacher and more. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about cer...

Oct 15, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15 - Ryan Durbin

In this episode, its RYANPALOOZA!!!! Ryan Durbin joins Ryan Reich LIVE from Reich’s classroom! . Durbin was in Southern California on a family trip and hung out at Reich’s school all day. In between classes they taped a podcast. A great conversation about making, selling, self care, ceramics and more. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons le...

Oct 08, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14 - Johnny Arvizu

In this episode, Johnny Arvizu joins Ryan Reich on a skype call. Johnny and Ryan talk about ceramics, their mutual friend and mentor Tate Rich, and the many new adventures ahead for Johnny at NAU. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and life. ______...

Oct 01, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13 - Donte from Earth Nation Ceramics

In this episode, Donte from Earth Nation Ceramics joins Ryan Reich on a skype call. Donte and Ryan get deep into pottery meme format, social media, area 51, the mythology of Thanos, ceramics and more. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and life. __...

Sep 24, 20191 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12 - Joshua Heim

In this episode, Joshua Heim joins Ryan Reich on a skype call. Josh and Ryan talk about ceramics, community, using local materials and a bunch more. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and life. _____________ Joshua Heim IG: @jhpotteryworks YouTube:...

Sep 17, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - Ryan answers listener questions

In this episode, there is no guest! But Ryan answers listener questions and talks about the origins of the sneaker mug, what he would do if he won the lottery, reigniting creativity when in a funk and more! A different podcast than before but a fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about cera...

Sep 10, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 - Isaac Shue

In this episode, Isaac Shue joins Ryan Reich on a Skype call. Isaac and Ryan talk shop as high school ceramics teachers, parents, husbands and finding our way as ceramic artists. Ryan also addresses the haters in the outro! A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, scul...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 - Nathaniel Sheets

In this episode, Nathaniel Sheets joins Ryan Reich on a skype call. Nathaniel is a college student and works closely with Tim Kowalzck (the cardboard guy) in central Illinois. We talk about ceramics, raku, horror movies and lots of Tim. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, ...

Aug 27, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Becca Otis

In this episode, Becca Otis joins Ryan Reich on a Skype call. Becca talks about her unconventional journey into the world of ceramics, teaching philosophies and practice, as well as some random ramblings about life in clay. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, scul...

Aug 20, 20191 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Maia Danks

In this episode, Maia Danks, aka Octopus Ceramics, joins Ryan Reich on a Skype call and talk about clay stuff. Maia shares about travels abroad searching for ceramics, experiences as both a student and a teacher and growing up in ceramics. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramic...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Ben Belgrad

In this episode, Ben Belgrad, glass artist and owner of a high end drinking vessel gallery joins Ryan Reich on a Skype call and talk about cups, mindfulness, and mystery boxes. A different perspective than the previous ceramic artists, Ben comes from a glass background and is bridging the gap between artists that create high end pipes and drinking vessels. Ben operates drinkingvessels.com / @drinkingvessels and uses unique marketing strategies through social media, helping collectors around the ...

Aug 06, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Shana Salaff

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Shana Salaff on a Skype call. Shana and Ryan both attended Cal State Fullerton as graduate students together from 2006-2008 and re connect and talk about what has become of life after grad school. Shana also answers some great listener questions. A fun talk as always so check it out! _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay ...

Jul 30, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Mike Regan (aka MikeFX)

In this episode, Mike Regan and Ryan Reich sit down over Skype and talk about Mike’s background as a Hollywood special effects artist for 30 years and transitioning into the ceramics world. Lots of cool behind the scenes stories, what its been like being part of the larger ceramics community and a fun converasation about life as an artist. _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons l...

Jul 23, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Kevin Kowalski

In this episode, Kevin Kowalski and Ryan Reich sit down in Kevin’s classroom studio and touch on life as an emerging ceramic artist, parenthood, family, teaching high school ceramics and balancing everything. A great conversation in person about the past and moving forward. _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, ...

Jul 16, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Tim Kowalczyk

In this episode, Tim Kowalczyk, aka timsceramics, aka "the cardboard guy” talks with host Ryan Reich about balancing parenthood and working at home, pro wrestling, movies on VHS and ceramics, amongst other topics. _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and life. _____________ Tim Kowalzyk ...

Jul 09, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Mike Nightmare

In this episode we talk to Mike Nightmare; artist, teacher, Time Lord, Hand-builder now living, teaching and making ceramics in Qingdao, China. Host Ryan Reich and Mike skype and talk about ceramics, food, pooping and adjusting to life in a new country, _____________ CLAY is a 4 letter word. A podcast about clay and life and art. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, a...

Jul 02, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 0 - Trailer

Introducing CLAY IS A 4 LETTER WORD. A podcast about clay and life and art. This is the trailer to give the audience an idea of what to expect. A celebration of the process of ceramics and all the failures and life lessons learned through clay and fire. Candid conversations about ceramics, pottery, sculpture, art and life. A look at the historical and world perspective of ceramics and how do we still make new pots and art in our contemporary society? Most importantly this podcast is about people...

Jul 01, 20198 min
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