 
Richard Hensley is a studio potter in Floyd, VA. I've known Rick since 2003, and in that time I've seen him evolve his work at a regular and enviable pace. He is a consummate craftsman, confident in his ability and willing to take risks. He's deeply knowledgeable about ceramics (chemically, technically, and historically), and I think more people should know his work. He makes some of my favorite pots and when I use or see them they always make me want to do better. Enjoy!

ep.#51 Richard Hensley

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Doug Peltzman is a studio potter in Shokan, NY, part of New York's Hudson Valley. His attention to detail and ambitious take on the ceramic process has led him to the forefront of the field. We spoke in October 2016, and talked about family, boredom, pushing limits, and influences.   music: Kurt Vile, War on Drugs

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Peter Christian Johnson and I talked way back in April of 2015 as I was taking a hiatus from podcasting, but wanting to get him on the mic. We talk about the nature of learning and teaching in a sometimes social media and technology driven world, fatherhood, and managing time and life. Peter teaches ceramics at Kent State University in Ohio. 

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Wisdom is Earned | Mary Barringer, Silvie Granatelli, Gail Kendall | ep.#70

Jennifer Brook is an artist and strategic designer with an eclectic, inquiry-led practice. She currently is the lead design researcher at Dropbox in San Francisco, CA. I met Jennifer back in 2006 at the Penland School of Crafts while were were both working as studio assistants. Her confidence and ability to take what she's learned from making books and art has led her down a  very interesting and socially engaging path. From her website:  A brief working manifesto:  Questions are magic Listen with guts Kindness connects Adventure is essential    music credits: Future Islands,  War on Drugs, Built to Spill

ep.#51 Richard Hensley

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