The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

By Lindsey M Dillon and Donte Earth Nation

Two nerdy ceramic artists share the behind-the-scenes of their worlds of clay.... more

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How many episodes does The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes episodes:

August 12, 2025 117. “You ded?”
We’re not. We promise. Here’s an update filled with new jobs, new glazes, and new things on the horizon.

Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes!

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
55min
June 16, 2025 116. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ Amaco Brent
Join Donte for a chat with Cory Brown (@corybrownceramics) and Stephen Creech (@creechoftheeast) of AMACO Brent. There’s talk of the behind-the-scenes of product development, wading through glaze mysteries, and dream projects for these ceramics nerds.

Thank you so much Cory and Stephen for taking your time to chat with The Mud Peddlers!

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
1h 1min
May 20, 2025 115. Myth-busting mocha diffusion: “I wanna double – triple – check…”
Donte walks Lindsey along his road busting some myths about mocha diffusion. There’s talk of viscous fingering, authority figures and critical thinking, and curiosity.

Have you ever tried mocha diffusion in your work?

P.S. This video was recorded a week ago, so Donte’s video should be out next week, and Donte’s patrons should have early access now!
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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
53min
April 30, 2025 113. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ Skutt
Donte chats with Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart of Skutt. Yes. That Skutt. There’s talk of firing best practices, the future of ceramics education, some really impactful new projects coming down the pipeline, Donte’s ultimate kiln feature wish list…and the definitive answer to how many peep holes to leave open during a firing.

What would you have asked Skutt if you were sitting with Donte in this episode?

Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon.

Find out what’s new with Skutt at skutt.com and on social media @skuttkilns and @skuttwheels, and head to skutt.com/kidsneedclay to find out about a brand new project this lawful good company is working on.

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
1h 11min
April 22, 2025 112. NCECA Debrief: "Aren't you like...royalty?"
Lindsey interviews Donte about his recent experience at NCECA, or the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. There's talk of new clays, celebrity meetups, how Donte managed his social battery...and some ceramics world royalty he got to meet >_>

If you didn’t go to NCECA, were there any shared stories from the event that inspired you? If you went to NCECA, what’s a favorite memory from the event?

Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!
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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
1h 1min
March 27, 2025 111. The Tale of Red Lotus
It’s finally here.

Head to Clayscapes and get yourself Donte's new glaze.

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
54min
March 18, 2025 110. Replacing “Extinct” Glaze Materials: “It’s like a chocolate chip…”
Lindsey and Donte answer a question from listener @salnevarez_art about how to know what materials are going to become unavailable, and how to go about replacing an ingredient when it does. There’s talk of UMFs, glaze calculators, and way, way too many baking metaphors.

Do you have a burning question for The Mud Peddlers? Send it to Lindsey at [email protected].

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
59min
March 04, 2025109. Chat with Sue McLeod: “It’s not just information, it’s actually experience…”
Lindsey and Donte chat with Sue McLeod, a giant in the online ceramics education world. There’s talk of transitioning to full time ceramic work, creating a marketing approach that meets your needs, and how non science majors can experience an inviting approach to glaze chemistry. Donte also finally gets to ask Sue his burning questions about iron oxide…

What has your exposure been to glaze chemistry? Are you good to go with what you have, or are you still looking to scratch that itch?

Follow Sue and her work:
Website and Blog: suemcleodceramics.com
Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook: @suemcleodceramics
Understanding Glazes with Sue Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/UnderstandingGlazes/

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
59min
February 11, 2025 108. Chat with Ben Carter of The Brickyard Network: “Trial and error and panic…”
Lindsey and Donte chat with Ben Carter – host of Tales of a Red Clay Rambler, founder of The Brickyard Network, and general artist and podcaster extraordinaire!

There’s talk of how Ben got into clay and podcasting, how he’s made his career work for his mental and financial health, and why it’s important to “look at the footnotes”.

Plus, some of the most inspiring advice you could ask for.

Mentions:
Winnie Owens-Hart: Her book is forthcoming, but not yet available for purchase
Patty Warashina

Find Ben and his work:

Visit his website carterpottery.com
Follow @carterpottery (and @historyofceramics)
Read his books (and support your local bookstore!)
Listen to Tales of a Red Clay Rambler and the other shows from The Brickyard Network
...more
54min
January 28, 2025 107. 2024 Year Review: “I have to stop...actually that's a lie.”
Lindsey and Donte return after a break for the first episode of 2025! They chat about the highlights and lessons learned from 2024, as well as what 2025 has in store. There’s talk of changing work/life balances, glaze development, new classes, new glazes, the upcoming NCECA clay convention, and how to bring a little bit of Star Wars energy into your life.

What’s one success you can celebrate from 2024, big or small? Let us know in the comments (if you're listening via Youtube) or send us a message on the socials!

***Resources for resistance and survival in the Trump administration***

FOLLOW Blair Imani (@blairimani) for social justice education delivered with detail, receipts, humor, and pizzazz.

SHARE and/or ACCESS queer youth resources from The Trevor Project.

PRINT Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas through the Immigrant Legal Resource Center or other organizations helping immigrants assert their civil rights

DONATE $5 to the National Network of Abortion Funds

READ this guide from The Guardian contributor Robert Reich

Mentions:
ClayScapes – clayscapespottery.com (Use Donte’s discount code: earth10 at checkout)

Dirty Panda Ceramics (@dirtypanda_ceramics)
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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey
Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com
Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon
Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon

Find Donte
Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com
Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics
Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics
Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics
TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics
Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y
...more
53min

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