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CLAY is a 4 letter word

CLAY is a 4 letter word

By 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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Episode 16 - Pilar Swanson

CLAY is a 4 letter wordOct 15, 2019

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Episode 16 - Pilar Swanson

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!

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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.

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Pilar Swanson

IG: @pilar.swanson

Web: pilar-swanson.com

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

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Oct 15, 201901:02:39
Episode 15 - Ryan Durbin
Oct 08, 201959:12
Episode 14 - Johnny Arvizu

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!

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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.

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Johnny Arvizu

IG: @johnny.arvizu

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

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Oct 01, 201901:03:34
Episode 13 - Donte from Earth Nation Ceramics
Sep 24, 201901:39:01
Episode 12 - Joshua Heim
Sep 17, 201901:17:01
Episode 11 - Ryan answers listener questions

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!

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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.

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

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Sep 10, 201955:01
Episode 10 - Isaac Shue
Sep 04, 201901:19:01
Episode 9 - Nathaniel Sheets
Aug 27, 201901:01:55
Episode 8 - Becca Otis
Aug 20, 201901:24:51
Episode 7 - Maia Danks
Aug 13, 201901:11:11
Episode 6 - Ben Belgrad
Aug 06, 201901:17:17
Episode 5 - Shana Salaff

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! 

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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.   _____________ 

Shana Salaff 

IG: @shanasalaff 

web: www.shanasalaff.com 

FB: facebook.com/shana.salaff 

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Ryan Reich 

IG: @ryanreichceramics 

web: www.ryanreichceramics.com 

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IG: @clayisa4letterword 

clayisa4letterword@gmail.com 

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C4 theme by Ryan Reich 


Jul 30, 201901:12:25
Episode 4 - Mike Regan (aka MikeFX)

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.

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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.  

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Mike Regan

Web www.mikefx.com

IG: @mikefx

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

Jul 23, 201901:04:45
Episode 3 - Kevin Kowalski
Jul 16, 201901:05:08
Episode 2 - Tim Kowalczyk

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.

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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.  

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Tim Kowalzyk

IG: @timsceramicss

web: timsceramics.com

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

Maggots by GWAR

Digital Underground clip from movie Nothing But Trouble 

Jul 09, 201901:13:00
Episode 1 - Mike Nightmare

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, 

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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.  

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Mike Nightmare

IG: @mikenightmare | @artistteacheradventures

web: michaelnightmare.com

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Ryan Reich

IG: @ryanreichceramics @clayisa4letterword

web: ryanreichceramics.com

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clayisa4letterword@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/GZWTtf5sR-c

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Audios:

C4 theme by Ryan Reich

Neat Neat Neat by The Dammed

Videos:

Squatty Potty

Baseketball

Images taken from google, and instagram

Jul 02, 201959:25
Episode 0 - Trailer

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 and relationships and how does clay fit in our lives.  The Ceramics Community has bonded closer together over the last 10 years through different platforms of  social media and the internet.  Instagram, YouTube and Podcasting are easily accessible and best of all, FREE! I hope to continue to help build an even stronger community in the future.  Thanks!  -Ryan

Jul 01, 201907:30