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Oxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Rutile in Pottery and What are the AlternativesRutile is a form of Titanium ore with Iron deposits and is used in pottery to create brown, orange and yellow colours in pottery glazes. Rutile is also used to create beautiful speckled effects in glazes.However,  there are some issues with the global Rutile mining industry, such as high energy consumption and the displacement of people from land, in order to mine Rutile.If you didn’t want to use Rutile in your pottery, there are alternatives to using Rutile in glazes!  Plant ashes (particularly ash from fallen leaves), for exam...2025-08-1019 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Make Holes in ClayMaking neat holes in pottery can be really tricky! In this episode, I talk about the importance of making holes in your pottery at the leather hard stage and tell you about my favourite way of making neat holes in pottery - with a drill bit! You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Dow...2025-07-1312 minThrivetime Show | Business School without the BSThrivetime Show | Business School without the BSKatherine Melchior Ray | Branding Consultant of Choice for Nestlé, Nike, GUCCI, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger & Goldman Sachs Teaches 10 Lessons for Building a BrandWant to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire’s Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becom...2025-06-2545 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCan you Colour Clay Using Verdigris?Some potters create coloured pottery by mixing oxides and stains into the clay itself before firing. A technique that uses this is called agate, where different coloured clays are combined in layers and mixed, to create a design. Recently, I’ve been wondering whether this would work with the home-made pigment verdigris created from recycled copper. In this episode, I talk about some experiments I’ve done adding verdigris to clay at a ratio of 3% and 5% dry powdered verdigris to wet clay. You can watch the video versio...2025-06-0119 minOxford ClayOxford Clay✨3 Simple Ways to Experiment in a Pottery Class ✨In a pottery class you might have a defined project to work on, but you can still experiment lots! In this episode, I talk about three ways to simply and easily experiment with surface decoration in a pottery class by;✨ - Pressing an object into the surface of the clay✨ - Making a bespoke tool to create a specific mark in your pottery, for example, fish scales! ✨ - Leaving areas of your pottery un-glazed to create interesting colours and surfaces. The workshop that insp...2025-05-1115 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Make Perfectly Flat PotteryFlat rolled out clay has a very annoying tendency to curl up as it dries! In this episode I talk about the three things I do in my pottery to make ‘perfectly’ flat (although nothing in pottery is ever perfect!) drinks coasters. ✔️ Wedging (or kneading) the clay very well before making anything.✔️ Rolling the clay out at an even thickness using rolling guides. ✔️ The importance of gently compressing the wet clay as it dries.You can watch the video version of this epi...2025-04-1314 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCan You Use a Silicone Mould in Pottery?Yes you can! In fact they are an amazing way to add beautiful decorative details to pottery.Silicone sugar craft moulds from cake making can be used by Potters who want to create intricate surface decorations for their pots. Clay is simply pressed into the mould, left to dry a little, removed from the mould and then attached to pottery as a sprig decoration.I use silicone moulds in my pottery to make dragonfly, butterfly and bird decorations that I then attach onto my pottery with slip.  In this episode, I s...2025-04-0615 minOxford ClayOxford ClayIs This The Most Useful Pottery Tool Ever?!In this episode, I talk to you about the 6 different ways in which I use my favourite pottery tool - a cotton tea towel! 💡 - To reclaim wet clay on. 💡 - To wedge (or knead) clay on to remove excess water from clay thats a little bit too wet. 💡 - As a rolling cloth when rolling out clay. 💡 - Between pieces of wet flat clay as it’s drying. 💡 - In a technique to make a perfectly flat rim or base of a pot. 💡...2025-03-2315 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 419: The Elephant SealThanks to Charlotte, Clay, and Richard from NC for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Seal whiskers, the secret weapon for hunting Elephant seals drift off to sleep while diving far below the ocean surface Scientists Discover Remains of Antarctic Elephant Seal in Indiana River The elephant seal and its proboscis: The bunyip carving: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. This week we have an animal suggested by three different listeners, Charlotte, Clay, and Richard from NC. So, by popular demand, let’s learn about the elephant seal, including some elephant seal mysteries. The...2025-02-1011 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Reclaim Clay in PotteryClay can be infinitely recycled before it’s fired! This process is called ‘reclaiming’ and it involves turning clay that is either too dry or too wet, back into a usable state. In this episode, we talk about how to reclaim your own clay without any specialist equipment, in four very simple steps. *Scooping sloppy wet clay out of the reclaiming bucket onto a tea towel, inside away from wind and sun.*Waiting a few days for the clay to dry out. * Wedging the clay on a...2025-01-2617 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Find Your Own Unique Creative Style in PotteryEvery person creating in clay is totally unique and therefore has a totally unique creative style in pottery! In this episode, I talk about the ways you can cultivate your own unique creative style in pottery, such as; *The importance of following your curiosity and joy in pottery.  *How practising pottery techniques reduces the gap between what you want to make and what you can actually make, opening up new creative possibilities. *The importance of making ‘mistakes’ and things going ‘wrong’ in pottery for growing your skills. You can...2024-12-1500 minOxford ClayOxford ClayBuilding a Second Brain in PotteryI learned the concept of a ‘Second Brain’ from the book: ‘Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential’ by Tiago Forte.In this episode, I talk about what a second brain is, and why it’s so amazing for anyone with creative ideas (ie everyone!). I explain four reasons why having a second brain is particularly useful for Pottery makers. As well as what my own second brain looks like at Oxford Clay. You can watch the video version of this episode on Y...2024-12-0119 minOxford ClayOxford Clay13 Best Tips for Making Casting Slip in PotteryMaking your own casting slip can save money and be more environmentally friendly.CO2 is saved from transporting powdered ingredients rather than the water present in ready-made casting slips. In addition, Potters can control exactly what ingredients they are using, sourcing ones mined in areas of high regulation.Making casting slip is also really fun, especially when you see the magic of how a deflocculant works to make the clay runny!You can find an eco-conscious casting slip recipe in the book: Eco-Friendly PotteryI learned to make my own casting...2024-11-2433 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow Much Does Clay Shrink By in Pottery?Clay shrinks at every stage of the pottery-making process. This can make creating the right size of pot quite tricky!Another confusing thing is that different clays shrink by differing amounts up to around 25 per cent, from wet clay to finished pot. Join me for this episode, where I talk about a simple way to find out how much your specific type of clay will shrink by. I talk you through how I discovered that my clay at Oxford Clay shrinks by 15 per cent from leather-hard clay to final glaze-fired pottery. Wa...2024-10-2000 minOxford ClayOxford ClayFailed Colour Experiments! Some things I thought would create eco-conscious pottery colour that didn't work - Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Bonus EpisodeColour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In a special bonus episode of this podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore some things I've used in pottery to try to create colour that haven’t worked, including sugar molasses, kale stems, Chia seeds and fermented seaweed fertiliser!*Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here.*A paper c...2024-10-0600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCreating Colour Using Clay - Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Part 5Colour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In the fifth of this special five-part podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore how to create beautiful colours in pottery, using metal-rich clays.*Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here.*A paper copy of Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available from Amazon here.Watch the v...2024-09-2900 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 399: BearsThanks to Anbo, Murilo, Clay, and Ezra for their suggestions this week! Let's learn about some bears! Further reading: Snack attack: Bears munch on ants and help plants grow Extinct vegetarian cave bear diet mystery unravelled Ancient brown bear genomes sheds light on Ice Age losses and survival The sloth bear has shaggy ears and floppy lips [photo from this site]: An absolute unit of a Kodiak bear in captivity [photo by S. Taheri - zoo, own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1118252]: A polar bear: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m yo...2024-09-2313 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCreating Colour Using Plant Ashes - Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Part 4Colour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In the fourth of this special five-part podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore how to create beautiful colours in pottery, using the ashes of plants! *Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here.*A paper copy of Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available from Amazon here.Wat...2024-09-2200 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCreating Colour Using Scrap Glass - Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Part 3Colour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In the third of this special five-part podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore how to create beautiful decorative colours in pottery, using scrap glass. *Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here.*A paper copy of Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available from Amazon here.Watch...2024-09-1500 minOxford ClayOxford ClayCreating Colour Using Scrap Metal - Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Part 2Colour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In the second of this five-part podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore how to create beautiful glaze colours in pottery, using scrap copper and iron.*Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here*A paper copy of Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available from Amazon here.Wa...2024-09-0800 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Eco-conscious Pottery Colour?- Creating Eco-conscious Pottery Colour Series: Part 1Colour in pottery is usually created with commercial metal oxides available as a raw material or as an ingredient in stains.In the first of this five-part podcast series to celebrate the release of the book ‘Eco-conscious Pottery Colour: A guide to colouring ceramics with scrap metals, glass, plant ash and clay’,  we explore what Eco-conscious pottery colour is and why it’s great for Potters, and the Earth. *Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available on the Oxford Clay website here*A paper copy of Eco-conscious Pottery Colour is available from Amazon here.2024-09-0100 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to join clay together without it cracking: 5 simple stepsSo many pottery projects involve joining clay together and it’s not unusual for clay to crack apart after it's been joined. Join me for this episode where I talk about my 5 simple steps for joining clay together to stop clay from cracking apart! *Join clay that is the same level of dryness, you can encourage this by keeping clay in a damp box. *Use vinegar to ‘melt’ the joining surface of the clay. *Score the surface of the areas to be joined. *Use slip on the joint (and superpower...2024-08-1800 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow To Make Pottery Glaze TestsExperimenting with making pottery glazes is one of my absolute favourite things to do.In this episode, I tell you how I make my glaze tests at Oxford Clay, and how you can do the same!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners...2024-07-2100 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Ways to Recycle in PotteryIn this episode, I talk about 5 simple things you can do to recycle resources in pottery!The 5 things I talk about today are:*Collecting Rainwater to use in pottery*Reclaiming used clay back into new clay*Turning scrap metal into colouring oxides*Making pottery glazes from plant ashes*Using glass in pottery to add colour and decorative detailWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:2024-07-0700 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Make Verdigris and Use it in PotteryYou may have heard the word ‘Verdigris’ used to describe a blue-green colour, or you may have seen it on brass statues or the roofs of buildings. Verdigris is also a pigment that has been used by artisans for thousands of years. But did you know that Potters can actually make their own Verdigris to use in their ceramics?! Making your own verdigris is a great way to avoid using commercial metal oxides, one of the least environmentally friendly pottery ingredients. In this episode, I tell you about how I make my own...2024-06-0900 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Leather-hard Clay?Leather hard clay is when the clay has dried a little but is still wet enough to work with.Clay is very versatile at the leather-hard stage, stronger, and less prone to breakage like bone dry pottery (also known as ‘greenware’). In this episode, I explain what leather-hard clay is and all the amazing things that can be created with leather-hard clay! From building slab pots, etching decoration and slip trailing, to turning the base of wheel-thrown pots and more!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube2024-05-2600 minMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityClay Stafford— Bestselling Author-millions of copies sold-Dishes on Publishing & Killer NashvilleClay Stafford is an American bestselling and award-winning author, poet, screenwriter & playwright; film & television producer, director, showrunner, actor; book, film & stage reviewer, educator, and public speaker. He has sold nearly four million copies of his books, has his work distributed in sixteen languages, and has spoken as a Master of Ceremony to over one million people live. In his longtime passion as an educator at several universities, a designer of a major university curriculum, a speaker to hundreds of groups, and mentor to up-and-coming writers, screenwriters, playwrights, and poets through his volunteer-run organization Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference (https://www.ki...2024-05-1947 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalGet Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalTreasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting by Katherine WolfPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/696732to listen full audiobooks. Title: Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting Author: Katherine Wolf Narrator: Alex Wolf, Katherine Wolf Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let Katherine Wolf lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places. In...2024-04-098h 56Oxford ClayOxford ClayWhen Do You Need an FFP3 Face Mask in PotteryPottery is a very safe activity but there are certain times when Potters need to protect their lungs from fine powders. That’s where FFP3 face masks come in!In this episode, I talk about what an FFP3 face mask is, how it works, and four scenarios when a Potter would need one:*When making pottery glazes or clay.*When sieving plant ashes. *When scraping dry clay.*When applying glaze to pottery by spraying.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube2024-03-3100 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Make Your Own Pottery ClayDid you know that clay is actually made from lots of different materials such as crushed rocks, ball clays and china clay? Making your own clay can be a great option for Potters who want to know exactly what ingredients are going into their clay to minimise the environmental impact of their pottery. Making clay yourself can be cheaper than buying it commercially and you can save the time, effort and CO2 emissions of haulage to get (heavy!) wet clay to you.  In this episode, I talk you through the ingredients and process I use to...2024-03-1700 minOxford ClayOxford Clay16 non-pottery things that are great to use in Pottery: Part 1There is some incredible equipment out there that is not necessarily made for the handmade pottery industry, but Potters can use it for amazing results! In this two-part episode series I’ll tell you about 16 of my favourite pieces of non-pottery equipment that I regularly use to make my pottery.There's actually so much great equipment out there that I had to split this topic into two parts!In Part 1 I tell you about how I use these things in pottery:*Cellulose Decorators Sponge*Microfibre Cleaning Cloth*Plasterer’s Buck...2024-02-1800 minexcellence, actuallyexcellence, actually013 - Knowing How to "Winter" Is a Year Round Skill (with Katherine May)Let’s be honest: Winter ain't always fun! It’s cold, dark, icy, and often sticks around far longer than we want it to. Even if you’ve moved somewhere warm as a way to permanently escape the frosty months, well, there are winters there, too; times when you or someone you love gets sick, you go through a break-up, or you lose a job. “Everybody winters at one time or another,” writes Katherine May, in her book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. May says that instead of “imagining that it’s possible for life to be one...2024-02-1548 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Vinegar Used For in PotteryDid you know that vinegar has several uses in pottery?In this episode, we explore three excellent ways Potters can use vinegar in their work, from helping to stick clay together, to thickening slips and even as an ingredient in making homemade pottery colouring oxides!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free...2024-02-0400 minOxford ClayOxford Clay10 Best Slip Casting TipsSlip casting is a fantastic way of making pottery. It allows Potters to make the same shape of pot over and over again, saving time and effort. Slip casting also allows Potters to make sets of items and standardise their making process to ensure they can consistently replicate the quality of their pots.At Oxford Clay, I've been slip casting for a number of years now and have experienced a lot ups and downs with learning the process! In this episode, I talk about the 10 best slip-casting tips I’ve learned over the years, from making your ow...2024-01-2100 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Make a Plaster Mould in PotteryPlaster moulds are a great resource for Potters. Moulds can be used in pottery to press clay into (a press mould), smooth clay over (a hump mould), or pour liquid clay into (a slip casting mould).Plaster moulds allow Potters to make lots of the same shapes of pots simply and accurately. At Oxford Clay, I use a one-part plaster mould for slip-casting my work. In this episode, I talk through the step-by-step process of how I make my plaster moulds, by casting the profile of an enamel pie dish into plaster of Paris. You’ll hear ho...2024-01-0700 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is a Clay Body?What are clay bodies made from and do you need to make your own as a Potter?Have you ever heard the term ‘clay body’ and been curious about what it means? Well, the ‘clay body’ and clay are the same thing! In this episode, we investigate what clay or clay bodies are made from, how they’re made and three reasons why a Potter may choose to make their own.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources...2023-12-2400 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Tips for How to Have Original Creative Ideas in PotteryIf you've ever felt blocked creatively in pottery or like nothing you’re making is any ‘good’ (who hasn’t?) this episode is for you! We discuss five tips for getting your creative flow back and generating original ideas in pottery. Some of them are just about getting out of our own way and not believing the thoughts our brains like to generate about our pottery practice.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBoo...2023-12-1000 minOxford ClayOxford ClaySimple Material Swaps to Make More Eco-friendly PotteryThere are many simple pottery material swaps Potters can do to make their pottery practice more eco-friendly. In this episode, we explore some easy pottery materials to switch from less eco-friendly to more environmentally friendly ones. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners...2023-11-2600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayPrioritising Your Creativity with Emily Marston from Emily Marston CeramicsIn this episode, I speak to Emily Marston from Emily Marston Ceramics. Emily runs pottery workshops in Oxford for beginners, and handbuilds pottery and ceramic jewellery from her Oxford-based studio. Join us for this conversation about the highs and lows of making pottery! Emily tells us about her own creativity, the joy she gets from seeing other people make and fire their pottery at her workshops, and the things she does to prioritise and nourish her own creativity. I hope it inspires you to prioritise and nourish your own creativity too.Check out E...2023-11-1200 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is the Difference Between Earthenware and Stoneware in PotteryEarthenware and stoneware are terms used in pottery to describe different clays and glazes. You may have wondered what the difference is between earthenware and stoneware in pottery.In this episode, we discuss the difference between earthenware and stoneware pottery and the temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit that classify each category.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree P...2023-10-2900 minOxford ClayOxford Clay3 Amazing Pottery Books to Inspire YouIn this episode, we discuss three excellent pottery books and how they have inspired both my pottery and my creativity in general. The books cover paper clay, natural glaze making and slip casting. Perhaps they will inspire you too! The Books talked about in this episode are: The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting, by Andrew Martin, 2007, Lark Ceramics BooksNatural Glazes: collecting and making, by Miranda Forrest, 2018, New CeramicsPaperclay: Art and Practice, by Rosette Gault, 2018, New CeramicsWatch the video version of th...2023-10-1500 minMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityMatt Cost-Author of Mainely Wicked Talks all Things Mystery & SuspenseMatt Cost was a history major at Trinity College. He owned a mystery bookstore, a video store, and a gym, before serving a ten-year sentence as a junior high school teacher. In 2014 he was released and began writing. And that’s what he does. He writes histories and mysteries. Cost has published four books in the Mainely Mystery series, with the fifth, "Mainely Wicked", due out in August of 2023. He has also published four books in the Clay Wolfe Trap series, with the fifth, "Pirate Trap", due out in December of 2023. For historical novels, Cost has published "At Every Hazard" an...2023-10-0851 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Stop Cracking in PotsThere is nothing more annoying than finding out that one of your beautifully made pots is starting to crack as it dries, or that the handle is starting to crack off your beautifully made mug.In this episode, we explore why cracking in pottery happens and how to stop it. I go through the top tips I’ve learned to stop cracking in hand-built pots, pots that are thrown on the wheel, and pots that are slip-cast (which are notoriously prone to cracking!)Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube2023-10-0100 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 347: Two (Sort of) Spooky AmphibiansThanks to Max for suggesting one of our slightly spooky amphibians this week! Further reading: New crocodile newt discovered in Vietnam Further watching: Brave Wilderness Giant Screaming Frog! The new Halloween-y crocodile newt discovered in Vietnam [photo by Phung My Trung and taken from the article linked above]: A smoky jungle frog: A screenshot from the video linked above: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. It’s the end of September and you know what that means: we’re about to start Monster Month! This year I have so many awesome ideas for episod...2023-09-2508 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is a Kiln Firing Schedule?Have you ever wondered how a pottery kiln actually fires pottery?How does a kiln know how much to heat when, and for how long?Well in this episode we discuss what a pottery kiln firing schedule is and the key terms used to describe the different stages of kiln heating and cooling.We also go through an example of what a kiln firing schedule looks like for a bisque and stoneware glaze firing.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Su...2023-09-1700 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 344: Psittacosaurus!Thanks to Clay for suggesting this week's topic, psittacosaurus! Thanks to Will for a correction about kangaroos too. Don't forget to check out the great podcast I Know Dino for all the best big dinosaur info! Further reading: What dinosaurs’ colour patterns say about their habitat Unusual fossil shows rare evidence of a mammal attacking a dinosaur A countershaded psittacosaurus model [photo by Jakob Vinther, from first article linked above]: Repenomamus and psittacosaurus, fighting forever [photo from second article linked above]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. This week we’re going to look a...2023-09-0409 minOxford ClayOxford ClayA Potter’s Secret Weapon: Baking Equipment!Did you know that Potters can use equipment originally designed for bakers?There are so many amazing pieces of equipment that bakers use for baking, cake decorating and sugarcraft that Potters can use too! Cake fondant has nearly the same consistency as clay and can be pressed, moulded and shaped in nearly the same way.In this episode, we explore some of the best baking and sugarcraft equipment that Potters can use in their practice.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support th...2023-08-2000 minOxford ClayOxford Clay3 Pottery Tool Swaps for More Eco-Friendly PotteryThere are many things Potters can do to switch their tools from less eco-friendly to more environmentally friendly ones. In this episode, we explore some easy swaps Potters can make, from paint brushes, and eliminating chamois leather from their practice to the ever-useful sponge.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a...2023-08-0600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayPackaging Pottery Plastic-FreePottery can be safely packaged and sent in the post without the use of bubblewrap. This allows the receiver to recycle all of the packaging easily and if it is disposed of in landfill, paper and cardboard packaging will fully biodegrade. In this episode, we explore the method I use at Oxford Clay to safely package work for sending in the post without the use of plastic bubble wrap or plastic tape. Find out how to package pottery using one hundred per cent paper and cardboard packaging which is sealed with paper tape and vegetable starch glue.2023-07-2300 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Assess The Environmental Impact of Any Pottery MaterialIt can feel overwhelming trying to understand if the pottery materials you use have a negative impact on humans, animals or the environment. In this episode we explore a simple framework you can apply to any pottery material to better understand its environmental and social impact. Read a more detailed explanation of this framework in this book: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/eco-consciouspotteryglazingebookFind out the energy mix of a country or region using this report: https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/energy-economics/statistical-review-of-world-energy.htmlWatch t...2023-07-0900 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Read a Pottery Glaze RecipeGlaze recipes may seem complicated to read but they are actually very simple. In this episode, we explore the principles of a glaze recipe and how to read them, how to weigh out the ingredients, including any colouring oxides and how much water to add when making a glaze. We also explain what to do if you accidentally add too much water to your glaze.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Potter...2023-06-2500 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Tips For Pulling Handles‘Pulling’ a handle may seem like a very difficult thing to do in pottery, but it is actually very achievable. Pulled handles look amazing and can really elevate the beauty of a pot. In this episode we explore what pulling a handle actually means, how handles are pulled in pottery, and five of the most helpful things I’ve learned for fantastic pulled handles.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Potte...2023-06-1100 minMyths, Magic and MurderMyths, Magic and Murder105: They ate WHAT!? Charles Domery & Michel Lotito - Myths, Magic and MurderThis is a delicious one. We talk about two men who ate the craziest of the crazy. Charles was so hungry he consumed candles and clay, but Michel Lotito chose to eat the bizarre! He consumed bicycles, glass and even a plane. We also talk about all the non food items we'd like to eat ( in extreme detail, we are very passionate about forbidden snacks)  PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK  Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patreon to help us keep creating podcasts! We up...2023-06-0437 minOxford ClayOxford Clay3 Tips For Rolling Out ClayRolling out clay is a brilliant skill in pottery, you can use the slab to build a slab pot, or push clay into a plaster press mould to make a bowl or plate. In this episode we explore three tips to help you roll out clay to ensure a smooth bump-free, crack-free clay slab.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFre...2023-05-2800 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring OxidesCommercial metal oxides used by Potters to colour their work are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. However, Potters can circumvent these supply chains by making their own metal oxides from recycled metal! In this episode, we explore the process of making Iron Oxide (rust) and Copper Oxide (verdigris) from scrap metal and how Potters can use these homemade colourants in their work.  The course mentioned in this episode: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/make-your-own-metal-oxides-from-recycled-metal-mini-courseThe book mentioned in this episode: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p...2023-05-1400 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Slip CastingAn amazing way for Potters to create consistent shapes in their work. Slip casting is a fantastic resource for Potters who want to create the same shape of pot, multiple times. In this episode, we explore what slip-casting is, how slip-casting moulds work, and where to look if you want to learn more about this amazing pottery practice. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperbac...2023-04-3000 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Things To Try When Your Pot Goes WrongEver had one of those times where every pot you try and make goes wrong?! Here’s what to do next. Making pottery involves a lot of trial and error, testing and ‘failing’ and there are times when it feels like everything you're trying to make is going wrong! Whilst it may feel disappointing, these are actually the times when you are learning and growing your skills the most. You are at your growth edge pushing the boundaries of your skills and experience with clay. But what can you do with your pot when it doesn't...2023-04-1600 minOxford ClayOxford Clay7 Ways to Find Pottery Glaze RecipesThere are so many amazing sources of pottery glaze recipes out there for Potters, but how do Potters actually find pottery glaze recipes? In this episode, we explore seven fantastic ways for Potters to find pottery glaze recipes. 17 simple glaze recipes are detailed in this book by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/eco-consciouspotteryglazingebookThe glaze recipe website mentioned in this episode is: https://glazy.org/Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast2023-04-0900 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Of The Weirdest Things I’ve Made into a Pottery GlazeAny plant can be turned into ash that can make a pottery glaze! In this episode, you can hear about some of the weirdest plant-based things I’ve turned into a pottery glaze from banana skins to tea bags and pond algae! All of these plant ash glazes are in the book ‘Pottery Glazing with Plant Ash’ by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooksWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBo...2023-03-2600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayAgromining Metals: The Future of Pottery Colour?Agromining is the practice of using plants to mine metals from the soil. In this episode we explore what agromining is, and how it could be used in the future to create eco-conscious colour in pottery. As plants grow they take up metals in the soil, and store them in their tissues. Scientists can extract these metals by harvesting the plants, drying and burning them and extracting the metals. The hyperaccumulator plants used in agromining can also be used to decontaminate polluted soil.  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube2023-03-1200 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Beautiful Pottery Glazes Made from PlantsYou can make a glaze from any plant ash! hear about 5 beautiful ones. Every plant ash glaze is completely unique because of the unique mineral and trace metal composition of the ash. In this episode, you can find out about 5 of the most beautiful glazes in the book ‘Pottery Glazing with Plant Ash’ by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooksFrom purples and browns to light pink, blue and white, plant ash glazes can naturally produce many beautiful colours in pottery. The Glaze Recipe used in this episode is:2023-02-2600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayUsing Glass in PotteryMixing glass and ceramics can have amazing results. In this episode, we discuss some ways to mix glass and ceramics together for beautiful decorative effects in pots. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):🆓 Download the Free How to programme a...2023-02-1200 minOxford ClayOxford ClayBarriers to Eco-conscious Pottery and Actions Potters Can TakeIn this episode, we talk about three barriers Potters face when seeking to make their pottery practice more eco-conscious.We discuss some great sources of information for Potters and what actions Potters can take. The pottery materials website mentioned in this episode is: https://digitalfire.com/Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery...2023-01-2900 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWarping in Pottery - 5 Tips to Avoid itWarping is at the top of the most annoying things that can happen to pottery! Often only appearing at the final stage of the making process, at the glaze firing stage!In this episode, we explore what warping is, why it happens and five top tips to prevent warping in your pots.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Potter...2023-01-1500 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow To Stay Safe In PotteryIn pottery there are a few key hazards that it is important to protect yourself against when working with clay and glaze materials. In this episode we explore the hazards in pottery and how Potters can mitigate these hazards using some simple practices and easily available safety equipment. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download t...2023-01-0100 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to make a Pottery Glaze and Read a Glaze RecipeHave you ever wondered how pottery glazes are made? In this episode, we go through the process of making a glaze and how to read a glaze recipe. We talk about the importance of wearing an FFP3 face mask when working with powders in pottery, how to store your glaze to prevent it from drying out and what to do if you add too much water to the recipe.If you’ve never made a glaze before, it's very simple and you can do it!Watch the video version of this epi...2022-12-1800 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat is Raw Glazing?In this episode we explore the benefits of raw glazing, and some top raw glazing tips. Raw glazing is the practice of glazing a pot before it has been bisque fired, at the greenware or leatherhard stage.Many Potters don't practice this technique because it can be tricky. However, with the right clay and glazes, this technique can save Potters the time, energy and money involved in the bisque firing. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------2022-12-1100 minOxford ClayOxford ClayPottery Equipment from the SupermarketSupermarket pottery equipment best buys.Did you know that many household items for cooking, cleaning and baking can be used for Pottery making! In this episode we explore some of my favourite items easily available from supermarkets that can be used by Potters. Non-specialist equipment Is often cheaper and easier to source than specialist pottery equipment. Of course sometimes specialist equipment is needed but there is also great equipment available from the supermarket!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast...2022-12-0400 minOxford ClayOxford ClayHow to Create Eco-conscious Pottery ColourPottery is usually coloured with metal oxides but these are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. In this episode, we explore some environmental and social issues with metal oxides.We then talk about 3 ways Potters can colour their work in more environmentally conscious ways. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download t...2022-11-2700 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Tips for Avoiding Plaster DisasterFive top tips for avoiding the most common disasters involving plaster in potteryPlaster of Paris is such a helpful material for Potters, because it sucks the water out of clay (in a good way). Potters use a Plaster slab for reclaiming wet clay and for mould making. In a plaster mould clay shrinks allowing it to be released from the mould. Moulds can be press moulds, hump moulds or slip casting moulds. But Plaster can also be tricky to work with. In this episode we explore five plaster disasters to avoid when working with plaster (all...2022-11-2000 minCHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordCHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordCHEATIES LIVE ON STAGE w/ Ashley Hesseltine & Sean PattonLIVE FROM THE RED CLAY COMEDY FESTIVAL! Today, Lace and Katherine release their epic interview with special guests Ashley Hesseltine (Girls Gotta Eat) and Sean Patton (Peacock, Comedy Central). Ashley spills about how she put the "box" in Otterbox while Sean captures the hearts of the crowd with a "edgy" plot twist no one saw coming.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Earl in Atlanta, GA on November 12, 2022. Come out to the next Live Cheaties show at Zanie's in Nashville, TN on December 18, 2022 with super secret guests!FOLLOW OUR...2022-11-151h 36Gotta Love Texas MusicGotta Love Texas MusicJonah MilesJonah Miles started his artist career early with his performance on America's Got Talent at the young age of 13. Jonah began playing guitar at age 12 and signing by the time he was 15. Fast forwarding to his formative years at Texas’s finest art school Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA); it was abundantly clear that music would never leave the horizon as his number one goal. Jonah has opened as a support act for regional and national recording artists such as Brian Black, Sundance Head, John Conlee, and Roger Creager. The rest of 22 is only looking brighter wi...2022-11-141h 31Oxford ClayOxford ClayCan You Recycle Clay?Have you ever wondered whether clay is recyclable? Well the answer is both yes and no!In this episode we explore how clay can be recycled and how potters do this in a process called ‘reclaiming’. Learn about some tips for reclaiming clay as well as at what point clay can no longer be reclaimed and it has to be repurposed instead. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pott...2022-11-1300 minOxford ClayOxford ClayThe Problem With The Colour Blue In PotteryBlue in ceramics is made from Cobalt Carbonate and Cobalt Oxide mined mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An estimated 20-30% of Cobalt is mined by artisanal miners. In this episode we talk about some issues in the Cobalt supply chain that have been researched and documented by the human rights organisation Amnesty International. We talk about some alternative ways to create colour in ceramics. The report from Amnesty International mentioned in this episode is called ‘This is What we Die for’: https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/afr62/3183/2016/en/Watch the video...2022-11-0600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayThe Magic of a Damp-BoxWhat damp-boxes are, why they’re great, and how to make your own!  Damp-boxes allow Potters to prevent their work from drying out so they can work on it later. They can also help to even out the dryness of pots and prevent cracking. In this episode we talk about damp-boxes, why they are great and how to make your own very easily and cheaply from a plastic storage box.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resour...2022-10-3000 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 299: Entombed in Stone!This week's episode rates one out of five ghosts on the spookiness scale. It's not too spooky unless the thought of being ENTOMBED IN STONE creeps you out! Which it might, if you are a frog. Further reading: A Tenacious Pterodactyl Further watching: "One Froggy Evening" A frog supposedly found mummified in a stone: The Texas horned lizard kind of looks like a pointy toad with a tail: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. We’re getting really close to Halloween and our 300th episode, and it’s going to be a spooky one! T...2022-10-2411 minOxford ClayOxford ClayFour Special Things Cultivated by PotteryPottery cultivates patience, persistence, resilience and learning to accept imperfection.  In this episode, we explore how by practising pottery you can also cultivate these four special characteristics.  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):🆓 Download the Free How to programme an...2022-10-2300 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat Is 'Eco-conscious Pottery'?In this episode we explore the different ways in which eco-conscious principles can be applied to handmade pottery. From materials, to tools and pottery making practices, I highlight the areas in which eco-conscious choices can be made when making pottery. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Work...2022-10-1600 minOxford ClayOxford ClayWhat Is Plant Ash Glazing?Did you know that the minerals in plant ashes melt into a pottery glaze when heated to very high temperatures?! In this episode, we explore plant ash glazing and how plants can be used to make pottery glazes. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners...2022-10-0900 minOxford ClayOxford Clay5 Ways To Save Energy In PotteryPottery uses energy to make, from electricity to power the wheel, lighting, and heating for the space, and of course for firing work in the kiln. In this episode, we talk about five easy ways for potters to save energy.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable...2022-10-0200 minOxford ClayOxford ClayIs Pottery Vegan?In this episode, we explore the surprising ways that pottery might not be vegan and the ingredients and tools Potters need to avoid to ensure their Pottery is vegan-friendly.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):🆓 Download the Free How to programme...2022-09-2500 minOxford ClayOxford Clay4 Tips to Inspire CreativityIn this episode we explore the top four things I do when I’m not feeling creative in my pottery work. These tips have helped me ease out of creative ruts and back into periods of creative flow. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for...2022-09-1800 minOxford ClayOxford ClayThe 6 Different Stages Of ClayClay is an incredible material with completely different properties at each stage of dryness. In this episode, we explore what clay is like at each stage of dryness from slip at its most wet, all the way through to clay fired to maturity in a glaze firing. We discuss the main uses of each wonderful stage of clay. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from Amazon2022-09-1100 minOxford ClayOxford ClaySaving Water in PotteryWater is such a precious resource and Potters need to use so much of it, from cleaning tables, equipment and hands, to using it to throw pots on the wheel. In this episode, we explore how the ‘bucket technique’ can save water and allow Potters to safely dispose of clay water without a sink trap.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery eBooks⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree...2022-09-0300 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 283: Crocodylomorphs and FriendsThanks to Max and Pranav for their suggestions this week! We're going to learn about some crocodylomorphs and a few other ancient non-dinosaur reptiles. Further reading: Mammal-like crocodile fossil found in East Africa, scientists report Ancient crocodiles walked on two legs like dinosaurs Fossil Footprints Help Uncover the Mysteries of Bipedal Crocodiles Fossil mystery solved: super-long-necked reptiles lived in the ocean, not on land Kaprosuchus had TEETH: Anatosuchus earned its name "duck crocodile": Ancient bipedal croc footprints (picture taken from link above): Tanystropheus had a super long neck: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Sh...2022-07-0417 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 281: The Humpback WhaleThanks to Clay for suggesting the topic of this week's episode, the humpback whale! Happy birthday to Emry! Further reading: How humpback whales catch prey with bubble nets Study: Humpback whales aren't learning their songs from one another Stanford researchers observe unexpected flipper flapping in humpback whales Ancient baleen whales had a mouthful The humpback's long, thin flippers help it maneuver: Humpbacks are active, jumpy whales: A humpback whale's big mouth: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. Thanks to Clay for suggesting this week’s topic, the humpback whale! But first, we have a bi...2022-06-2016 minGotta Love Texas MusicGotta Love Texas MusicHayden HaddockHaddock’s diligent nature mixed with his traditional, authentic style of country music has quickly solidified his spot as a staple in the Red Dirt Country scene. Gearing up to release a string of new singles with hit producer/songwriter and Haddock's manager Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Randy Houser, Little Big Town) at the helm, the young talent is on an unprecedented path. Haddock recently released the first taste of new music in nearly 2 years with “Wind It Down” and “Better Than Your Memory”, and is slated to release a collaboration with Jon Wolfe in the coming months. Th...2022-05-231h 57Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralitySergeant Jennings shares his expert perspective from a Christian WorldviewThis episode brings us a true detective Sergeant Alan Jenings🕵️‍♂️ He is a police officer/detective at the Clay County sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, Florida and was a former police officer at Jacksonville Sheriff’s office.2022-03-0654 minAction CityAction CityClay Taylor - Taylor Capital GroupClay Taylor is the principal lobbyist of Taylor Capital Group, an Oklahoma City-based political consulting and lobbying firm, and the principal attorney for Clayton C. Taylor Jr PLLC. Taylor is a native of Oklahoma City but has lived in Houston, TX, Denver, CO, Washington, D.C., Muskogee, OK, and on the island of Aruba.  A graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Taylor went on to earn a degree from Oklahoma State University in Political Science and then completed his Juris Doctor at Oklahoma City University. Taylor has been involved in Oklahoma politics all his life and has ma...2021-11-181h 36CHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordCHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordMETHOD CHEATINGKetchup with Lace and Katherine to hear: 1. The World Series of recaps for Elle's episode, "THE GERMAN VERMIN." 2. How Will Smith "method cheated" on his first wife. 3. SOMEONE ELSE CHEATED ON BEYONCE?! 4. Lace and Katherine are both in the Red Clay Comedy Festival in Atlanta, GA THIS WEEKEND!HAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE? CALL US & LEAVE US A TEASER ABOUT YOUR STORY & YOU JUST MIGHT GET INTERVIEWED ON AN EPISODE OF CHEATIES: 888-STABBY-8 (888-782-2298)FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | LACE LARRABEE | KATHERINE BLANFORD Learn...2021-11-0433 minStrange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastEpisode 240: The End of the DinosaursSign up for our mailing list! We also have t-shirts and mugs with our logo! Here we go. It's the big one, the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event! Further reading: How Birds Survived the Asteroid Impact That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs How an asteroid ended the age of dinosaurs Extinction event that wiped out dinosaurs cleared way for frogs How life blossomed after the dinosaurs died 66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. Here it is, the extinction event episode that everyone’s been waiting for, or at least that ever...2021-09-0624 minOverthinking TimeOverthinking Timeclay masks w/ no flakeshypothetical* lol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-monroy/support2021-07-3113 minAll Eyes On GOD...Stop PlayingAll Eyes On GOD...Stop PlayingBook of 2nd Corinthians Chapter 4The Light of the Gospel; We have renounced disgraceful; But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed.2021-06-3003 minThe Girl Meets Nerd PodcastThe Girl Meets Nerd PodcastEpisode 22: What the Heck are Asymmetric Games?This week on the Girl Meets Nerd podcast, Tristan and I are joined by Clay Capra, host of the Mindful Games Lab podcast and Sales Director for one of our favorite game design studios, Leder Games! A couple years ago Tristan came home from board game night raving about a game named Root: “I was … Episode 22: What the Heck are Asymmetric Games? Read More »2021-03-0551 minEndorsedEndorsedSeason 2 Episode 05 - Brains, Beauty, & Heart with Katherine MerckToday Katherine Merck, Miss Rodeo America 2016, explains what it took to find success in the rodeo industry coming from a nonrodeo background. From a broken jaw to law school to rodeo queening to timing this girl never quits!Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during a rodeo and we were unable to edit it out completely so for now enjoy the soothing nat sounds from an actual rodeo in 2020.Want to hear more from Tommy Brandt 2? You can find him on Apple Music and Spotify. Him and his family also have a ministry...2020-11-2342 minTink!Tink!Tink! Episode 8. 01/03/16 In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of February and discuss goals for March  Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can't find what you're looking for!  Knitting and Yarn: Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2 Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.uk Crochet tumbling block quilt - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Katherine-Jayne/diamond-blanket Love Socks by Devon Clement - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lovesocks Wishbone Headband by Susan...2016-03-0100 minTink!Tink!Tink! Episode 7. 1/02/2016 In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of January, and discuss goals for February. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for or head on over to www.katherinejayne.co.uk Knitting and Yarn: Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2 Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.uk Crochet tumbling block quilt - http://www.ravelry.com/projects...2016-02-0100 minTink!Tink!Tink! Episode 6. 5/01/2016In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of December, and discuss goals for January and a few resolutions I have in store. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for! Knitting and Yarn: Arne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlos Regia Design team free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRegia Design team free Teddy pattern - http://us.schachenm...2016-01-0500 minTink!Tink!Tink! Episode 5. 1/12/2015In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of November, and discuss goals for December. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for! Knitting and Yarn: Arne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlos Regia Design team free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socks Regia Design team free Teddy pattern - http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/teddy-6369 Tambourine by Julia F...2015-12-0100 minTink!Tink!Tink! Episode 4. 3/11/2015 Tink In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of October, and discuss goals for November. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, to see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejyane.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for! Knitting: Fairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tank Socks from...2015-11-0300 min