The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

Lindsey M Dillon and Donte Earth Nation
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Two nerdy ceramic artists share the behind-the-scenes of their worlds of clay.

  1. APR 6

    122. Interview w/ Linda of Tea Cozy: “We’re drinking top tier sh*t right now…”

    Even though they weren’t at NCECA, Lindsey and Donte had a grand time chatting ceramics and tea with local tea aficionado and Sacramento business owner Linda of Tea Cozy. There’s talk of Tea 101 for the leaf-curious, the connection between tea and the vessels used to drink it, and how you can save some cash on your next matcha latte -- 'cuz it's gettin' crazy out there. Need a cuppa? Want to do cool tea things with other cool tea people? Check out Tea Cozy’s shop and events page on their website at TeaCozy.biz, and follow them on socials @teacozy_arthouse What do you like about drinking tea? The ritual, the flavor, the habit of going to your favorite shop? _____ 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

    1h 16m

  2. FEB 5

    121. New year, new job, who dis?

    Last year’s highlights. This year’s hopes. Lindsey and Donte are back for a late New Year’s check-in. There’s talk of glaze calculators, post-apocalyptic merchants, and Donte’s unexpected…marriage? _____ 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

    50 min

  3. 2025-11-25

    120. Studio Update: Japan and New York and New Glazes oh my!

    Lindsey and Donte catch up after coming back from two very different trips. There’s talk of Lindsey’s aesthetic aspirations, Donte’s change of heart with Mason stains, and why sometimes sh*t feels so crazy you gotta have at least a few minutes of freshman poli-sci in a ceramics podcast. _____ 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

    1h 2m

  4. 2025-09-29

    Episode 119: Teaching Tips: "The Dad effect."

    Ever thought about teaching a workshop or class? Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences teaching, and share some tips for both beginners and those with some experience. There’s talk of class structure, communication styles…and how a switch on your pottery wheel can make you a better teacher. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/mocha-diffusion-with-donte-cuellar _____ 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

    49 min

  5. 2025-09-10

    118. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ Mayco

    Clay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen (@shapethevoidstudios) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops.. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! _____ 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

    35 min

  6. 2025-08-12

    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! _____ 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

    54 min

  7. 2025-06-16

    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! _____ 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

    1h 1m

  8. 2025-05-20

    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!  _____ 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

    52 min
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