Clay: The Best Material Matters Podcast Episodes on Ceramics, Clay and Contemporary Making

This playlist brings together 10 Material Matters conversations with leading voices in British and international ceramics — from studio potters and sculptors to makers exploring clay's industrial and conceptual possibilities. 

Guests include potter Florian Gadsby, ceramic sculptor Kate Malone, artist and RCA professor Alison Britton, Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones, and artist Neil Brownsword, whose practice centres on the endangered craft heritage of Stoke-on-Trent. Also featured are Phoebe Cummings, Malene Hartmann Rasmussen, Barnaby Barford, Leah Jensen and Emily Johnson of 1882 Ltd. 

Across these episodes, guests reflect on why clay endures — its directness, what it demands of the maker, and where contemporary ceramics sits today, from solo studio practice to factory-scale production. Whether you're drawn to studio pottery, ceramic art or the culture of making, this playlist gathers the clay conversations from the Material Matters archive in one place. 

You can follow the podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.