A pottery podcast by artist /owner Al Wayman of Creek Road Pottery in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, next to the cold Tuscarora Creek. Pull up a chair around the wheel as we discuss topics concerning the art and craft of pottery, good books, storytelling, marketing, and creating work that matters for folks who care.
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Program note, Nov. 29, 2023: Since this podcast’s release in 2022, there have been reports that call into question Buffy's birth story and her Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to ...
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OUR SHOW IS ABOUT LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT BROUGHT ONE TO THIER LOWEST CREED, AND THE REDEMPTION OF THAT PERSONS RISE. IF YOU LOVE SUCCES STORIES. TUNE IN!
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Share the experiences of a small group of three experienced Ghost Hunters. Listen as they describe the locations they visit, the things they discovered and performance of the equipment they used. We describe a short history of each location for a thorough background. Next, we share the experience itself in a discussion format. We move on to our favorite tool for the current location. Finally we wrap up with our opinion of the quality and safety of the location.
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Literary Hangover is a podcast, released twice on Saturdays each month, in which Matt Lech and his friends chat about fiction and the historical, social, and political forces behind the creation of it and represented by it.
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The Iroquois Confederacy. An Indigenous North American civilization with equal rights and representative government that left Europeans in bewilderment. Their influence affected the American free spirit and the modern day woman's rights movement. This show covers the culture, histories and legends of the Haudenosaunee. The People of the Longhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Climate Change? In these modern times we are sensitized to the term Climate Change. Often in media new developments are made on climate change, while the narrative of "we have until (insert year) to make the change and reverse the effects!!" The earth says otherwise, there is no doubt about whether we are at the point where there is no turning back. We can still uplift the voices of Indigenous People whose knowledge can help with slowing down climate change.
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Send us a text In the middle of Loveland, Ohio, near the banks of the Little Miami River, sits a building that seems out of place. Chateau Laroche, also known as the Loveland Castle. Built with the thought of a medieval castle in mind, it is an interesting walk through in the day, but at night, the castle tells a whole different story. Join us as w…
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S4E12: Thoughts from the Artist - Bonus Episode
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43:20Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we delve into the craft, philosophy, and business of creating pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, is a post from a live feed from my substack, The Pottery Dailies The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://cree…
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S4E11: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Letting Go.
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17:01Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll discuss letting go o…
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Send us a text In South Pittsburg, Tennessee an old hospital sits with hidden tales of things that used to happen. Join us as we give some history and evidence that we found at Old South Pittsburg Hospital.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S4E10: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Building Community
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21:09Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll discuss building com…
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Send us a text Sorry for the late post, it has been a busy time for us. But, not too busy for us to go back to Waverly Hills. Join us as we recount our return to Waverly Hills Sanitarium!By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Send us a text In this episode we invite a very special guest who is not only a ghost hunter, but also a preacher. Join us as we ask him questions about mixing religion with the paranormal.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S4E9: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Taking Inventory
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24:28Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll talk with my A.I. bo…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about our experiences at a retreat based on a vision a nun saw. This place, built by the Catholic Church, may have been built for the devout, but during our walk, there may have been other things at play.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Send us a text Join us as we investigate the infamous Bobby Mackey's. In this one, we search for all the spirits that inhabit this building, and why they are still there. Along with some of the truth and legends of Bobby Macky's.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we're discussing being overwhelmed. I don’t have it all figured out. Most days, I’m just like you, swimming through resistance, elbowing my way through the chaos, and trying to re…
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Spreading Awareness about STAMP with Christine Abrams & Grandell Logan
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48:51In this episode we interview Christine Abrams (Tonawanda Seneca, Beaver) and Grandell Logan (Tonawanda Seneca, Snipe), about their resistance against GCEDC (Genessee County Economic Development Center) and the STAMP (Science and Technology Advancement Manufacturing Park) project. And how STAMP has a negative impact on their environment and the eart…
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S4E7: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Creative Risks
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40:01Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll talk with my A.I. bo…
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Send us a text Join us as we resume our discussion about Tuscarora Moon and the energy we encounter. We explain ourselves as to what we mean by "paranormal energy"By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S4E6: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Finding Your Purpose.
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23:21Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll talk with my A.I. bo…
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Send us a text On the borders of Indiana and Ohio is a small town named College Corners. And right as soon as you enter this weird little town, is a metaphysical shop named Tuscarora Moon. Join us as we check out the history of the building that the shop is in, and what secrets the building (and the town) hold.…
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S4E5: Reduction Firings & Spring Show Review
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25:42Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. This episode explores the challenges of reduction firings, show prep, and how the Creek Road Pottery Spring Show 2025 went. Website: https://creekroadpottery.com The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-daili…
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Haudenosaunee Earth Knowledge with Rick Hill
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21:26In this episode we sit down with Rick Hill (Tuscarora, Beaver Clan), to discuss Haudenosaunee Knowledge of the earth, and climate change, and what he has learned from his years of research and working with elders who have now passed on.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Send us a text Join us this episode as we go to two "haunted" cemeteries, and hear what we found.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S4E4: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop -Admitting Weakness
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32:39Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today; we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll talk with my A.I. bo…
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Send us a text In this New season, we are changing things up! This episode is questions that people have asked us as we have been traveling and doing shows. Along with just some basic information about us. Join us as we answer these questions.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S4E3: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Introduction
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29:57Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today; we’re exploring a powerful framework that blends creative recovery, mental resilience, and business strategy. If you've ever felt stuck in your art—whether creatively, emotionally…
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Join Andrew as he channels his inner word-nerd and talks about how the vocabularies of Native languages influenced English. He also discuses the characteristics of the "Iroquoian Languages", what they are like and how people are striving to save them after hundreds of years of efforts to eradicate them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Changes in Tuscarora with Vince Schiffert
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23:10In this episode we will sit down with Vince Schiffert (Tuscarora, Turtle Clan) a gardener, forager, hunter, language learner, and retired teacher, talking about what he's noticed change with the environment throughout the years.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I discuss with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, the topic of "Peopleing". Understanding people can play an essential role in creating work that matters. C…
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Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where creativity meets organization. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I have a discussion with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, on the tools that help us stay productive—planners and Google Calendar. Whether you’re managing a pottery studio, …
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In this episode we hear from Wendy Gonyea (Onondaga, Beaver Clan) about her knowledge and experiences of growing up, and living on the Onondaga Nation Territory.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Haudenosaunee Elder Outlook with Oren Lyons
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54:14We sit down with Haudenosaunee Elder Oren Lyons (Onondaga Faithkeeper, Wolf Clan), looking back at how times, and the earth has changed.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Norma Jacobs Pt 2. How Colonization Effects Haudenosaunee Environment
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1:03:56In this episode we are back with Norma Jacobs, diving deeper into how colonization has affected Haudenosaunee society, and their connection to the environment.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Historical Knowledge on Climate Change with Howard Thompson
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42:34A discussion about historical knowledge on climate change with Mohawk Nation (Wolf Clan) Chief Howard Thompson, who has been a Haudenosaunee representative at United Nations Climate Change Conference, Conference of the Parties sessions.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Haudenosaunee Teachings with Norma Jacobs
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1:06:50Norma Jacobs (Cayuga, Wolf Clan), and I discuss different Haudensoaunee teachings about the earth, from her own knowledge, what she has learned from elders, and what she hopes for the future generations to learn from her.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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This Episode I got to interview Scientist Henry Lickers(Seneca, Turtle Clan). Who gives his perspective on being Haudenosaunee within the field of science, and his knowledge about the environment and climate changeBy Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Join me in interviewing the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force Director Dave Arquette (Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan). Within this episode we discuss the creation of HETF and how it helps out or environment.By Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force
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Climate Change and Indigenous people? A podcast based on that? Welcome to Voices For the Earth! Introducing Violet (Tuscarora Bear Clan) in introducing the first podcast by the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force. Join in on having conversations with Indigenous peoples who have various environmental knowledge to discuss climate change, and any o…
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Send us a text Join us for our season finale live at Rohs opera house. We join in on a ghost hunt with another group that is newer to investigations, and talk to them about what they think of ghost hunting and Rohs opera house.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. This episode explores the challenges of organizing a Holiday Trail with other small businesses and how the Creek Road Pottery Christmas show went. Website: https://creekroadpottery.com The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpotter…
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Send us a text This episode is a little different! Why do people who can talk and see spirits....ghost hunt? This episode we talk to our resident psychics Donna and Laura about why. Also, what about the rest of us, our friend Matt (Donna's husband) and I talk about what it is like living and ghost hunting with them!…
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Send us a text In Lynn, Indiana, there is a little white church in the middle of a small neighborhood. When we first arrived, looking at it we didn't really think much of it, but once we opened the doors and realized the history, we had to start to investigate, this little church was full of surprises. Being the former church of the notorious Jim J…
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Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, we explore the challenges of staying focused amid distractions, the importance of taking responsibility for both successes and failures, and the need for empathy and collaboration, especially in shared creative a…
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Send us a text As you drive through the corn fields of Indiana, you will find the town of Winchester. At the beginning of town sits a building known as one of the more haunted places in America, named Randolph County Infirmary. Join us as we discuss our adventures and findings inside this former infirmary.…
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Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, we talk about my Fall show 2024, what went right, and what I may need to work on. I then read one of my posts on the Pottery Dailies. Generosity and Pricing: No One Owes You Anything https://thepotterydailies.substack.com/…
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Send us a text In Indiana, in the town of Hartford city, there are many places to investigate. This episode we talk about the Blackford County jail. This jail was known to house many inmates (male and female), along with the working sheriff and their family. Join us as we see what is lurking behind the bars of Blackford County Jail.…
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S3E21: Why Showing Up Matters - Selling Your Pottery
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31:04Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, we talk about a quiet moment of connection at a rainy Sunday market, capturing the value of showing up, even when the weather and conditions aren’t ideal. Through a chance encounter with a single customer, meaningful excha…
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Send us a text At the center of Winchester, a beautiful mansion sits looking over the main city. Who lived there? Who loved there? and what secrets could be hiding in there? Join us as we investigate another S.T.O.P. property, known as Stone Mansion.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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S3E20: Living Stories - Creating Your Pottery
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20:18Welcome to "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art and life intersect. I’m your host, Alford Wayman of Creek Road Pottery LLC. Today, I’m sharing a personal reflection on life, art, and the lessons learned from my father. We’ll dive into moments of creativity, connection, and the challenges of balancing life’s difficult decisions. As you listen, think ab…
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Send us a text In the middle of the cornfields of Indiana, there is a small, white, unassuming church. But, don't let the exterior fool you. Join us as we find what spirits still linger in this small town abandoned church.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Send us a text In northern Ohio, in the city of Defiance, there is a small village that has been put together. Most of the buildings have been brought in from other parts of Ohio to make a museum of history. But what other things were brought together accidentally? Join us as we tell about our experiences and findings of Auglaize Village.…
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S3E19: Life & Art Balance Through Suffering - Creating Your Pottery
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32:47Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Alford Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I have a discussion with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, as we explore Life & Art Balance. At times, we might need to consider, or make hard decision…
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Send us a text Join us as we resume our conversation on the weird things happening with your hosts.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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