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Trade Secret

Trade Secret

Adam Chau

Adam Chau sits down with two artists, writers, or curators each week to discuss contemporary issues in art, craft and design. Each guest drives the conversation, drawing on the episode's central theme by using their own experience working in the arts. The podcast highlights that a single issue can have multiple perspectives and that ultimately, we should disclose our trade secrets.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Trade Secret episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Trade Secret for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Trade Secret episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Trade Secret - Bonus Episode- The Music with Allen West
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12/17/21 • 13 min

Today’s bonus episode features an interview with sound artist Allen West. In his conversation with Adam, they discuss composing the theme song for Trade Secret and his approach to making music.

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Trade Secret - Trade Secret Season 1 Trailer
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08/13/21 • 1 min

Listen in as host Adam Chau talks about the concept for Trade Secret and what’s to come in season one.

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I’m back with a special live episode of Trade Secret. This episode was recorded live in Richmond for this year’s NCECA conference and features guest host David Jones talking to panelists Bri Murphy and Del Harrow. Thank you to NCECA for coproducing the episode, to Cole Collier for running sound, and to the wonderful audience that came out for this dialogue on technology.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Bray Clay www.archiebrayclay.com

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Trade Secret - The Gallery, Part 2 with Eric Botbyl
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05/26/23 • 19 min

Here’s the episode that budding ceramic artists are probably waiting to hear - the inside scoop on how a gallery is run and how you can get in to one. The short answer is that there aren’t hard and fast rules to this. It might be more important though to hear the story of how a gallery actually gets started and what kind of person has the ambition to build one. Today’s guest tells us about the impetus of Companion Gallery. Welcome Eric Botbyl.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Gallery, Part 1 with Jing Huang
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05/23/23 • 18 min

Finding a gallery that’s the right fit is like dating - there are so many things to consider. Throughout this season we’ve talked to artists that have second jobs that sustain their practice, or did sales themselves. For the full-time artist that relies on the gallery system to make a living we need a dedicated episode. Our guest today talks about being a represented artist at a gallery. Welcome Jing Huang.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Designer, Pt. 2 with Carole Epp
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05/16/23 • 26 min

We’ve all probably seen it by now. That photograph that looks a little bit off; perhaps it’s the dreamy quality or maybe you noticed an extra finger on a hand...or a missing one - an image created entirely by artificial intelligence. How can clay and A.I. work together? Our guest today walks us through the ins and outs of using this new technology. Welcome Carole Epp.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Designer, Pt. 1 with Judith Weber
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05/09/23 • 24 min

The wonderful thing about ceramics is that many people can experience it with or without an education in it. There are huge swaths of people, much more than makers, that buy and appreciate pottery without the predisposition to why something looks formally good or conceptually resonant - they just like it. Today’s guest designed one of the most iconic and popular teapots in American design history. Welcome Judith Weber.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Student, Pt. 2 with Nick Deford
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05/02/23 • 21 min

So far, I’ve interviewed many guests within academia and I want to shift the focus on education from the degree-seeking track to a more community-based environment. My next guest brings life to these environments and is the Chief Program Officer at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Welcome Nick DeFord.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Student, Pt. 1 with Micah Sweezie
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04/26/23 • 23 min

After many years in the field, I’ve seen there are as many ways to learn as there are artists. Today on the show sculptor Micah Sweezie talks about going to school in the time of Covid at SAIC in Chicago.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

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Trade Secret - The Debut - Julia Galloway and Roberto Lugo
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08/17/21 • 60 min

Artists and educators Roberto Lugo and Julia Galloway talk about emerging into their careers. This conversation delves into transition points and new directions in the careers of artists.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Trade Secret have?

Trade Secret currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does Trade Secret cover?

The podcast is about Art, Visual Arts, Design, Podcasts, Ceramics and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Trade Secret?

The episode title 'The Gallery, Part 2 with Eric Botbyl' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Trade Secret?

The average episode length on Trade Secret is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Trade Secret released?

Episodes of Trade Secret are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Trade Secret?

The first episode of Trade Secret was released on Aug 13, 2021.

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