Bucket Podcast

On this episode, Sky Stickney sits down with Oregon girls basketball standout Taylor Donaldson of South Albany high school — a 2,167+ point scorer climbing into the top ranks in state history — to explore what true craftsmanship looks like.

Off the court, Taylor is known for cookies and cake pops she makes for others. On the court, she’s built her game the same way she bakes — through repetition, precision, and care.

Sky is joined by Karen Bornarth, Executive Director of the Bread Bakers Guild of America to unpack the discipline, vulnerability, and generosity behind mastering something...

This isn’t just about the game. 
It’s about The Craft.

What is Bucket Podcast?

Not the highlights. Not the recruiting rankings. Not the version of the athlete the world has decided to pay attention to.
Bucket is a long-form storytelling podcast about people who are 'buckets' and the human beings they're becoming.

Season 1 is out now
Season 2 drops August 2026

Hosted by Sky Stickney