Bonsai Builders Podcast

Balancing Family, Time, and Trees w/ Danny Hart - Ep 54

Most bonsai advice assumes endless time, space, and perfect weather. Danny Hart is proving you can build a serious practice while raising a family and keeping trees alive

Objective Design and Why It's the Key to Improving Quickly w/ Kyle Hansen - Ep 53

Can you go from a bonsai beginner to creating professional looking, refined bonsai designs in under three years? Kyle Hansen—the artist behind Refined Roots—is proving yo

Can You Learn Bonsai Without Owning Any Trees? w/ Nicole Yabut - Ep 52

Do you need a yard full of trees to get good at bonsai? Nicole Yabut spent years leveling up her skills with zero trees of her own. In this episode, host Addison Galambos

How to Build a World-Class Bonsai Curriculum w/ Hugh Grant - Ep 51

How do you adapt traditional Japanese bonsai principles to unique local climates and native species? In this episode, Hugh Grant, owner of Tree Makers Bonsai Studio in Au

Collecting Rare Japanese Maple & Ume Cultivars w/ Derek Delisi - Ep 50

What does it take to run a 12-acre bonsai nursery with tens of thousands of cuttings? In this episode, we sit down with Derek Delisi, the powerhouse behind Canada Bonsai.

What's the Best Way to Build a Digital Community in Bonsai? w/ Dillon Clark - Ep 49

In this episode, four-year bonsai hobbyist Dillon Clark joins the podcast to discuss the fascinating crossover between his day job as a video game community manager and c

What Actually Makes Water "Good" or "Bad" for Bonsai? w/ Eric Schrader and Jonas Dupuich - Ep 48 Part 2

Continuing the conversation with Jonas and Eric, we move on to discussing Water and Fertilizer from the lens of two veteran bonsai growers. We discuss what we got right a

Inside Out, Outside In, and What It Means for Buildin' Bonsai w/ Eric Schrader and Jonas Dupuich - Ep 47 Part 1

In this episode, Addison, Eric Schrader, and Jonas Dupuich team up to discuss the recent Black Pondo episode that covered two new terms, "inside out" and "outside in" in

How to Make it w/ Josheramics - Ep 46

In this episode, Josh Renaud comes on the podcast to talk about getting started making bonsai pottery in the US. We discuss his practice in Bonsai and Ceramics, as well a

The Hardcore Hobbyist's Path w/ Joel Jenkins - Ep 45

In this episode, we get back to the roots of the show, getting the hardcore hobbyists perspective on bonsai. Joel Jenkins joins us from Louisiana where he's caught the bo

Rare Books, Shohin, and US Bonsai History w/ John Romano - Ep 44

In this Episode, I speak with John Romano, an esteemed teacher and certified Shohin instructor based in the Northeastern US. In this refreshing conversation, we cover a w

Midnights at Mirai - Workshop Session w/ Brock Arvesen - Ep 43

In this episode, Brock and Addison record a casual catch up conversation while working late at the workshop after a day of class at Bonsai Mirai. It was great to hear how

The New Zealand & Bay Area Connection w/ Scott Jania - Ep 42

In this episode, Addison catches up with friend and fellow bonsai practitioner Scott Jania, who joins the show all the way from New Zealand! They discuss Scott's unique c

The Bay Area Boom - Ep 41 w/ Adam Toth

There has been a change in the winds at shows in the Bay Area in the last few years and a big part of that has been through the work and tutelage of Adam Toth. His impact

The Pursuit of Perfect Deadwood - Ep. 40 w/ Drew Binkley

In this episode, Addison chats with up-and-coming artist Drew Binkley. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Drew has been hooked on bonsai for close to eight years. You may

What Makes Water "Good" or "Bad"? w/ Eric Forrester - Ep 39

Addison and Eric are diving into the deep end for this one. Following up on their introduction to water chemistry for bonsai, they’ve hit the books and academic papers to

The Intersection of Japanese Garden Design and Bonsai w/ Matthew Gelacio - Ep 38

Matthew Gelacio is an up and coming star artist based out of San Diego who balances a full time job in Japanese garden design with amazing development as a bonsai artist.

Teamwork in Bonsai w/ The Bonsai Smiths - Ep 37

In this episode, we sit down with Sylvia and Howard Smith—the dynamic duo known as The Bonsai Smiths—who are setting the standard for bonsai excellence in the Dallas area

The Black Pondo Podcast Crossover w/Jeremiah Lee - Ep 36

In this episode, the tables turn as Jeremiah Lee from The Black Pondo Podcast interviews me! We dive into my daily practice, what's keeping me busy in the bonsai world ri

Improve your Design Thinking w/ Mark Britton - Ep 35

In this episode, Addison is joined by Mark Britton, a world class footwear designer who has worked with some of your favorite brands. Mark breaks down his design process