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S1E42 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 career as a body piercer and…
S1E41 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 on the community and the…
S1E40 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 have seen him before on…
S1E39 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 answer one critical…
S1E38 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. In this episode, we get to…
S1E37 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. We discuss the incredible…
S1E36 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 right now, and his exciting…
S1E35 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 in his career and how he…
S1E34 The Builder Mindset w/ Peter Tea - Ep 34
In this episode, we peek into the mind of a true bonsai builder, Peter Tea. After studying in Japan under Mr. Tanaka at Aichien Nursery, Peter now runs one of the premier bonsai practices in the U.S.…
S1E33 Philosophy and Science of Bonsai w/ Julian Tsai - Ep 33
In this episode, SoCal-based bonsai professional Julian Tsai dives into the deeper philosophy behind the bonsai ecosystem. We explore the main pillars of the art form, discussing why technique and…
S1E32 Cypress Knees and Swamp Talk w/ Randy Bennett - Ep 32
In this episode, Randy takes us back 5+ decades to the start of his Bonsai journey and gives some illuminating advice for how to develop a niche and push the science of bonsai forward. He also lays…
S1E33 The Hobbyist's Path w/ Mike Pistello - Ep 31
Mike Pistello comes on the show to talk about his path to a Pacific Bonsai Expo winning hobbyist and what his definition of true mastery is in bonsai.
S1E30 The Return to the Source w/ Bjorn Bjorholm - Ep 30
In this episode, Bjorn and Addison dive into what the move back to Japan means for Bjorn's bonsai practice. They chat about how this change impacts his tree design as well as the structure of his…
S1E29 Water Engineering w/ Eric Forrester - Ep 29
Water is the foundation of bonsai and is the most common way we interact with our plants. In this episode, Addison dives deep into municipal water treatment practices with Eric Forrester of Calgon…
S1E27 Kokufu 100 Onsite Interviews w/ Matt, Kyle, Adam, Michael, and Jacob - Ep 28
In this episode I try to capture the attitude in the room from the 100th Kokufu Show in Japan! This exhibit is one of the most famous in the world of Bonsai and the Nippon Bonsai Association did not…
S1E27 Pre-Show Excitement for Kokufu-ten 2026 w/ Sam Tan - Ep 27
In this episode, Sam Tan and I chat about our plans for the upcoming 100th anniversary Kokufu-ten, one of the world's most prestigious Bonsai exhibitions. Where are we going, what are our learning…
S1E26 Fostering a Community and Yamadori Collection w/ Jon White - Ep 26
For Jon White, bonsai is about more than just wiring branches—it’s about the people who grow alongside them. As the owner of High Desert Bonsai, Jon has spent years stitching together the Boise…
S1E25 Establishing as a Professional and the Colorado Bonsai Scene w/ Todd Schlafer - Ep 25
In this episode, Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai joins us to look back on his professional journey to date. We discuss the highs and the lows, and then get into the Colorado bonsai scene, how…
S1E24 Cultivating Grit and Constantly Improving w/ Dennis Rodinger - Ep 24
What does it take to build a bonsai nursery from the ground up? Addison joins Dennis Rodinger of Happy Bonsai to explore the logistics and labor behind high-level horticulture. They dive into the…
S1E23 Designing a Purpose Built Space w/ Walker Schlott - Ep 23
In this episode, Addison and Walker review 2025 progress and discuss goals for the 2026 bonsai season. A core pursuit for Walker this year is to build a purpose built space for bonsai at his property…
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