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Bonsai Builders Podcast

Addison Galambos
Bonsai
Horticulture
Japan
Pacific Bonsai Expo
Gardening
California
Learning Techniques
In-Person Classes
Bonsai Mirai
Educational Courses
Ceramics
Apprenticeship
San Francisco Flower Garden Show
Hobbies
Australian Native Species
Native Plants
Community Building
Bonsai Aesthetics
Artistry
Bonsai Garden At Lake Merritt

This podcast is for when a hobby becomes an obsession. It chronicles the path of a dedicated hobbyist, focusing not just on shaping trees, but on shaping the mindset and discipline of a master artist. Episodes focus on gleaning insights from experts on topics related to optimizing the bonsai learning journey and discussing interesting questions that arise along the way.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you clear your calendar for a month, move to Portland and lock in for a full month of study at Bonsai Mirai? In this reverse-host episode, fellow practitioner Joel Jenkins puts Addison in the hot seat to unpack his month-long study ... more

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Want to compete on the big stage at the 2027 Pacific Bonsai Expo? In this exclusive announcement episode, host Addison Galambos sits down with Nick Vila—organizer of the brand-new "Pruning Grounds" competition. Inspired by reality shows like Top Chef... more

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How do geology and fluid mechanics dictate the health of your bonsai bench? In this episode, host Addison Galambos sits down with Dr. Scott Barboza, professional geologist and leader in the American Bonsai Society. They deconstruct the physics of bon... more

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How is a design-driven Italian bonsai brand building a global marketplace, podcast, and online exhibition? In this episode, host Addison Galambos talks with Loris Diotti, co-founder of Bonsaigers (@bonsaigers, bonsaigers.com), to unpack the story beh... more

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Recent Guests

Joel Jenkins
Bonsai practitioner and returning podcast guest
Episode: A Month at Mirai - Ep 63
Nick Vila
Bonsai hobbyist and organizer of The Pruning Grounds competition
Pacific Bonsai Expo
Episode: Inside "The Pruning Grounds": Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 PBE Talent Competition w/ Nick Vila - Ep 62
Scott Barboza
Professional geologist, American Bonsai Society secretary and convention chair
American Bonsai Society
Episode: What Does the Drainage Layer Actually Do? w/ Dr. Scott Barboza - Ep 61
Loris Diotti
Co-founder of bonsaigers.com, hosts Bonsai Garex and BonsaigersX
bonsaigers.com
Episode: What Counts as Bonsai in a Global Online Exhibition? w/ Bonsaigers - Ep 60
Mike Lane
Owner of Kitsune Bonsai, educator focusing on bonsai fundamentals and tropical Shohin
Kitsune Bonsai
Episode: A Focus on the Fundamentals to Fuel Growth w/ Mike Lane - Ep 59
Ryan Neil
Bonsai designer and educator
Mirai Studio / Bonsai educator
Episode: How Do You Apply Design Principles to Bonsai? w/ Ryan Neil - Ep 58
Andrew Robson
Bonsai artist
Rikuyo Bonsai (Rikuyo/Rakuyo Rakuyo Bonsai)
Episode: Stop Buying, Start Curating and PBE Updates w/ Andrew Robson - Ep 57
Mike Pistello
Bonsai enthusiast with long-time expo involvement
Bonsai Expo community
Episode: Unpacking the Pacific Bonsai Expo’s Major Changes - Ep 56
Mike Andrews
Bonsai Mike; comes from a family involved in bonsai shows
Bonsai community
Episode: Unpacking the Pacific Bonsai Expo’s Major Changes - Ep 56

Host

Addison Galambos
Bonsai practitioner and president of the East Bay Bonsai Society

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    This is a really good podcast for all things Bonsai related, check it out! It’s a really good one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeanRichmond
    United States8 months ago
  • Keep them coming 🥳

    Great podcast ! Has become one of my favorite bonsai pods. And loving hearing from the hobbyists in the bay.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunzzai
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of my go to podcasts

    One of my go to podcasts on my early morning walks. Addison does a great job choosing interesting topics and guests and I love the consistency of his releases. Helps to fill my bonsai urge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaleidoscope1972
    United Statesa year ago

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Guest selection is praised for bringing interesting perspectives, including hobbyists from the Bay Area.
The host's topic choices and interview style are singled out as strengths.
A consistent release schedule makes the series a regular part of listeners' routines.
Listeners value the range of bonsai topics and find the conversations useful for keeping up with the art.

Chart Rankings

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#176
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#225
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#193
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#17
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#72
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#85
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Month at Mirai - Ep 63
Q: What was the breakthrough or shifts that you saw in the way you did the work and the work that you were accomplishing in that time versus just a normal three-day class?
Addison learned that accurate, clean wiring and pad formation underpin design decisions. Watching Ryan plan a tree's structure before wiring helped him understand how early pruning and branch choices affect later stages of refinement.
A Month at Mirai - Ep 63
Q: What's the reasoning behind that? What motivated it?
Addison had long wanted to pursue an immersive study after seeing another practitioner take a similar sabbatical. After two years of classes at Mirai, he felt ready, asked Ryan Neil, and was accepted.
Inside "The Pruning Grounds": Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 PBE Talent Competition w/ Nick Vila - Ep 62
Q: What skills might the competition evaluate, and how can participants prepare?
Possible areas include general horticulture, pruning, wiring, styling, species knowledge across conifers and deciduous trees, deadwood design, repotting, and display. Vila encourages applicants to think about how those skills contribute to preparing a tree for exhibition, especially traditional display.
Inside "The Pruning Grounds": Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 PBE Talent Competition w/ Nick Vila - Ep 62
Q: What was the mission behind creating this new talent competition, and how should it differ from the Joshua Roth competition?
Vila says The Pruning Grounds is designed to spotlight community ambition and demonstrate skills used to prepare trees for the Pacific Bonsai Expo, while engaging visitors, supporting clubs and vendors, and producing educational content. It will use transparent, individually scored challenges, with some challenge details revealed on competition day to balance preparation, fairness, time management, and suspense.
What Does the Drainage Layer Actually Do? w/ Dr. Scott Barboza - Ep 61
Q: Is the drainage layer effective or not? Or like, what's the particle mechanics that are going on there? The fluid flow that's going on at that, like, particle size barrier for the drainage layer.
Barboza says the layer does not improve drainage. It effectively reduces the depth of the soil column, moving the saturated zone upward and increasing moisture in the soil above it. It can help in a deeper pot but may make an already shallow pot wetter.

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What is Bonsai Builders Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical conversations about learning bonsai, developing trees, and building the habits and judgment needed for long-term growth in the art. A recurring host interviews experienced artists, educators, hobbyists, researchers, and organizers, with occasional panel discussions. Topics range from soil science, watering, and design fundamentals to apprenticeships, teaching methods, exhibitions, community-building, and the realities of balancing serious practice with work and family life.

The mix of technical guidance and personal experience makes the series useful to both newer enthusiasts seeking a clearer learning path and established practitioners refining their approach. Its distinctive focus is on how people learn and improve, not only on... more

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1. Joel Jenkins
2. Nick Vila
3. Scott Barboza
4. Loris Diotti
5. Mike Lane
6. Ryan Neil
7. Andrew Robson
8. Mike Pistello

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