Bonsai Builders Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Bonsai Builders Podcast

Addison Galambos

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 56

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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15/09/2026
#62
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14/09/2026
#92
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13/09/2026
#55
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11/09/2026
#65
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10/09/2026
#93
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08/09/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Hobbies
07/09/2026
#96
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Hobbies
06/09/2026
#48
🇺🇸 USA - Hobbies
05/09/2026
#86
🇺🇸 USA - Hobbies
04/09/2026
#87

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What Is a Bonsai Apprenticeship Really Like? w/ Travis Hendrix - Ep 55

Season 1 · Episode 55

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 01:28:51

What changes when you move from hobbyist to full-time bonsai apprentice? In this episode we dive deep into Auburn, California to hear from Travis Hendrix who is currently studying under Peter Tea! What is the reality of an American apprenticeship, including the expectations, pace and mindset required to build a career in bonsai. Addison and Travis cover how Peter teaches decision-making, the mechanics of developing coast redwoods, and Travis's journey from sound design to full-time tree work.

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

Season 1 · Episode 54

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 01:10:31

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 in Albuquerque's brutal high-desert climate. Host Addison Galambos chats with Danny about managing extreme temperature swings, narrowing his collection to thriving species like pinyon pine and sagebrush, and bringing a carpenter's eye to design. They also explore balancing parenthood, limited time, and intentionality.

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

Season 1 · Episode 53

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:22:54

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 you don't need decades in the craft to produce striking yamadori styling and cinematic tree photography. Host Addison Galambos sits down with Kyle to unpack his fast learning curve, how Mirai Live shaped his eye, and his objective rules for deciding branch angles and silhouettes. They also explore how he balances family, late-night practice, and building a bonsai business.

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

Season 1 · Episode 52

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 01:07:13

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 chats with Nicole about the hidden power of the "no-tree" path in which she built real expertise through volunteering, docenting at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt, and working in seasoned collectors' gardens. They explore why learning on mature material beats owning a crowded collection, how to handle burnout, and the social barriers that shape who enters the hobby.

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

Season 1 · Episode 51

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 01:23:31

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 Australia, joins the show to break down how he's revolutionizing bonsai education in the Southern Hemisphere.

Hugh shares the framework behind his immersive four-day intensive courses, explaining how he designed and optimized them for teaching the Fundamentals of Bonsai in Australia. We dive into the myths surrounding Australian native species, how to adapt seasonal timing, and why prioritizing core techniques over species-specific 'rules' empowers students to grow faster. Whether you're an educator, a club leader, or a practitioner looking to refine your craft, this episode is packed with insights on building a thriving, high-standard bonsai community.

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

Season 1 · Episode 50

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 01:14:24

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. Derek shares his wild obsession with 'collecting 'em all' when it comes to Japanese maple and ume cultivars—a dream for any plant nerd! Plus, we dive into the nitty-gritty of how he navigates the complex legal maze of importing bonsai trees across Canadian and U.S. borders.

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

Season 1 · Episode 49

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 01:27:49

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 community building in the bonsai world. How can hobbyists, clubs, and professionals elevate their digital presence—and is a strong online footprint even necessary? Plus, having recently made the leap to go 'all in' on bonsai himself, Dillon turns the tables to grill me about the early phases of my own journey.

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

Season 1 · Episode 48

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 57:43

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 and what we got wrong in previous water episodes of the Bonsai Builders Podcast and give a simple prescription for how to approach watering and fertilization.

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

Season 1 · Episode 47

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 58:27

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 the context of bonsai development approaches. What do these terms mean and are they useful for explaining how to make bonsai? We also take it a step further and investigate the origins of these practices in Japan.

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How to Make it w/ Josheramics - Ep 46

Season 1 · Episode 46

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 01:19:11

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 as our responsibility to safeguard the future of US bonsai. If you ever were wondering about the cross section of Ceramics and Bonsai hobbyists, Josh is the one to hear from!

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