Bonsai Time Podcast

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The Bonsai Time Podcast is the tree hugger's #1 spot for history, horticulture, and having fun.

Produced by Kevin, Ryan, and Kelly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/support

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Bonsai Time Podcast episodes:

06.10.2024
34 - How Does Practicing Bonsai Impact our Wellbeing?
For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this second episode, Kevin, Ryan, and Josh share from their experience how bonsai has positively impacted their lives and hypothesize on other ways...
06.05.2024
33 - Bonsai as a Business with Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en
For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this first minisode, Josh shares his background both in bonsai as an entrepreneur and advice from his experience in starting a bonsai business....
05.07.2024
32 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship with Bob Pressler
For this next 2-part series, Kevin and Kelly interviewed Bob Pressler regarding a bonsai scholarship that he helps organize. They talked about why you should apply and how you can boost your odds of success! The Ben Oki Scholarship Fund...
05.06.2024
31 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship with Bob Pressler
For this next 2-part series, Kevin and Kelly interviewed Bob Pressler regarding a bonsai scholarship that he helps organize. They talked about why you should apply and how you can boost your odds of success! The Ben Oki Scholarship Fund...
04.29.2024
30 - Forests, Climate, and Bonsai with Dr. Gordon Bonan. Part2
For this special 2-part Earth Day series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Dr. Gordon Bonan, a Colorado-based bonsai artist and climate scientist. We asked Gordon in this wide-ranging interview to distill his scientific findings from climate modeling, how it may impact...
04.22.2024
29 - Forests, Climate, and Bonsai with Dr. Gordon Bonan. Part1
For this special 2-part Earth Day series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Dr. Gordon Bonan, a Colorado-based bonsai artist and climate scientist. We asked Gordon in this wide-ranging interview to distill his scientific findings from climate modeling, how it may impact...
04.01.2024
28 - Southern Bliss: The Artistry and Love of Rodney & Charlie Clemons
In today's episode, Kevin interviewed Rodney and Charlie Clemons at their bonsai nursery in Georgia. Rodney is well known online as a specialist in Boxwoods, but less well known is the story of his wife Charlie who is an accomplished...
03.01.2024
27 - Listener Bonsai Brainstorm - More metal pots, spring prep, and more!
In today's episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan met up to share recent listener questions and submitted tree pictures. There was vigorous discussion online about Benjamin Keating's work potting bonsai into metal sculptures which we talked with Ben about in the...
02.02.2024
26 - What can fine art do for bonsai? Sculptor Benjamin Keating pontificates.
In today's episode, Kevin and Benjamin Keating discuss his history in art and how he got into bonsai, challenges associated with displaying bonsai in art galleries for long periods, Ben's bonsai + metal marriage projects in progress, and what to...
01.01.2024
25 - Inside Out with Tori Solis: A Reversed Episode
Our first episode of 2024 is a collaboration with Tori Solis of Blue Nose Trading. In the first half of our two-part interview, we interviewed Tori to understand her artistic perspective in ceramics and discuss the motivations for her new...
12.29.2023
24 - A Very Bonsai New Year: Goals for 2024
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, your hosts Ryan, Kelly, and Kevin continue the New Year episode tradition of reflecting on how we have been doing on the podcast and in our bonsai lives last year and what...
12.21.2023
23 - A Very Bonsai Christmas With Julian Tsai
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, we have part 2 of a winter solstice/Christmas special featuring Ryan, Kelly, Kevin, and Julian Tsai. In Part 2, we discussed the history of the winter solstice and Christmas celebrations in Europe,...
12.18.2023
22 - What to Do With Your Bonsai in Winter With Julian Tsai
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, we have part 1 of a winter solstice/Christmas special featuring Ryan, Kelly, Kevin, and Julian Tsai. In Part 1, we catch up with Julian regarding how he transitioned into being a full-time...
12.15.2023
21 - Introducing Our New Co-Host, Kelly Lui
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome a new co-host to the podcast, Kelly Lui of California. Kelly is an enthusiastic newcomer in the bonsai scene who has already made a splash by winning the...
11.16.2023
20 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 3
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited many...
11.08.2023
19 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 2
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited many...
10.31.2023
18 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 1
In the latest episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited...
07.14.2023
17 - Bonsai Brainstorm with Angelica Ramirez
Today's episode is the final installment in our multi-part interview with Angelica Ramirez, the current US National Bonsai Apprentice. We discussed listener questions and submitted trees and shared our various thoughts, especially on styling options and nuances of particular species....
07.07.2023
16 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 2
Angelica Ramirez is a bright new face in the bonsai scene. As Kevin and I learned in our interview, Angelica is a uniquely driven person with expertise in music, helicopter piloting, archery, painting, bonsai ceramics, and more recently she is...
06.30.2023
15 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 1
Angelica Ramirez is a bright new face in the bonsai scene. As Kevin and I learned in our interview, Angelica is a uniquely driven person with expertise in music, helicopter piloting, archery, painting, bonsai ceramics, and more recently she is...
05.16.2023
14 - Aussie Natives and Bonsai as Art with Hugh Grant
In today's interview, we had the honor of hosting Hugh Grant from Australia who came on to share his story and thoughts on the evolution of bonsai in Australia and around the World. Hugh explained how his background as an...
03.21.2023
13 - Insights into the Bonsai Art of Michael Hagedorn
In the thirteenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, the renowned Portland, OR-based ceramicist and bonsai artist Michael Hagedorn joined Kevin and Ryan to discuss his time as a Japanese bonsai apprentice, his apprenticeship program in the US, his floating...
01.02.2023
12 - First Year Reflections for the Bonsai Time Podcast
In today's episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Ryan and Kevin reflect on their journey from 2022 including their learning curve in starting the podcast. They also covered what they are looking forward to for 2023 with the podcast, their...
12.13.2022
11 - The Allure of Wood-Fired Pottery with Brandon Stolicny
In the eleventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Connecticut ceramicist and bonsai artist Brandon Stolicny walked Kevin and me through what makes wood-fired pottery so special! Brandon also talked us through the unique challenges that come with wood-fired pots...
11.07.2022
10 - Life of a Bonsai Deadwood Carver - Will Baddeley
In the tenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin interviewed the deadwood carving specialist, Will Baddeley, a bonsai professional from the UK. Will covered how he stumbled into bonsai and how his previous interest in model making helped him...
10.16.2022
09 - Tips for Bonsai Show Planning from Jonas Dupuich and the Pacific Bonsai Expo
In the ninth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I were fortunate to be joined by Jonas Dupuich! Aside from being a well-known American bonsai artist, Jonas is also the owner of the Bonsai Tonight Blog, and author...
09.06.2022
08 - On the Road with Mark Passerrello
In the eighth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris recorded an interview with CBS president and local potter Mark Passerrello while they were en route to a bonsai workshop. Kevin and Mark went over how Mark...
08.01.2022
07 - Reflections from April Grigsby, an American Potter's Journey
In the seventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to meet April Grigsby of April Grigsby Ceramics in NE Ohio. They discussed April's diverse background in art and bonsai which has today led to the...
07.05.2022
06 - Interviewing Jim Doyle - Nursery Man and Renowned Bonsai Teacher
In the sixth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to Nature's Way Nursery in Harrisburg, PA to visit Jim Doyle and discover the story behind Jim's start in the bonsai nursery business. You'll also hear...
06.07.2022
05 - The Story of Chase Rosade: The Humble American Bonsai Pioneer
In the fifth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin traveled to Rosade Bonsai Studios to interview a man by the name of Chase Rosade. This interview covers many seasons of Chase's life over his 50 years in the bonsai...
05.10.2022
04 - Apprentice Talk & Bonsai Brainstorming with Julian Tsai & Andy Bello
In the fourth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Ryan shares an old interview from May of 2020 with other noteworthy bonsai apprentices, Andy Bello of the US National Bonsai & Penjing Museum and Julian Tsai of Fujikawa Kouka-en Bonsai...
04.15.2022
03 - Reflecting on Working with Dan Robinson
In the third episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin & Ryan share reflections from their time working with Dan Robinson of Elandan Gardens including some artistic and technical tips for creating naturalistic bonsai in Dan's style. See you in...
03.23.2022
02 - Introducing Your Hosts! Goals for Bonsai and for the Podcast
In the second episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin & Ryan share their backgrounds in bonsai, goals, and plans for this podcast. See you in the next episode! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast Info: You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor....
03.02.2022
01 - A Conversation with Dan Robinson
In the inaugural episode of the Bonsai Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I interviewed my bonsai teacher, Dan Robinson. Dan has had a long career in bonsai where he has assumed many roles. He was a founding member of the...

What's Bonsai Time Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Bonsai Time Podcast episodes:

34 - How Does Practicing Bonsai Impact our Wellbeing?

33 - Bonsai as a Business with Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en

32 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship with Bob Pressler

31 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship with Bob Pressler

30 - Forests, Climate, and Bonsai with Dr. Gordon Bonan. Part2

29 - Forests, Climate, and Bonsai with Dr. Gordon Bonan. Part1

28 - Southern Bliss: The Artistry and Love of Rodney & Charlie Clemons

27 - Listener Bonsai Brainstorm - More metal pots, spring prep, and more!

26 - What can fine art do for bonsai? Sculptor Benjamin Keating pontificates.

25 - Inside Out with Tori Solis: A Reversed Episode

24 - A Very Bonsai New Year: Goals for 2024

23 - A Very Bonsai Christmas With Julian Tsai

22 - What to Do With Your Bonsai in Winter With Julian Tsai

21 - Introducing Our New Co-Host, Kelly Lui

20 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 3

19 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 2

18 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis Makashima! Part 1

17 - Bonsai Brainstorm with Angelica Ramirez

16 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 2

15 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 1

14 - Aussie Natives and Bonsai as Art with Hugh Grant

13 - Insights into the Bonsai Art of Michael Hagedorn

12 - First Year Reflections for the Bonsai Time Podcast

11 - The Allure of Wood-Fired Pottery with Brandon Stolicny

10 - Life of a Bonsai Deadwood Carver - Will Baddeley

09 - Tips for Bonsai Show Planning from Jonas Dupuich and the Pacific Bonsai Expo

08 - On the Road with Mark Passerrello

07 - Reflections from April Grigsby, an American Potter's Journey

06 - Interviewing Jim Doyle - Nursery Man and Renowned Bonsai Teacher

05 - The Story of Chase Rosade: The Humble American Bonsai Pioneer

04 - Apprentice Talk & Bonsai Brainstorming with Julian Tsai & Andy Bello

03 - Reflecting on Working with Dan Robinson

02 - Introducing Your Hosts! Goals for Bonsai and for the Podcast

01 - A Conversation with Dan Robinson

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