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#42 Peter Tea
May 26, 2026
2h 51m 22s
#41 Todd Schlafer - First Branch Bonsai
Apr 30, 2026
1h 23m 56s
#40 Austin Heitzman
Apr 24, 2026
2h 13m 14s
#39 Addison Galambos
Apr 17, 2026
2h 34m 14s
#38 Seth Nelson
Feb 14, 2026
2h 53m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/26 |  #42 Peter Tea✨ | bonsai designJapanese aesthetics+3 | Peter Tea | PTbonsai.comAichi-en | — | bonsaiJapanese aesthetics+5 | — | 2h 51m 22s | |
| 4/30/26 |  #41 Todd Schlafer - First Branch Bonsai✨ | bonsaiAmerican bonsai+5 | Todd Schlafer | First Branch Bonsai | Lakewood, Colorado | bonsaiTodd Schlafer+6 | — | 1h 23m 56s | |
| 4/24/26 |  #40 Austin Heitzman✨ | bonsaifurniture making+3 | Austin Heitzman | — | — | bonsai standsfurniture maker+3 | — | 2h 13m 14s | |
| 4/17/26 |  #39 Addison Galambos✨ | bonsaicommunity+4 | Addison Galambos | Bonsai Builders Podcast | — | bonsaiAddison Galambos+5 | — | 2h 34m 14s | |
| 2/14/26 |  #38 Seth Nelson✨ | bonsaiartistic standards+4 | Seth Nelson | Nippon Bonsai AssociationKokufu 100 | Birmingham, Alabama USAJapan+1 | bonsaiSeth Nelson+6 | — | 2h 53m 09s | |
| 1/21/26 |  #37 Peter Tea- Part 2 - Deciduous Bonsai✨ | deciduous bonsaibonsai design+3 | Peter | Cen Cal Bonsai | — | deciduous bonsaiCésar Ordóñez+4 | — | 1h 26m 09s | |
| 1/20/26 |  #36 Peter Tea - Part 1✨ | bonsai collectiontree ranking+4 | Peter Tea | PTBonsai.com | — | bonsaiPeter Tea+5 | — | 1h 10m 35s | |
| 12/26/25 |  #35 Randy Knight✨ | bonsai collectingcustomer relationships+4 | Randy Knight | Oregonbonsai@gmail.com | — | bonsaiRandy Knight+5 | — | 2h 08m 53s | |
| 12/14/25 |  #34 Michael McTeague & Seth Nelson✨ | bonsaiapprenticeship+5 | Seth NelsonMichael McTeague | — | AlabamaJapan | bonsaiapprenticeship+8 | — | 1h 51m 13s | |
| 10/31/25 |  #33 PBE Companion w/ Peter Tea, Eric Schrader and Cesar Ordonez✨ | Pacific Bonsai Expobonsai competition+3 | Peter TeaEric Schrader+1 | Black Pondo Podcast | — | bonsaiPacific Bonsai Expo+3 | — | 3h 42m 00s | |
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| 9/25/25 |  #32 Austin Heitzman✨ | bonsaifurniture making+3 | Austin Heitzman | austinheitzmanfurniture.comInstagram | Portland, OR | bonsai display tableswood selection+3 | — | 2h 10m 55s | |
| 9/1/25 |  #31 Julian Tsai, Cesar Ordoñez and Adam Toth | In this episode, I hang out with: Julian Tsai – @bontsai Cesar Ordoñez – @cencalbonsai Adam Toth – @adam.jp.bon We catch up on what’s new in their lives and dive into a wide-ranging discussion on bonsai, with a strong focus on aesthetics and appreciation. It’s always a blast connecting with these guys—hope you enjoy the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  #30 Bob Ricker and Julian Tsai at the Naka Memorial Exhibit | This past weekend, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Bob Ricker and Julian Tsai at the John Naka Memorial Exhibit in Southern California—a truly inspiring gathering for bonsai enthusiasts. Bob Ricker is a dedicated student of Peter Tea and currently serves as Vice President of the American Bonsai Association in Sacramento. His passion and craftsmanship are evident in every tree he touches. You can follow his journey on Instagram: @bonsai_bob_ Julian Tsai is a Los Angeles-based bonsai professional whose vision and leadership brought the Naka Memorial Exhibit to life. His work continues to elevate the art form and build community around it. Find him on Instagram: @bontsai_ Episode Picture-Hinoki on display at the Naka Memorial Exhibit, from the Jeff Stern collection, brought by Peter Tea. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 |  #29 Catching up with Mike Pistello of MVP Bonsai | In this episode, we sit down with Mike Pistello of MVP Bonsai-a longtime practioner, Joshua Roth talent contest winner and PBE award recipient. We cover a wide array of bonsai topics, from technique and design philosophy to the state of the art today. You can see Mike's work on his Instagram at mvpbonsai | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 |  #28 Travis Hendrix - California Bonsai Apprentice | In late May of this year I spent three days working on trees at Peter Tea's studio and workshop. On one of those days, I got to sit down and chat with Peter's full time apprentice Travis Hendrix. We covered a wide range of topics including what his apprenticship has been like so far, why Travis picked Peter Tea, his future goals, CA natives, Japanese gardening, collecting, growing trunks and a lot more. I always enjoy getting to hang out with Travis and am excited to see big things from him in the future. You can follow along with Travis's Bonsai Journey here- Instagram: californiabonsaiapprentice | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  #27 Peter Tea - Juniper Bonsai | In this episode I got to sit down and chat with my teacher, friend and mentor Peter Tea after a long but very fun day of working on trees. Peter is currently a top tier Bonsai professional based in Auburn California who previously apprenticed at Aichi-En Bonsai nursery in Nagoya Japan. Our conversation was primarily on the subject of Juniper Bonsai, but we explored a few other interesting rabit holes as well. Peter's knowlege and insight regarding Juniper Bonsai is truly exceptional and he drops some absolute gems during this chat. This is one of my personal favorite episodes and I really hope you enjoy hearing from Peter as much as I did. Thanks for listening! More from Peter Tea Bonsai: www.ptbonsai.com Instagram: peterteabonsai | — | ||||||
| 1/26/25 |  #26 Jacob Michaels- Dogwood Studios Apprentice | On the last day of 2024, I got to chat with Jacob Michaels, an East Coast Bonsai and Ju Jitsu practioner. While we've messaged back and forth a few times, it was my first time actually talking to him. I really enjoyed getting to know Jacob and hear about his Bonsai journey which most recently led him to becoming a full time Bonsai apprentice under NC based Bonsai Professional Tyler Sherrod of Dogwood Studios. In addition to studying with Tyler, I also got to hear about Jacobs previous stay in Japan learning under Koji Hiramatsu and many of his thoughts on a myriad of Bonsai topics. I really loved chatting with Jacob and hope you will enjoy it too. Instagram: dogwoodapprentice Bonsai of Jacob Michaels | — | ||||||
| 1/13/25 |  #25 Sam Tan | In this episode I got the chance to chat it up with the talented Sam Tan. Sam is a Bonsai practioner based in the Bay area of CA who developed a high level of technical Bonsai skill relatively quickly. We talked about his love for CA natives, designing his newer Bonsai garden, displaying natives, his trip to Bob Shimon's and a whole lot more. I really enjoyed sitting down w/ Sam and thank you for listening! Sam Tan Bonsai: Instagram: samtanbonsai | — | ||||||
| 1/2/25 |  #24 Nao Tokutake of Tokutake Bonsai | In this episode I caught up with Nao Tokutake, a Bonsai practitioner and container maker based in Portland, OR. Nao has been one of my favorite Bonsai pot makers in the US for a while now. However, after getting the opportunity to pick his brain about his Bonsai pot making process and philosophy I'm even more of a fan of his work! His dedication and passion to improve his craft seem second to none. I really enjoyed hearing how he is studying the classic Chinese and Japanese potters while adapting and innovating in his own studio here in the States. Instagram: Tokutakebonsai ebsite: www.tokutakebonsai.com | — | ||||||
| 12/30/24 |  #23 Andrew Robson of Rakuyo Bonsai | In this episode, I caught up with the one and only Andrew Robson, a Bonsai pro and organizer of the Pacific Bonsai Expo based in the Portland Oregon area who specializes in Deciduous Bonsai. We dive into topics, like when deadwood is appropriate, container colors, and the magic of native deciduous species. We talk about collecting versus container growing trunks and Andrew shares some expert tips on and his love for Beeches. I ask Andrew who he thinks is the Deciduous GOAT, what’s on the horizon for his Bonsai plans in 2025 and a whole lot more. Instagram: @rakuyo_bonsai Website: rakuyobonsai.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/rakuyobonsai | — | ||||||
| 12/13/24 |  Episode #22 Aarin Packard & The Pacific Bonsai Museum | In this episode of the Black Pondo Podcast, we’re taking you on a journey to the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Washington! I had the amazing opportunity to tour this gem with the one and only Aarin Packard, the museum’s powerhouse curator. From the breathtaking bonsai trees to the rich history that surrounds them, the museum completely blew me away. Aarin shared incredible insights about his life as a curator, what fuels his passion for bonsai, and the kind of things he daydreams about while surrounded by centuries-old trees. After soaking in all the bonsai wisdom, we capped off the day by absolutely demolishing sushi at a local all-you-can-eat spot. It was a sushi feast for the ages. Tune in to hear all about this unforgettable experience on this episode of the Black Pondo Podcast! Aarin Packard's Instagram: pacificbonsai | — | ||||||
| 11/3/24 |  Episode #21 Pacific Bonsai Expo Interviews Part 2-Adam Toth, Richard Kearney, Bob Pressler, Matt Walker, Will Kerns and Jose Gonzalez | Interviews from the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo Part 2 Adam Toth Timestamp: 0:30 sec Instagram: adam.jp.bon Adam Toth is a Bonsai professional located in the Bay Area of CA. He was an apprentice under Taiga Urushibata at Taisho-En where he obtained his professional certificate in Shohin Bonsai. Adam worked on several of the Bonsai in the PBE this year. Richard Kearney Timestamp: 10:15 Instagram: richardkearney.nz Richard Kearney is a Bonsai pot maker based in New Zealand with a unique 3D printing inspired approach. His design strategy and mold making techniques are fascinating, creating some absolutely stunning results. Robert Pressler Timestamp: 32:10 Instagram: Kimurabonsai Website: www.kimurabonsai.com Robert Pressler is the owner of Kimura Bonsai nursery a staple Bonsai nursery in Southern California. He has showed trees at both of the Pacific Bonsai Expo events and is also the president of California Bonsai Society. Matthew Walker Timestamp: 55:18 Instagram: bonchibonsai Website: www.bonchibonsai.com Matthew is a long time student of Boon and the owner of Bonchi Bonsai located in Northern CA. He is a Bonsai artist, collector and grower. He has vended and shown at the PBE, known for his impressive Sierra Junipers and ultra soft annealed copper wire. Also, a long time personal friend and collecting buddy. Will Kerns Timestamp: 1:17:00 Instagram: willkernsbonsai Will Kerns displayed an epic XL Rocky Mountain Juniper at this year's PBE which he drove out from Colorado with Todd Schlafer. Previously he has studied with Harold Sasaki, Jerry Morris, Todd Schlafer and Ryan Neil. Jose Gonzalez Timestamp: 1:32:06 Instagram: jmgarcia451b Jose currently lives in Chicago and studies under Boon. He is a long time friend of Matthew Walker and displayed a powerful XL pomegranate at this year's PBE. | — | ||||||
| 10/31/24 |  Episode #20 Pacific Bonsai Expo Interviews Part 1- Jeff Stern, Sam Tan, Mike-o Macasio, John Kim | Jeff Stern Time Stamp, interview starts at: 0:40 secs Find out more about Jeff at Star Bonsai on Facebook Winner of 3 awards at the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo and 3 awards at the 2022 Pacific Bonsai expo. In this episode I catch up with Jeff about his history in Bonsai, thoughts on his trees, his recent move from California to Utah, the history of his collection, working with Peter Tea and more. Sam Tan Time Stamp: 42:20 minutes Instagram: Samtanbonsai Sam Tan is a California Bay Area Bonsai Enthusiast who was a presenter and exhibitor at this year's Pacific Bonsai Expo. In this episode Sam and I chatted about his Sierra Juniper entry in this year's show. Sam gave me his background in Bonsai, we chat about what classifies something as the Bunjin style and he filled me in on his new Bonsai garden. Mike-o Siquig Macasio Time Stamp: 52:57 minutes Instagram: alohabonsai Mike is the president of the Utah Bonsai club. I caught up with Mike to get his thoughts on this year's Expo, spoke about the Utah club, some concepts he's learned from Peter Tea and more. John Kim owner of Joshua Roth Bonsai Tools Time Stamp: 1:04:55 Website: Joshuaroth.com John is the owner of Joshua Roth Tools and one of the awards sponsors for this years PBE. I got to dig in about Joshua Roth tools and get John's opinions on the Expo | — | ||||||
| 9/29/24 |  Episode #19 Vince Lee - Satoyama Bonsai | Last Wednesday I went into the forest to a secret location to meet a wise Monk and check out his Yamadori collection. He taught me about finding happiness and filfilment, we ate pizza and recorded a podcast. It was a great day! Episode #19 Vince Lee - Satoyama Bonsai Instagram: Satoyama81 | — | ||||||
| 9/15/24 |  Episode #18 Catching up w/ Jonas Dupuich about the Pacific Bonsai Expo | In this episode I got to catch up with Jonas Dupuich, a friend I originally met through the Bay Island Bonsai club around 2010. Jonas is a Bonsai teacher, author, blogger, professional and organizer of the Pacific Bonsai Expo. The majority of the episode I was able to pick his brain about the upcoming Pacific Bonsai Expo Oct. 26-27, 2024. https://pacificbonsaiexpo.org The PBE is the one Bonsai thing I look forward to most and occurs only every other year. It's easily the best Bonsai show on the West Coast and this year's event will be something truly special. You don't want to miss it! Other topics discussed include the band weezer, shade cloth, native oaks for bonsai, redwoods, Bonsai appreciation over assasination, judging, 3d printing ceramic molds, auctions, watering, grafting, airlayering with cement and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy, thanks for listening! You can find out more about Jonas on his website at www.bonsaitonight.com | — | ||||||
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