
#021 - Jake Hobson
In this episode of Bonsaigers Conversations, we sit down with Jake Hobson—founder of Niwaki, entrepreneur, author, and a leading voice in Japanese garden culture outside Japan. Jake’s path is far from conventional. From
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Bonsaigers' Conversations is a podcast that explores the relationship between humans and nature through honest, creative conversations. Each episode connects with artists, experts, and thinkers from the world of bonsai and beyond, who dedicate their lives to understanding and interpreting the natural world. Together, we talk about growth, time, beauty, and the lessons nature teaches us when we truly listen. Born from our YouTube series, Life’s Apprentice now comes to Spotify as a space for slower stories, deeper reflections, and meaningful connections between culture, craft, and natu
Unknown Host hosts Bonsaigers' Conversations, a general show with 20 episodes published.

In this episode of Bonsaigers Conversations, we sit down with Jake Hobson—founder of Niwaki, entrepreneur, author, and a leading voice in Japanese garden culture outside Japan. Jake’s path is far from conventional. From
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In this episode of Bonsaigers Conversations, we sit down with geologist, storyteller, and author Dr. Anjana Khatwa, whose work bridges science, nature, and spirituality. Author of Whispers of Rock, Anjana shares her jour
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In this episode of Bonsaigers' Conversations, we sit down with the couple behind Brightside Bonsai, ceramic artists based in Atlanta, Georgia who have built a shared life around creating bonsai pottery together. Their wo
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In this episode of Bonsaigers Conversations, we sit down with Quebec-based artist Steve Ulrich, whose work is deeply shaped by the raw beauty of his natural surroundings. Each tree he creates carries the spirit of the wi
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In this episode of Bonsaigers Conversations, we sit down with Jennifer Price, a traveling bonsai artist with a truly unique path. Originally from Chicago, Jennifer has studied under some of the most respected bonsai mast
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In this episode of Bonsaigers' Conversations, I sit down with Master Matsusue from the renowned Suishoen Garden, alongside his apprentice Joprge Sendra, for a deep and inspiring discussion on the true philosophy of bonsa
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Darren George, the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Gro Bonsai. This was a conversation I had been looking forward to for a long time. Darren is som
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Jelle Ferwerda, a Dutch artist widely known for his YouTube channel Growing Bonsai by Jelle, where he shares techniques, ideas, and inspiration with a communi
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Laurent Darrieux, the artist behind the so-called “cosmic style,” a bold and unconventional approach that challenges the traditional canons of bonsai. Known f
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Jonas Lint, a Danish artist and longtime friend whose journey we’ve had the privilege to witness up close over the years. From visiting his garden multiple ti
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Maroš Bel'an, a Slovak artist and friend whose work is deeply influenced by his mentorship under Walter Pall. We dive into the philosophy of the naturalistic
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Matt Williams, an artist and paleontologist whose work is deeply rooted in both science and a profound appreciation for trees. We explore his journey into bon
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Dennis Rodinger, an artist from Germany whose approach to bonsai extends far beyond the tree itself and into the full ecosystem that surrounds it. We dive dee
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Loren Buxton, an American bonsai artist who participated in Bonsaigers’ X 2025 with an outstanding Thuja bonsai that captured attention for its character and
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Ivo Santos, a dedicated artist whose journey bridges European practice and traditional Japanese apprenticeship. We dive into a thoughtful conversation about b
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Anthony Fajarillo, an American bonsai artist who joined Bonsaigers’ X 2025 with a striking Engelmann spruce in kabudachi style. We talk about the story behind
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Walter Pall, one of the most influential figures in contemporary bonsai and one of the three judges of Bonsaigers’ X 2025. Filmed live from Andrija Zokic Gard
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Todd Schlafer, an American bonsai artist based in Lakewood, Colorado, and the founder of First Branch Bonsai. After previously participating in the Bonsaigers
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Sergio Cuan, a U.S.-based bonsai artist and the winner of the Bonsaigers’ X 2025, our annual online exhibition celebrating creativity and craftsmanship in bon
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