Jun 11, 202657 min
Bill Hilgendorf joins The Biochar Show to discuss his journey from furniture design to biochar production, on-farm education, advanced carbon materials, and the future of biocarbon markets. We explore New York Carbon...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to The Biochar Show, where carbon innovation meets sustainability! Join your host, John Webster, on a journey to uncover the extraordinary potential of biochar through interviews with researchers, producers, practitioners, and business leaders who are putting biochar to work. From enriching soil health to capturing carbon, biochar is a transformative solution that’s turning waste into a force for good. Whether you’re a scientist, a biochar producer, an innovative farmer, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast is your guide to the science, stories, and impact of biochar. Together, we can spark change, ignite hope, and build a sustainable future. Subscribe today and be part of the conversation!
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What is The Biochar Show about?
Welcome to The Biochar Show, where carbon innovation meets sustainability! Join your host, John Webster, on a journey to uncover the extraordinary potential of biochar through interviews with researchers, producers, practitioners, and business leaders who are putting biochar to work. From enriching soil health to capturing carbon, biochar is a transformative solution that’s turning waste into a force for good.
What has The Biochar Show covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Designing Our Carbon Future. From Soil to Advanced Materials w Bill Hilgendorf" (11 June 2026, 57 minutes), "Will Your Biochar Qualify? The ASABE Biochar Standard Explained" (24 February 2026, 64 minutes), and "Dr. Toufiq Reza: Could Biochar be the Key to Unlocking Martian Agriculture?" (30 December 2025, 64 minutes).
How often does The Biochar Show publish?
The Biochar Show publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Biochar Show?
Booking probability for The Biochar Show is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Biochar Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Biochar Show's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Biochar Show?
The strongest fits for The Biochar Show are Scientific Research & Development and Crop Farming Services. The Biochar Show has a science audience.
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The Biochar Show is a science podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Feb 24, 20261h 4mS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, John Webster leads a conversation that delves into the foundational aspects of biochar standards, emphasizing the importance of consistency, transparency, and market confidence...
- Dec 30, 20251h 4mS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, John Webster interviews Dr. Toufiq Reza, an expert in hydrochar and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC). They discuss the potential of biochar and hydrochar in agriculture, water...
- Dec 16, 202559 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Chris Wiberg from Timber Products Inspection about the importance of biochar testing standards and the development of the American National Standard...
- Dec 2, 20251h 32mS0
<p>In this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster interviews Kelpie Wilson, a pioneer in the biochar industry. They discuss Kelpie's journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a key figure in biochar...
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- Nov 25, 20251h 24mS0
<p>In this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster explores the intersection of biochar technology and the challenges faced by Florida's citrus industry due to Citrus Greening. Featuring Zack Farr (CEO, Biotech...
- Oct 28, 20251 hourS0
<p>In this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster engages with Brian Borkowitz and Noah Pechatsko from Davy Tree, discussing their passion for trees, the importance of urban resilience, and the role of biochar...
- Aug 20, 202549 minS0
<p>In this episode of the Biochar Show, host John Webster speaks with Dr. Kristin Trippe from USDA ARS about her journey into soil science, the development of the Biochar Atlas, and the integration of biochar into...
- Aug 5, 20251h 3mS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host John Webster interviews Jim Doten, the Carbon Sequestration Program Manager for the City of Minneapolis and a leading advocate for municipal biochar. They discuss the...
- May 27, 202520 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees engages with Harper Moss and Gregory Ray, co-founders of Carbon Zero, to discuss their innovative approach to biochar and its potential impact on sustainable...
Episode #11
Annie Nichols: Biochar Beyond Carbon Capture
May 20, 202525 minS0<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Annie Nichols, the General Manager of Biochar at Mangrove Systems. They discuss Nichols' journey into the biochar industry, the challenges of...
Episode #10
Suzanne Allaire: Trash is Cash
May 13, 202520 minS0<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, Meghan K. Lees interviews Suzanne Allaire, CEO and founder of GECA Environnement, a leader in carbon management and pyrolysis-based solutions. Suzanne shares her journey from a...
- Apr 29, 202553 minS0
<p></p> <p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees engages with Don Coyne (CEO, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group) and Melissa Rebbeck (Board Chair, Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry...
- Apr 8, 202535 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Myles Gray, Executive Director of the United States Biochar Initiative (USBI). They discuss the transformative potential of biochar in environmental...
- Apr 1, 202535 minS0
<p>This episode of the Biochar Show features Lucia Brusegan, Chair of the Board at the International Biochar Initiative and Managing Director at Starter, in conversation with host Meghan K. Lees. With over three decades...
- Mar 18, 202522 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Luisa Marin De Block, Executive Director of the International Biochar initiative and leader in biochar innovation. They discuss Luisa's journey into...
- Mar 4, 202544 minS0
<p>In this conversation, Meghan K. Lees engages with Pat Sherren and Mike Zock, innovators in the biochar industry, to explore their journeys, the science behind biochar, and its applications in stormwater management...
- Feb 25, 202525 minS0
<p>In the latest episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees sits down with Varsha Ramesh Walsh, the CEO and co-founder of Offstream, to discuss how her company is making carbon markets more accessible and...
- Feb 18, 202542 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Megan K. Lees speaks with Raymond Apy, CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions, about how innovation is reshaping biosolid disposal. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, Apy’s...
- Feb 11, 202528 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Steen Rasmussen of Ikigai Carbon, who discusses the innovative work being done in the field of biochar and sustainability. The conversation covers...
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Zack Farr
CEO, Biotech Applied Research
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Steen Rasmussen
Co-founder and Director of Data Innovation, Ikigai Carbon
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Myles Gray
United States Biochar Initiative
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Chris Wiberg
Timber Products Inspection
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