Best Melbourne Heights Podcasts (2024)

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Scott Anderson |WOOF CLUB JUNE0924|@The Peel MELB, AUS 2:02:36

2d ago2:02:36

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Scott Anderson has over 27 years experience DJ’ing in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Starting at the DOME nightclub in 1998, Virgin Mary’s and Diva Bar Scott started what was to become more than a passion, it became and obsession. Starting out playing uplifting melodic, tech and hard trance in the early 00’s Scott then went back to the drawing…

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Season 6 Episode 23 - Trick to Removing Buried Wire, Buying Time, Is it Unique? 34:58

4d ago34:58

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When wire is left on too long (and it will be), what is the best way to remove it? I discuss a few tricks and techniques I use which help minimise the damage to your bonsai. Important decisions shouldn't be rushed either, you need to buy yourself some time. I have a range of different things that I do to help take the urgency of the decision away f…

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Episode 114: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 2:00:00

6d ago2:00:00

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This release is a special 2-hour Pride Month Mix to celebrate and commemorate 55 years since the Stonewall Riots that helped pave the way for so many of our freedoms today. I've selected 16 absolute camp classics that have been the soundtrack to many of our lives. So crank it up loud and let's get Proud! 1. True Colours / Cyndi Lauper 2. Young Hear…

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Season 6 Episode 22 - Beauty is a Perspective, Was the Cut Correct and Speeding Up 38:56

11d ago38:56

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Beauty is such an individual thing and it's fantastic that we all see beauty differently. Imagine how boring it would be if we all thought the same way?? But care and respect needs to be shown as well as some special bonsai love. I chat about a recent post that created a lot of discussion. When you are looking at a serious removal of a part of your…

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Selling to High-End Personal Training Clients: How to 5X Your Income 19:17

14d ago19:17

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Platinum PT Academy podcast! In this episode, your hosts Gordon Chommanivong and Michael Pritchatt dive deep into the strategies and techniques for selling high-end personal training programs. Discover how you can transform your personal training business by attracting premium clients and significantly boo…

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Create Your Signature PT Program: The Secret to Attracting High-Paying Clients 13:40

15d ago13:40

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Platinum PT Academy podcast! In this episode, hosts Gordon Chommanivong and Michael Pritchatt delve into the strategies for creating a signature personal training (PT) program and the secrets to attracting high-paying clients. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting out, this episode is packed…

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Unlock 5 High-Paying Clients in Just 7 Days: Proven Lead Generation Tactics for Personal Trainers 19:11

15d ago19:11

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Welcome to the first episode of the Platinum PT Academy podcast! Join your hosts, Gordon Chommanivong and Michael Pritchatt, as they go on a mission to share their wealth of knowledge and experience in the personal training industry. In this debut episode, they dive into their personal journeys and offer actionable advice to help personal trainers …

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Grow Your Personal Training & Coaching Business With The Platinum PT Academy Podcast 1:24

15d ago1:24

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In the introductory episode of the Platinum PT Academy podcast, hosts Gordon Chommanivong and Michael Pritchatt set the stage for what listeners can expect from their new show. Aimed at solo personal trainers who feel stuck, struggle to get high-quality leads, and are looking to scale their businesses, this podcast promises to be a game-changer. Go…

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Season 6 Episode 21 - Bonsai Height Reduction, Plan Variation and Soil Mix Expectations 43:14

18d ago43:14

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The impact of the trunk on a bonsai cannot be underestimated and there are things we can do to make them appear more powerful or dynamic. In this podcast I'm talking about height reduction. There are two techniques I use and I discuss the factors you need to consider when using either of them. All of our bonsai have a plan and sometimes they do not…

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Season 6 Episode 20 - Creating a Second Problem, A Bending Technique, Azalea Flower Removal 41:14

25d ago41:14

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When you are working with a living form, that changes and grows, sometimes fixing one problem can create a second problem. Having the foresight to pick this up before taking irreversible action can be difficult. Ever heard the saying check twice, cut once? And I discuss a bending technique that I use quite a lot especially at this time of the year.…

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Season 6 Episode 19 - My Checklist for Working Pines and End of Autumn Watering 47:05

1M ago47:05

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While this podcast grew from my current work on a large number of pines, it applies to all work you do on your bonsai regardless of the species. I have made a checklist of things to look out for, how to do certain tasks as well as a mindset I use when working on my pines in this late Autumn/early winter period. And watering at this time of the year…

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Season 6 Episode 18 - Setting up Stock for the Future, The Mundane and Building on Mishaps 27:35

1M ago27:35

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There is one major consideration you must take when working on young stock for the future. I chat about my approach and offer a few tips to make it a little easier in the long run. Also bonsai isn't always about world class trees being on display, most times it's the mundane tasks we must undertake that really make the difference. Things can and do…

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Episode 113: Right In The Night (TripoMagic Mix) 6:03

1M ago6:03

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30 years ago, the German "Flamenco Techno" duo Jam & Spoon released their debut song "Right In The Night", which is based on "Leyenda" by classical composer Isaac Albéniz. Fast forward to today, and hear THIS, my TripoMagic Mix of the timeless track! Fall in Love with Music...and you will get by.

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Season 6 Episode 17 - Annual Olive Bonsai Dig, Now Better Than Never, Things to Watch for Now 39:09

2M ago39:09

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So an idea has grown into reality with the first Annual Olive Bonsai dig hosted by the South Australian Bonsai Society and all the details are in this podcast. What it is, how you can get involved and when. Get your hands on some true, legal Yamadori! If you are interested then you must register your interest via email - secretary.sabonsai@gmail.co…

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Season 6 Episode 16 - What would I tell a some at the start of their Bonsai Journey? 48:38

2M ago48:38

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This podcast follows from a recent question at a demonstration/presentation I made and it really was refreshing to go through the process for myself and I think you'll enjoy it too. It provided reminders for me for how I care for my bonsai now and some thing we all need to focus on. It's never too late. Support the Show. Become a podcast supporter …

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Episode 112: West End Girls (Magic 40th Anniversary Remix) 5:55

2M ago5:55

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To commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pet Shop Boys' debut single "West End Girls" and coinciding with the release of their brand new 15th album "Nonetheless", hear THIS my Magic Remix!

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Season 6 Episode 15 - Judging Bonsai, Bonsai Demonstrations and Foundation of Good Bonsai 31:51

2M ago31:51

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I love meeting bonsai people! And recently I've been meeting a lot, at the Bonsai Open on the Central Coast and then in Sydney. I talk about how I judge a bonsai and what are the components of the trees that combine to make them a winner. I review the Bonsai Open and the great work that was done up there as well as chat about a demonstration for th…

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Season 6 Episode 14 - The Beauty of Bark, Major Bending Protection, Deadwood Approach 31:09

2M ago31:09

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How good is bark! It is the one true symbols of age on a tree and it cannot be rushed. I love it and it needs to be protected. I also outline my process for protection techniques for major bending. Serious bends need serious protection to help the tree thrive after the bend is made. And I also cover my approach to deadwood on bonsai and why I am in…

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Season 6 Episode 13 - Compartmentalisation of Decay, Deciduous Pruning and Wound Management 39:09

2M ago39:09

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CODIT stands for the Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees and I find it really interesting how this relates to bonsai. It just shows how smart and special trees really are and know this process helps us with wound management and repair. As bonsai lovers we could learn a little from this process too for ourselves... And now is the time (or close t…

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Scott Anderson | WOOF CLUB 19TH Birthday MAR24 | The Peel MELB, AUS 1:45:07

3M ago1:45:07

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Join me on an adventure through 19 years of one of Melbournes BEST Men's Leather party with music from across the years, some old and some new!! WOOF CLUB turned 19 years old this March Easter weekend @ The Peel MELB,AUS...... SOLD OUT!! packed to the rafters. DJ's Scott Anderson, George Roussos and DJ Henri with incredible lighting and Lasers by J…

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Season 6 Episode 12 - Needle Removal Techniques, When to Stop and Your Skill Set 37:25

3M ago37:25

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We are heading towards a significant time for pines and their design and balancing work. Part of this is needle removal and I'll run through the 2 techniques I use and how they apply to various pine species. As a follow on from the previous podcast where I talked about the visual weight of the foliage on your bonsai, I feel it is important to also …

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Lent | More Like Jesus 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday with crowds cheering "Hosanna!" and welcoming Jesus like a king. But by Good Friday the cheers of "Hosanna!" were replaced by calls to "Crucify him!" So what happened during those 5 days? The crowds realized that instead of being who they wanted him to be, Jesus was different. And Jesus wanted them and us to become m…

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Season 6 Episode 11 - The Bonsai Design Podcast - Visual Weight, Is Bonsai Static Art? 38:05

3M ago38:05

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So this is the Bonsai Design podcast. The Visual Weight of your bonsai is a very important consideration when it comes to your design. If it's too big or dominant do you need to change it? And a debate rages on about Bonsai Designs and if bonsai is a static art form. I'll give you my opinion and some more reasons why I love bonsai. When designing y…

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Lent: More Like Jesus | Willing to Give 26:23

3M ago26:23

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In the book of John, a woman named Mary annoints Jesus' feet with a bottle of perfume that costs about as much money as the average person makes in a year. And Mary was willing to do that because of everything Jesus had done for her (including raising her brother from the dead). Jesus laid down his life for us. So what are we willing to give for hi…

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Season 6 Episode 10 - Fertilising Process and Overview, Pine Work - waiting or starting 33:45

3M ago33:45

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Well it's that time of the year again to start the fertilising engine! While the smell of fertiliser may upset your nearest and dearest I guarantee your bonsai will love you for it. I discuss my methods and processes as well as if we should be fertilising Japanese Black Pines at the moment after decandling. Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I also fo…

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Episode 111: M People Remixed 2:12:26

3M ago2:12:26

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M People is an English dance music band that formed in 1990, signed to Deconstruction Records, and achieved massive success throughout most of that decade. Fun fact: the name M People is taken from the first letter of the first name of band member Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Fronted by Heather Small, whose powerful gospel-influenced voice…

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Lent: More Like Jesus | Coming In Last 30:04

3M ago30:04

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Every kid may dream of winning an Olympic medal or a Super Bowl ring...but no one dreams of coming in last. But Jesus tells us, "The first will be last and the last will be first." And this isn't just something Jesus said, it's something he did when he laid down his life for us on the cross. So, if we want to be more like Jesus, we have to learn ho…

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Season 6 Episode 9 - Cedars, The Bud Conveyor and Mental Preparation 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Cedars make brilliant bonsai! There is so much to love about them and they should be part of every bonsai enthusiasts collection, no excuses. They have certain requirements and I chat about their characteristics and techniques I use. Then there is the bud conveyor, one of the most important concepts in bonsai and everything we do with our bonsai wi…

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Lent: More Like Jesus | Practice What You Preach 32:53

4M ago32:53

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We all know that our world can be a messed up place filled with violence and hatred. But none of us want the world to be that way. So is there some way that we can overcome violence with mercy? Is there some way that we can learn to love instead of hate? Jesus tells us there is. But just because there's a way to do it, that doesn't mean it's easy..…

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Season 6 Episode 8 - A Chat with Bonsai Empire about all things bonsai around the world 41:55

4M ago41:55

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The love of bonsai is growing worldwide and so too are the online learning platforms. Oscar Jonker is the founder of Bonsai Empire which has become a household name for anyone with an interest in bonsai. But you don't often hear much about Oscar. I was fortunate enough to get to have a personal chat with him about bonsai all around the world, about…

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Lent: More Like Jesus | Better Not Bitter 26:36

4M ago26:36

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We’ve all experienced things that have caused us to lose our temper or hold a grudge. We've all experienced things that have made us bitter. But, if we want to be more like Jesus, we have to let go of our bitterness. Instead, we need to learn to be more kind, more compassionate, and more forgiving.

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Season 6 Episode 7 - A Plan for Managing Problems, Bluetooth Connectivity and Autumn 36:21

4M ago36:21

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When something goes wrong with your bonsai, you take action. But how do you know if what you have done has worked or if it's getting worse? I've got a process that will help. Also we have a connection with our trees, some more than others and Autumn is on the way, might not always feel like it with the final kick of Summer still in the air but it i…

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Lent: More Like Jesus | Time to Clean Up 28:21

4M ago28:21

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In Acts 8:29, we're reminded that God wants us to "be like his Son" Jesus. But we all have times when we don't really act like Jesus. Things happen in life that make us angry, or jealous, or greedy. Or, to put it another way, we get dirty. So we need to clean up. And that's what Lent is all about. Lent reminds us that we need to clean up to become …

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Season 6 Episode 6 - New Zealand Bonsai and Natural Beauty, Keeping it Simple and OMG Watering System 34:40

4M ago34:40

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I seriously love bonsai in New Zealand! And what an amazing place too, just so beautiful. Having just returned from a short trip I look back on my experiences, the native stock I came across and the people I met. One of my key objectives is to get and keep people involved with bonsai and to do this it needs to be simple, clear and inclusive. And yo…

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Overbooked | What's Imperative 28:36

4M ago28:36

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Sometimes it feels like there are a million things to get done on our to-do lists. And all of the things we want to get done are important...they wouldn't make it onto our to-do list if they weren't. But, in our busyness, we need to make sure we don't let things that are important get in the way of things that are imperative.…

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Scott Anderson | Barba pres. Misa Sundays (unofficial Vic PRIDE after party) @ The Laundry, MELB AUS 11|02|24 1:37:22

4M ago1:37:22

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𝖒𝖎𝖘𝖆 Victoria's Pride "Unofficial" After Party February 11th 2024 @ LAUNDRY and BAD DECISIONS 46 & 50 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Doors open at 9pm ------ MISA PROUD - your final stop this VICTORIA’S PRIDE 2024 This year we are going bigger, wider and stronger, taking over two full venues at the same time for the first time, LAUNDRY & BAD DECISIO…

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Season 6 Episode 5 - Working on a Tricky Section plan, How was Summer and Ah-hah! 37:10

4M ago37:10

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How did your bonsai fair over Summer? Now is the time to review. I chat about what to look for and how to strengthen your system to make continual improvements as well as let you know where my system failed. And when working on bonsai, we all have the experience of indecision regarding a tricky section on the tree. I let you know how I manage this …

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Episode 110: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

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Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard flight EDN24. This is Captain Magic speaking. With an estimated flight time of just over one hour, we can expect clear skies and high-flying 90s tunes, from Black Box to Mory Kante. So sit back and relax or get up and dance! Arm doors, cross check, let’s GO !!!…

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Overbooked | The Back Burner 27:20

5M ago27:20

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No matter how hard we try to keep up with all of our commitments, things always end up on the back burner. Sadly, our relationship with God tends to be one of the first things we put on the back burner when life gets busy. So what can we do to make sure God remains a priority in our lives when life gets busy? We can slow down and remember who God i…

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Season 6 Episode 4 - Australian Native Pruning, Preparing for a Demonstration in NZ 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Our Australian Natives make brilliant bonsai, I've said it before and I will say it again. They need to be a part of your collection without a doubt. I talk about the pruning process I use on them and what to look for to avoid swelling at branch junctions. Figs or ficus are also being worked at the moment. And as I head off to New Zealand for demon…

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Overbooked | Yes or No 26:29

5M ago26:29

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Many of us struggle to tell other people "no." Because of this, we fill up our time and schedules with things that aren't that important to us. So if we want to overcome our busyness, we need to learn to set boundaries. And we need to learn to make sure that all of our yeses count.

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Season 6 Episode 3 - Junipers and Mid Summer, Pad Making Process, Wiring and Repotting Preparation 39:23

5M ago39:23

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This is the tree lovers podcast and I like this time of the year to prune my junipers. In this podcast I discuss a technique I use for pad development. It is also a good time to check the wiring on your trees and make sure it isn't causing too much damage, remove it if needed. And if you are going to wire your bonsai please be careful. Mid Summer i…

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Overbooked | Why So Busy? 26:58

5M ago26:58

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We live in a culture that often tells us that our worth comes from our work. So, we think that we have to be constantly busy just to show how valuable we are. So if we want to be able to slow down and make time for what really matters, we have to understand where our value truly comes from.

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Season 6 Episode 2 - Bonsai in Australia, How it's Getting Stronger and The Bonsai Open 42:04

5M ago42:04

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This episode of the podcast is about my love for Australian Bonsai and Australia and why I honestly believe we have the capability to be the best in the world. And we are well on our way. We have the most incredible native species we can use that are unique and that develop so quickly. Link that with an annual bonsai show called the Bonsai Open tha…

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Episode 109: yes, and? vogue mashup (ariana x madonna) 3:54

5M ago3:54

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happy new year. new music... yes, and? vogue mashup ariana x madonna enjoy!

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Season 6 Episode 1 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly! Review Time and Bonsai Care App 43:57

5M ago43:57

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Welcome to 2024! This is going to be an amazing year for bonsai and it's great to start the year with a review. In the podcast I chat about a collection review as well as a bit of self reflection. Personal skill and technical improvements will make a massive difference to your bonsai. And look at your collection, the good, the bad and the ugly. I d…

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Overbooked | Way Too Busy 29:34

5M ago29:34

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Even though the New Year has only just begun, many of our calendars are already filling up. But no matter how busy we get, we still try to cram more events and activities into our lives. But our chronic busyness is taking a toll on our lives. So we need to find ways to slow down and make time for what matters the most in our lives.…

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Season 5 - Episode 47 - The Yearly Wrap and Recap 26:43

6M ago26:43

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Well that's 2023 done! What a great year and so much has been covered in the podcast and I go over a few of the important ones as well as throw in another surfing-bonsai connection. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement throughout the year and bring on 2024!! Support the Show. Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's …

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Episode 108: Homegrown Hits 1:35:17

6M ago1:35:17

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Oi Oi Oi I am super proud to be an Aussie !!! So here’s my “end of year” gift to you all, a collection of my fave “sweet sixteen” Homegrown Hits from Down Under, each one a true blue cracker, and just for you! From Kylie to Yothu Yindi… Please Enjoy! ❤️🇦🇺🎵 1. Icehouse: Don’t Believe Anymore 2. John Farnham: Age Of Reason 3. INXS: Need You Tonight 4…

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Season 5 Episode 46 - Your Bonsai Decision Making Checklist 32:19

6M ago32:19

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Well Merry Christmas!!! To help you celebrate Christmas this year I have put together a Decision Making Checklist for working on your bonsai. There are 6 questions I ask myself every time I work on my trees and in this podcast I run through and explain them all. Support the Show. Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appr…

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