Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
183 - The Honey Bee Solution with Steve Riley
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
John and Nathalie take a jaunt across the pond to talk with Steve Riley and discuss his new book “The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa.” Steve, along with the Westerham Beekeepers in the UK, have done a lot of research into how Varroa was affecting their bees, and how the bees responded when they were not treated. They have combined their observations along with research from respected sources all over the world to come up with a more comprehensive overview of the traits that better indicate when bees truly are displaying varroa sensitive hygienic behaviors. This information could greatly improve your own beekeeping and quest for better genetic qualities in our own bees. Tune in now to learn more…
Monday Sep 30, 2024
182 - Bees Abroad with Niki Backes
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Nathalie and John sit down with Niki Backes, Supporter Manager for Bees Abroad, to discuss what got her interested in Beekeeping, and how she came to be involved with Bees Abroad. Plus, what is Bees Abroad, how are they making a difference in other countries, and what can you do to help? Tune in now to learn more…
Link:
https://www.beesabroad.org/
Monday Sep 23, 2024
181 - For the Bees with Tara Chapman
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Nathalie and John sit down with long-time friend of the show, Tara Chapman, to discuss her new book "For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping." Plus, the gang catch up on life changes that have caused Tara to have to re-evaluate how she runs aspects of her day-to-day business. Tune in now to learn more...
To purchase a copy of Tara's new book, you can visit:
https://www.twohiveshoney.com/book/
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And if you are interested in joining one of her classes, you can see all the details and fill out an application by clicking Here!
Monday Aug 26, 2024
180 - Randy McCaffrey the Dirt Rooster
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
This week John and Nathalie sit down with Randy McCaffrey of 628 Dirt Rooster YouTube Fame to discuss how he got started in bees, and what all it took to build his YouTube channel up to nearly 40 Million Views! Tune in now to learn more…
Monday Aug 12, 2024
179 - Mandy Shaw
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
This week John finally got to fulfill a podcast-long goal of sitting down with the creator of Bella Beek and host of Beekeeper Confidential… the one and only… Mandy Shaw! Join us as John and Nathalie catch up with Mandy and learn what her journey has been like thus far, as well as what she has planned for the future. Tune in now to learn more…
Monday Jul 22, 2024
178 - The Dog Days
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Nathalie and John recap a few topics from the recent interviews with Tracy, Tucka, Gemma, and Peggy. Are mites really the line in the sand that beekeepers make it out to be today? Plus, it’s time for another Ken’s Cooking Corner where he continues his Sourdough addiction with some Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies made with Honey.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
177 - Peggy DeSanto
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This week John and Nathalie sat down with Peggy DeSanto, co-founder of Bee the Change and The Hive Hugger. The group discusses how Peggy got started in Beekeeping, what inspired her to create the Hive Hugger, and how important it is to make sure your hives are properly insulated. Plus, how does Peggy feel about the current state of beekeeping? Tune in now to learn more…
Monday Jul 08, 2024
176 - Gemma Astley
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
This week John and Nathalie sit down with Gemma Astley from Homestead Hens and Honey to catch up on all things Homesteading, Chicken Keeping, and Bees! The group covers a wide range of topics including if Gemma has changed her opinions on Hive Styles, a discussion on queen mysteries, and how Gemma feels about the current state of beekeeping. Tune in now to learn more…
Monday Jul 01, 2024
175 - Tucka Saville
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
This week John and Nathalie sit down with the one and only Tucka Saville to learn what it was like keeping bees between New York and Florida, as well as catching up on the latest changes in the world of Tucka Bee as she dips her toes into the commercial world of contracted beekeeping in Florida.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
174 - Tracy Pielemeir & The Hive Butler
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
This week John sits down with Tracy Pielemeir to discuss how she got into beekeeping, started the North Central Beekeepers Club, came up with the concept for The Hive Butler, and to find out what she thinks about the current state of beekeeping. Tune in now to learn more…