Episodes

Monday May 13, 2019
012 - Ken Finally Gets His Bees
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
The wait is finally over, Ken got his first bees! John and Ken spent the weekend scouting locations and setting up Ken’s first four beehives. Working with what was built and (mostly) ready to go, Ken is starting off with two standard 10 frame Langstroths Deeps, and two 19 inch style Topbar hive bodies. Join us as the guys decompress and breakdown the events of Bee Day One on Ken’s journey into beekeeping.

Monday May 06, 2019
011 - Feeding Your Bees - Spring Edition
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
Your new bees have just arrived and you want them to grow up big and strong. So, what do you feed them? How much and how often should you feed them? John and Ken talk spring/summer feeding tips, concepts, and advice on this episode of The Hive Jive.

Monday Apr 29, 2019
Bonus - Random Clips Pt1
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
This bonus episode contains random clips from previous releases of The Hive Jive that were originally edited out for time limits during their specific original episodes. Enjoy the randomness!

Monday Apr 22, 2019
Bonus - Listener Questions pt 2
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Join us for this special Bonus episode of The Hive Jive where the guys make a second attempt at answering YOUR listener questions! This discussion follows many topics such as how to cycle out old comb, feeding bees, varroa mites, and even whether boys can see better than girls. Wait, what...?

Monday Apr 15, 2019
010 - Where My Bs At
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
When getting started in beekeeping, waiting on your first colony to arrive can feel like an eternity. John and Ken talk through the process so that you know what is going on with packages, nucs, and queen bees during this crucial period before your first bees are ready for pickup.

Monday Apr 08, 2019
Bonus - Bee Laws
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
In this Bonus episode of The Hive Jive, John and Ken discuss the importance of being aware of current legislation, doing your own research, and forming your own opinions about current affairs without blindly following what you see on social media.

Monday Apr 01, 2019
009 - Dont BEE a Fool
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Its April Fools Day and apparently all bets are off when the guys chase Easter bunnies around while trying to address random bee misconceptions on this episode of The Hive Jive! Good luck keeping this one on the right path.

Monday Mar 18, 2019
008 - Interview with Les Crowder
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
On this episode of The Hive Jive, John and Ken interview world renowned natural beekeeper, and author of Top-bar Beekeeping, Les Crowder. Les' approach to beekeeping is, at times, a spiritural experience. Don't miss this special extended episode!

Monday Mar 11, 2019

Monday Mar 04, 2019
007 - First Signs of Spring
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
On this episode of The Hive Jive, the guys will take a moment to stop and smell the flowers... so to speak. They will discuss which flowers to watch for as spring begins, and what benefits those flowers provide to your bees.