The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

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Bonus - Single Box Method Jun 13, 2022

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(Original Air Date: Aug 20th, 2020)

A little while back, a listener commented on a social media post and asked if we were ever going to discuss the single box method. To which, John has responded by staring at the screen and scratching his head in confusion... for weeks on end. "What exactly do you mean?" he wonders to himself. Is this a reference to a literal single box of bees, no expansions, nothing else? Or is this just a way to refer to raising bees in a single brood box with a queen excluder on top? Today, the guys ponder this statement, much to no avail. LOL

Bonus - Ancient Apiaries, Methane Gas, and Brazillianized Bees Jun 03, 2022

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(Original Air Date: Aug 13, 2020)

In this episode, John and Ken learn about one of the oldest intact Apiaries to ever be discovered on an archaeological dig in Israel. They guys also discuss the bizarre possibility of bees making a hive out of an active underground septic system, and talk about some culturally sensitive and possibly inappropriate naming conventions.

Bonus - What Flow Hive? Jun 02, 2022

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(Original Air Date: Aug 6, 2020)

In this bonus episode, John learns a startling revelation about the infamous (and still not assembled) Flow Hive. The guys also discuss the appearance of late season swarms, and whether they are worth the effort or not.

Bonus - Slow and Steady Wins the Race Jun 01, 2022

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(Original Air Date: July 30, 2020)

In what is a rather quick episode, we talk about going slow and steady. Ha! Ken discusses his most recent bee removal from a water meter box, how Max’s beekeeping diligence differs from his own, as well as a new swarm caught out at his brother's property. John tries to remind Ken that there is truth to Max’s methods and that going slow and steady in all aspects of beekeeping is how you win the race.

Bonus - More with Steve Jimenez & Hives for Heroes May 31, 2022

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(Original Air Date: July 9, 2020)

In this bonus episode, John continues his talk with Steve Jimenez from Hives for Heroes. This conversation picks up directly from where the main podcast episode left off. Despite the main episode being completed, the mics kept recording and the camera kept rolling as the discussion carried on.

Bonus - The Power of Poo May 30, 2022

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(Original Air Date: July 2, 2020)

From horse and cow manure to misrepresented TP and even a few crappy people, this episode sure does have a lot of toilet talk. There’s also a few bad words too… Well poo!

Bonus - Swarmageddon May 29, 2022

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(Original Air Date: June 25, 2020)

The colonies have divided and sent out multiple potential new colonies as Swarmageddon sets in out at Ken's place. Could this be a repeat of last year’s crazy swarms that Ken and John experienced at the lake? Only time will tell, but it sure had Ken all riled up as they start to run out of swarm traps.

Bonus - Testy Bees, Shady Neighbors, and Queen Cells May 28, 2022

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(Original Air Date: June 18, 2020)

John recounts a recent bee removal with some really testy bees and their shady neighbors. Plus, we take another shot at identifying the difference between Swarm Cells vs Supersedure Cells vs Emergency Cells.

Bonus - You’re Running Out of Time Dude! May 27, 2022

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(Original Air Date: June 11, 2020)

It is now June and for many regions the nectar flow is now at its peak, but it won’t last forever. In fact, for some of us, we are running out of time to maximize this year’s honey crop! Is Ken going to be ready? Will he get any honey? Does he know how to count his boxes? Tune in to find out these burning questions and more…

150 - NBC pt 12 - Brood Dynamics with Fonta Molyneaux May 02, 2022

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For the 12th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Fonta Molyneaux from Wild Everlasting Farm to discuss Brood Dynamics and how to optimize your natural beekeeping for your own specific region. This is a great conversation to help lead you down the path to becoming a more intuitive and instinctual beekeeper. Tune in now to learn more…