The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

Latest Episodes:

174 - Tracy Pielemeir & The Hive Butler Jun 24, 2024

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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…

173 - A Few Additional Thoughts Jun 10, 2024

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John and Nathalie discuss a few takeaways from their recent interview with Angela Tollerson, plus the pair go a bit more in-depth with a few of the concepts that were mentioned. Tune in now to learn more…

172 - Interview with Angela Tollerson May 20, 2024

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John and Nathalie sit down with Angela Tollerson, a fellow Master Beekeeper, to have an engaging conversation about how she sees the world of beekeeping today. Hear her perspective on some common issues, what challenges she faces in her own beekeeping, and what is she doing to help overcome them. Tune in now to learn more…

171 - Hive Jive Revived May 13, 2024

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For the first interview episode of the season, we sit down with none other than Ken Milam to discuss his views on the current state of beekeeping. Tune in now to learn more...

170 - Past Obligations and Future Expectations May 09, 2024

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It's time to address that big fuzzy striped elephant in the room that is Season 4. John sits down with us for a personal one-on-one and explains what has kept the show on hiatus for so long, and what it means for the future of The Hive Jive. Tune in now to learn more...

BC - Queen Genetics vs Health Apr 25, 2024

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This week Nathalie and John discuss topics from a recent Bee Informed Partnership panel discussion on queen genetics and queen health/viability. Tune in now to hear their thoughts on a few key topics regarding Queens and how it relates to recent topics...

BIP Queen Panel Video Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ndh02r9Ac

BC - Trial and Error Apr 18, 2024

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In today's Beekeeper Chat, we get an update from Nathalie about her recent swarm captures, some things they both would like to try now that swarm session is under way, and John give a few updates about his new bees and also lets us in on his recent hive building misadventures. Tune now to learn more...

BC - City Biome Apr 11, 2024

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Today John and Nathalie discuss how recent studies have revealed that a beehive can help identify the nuances of a cities unique biome by collecting and storing the microscopic bacteria, yeast, spores, and other fungal matter that reside in that specific city. Tune in now to learn more...

Article Link:

https://theweek.com/environmental-news/1022253/honeybees-help-gather-data-about-a-citys-health

BC - Unexpected Arrivals Apr 10, 2024

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Breaking News! John's bees arrive TOMORROW morning and he hasn't even started building his hives yet!! How exactly does one forget something so important and exciting as the arrival of new bees? Well, John and Nathalie discuss this out of sight, out of mind scenario in today's beekeeper chat. Tune in now to hear all about it...

BC - RF & EMR Revisited Mar 28, 2024

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Today Nathalie and John revisit a topic that was originally discussed back in 2021 on the possible effects of EMF on bees. With new research being presented, and new definitions of RF-EMR (Radio Frequency Electro Magnetic Radiation), the pair have decided that it is time to take another look at the possible effects that our electronics are having on our bees. Tune in now to learn more...