Best HoneyBee Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 35 - Dry Fall, Another Strange Cutout, Luke returns from Spain, Varroa makes it to Spain, HMF correction, Honeybee Hotline Questions, What to do with honey frames 1:00:10

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Around the Yard: Dry Midwest Fall: Fall is mostly here, but is sure is dry. Details on Another Cutout: Luke and Steve have another fall cutout. Luke Returns From Spain: Luke goes to Spain... and finds few pollinators? Steve and Luke Review Spainish Honey: We review some honey from Spain I brought back. In the News Varroa Mites make it to S. Austral…

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Episode 34 - Cooler Weather Preparation, Honey Harvest for Summer, Open Feeding, Working with the USDA, Another Strange Cutout... and Important Bee News! 50:25

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Around the Yard: Cooler Weather: Fall has started peeking around the corner. What do we do? Honey Harvest for Summer: Luke and Steve take the last of our summer honey. Open Feeding: Is it the time for open feeding yet? Illinois USDA: Luke and Steve are working with the USDA... providing small hive beetles. In the News Newly Engineered Yeast Makes B…

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Episode 33 - Pulling Honey, Fall Prep, News from Luke, and Lots of Honeybee Hotline 1:22:31

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Around the Yard: Pulling Honey: Luke and Steve talk about the struggles of staying cool in the bee yard. Fall Prep: Is it already time to feed our bees for winter? What treatments do we use? In the News Big News From Luke Honeybee Hotline: How Long Does a Field Bee Spend Away: We talk mabout when to treat, what we are treating with, and how useful …

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Episode 32 - Staying Cool in the Bee Yard, Time to Feed?, Hive Treatment, Queen Introduction, Problems Running a Beekeeping Management Business 53:04

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Around the Yard: Staying Cool: Luke and Steve talk about the struggles of staying cool in the bee yard. Time to Feed?: Is it already time to feed our bees for winter? Honeybee Hotline: Hive Treatments: We talk mabout when to treat, what we are treating with, and how useful are the new OA boards? Queen Introduction: Our tips and tricks on introducin…

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Episode 31 - Raising Virgin Queens, Luke Goes to the Purdue Queen Rearing Course, How We Go Through Hives, Hive Cutouts, Extracting 55:32

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Around the Yard: Virgin Queen Raising: Luke and Steve talk about raising some virgin VSH Queens. Purdue Queen Rearing: Luke takes the Purdue queen rearing course. Going Through Hives: Luke and Steve talk about how we go through hives. In the News: Hive Cutout: Luke and Steve talk about their first cutout 11 years ago! Droning On: Extracting Honey: …

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Episode 30 - Honey Extracted, Grafting, Virgin Queens, Adding Supers, Inspector Visits, Honeybee Hotline, Field Day, and Around the Yard 1:22:18

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Around the Yard: Harvesting Honey:Luke and Steve have harvested honey. Grafting: Luke continues to graft! Queens Obtained: Queens purchased from Kobe Apiary for the Dalan Animal Vaccine Adding Supers: Continues to add supers to hives. Inspector Visits: Our local inspector came to visit Luke! In the News: Field Day: What is a club field day and shou…

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Episode 29 - New Employees, New Products, USDA Bee Die Off Study and Lots of Honeybee Hotline 1:25:07

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Around the Yard: Expanding Products: Riverview Road Apiary adds some employees and new products! Pollen Tasting: Luke and Steve try some locally collected pollen and let you know how it is. How to Harvest and Prepare Pollen: Luke and Steve talk about pollen collection and preparation. Nectar Flow: Nectar is coming in so fast it's difficult to keep …

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Episode 28 - Hold On Because Here We Go! Spring flow is on and the bees are off! 49:26

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Welcome to Episode 28 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Purchasing Hives: Steve buys some hives from a local beekeeper who is chasing her dreams! Queen Hatching Experience: Steve finds a unique experience working the club beehives, and some lessons learned. O…

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Episode 27 - Swarms, Splits, Market Sales and more! 58:16

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Welcome to Episode 27 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Swarms: Luke and Steve continue to pick up swarms! Splits: It's that time of year to make your splits. Luke and Steve discuss how we do that. Moving Bees to Clover Farm: Luke and Steve discuss moving som…

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Episode 26 - Nucs Pickup and Delivery, Queen Orders, Cutouts, Splits, and OA Strips and more! 1:00:34

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Welcome to Episode 26 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Nuc Pickup and Dispersion Adventure: Luke and Steve pick up some nucs! House Cutout: What happens to bees where they are not supposed to be? In the News: Honeybee Losses: Honeybee losses hit the mainstre…

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Episode 25 - Spring is Here... sort of, Feeding Still?, Process of Getting Nucs, Better Mite Treatment Schedule, Honeybee Hotline, Droning On 50:55

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Welcome to Episode 25 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Spring Weather: Cold weather keeping you out of your hives? Feed or Not: Should we be feeding still? Speaking to Groups: How and when do we talk about bees? First Dandelions! Getting Nucs: What is the pr…

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24 - Spring is Around the Corner, Spring Treatment Theory, Feed or Not to Feed, Queen Grafting Class, Wax Prices 50:15

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Welcome to Episode 24 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Spring Treatment: OA treatment in our hives. Canadian Beekeeper Blog Breakdown: Mite count theory that holds some water. To Feed or Not to Feed: What we are we feeding and how? Bees are Working: Are the …

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Episode 23 - Spring Feeding, Our Winter Losses, Poor Queens, US Honeybee Survey, Honey Tasting and More 51:10

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Welcome to Episode 23 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Spring Feeding: In order to build up our hives for spring, we are feeding our bees. Winter Losses: How did we do with our hives? Steve and Luke report. In the News: Why Are Poor Queens Poor (ABJ Article)…

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Episode 22 - Break in the Winter, Luke's Yucatan Peninsula Bee Visit, Interview with Dalan Animal Health about their AFB Vaccine and more! 1:30:16

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Welcome to Episode 22 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Break in the Winter: A break gives us a peek at some of Steve's hives. Yucatan Honeybee Update: Luke went to visit some Mayans in the Yucatan Peninsula and got to work some Africanized bees, and also vis…

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6. Advocating for Honey with Eugene Makovec 1:14:45

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In this episode, we welcome Eugene Makovec, the editor of the American Bee Journal and a passionate advocate for the beekeeping community. Eugene's remarkable 30-year journey from a Wisconsin dairy farm to managing Sweet Harvest Honey in Missouri is a testament to his dedication and love for beekeeping. Throughout the episode, Eugene shares insight…

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5. Hygienic Bees with Phoebe Synder 54:33

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Join us for an engaging episode of Apiary Chronicles as we explore the fascinating world of beekeeping with our guest, Phoebe Snyder, a dedicated beekeeper from Greensboro, North Carolina. Discover Phoebe's intriguing journey into beekeeping, starting from her childhood on a farm in Western Maryland and her unique experience selling praying mantis …

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Welcome to 2025! Breakdown of the North America Honeybee Expo, Preview of 2025 Podcasts 58:25

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Welcome to Episode 21 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. North American Honeybee Expo: Widgets we purchased, reivew of Cory Stevens and if we are going to try instrumental insemination of queens, and Randy Oliver's review on varroa mites. Propola Hive Body: https://www.premier…

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4. From Bee Cutouts to Sustainable Practices with Randy McCaffrey 58:37

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Join us as we explore the world of beekeeping through the fascinating experiences of Randy McCaffrey, known as 628 Dirt Rooster on social media. Randy's journey into beekeeping began unexpectedly when his brother enlisted his help with a challenging bee cutout from an old furniture warehouse. This adrenaline-filled encounter sparked Randy's passion…

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3. From Backyard Hives to Swarmed with Mateo Kaiser 52:39

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Unlock the secrets of beekeeping with our guest, Mateo Kaiser, as we explore the art and science behind this rewarding hobby. Discover how Mateo transformed his backyard in Mountain View, California, into a thriving small-scale apiary during the pandemic, and learn why beekeeping is the perfect low-maintenance alternative to traditional pets. With …

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2. Exploring the World of Bees and Digital Creations with Fred Dunn 1:04:55

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Join us for a exploration into the multifaceted world of Fred Dunn, a dedicated beekeeper, photographer, and animal enthusiast. Fred shares his inspiring journey into beekeeping, driven by his fascination with animal behavior and the phenomenon of colony collapse disorder. Discover the intricacies of his apiary, "The Way to Bee," nestled in the sno…

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1. Thriving Colonies Through Natural Practices with Mr. Ed 53:32

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Join us for an engaging conversation on the Apiary Chronicles podcast, where I sit down with the Jeff Harchoff, also known as Mr Ed. We explore his fascinating journey in beekeeping, which began in 1978 when a friend's passion for bees sparked his interest. Mr Ed recounts his transition from the bustling city of New Orleans to the serene countrysid…

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Episode 20 - Christmas Holiday Shopping Special 56:35

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Welcome to Episode 20 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. This Episode we are going to talk to our shopping special and ideas we have for beekeepers this holiday season! Please note there are Amazon Affiliate Links here that give us 3% of the overall purchase price if you do cl…

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Episode 19 - Winter Sets In, Drones 101, and Holiday Markets 47:37

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Welcome to Episode 19 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Final OA Treatment: One last OA treatment for the year! Winter Prep: Buttoning up for winter In the News: Beekeeping 101: Drones and how they help the hive! Upcoming Beekeeping Courses: Find your local c…

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Apiary Chronicles Introduction 6:04

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Standing on the seat of my dad’s old pickup, peering through the rear window, I watched as his hands carefully tended to his beehives. It was in those early, honey-filled days that my love for bees took root—a passion that has now blossomed into the Apiary Chronicles podcast. In our debut episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the heartwarming …

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Episode 18 Episode 18 - Winter Tasks, Queen Bee 101, and Nucs vs Packages, and News on Our New Offering 1:11:09

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Welcome to Episode 18 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Final OA Treatment: One last OA treatment for the year! Suit Cleaning: Have an older suit? How do you clean it? In the News: Beekeeping 101: Queen and how she works and what she does! Nucs vs Packages: W…

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Episode 17 - Honeybee Vaccines, Bee Biology, and Worker Bee 101 1:20:26

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Welcome to Episode 17 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Reading for Winter: Feeding hives, making fondant and candy boards for winter, How to Make Candy Board Video: https://youtu.be/3UI0BGBJs8M?si=eMji3lGv4ezXNaXy In the News: Beekeeping 101: Workers and wha…

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Episode 16 - October Deep Dive into Cutouts in Central Illinois 1:11:33

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Welcome to Episode 16 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Dry October: A dry hot October, still In the News: DMZ Honey: NY Times article on a beekeeper in Korea Droning On: Deep Dive Into Midwest Cutouts: Luke and Steve talk about what tools, time, and knowledg…

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Episode 15 - Dry October, Fall Honey Stocks, Upcoming Cutouts, Bald Faced Hornets and a Legislative Update 30:39

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Welcome to Episode 15 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Dry October: A dry hot October. What do we do, anything we should not be doing? Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do right now? Up…

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Episode 14 - Rainless in September, Fall Honey Stocks, To Insulate or Not, Starter Hive Setup, New Treatments and more! 56:21

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Welcome to Episode 14 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: More Unusual Weather: A dry hot September. What do we do, anything we should not be doing? Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do ri…

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Episode 13 - Winter Feeding, Winterizing, Hive Beetles, Fall Honey, Queen Transfer, Bald Faced Hornets, Crystalized Honey, Wax Processing, and Propolis 51:37

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Welcome to Episode 13 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Winter Feeding: Are we still feeding? Should you be? Winterizing: What do we do and why do we do it? What does the fat body actually do? How do we set up our hives? Hive Beetles... in Illinios?: Luke is …

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Episode 12 - Winter Feeding, Alaska Bees, Talking to Non-Beeks, Hot Honey, Fall Festivals 49:05

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Winter Feeding: When should feeding for your bees start? How much should the hive weigh? Alaska Beekeeping: What was Luke's trip like? How do the bees work during the summer? Do they survive winter? In t…

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Episode 11 - Fancy Queens, Honey Tastings, Hiveorama updates, Bananas and more! 1:00:15

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Fancy Quees: Luke picked up some fancy queens from a local breeder. Come listen to what we have. Honey Tasting: A honey tasting was held in attemps to make apitourism more common. Listen to what we tried…

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Episode 10 - End of July Bee Farm updates, hive-o-rama, and struggles with small hive beetle 39:21

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Harvesting Honey: We’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting honey in Central Illinois, including timing and techniques to ensure a successful yield, and how much we've gotten so far. Beekeeping Tou…

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Episode 9 - Honey Harvest, Flow Hives, Grafting Queens, Beekeeping Tours and More 56:59

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Welcome to Episode 9 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Harvesting Honey: We’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting honey in Central Illinois, including timing and techniques to ensure a successful yield, and how much we've gotten so far. Flow Hives: An …

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Episode 8 - Moving Hives, Flow Hives, EFB, Queen Grafting and More 54:44

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Join us in this episode of beekeeping buddies where we talk about the challenges of moving hives, our flow hive experience, what we do when we find EFB, Queen Grafting, upcoming events and more with Steve and Luke as we talk about beekeeping in the midwest! Mann Lake QC100 - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearin…

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Episode 7 - Visiting Beekeeping Buddy Valerie Ross! Looking back at what it is like to be a beginner beekeeper. 1:02:53

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Join us, Steve and Luke, your friendly neighborhood beekeeping enthusiasts, as we embark on an exciting journey into the world of honeybees, hives, and all things buzzing! We have our first beekeeping buddy Valerie Ross on our episode! We talk about what it is like to be a beginner beekeeper! With over a decade of combined experience in beekeeping,…

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Episode 6 - Queen Rearing, Nectar Flow, Hive Swarming, Honey Collection, Apitourism 46:46

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In Episode 6 of Beekeeping Buddies, hosts Steven Schmidt and Luke Harvey take listeners on a comprehensive journey through several key aspects of beekeeping. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Queen Rearing, where Steven and Luke share their expertise on raising healthy queens and the critical role these queens play in hive health…

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Episode 5 - Package Installation, Swarm Season, Japan Beekeeping Trip, and Cutouts 1:15:56

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Come join Steve and Luke and hear us talk about complications with our package installations, Luke's beekeeping trip to Japan, a busy swarm season (including a birthday swarm), and a recent cutout we completed. Steve's Favorite Nuc Box - https://blueskybeesupply.com/polystyrene-medium-6-frame-nuc-kit-unassembled/ Luke's Favorite Nuc Box - https://w…

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Episode 4 - Making New Beekeepers, EPA Legislation, Splitting Medium Frames 47:09

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Welcome to a bonus episode. While Luke is overseas looking at Apis Cerana, we needed to discuss some important legislation and some great articles by commercial beekeeper Charles Linder. Listen to is discuss beekeeping lobbiests, the why we need to be comcerned about the FDA becoming involved in our miticide treatment process. We also discuss split…

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Episode 3 - Losses, Traps, Queens, Bee Expos, Review Corner, and Swarm Traps 35:58

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Join us in Episode 3 where we talk about some early spring losses, when we should be putting out hive traps, VSH Queens and their prices, Bee Expo and available videos as well as the upcoming Hiveorama, introduce our new product review corner, and answer some questions from the honeybee hotline. Thank you again for joining us and we look forward to…

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Episode 1 - Strange Spring Temperatures, Virtual Beekeeping Conference, and New Equipment 32:17

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What's going on with our late winter temperatures? We talk about our very pleasant and strange very early spring temperatures, a virtual beekeeping conference, how do we get to varroa sensitive hives, our thoughts on making a queen builder, UBeeO test kits, the Apimayne hive type, beekeeping in the news, and the honeybee hotline! Sustainable Beekee…

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Episode 0 - Introductions and Aspirations 36:45

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Join us, Steve and Luke, your friendly neighborhood beekeeping enthusiasts, as we embark on an exciting journey into the world of honeybees, hives, and all things buzzing! In this inaugural episode, we're thrilled to introduce ourselves and give you a peek into what "Beekeeping Buddies" is all about. With over a decade of combined experience in bee…

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Season 4: Episode 4 | Things we do in public we shouldn't do 1:24:05

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Hey everybody! This episode we go over things we do in public, that we probably shouldn't be doing! Then talk about jerking off for like 30 min lel. EnjoyBy HoneyBee Productions

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Season 4: Episode 3 | The variety of story tropes 2:11:10

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Heyy y'all! This episode we discuss the multiple tropes that exist in the many ways stories are told, and how we feel, or don't feel about them in particular! Enjoy!By HoneyBee Productions

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Season 4: Episode 2 | Guess who's back, back for now 2:02:44

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Hello everyone we have made our second triumphant return to the podcast and as the usual we just talk a variety of random stuff so tune in and enjoy the show!By HoneyBee Productions

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Season 4: Episode 1 | The return from Pangea! Movies, Games, Pandemic 1:32:58

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Hello everyone! We are back from Pandora! This episode we talk about movies, games, and things we did in the Panera bread. Sorry the quality is really jank but we'll fix it!By HoneyBee Productions