Podcasts by The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

BC - Rekindling the Spark from 2023-12-07T06:30

Today Nathalie and John discuss some of the ways you can rekindle the spark you originally felt that can help you reconnect and remind you why you love be...

BC - Cautionary Tales from 2023-11-30T06:30

John and Nathalie take a stroll down memory lane and share a few stories from their past experiences that are both humorous, as well as great examples of ...

BC - Thymol Entrances Revisited from 2023-11-23T06:30

For today's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John go back and revisit a topic that John and Ken originally covered on a bonus episode back in September of 202...

BC - What’s Really Changed? from 2023-11-16T06:30

The first cold snap of winter for 2022 has finally arrived and it has John questioning what has really changed with beekeeping over the last century.  Joi...

BC - Improvising from 2023-11-09T06:30

For this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss different ways that they have improvised various aspects of their beekeeping practices.  This ty...

BC - Swarming with Revelations from 2023-11-02T06:30

In today's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John discuss some new and exciting research revolving around honey bee swarms.  Plus, a few other odd occurrences in beekeeping news ...

BC - Always Learning from 2023-10-26T06:30

We should always strive to keep learning, putting ourselves out there, and gaining new experiences.  So, for this week's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie details some details about her recent trip to Mi...

BC - Procrastination from 2023-10-25T18:30

We all have those moments, some more than others, when we have the best of intentions to get something accomplished... but it can wait until tomorrow.  Tomorrow becomes next week, or even next m...

BC - Unpredictable Nature from 2023-10-25T14:30

In this episode of our Beekeeper Chat series, Nathalie and John discuss how unpredictable nature can be, from weather and climate change, to natural disasters, this all has an effect on your bee...

BC - Imported vs Native Bees from 2023-10-25T10:30

Do imported Honey Bees actually outcompete our Native Bees?  This week Nathalie and John approach this evolving question first from a rational standpoint, and then start digging in deeper with a...

BC - Beeing Random from 2023-10-25T06:30

Clearly there was no clear path for this week's Beekeeper Chat as the pair jump from topic to topic with their only goal being to try and stay focused on Bees!  John gives an update on his two h...

BC - Mentorship and Apprenticeship from 2023-10-24T18:30

Today Nathalie and John discuss the pros and cons of both being a mentor, and being an apprentice.  As with anything, you get out of it what you put into it, and it all starts with choosing wise...

BC - Queen Longevity from 2023-10-24T14:30

For today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss new research into h. saltator ant queens which is helping to reveal how queens in a superorganism are able to sustain such long lifespans.  ...

BC - A What If Scenario from 2023-10-24T10:30

In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss the pros and cons of attempting to give a hive more ventilation during a heatwave, and John gives us an update on the Bear situation.  Plus, ...

BC - 12 Day Recap from 2023-10-24T06:30

John gives us a recap on what has transpired over the last 12 days.  He and Nathalie discuss what beekeeping would be like without your sense of smell.  Also, the Black Bear!

(Original Ai...

BC - Perpetual Challenges from 2023-10-23T18:30

We all have our challenges as we first start our beekeeping journey, but it might surprise you to know that even long seasoned and experienced beekeepers still have challenges that we face on a ...

BC - Tangential from 2023-10-23T14:30

Can you use a Tangential Extractor to get honey from a Topbar Comb without destroying the comb?  This week, Nathalie and John discuss the tricks and patience that would be needed to pull off suc...

BC - Pollen Sub Debate from 2023-10-23T10:30

For this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss a research paper written by Emily Nordic and James Ellis on the efficacy of pollen substitutes in honey bee colonies.  You can read the ...

BC - Robot Overlords from 2023-10-23T06:30

For this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John talk about the far futuristic technology that has been conceptualized over the last few years.  From Robotic Bees to Robotic Bee Vehicles, and e...

BC - Conundrum Down Under from 2023-09-07T06:30

In today's Beekeeper Chat, John and Nathalie continue their discussion about the unfolding situation in Australia with the introduction of the Varroa Mite.  This time the pair take a look at a r...

BC - NSW Australia Invaded from 2023-08-31T06:30

In June of 2022 the unthinkable happened... Varroa Mites were detected in New South Whales, Australia.  Nathalie and John talk about what this could mean for our friends down-under, and the impa...

BC - S(tick)y Situations from 2023-08-24T06:30

For today's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John tackle a beekeeper question based off of the recent "Ticking Timebomb" episode.  John also gives an update on his new hives and the pair cover a few...

BC - Conversion Therapy from 2023-08-17T06:30

Today Nathalie and John go a bit further into the methods they are currently using to naturally convert a colony living in a Langstroth Hive over into a TopBar hive.  John has put one of Nathali...

BC - Something Fishy from 2023-08-10T06:30

In this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John feel like there might be something fishy in the air.  John gives an update on his Apiary and re-introduction to bees, and the pair discuss how cr...

BC - Queen Dearth from 2023-08-03T06:30

In this week's beekeeper chat, John gives Nathalie some scenarios that can be encountered during a hot summer dearth so that she can detail how she would personally approach each scenario.  Topi...

BC - Sym BEE Osis from 2023-07-20T06:30

Today, Nathalie and John discuss a recent docu-video that talks about whether bees truly are herbivores, or if there is more going on behind the scenes… Welcome to the microscopic world of micro...

BC - The Sting of Beekeeping from 2023-07-13T06:30

In this week’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the sting of beekeeping. Literally, the sting, and its effects. Do you have an allergy to bee stings? Are you sure? Do you know the true d...

BC - The Beeless Beekeeper from 2023-07-06T06:30

In this week's edition of the Beekeeper Chat, John and Nathalie discuss the challenges and heartache that can be experienced on both sides of being the buyer waiting to get your bees, and the se...

BC - Intuitive Beekeeping from 2023-06-29T06:30

In a follow-up to the Natural Beekeeping Corner episode - pt 12 - Brood Dynamics with Fonta Molyneaux, John and Nathalie discuss the concepts of what it is to be an Intuitive Beekeeper.  How do ...

BC - 3D Printed Hives? from 2023-06-22T15:26:37

In today’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss the concepts of 3D Printed Hives. What styles are out there? What possible side-effects could the materials hold for the bees? Are they truly...

BC - Ticking Timebomb from 2023-06-15T06:30

Don’t let all the fluff and random banter between these two beekeepers lull you into a false sense of security, as the main subject matter of this episode could be triggering for anyone who has ...

BC - Varietal Ponderings from 2023-06-08T06:30

In today's beekeeper chat, John has a variety of things on his mind.  Well, Varietal Honey things to be specific.  Nathalie and John talk through the concept of varietal honey and the processes ...

BC - Multi Directional from 2023-06-01T06:30

In this latest beekeeper chat, John talks about surviving April Fools day and gives an update on Ken.  Nathalie and John then discuss the way comb is naturally built by bees and the different di...

BC - Chemical Conspiracy from 2023-05-25T09:34:09

In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John discuss some of the disturbing setbacks that have occurred with the banning of harmful pesticides.  Though it is jokingly called a consp...

BC - Selecting for the Wrong Things from 2023-05-18T06:30

John starts off today's beekeeper chat with a rant about certain people being selected to represent beekeepers on a world stage.  Oddly enough, this does somehow transition over into discussions...

BC - Off with her Head from 2023-05-11T06:30

Is killing your queen and replacing her really the answer to all beekeeping issues?  Hopefully you know the answer to that is a resounding NO.  But, just in case you are curious when might be a ...

BC - Bias in Beekeeping from 2023-05-04T06:30

In this beekeepers chat, Nathalie and John expand on the concepts of Bias in Beekeeping that were touched on in the main segment episode titled “NBC pt 10 – James Lee.” What other ways does bias...

BC - Bottled Beekeeping from 2023-04-20T06:30

For this beekeeper chat, Natalie and John tackle the concept of keeping bees in plastic bottles as shown on a popular YouTube video.  Did their heads spin in circles and explode as they watched ...

BC - Nutraceutical Values of Honey from 2023-04-13T06:30

For today's beekeeper chat, John attempts to read (and fails several times) a research article on the nutraceutical values of honey that Nathalie brought to his attention.  The pair discuss poin...

BC - Selective Egg Size by Queen from 2023-04-06T06:30

In this week’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie discuss a 2019 research article that indicates queen bees not only have control over fertilization of eggs, but also can influence the egg size a...

BC - Space and Storage Management from 2023-03-30T06:30

In today’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie talk about the aspects of storage and space management and how it relates to both the type of hives you keep, as well as your own management practice...

BC - Honey Bee and Colony Immunity from 2023-03-23T06:30

In this latest edition of the Beekeeper Chats, John and Nathalie discuss the difference between individual bee immunity vs colony immunity and how these two aspects work together to help ensure ...

BC - Bee Centric Beekeeping from 2023-03-16T06:30

What would beekeeping look like if it were done more from the perspective of the bee's natural preferences?  That is the concept of bee-centric beekeeping, where as many aspects as possible are ...

BC - Treatment Free vs Vaccines and Immune Boosters from 2023-03-09T06:30

Based on a comment from a listener, today’s episode focuses on the ideals of treatment free beekeeping and whether or not those ideals can cross lines over into areas such as Anti-Vaccine. Thoug...

BC - Ethics in Honey from 2023-03-02T06:30

In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John tackle the subject of Honey Adulteration and the ethics that should be used when handling, marketing, and selling your own honey.  

BC - Moving and Relocating Hives from 2023-02-23T06:30

For this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John talk about the concept of moving/relocation an established hive to a new location.  Whether it is just a few feet, across your yard, down the ro...

BC - Continuing Education from 2023-02-16T06:30

In this beekeeper chat session, Nathalie and John discuss how important it is to always be striving to learn new aspects of your favorite hobby - beekeeping!  This includes ways to help you disc...

BC - Possible Effects of EMF from 2023-02-09T06:30

In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the different wavelengths of a theoretical topic... the effects of EMF on Honeybees.  Do different frequencies have a positive or negative eff...

168 - NBC pt 16 - A Langstroth Topbar Hybrid Hive from 2023-02-07T20:47:21

For the 16th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with John to talk about her latest Hybrid Hive style where she has combined a permanent Langstroth hive box onto a Topba...

BC - Fall Combinations from 2023-02-02T06:30

In this episode our beekeepers, John and Nathalie, discuss the value of late season swarms and the cost they could pose to a beekeeper.  However, could they also be put to other uses to help pre...

BC - Theology from 2023-01-26T06:30

Join Nathalie and John as they dissect a theological social media post that they both feel was a bit presumptuous and more than a little uninformed.  Whether you agree or not, this is a great th...

BC - The Business of Bees from 2023-01-19T06:30

Its time for another Beekeeper Chat... Nathalie and John as they talk about the various aspects of what a beekeeping business might entail.  How can you make money with bees?  What aspects speak...

BC - Pitfalls of Beekeeping from 2023-01-12T06:30

Join Nathalie and John and they discuss some common pitfalls that you will inevitably encounter while pursuing your beekeeping adventures.

(Original Air Date: Sept 8th, 2021)

BC - Beekeeper Chats with Nathalie B from 2023-01-05T06:30

(Original Air Date: Sept 21st, 2021)

Following the final episode of Season 3 of The Hive Jive, John and Nathalie sit down for an unscripted chat about their views on beekeeping and provid...

167 - NBC pt 15 - Bruce Rodriguez on Catching Swarms from 2023-01-02T06:30

For the 15th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Bruce Rodriguez from Swarmstead Bees and Gardening to discuss catching swarms to increase his hive numbers, his pro...

Bonus - Tangents with Tara Chapman from 2022-12-31T06:30

(Original Air Date: April 22nd 2021)

Continuing over from the main segment episode where Tara taught us about the uses of Propolis, this bonus episode contains all the random tangents tha...

Bonus - Topbar Woes from 2022-12-30T06:30

(Original Air Date: April 15th 201)

Today the guys talk about Ken’s Topbar that had a massive beard on the front. Could this be showing signs of swarming, or were they just trying to cool...

Bonus - Things to Consider from 2022-12-29T06:30

(Original Air Date: Jan 21st 201)

In this episode Ken and John discuss a few things to consider this mid-winter, as well as tackling a listener question about what to consider when lookin...

Bonus - Crappy Solutions from 2022-12-28T06:30

(Original Air Date: Dec 17th, 2020)

Can you guess the theme of this episode?  John and Ken discuss bees using feces as a deterrent against giant hornets, they also discuss a bad book revi...

Bonus - To Bee Proprietary or Not to Be? from 2022-12-27T06:30

(Original Air Date: Nov19th, 2020)

John discusses the pros, cons, and potential pitfalls of laying the groundwork for a future notification system to beekeepers in the state of TX for whe...

Bonus - More on Mites, Robbing, and Hats from 2022-12-26T11:49:53

(Original Air Date: Nov12th, 2020)

The guys discuss more about bees being prone to robbing this time of year, as well as clearing up some confusion about which comb/bees should be used wh...

Bonus - Almost Award Winning from 2022-12-25T06:30

(Original Air Date: Nov 5th, 2020)

In this episode John details how he "Almost" won the 2020 Honey Show with the exception of one small oversite.  Minor details are key, as are major ones...

Bonus - A Buzzy Christmas Eve from 2022-12-24T06:30

(Original Air Date: Dec 24th, 2020)

Ken and John are joined by a surprise guest, Max Milam, Ken's Son!  (It was a surprise for Max as he had no idea he was about to be dragged into the sh...

Bonus - Adulteration from 2022-12-23T06:30

(Original Air Date: Oct 22nd, 2020)

In this episode John discusses how prolific honey adulteration really is in today's marketplace and how it affects us all.  It can be difficult for bac...

Bonus - Total BS from 2022-12-22T06:30

(Original Air Date: Oct 8th, 2020 with Updated Content from Dec 22rd, 2022)

In the old school style of the season one bonus episodes, this segment covers a lot of ground...  The guys talk...

Bonus - Quality vs Quantity from 2022-12-21T06:30

(Original Air Date: Sept 24th, 2020)

After a hard spring and summer, Ken has finally come to the conclusion that next season it might be a better idea to focus on the quality of his remai...

Bonus - Going Bananas from 2022-12-20T06:30

(Original Air Date: Sept 10th, 2020)

The world has really gone bananas. Or at least some of the beekeepers sure have! Every so many years there are these miracle cures and wonder elixirs ...

166 - A Few Things from 2022-12-19T16:13:31

John has a few things he would like to share with you before we round out 2022.  Tune in now to hear his podcast recommendation, updates about The Hive Jive itself, and what to expect in the com...

165 - NBC pt 14 - Integrated Pest Management Breakdown pt 1 from 2022-09-07T07:00

For this month's Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie breaks down the first two stages of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for natural beekeeping and goes into detail about how each stage can be ...

164 - The Black Bear from 2022-08-22T16:39:26

Welcome to a grizzly tail from the forest... ok, so not really grizzly (though the bees would beg to differ), but it does involve a bear.  A Black Bear to be specific!  Tune in now and listen al...

163 -COVID Sensory Deprivation from 2022-08-19T15:30:02

Today John gives us an update on the current state of his health, and poses a question based on one of his current COVID related symptoms.  What would beekeeping be like without the sense of sme...

162 - NBC pt 13 - Dealing with Varroa in Australia from 2022-07-12T15:43:11

For the 13th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Les Crowder to discuss the current events that are unfolding in Australia with the introduction of Varroa Destr...

Bonus - Thymol Entrance Portals from 2022-06-20T06:30

(Original Air Date: Sept 3rd, 2020)

Some listeners recently shared an article about a 17-year-old young lady who has invented a new entrance portal that will help treat bees for mites as ...

Bonus - Where’s Your Beards? from 2022-06-16T06:30

(Original Air Date: Aug 27th, 2020)

Apparently, based solely on the sounds of their voices and their redneck speak, someone thought that John and Ken both had long thick beards. Think, Du...

Bonus - Single Box Method from 2022-06-13T06:30

(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 r...

Bonus - Ancient Apiaries, Methane Gas, and Brazillianized Bees from 2022-06-03T06:30

(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 disc...

Bonus - What Flow Hive? from 2022-06-02T06:30

(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 ...

Bonus - Slow and Steady Wins the Race from 2022-06-01T06:30

(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 ...

Bonus - More with Steve Jimenez&Hives for Heroes from 2022-05-31T06:30

(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 ...

Bonus - The Power of Poo from 2022-05-30T06:30

(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 wor...

Bonus - Swarmageddon from 2022-05-29T06:30

(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...

Bonus - Testy Bees, Shady Neighbors, and Queen Cells from 2022-05-28T06:30

(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 betw...

Bonus - You’re Running Out of Time Dude! from 2022-05-27T16:52:14

(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 t...

150 - NBC pt 12 - Brood Dynamics with Fonta Molyneaux from 2022-05-02T12:38:04

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 beekeepin...

149 - A Wax Challenge from 2022-04-18T06:30

Today John poses a challenge to any interested beekeeper out there who might be willing to do a little research.  We've always heard how much honey it takes for the bees to make wax.  But, we ne...

148 - NBC pt 11 - Backyard Queen Rearing from 2022-04-04T21:05:03

Nathalie B. takes us on a journey of sustainably raising your own queens right in your backyard.  She discusses the difference between commercial queens vs locally raised queens, as well as the ...

147 - El Dia De Los Tontos from 2022-04-01T14:24:11

Join us, as we look back from 2062 and thank you all for forty years of Hive Jive in our lives.

146 - Natural Beekeeping Corner pt 10 - James Lee from 2022-02-07T06:30

Nathalie B. sits down with James Lee, a natural beekeeper and licensed clinical social worker who founded the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan, to discuss the cognitive bias and dissonan...

145 - Let there be Banjos from 2022-01-24T21:25:52

Has John completely lost his mind?  Well, that remains to be seen.  Join us for a special stand-alone episode of The Hive Jive and learn all about the wild and crazy things that have taken place...

144 - In Remembrance of 2021 from 2022-01-24T21:24:10

Consider this a reminder that to love and to be loved is the most important thing there is in this world.  In his own words and from his personal trials, John takes us on a somber tribute to tho...

Bonus - Ice Chest Bees and Crazy Swarms from 2021-12-31T06:30

(Original Air Date: June 4th, 2020)

In their latest misadventures, Ken comes across an ice chest full of bees, and John is called to a swarm that has over 5 virgin queens in it!

Bonus - Random Clips pt 4 from 2021-12-30T06:30

(Original Air Date: May 28th, 2020)

Its time for another Random Clips episode. Just like the title implies, these clips are random and don't necessarily have anything to do with one anoth...

Bonus - Bad Habit Beekeeper or just Bad Bees? from 2021-12-29T06:30

(Original Air Date: May 21st, 2020)

In this bonus episode John continues his rant from the main segment about the irresponsible beekeeper and the chaos the "Bad Bees" caused; while Ken re...

Bonus - Beyond the Plastic Bear from 2021-12-28T06:30

(Original Air Date: May 14th, 2020)

Ken and John question the new temp soundboard operator, Shannon, about her thoughts on the show, as well as her experience with Honey.  The guys also d...

Bonus - As the Bee Turns from 2021-12-27T06:30

(Original Air Date: May 7th, 2020) The saga continues with Ken and Max and their re-queening attempts.  Plus, does the color of your bee really matter?

BONUS - A Dead Queen and New Chickens from 2021-12-13T06:30

(Original Air Date: May 1st, 2020)

The trial-and-error part of the learning curve continues as Ken and Max attempt their first round of re-queening on a hive that originally contained fer...

Bonus - The Biggest Queen You Have Ever Seen from 2021-12-09T06:29

(Original Air Date: April 23rd, 2020)

While we continue our Quarantines with horrible audio quality, Ken has been working on more trap-outs from old oak trees that are going to be knocked...

136 - NBC pt 9 - Natural Selection with Les Crowder from 2021-12-06T16:17:29

For our 9th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie is again joined by Les Crowder as the pair discuss ideas based on an article from 2020 titled “Natural Selection, Selective Bre...

Bonus - Misadventures in Beekeeping from 2021-11-29T06:30

(Original Air Date: April 9th, 2020)

Ken and Max had a heck of a week trying to work their bees.  So much so that Max has flipped from keeping the feral stock to wanting to requeen them a...

Bonus - Trapping it Out from 2021-11-25T06:30

The social distancing and lock-down of Austin continues, so the guys carry on with their telecommute remote broadcast… In this episode they discuss some of the various projects that Ken and Max ...

133 - Natural Beekeeping Corner pt8 - Intensity Thresholds from 2021-11-01T06:30

In this latest edition of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Les Crowder joins Nathalie for a chat about Hive Intensity Thresholds verses available forage in a region.  The pair also discuss some as...

Bonus - Smokin the Good Stuff from 2021-10-18T06:30

John and Ken talk about some of the current events and John gives a high level walkthrough of a bee removal from a shed floor, and if you toss in a little crazy talk about smoke you will have ro...

Bonus - Pure Mated Bloodline from 2021-10-14T06:30

In random string of thought fashion, this episode covers Ken's discover of Tom Seeley and his books; his incoming packages of bees; to treat or not to treat your hives; and even a little backgro...

Bonus - More with Mary Reed and Beedazzled Queens from 2021-10-11T22:39:09

We continue our conversation with Mary Reed, Chief Apiary Inspector for the state of Texas where we join the gang amid a fit of laughter. All bets are off pretty much right from the start as the...

Bonus - The 85 HP V4 Swarm Trap from 2021-10-07T06:30

What happens when you take the motor cowling from an 85 horsepower V4 Johnson outboard boat motor and turn it into a swarm trap? Well, we don’t actually know. However, Ken and his son Max are wi...

128 - Natural Beekeeping pt 7 - Social Immunity from 2021-10-04T06:30

Bees employ various strategies in order to fend off pest and diseases.  Join Nathalie as she discusses how bees do this naturally at both the colony and individual level and how this understandi...

Bonus - A Plus Bee Negative from 2021-09-30T06:30

Grab yourself a slice of strawberry cake and pull up a chair while Ken and John ramble on. Did you know that a bad combo of bee genetics can be the cause of a spotty brood pattern? Could Ken fin...

Bonus - From the Shores of Lake Buchanan from 2021-09-27T08:47:28

Join John and Ken in cabin 13 just off the shore of lake Buchanan as they discuss Ken's absence from the last main episode, his surgery, and him missing out on all the studio fun.  This includes...

Bonus - Get the Alfalfa Outta Here from 2021-09-23T06:30

Who knew that clover and alfalfa could cause such a fuss?  Well, John is happy to tell us all about it while he vents about a recent encounter he had on this bonus episode... (Original Air Date:...

Bonus - Moon Bees from 2021-09-20T06:30

(Original Air Date: Feb 6th, 2020)  This episode has it all… no till gardening, potato tipping which is not to be confused with cow tipping, planting by the phase of the moon, paper cows, and ev...

Bonus - Bees on Tinder from 2021-09-16T15:54

(Original Air Date: Jan 30th, 2020)  In a fully hyped-up caffeinated sugar high type of morning, the guys are in rare form. They run through a series of seemingly unrelated (though mostly bee re...

122 - Natural Beekeeping Corner pt6 - Thoughts on Unintended Consequences from 2021-09-13T06:30

In this 6th segment of our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie talks about some of the key factors that are often attributed to honey bee colony decline… namely Varroa Mites and Viruses.  Howeve...

Bonus - Alien Bees from 2021-09-09T06:30

(Original Air Date: Jan 22nd, 2020) The guys are suffering from delirium after the never-ending listener question episode, and todays topic seems to reflect just that.  Yep, Alien Bees!  Don’t w...

Bonus - Stop Buying Almond Milk from 2021-09-06T06:30

(Original Air Date Jan 15th, 2020)  Welcome to your first new Bonus episode for all you Hive Jive Junkies out there.  Ken and John figured they should just start off with a bang, and what better...

119 - End of an Era from 2021-08-30T06:30

It is time to say goodbye to yesterday… Season three of the podcast comes to a close and as the guys wrap up this little beginner beekeeping adventure that has spanned the last three years, they...

118 - Crystallized with Tara Chapman from 2021-08-23T06:30

Today John is joined once again by Miss Tara Chapman from Two Hives Honey.  Tara teaches us about honey crystallization, what it means, and the four main factors that contribute to this process....

117 - Harvest Woes from 2021-08-16T06:30

This year’s honey harvest has come and gone, and it is leaving a few tears in its wake.  John discusses how the main apiary did this year, or rather, how much it didn’t do at all.  The bizarre w...

116 - The Slithering from 2021-08-09T06:30

This episode coils up and strikes at the heart of a slippery subject… Snakes in the bee yard.  There are all kinds of different critters out there that we often don’t notice as we go about our b...

115 - Natural Beekeeping LIVE Q&A from 2021-08-02T06:30

Recently the gang got together to host a LIVE Natural Beekeeping question and answer session.  Nathalie and John answer questions ranging from keeping survivor stock, to doing brood breaks, and ...

114 - Sparse Decisions from 2021-07-26T06:30

In this episode the guys discuss some of the challenges this season has presented with some areas having a sparse nectar flow and the decisions that beekeepers might be faced with because of tho...

113 - Listener Questions pt 14 from 2021-07-19T06:30

In this round of listener questions we hear from Mike B., Jared M., Ben I., and Connor S.  Topics include how to not go broke doing removals, bees not drawing wax on foundation, using all deep b...

112 - Speculative Corrections from 2021-07-12T06:30

The guys have some corrections they need to make regarding speculations that were made in last week’s episodes.  It turns out not all of the pertinent information was provided regarding Ken’s re...

111 - Backfilling from 2021-07-05T15:32:43

In this very extended episode, the guys go back and cover a few items that they had meant to include in previous episodes but kept forgetting.  Ken is up to his old tricks of pulling things out ...

110 - Buying Used Equipment from 2021-06-28T06:30

Today the guys are prompted by Jacob to discuss some important questions you should ask if you are considering buying used equipment.  Ken has a question about swarm traps and direction the entr...

109 - Ken's Conundrums from 2021-06-21T09:57:27

John and Ken talk about potentially relocating some of Ken’s swarms out to his remote property and implementing some selective breeding and re-queening.  John tells the story of a recent hive re...

108 - The Sting of Being Negligent from 2021-06-14T06:30

A lot of drama has happened in the social media version of the beekeeping world while John was lost on a plane, so he gives us an update on the current backlash being experienced by a certain Ti...

107 - Natural Beekeeping pt 4 - The Peoples Hive from 2021-06-10T17:40:58

In this fourth installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner Nathalie takes us on a tour of “The Peoples Hives.”  What is this you ask?  Well, tune in now to find out what hive style this might b...

106 - Queen Conundrums from 2021-05-31T06:30

In this episode John elaborates on a recent listener question about queen math.  This leads into some discussion about queen rearing and a few tips and trip on using the Nicot queen rearing syst...

105 - The Perils of Shipping from 2021-05-24T06:30

The guys discuss a recent news article about “Millions of Bees” dying after “being left in a UPS truck for weeks.”  Like many beekeepers our there, John and Ken have both had their own run-ins w...

104 - World Bee Day Origins from 2021-05-17T06:30

World Bee Day is coming on May 20th.  Join the gang as they speak with Jonna Sanders to learn more about the history of World Bee Day and Slovenian beekeeping.  If you were not already aware, Wo...

103 - Extra Comb and Hoarding from 2021-05-10T06:30

In this episode, John discusses the concept of excess drawn wax comb creating a hoarding desire in the bees.  This is where generating extra drawn frames during your first two to three years of ...

102 - Natural Beekeeping Corner pt 3 from 2021-05-03T16:39:58

In our third installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie walks us through the differences between commercial beekeeping practices vs the urban backyard beekeeper.  She also covers the...

101 - Telling the Bees from 2021-05-03T06:30

In this special edition of The Hive Jive, John takes us through the history of “Telling the Bees.”  For centuries, cultures the world round have had their version of telling the bees about signi...

100 - Elusive Queens from 2021-04-26T06:30

Ever been in the situation where you desperately need to find a queen in order to do a split or because you are trying to re-queen a colony and you need her gone, but can’t find her no matter ho...

099 - Propolis with Tara Chapman from 2021-04-19T06:30

This week the guys are joined by Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey to discuss the uses of propolis.  Most beekeepers have a love-hate relationship with this dark sticky substance as it gets on eve...

098 - Nucs as Resource Hives from 2021-04-12T11:24:41

Sometimes you might find yourself in a situation where you might need to do a split, but you don’t really want to increase your total number of full-sized colonies.  Or, perhaps you often find y...

097 - Missing in Action from 2021-04-05T06:30

It is the first episode of April and Ken seems to be missing in action.  Could it be a delayed April Fool’s day joke?  John does a quick recap of the topics from the first part of this year, and...

096 - The Protein of it All from 2021-03-29T06:30

Spring is finally starting to show its beautiful face, despite the calendar stating it should have started a few weeks ago now.  The flowers are finally starting to bloom, albeit not in the quan...

095 - Long Distance Beekeeping from 2021-03-22T06:30

Ken is making plans to finally move some of his Langstroth colonies to his property located several counties away from his home apiary.  But, since beekeeping is typically a weekly event at this...

094 - Hives for Heroes 2021 from 2021-03-15T06:30

Today the guys are joined again by Steve Jimenez with Hives for Heroes to discuss all of the amazing progress the organization has made over the last year.  Hives for Heroes exists to help empow...

093 - The Game of Drones from 2021-03-08T06:30

This might surprise you, but the answer to all of your questions is Drones.  Yep!  You might not have even know that you were asking a question, but the answer is still Drones.  Drones are the k...

092 - Spring Mechinations from 2021-03-01T06:30

Spring is approaching for some sooner rather than others, and they guys are scheming and plotting what their first moves should be coming out of this winter.  However, what are some of the thing...

091 - After the Freeze from 2021-02-22T06:30

The guys poke their heads out for the first time after the historic winter blast that nearly crippled Texas.  Did all their colonies survive?  Only time will tell as the ice and snow begins to m...

090 - Polar Vortex from 2021-02-15T06:30

Though most of the northern U.S. has already been in the grips of winter for a while, a Polar Vortex has plunged everyone into a deep freeze unlike anything those of us in the far south have exp...

089 - Invasive from 2021-02-08T08:13:03

The guys are back for their first episode of 2021 and they might just have a few opinions to share.  They discuss the effects of different invasive species and a current push to release the Chin...

Just Random Chatter from 2021-02-03T19:07:36

There may have been a few moments when the mics were still live while the guys catch up with each other over recent events, upcoming projects, and a few strong opinions about some new TV shows. ...

088 - Happy Holidays 2020 from 2020-12-21T06:30

Ken and John sit down for their final main segment episode for 2020 as they ring in the Holiday Season.  We find out who the winners were for Ken's Fruitcakes, as well as discuss an email from d...

087 - Winter Drop Rate and Fruitcake Madness from 2020-12-14T06:30

What is an acceptable drop rate during the winter, and how can you tell if finding dead bees at the entrance is normal or a sign of problems inside the hive?  Also, its that time of year again a...

086 - Listener Questions pt 13 from 2020-12-07T06:30

Welcome to our first LIVE (at the time of recording at least) Listener Questions episode.  In this installment the guys are joined by Jake from NE, Rachel from Oz, Frank from the UK, and Jeffrey...

085 - Don't Panic, But You're Out of Time from 2020-11-30T06:30

Winter is finally making its first appearance in central Texas with our first freeze on the way.  But, does Ken have his colonies all prepped and ready for the end of the beekeeping season?  Do ...

084 - Return of the Robber Bees from 2020-11-16T06:30

During times of dearth (no food available in nature) honeybees can be highly prone to robbing.  Even the slightest drop of a sugary substance can set off quite the catastrophic chain of events i...

The Redneck Brother from Another Mother from 2020-11-09T06:30

It is time for another update from Ken’s self-proclaimed Redneck Brother from Another Mother Down Under… Brett!  Only this time, its LIVE!  Or, well at least it was live when it was being record...

082 - Buckwheat Aftershocks from 2020-11-02T06:30

They guys are back, but obviously still not fully recovered from their traumatic tasting of the Buckwheat Honey samples.  It very well may have short-circuited a few synapsis as well, seeing as ...

081 - Final Thoughts on Winter Prep from 2020-10-26T06:30

John and Ken recap a few final thoughts on winter prep and give some last-minute pointers for those of us that may have been procrastinating.  Winter… is coming early!

080 - Initial Reduction and Rendering of Wax from 2020-10-19T06:30

In this episode we will eventually learn what to do with our wax once we have harvested and uncapped our honeycomb... But first, Ken hijacks the show with some new honey to be tasted.  Tune in n...

079 - Listener Questions pt 12 from 2020-10-12T06:30

John and Ken are back in the rehearsal studio space this week to tackle some of the recent questions that listeners have sent in over the last few weeks.  But first, they start off with a gift o...

078 - Tasting with the Honey Sommelier from 2020-10-05T06:30

John and Ken sit down with the Honey Sommelier, C. Marina Marchese, from the American Honey Tasting Society. John has sent Marina a few samples of honey for the group to go through and taste in ...

077 - Reconsolidating and Combining Again from 2020-09-28T06:30

Spring has sprung down under, and Fall has come again to North America.  That means winter will not be too far behind and it will be hitting the northern states sooner rather than later.  Its ti...

076 - Bee Mindful with Nathalie from 2020-09-21T06:30

On this episode John is joined by Nathalie Biggie to discuss how the foundations of natural and treatment free beekeeping has formed the basis for all that they do at Bee Mindful.  From the mini...

075 - Fall Mite Checks and Podcast Updates from 2020-09-14T06:30

Ken and John have some big news to share regarding the major changes and transitions the show has recently undertaken.  They are joined by a couple of special, though silent, guests in the recor...

074 - Show Me The Honey from 2020-09-07T06:30

Today John sits down with author and reluctant beekeeper, Dave Doroghy.  Dave recently released a new book about his misadventures in beekeeping called “Show Me the Honey – The Adventures of an ...

073 - Homestead Hens and Honey from 2020-09-02T06:30

In this special bonus episode of The Hive Jive, John sits down with Gemma Astley from Homestead Hens and Honey.  The pair talk about how Gemma got started in podcasting, her love for animals big...

072 - Listener Questions pt 11 from 2020-08-31T06:30

In this latest listener questions episode, the guys tackle emails and online submissions from: Asha K, Charli B, Rachel S x2, James (Jimmy P), Jadyn S, Jamie S, Louise J, and Roger T.  Tune in n...

071 - Running Late on Fall Splits from 2020-08-24T06:30

Though Ken has mentioned it a few times, and a few listeners have also asked about it, the timing for Fall Splits completely slipped John's mind. Where we usually do really well about getting the ...

070 - B_A_V from 2020-08-17T06:30

The original point of this episode was to talk about some of the natural predators of the Honeybee during the peak of summer. However, first we must due some quick updates from around the world, a...

069 - The Return of the Summer Dearth from 2020-08-10T06:30

Oh my gawd its back again! (The summer dearth that is...) John reminds us that most things in beekeeping are cyclical and points to a couple of episodes from year one of the podcast that can help ...

068 - Lessons Learned from 2020-08-03T06:30

John checks in with Ken to see how things are going so far. Has Ken finally learned his lesson about not being a Front Porch Beekeeper? We’ve heard a lot about how many new colonies have been acq...

067 - The Bees Choice from 2020-07-27T15:00

In this episode the guys discuss a few listener stories regarding bee stings, as well as some YouTube videos about Honey Bees Choosing what they prefer. Tune in now to catch the buzz!

066 - One Last Hail Mary from 2020-07-20T11:01

In this episode John adds a couple of after-thoughts to the previous honey extracting episode. Also the guys discuss some of the findings from John’s recent visit up to see Ken’s hives and their H...

065 - The First Honey Harvest from 2020-07-13T06:30

This episode has been a year in the making for those of you who have been following alongside the podcast in time with your own beekeeping journey. And, if everything has gone well, and mother nat...

064 - Hives for Heroes from 2020-07-06T06:30

John sits down with Steve Jimenez from Hives for Heroes to discuss the important work that they are doing to help save veteran’s lives, and rescue bees in the process. There are countless heroes o...

063 - 21 and 3 dozen 6 years experience from 2020-06-29T06:30

It’s Ken’s Birthday!!! Or, rather, it was his birthday. He is happy to be 21 again, or maybe it was 22. It’s hard to keep track once you are up there that far. But, the addition 3 dozen and 6 y...

062 - Listener Questions pt 10 from 2020-06-22T11:46

Ken curls up for a nice little nap while John tackles another batch of Listener Questions from ya’ll.

061 - Dont Be a Front Porch Beekeeper from 2020-06-15T06:30

Ken learns a hard lesson in what happens when you get lax and just do “Front Porch Beekeeping”… meaning you simply watch the bees from the entrance coming and going, peek in via an observation wind...

060 - Interview with Andrew Coté from 2020-06-08T06:30

John sits down with NYC’s premier beekeeper, Mr. Andrew Coté, to discuss what it is like being a 4th generation beekeeper in the Big Apple. The guys cover a wide range of topics including the chal...

059 - Listener Questions pt 9 from 2020-06-01T06:30

John tackles another round of listener questions directly from you lovely Hive Jivers. Is your question on the list?

058 - Spring Recap Quiz from 2020-05-25T06:30

It's time to go back and quickly recap the key points from our spring episodes. Can Ken hold his own, or will he fail this pop quiz?

057 - Rain Nectar Swarms and Irresponsible People from 2020-05-18T06:30

In what almost feels like a regular episode, the guys lose track of time and give us our first 45-minute episode since the Quarantine started. Recent rains may signal a light at the end of the tun...

056 - Giant Asian and Japanese Hornets from 2020-05-11T06:30

In this episode, John discusses one listeners opinion of the P word, and then turns around and chastises sensationalists for using the M word. Say what? Tune in now to untangle this mess, and to ...

055 - It Happens to us All from 2020-05-04T06:30

This April was like a yo-yo as far as the weather went. This back and forth caused some setbacks to the flowers, which negatively impacted the bees, and therefore some of the beekeepers as well. ...

054 - Reading Your Comb from 2020-04-27T06:30

In this episode John attempts to walk us through the concept of reading your comb. Did the bees drink that jar of sugar syrup you just gave them yesterday, or simply store it? Are they raising br...

053 - Installing New Queens from 2020-04-20T06:30

On the previous episode they guys discussed how you can raise a new queen. But, what about the actual installation process itself? Regardless if you have a ripe queen cell, a new virgin queen in ...

052 - Raising Queens from 2020-04-13T06:30

Today, on a very crackly episode, the guys discuss the various ways you can raise a new queen bee at home. Both on purpose, and of course by accident.

051 - Doing the Splits from 2020-04-06T06:30

While the social distancing continues, John and Ken phone in another episode via remote broadcast and teleconference. This week the guys are discussing the different ways that you can make a split...

050 - Phoning in the Package Installations from 2020-03-30T06:30

The guys are forced to do their first ever episode via Teleconference and they aren't so sure they like it all that much. But, despite all the crazy COVID19 restrictions and hurdles, there is stil...

049 - Checkerboarding from 2020-03-23T06:30

Ken seems to think that you can teach your bees how to play checkers. There is a management aspect to beekeeping called Checkerboarding, but it has nothing to do with your bees playing checkers. ...

048 - Bee Math from 2020-03-16T06:30

You've heard the guys joke about bee math and compare it to chicken math, meaning you say you only want one or two and end up with 3 or 4. However, now it is time to talk about real bee math. How...

047 - Mary Reed - Chief Apiary Inspector from 2020-03-09T06:30

John and Ken visit with Mary Reed, the Chief Apiary Inspector for the state of Texas. At first glance, some new beekeepers might be intimidated by the thought of a State Inspector coming to look a...

046 - Horizontal Hive Style Spring Prep from 2020-03-02T06:30

In the previous episode they guys discussed some initial spring tasks such as rotating your boxes. But, what about those of us that don’t use a Langstroth style hive? Well, this episode will brea...

045 - 2nd Pre Spring Checklist from 2020-02-24T09:17

It’s time to take a look at the second set of checklist items headed into the pre-springtime for your second year of beekeeping. (Keep in mind, these will also be the same for each spring moving f...

Australia Africa&Accents Oh My from 2020-02-17T10:03

While Ken is out for a medical procedure John is joined by the beautiful vocal stylings of Katherine, all the way up from Australia, and Nathalie, who is fresh out of the Congo. Exotic accents abo...

043 - Listener Questions pt 8 from 2020-02-10T06:30

In this listener question episode we get an update from Downunder, talk about the mystery of a queenless colony that isn’t queenless, ponder the details on potentially placing hives at a business o...

042 - Bee Thievery from 2020-02-03T06:30

Sometimes bad things just happen. And, sometimes it is because bad people cause them to happen. Every year when almond pollinations comes around, the news of hive thefts starts popping up across ...

041 - Initial Checklist for your Second Year from 2020-01-27T06:30

You have survived your first season of beekeeping, and you are almost through your first winter, congrats! Now it is time to start considering what you want to do in your second year of beekeeping...

040 - Listener Questions pt 7 from 2020-01-20T06:30

Someone thought it would be a good idea to take ALL of the Listener Questions from over the holiday break all the way up through now, and answer them all at once. This will be the first, and likel...

039 - Feeding Solid Sugars from 2020-01-13T06:30

The guys are finally back in the studio to kick off the second season in rare form. There are a lot of big announcements to be had, some catching up to be done, and laughs to be had along the way....

Bonus - Random Clips Pt3 from 2019-12-31T06:30

The guys have taken all the scraps left over from 2019 and stitched together one last, final, final episode for your listening pleasure. Buckle up, this ones gonna be a long one! We'll see you ag...

038 - Award Winning Gift Exchange from 2019-12-16T06:30

The guys sit down for their final episode of 2019. A few gifts are exchanged, and Ken finds justification to his Award Winning labeling. We hear a listener question from David regarding a late sp...

037 - Can I Still Feed Liquid from 2019-12-09T06:30

The guys recap the Podcast stats up to this point and discuss a variety of topics from food and honey, to painting hives and calculating the average daytime temps to know if you can still be feedin...

036 - Dr Ferhat Ozturk Medicinal Honey from 2019-12-02T06:30

John and Ken welcome Dr. Ferhat Ozturk into the studio for this very special episode. Learn the nuances of honey and how it can be used for medicinal purposes. Tune in now to find out the relatio...

035 - Spiraling Down the Hole from 2019-11-25T06:30

Despite their best intentions, this episode never stood a chance. The guys talk about bandages, Ken’s ongoing obsession with ordering packages, phallic stings, dropbears, and other animals that sh...

034 - Honey Sensory with Tara Chapman from 2019-11-18T06:30

Tara Chapman rejoins the guys for a fun talk about her recent experiences at the first US based Honey Sensory training program. Join us to learn some of the nuances that can be attributed to honey...

033 - Pollinators Docu and Convention Recap from 2019-11-11T11:20

In this episode, John and Ken recap on their recent screening of The Pollinators documentary, and John has just returned from the Texas Beekeepers Convention and shares some of the Highlights. Plu...

032 - Winter Prep for Southern States from 2019-11-04T06:30

In this episode, John and Ken recap a few of the more important aspects of winter prep for people living in the southern states. However, the simplification of this might catch you off guard. The...

Halloween - Scary Bee Stories from 2019-10-31T06:30

Join us as the guys tell you some scary bee stories about things that go BUZZ in the night... to fill your Halloween with a little fun and fright.

Bonus - Listener Questions pt6 from 2019-10-28T06:30

As John and Ken are alone in the studio attempting to tackle your latest listener questions, some strange occurrences take place in the building! Very distracted, and a bit paranoid, the guys atte...

Bonus - Terminology Quiz from 2019-10-23T06:30

Its time for a quick refresher on some of the basic beekeeping terms. Join John as he gives Ken an impromptu terminology quiz.

031 - Robber Bees from 2019-10-21T06:30

Desperate times bring out desperate bees, and the late fall periods do just that! When no other food is naturally available, and winter is fast approaching, all of nature desperately seeks out the...

Bonus - Listener Questions pt5 from 2019-10-14T06:30

The listener questions just keep on coming, so the guys keep the answers coming. Tune in now to catch up with Ken's hives and get your own questions answered.

Bonus - Random Clips Pt2 from 2019-10-09T06:30

These guys have no concept of time when recording, and Ken is a master at derailing a topic right off into left field. Thanks to all these factors, we present to you another assortment of random c...

030 - Moral Dilemma from 2019-10-07T06:30

Ken has been getting a lot of requests for bee related things as people start to learn that he has taken up the hobby. Now, he has encountered his first real moral dilemma that can come with the t...

Bonus - Ken Gets More Hives from 2019-10-02T13:47

Ken just can't seem to help himself when it comes to buying things. He recently found a deal where a local beekeeper was looking to sell two complete 10 frame hives, and naturally Ken jumped on th...

029 - Combining and Consolidating Hives from 2019-09-30T06:30

What happens when you have a couple of colonies that both seem just so-so and winter is approaching? Well, one option might be to combine the two weaker colonies to create a colony strong enough t...

028 - Winter Prep for Northern States from 2019-09-23T06:30

In this episode John and Ken speak directly to those of you who reside in the northern United States… Winter is Coming! This episode will, hopefully, help lead you in the right direction when prepa...

Bonus - Hive Beetles from 2019-09-20T06:30

They are those little black bugs that we try desperately to smash every time we see them. People panic the first time they see them in their colony, and even blame them for colony losses… It’s the ...

Bonus - Listener Questions pt4 from 2019-09-18T06:30

You know you love them, thats why you keep sending them in! Its time for another round of listener questions to help get you through your tough spots. This is actually our longest episode to date...

027 - Beginning Fall Prep from 2019-09-16T06:30

For some of us, the summer dearth is still lingering while others are already starting to feel the approach of fall. If you have not already done so, then Its time to start your fall preparations....

026 - Seriously WTF Bees from 2019-09-09T06:30

In this episode John and Ken are left reeling after a very topsy-turvy week of beekeeping bizarreness. Nothing went as planned, and they bees were defying all normal actions for this time of year....

Bonus - Feeding Dry Pollen Substitues from 2019-09-04T12:22

In this bonus episode of The Hive Jive, the guys go into a bit more in depth regarding the feeding of dry pollen substitutes. Tune in now to get your powdery fix!

025 - The Summer Dearth Takes its Toll from 2019-09-02T06:30

The summer dearth is hitting hard, and with it can come various hardships for certain beekeepers and their colonies. The guys talk about some of the recent developments in Ken’s journey including ...

024 - Interview with Mikaila Ulmer of Me and the Bees Lemonade from 2019-08-26T06:30

Join us for a very insightful conversation with a child prodigy. Miss Mikaila Ulmer of Me and the Bees Lemonade makes a stop by The Hive Jive to visit with John and Ken about her amazing adventure...

023 - Interview with Tara Chapman from 2019-08-19T06:30

The guys sit down with Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey to discuss her ever evolving company and her relationship with bees. Don't miss this exciting interview with a remarkable lady who is helping...

Bonus - National Bee Day 2019 from 2019-08-17T10:42

Join us for a Special National Honey Bee Day Bonus episode of The Hive Jive with a special guest appearance from Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey. Ken gets a chance to tell everyone about his first...

022 - Dreaming of Selling Honey from 2019-08-12T06:30

It may be your first year keeping bees, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start planning for next year’s potential honey harvest. How much honey will you have? What will you do with it? Can you sel...

021 - Mighty Mite Mini Episode from 2019-08-05T06:30

In this episode Ken and John have come across a little red devil with legs in their recent inspection that prompts their first discussion about the Mighty Varroa Mite. This is just the foreshadowi...

020 - #2 in the WORLD #1 in America from 2019-07-29T06:30

The guys take the time to bask in their 5 seconds of fame after learning an online blog ranking list put The Hive Jive as the #2 beekeeping podcast to listen to in 2019. They also discuss the meri...

019 - Dealing with the Heat from 2019-07-22T06:30

John kicks things off with a challenge to all of you, and he offers up Ken’s Honey as the reward! On a more serious note, it’s HOT out there! How does the heat affect the bees, and how do they co...

018 - Did I Lose My Queen from 2019-07-15T06:30

In this episode of The Hive Jive, John and Ken discuss the mystery of the vanishing queen during the summer dearth. Did you really lose your queen, or can you just not spot her? The guys also add...

017 - The NOT Ten Minute Episode from 2019-07-08T06:30

John and Ken take you on a long and winding road of various beekeeping topics in an episode that is far from just ten minutes long. Just when you think they might wrap it up, the guys make sharp d...

016 - Summer Dearth from 2019-07-01T06:30

The summer dearth is fast approaching; do you know what to do? For that matter, do you know what it means? John and Ken discuss how this time of year might affect your colonies and what you can d...

Bonus - Listener Questions Pt 3 from 2019-06-24T06:30

In what might be the shortest episode to date, John and Ken tackle a couple more listener questions. Does freezing drone brood frames help reduce varroa? Do you have to clean out the cells after,...

015 - Baseball Bees from 2019-06-17T06:30

With all the buzz in the news lately over bees interrupting baseball games, Ken and John reach out to Dirk Morgan, savior of the bees during the Cincinnati Reds game. Ken also gives John an update...

014 - Conversations with Larry Weishuhn from 2019-06-03T06:30

In this episode special guest Larry Weishuhn joins Ken and John to discuss how bees are a very important part of wildlife and habitat conservation. Every living thing is connected in some way, and...

013 - Supering vs Nadiring and Splits to Increase from 2019-05-20T13:15

In this episode of The Hive Jive, John and Ken discuss the difference of Supering vs Nadiring when adding new boxes to your hive. They also break down the concept of making splits if you want to i...

012 - Ken Finally Gets His Bees from 2019-05-13T06:30

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,...

011 - Feeding Your Bees - Spring Edition from 2019-05-06T06:30

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,...

Bonus - Random Clips Pt1 from 2019-04-29T06:30

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!

Bonus - Listener Questions pt 2 from 2019-04-22T06:30

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 ...

010 - Where My Bs At from 2019-04-15T06:30

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, a...

Bonus - Bee Laws from 2019-04-08T06:30

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 witho...

009 - Dont BEE a Fool from 2019-04-01T06:30

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 ...

008 - Interview with Les Crowder from 2019-03-18T06:30

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 exp...

Bonus - Swarms from 2019-03-11T06:30

007 - First Signs of Spring from 2019-03-04T06:30

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 f...

006 - An Interview with Pamela Yeamans from 2019-02-18T06:30

On this episode of The Hive Jive, the guys will be holding their very first interview, with special guest, Texas Master Beekeeper - Pamela Yeamans. The trio will discuss a variety of topics, includ...

Bonus - Listener Questions Pt 1 from 2019-02-12T06:30

Bonus Episode! Join the guys as they tackle your listener questions regarding Honeybees and Beekeeping. Learn why we mark our queens with colored dots, and what each color means. Find out why be...

005 - Choosing Hive Location and Apiary Setup from 2019-02-04T06:30

In this episode of The Hive Jive, the guys will discuss how to choose the best location to setup your Apiary. Finding the right spot to place your beehives can be a stressful process when you star...

Bonus - The Drone Bee from 2019-01-25T20:44

This is a special BONUS episode of The Hive Jive. Its time we learn about the ultimate college frat house bee, also known as The Drone Bee!

004 - When, Where, and How to get Your Bees from 2019-01-21T06:30

On this episode of The Hive Jive, join the guys as they discuss how to acquire your first honeybees. Do you want a package of bees, or is the nuc a better option for your situation? How hard is i...

Bonus -The Worker Bee from 2019-01-18T21:49

This is a special BONUS episode of the Hive Jive. Today's focused subject is all about the Hard Knock Life of the Worker Bee!

Bonus - The Queen Bee from 2019-01-16T18:36

This is a special BONUS edition of The Hive Jive. Today's topic will be an in depth look at the life and times of a queen bee. From egg, to swarm, John will take you on a detailed journey of wha...

003 - Choosing Your Hive Style from 2019-01-16T18:32

On this episode of The Hive Jive, the guys will take a look at the different beehive styles out there. Are you having a hard time trying to decide if you should start your beekeeping journey with ...

002 - Wasps Bees and More from 2019-01-16T18:29

In this episode of The Hive Jive, the guys will kick off their beekeeping journey by diving in head first. From common wasps, to a detailed breakdown of a honeybee's colony structure, and even a c...

001 - Who Are These Guys? from 2019-01-16T00:26

What do you get when you take a Redneck Fishing Guide and pair him up with a Master Beekeeper? Well, we are about to find out! Join our hosts Ken Milam and John Swan as they take you on an advent...

000 - Welcome to The Hive Jive from 2018-12-31T17:24

In this introductory episode, John gives you a preview of what to expect from the show and some advice on how to navigate the different episodes and seasons.