Podcasts about honeybees

Float down the Honey River on a bright spring day and meet the busiest builder in Beaverton: Barry Beaver. When a tiny splinter threatens the mighty dam that protects the legendary Hodge Podge Lodge, you jump in to help—twig by twig, stone by slippery stone—just in time to save the day. But beyond the warm pond and friendly beaver waves, something feels…off. Barry's worries about fish, frogs, and “perfect” construction grow louder, until a mysterious bald eagle named Mr. Rohn appears at the edge of Beaverton with a warning that chills the sunshine.In this cozy adventure, you'll breathe deep, feel the river's calm, and discover that even the strongest homes can't stay the same forever.

Float down the Honey River on a bright spring day and meet the busiest builder in Beaverton: Barry Beaver. When a tiny splinter threatens the mighty dam that protects the legendary Hodge Podge Lodge, you jump in to help—twig by twig, stone by slippery stone—just in time to save the day. But beyond the warm pond and friendly beaver waves, something feels…off. Barry's worries about fish, frogs, and “perfect” construction grow louder, until a mysterious bald eagle named Mr. Rohn appears at the edge of Beaverton with a warning that chills the sunshine.In this cozy adventure, you'll breathe deep, feel the river's calm, and discover that even the strongest homes can't stay the same forever.

In this week's Podcast: We've had some sunny weather for a change, I've been able to get out to an Apiary full of nucleus colonies. So this week, as promised, my take on what to look out for if you're thinking of buying a nucleus colony for the start of the new season.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 379 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

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In the early 2000s, Sunil Nakrani felt stuck. Back then, websites crashed all the time. When Sunil noticed this, he decided he was going to fix the internet. But after nearly a year of studying the architecture of the web, he was no closer to an answer. In desperation, Sunil sent out a raft of cold emails to engineering professors. He hoped someone, anyone, could help him figure this out. Eventually, he learned that the internet could only be fixed if he paid attention to the humble honeybee. This is the story of the Honeybee Algorithm: How tech used honeybees to build the internet as we know it.Special thanks to John Bartholdi, John Vande Vate, Sammy Ramsey, James Marshall, Steve Strogatz, Duc Pham, and Heiko Hamann.We found out about this story thanks to our friends at AAAS, who run the one and only Golden Goose Awards. The award goes to government funded science that sounds trivial or bizarre, but goes on to change the world. The Honeybee Algorithm won a Golden Goose Award back in 2016 (https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/honey-bee-algorithm). Thank you to our friends there: Erin Heath, Gwendolyn Bogard, Valeria Sabate, Joanne Padron Carney, and Meredith Asbury. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Latif Nasserwith help from - Maria Paz GutiérrezProduced by - Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Annie McEwen and Pat Waltersand Edited by  - Pat WaltersEPISODE CITATIONS:Videos - Golden Goose Award video about 2016 winners (https://zpr.io/eXwTJKGL6F8S) Books -The Wisdom of the Hive: The Social Physiology of Honeybee Colonies (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674953765) by Thomas D. Seeley (1995, Harvard University Press)Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior Solved (https://zpr.io/tNDqkw372Rhr) by Thomas D. SeeleyAnd, Paths of Pollen (https://zpr.io/cqRPpAdGRwMi) by Stephen Humphrey. One of our former transcribers who we recently learned had hidden talents far beyond the invaluable work they did for us. This book is only tangentially related to the content in the episode, but super cool in its own right. Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Join the JFW family for Episode 216: an energetic mix of shout-outs, driver updates, safety reminders, and the rollout of electronic DVIRs. Hosts discuss daily operations, yard changes, heartfelt stories about speed and responsibility, listener messages from Australia, and reminders to drive safely and professionally. Practical tips cover inspections, parking, and new app workflows, all wrapped in the crew's signature banter and the ‘diesel in our veins' spirit.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qNjt04bpQM&feature=youtu.be

Speaking of Pets episode 101 - Dr. Jonathan David Dear Take 2!We're excited to bring you a special re-release of one of our most popular episodes from the Speaking of Pets Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Dear—a small animal internal medicine specialist turned passionate beekeeper—guides us through the remarkable world of honey bees. Listen as Dr. Dear recounts his transformation from hobbyist to expert, highlighting the essential connection between bees, our environment, and the food we eat.Revisit our in-depth conversation about the challenges facing beekeepers today, from evolving legislation on antibiotic use in food-producing animals to the crucial role veterinarians play in modern beekeeping. Dr. Dear unpacks the science behind bee behavior, explains the dynamics of hive hierarchy, and reveals the extraordinary role of the queen bee and her colony.This episode also explores the renewed interest in local honey, environmental pressures on bee populations, and the critical importance of pollinators within our food system. We dive into the One Health concept, which links human, animal, and environmental well-being, and spotlight fascinating advances in bee health and communication.Whether you're an experienced beekeeper or simply curious about these vital creatures, this re-released episode is packed with insights and discoveries. Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover Dr. Dear's expertise and passion for bees!Learn more about Dr. Dear: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/jonathan-david-dear--Froggy's Golf Ball Retrieval offers the best programs helping you achieve the most from your water hazards. Not only will we treat your course with the utmost professionalism, our experience in removing balls from water hazards has taught us how to operate in an efficient, safe and productive manner since 1995. As we move into our next chapter, Froggy's provides insured services, uses proven techniques and the most updated equipment to take care of the golf community. We handle even the toughest water hazards that make our competitors walk away. Froggy's is the Midwest's premier ball collection company. Froggy's offers several options to make your water hazards a profit center!Please call us today to arrange to have Froggy's harvest the balls from your water hazards.Contact Owner Emily Newland at 574-544-9890 or email Froggysretrieval@gmail.com--What started during the COVID-19 lockdown with one baby gorilla at the Cleveland Zoo has grown into a channel loved by animal fans around the world. I'm a one-person operation—filming, editing, narrating, and sharing the most heartfelt moments of baby gorillas, orangutans, elephants, and other zoo animals. Whether it's Jameela's emotional journey or Clementine's first steps, each video brings you closer to the animals and their stories. If you love watching real animal behavior, learning fun facts, and supporting conservation through storytelling—this is your place! Subscribe to Larry's Animal Safari on YouTube---All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.

This week on Nature News, Ryan starts with a story that Nadia ranks in the top 3 of "Most Pointless Stories" about honey bees being used to help people of the working world connect with nature BUT, it does spark a good conversation about nature connection. Nadia then follows up with a story from Amsterdam & how soon there will be no billboard advertising for climate harming goods! Show notes: Links to all stories: Honey Bees at Work / No Ads / Stopping Plastic  Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Daily Bitachon: Shaar HaBechina (Insects) Welcome to our daily Bitachon. We continue in our Shaar HaBechina series, following the directive of the Chovot HaLevavot to look deeply into the different parts of creation. This week, we are discussing insects, and we'll start with the spider. The Master Chemist: The Spider Spiders are master chemists, producing up to seven types of silk from specialized glands. Let's talk about its strength: spider silk is thinner than a human hair but stronger than steel. It is even stronger than Kevlar , the synthetic fiber used to reinforce tires, helmets, and vests. If a spider strand were as thick as a penny, it could hold a 747 airliner . That is truly remarkable. There is also a brilliant architecture behind their webs. They are engineered to "localize" damage; if one section breaks, the rest of the structure remains intact, allowing for an easy repair rather than a total rebuild. And look at Hashem's wonders in how He allows spiders to live underwater. There is a "diving bell spider" that acts like a scuba diver. It spins a silk bell between plants and hauls air bubbles from the surface to fill it. It even possesses water-repellent body hairs that trap a thin layer of oxygen, acting as a portable scuba tank when it leaves its bubble to hunt. Some spiders build life-sized decoys of themselves using bug corpses and silk; predators like wasps attack the dummy 90% of the time! Others, like garden spiders, weave zigzag patterns of non-sticky silk that mimic the patterns of flowers. This tricks pollinators into flying directly into the web, increasing the catch rate by 50%. To finish the job, they have advanced weaponry to pierce the hard armor of other insects. Their fangs are reinforced with metal atoms—copper, magnesium, iron, and zinc—essentially making them built-in hypodermic needles. The silk itself is a liquid inside the body that instantaneously solidifies upon contact with air. A baby spider, without any instruction, can engineer a mathematically precise web in under thirty minutes. The spacing and tension follow sophisticated architectural principles to ensure the threads don't snap when a fly struggles. And that is just one little insect. The Chemical Engineer: The Bombardier Beetle Next, we have the Bombardier Beetle , a master of chemical engineering and pressure management. When threatened, it shoots a boiling spray at enemies with a literal gunshot sound. How does it work? It stores two harmless chemicals separately, mixing them only in a reinforced combustion chamber when under attack. If they weren't stored separately and the chamber wasn't protected, the beetle would kill itself. This deterrent is so hot and painful that even much larger predators retreat instantly. The beetle's abdomen is a biological lab. It has two storage tanks—one for hydroquinone and the other for hydrogen peroxide . On their own, they are inert. But when squeezed into the reaction chamber, the beetle adds specialized enzymes that act as a detonator. The reaction is so violent it reaches 100°C (212°F) instantly. The beetle doesn't just explode; it aims. Its exit valve is highly flexible, allowing it to swivel the nozzle and hit a predator precisely. The Navigator: The Honeybee Now for something more common: the Honeybee . A honeybee can fly from its hive, visit thousands of flowers, and return home with pinpoint accuracy. This is a "traveling salesman" before we ever had GPS! They utilize a sun compass and can see polarized light, allowing them to know the sun's position even on overcast days. To do this, they have complex eyes that detect the vibration of light waves. Even if the sun is hidden by clouds, they see the patterns. And like many other creatures, they communicate. One single bee can recruit hundreds of others to a specific patch of flowers miles away. That's why you know that when one bee enters your sukkah , many others are likely to follow—they share the good news! The Mathematician: The Desert Ant Finally, consider the Desert Ant . He needs to get home fast because the desert heat could kill him in minutes. How does he find his way? Scientists found that these ants have a pedometer —they count every step—and a built-in compass to track every turn. He might zigzag all over the desert looking for food, but the moment he finds it, he heads home in a perfectly straight line. He kept track of every direction and every step. Scientists proved this by putting "stilts" on an ant to lengthen its legs. When the ant tried to go home, it overshot its nest! Because its legs were longer, 100 steps took it much further than usual, but its internal computer told it that it hadn't reached home yet. Every creature, whether a bird or an ant, has a system built in by Hashem to get them home. We talk about humans having a "good" or "bad" sense of direction, but we have no sense of direction at all compared to the desert ant!

In this week's Podcast: With the recent appearance of snow in our apiaries there's a belated Christmassy feel to the scene, not that it lasted very long at all for me here in Norfolk. We've been feeding warm fondant to some of our nucleus colonies and that's triggered a social media response, listen in and I'll explain exactly what I've been up to.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 378 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteHere are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost youSupport the show

One reason many scientists reject evolution is that it's impossible to explain even the simplest of the incredible designs we find in creation as the work of a mindless, impersonal force. Imagine the challenge of explaining the many specialized features of the honeybee as the work of no one!The honeybee has compound eyes that enable it to navigate by the sun even on cloudy days because it has a built-in polarized light filter. The honeybee's antennae contain both their sense of smell and sense of touch. For this reason, they must be carefully cleaned. So the honeybees have special grooves in their front legs that are perfectly designed to clean them.The honeybees also have hairs on their body to collect pollen and baskets on their rear legs to carry it. And they have special glands for producing, shaping and cleaning off wax. When one returns home with news of a good pollen source, the honeybee has a language that it can use to tell the others about it!Not only is the honeybee a huge collection of special features united together, but they also live in a hive that unites thousands of individuals so that they all work together like a single organism! It simply goes against everything we know from science to suppose that millions of years of unplanned accidents could design and build the honeybee!Psalm 113:5-6"Who is the LORD our God, Who dwells on high, Who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth?"Prayer: I thank You, Lord, that some who are called by Your Name work in the sciences. I ask You to protect them, make them bold in their witness to the truth. I know that for You, Who so wondrously made the honeybee, this is an easy task if Your people are willing to serve You above all things. Amen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Winter Tree Damage Live Well, Lead Well Honey Bees in Kansas   00:01:05 – Winter Tree Damage: Shad Hufnagel, Kansas Forest Service forest health coordinator, starts the show as he explains winter tree damage of frost cracking, sunscald and rodents. KansasForests.org   00:12:05 – Live Well, Lead Well: Referring to the 4 Four "H's" of 4-H, Zaira Sandoval and Patsy Maddy from Kansas 4-H share examples of how people can live well and lead well.  Kansas4-h.org   00:23:05 – Honey Bees in Kansas: The show ends with Golden Prairie District Horticulture Agent, Ryan Engel, discussing standard beekeeping management practices as well as some of the essential food sources that honey bees in Kansas depend on for survival.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Today, the kitchen fills with the smell of pies and cupcakes, but the most important ingredient is something you cannot buy at the store. A surprise batter battle turns baking into a delightful mess, while everyone taste-tests the goodies. Through laughter and flour-covered fun, it's clear that love is what truly makes every recipe special

In this in-depth episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back Chip Taylor and Gard Otis to continue a wide-ranging discussion that began last summer on queen mating behavior, drone congregation areas (DCAs), and Africanized honey bees. The conversation revisits what science actually tells us about where and how queens mate, challenging the long-held assumption that mating occurs exclusively at DCAs. Chip and Gard explain how radar and genetic studies suggest a far more dynamic system, with drones moving through landscapes and queens exerting more control over mating than previously believed. They explore common misconceptions about mating signs, drone behavior, and pheromonal cues, drawing on classic experiments and more recent research to explain why much of honey bee mating biology remains unresolved. The discussion also highlights how drone density, landscape features, and seasonal changes influence mating success. The episode then turns to Africanized honey bees and their impact on North American beekeeping. Rather than a simple "takeover," Chip and Gard describe how colony density, climate, feral European bees, and genetic mixing have shaped the spread and behavior of Africanized populations over time. They explain why outcomes in the United States differ from those observed in South America and how these dynamics continue to evolve. The conversation closes with reflections on resilience—both in bees and beekeepers—and a preview of a future episode focused specifically on swarming behavior. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: Gard's Paper in Apidologie, "Where Do Honey Bees Mate": https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13592-025-01237-1 Beekeeping Today Podcast - Chip and Gard, Queens, Drones and DCAs: https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/queens-drones-and-dcas-with-chip-and-gard-342/  Project Apis m. (PAm): https://www.projectapism.org Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com   Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!    Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com HiveIQ is revolutionizing the way beekeepers manage their colonies with innovative, insulated hive systems designed for maximum colony health and efficiency. Their hives maintain stable temperatures year-round, reduce stress on the bees, and are built to last using durable, lightweight materials. Whether you're managing two hives or two hundred, HiveIQ's smart design helps your bees thrive while saving you time and effort. Learn more at HiveIQ.com. Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Today, the kitchen fills with the smell of pies and cupcakes, but the most important ingredient is something you cannot buy at the store. A surprise batter battle turns baking into a delightful mess, while everyone taste-tests the goodies. Through laughter and flour-covered fun, it's clear that love is what truly makes every recipe special

Today, the kitchen fills with the smell of pies and cupcakes, but the most important ingredient is something you cannot buy at the store. A surprise batter battle turns baking into a delightful mess, while everyone taste-tests the goodies. Through laughter and flour-covered fun, it's clear that love is what truly makes every recipe special

Today, the kitchen fills with the smell of pies and cupcakes, but the most important ingredient is something you cannot buy at the store. A surprise batter battle turns baking into a delightful mess, while everyone taste-tests the goodies. Through laughter and flour-covered fun, it's clear that love is what truly makes every recipe special

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In this week's Podcast: A very Happy New Year to you all. It's a chilly start to 2026 so I've stayed in the office and figured now would be a good time to spill the beans on my beekeeping plans for the coming year. Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 377 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteHere are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site. Support the show

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Join Mrs. and Mr. Honeybee, Melodybee, and Harold for a grand adventure fit for a Princess! But not just any princess…..this adventure is one for the Honeybee Princess! After a special invitation arrives with your name on it, we get you ready for your first day at the Honeybee Princess Academy; complete with a magic wand, a handmade gown, and a sparkling tiara. When we arrive at the castle-like Academy, you learn the Principles of Princessing…which it seems you already know well. Because of your astute knowledge of what it means to be a Princess, you are immediately given your first quest! Along the way, your senses will be heightened, your princessing abilities will be sharpened, and you'll even meet a new friend: a dragonfly that will become your best-kept secret princess power. 

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Sophia Eliana is a Denver-based queer folk musician, florist, and dancer originally from Monterey, California. She fosters the craft of storytelling through lyricism that weaves wit and warmth, allowing laughter to spill from each song like sunlight dappling through the leaves of a dense forest. Her undergraduate studies began as a voice principal at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain. Among sheep and root vegetables, she concluded her undergraduate studies farming at College of the Atlantic on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Sophia Eliana has embarked on multiple national and international tours, performing at venues such as Mengi (Reykjavik, Iceland), The 1932 Criterion Theatre (Bar Harbor, ME), The Artist bar Valencia (Valencia, Spain), Sonoma Bluegrass & Folk Festival (Sonoma, CA), and Underground Music Showcase (Denver, CO). She has opened up for notable artists including The Ballroom Thieves, Emma Klein, Marielle Kraft, and Spectre Jones. Anyone attending Sophia Eliana's shows is guaranteed to walk away with a belly full of giggles, a softened smile, and an ooey-gooey heart. Listen to her studio sophomore album, “Glitter Bug,” recorded at The Wonderhaus with Jacob Williams and Noah Dearbon, available on any streaming platform now.Connect with Sophia https://www.sophiaeliana.comInstagram @thesophiaelianaSupport the showThanks for listening and for your friendship. Interested in taking a yoga teacher training, working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor, or going on an upcoming retreat? Check out the Madre & The Muse website for details.www.madreandthemuse.com For info about the Tulum retreat, please visit http://www.inlightenretreattulum.com.

Dr. Elina Lastro Niño joins the Journey to share some of the latest research on honeybees and pollination. Dr. Niño is a professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis with a focus on apiculture. She discusses some of the challenges faced by beekeepers, her work on varroa mites and some new research she's a part of on hive stocking rates for self-compatible varieties. “Can the self-fertile almond varieties benefit from the bee presence? And what we found was the benefit of having honeybees, even if they only have self-fertile varieties, is great. The yields are significantly increased.” - Dr. Elina Lastro NiñoIn Today's episode: Meet Dr. Elina Lastro Niño, a professor of Cooperative Extension for apiculture at UC DavisExplore the many ways Dr. Niño supports bee populations and producers alike with research, exploration of different pesticides and policy effortsFind more information about best seeds for forage to support bee populations by visiting Seeds for Bees and Pollinator PartnershipDiscover the threat of varroa mites and the virus they share with honeybees if not managedReview honeybee presentations from the Almond Board of California Conference 2025Learn more about Honey Bee Best Management Practices by visiting the Almond Board of California website.The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.

Reggie shares hilarious and unforgettable moments from his youth with his boy Stanley, aka Honeybee. From late-night homework calls to the thrill of young crushes and the chaos that comes with growing up, this chapter is full of laughs, lessons, and life-shaping memories. Book TitleMUFUCKABook Chapter Chapter Three: Shit Happens AudibleMUFUCKA on AudibleAmazonMUFUCKA on AmazonSupport the show

How to care for the honeybee with D and Jim Brown. Beekeepers and owners of Honey Rock Herb Farm. Plus, news of two upcoming presentations by Master Gardener Deena Trimble and Writer, Author Jimmy Proffitt at the upcoming Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

In this enlightening episode of 90 Miles from Needles, host Chris Clarke explores the intricate world of bees with Mary O' Brien from Project 1100. The conversation delves into the potentially deleterious effects of honeybee apiaries on public lands, a topic that's both counterintuitive and crucial for the public to understand. Honeybees, although often seen as critical to agriculture and ecosystems, can pose significant threats to native solitary bees that have co-evolved with local flowering plants. Mary O' Brien sheds light on how these industrious honeybees outcompete their native cousins, impacting pollination dynamics that are vital for the desert's diverse flora. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of preserving native bee species, the complexities of their ecological roles, and the nuanced implications of honeybee proliferation. O'Brien also shares practical strategies for those interested in conservation, emphasizing the importance of habitat protection and mindful consumerism when it comes to honey and pollinator support. Key Takeaways: Honeybees, although widely supported and utilized in agriculture, can have adverse effects on native bee populations, outcompeting them for resources and spreading diseases. The high reproductive rate of honeybees poses a threat to native plants relying on solitary native bees for pollination, potentially destabilizing ecosystems. Public lands serve as critical refuges for native bee species, which are often overlooked in conventional conservation discussions. Consumers can contribute to bee conservation efforts by choosing their honey responsibly and fostering habitats for native pollinators. Regulatory frameworks around public land usage play a significant role in the sustainability of native bee populations, calling for increased transparency and stakeholder engagement. Notable Quotes: "Trying to save bees by saving the honeybee is like trying to save birds by saving the chicken." "Native bees evolved in tandem with flowers, and honeybees are not very good pollinators of many species of plants." "Once you know native solitary bees are in your world, you really can delight in seeing such diversity." "Public lands are the wildflower repositories for the Western U.S.; especially in the desert." "It's often quite attractive to think that you're buying wildflower honey; however, you're almost certainly buying honey that was produced on public land." Resources: Project 1100 Website Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation The Forgotten Pollinators by Stephen Buchmann and Gary Nabhan Common Bees of Western North America laminated guide Center for Biological Diversity resources on pollinators: Bees Pollinators Pollinators in Peril report Discover the intricate dynamics between honeybees and native pollinators and why preserving the biodiversity of our desert ecosystems is more crucial than ever. Listen to the full episode to deepen your understanding of this vital subject and stay tuned to 90 Miles from Needles for more insightful discussions on desert conservation. Podcast episode artwork: Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis). Photo courtesy Zach Portman / University of Minnesota Department of Entomology via the Nevada Independent.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's flavorful updates start with some exciting Puerto Rican news: the Bad Piggy food truck is officially moving into a brick-and-mortar location on South Howell Avenue late this February! Known for staples like mofongo and the “La Combi Completa” — a massive platter featuring roasted pork, garlic tostones, and sweet plantains — the previously food-truck-only establishment will be able to expand its offerings in the new space, which will include a full bar. Unifying the entire experience: a communal atmosphere that owner Roberto Silva Lopez hopes will bring together guests from many cultures around Puerto Rican food and drink.From Howell Avenue we go to South KK in Bay View, where Mother's has quickly established itself as a standout new restaurant (with a James Beard-approved chef/owner) in Milwaukee's food scene. For her recent review, Ann got the chance to sample a unique menu featuring Madeira mushrooms and an unforgettable queso birria lasagna, which quickly won her over. We wrap things up by bouncing over to the Third Ward and the refreshing vibe that Honeybee Sage has brought to its new home, complete with a cheerful yellow theme and craft mocktails. Then it's a quick hop to Walker's Point for a preview of Radio Milwaukee's newest neighbor: Allende Cocina Mexicana, a family-run gem in the making that's slated to open just in time for Valentine's Day.

In this inaugural episode of Bee Science with Dewey Caron, PhD, Dewey takes a close look at one of the most fundamental — and often misunderstood — aspects of honey bee winter biology: clustering. Why do honey bees form a winter cluster, and what actually determines whether a colony survives until spring? Dewey explains how clustering is not simply about staying warm, but about energy efficiency, colony organization, and collective behavior. He walks listeners through how cluster size, food placement, colony population, and environmental conditions interact throughout the winter months. This episode also explores common misconceptions, including the idea that tighter clusters are always better, and how beekeeper interventions — intentional or accidental — can influence winter outcomes. Dewey emphasizes what beekeepers can realistically observe, what remains hidden inside the cluster, and why patience and preparation often matter more than mid-winter hive checks. As the first installment of this new monthly bonus series, Bee Science with Dewey is designed to give beekeepers a reliable, science-based touchpoint they can count on throughout the year. Each episode focuses on a single topic, grounding current beekeeping questions in research, biology, and decades of field experience. New episodes of Bee Science with Dewey will be released on the third Wednesday of each month as a bonus feature of the Beekeeping Today Podcast. Links and references mentioned in this episode: Science Insights Article on Temperature Effects on Honey Bees: https://scienceinsights.org/what-temperature-is-too-cold-for-bees/ Journal of the Royal Society Interface: Mitchell, Derek. 2023. Honeybee cluster—not insulation but stressful heat sink. J R Soc Interface (2023) 20 (208): 20230488 . https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2023.0488 Beekeeping Today Podcast #293:  Etienne Tardif - Hive Insulation and Overwintering - https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/hive-insulation-and-overwintering-with-etienne-tardiff-293/ Beekeeping Today Podcast #368: Etienne Tardif - Cold Climate Beekeeping - https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/368-cold-climate-beekeeping-winter-feeding/ ______________   Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

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In this week's Podcast: With just a few days left before Christmas I thought it an opportune moment to reflect back on the beekeeping year that was 2025. The highs, the lows and the ups and the downs! All feeding in to my plans for 2026.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 376 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteHere are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site. Support the show

Share this story with a friend who could use some help falling asleep❤️❤️ - Love, Mrs. HoneybeeA stroll through the forest leads to a surprising discovery—Harold is dreaming, and his dream is an incredible adventure! Through a wish made on a dandelion, we enter Harold's dream world, where we see the dog park from his perspective, filled with colorful sights, flying dogs, and lost frisbees. The journey shows us how the smallest dreams can take us to the highest places, revealing the joy and wonder in the world of a "man's best friend

Share this story with a friend who could use some help falling asleep❤️❤️ - Love, Mrs. HoneybeeA stroll through the forest leads to a surprising discovery—Harold is dreaming, and his dream is an incredible adventure! Through a wish made on a dandelion, we enter Harold's dream world, where we see the dog park from his perspective, filled with colorful sights, flying dogs, and lost frisbees. The journey shows us how the smallest dreams can take us to the highest places, revealing the joy and wonder in the world of a "man's best friend

Join Mrs. and Mr. Honeybee, Melodybee, and Harold for a grand adventure fit for a Princess! But not just any princess…..this adventure is one for the Honeybee Princess! After a special invitation arrives with your name on it, we get you ready for your first day at the Honeybee Princess Academy; complete with a magic wand, a handmade gown, and a sparkling tiara. When we arrive at the castle-like Academy, you learn the Principles of Princessing…which it seems you already know well. Because of your astute knowledge of what it means to be a Princess, you are immediately given your first quest! Along the way, your senses will be heightened, your princessing abilities will be sharpened, and you'll even meet a new friend: a dragonfly that will become your best-kept secret princess power.

Share this story with a friend who could use some help falling asleep❤️❤️ - Love, Mrs. HoneybeeA stroll through the forest leads to a surprising discovery—Harold is dreaming, and his dream is an incredible adventure! Through a wish made on a dandelion, we enter Harold's dream world, where we see the dog park from his perspective, filled with colorful sights, flying dogs, and lost frisbees. The journey shows us how the smallest dreams can take us to the highest places, revealing the joy and wonder in the world of a "man's best friend

Pippa Hudson speaks to Chris Nicklin an apiarist and documentary filmmaker about Cape Honeybees and the crucial role they play in our ecology, as well as some of the new discoveries around bee intelligence which are providing insight into how hives function and adapt to changing environments. He will be delivering a lecture called Cape Honeybees – Cognitive Marvels at UCT Summer School on Tuesday 27 January, Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Podcast: We're well into December now, fast approaching the Winter Solstice, that shortest day of the year. Then we're on the slow road back to Spring and all the fun that the warmer weather brings us, but what's going on in our hives right now, here's what I think……Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 375 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteHere are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site. Support the show

Hey Fam! Welcome back! This is Thursday's episode but I forgot we were back from hiatus. Oops. We're here and we're living our best Frankenstein life!

Send us a textDee and Carol talk about crocuses, hot peppers (Capsicum), a new book: The Continuous Vegetable Garden, and celery vases.For more info, check out their weekly newsletter.To watch this episode on YouTube, click here.Insect of the Week:Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn (Amazon link)Flowers:2026 is the Year of the Crocus per the National Garden Bureau.Great places to order bulbs from include Van Engelen for large orders and our friends Brent and Becky's Bulbs.Vegetables:The National Garden Bureau has proclaimed 2026 is the year of the hot pepper! Capsicum sp.On the Bookshelf:The Continuous Vegetable Garden: Create a Perpetual Food Garden that Sows and Grows Itself by Charlie Nardozzi (Amazon link)Dirt:Celery vases are making a big comeback!  Article in House Beautiful. Question for listeners… Do you have a celery vase?Rabbit Holes:  A new Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Peggie Schulz. Elizabeth Coatsworth's children's book, The Cat Who Went to Heaven (Amazon link)Check out our affiliate links here. Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

In this week's Podcast: Happy December everyone, and with activity slowing down around the apiaries it's an ideal time to dust down the microscopes and see what's floating around in some of our honey samples.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 374 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support our main sponsor and advertiser:Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteHere are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts.Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase. This doesn't cost you any more but helps fund my podcast hosting site. Support the show

Hero, something is happening beneath Dormere.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Deep underground, silver-lined tunnels pulse with an energy we don't understand. The Knucklers' parents say they can help us unlock our powers. Mr. Honeybee doesn't trust them. Roger Robot is on high alert. Warpino has theories, but even he's baffled.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              And just when we think we're ahead of the mystery— Someone hacks my BattleBuzz helmet. Now we're walking straight into the unknown, with allies we're not sure we can trust and a power we don't fully understand. But you and I? We never back down.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Hero, something is happening beneath Dormere.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Deep underground, silver-lined tunnels pulse with an energy we don't understand. The Knucklers' parents say they can help us unlock our powers. Mr. Honeybee doesn't trust them. Roger Robot is on high alert. Warpino has theories, but even he's baffled.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              And just when we think we're ahead of the mystery— Someone hacks my BattleBuzz helmet. Now we're walking straight into the unknown, with allies we're not sure we can trust and a power we don't fully understand. But you and I? We never back down.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Join Mrs. and Mr. Honeybee, Melodybee, and Harold for a grand adventure fit for a Princess! But not just any princess…..this adventure is one for the Honeybee Princess! After a special invitation arrives with your name on it, we get you ready for your first day at the Honeybee Princess Academy; complete with a magic wand, a handmade gown, and a sparkling tiara. When we arrive at the castle-like Academy, you learn the Principles of Princessing…which it seems you already know well. Because of your astute knowledge of what it means to be a Princess, you are immediately given your first quest! Along the way, your senses will be heightened, your princessing abilities will be sharpened, and you'll even meet a new friend: a dragonfly that will become your best-kept secret princess power. 

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌                                                                                                                       ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Listen to this FULL STORY on:

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌ ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅Join me, Mrs. Honeybee, as I gather everyone under twinkling stars to ring in another new year in the Honeybee Neighborhood. Each neighbor proudly adds their share to the Time Treasure chest—celebrating moments of growth, joy, challenge, triumph, and adventure. With fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky, we all look forward to another year full of infinite possibilities.And more time we get to spend with YOU! 

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌ ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅Join me, Mrs. Honeybee, as I gather everyone under twinkling stars to ring in another new year in the Honeybee Neighborhood. Each neighbor proudly adds their share to the Time Treasure chest—celebrating moments of growth, joy, challenge, triumph, and adventure. With fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky, we all look forward to another year full of infinite possibilities.And more time we get to spend with YOU! 

❌ "New Year, New You" ❌ ✅ "Grow through, what you go through!" ✅Join me, Mrs. Honeybee, as I gather everyone under twinkling stars to ring in another new year in the Honeybee Neighborhood. Each neighbor proudly adds their share to the Time Treasure chest—celebrating moments of growth, joy, challenge, triumph, and adventure. With fireworks lighting up the nighttime sky, we all look forward to another year full of infinite possibilities.And more time we get to spend with YOU! 

Listen to (and watch this episode on YouTube!) Chris Riley raw dog 22 kings of England in our SEASON FINALE!!From Edwards the Confessor to Henry VIII, Chris will describe each king with one single word (don't get too hung up on that part), stopping to elaborate on kings chosen by YOU, HONEYBEES! You voted on social, and we listened. We think you're going to love this one.We will see you NEXT YEAR for Season 4!AD FREE LISTENING on Patreon as well as tons of extra content!https://www.patreon.com/c/spillthemeadYou can purchase Spill the Mead merchandise here https://linkpop.com/spillthemeadpodcast/Find us on Instagram, and Facebook @spillthemeadpodcastFind Madi @myladygervais on InstagramFind Betsy @betsy.hegge on InstagramFind Coco @spill_it_coco on InstagramFind Gabby @so_dym_gabulous on Instagram Find Chris @chrisrileyhistory on InstagramFind Taylor @tjonesarmoredamma on InstagramMusic is composed by Nicholas Leigh nicholasleighmusic.com

Oppie the Opposite Elf is back!On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, everything is going exactly to plan…until Santa finds Mrs. Claus's triple-chocolate-chunk cookies a little too early. With Santa too full to fly, it's up to you and Oppie the Opposite Elf—who always does everything backwards—to save Christmas. Climb into Santa's sleigh beside Oppie as he feeds the reindeer the wrong treats, shouts “I will fail!” by accident, flies east instead of west, and still refuses to give up on a single child's present. With deep, calming breaths, lots of giggles, and a whole sky full of jingling bells, you and Oppie will race the sunrise, fix every mixed-up gift, and discover that even the silliest mistakes can't stop a determined little elf with a big heart. My little honeybee, if you've ever worried about making mistakes, this cozy Christmas adventure will show you that being wonderfully, wonderfully “opposite” might be exactly what the North Pole needs.Bundle up, take a deep breath, and join me for a snowy adventure at the North Pole with Oppie the Opposite Elf! 

Oppie the Opposite Elf is back!On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, everything is going exactly to plan…until Santa finds Mrs. Claus's triple-chocolate-chunk cookies a little too early. With Santa too full to fly, it's up to you and Oppie the Opposite Elf—who always does everything backwards—to save Christmas. Climb into Santa's sleigh beside Oppie as he feeds the reindeer the wrong treats, shouts “I will fail!” by accident, flies east instead of west, and still refuses to give up on a single child's present. With deep, calming breaths, lots of giggles, and a whole sky full of jingling bells, you and Oppie will race the sunrise, fix every mixed-up gift, and discover that even the silliest mistakes can't stop a determined little elf with a big heart. My little honeybee, if you've ever worried about making mistakes, this cozy Christmas adventure will show you that being wonderfully, wonderfully “opposite” might be exactly what the North Pole needs.Bundle up, take a deep breath, and join me for a snowy adventure at the North Pole with Oppie the Opposite Elf!