Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsA podcast about the curious lives of beekeepers and their bees.
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Ruby Reid | Beekeeping at Valhalla Organics
May 01, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 27.5 MBToday’s guest is an organic farmer and beekeeper from here in Oregon! She and her partner became inspired to start a business, grow organic food and use sustainable farming practices when they fell in love while hiking the pacific crest trail. We talk about veggies, wildfire smoke, chickens, pesticides, beehives, and just how long can a person withstand a stinger in their neck. Meet Ruby Reid from Valhalla Organics! ***RUBY LOST HER HOME AND BEES TO WILDFIRE*** To help Ruby rebuild, donate ...
Beekeeping with Zane & James Apiary
April 17, 2019 12:01 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBIn the latest installment of Beekeeper Confidential, Mandy speaks with Stephanie & Jake Pullen of Campbell, TX. With their 3 children in tow, Stephanie and Jake own and operate Zane & James Apiary. They offer a range of pollination services, varietal honeys, and skincare products. Their experience as cattle farmers led them to bees and they haven't looked back! Beekeeping has brought them the delight of learning new things daily, and a way of life that brings them even closer as a family. A ...
Mason Bees | Debbie Thomas
April 03, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBMandy chats (in person!) with master gardener and mason beekeeper, Debbie Thomas. Mason bees are a wonderful way to get into beekeeping, and just about anyone can do it. We talk about mason bee housing, nesting tubes, plants for bees, BEE SEX and more! For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram...
Brothers In Bees | Kyle Maio
March 20, 2019 12:10 - 23 minutes - 30.3 MBMandy chats with Kyle Maio, a veteran of the marine corps who has found a second career in beekeeping. After joining the marines at a young age and serving 2 deployments in Iraq, he discovered the balance and peace that working with bees can bring. His family saw how working with bees had a positive impact on his life and in 2017 he and his brother took the leap and created Brothers in Bees, a cause based organization that aims to make beekeeping accessible to veterans. For notes and pictu...
Buzzed Honeys | David Bock
March 06, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 32.9 MBMudslide meets beehives. David Bock, owner of Buzzed Honeys, took a leap and asked for help from the community after losing 35 hives to a mudslide at one of his apiaries in Los Angeles. He and Mandy connected recently she was really excited for the opportunity to talk with him and hear the story behind the mudslide. To donate to David's go fund me account click here. To learn more about Buzzed Honeys visit them online, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For notes and pictures from ...
Romanced by the Bee | Lois Leveen
February 20, 2019 10:30 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBMandy talks with historical novelist Lois Leveen about how researching the greatest love story of all time brought bees into her life, and how she used her voice to make life easier for Portland beekeepers. For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram Cover Art by Meggyn Pomerleau
Thor Hanson | Author of BUZZ The Nature & Necessity of Bees
February 06, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat's the BUZZ? Mandy visits with Thor Hanson, conservation biologist and author who has written a delightfully whimsical book that highlights the importance of bees (ALL BEES) in the environment. They discuss Thor's work, and play a game of Celebrity Bee Mash Up! For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook an...
Thor Hanson | Author of BUZZ The Nature & Necessity of Bees
February 06, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat's the BUZZ? Mandy visits with Thor Hanson, conservation biologist and author who has written a delightfully whimsical book that highlights the importance of bees (ALL BEES) in the environment. They discuss Thor's work, and play a game of Celebrity Bee Mash Up! For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook an...
Beeing Radical | Angela Roell
January 23, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 34 MBIt is inspiring to see how beekeepers can use their passion for bees to engage their community and grow a legacy of education, service, and activism. Angela is a fascinating beekeeper who does all of this and more. Their work also includes queen rearing, writing, using the hive as a model for personal and professional growth, ongoing efforts to enhance local food systems, and facilitating an inclusive platform for the trans & queer community to be involved in beekeeping and farming. In my op...
Rhode Island Beekeepers | Cynthia Holt & Scott Langlais
January 09, 2019 18:05 - 47 minutes - 46.2 MBMandy's friends and Master Beekeepers Cindy and Scott get real about working with bees. Their combined education, sense of humor and holistic approach to beekeeping make them leaders in the Rhode Island beekeeping scene. They chat with Mandy via Skype for a candid conversation about living that beekeeper life. For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! ...
Rhode Island Beekeepers | Cynthia Holt & Scott Langlais
January 09, 2019 18:05 - 47 minutes - 46.2 MBMandy's friends and Master Beekeepers Cindy and Scott get real about working with bees. Their combined education, sense of humor and holistic approach to beekeeping make them leaders in the Rhode Island beekeeping scene. They chat with Mandy via Skype for a candid conversation about living that beekeeper life. For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! ...
NYPD Bee Cop | Officer Darren Mays
December 18, 2018 21:48 - 28 minutes - 36.6 MBProtecting and serving the people and pollinators of New York is a big job, but Officer Darren Mays is up for the challenge. Mandy had the pleasure of talking with Darren about his experiences as a beekeeper and a cop, and how the two intersect. The NYPD Bee Unit and has recently gained widespread attention when a swarm of bees landed on a hot dog stand in Times Square. Despite his busy schedule as a police officer, Darren was happy to take some time for some bee talk! For notes and pictur...
Bee Man Dan | Kung Fu Bee Rescue
December 05, 2018 20:01 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat do martial arts and bee rescue have in common? In this episode Mandy talks (via phone) with Dan, a professional bee rescue, relocation and rehabilitation specialist. His journey in beekeeping and Kung Fu are intertwined and have allowed him to build an incredible team of bee-zen-masters. For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper...
Cut Out Colony | Mandy Shaw
November 28, 2018 22:54 - 17 minutes - 23.3 MBMandy shares her experience with extracting and relocating a feral colony that had been residing in the wall of an abandoned home. Her excitement turned to dread when she realized that the colony had an invasive beehive pest, Small Hive Beetle. For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram Cov...
PSU Beekeeping Task Force | Isabel Rummell
November 19, 2018 19:53 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBLast week Mandy visited the Apiary at Portland State University and spoke with Isabel Rummell, who is tasked with caring for the bees and supporting student involvement in the program. Mandy first met Isabel at Zenger Farm, here in Portland where Portland Urban Beekeepers keeps its club apiary. They hold work parties twice a month to beekeepers of all experience levels. When Mandy invited herself to the apiary at PSU Isabel generously accepted because she is one of the nicest people EVER. Th...
Rex McIntire | Caught Red Handed
November 14, 2018 00:24 - 32 minutes - 41.9 MBEach fall the Oregon State Beekeepers Association holds a gathering for beekeepers near and far. Mandy attended this year's conference with her microphone in tow and met up with local beekeeper, Rex McIntire. While they talked, Mandy and Rex enjoyed the sounds of live bluegrass music played by Caught Red Handed. They talked about bees, fishing, coffee, and pondered some of life's trickier situations. There was also special news bulletin from Mandy's friends at Bee Built! For notes and pict...
Mead | Nectar Creek
November 05, 2018 17:11 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBMandy visited Nectar Creek Tap Room in Philomath, Oregon. YUM! Mandy has been an admirer of Nectar Creek session meads for years and she was so happy that they accepted her invite to be a guest on the show. She was greeted with a refreshing flight of Waggle, Clary Sage, Top Bar, and Nectarade all made on site in their production facility. Co-Owner Nick Lorenz and Mandy sat down for a chat and he told her all about how he and his brother Phillip have established themselves as leaders in the c...
Citizen Science | Tim Wessels
October 23, 2018 01:21 - 50 minutes - 67.1 MBNestled along side of the majestic St. John's Bridge, you'll find some magic. Tim Wessels is a Portland beekeeper known for his efforts to improve honey bee health and breed queens that are acclimated to the Pacific Northwest. His love for science and curiosity for bees have given him ample reason to keep busy in his retirement. At Green Anchors, Tim has found a place to explore his research and be a part of an artistic community that shares his desire for ecological restoration and creativit...
Social Work of Social Insects | Beekeeping with Rachel Phariss
October 16, 2018 21:16 - 30 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat do crisis management for the acutely mentally ill and beekeeping have in common? More than you would think! In this episode I chat with Portland beekeeper & social worker Rachel Phariss. She has been working with bees for 4 years and has had some hilarious adventures along the way. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.waggleworkspdx.com/blog Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty Sound effects obtained f...
Hands on Beekeeping | Byron the Bee Man
October 08, 2018 20:14 - 19 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week Mandy talked with Byron the Bee Man, a commercial beekeeper from Louisiana. Byron got into bees when he was 18 and looking for work. His desire to learn and love for the bees has elevated him from working as a honey processor to saving bees all over his community and hauling bees across the country. His charismatic personality and hands on approach to working with the bees has brought him the attention of millions of viewers on social media. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blo...
Warre Cafe | Hive Inspection with Ken Matley
October 01, 2018 17:53 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin Mandy in Ken's Portland apiary for a hive inspection. They talked frame construction, tasted honey, Ken shared a wealth of fascinating insights on Warre hives and their creator, Emile Warre, and they contemplate the question "can beekeeping really keep you out of the cafe?" For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.waggleworkspdx.com/blog Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty
Police Escorted Swarm | Wei Chow
September 24, 2018 17:55 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode Mandy chats with her friend and fellow beekeeper, Wei Chow. They discussed swarm traps, brood diseases, mite treatments, and BEEKEEPER ANTHEMS. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.waggleworkspdx.com/blog Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty
Pollen Patties | In the kitchen with Bill Catherall
September 17, 2018 17:11 - 21 minutes - 30 MBA high protien diet can be beneficial for the bees! In this episode, Mandy and her guest Bill make protien suppliments for their bees to get them nice and fat for the winter months ahead. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.waggleworkspdx.com/blog Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty
Intro
September 17, 2018 17:03 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MBA poetic account of why I enjoy working with bees, and how I got my start in beekeeping. Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty