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Hive Mind the podcast for Beekeepers by a Beekeeper

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

This podcast serves to educate those interested in beekeeping or... Genus Apis overall. My upload cycle is inconsistent however I hope you find the available episodes informative and enjoy learning the science, history and behaviors of the worlds most important pollinator. 

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Episodes

Ep.11 World Bee Day

May 24, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Join me in this overdue episode for World Bee Day, as we review the causes and effects of the declining bee population. Credit intro: Dean Martin Credit outro: Malvina Reynolds 

Ep.11 Bees in Symbolism

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

This episode focuses on bees, their hives and their relation to life as a human. This was a listener requested episode, based on a small poll I held. As always if you have show suggestions- send us and email at [email protected]

Ep.10 Bees in Symbolism

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

This episode focuses on bees, their hives and their relation to life as a human. This was a listener requested episode, based on a small poll I held. As always if you have show suggestions- send us and email at [email protected]

Ep.10 Hornets and Wasps and Bees, oh my!

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Welcome back to Hive Mind, I hope everyone has been staying safe. In this episode I will be answering the life long question: "What are hornets and wasps, and what are they good for?"  I will also be covering information on the newly dubbed 'murder hornet.' 2020 has been one heck of a year hasn't it? 

Ep.9 Hornets and Wasps and Bees, oh my!

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Welcome back to Hive Mind, I hope everyone has been staying safe. In this episode I will be answering the life long question: "What are hornets and wasps, and what are they good for?"  I will also be covering information on the newly dubbed 'murder hornet.' 2020 has been one heck of a year hasn't it? 

Ep.8 Pollen varieties and their variations on Honey

February 29, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode I give an update on the bees, describe variations in honey and their causes; and even throw in some February trivia! Website link below! Hope you enjoy- https://dustycass.wixsite.com/hivemindapiary?fbclid=IwAR1oYxqZ1OGxxZLRQ092K0oQ9fPGdY395zLldaRt853Lp4AlPrxFkbD_594

Ep.9 Pollen varieties and their variations on Honey

February 29, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode I give an update on the bees, describe variations in honey and their causes; and even throw in some February trivia! Website link below! Hope you enjoy- https://dustycass.wixsite.com/hivemindapiary?fbclid=IwAR1oYxqZ1OGxxZLRQ092K0oQ9fPGdY395zLldaRt853Lp4AlPrxFkbD_594

Update! I'm still alive.

January 30, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MB

Hello everyone! Sorry for the hiatus, I've been busy the past few months however I am still around and I am still beekeeping.

Ep.7 Pt. 2 'A Brief History Lesson' Beekeeping in Early America through the Industrial Revolution

July 10, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this episode join me as I pay a salute to the Founding Colonies and the various methods they practiced while beekeeping.  A special thanks to Schoolhouse Rock for providing the intro to this episode, as well as thanks to the Founding Fathers and all of our service men and women who help uphold the freedoms those early colonists fought for so long ago.  Please help the podcast grow! Like and share us on Facebook at Plan Bee Apiary, and be sure to leave a five star review and any comments...

Ep.8 Beekeeping in Early America through the industrial revolution

July 10, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this episode join me as I pay a salute to the founding colonies and the various methods they practiced while beekeeping.  A special thanks to Schoolhouse Rock for providing the intro to this episode, as well as thanks to the Founding Fathers and all of our service men and women who help uphold the freedoms those early colonists fought for so long ago.  Please help the podcast grow! Like and share us on Facebook at Plan Bee Apiary, and be sure to leave a five star review and any comments...

Ep.8 Pt. 2 'A Brief History Lesson' Beekeeping in Early America through the industrial revolution

July 10, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this episode join me as I pay a salute to the founding colonies and the various methods they practiced while beekeeping.  A special thanks to Schoolhouse Rock for providing the intro to this episode, as well as thanks to the Founding Fathers and all of our service men and women who help uphold the freedoms those early colonists fought for so long ago.  Please help the podcast grow! Like and share us on Facebook at Plan Bee Apiary, and be sure to leave a five star review and any comments...

Ep.7 Pt. 2 'A Brief History Lesson' Beekeeping in Early America through the Industrial Revolution

July 10, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this episode join me as I pay a salute to the Founding Colonies and the various methods they practiced while beekeeping.  A special thanks to Schoolhouse Rock for providing the intro to this episode, as well as thanks to the Founding Fathers and all of our service men and women who help uphold the freedoms those early colonists fought for so long ago.  Please help the podcast grow! Like and share us on Facebook at Plan Bee Apiary, and be sure to leave a five star review and any comments...

Ep.7 Beekeeping in Northern Nevada

June 05, 2019 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

In this unscripted episode I will be talking about the hardships with beekeeping in the Northern Nevada climate (and our government), plus some differences I've noticed between Carniolan vs. Italian bees. 

Ep.6 Beekeeping in Northern Nevada

June 05, 2019 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

In this unscripted episode I will be talking about the hardships with beekeeping in the Northern Nevada climate (and our government), plus some differences I've noticed between Carniolan vs. Italian bees. 

Ep.6 Installing a new package of bees

March 08, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.4 MB

In this episode I will be detailing how to order or catch a swarm of bees and how to install them to their new hive home.  If you have any questions or episode ideas feel free to email me at [email protected]  Bee safe and bee happy!

Ep.5 Installing a new package of bees

March 08, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MB

In this episode I will be detailing how to order or catch a swarm of bees and how to install them to their new hive home.  If you have any questions or episode ideas feel free to email me at [email protected]  Bee safe and bee happy!

Ep.5 Happy New Year!

January 01, 2019 03:00 - 2 minutes - 958 KB

Just a quick episode to thank everyone for supporting the show, and a cheers for a prosperous new year!

Ep.4 What is the "Hive Mind?"

October 24, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this long overdue episode I will be taking a look at some of the most recent, as well as some past studies on the psychology and sociology of the bee and making comparisons to a hive in relation to ones brain.  As always if you enjoyed the show take a moment and share it with anyone who may be interested in beekeeping! As a quick side note, I would like to apologize for the lapse in how often I've been posting episodes, I earned a promotion at work and I haven't had much time to write o...

Ep.3 Pt.1 A Brief History Lesson

July 28, 2018 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MB

A crash course lesson on the very dynamic and intriguing history of beekeeping, as always if you enjoy the show feel free to share it!

Ep.3 A brief history lesson

July 28, 2018 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MB

A crash course lesson on the very dynamic and intriguing history of beekeeping, as always if you enjoy the show feel free to share it!

Ep.2 Equipment

June 11, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.14 MB

In this episode I cover some basic equipment needed to begin beekeeping, as well as some custom equipment I've made on my own. 

Ep.1 Introduction

May 25, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MB

The first episode of a podcast about beekeeping created by a beekeeper- for beekeepers, I hope to release longer episodes in the future covering a variety of topics on the subject of bees and the practice of keeping them. Enjoy! 

Ep.1 Introduction

May 25, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MB

The first episode of a podcast about beekeeping created by a beekeeper- for beekeepers, I hope to release longer episodes in the future covering a variety of topics on the subject of bees and the practice of keeping them. Enjoy!