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Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMoney Saving Hacks for BeekeepersWhat do NASA astronauts and backyard beekeepers have in common? They both know that honey bees don’t always follow the rules! This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping starts with a wild trip into space before welcoming Ben Cooper, a Pennsylvania beekeeper with more than 50 years of experience. _____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________Ben shares practical tips for reading frames, spotting queen and brood issues, identifying pests like small hive beetles, and figuring out...
2026-10-2243 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBest Beekeeping Invention of 2026Honey harvesting without the sticky mess? Yes, please! 🐝 On this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, Eric Bennett chats with Simon Mildred of Hivekeepers, an Australian innovator making honey extraction easier with clever reusable cassettes and a compact honey harvester. Less cleanup, less fuss, and more time enjoying the bees and their sweet stuff!_____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________First, Eric gets into the honey bee’s sneaky stinger, which can keep pumping venom even af...
2026-10-1540 min
Let's Talk LocalLet’s Talk Midterms with Mayor Eric JohnsonDallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the city's first responders need more funding, and they need it NOW! He's urging Dallas voters to vote "yes" on Proposition A, arguing that the funding is critical to public safety. On this episode of Let's Talk Local, Mayor Johnson breaks down why he believes Proposition A is so important, why the funding can't wait, and what he has to say to those opposing the measure.
2026-10-1446 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeA Beehive Is Your Backyard Pharmacy!What do you get when you combine a French beekeeper, illegal rooftop beehives in Manhattan, a legendary bee venom pioneer, and a healthy dose of curiosity? One seriously sweet episode of Bee Love Beekeeping! Host & beekeeper Eric Bennett, chats with Jean-François La Rivière, a beekeeper and apitherapy expert living in southwestern France, who shares the wild story of sneaking honey bees onto a New York City rooftop—black garbage bags and elevator rides included. _____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/•...
2026-10-0958 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeChallenges of Beekeeping In Wildfire AreaWhat happens when a surfer, a swarm of honey bees, and a wildfire-prone corner of Southern California collide? You get one heck of a beekeeping story! Eric Bennett sits down with Eli Lichter-Mark, a small commercial beekeeper managing hundreds of hives around Topanga and Malibu. Eli shares how he went from catching swarms and repeatedly killing off his colonies to building a real bee business—complete with forklifts, flatbeds, almond pollination, a honey kitchen, and plenty of opportunities to get stung. _____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! ht...
2026-10-0234 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeWinter Bee Prep & How to Make $$ Managing BeehivesIt’s episode 100!! And we’re celebrating with a whole lot of beekeeping, a whole lot of bees, and a guest who knows that being a beekeeper is basically a full-time workout—with honey supers instead of dumbbells! Ryan Griffeth returns to the show to talk winter bee prep, managing hives across Connecticut’s wildly different microclimates, and what it really takes to keep colonies healthy when the temperatures drop._____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________Ryan...
2026-09-2545 min
Shutter Nonsense: A Nature Photography PodcastUsing Nature Photography for Conservation with Eric BennettCan a landscape photograph do more than show people a beautiful place? And if you care deeply about wilderness, how do you move beyond saying it matters and actually become useful to the work of protecting it?
In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, we sat down with nature photographer, author, and conservationist Eric Bennett to talk about the relationship between photography and conservation. Eric shares how years of exploring Utah changed both the way he photographs and the way he thinks about wilderness, why he believes affection and reverence matter alongside legal protection, and how photographers can...
2026-09-221h 17
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeScottish Beekeeper Allergic to StingsHow To: Best way to find lost hive tools (she has 30 and they're all missing)!What do you do when you love beekeeping, make your living with bees, and your body has decided it would really rather you not get stung? You apparently keep going! This week we head to Scotland to meet full-time beekeeper Gael Wilkinson, who manages hives across the Kingdom of Fife while navigating unpredictable weather, Scottish seasons, and the occasional bee that apparently has a personal grudge._____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your...
2026-09-1839 min
JUST DO YOU.Episode 85 - Rewriting His Hallmark Ending with Jonathan BennettYou may know Jonathan Bennett as Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls. But in this candid, funny and refreshingly personal conversation, I sit down with the actor, host, producer, creator, husband, and LGBTQ+ advocate to meet the man beyond the iconic role.Jonathan opens up about the extraordinary career he once dreamed about as a kid — from finally making his Broadway debut in Spamalot, to returning to daytime television on General Hospital, hosting Halloween Wars, and helping reshape what love and representation can look like on Hallmark.But behind the career is a much more personal jo...
2026-09-1739 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow to Build a Beekeeping Business - Young Entrepreneur Tells AllWhat happens when a teenager thinks Beekeeping is going to be an easy way to make some money? In this episode, Jeremy Jensen shares the hilarious—and ultimately inspiring—story of how a fascination with bees turned into a full-blown career. _____________It's Time For Winter Bee Prep!$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________From free hive removals and stashing colonies in the bushes to working for an experienced beekeeper and eventually buying the business, Jeremy’s journey proves that sometimes the best...
2026-09-1132 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake2026 American Honey Queen - Bee Beards, Nationwide Travel, ExcitementGrab your bee suit and get ready to meet royalty! In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we sit down with Delanie Craighead, the American Honey Queen, to find out what it’s really like to wear the crown, travel the country, and talk nonstop about honey bees. Delanie shares how she became Queen, what goes into the competition, and some of the fun adventures that come with representing Beekeeping and Beekeepers across America._____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________But this isn’...
2026-09-0433 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeSan Diego Beekeeping Business - Money Making TipsWhat do Picasso paintings, bee dance-offs, and a swarm living on a greasy crane have in common? They’re all part of the wonderfully weird world of honey bees and beekeeping! In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we head to San Diego to meet Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey, who has turned 16 years of beekeeping experience into a creative, full-time business. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________We also explore the unique challenges of keeping bees in San Diego, wher...
2026-08-2837 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeAfricanized Bee Removals at NightGet ready to meet your match for Africanized bee expertise: third-generation beekeeper Monica King joins Bee Love Beekeeping host, Eric Bennett, to talk about wrangling "killer bees" in the 110-degree heat of southern Arizona. Monica shares her beekeeping secrets for night-time hive removals under red lanterns (bees hate white light and love drama). She explains why "hangry" honey bees get meaner during droughts, and reveals her go-to trick for spotting varroa mite infestations by popping open drone brood cells. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10...
2026-08-2131 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake21,000+ Bee Colonies Removed & SavedForget everything you thought you knew about swarm removal! This episode is a full-on myth-busting session with SoCal's own Bee Man Dan, a rescuer who's handled over 21,000 colonies and trained in Beekeeping the unconventional way: through his Kung Fu school, under Daoist and Buddhist monks. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________The internet gospel says "find the queen, box her, and the rest will follow." Dan says nope. After years of hands-on Swarm Removal, he discovered bees actually chase the brood ("the ba...
2026-08-1438 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeUpdate on Birth Control for Varroa Mites - NorroaWhat is "RNA Interference" and why are beekeepers calling it birth control for Varroa?In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we're buzzing into two topics that every beekeeper should know about. First, we tackle the sticky subject of glyphosate (Roundup®) and what the latest research says about its surprising effects on honey bees—from disrupting their gut health to changing the way they forage. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________Then we welcome Adam Pachl of GreenLight Biosciences to talk all thing...
2026-08-0730 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeVarroa Mites In Australia - Flow Hive's Cedar AndersonThis week's beekeeping adventure takes us to Byron Bay, Australia, where Flow Hive co-inventor Cedar Anderson gives us the buzz on life after Varroa mites invaded the continent. After a failed containment effort that saw thousands of hives burned, Australian beekeepers battled a brutal one-two punch of Varroa weakening colonies and small hive beetles finishing the job — sound familiar, fellow beekeepers? _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_____________The good news: things are stabilizing. But Australian beekeeping comes with its own wild twist: bee...
2026-07-3141 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake"Natural Nest Beekeeping" With Hippy Oregon BeekeepersThis week we're heading to Oregon to hang out with Joy and Eric McEwen, husband-and-wife beekeepers who've been at it together for 26 seasons and now tend around 650 colonies. They coined the term "natural nest beekeeping" to describe their whole philosophy: foundationless, paint-free, plastic-free hives, protected with a homemade beeswax-linseed-pine rosin sealant, queens raised in-house by their own sister bees instead of grafted or shipped in cages, and a Warré-inspired vertical hive design that lets the bees' own body heat pre-warm their winter honey stores. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/
2026-07-2440 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBee Stings: Lifesaving Information with Dr. Juanita Mora, MD2 Million Americans are allergic to bee stings. Do you know what to do for yourself, or someone else, when they have a severe reaction?We kick things off with eight bee sting facts that'll make you the most insufferable know-it-all at your next beekeeping club meeting. Did you know only lady bees can sting, that a detached stinger keeps pumping venom like a tiny horror-movie villain, or that bee venom is basically one superstar protein wearing a trench coat? You're welcome._____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: ML...
2026-07-1733 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeCould Varroa Resistant "California Bees" Hold Key To Solving The Problem?Buzzing with intrigue, this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping kicks off with spider venom playing mite assassin. Then the real fun begins: UC Riverside's Genesis Chong and Owen Wagner dish on their scrappy "Californian" hybrid bees, tough, hybridized survivors that shrug off Varroa infestations that would tank a typical commercial colony. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_________________For beekeepers tired of chemical treatments, this is the kind of hopeful buzz worth tuning in for.Turns out the secret isn't new ch...
2026-07-0938 min
Conversations with Rich BennettThe Remarkable Life of FBI Special Agent Eric RobinsonWhat happens when a Baptist pastor becomes an FBI Special Agent?In this unforgettable episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson to discuss one of the most fascinating career journeys you'll ever hear. After spending 12 years in ministry, Eric made the unexpected leap into the FBI, where he spent 24 years investigating financial crimes, terrorism, child exploitation, civil rights violations, and serving on the FBI SWAT team.Throughout the conversation, Eric shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories that reveal the emotional realities of law enforcement, the importance of compassion...
2026-07-061h 07
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeYAPPY Beeman Talks Bee Removals & Viral VideosYappy: "This will get me excommunicated from the bee community!"Firefighter by day, bee-whisperer by everything else — Yappy BeeMan joins the show fresh off a job (complete with a couple of fresh stings) to spill 15 years of beekeeping wisdom, chaos, and comedy. Yappy tells the wild story of how one shaky cell-phone video — where he caught a queen bare-handed, mid-recording, with nowhere to put her — rocketed his channel from 5,000 subscribers to a million views practically overnight. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_________________Fro...
2026-07-0244 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake"Condensing" Beehives - Why & HowBefore getting into the honey of it all, host Eric riffs on a string of bizarre highway mishaps — rolled-over bee trucks, a tofu spill, flaming ribeyes — proving that 2026 is just a weird year for cargo. Then the real magic begins: mechanical-engineer-turned-beekeeper Bill Hesbach drops some serious hive-mind wisdom on condensing hives, the practice of letting bees manage their own internal climate instead of beekeepers cranking up the ventilation. _____________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_________________Turns out our buzzy friends are basically tiny thermo...
2026-06-2641 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeRescuing Bees In Cornwall, EnglandHost Eric Bennett, travels across the pond to Cornwall, England, for a fascinating conversation with Molly Earl, full-time beekeeper and founder of Bees Off and The Rescued Bee. Molly specializes in live bee removals — rescuing honeybee colonies from chimneys, walls, flat roofs, and other structures — and has grown what started as a two-hive hobby into an operation managing roughly 300 beehives across mid-Cornwall. ______________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_________________The conversation covers her techniques, tools, the Cornwall beekeeping season, and pest management. Plus, Molly...
2026-06-1942 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeNaked & Afraid BeekeepingIn this fun episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett sits down with Tara Skubella and Darrin Reay — survivalists best known from Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid — to talk all things honey bees and beekeeping. The duo shares their passion project: a custom apitherapy bee hut built atop four Langstroth hives, where visitors breathe healing pheromones and soak up therapeutic vibrations without a single sting. ______________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10_________________Darren, a fabricator-turned-beekeeper with 13 hives and three consecutive winters of zero c...
2026-06-1138 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBee Venom Therapy • Drone Races • Making QueensHold onto your veils, because this week's episode is a wild ride through the wonderful world of beekeeping with Ohio-based guest Emily Mueller, a certified master herbalist, doctoral student, homeschooling mom of four, and — most importantly — a certified crazy bee lady. Beekeeper Emily schooled us on the art of drone races, the jaw-dropping healing powers of propolis for cavities and cold sores, and bee venom therapy, which she's been administering to herself and others for more than a decade.______________$10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/• Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10...
2026-06-0434 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeSecrets of Sustainable Beekeeping - With Beekeeper Michael ScottWhat happens when bees ignore your perfectly prepared swarm trap and instead move into a beat-up, broken-lidded box on a woodshed floor? Pure beekeeping magic, apparently. Host Eric Bennett, kicks off this episode with exactly that delightful chaos before welcoming guest Michael Scott from Indiana, Pennsylvania — a town whose name exists solely to confuse people. The two dive deep into sustainable beekeeping, covering everything from honey colors (light and citrusy tulip poplar vs. dark, rich knotweed) to the idea that the best beekeeper might just be the one who gets out of the bees' way an...
2026-05-2937 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeLong Langstroth Hive - Custom Designed, Hand Built, Hand MilledHeroic news for a bee truck traveling the mountains of Utah... Bees on the loose at the White House... And building a beautiful long lang hive!This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping features host Eric Bennett in conversation with Curtis "Jack Lumber" Nielsen, a first-year beekeeper from British Columbia, Canada, who dove headfirst into beekeeping by building his own custom hive from scratch. Rather than purchasing a standard setup, Jack designed and milled an impressive 80-inch long langstroth hive almost entirely from a single log harvested on his own property. Thick two-inch walls, spring-loaded recycled...
2026-05-2228 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake"My Biggest Beekeeping Mistakes" - Lauren DoningerBuckle up, honey lovers — this episode is a wild ride through the wonderfully chaotic world of beekeeping with Connecticut backyard beekeeper Lauren Doninger! Before diving into the conversation, host Eric drops ten mind-blowing facts about honey bees (spoiler: they might understand the concept of zero and play soccer). Then Lauren takes us through her approach to swarm catching, the vertical split technique, condensing hives, her biggest beekeeping mistakes and a ton more!She also gives us a peek into her utterly charming self-service honey stand, where neighbors stop by, grab a jar, and leave cash or...
2026-05-1535 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeTwo Best Ways to Split a Beehive - With Commercial Beekeeper Seth HomerWhat do a Massachusetts eviction standoff, a forklift disaster, and the secret to a thriving bee yard have in common? They all made an appearance in this week's absolutely buzzing episode of Bee Love Beekeeping! Host Eric Bennett kicked things off with a wild news story about a beekeeper who showed up to a $1.9 million home eviction with a truck full of hives — and yes, things went exactly as chaotically as you'd imagine. Then Eric welcomed Utah commercial beekeeper Seth Homer, whose family operation grew from his dad overhearing a gardening class conversation about honey be...
2026-05-0736 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHoney Lemonade, Honey Kettle Corn, Honey Straws • Sticky Bee Honey FarmsBob Ford of Sticky Bee Honey Farm in southern Minnesota is living proof that beekeepers never do anything halfway. What started as two hives quickly ballooned to 65–80 before his back had other ideas. Now running 40–45 hives, Bob shares the joys and heartbreaks of Minnesota beekeeping — where you can survive a brutal winter only to watch colonies mysteriously collapse during a "false spring" a few weeks later. He also gets real about varroa mite management, wind exposure, and the sad reality of neighboring beekeepers who just let their bees die every year and buy new packages in the...
2026-04-3040 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping On Orcas Island With Beekeeper Brian SchmitzBrian Schmitz keeps bees on Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands — a place so peaceful and remote that residents refer to trips to the mainland as "going to America." A pandemic-era beekeeper turned 30-colony operator, Brian navigates a uniquely temperate maritime climate where the ocean acts as a natural air conditioner. He's also the reigning salmon derby champion at his local American Legion post, a title unchallenged since 2019 — and yes, he's proud of it.The real action comes when yellow jackets enter the picture. Brian and host Eric Bennett dig into one of the Paci...
2026-04-2436 min
More Than TeethSleep Apnea at 25: Maxillary Expansion with Eric EberlyDr. Bennett interviews his patient, Eric Eberly, about treating sleep-disordered breathing and airway underdevelopment. Eric describes being diagnosed with sleep apnea at 25 while weighing 280 pounds, relying on a poorly titrated CPAP, using 2–3 energy drinks daily for years, and suffering from chronic headaches and migraines. Following a chiropractor referral, Dr. Bennett diagnosed an underdeveloped maxilla and initiated airway development therapy in 2023, which included a Replenish water bottle, maxillary expansion with a facemask, mouth taping, and, later, a tongue-tie release. When life interrupted in-office treatment, Eric continued at home with intensive stretching, myofunctional habits, nasal breathing, di...
2026-04-2329 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeDr. Sammy Ramsey - Nat Geo's "Secrets of the Bees"Beekeeping Advice from Dr. Sammy Ramsey!In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett welcomes Dr. Samuel (Sammy) Ramsey — PhD entomologist, National Geographic Explorer, and producer of the new Disney+ and Hulu documentary series Secrets of the Bees. Dr. Ramsey shares what it was like collaborating with James Cameron and National Geographic, how filmmakers captured never-before-seen footage inside a beehive using endoscopy cameras and high-speed rigs, and what it meant to contribute both as a scientist and a vocalist to the project. The conversation then dives deep into honey bee health: th...
2026-04-1636 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBee Truck Rollover - Rescue Effort & Viral VideoHow do you reach out to local beekeepers to help save millions of bees after their transport truck jackknifes?In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett welcomes Tristen Tartaglia, a Southern Oregon beekeeper and owner of Southern Oregon Swarms, to share her remarkable story of saving millions of bees after a major truck accident.Tristen is deeply embedded in the local beekeeping community, performing 60–120 cutouts per year — including chemical-free removals of yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets.The episode also features a fascinating science segment on the waggle dance, revealing that bees...
2026-04-1042 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeFake Honey • 70% Bee Loss • ABF President Debbie Seib"There is no such thing as ORGANIC U.S. honey!" Honey Dumping. Fake Honey & Much more with ABF President, Debbie Seib.The episode features beekeeper, Debbie Seib, president of the American Beekeeping Federation, who shares her decades-long journey from beginner to industry leader, offering insight into running a large-scale beekeeping operation and the realities of working closely with honey bees.Throughout the conversation, Debbie emphasizes that successful beekeeping relies heavily on education, mentorship, and adaptability. She discusses common challenges beekeepers face, such as seasonal food shortages, parasite management like varroa mites, and unpredictable environmental conditions...
2026-04-0245 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow to Make Money Selling Honey, While Balancing Family Life and BeekeepingMaking money selling honey takes business smarts! Catch all the Do's and Don'ts this week as we wrap up a two-part conversation with beekeeper, Danielle Brooks, founder of Honey Truck in St. Augustine, Florida. Danielle is a former family photographer turned full-time honey entrepreneur who runs a brick-and-mortar shop, farmers market operation, and wholesale distribution business. All while taking care of two children and 10 beehives.In this episode, she covers the practical side of selling honey — from packaging and customer retention to knowing when to say no to a big opportunity — plus shares some hard-won wisd...
2026-03-2637 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakePro Secrets: How to Make Money Selling HoneyWhat does it take to make money selling honey? It's Marketing 101 for beekeepers! This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping features an interview with Danielle Brooks, whose experience turning a small beekeeping hobby into a real honey business, is full of invaluable information for all beekeepers. Most beekeepers undervalue their product and underestimate the importance of knowing who they're selling to. Brooke draws on her background in photography and communications to talk about storytelling as a sales tool: knowing your honey's origin, its seasonal character, and the beekeepers behind it gives you something to say that...
2026-03-1937 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeRemoving Varroa Mites from Honey Bees Without ChemicalsHost Eric Bennett reaches out all the way to Gloucestershire, England to have a discussion with Stuart Roweth, beekeeper and inventor of Bee Gym and Bee Gym Slim. Stuart is on a mission to help bees fight back against varroa without chemicals. He walks us through his beekeeping journey, from receiving his first swarm in a cardboard box to developing the Bee Gym, a mechanical device that encourages bees to groom varroa mites off themselves using small flippers, spikes, and wires. The episode also features an Inside the Hive segment exploring how bees regulate summer...
2026-03-1239 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeThe Final 4 Decisions New Beekeepers Need To Make (Part 3)In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett wraps up a three-part conversation with Mann Lake's Kim and Steph — two experienced and enthusiastic beekeepers — covering the final entries on their top 10 list of decisions to make before getting into beekeeping. The discussion covers mindset, fear of stings, how many hives to start with, long-term goal setting, predator protection, and what to do with your honey. The episode also features an "Inside the Hive" segment on beeswax, plus Kim and Steph's hilarious — and slightly harrowing — story about a live TikTok inspection gone wrong.VIDEO...
2026-03-0622 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake10 Decisions BEFORE Starting Beekeeping (Pt. 2)What gear do beginning beekeepers need? What PPE do you need? Where do you place your hives? Where do you buy your bees? Smokers? Hive tools? All of these questions, and more, are answered here in Part 2 of our discussion with beekeepers, Kim & Steph. The "Inside the Hive" segment highlights the honey bee waggle dance, including new research showing individual bees navigate far more precisely than the dance itself can communicate.The episode concludes with a candid look at beekeeping philosophy, from treatment-free approaches to conventional varroa management. Steph shares a hard-learned lesson from losing...
2026-02-2630 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake10 Decisions To Make BEFORE You Start BeekeepingDon't Start Beekeeping Until You Have Made These 10 Decisions (Part 1)Host Eric Bennett sits down with Kim and Steph — seasoned beekeepers and popular TikTok content creators — to kick off an exciting multi-episode series covering the 10 most important decisions aspiring beekeepers need to make before taking the leap into beekeeping. Kim and Steph bring years of hands-on experience working with honey bees, and their enthusiasm and practical wisdom make this an essential listen for anyone considering starting their beekeeping journey. The episode also features a fascinating "Inside the Hive" educational segment on swarming behavior, that...
2026-02-2028 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeautiful Experiences From A First Year Montana Beekeeper... That Loves Honey BeesIn this heartfelt and information-packed episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we begin with an important update on new research revealing that neonicotinoid pesticides are even more harmful to honeybees than previously understood. Every beekeeper needs this information. From there, we head “Inside the Hive” to explore one of nature’s most fascinating transformations: how a queen bee and a worker bee start as identical eggs, and how just three days of royal jelly determines a worker bee's destiny. We also dive into the dramatic piping and dueling of emerging queen bees.Then, in a special Valent...
2026-02-1239 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeLive From NAHBE Interview With Josh Scott - Seasoned BeekeeperBeekeeping Winterization, Mentors, Varroa, Single Brood Management, Swarms, Advice for New Beekeepers... This episode is packed!In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we dive deep into the world of honeybees and the humans who care for them. From a poetic opening that celebrates the harmony of the hive to practical, boots-on-the-ground advice, this episode blends wonder with real-world beekeeping wisdom.We kick off a new weekly segment, Inside the Hive, exploring how bees survive winter by clustering, vibrating to generate heat, and carefully managing their honey stores. Then, recorded live from the North American...
2026-02-0533 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake101 Beekeeping Tips With Deb KlughersIn this information-packed episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we welcome master beekeeper Deborah Klughers for a rapid-fire deep dive into practical, real-world beekeeping. Building off her legendary “100+ tips” for beekeepers presentation, Deb shares hard-earned lessons on feeding strategies, hive stands, smoker safety, mite monitoring, drone brood management, and even the controversial—but fascinating—role of bee venom in beekeeper health.From her favorite baggie feeder system and why warm syrup matters, to a cautionary tale about toxic cinder blocks and treated pallets, Deb emphasizes that small management decisions can have life-or-death consequences for honey bee colonies...
2026-01-3046 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping Hobby Gone Too Far!In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of honey bees, looking at how bees communicate, work together, and inspire humans—from scientists to everyday beekeepers. The show opens with a brief reflection on honey bees as masters of collective intelligence, followed by intriguing research suggesting that bees and their mathematical communication may even offer insights for extraterrestrial intelligence studies.The conversation then turns to Sung Lee, a passionate beekeeper whose backyard experiment in beekeeping grew into a full-blown obsession. What began as a way to help garden pollination evolved into managing more than 100 hives and producing th...
2026-01-2338 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow Much Do You Really Know About Honey Bees & Beekeeping?Conversation with Dr. Jason Graham, Ph.D. Questions asked and answered.In this episode, we kick off our coverage from the North American Honey Bee Expo with an in-depth and surprisingly entertaining conversation with entomologist and beekeeper Dr. Jason “Dr. J” Graham. Recorded live on the bustling expo floor, this episode blends science, storytelling, and practical beekeeping insight.Dr. Graham shares his unconventional journey from high school dropout to PhD, and how a single beekeeping class sparked a lifelong passion for honey bees. From there, the discussion dives deep into the inner workings of the hive...
2026-01-1532 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeInside The Mind of a Commercial Beekeeper - 2026 PreviewIn this episode, we reconnect with Chris Hyatt, past president of the American Honey Producers Association and a lifelong commercial beekeeper managing 18,000 colonies across North Dakota, California, and Washington. Chris returns to give an unfiltered look at the state of commercial beekeeping after one of the most challenging years on record.The conversation opens with a reflection on devastating winter losses, where even the most experienced operators saw colonies wiped out despite best management practices. Chris explains why there is no single cause—amitraz resistance, viral loads, pesticide exposure, weather, and management variables all intertwine to create wh...
2026-01-0833 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping's Biggest Challenges - "North American Bee Strategy"In this episode, we kick off Season 3 by diving deep into the North American Bee Strategy with special guest Matt Mulica of the Honey Bee Health Coalition. Together, we explore the biggest challenges facing honey bees and beekeepers today—and what’s being done across the U.S. and Canada to address them.From Varroa mites and emerging threats like Tropilaelaps, to honey fraud, beekeeping economics, pesticides, forage, and applied research, this is a wide-ranging and practical conversation for beekeepers of all experience levels.Along the way, we discuss why “live and let die” is not a Va...
2026-01-0334 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeTreating Hay Fever With Bee Products - Apitherapy with Dr. Stefan Stangaciu, Pt. 3"Desensitization" is the key, but how is it applied?In this final installment of the Apitherapy series, we return to Romania to sit down once more with Dr. Stefan Stangaciu, MD, beekeeper and one of the world’s leading authorities on apitherapy. Building on the foundation laid in episodes 250 and 251, this conversation takes a deep dive into how bee products can be used to support the body in cases of seasonal allergies and hay fever.Dr. Stangaciu explains the science behind pollen allergies, distinguishing between airborne anemophilous pollen and the heavier pollen collected by...
2025-12-2622 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow to Treat Burns With Honey - Plus Bee Venom Therapy, Pt. 2Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Stefan Stangaciu:In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we discuss the step-by-step approach to treating burns with honey. Then we shift to bee venom therapy to treat all kinds of illnesses, including Lyme Disease, Cancer, Chronic Pain, and more.TakeawaysHoney has hygroscopic properties that aid in wound healing.Drinking water before consuming honey prevents stomach irritation.Honey can block free radicals and reduce burn pain.Proper application of honey can lead to minimal scarring.Bee venom therapy can stimulate the nervous system and improve blood flow...
2025-12-1833 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMiracles of Propolis - Apitherapy with Dr. Stefan Stangaciu, Pt. 1Join host Eric Bennett and Dr. Ștefan Stangaciu, MD from Romania. Dr. Stangaciu is the world’s leading authority on apitherapy, as well as being a beekeeper, medical doctor, and president of the International Federation of Apitherapy. In part 1 of this series, we learn why propolis, pollen and bee-derived extracts often outperform honey for healing, how to extract and handle honey for medicinal use, and practical ways beekeepers and families can use propolis safely. The conversation delves into the medicinal uses of these products, their extraction methods, and practical applications for everyday health issues. D...
2025-12-1136 min
Conversations with Rich BennettWhy Quality Merch Beats Trash Trinkets with Eric TurneyFormer bartender and opiate addict Eric Turney hit multiple rock bottoms, including jail and failed treatment attempts, before a surprise wake up call changed everything. When he and his partner learned they were expecting their first child, Eric decided he was done burning bridges. He got serious about 12 step recovery and took a chance on a new life as an entry level sales rep at a small promotional products company. Today, Eric is the President and Sales and Marketing Director of The Monterey Company, a custom branded merch company founded in 1989 that creates p...
2025-12-051h 02
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMann Lake CEO Opens Up About The Company and IndustryIn this rich and wide-ranging conversation, host Eric Bennett, welcomes Rob Wright, CEO of Mann Lake, for an honest and surprisingly personal look at the current state of the beekeeping industry. From swarm-catching mishaps and hive cutouts to global honey tastings and the future of bee health, this episode blends practical insights, industry updates, and stories that every beekeeper—from hobbyist to commercial operator—will relate to.Rob shares what he’s learned from four years of active beekeeping, how Mann Lake has transformed under new family ownership, and why bee nutrition is becoming one of the...
2025-12-0434 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping Industry Overview, Threats & NewsIn this episode of Be Love Beekeeping, Eric and Bee Culture editor Jerry Hayes break down the aftermath of the 2024–25 winter honey bee die-off, where roughly 1.6 million colonies were lost. They discuss how Varroa-spread viruses, weak mite management, nutrition challenges, climate stress, and migratory pollination all converged to push colonies past their limits. A central message emerges: beekeepers at every level must sample for Varroa, treat based on data, rotate treatments to avoid resistance, and sample again. The conversation expands to new pressures on beekeeping, including yellow-legged hornets, the lingering threat of Asian giant hornets, an...
2025-11-2935 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeFire Engulfs Entire Beekeeping Business - What Now?In this deeply moving episode of Be Love Beekeeping, we meet Utah commercial beekeeper Prenten Frazier of Beehive State Honey, whose 5-generation family operation was recently devastated by a catastrophic warehouse fire. Prenten shares the gut-wrenching 4:30 a.m. phone call no beekeeper ever wants, the shock of watching 37,000 square feet of buildings, wax, equipment, and a year’s honey harvest go up in flames—and the incredible story of how firefighters, fellow beekeepers, and strangers stepped in to help save his bees and his business. Along the way, we hear about his passion for cold-extracted hone...
2025-11-2141 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeCedar Anderson, Co-Inventor of Flow Hive & Super LifterLearn How to Lift a Heavy Honey Super With ONE Hand.This episode of Be Love Beekeeping opens with a poetic reflection on honeybees and the sometimes-clumsy humans who care for them, then pivots into a very real problem most beekeepers know too well: heavy lifting and exhausting honey harvests. After a sobering Arizona news story about a tragic bee-transport accident and a look at emerging research on the mental health benefits of beekeeping, the conversation “heads down under” to Byron Bay, Australia.Host Eric Bennett sits down with Cedar Anderson, co-founder of Flow...
2025-11-1533 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeCommercial Queen Bee Producer - Tips & Secrets to SuccessGENETICS MATTER! Host, Eric Bennett takes us from poetic honeybee musings straight into the practical world of queen bee production on Hawaiʻi Island. After a heartwarming news segment about 9-year-old beekeeper Nicholas Bard and the Santa Rosa community pushing back on an outdated city ordinance, Eric sits down with Rebeca Krones of Hawaiian Queen Company in Captain Cook. Rebecca explains why Hawaiʻi is one of the best places on the planet to raise queen bees, how controlled genetics (via Dr. Joe Latshaw) produce gentle but hard-working stock, what their year-round queen br...
2025-11-0632 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeTreatment-Free Beekeeping, Why & How?Host Eric welcomes Kevin O’Connor of Bee Boys Apiary from Waiohinu on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi to talk about what many consider one of the spiciest topics in beekeeping: treatment-free, regenerative beekeeping. Before the interview, Eric shares a fascinating new study on the waggle dance, showing that bees don’t just pass on direction and distance—they actually integrate dance information with their own cognitive map of the landscape to anticipate landmarks and fly more efficiently.Kevin walks us through the philosophy behind his 100% treatment-free beekeeping business: no plastic, no feeding, no foundat...
2025-10-3047 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow to Make Money Beekeeping - Wisdom from a 50 Year Commercial Beekeeper!What can you learn from a 50 year beekeeper? Chuck Kutik opens up about everything he has learned about beekeeping and making money in the business of bees, over the years. In this engaging episode, host Eric Bennett welcomes Chuck, a 50-year veteran commercial beekeeper from New York. Chuck opens up about the fascinating life of bees, the business side of beekeeping, and what it takes to balance passion, profit, and pollination. From moving thousands of hives for blueberry pollination to dealing with bears, yellow jasmine, and lightning strikes, Chuck’s stories blend humor, humility, and de...
2025-10-2334 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeNorroa: "Birth Control for Varroa Mites"Has Varroa met it's match? Is there really a birth control for mites?Beekeepers celebrate with this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping! We start with a love letter to honeybees and the beekeepers who tend them, then head to the Bee Love newsroom: small hive beetle turns up in southeast Alaska for the first time, and West Virginia considers a statewide Beekeeping Rights Bill that would centralize apiary regulations and protect beekeepers. Our main segment features Eric Walgren and Adam Pachl from GreenLight Biosciences on Narroa, a new RNA treatment that prevents Varroa...
2025-10-1732 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMaking Mead & Money With Beekeeping - Guest Rick ReaultMassachusetts beekeeper and entrepreneur Rick Reault (New England Beekeeping /The Colony) joins Eric for a deep, joyful dive into bees and business—from his first disastrous mead batch to an award-winning traditional made with Japanese knotweed honey and bourbon-barrel aging. Rick demystifies the mead making process (must temps around 60–65°F, 6–8 weeks of ferment, a year of patient aging), then maps how he turned a backyard beekeeping hobby into a diversified honey operation: honey wholesale and retail, classes, apothecary goods, candles, and seasonal pollination. You’ll hear a practical revenue framework (“five ways to make $20k”), the realities...
2025-10-0938 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping On Kangaroo Island - No Varroa MitesFrom a Varroa-free outpost off Australia’s southern coast, beekeeper Shawn Hinves of Kangaroo Island shares how a family operation running 350 hives of pure Ligurian honey bees navigates biosecurity, fire recovery, and the realities of modern beekeeping. The episode opens with practical fall prep—feed heavy in cold climates, consider insulation, and always test and treat for mites—before diving into global news on the EPA’s approval of an RNA-based Varroa treatment. Then we travel to Kangaroo Island, where strict ferry inspections, proposed wash-down stations, and community vigilance aim to keep Varroa off the island...
2025-10-0329 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow to Save the Honey Bees, and Butterflies, and Other PollinatorsOpening was recorded at Apimondia in Copenhagen. This episode blends field notes and a feel-good interview with Elsa Gallagher of the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. Practical beekeeping takeaways: habitat is the foundation for bees, and forage diversity consistently outperforms monocultures. Gallagher explains how her team equips landowners with locally adapted seed mixes: a native “picture” bordered by a clover-rich “bee mix,” free for 2–25 acre projects and cost-share above that. She outlines city and campus pathways, from park strips to roadside plantings, stressing the power of local champions. For small yards, the advice is simple: mo...
2025-09-2834 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeehive Winter Prep, Amitraz Resistance & Crazy Beekeeping Stories"It was sheer panic!" That's how Amber explains her wild & crazy beekeeping story.In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we open with a poetic ode to honeybees and a couple of “beekeeper bloopers,” then sit down with Amber Leach, North American Sales Manager at Veto-Pharma.We dig into Varroa Integrated Pest Management (IPM): why testing before and after treating matters, how to avoid resistance through rotation and correct use, and what’s new in Apivar 2.0.Amber breaks down Varroa EasyCheck (alcohol wash, sugar roll, CO₂), shares high-altitude lessons from 7,500 ft, and explains why comm...
2025-09-1837 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMore Ways To Make $$ From Your Honey Bees - Hawaiian Beekeeper Katie MetzgerHow many sources of income do your beehives produce? If it's just honey sales and a few wax products, you will want to listen to this episode!In this week's Bee-Love Beekeeping, we explore the magic of honeybee navigation and take a trip to Hawaii’s North Shore to meet beekeeper Katie Metzger, founder of Hanai Hives.We kick off with a look at groundbreaking research on honeybee eyesight, revealing how these incredible insects read the polarized sky to travel miles and return home without losing their way—even on cloudy days. Then, we dive into...
2025-09-1236 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeNew Beehive Design - 120 R-Value, Twice The HoneyThis episode features a beekeeper-engineer’s quest to copy what a honey bee colony does naturally in a hollow tree—and to put that into a production hive. Alex Gamberoni of Primal Bee, shares how repeated winter losses drove him and his co-founder to model nest shape, airflow, and dew point, ultimately designing the insulated, trapezoidal “Primal Bee” nest that aims to reduce winter losses (reported
2025-09-0448 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeVery Natural Beekeeping In ScotlandWorking With Bees instead of Managing Bees. In this episode, Eric takes us across the pond to southwest Scotland for a heartfelt conversation with Titanilla Kiss, a natural beekeeper originally from Budapest, Hungary.Tita shares her journey from hospitality to beekeeping, the mentorship that shaped her early days, and how she now tends her colonies in the challenging, ever-changing Scottish climate. With a philosophy rooted in observation, respect, and balance, she blends natural remedies, herbal tonics, and even mushroom extracts into her beekeeping practice—all while honoring the bees’ resilience and life cycles.🌼 What You’ll Hear i...
2025-08-2851 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeThe Future of BeekeepingThis episode of Bee Love Beekeeping takes listeners on a journey from the ancient art of beekeeping to the frontiers of agricultural technology. Host Eric Bennett sits down with Eliyah Radzyner of Beewise to discuss the urgent need for innovation in hive care—especially as North America faces devastating colony losses.Eliyah shares his personal journey into beekeeping, the “aha moment” that computers could manage hives better than he could, and the creation of Beewise’s BeeHome— "Half Hive, Half Robot," that can monitor, diagnose, and treat colonies remotely. By tackling the three biggest beekeeper challenges—distance, timing, and...
2025-08-2241 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeDr. Thomas Seeley Pt. 2: 10 Unusual Bee BehaviorsFeatured Guest: Dr. Tom Seeley – Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, renowned honey bee researcher, and author of six influential books including Honeybee Democracy and Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz Runners. In this fascinating conclusion to our conversation with renowned honeybee biologist Dr. Tom Seeley, we journey deep into the intricate world of honey bee behavior, decision-making, and hive life. Every beekeeper needs to hear this!From the poetic dance of foraging to the precise mechanics of swarming, Dr. Seeley reveals what decades of research have uncovered about one of nature’s most sophisticated societies.
2025-08-1532 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeDr. Thomas Seeley On Bee Behavior, Swarm Piping, Bee Lining, MoreFeatured Guest: Dr. Tom Seeley – Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, renowned honey bee researcher, and author of six influential books including Honeybee Democracy and Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz Runners.🐝 Topics Covered:The difference between Langstroth hives and natural bee homesCollective intelligence in bees and parallels to the human brainWorker bee piping: how to know when a swarm is about to launchBee lining/Bee hunting: how to track wild honey bee colonies using this ancient techniqueNatural hive insulation and its benefits for overwinteringEarly experiments with dissecting bee treesVarroa control and genetics-based resistance methodsThe behavioral genius of ho...
2025-08-0838 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow To Make The World's Best Creamed HoneyIn this delightfully global episode, host Eric Bennett heads to Denmark (virtually!) to meet Lars Fischer and Sophus Knusen — two passionate hobby beekeepers with world-class honey and hearts full of beekeeping joy. From getting stung below the eye to winning the award for best honey in the world, these friends share their love of bees, their Danish-style queen rearing techniques, and their winning formula for perfectly creamy spring honey. We also dive into the incredible story of Apimondia, the world’s largest beekeeping congress — coming to Copenhagen this September — and get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s i...
2025-07-3140 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping, Submarines & Mental WellnessIn this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett sits down with Joshua Diggins, a Florida beekeeper, Navy veteran, and branch manager for Mann Lake. Josh shares fascinating insights on how submarines and beehives are surprisingly similar. Before the interview, Eric highlights the mental health benefits of beekeeping, from reducing stress and anxiety to helping veterans and those with PTSD find mindfulness, connection, and purpose. Beekeeping programs have been used successfully in prisons, youth initiatives, and even healthcare as “green therapy.” Josh then discusses the unique challenges of beekeeping in Florida, including how to mana...
2025-07-2434 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeImportance of LOCAL Beekeeping With Guest, Mr. Ed (Jeff Horchoff) Welcome to the first full video episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, presented by Mann Lake! If you prefer to consume video versions of podcasts, you'll find us our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BeeLoveBeekeeping and video of this episode at https://youtu.be/lgdeWybgefk In this special debut, host Eric Bennett chats with one of the most beloved figures in the beekeeping community, Jeff Horchoff, better known as Mr. Ed. Jeff is a Louisiana beekeeper, YouTube personality with over 150,000 subscribers, and the caretaker of bees for a Benedictine monastery. Above all...
2025-07-1738 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHoney Bees vs. Native Bees... What every beekeeper needs to know.In this special episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we take a step away from our usual beekeeper interviews to explore an important and sometimes misunderstood topic: the relationship between honeybees and native bees. With headlines circulating like “Americans Are Saving the Wrong Bees” and “Honeybee Invasion,” it’s time to dig deeper into the science and separate fact from fear. Are honeybees really hurting native bees, or is the truth more nuanced?To help us answer that, we’re joined by Jennifer Michelle, a sustainable health strategist with a background in public health, epidemiology, and medical entomology. Jennifer off...
2025-07-1029 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeKeeping Bees In Single Deep Brood Boxes"Bees in the pants is never fun!" You'll find this, and other fun & enlightening quotes, in this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping.Host, Eric Bennett, welcomes experienced beekeeper John Stephens for a deep dive into a simplified, yet highly effective, approach to hive management—the single deep brood box system.But before we get to the honey and science, the show kicks off with a chuckle-worthy parody segment: “You Might Be a Beekeeper,” a hilarious twist on Jeff Foxworthy’s classic routine. With lines like “If you’ve apologized to a bee for getting stung… you might be a...
2025-07-0335 min
There Will Be BourbonCOL (Retired) Mike Bennett - Author and Former Green BeretFormer Green Beret and Author Mike Bennett drops by the virtual bar to discuss his latest book, Memoirs From The Druze. Prior to picking up the pen and authoring this along with the Warlock series, Mike did some really cool things every day Americans should learn and know more about. Mike, motivated by the Iran Hostage Crisis, joined the US Army and went through the Special Forces Qualification Course as a young Officer before it was a branch of full time service, spent time in Haiti and Bosnia prior to the GWOT kicking off which would take him into...
2025-06-302h 11
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeHow To: The World's Best Tasting HoneyWhere does the world's best tasting honey come from? How is it made?In this episode of Be Love Beekeeping, we kick it all off with another round of "why you might be a beekeeper," followed by a strange story about purple honey.Our guest is Virginia Webb, renowned for producing the world's best tasting honey. Virginia shares her insights on honey production, highlighting the significance of nectar sources like sourwood trees, and her multiple certifications in beekeeping.We discuss her winning entries in the Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest and her role...
2025-06-2632 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping in New Zealand • Beekeeping HeadlinesIn this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping we have the pleasure of going all the way to New Zealand to have a discussion with a beekeeper who doesn't like honey! What?! Sarah Cross lives and takes care of her honey bees in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand. She actually started her career managing 250 hives, but now is more into education, hive management, consulting, and writing about bees. We discuss Manuka honey, varroa, IPM, and Sarah's favorite wild & crazy beekeeping moments. Above all else, she recommends the Three C's of beekeeping: Stay COOL, CALM & COLLECTED. In...
2025-06-1936 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeMillions of Bees Saved After Truck Rollover - Beekeepers To The RescueWhat happens when a truck, carrying 300 beehives, rolls off the side of the road? Mass chaos, bewildered law enforcement, stings... and a few heroic beekeepers. This is what happened recently in norther Washington State. Our guest on this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping is Derek Condit, just one of the rescuers who helped save those millions of honey bees, and restore some order to the scene. The details are fascinating! In this episode, we also get a brief synopsis of the great bee die-off of 2025, complete with what you should be doing to protect your...
2025-06-1227 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeResearch on Bee Die-Off • Beekeeping in Newfoundland - 7 Months in ClusterNEWS FLASH: Research results on the 2025 American honey bee die off! The results can help every beekeeper.Then we go to the great white north for a discussion with Raylynn White from Bee Haven to discuss beekeeping in Newfoundland - the unique challenges posed by the local climate and the successful avoidance of Varroa mites.She highlights her innovative work in correctional facilities, where she teaches inmates about beekeeping, fostering mindfulness and respect. Rae Lynn also emphasizes the importance of community and kindness in beekeeping clubs, sharing her experiences that led to the creation of...
2025-06-0640 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping in Nigeria - Harvesting Honey at NightWhat is beekeeping like in Nigeria? It must be different, and certainly there are some similarities and much to be learned. Our guest in this episode is Mr. Osita Anumene who runs Slasita Farm and apiary near Abuja, Nigeria. We will talk about their aggressive bees, the types of hive designs they use, bee forage, and honey production. We learn their techniques for catching swarms, and of course top it all of with a wild & crazy beekeeping story or two. Why harvest honey at night? Find out in this truly unique episode. It's all about...
2025-05-2924 min
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeBeekeeping with Children - Have Fun, Be SafeBeekeeping with the kids; it can be fun and safe! Our guest on this episode is hobby beekeeper, Cindy Elsenbeck from New York, USA. She loves her honey bees and loves sharing her passion with her grandchildren.She discusses the importance of overcoming fears associated with bees, the role of protective gear, and the educational value of observation hives. Cindy also highlights the special bond she has developed with her granddaughters through beekeeping, sharing fun stories and valuable lessons learned along the way. The discussion emphasizes the incredible nature of honeybees and the...
2025-05-2339 min
Conversations with Rich BennettYou Matter: Mental Health Reflections from Rich BennettIn this heartfelt solo episode, Rich Bennett opens up about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and why we need to talk openly and compassionately about mental health struggles. Rich shares alarming statistics, personal stories from past guests, and practical steps we can all take to make a difference in our communities. This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s okay to not be okay, and that support, healing, and hope are always within reach.Main Topics: The origins and purpose of Mental Health Awaren...
2025-05-0213 min
The Deal Table#12 | Eric Bennett: He Managed $10B. Now He Funds Brain Science.Eric Bennett managed $10 billion as a chief investment officer before deciding the most interesting returns were in the brain.More on Eric Bennett and this episode: thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/eric-bennettHe co-founded Talison Wealth Management and served as its chief investment officer, then became founding executive director of the Brain Performance Institute at the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth in 2013, where he raised more than $105 million, built a new facility and served over 50,000 people. In early 2025 he launched Brain Capital Partners and the Brain Super Fund.The underwriting is the interesting part. Biotech...
2025-04-241h 15
Conversations with Rich BennettUnlocking Personality Secrets with Eric GeeSponsored by Chesapeake Podcast NetworkHave you ever wondered what your personality reveals about you? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, we dive deep into the fascinating world of personality types with educator and author Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality.Eric introduces his unique personality framework, breaking away from traditional systems like Myers-Briggs. Instead, he uses animal archetypes—from foxes and peacocks to dolphins and bears—to help people understand themselves and others in a fun, relatable way.Together, we explore how personality shapes rela...
2025-01-311h 01
Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann LakeJerry Hayes - Bee Culture Magazine EditorIn this engaging episode, we explore the vibrant world of beekeeping and honey bees. From humorous anecdotes about Texas beekeepers to deep dives into challenges faced by modern apiculture, this episode has it all. Host Eric Bennett welcomes Jerry Hayes, editor of Bee Culture Magazine, to discuss pressing issues like, who can you trust for beekeeping advice on social media. Key Topics Discussed: Why you might be a beekeeper! Murder Hornets. UK outlawing neonics. Honey Bee Health Coalition. Practical tips for new and seasoned beekeepers.
2025-01-0242 min
Conversations with Rich BennettThe New Frontier in Autism Treatment with Dr. Eric WeissSponsored by CleverCat MarketingIn this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Dr. Eric Weiss, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, joins Rich to discuss the groundbreaking potential of stem cell therapy in autism treatment. Dr. Weiss, founder of North Florida Stem Cells and co-author of Educating Marston, shares his personal journey with his son, Marston, and the transformative impact of stem cell therapy on his life. He dives into the science behind umbilical cord blood, how stem cells target brain inflammation, and why this approach could revolutionize treatment for autism and other neurodegenerative...
2024-11-081h 02
Transaction TalkEmployment Issues for Small Businesses with Todd BennettAs a business owner, there are foundational concepts of employment law that are important for you to know. During this episode, we are joined by Todd Bennett, from Bennett and Belfort. Specializing in employment law matters for both employers and employees. He joins us to discuss important issues facing business owners as they navigate relationships between employers and employees. We begin our conversation by differentiating between non-competes and solicitation agreements. Next, we delve into wage-per-hour laws, and advice for employers according to termination, suspension, and why it is valuable to build a strong relationship with an employment lawyer. Hear...
2024-08-3026 min
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography PodcastThe Importance of Space, Stillness and Silence in Landscape Photography | Eric Bennett & David ThompsonIn a world where the constant noise of digital notifications attempts to claim our attention, seeking out space, stillness, and silence can be a radical act. On episode 368, we take a deep dive into Eric Bennett's new photography book and examine how reconnecting with nature can foster a deeper engagement with one's artistic process and personal well-being.
Resources Mentioned on the Episode This Week:
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Purchase Eric's book, "Space Stillness Silence"
Check out Eric's fun YouTube show, Brews N' Views
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Photographers Recommended This Week by David Thom...
2024-05-061h 31
The Minot Business PodcastNick Holwegner & Eric Johnson | The Minot Business Podcast 073The Minot Business Podcast is Presented by Bennett Creative Media.
Episode 073 of The Minot Business Podcast we chat with Nick Holwegner & Eric Johnson, co-owners of Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Nick, Eric and Easton discuss going from a home brewery to a brick and mortar, how to start your distribution, creating an experience for your patrons and more.
Tune in next week for episode 074 of The Minot Business Podcast
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2024-02-0745 min
The Greg Bennett ShowEric Abecassis - CEO of HumanGo.AI, transforming the way athletes train, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence.Support The Show at:
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Eric Abecassis a world leader at the crossroads of technology and sport.
From being a software engineer to pioneering a digital shift in sports training through AI, he's done it all. As the Founder and CEO of Humango.ai, he's transformed the way athletes train, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
His recent venture with Human Powered Health promises to further revolutionize how we perceive exercise as a tool for overall well-being.
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2023-08-211h 06
Are you in the Book PodcastRodney Bennett - Head Coach, Fredrick Community CollegeThe 2023 baseball season will be Coach Bennett’s 21st season at the helm. His overall record at FCC is 719-286. On April 6th, 2022, Bennett reached a significant coaching milestone as he earned his 700th career win. On May 5, 2022, Bennett coached his 1000th game as a Head Coach in the college ranks.
Coach Bennett has led the Cougars to the Region XX Tournament 19 times, including 12 trips to the championship game and five trips to the NJCAA Division II World Series in 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021, and 2022.
227 former players have moved on to four-year institutions under Bennett’s tutelage.
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2022-12-0250 minThe Minot Business PodcastEric Nance | The Minot Business Podcast 016The Minot Business Podcast is Presented by Bennett Creative Media.
Episode 016 of The Minot Business Podcast we chat with Eric Nance, owner of Pathways to You. Eric and Easton discuss mental health in business, short and long term goals, and starting a company during covid.
Tune in next week for episode 017 of The Minot Business Podcast
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2022-09-1437 min
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography PodcastCuration, Creative Blocks, and Legacy in Photography | William Neill, Eric Bennett, & Alex NoriegaWelcome to episode 237 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by William Neill, Eric Bennett, and Alex Noriega for a casual yet informative conversation that is filled with tidbits of wisdom that I think any landscape and nature photographer can get something out of. The main focus of our conversation was around collaboration and community, central components to the success of Eric Bennett's new book, Conversations with Nature.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How and why Alex and William got involved in Eric's book project,
How to support photographers that you admire,
Cur...
2021-11-031h 29
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography PodcastConversations with Nature - A Landscape Photography Journey | Eric BennettWelcome to episode 181 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast I sat down and visited with one of our first guests, Eric Bennett.
Eric is arguably one of the best landscape photographers of the past decade. He has a unique vision and style that I greatly appreciate. He is also a fellow co-founder of the Nature First Photography Alliance, and a fellow beer connoisseur.
Eric is one of the most passionate stewards of public lands I have ever met and it really shines in his photography. I really enjoyed our discussion this week and I hope...
2020-10-071h 23
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography PodcastEric Bennett - Using Landscape Photography for GoodEpisode 041 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Utah-based landscape photographer Eric Bennett! I've been a huge fan of Eric's photography for quite a long time! Eric also might be one of the funniest guys I've ever chatted with online - his sense of humor is incredible, and I think it translated nicely onto the podcast format. Eric has been recommended to be on the podcast by many photographers and I think if you've never seen his work before, you should go take a look immediately - it is world class!
Eric and I covered some great topics thi...
2018-01-301h 00
Inspire Before We Expire (Mental Health Matters Edition)Eric Bennett | Several Obstacles You Have To Overcome During The Process"if you want to hide something important put it in a book".
In this episode I got to catch up with my guy my brother Eric Bennett
(E-Fitness) a firefighter, Fitness Instructor, Professional Body Builder and Teacher.
Eric gives you gems with this one, dives deep into struggle with obesity and overcoming challenges, the process that took him to losing weight, to be in the best shape he could imagine. discusses on college journey, two mentors, focus and most of all commitment no matter what.
One important thing E quotes "What I have learned from that process, I wanted to...
2017-12-2952 min
Laravel News PodcastWelcome Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda as the new hostsJacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda will be taking over as hosts of the show going forward and this episode is a farewell from Jack and Eric and introductions of Jake and Michael.
Apologies in advance for the audio on Eric's end. He had his computer set to use the wrong mic.
2017-01-1745 min
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0616: Two of Boston Newest Priests: Fr. Chris Wallace and Fr. Eric BennettToday’s topics: Two of Boston Newest Priests: Fr. Chris Wallace and Fr. Eric Bennett
Summary of today’s show: Fr. Chris Wallace, ordained this past May, and Fr. Eric Bennett, ordained last year but only just back from Rome, are both serving in the new pastoral collaboratives as part of the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan. Fr. Wallace and Fr. Bennett join Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss their experiences as new priests and in the new paradigm for parish experience in the Archdiocese of Boston.
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2013-11-1256 min
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0352: Catching up with newly ordained Fr. Eric BennettSummary of today’s show: Fr. Eric Bennett has been a priest of the Archdiocese for just over six weeks now and joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to talk about what it’s been like to finally live and minister as a priest, what is just what he expected, and what has been a surprise to him. They also discuss today’s Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe and Fr. Chris’ vacation in Poland the couple of weeks, as well as tomorrow’s Feast of the Assumption.
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Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Co...
2012-08-1456 min