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Beekeeping Today Podcast[BONUS] Short - Dr. Dewey Caron - SwarmingIn this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Dr. Dewey Caron returns with an “audio postcard” on one of spring’s biggest challenges: swarming. In less than 20 minutes, Dewey breaks down the science and management strategies of swarming across three communication levels—bee scientist to beekeeper, beekeeper to bees, and bee to bee. Dewey emphasizes that successful beekeeping often hinges on managing three core issues: overwintering, varroa control, and swarming. Drawing from scientific literature, field experience, and behavioral cues, he details proactive and reactive swarm management practices—from requeening and early supering to Demaree splits, Snelgrove boards, and shook swarms.2025-04-3015 min
Iron InsightsThe Value of Authenticity and the Necessary Evil of Social Media in BodybuildingIn this episode of Iron Insights, hosts Taylor Foster, Dyvek Ott, and Brandon Mauro engage in a deep conversation with Big Jim about his journey in bodybuilding, the competitive landscape of masters bodybuilding, the importance of coaching, and the entrepreneurial ventures that shape their lives. They discuss the realities of the gym culture, the impact of social media, and the significance of authenticity in fitness. The conversation emphasizes the value of real connections and the importance of hard work in solitude, while also addressing the challenges posed by modern social media dynamics.Chapters:2025-03-241h 10
Beekeeping Today PodcastNew Years Resolutions - 2025Happy New Year from all of us at Beekeeping Today Podcast! In this special holiday episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Jim Tew, co-host of the Honey Bee Obscura Podcast, to reflect on beekeeping in 2024 and look forward to 2025. Together, they discuss New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead, from enhancing Varroa mite management practices to streamlining honey production and storage. Jeff shares his focus on strengthening colonies through rigorous mite management, while Jim reflects on adapting to “age-related beekeeping,” embracing technology like Bluetooth hive monitoring, and stepping back from physically demanding tasks like h...2024-12-3022 minBeekeeping Today PodcastHoliday Special - 2024It’s the holiday season, and Jeff, Becky, and special guest Jim Tew from the Honey Bee Obscura Podcast are here to reflect on the year in beekeeping. From an unusually early spring to memorable moments with bees and family, they share personal stories and highlights from 2024. Jim recounts adventures in the bee yard with his grandson Will, while Becky reflects on adapting to changing weather patterns to keep her colonies thriving. Together, they celebrate the joys and challenges of beekeeping, look back on their favorite podcast episodes, and express heartfelt gratitude to their loyal listeners. 2024-12-2319 min
The Amazing Cities and Towns PodcastSocial Media for Cities with Sam Toles (Part 2)This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Sam Toles of CiviSocial, helping small-to-medium sized local governments master their social media storytelling. · A candid conversation about using social media in small to medium-sized cities · And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode. Links Mentions During Show: http...2024-11-1833 min
The Local Marketing Trends PodcastMadhive's Jim Wilson Talks About Small Fish in the CTV Stream, and His New Role with AudacyTrue to form, CTV and OTT advertising is a disruptive innovation that appeals more to a NEW set of would-be TV buyers -- smaller businesses. In this episode, media transformation expert Jim Wilson, who founded OTT platform Premion and is now president of Madhive, discusses what it takes to reach and serve businesses whose typical CTV buy is pretty small -- about $4,000. He also talks about his appointment to the board of Audacy, the radio company that has just emerged from bankruptcy. Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research
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The Amazing Cities and Towns PodcastSocial Media for Cities with Sam Toles (Part 1)This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Sam Toles of CiviSocial, helping small-to-medium sized local governments master their social media storytelling. · A candid conversation about using social media in small to medium-sized cities · And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode. Links Mentions During Show: http...2024-11-0433 min
It's A PrivilegePrivilege of Poverty (Part 1 of 3): Collision of Wealth and Poverty w/ Jim OttWhat happens when the worlds of privilege and poverty collide? In this illuminating episode of "It's a Privilege," host Jason Browne is joined by co-hosts Dawn Rosenbaum, a non-binary healthcare professional and improv director, and Brandon Rhodes, a gamer, improviser, and DEI director at Happy Valley Improv, to delve deep into the intricate relationship between poverty and privilege.Our special guest is Jim Ott, a seasoned school psychologist with over 35 years of experience who leads community workshops called Bridges Out of Poverty. Jim...2024-10-1142 min
It’s A PrivilegePrivilege of Poverty (Part 1 of 3): Collision of Wealth and Poverty w/ Jim OttWhat happens when the worlds of privilege and poverty collide?
In this illuminating episode of "It's a Privilege," host Jason Browne is joined by co-hosts Dawn Rosenbaum, a non-binary healthcare professional and improv director, and Brandon Rhodes, a gamer, improviser, and DEI director at Happy Valley Improv, to delve deep into the intricate relationship between poverty and privilege.
Our special guest is Jim Ott, a seasoned school psychologist with over 35 years of experience who leads community workshops called Bridges Out of Poverty. Jim shares his transformative journey from growing up comfortably in a predominantly white town in...2024-10-1142 min
ACC NationCalifornia Roll | Golden Bears Spice Up ACC MenuHow will California (Cal) roll into the first season of ACC football? They'll spice things up in the conference with one of the best running backs in college football, Jaydn Ott. But, there are a number of questions surrounding the offense and specifically quarterback. Will and our Special Guest, Jim McGill jump right into the X's and O's of the offensive side of the ball and what McGill thinks about the 'competition' at QB.
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The transfer portal plays a key role in beefing up Cal with key...2024-08-2030 minBeekeeping Today PodcastBee-Peeves (289)In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Dr. Jim Tew to discuss the little nagging issues every beekeeper face, humorously termed "bee peeves." Jim, a seasoned beekeeper and co-host of the Honey Bee Obscura podcast, brings his extensive experience and wit to the conversation, making this episode both enlightening and entertaining. Jim shares his thoughts on the perennial problem of keeping smoker fuel dry and having it on hand when needed most. He humorously recounts times when running out of fuel in the middle of an inspection led to frantic searches for leaves and twigs...2024-07-2952 minBeekeeping Today PodcastPodcast Memorial to Kim FlottumDuring this seventh year anniversary week of the podcast, we bring you this special memorial episode honoring our former co-host, colleague, and dear friend, Kim Flottum, who passed away in December 10, 2023. This episode is dedicated to celebrating Kim’s remarkable life and his immense contributions to the beekeeping community. Join hosts Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman, and Honey Bee Obscura’s, Jim Tew, as they reflect on Kim's enduring legacy. This heartfelt tribute includes touching memories and stories shared by friends, colleagues, and family members during Kim’s memorial service held in April in Medina, Ohio. Hear from Kim’s...2024-06-1914 min
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryThis Day in Philly Sports History - June 14, 2024The Phillies lost the series in Boston and now head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles. Congrats to Merrill Reese for winning the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. Today's Question of the Day "Who's more responsible for the Sixers' failures? The Front Office or Joel Embiid?"
We take a trip down Phillies Memory Lane and spotlight the career of Ben Francisco.
On this day in 1987 the Phillies beat the Expos 11-6. Mike Schmidt hit 3 homers to tie Mell Ott for 13th on the all-time list. His 2nd was career...2024-06-1427 min
Hopeless Sports Guy2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Capsules Oilers-Kings 4-19-24P2 Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, 104 PTS +57 vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, 99 PTS +41)
HC: Kris Knoblauch vs. Jim Hiller
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Stats on Centerpieces: Connor McDavid (75 GP, 32-100-132 +35); Leon Draisaitl (81 GP, 41-65-106 +26); Zach Hyman (80 GP, 54-23-77 +36); Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 79 GP, 18-49-67 +10); vs. Adrian Kempe (77 GP, 28-47-75 +13); Kevin Fiala (82 GP, 29-44-73); Anze Kopitar (81 GP, 26-44-70 +11); Trevor Moore (82 GP, 31-26-57 +11); Quinton...2024-04-2013 min
Hopeless Sports Guy2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Capsules Bruins-Maple Leafs 4-18-24A2 Boston Bruins (47-20-15, 109 PTS +43) vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, 102 PTS +40)
HC: Jim Montgomery vs. Sheldon Keefe
- No Repeat of 2023 vs. Take That to Start
- Pasta vs. AM34
- Goaltending Duo vs. The Unknown
Stats on Centerpieces: David Pastrnak (82 GP, 47-63-110 +21); Brad Marchand (82 GP, 29-38-67); Charlie Coyle (25-35-60); Pavel Zacha (21-38-59 +12); vs. Auston Matthews (81 GP, 69-38-107 +31); William Nylander (82 GP, 40-58-98); Mitchell Marner (69 GP, 26-59-85 +21); John Tavares (80 GP, 29-36-65)
Premium Defense: Charlie McAvoy (74 GP, 12-35-47 +4); Hampus Lindholm (73 GP, 3-23-26 +18) vs. Morgan Rielly (72 GP, 7-51-58 +7...2024-04-1917 min
Win At Home FirstWhat mountain do you need moved? with Jim Bechtold, Chief Impact Officer of CEO Forum“You’re a nobody.” It seems like an insult to many, but today's guest Jim Bechtold has another viewpoint. He is a firm believer in seeing the lord show up despite their background and where they come from. He discusses how his hardened heart was softened, and opened his heart to the idea of God, and his realness. I hope you find encouragement in this episode. In this episode, you’ll discover… What is the key trait to winning at work and at home? (1:38) How Jim listens to God's voice. (2:44)2024-03-1249 minBeekeeping Today PodcastHow To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 4 of 4(#268) In the concluding episode of our four-part series on "How To Get Started With Bees," we explore the crucial topics of parasites, pathogens, predators, and pesticides—from this point on, to be collectively known as the “four Ps of beekeeping”. Our hosts, along with guest, Jim Tew and David Peck, tackle these challenges with optimism, aiming to equip new beekeepers with strategies to protect their colonies. From the pervasive threat of Varroa mites to the nuances of local beekeeping challenges, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of bee health management. Practical advice on monitoring and treatment options is sha...2024-03-1157 minBeekeeping Today PodcastHow To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 3 of 4(#267) In "How To Get Started With Bees," part three of our four-part series, we delve deeper into the essential steps for budding beekeepers. This episode focuses on equipment selection, emphasizing the critical decision between new and used gear, and the potential risks associated with each. Our experts, including Honey Bee Obscura's Jim Tew and master beekeeper, Paul Longwell, provide invaluable advice on navigating the overwhelming array of beekeeping tools and accessories. We discuss the importance of understanding bee space, the pros and cons of building your own equipment versus purchasing pre-assembled kits, and strategies for effective colony...2024-03-0444 minBeekeeping Today PodcastHow To Get Started With Bees in 2024, Part 2 of 4(#266) In this episode, Jeff, Becky, and Jim dive deep into the world of developing advanced beekeeping skills. The trio revisits the 2020 foundational series on getting started with bees, adding a fresh perspective with new insights for 2024. They tackle the essentials of beekeeping, emphasizing the journey from beginner to experienced keeper, and highlight the commitment required to master the craft. The discussion opens about the time and dedication beekeeping demands, debunking the glossy, effortless image often portrayed. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips on making beekeeping more manageable, stressing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to...2024-02-2635 minBeekeeping Today PodcastHow To Get Started With Bees in 2024, 1 of 4(#265) Welcome to a new chapter in beekeeping with the Beekeeping Today Podcast, presented by Betterbee. In today’s special episode, "How to Get Started with Bees in 2024, Part 1," we kick off a four-week series revisiting and expanding upon our 2020 foundational series for beekeepers. Jeff Ott, alongside co-hosts Becky Masterman and Jim Tew from the Honeybee Obscura, delve into the evolving world of beekeeping, addressing the challenges faced by new beekeepers, with practical advice honed by years of experience. This episode, part one of the updated series, emphasizes the importance of understanding beekeeping's challenges and rewards. Despite increased dif...2024-02-1938 min
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM ESTPouring Possibilities: Meagen Anderson's Journey from Beer to AFNA and Cannabis Beverage InnovationsSend us a text📢I talk🎙️with Meagen Anderson who has had a significant and transformative journey, both personally and professionally. Her initiative in founding the AFicioNAdo Certification Program, focusing on Alcohol-Free and Non-Alcoholic (AFNA) beverages, reflects the growing demand for alternatives in the beverage industry. Her involvement with🌿 Hop Forward Consulting, which specializes in sustainable business solutions in brewing, non-alcoholic beer, hops, hemp, and cannabis applications showcases a commitment to diverse and innovative areas within the industry. The personal aspect of her journey, separating from alcohol...2024-01-1156 min
Beekeeping Today PodcastPodcast Family Holiday GatheringMerry Christmas from Beekeeping Today Podcast! If you're tuning in on this festive day, we're glad to have you with us. The holiday season is a cherished time for family and friends, and though we dearly miss our beloved colleague, Kim Flottum, we're here to bring some warmth and reflection to your day. In this Holiday episode, Becky and Jeff are delighted to be joined by Jim Tew of Honey Bee Obscura podcast and Kirsten Traynor from the 2-Million Blossoms podcast. Together, we'll reminisce about the beekeeping adventures and lessons of 2023, sharing insights and stories that resonate...2023-12-2529 min
Honey Bee Obscura PodcastDealing With Fall EquipmentAfter all of the nectar has flowed, the honey spun and you’re just waiting to put the bees to bed for the winter, you might look around at the clutter of equipment in your bee yard, bouncing in the back of your bee truck or shoved aside in the bee hut. Is there a better way to store that equipment so it is ready to use come Spring? In this week’s episode, Jim invites Beekeeping Today Podcast’s Jeff Ott to sit in for Kim to talk about dealing with equipment in the fall. How do you...2023-10-1220 min
Honey Bee Obscura PodcastListener Emails: Cutting Down Supers and Dealing with PropolisIn this episode, Jim invites Beekeeping Today Podcast's Jeff Ott, to sit in for Kim to help answer a couple of recent listener emails. In response to a recent episode where Jim talks about dealing with heavy 10-frame, deep supers, a listener sends in a suggestion and a question. Jim gives this recommendation thoughtful consideration and discusses the pros and cons. In a second letter, a listener states that they have a jar full of propolis and wasn't quite sure what he could do with it. Jim and Jeff discuss their experiences (good and bad...2023-09-2122 min
Faith-Driven LeaderJim Bechtold | Building Trust with your TeamJim Bechtold is one of the most accomplished, and also humble servant leaders I’ve ever met. Jim’s career over the past 30+ years included Executive roles around the world at Procter & Gamble including General Manager roles in the US and Asia, leadership of a unique P&G/Walmart joint venture, leading the creation of the See Her movement to eliminate bias against women/girls in advertising. Jim now serves as the Chief Innovation and Impact Officer for the CEO Forum - A membership community built to serve the distinct needs of Christ-following CEOs and Senior Executives throughout the worl...2023-08-2252 min
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Honey Bee Obscura PodcastLearning To Deal With StingsAll beekeepers must one day, cross a threshold: dealing with bee stings. For some, it is a small, hardly seen threshold. For others, it is a major challenge that takes time to overcome. On today's episode Jim and Jeff Ott talk about learning to overcome the fear (though, not the pain) of a honey bee sting, or two... or 10. Jeff from Beekeeping Today Podcast, joins Jim to talk about the Learning to deal with stings. Was learning to deal with stings a challenge for you? If so, or even if not, let us know how yo...2023-06-0822 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastReplacing The QueenReplacing a seemingly good queen can be a difficult decision to make. If her brood pattern is good, the colony temperment is nice, they've produced a good crop... and the only fault against her is that she is last year's queen... should you replace her with a queen raised this year?! There are many considerations to factor in. Your goals as a beekeeper, the time of year, is she with an established colony or perhaps from a swarm? It can be difficult to make that call to seek her out, pull her and crush her. Then... if...2023-06-0122 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastVanishing Swarms: Now You See Them, Now You Don't!If you've been a beekeeper for any length of time and especially, after your first year in your own bee yard, you've seen a swarm, looked away to pick up something - maybe your camera, turn around and they're gone! Just like that. Swarms are simply amzing and awe inspriring. We marvel at their role as pollinators, essential custodians of the delicate balance that sustains our ecosystems, sometime inspite of our own destruction of that same environment. Passing swarms are a testament to the marvels of nature, and the interconnectedness of our own lives with the natural...2023-05-2524 min
Learning from Across the TableJim Bechtold - Knowing you are Loved & Leading with Truth and LoveAre you a part of the 60% of people who feel unloved? What if I (and Jim) told you that you are loved? Interested in how to best lead people? Do you wonder how a regular person can make a big impact? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode!___________________________________________________________________________________________Jim Bechtold currently serves as Chief Innovation and Impact Officer of the CEO Forum. In this role, he is responsible for leading strategic initiatives through concept, qualification, and execution. Prior to the CEO Forum, Jim was co-Leader of the ANA’s #See...2023-05-241h 00Honey Bee Obscura PodcastBee Trailers - The Portable Bee HiveAnyone who's moved more than one hive, more than once in a season has considered... a simpler way of getting the job done. We've all see photos and videos of beekeepers moving around an orchard of some sort, using BobCats or other type of all terrain forklift, loading and unloading pallets of bees. Cool... but that's not practical for most beekeepers or those who need to move anthing less than... 400 colonies. On today's episode, Jim invites Jeff Ott, from Beekeeping Today Podcast, to the show to talk about trailers and their use in beekeeping. What works and...2023-05-1826 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastShould You Paint Your Hive?You've spent lots of money on your woodenware and you want it to look good, last many years, and be safe for your the honey bees and the environment. What are your options? In today's episode, Jeff Ott (from Beekeeping Today Podcast) joins Jim Tew to discuss the topic of what to paint your hive with before your bees arrive. You have many options: latex, enamel, stain, beeswax and resin... or nothing at all. Jim and Jeff discuss these and share their experiences and preferences. What do you do? How do you protect your investment i...2023-03-1622 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastDealing With American FoulbroodAmerican Foulbrood is in the news lately… and for a good, positive reason. But what does it mean if you determine or a state apiarist determines you have a case or two or more of AFB in your bee yard? A vaccine is not a cure. It is a means for prevention. In today’s episode, Jim invites Beekeeping Today Podcast’s Jeff Ott on to talk about American Foulbood, the stigma attached to AFB and the go-to recommendation of burning all contaminated equipment, bees and wax is not one you want associated with your operation. Not...2023-01-1223 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastBears in the Bee YardWhat would you do if you received a call from a neighbor saying that your bee equipment was scattered across multiple yards? What would be YOUR first thought? In today’s episode, Jim invites Beekeeping Today Podcast’s Jeff Ott to the show to talk about bears in the bee yard and how, no matter what… it is always a surprise - especially when your bees are in an area where there are “no bears”. When encountering bears, this saying may come to mind, as you climb out of your vehicle: “If it’s black, fight back. Whe...2022-12-2924 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastBuilding Your Own Bee EquipmentWhat beekeeper hasn't nailed together a hive body and thought, "Heck, I can cut these boards myself and it'd be cheaper!" Especially if they already have a wood shop with a table saw and a few other tools. But is it really? What are the pros and cons of building your own equipment? Why should you even try? On today's episode, Jim Tew invites Jeff Ott from Beekeeping Today podcast to the show to talk about building your own beekeeping equipment. They both have done it. Are they doing it still? We hope...2022-12-0822 minHoney Bee Obscura Podcast5000 Years of Beekeeping in 24 MinutesHoney Bee Obscura celebrates its 100th episode with this release! Jim Tew and Kim Flottum invite, Beekeeping Today Podcast’s Jeff Ott to join them to take a look at 5,000 years of beekeeping history, sorting out some of the highlights, discoveries, and mistakes, along with some of the people behind it all. Come along as we go from bees in trees, skeps, boles, boxes, hives, back to boxes and finally, back to trees. There’s lots to learn and lots to entertain. All in 24 minutes! We hope you enjoy the trip. We h...2022-11-1724 minBeekeeping Today PodcastDr. Samuel Ramsey - Fall 2022 UpdatesOn today’s episode, we welcome back the good friend of the podcast, Dr. Samuel Ramsey. Also joining us today is Dr. Jim Tew, sitting in this week for Kim Flottum. Sammy joins Jeff and Jim to talk about his recent move from Maryland to Boulder, Colorado, where he is now the Endowed Professor of Entomology at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute and the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. Sammy also brings us up-to-date on the research on the Tropilaelaps mite in Thailand and how it could impact beekeepers around the world, should it take the path of t...2022-11-0744 minBeekeeping Today PodcastRegional Beekeepers: Fall 2022 This week, guest co-host Jim Tew is sitting in for Kim and we have invited four beekeepers to the podcast to talk about their season just past. We call it our Regional Beekeepers show. If you have been a long time listener, you may be familiar with one or more of these beekeepers. Joining us this fall are Tracy Alarcon from Ohio, Ed Colby from Colorado, Duane Combs from Arizona and Paul Longwell from Washington State. As beekeepers, we run the danger of living in a world limited by the confines of our o...2022-10-3150 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastMidnight in the Bee Yard - A Halloween SpecialWithout a doubt, some of the most peaceful places on Earth are bee yards. Tranquil, serene and quiet with only the soft hum of the bees fanning the air through their hives floating on top the silence… Peaceful, except when it is not. Have you ever worked in a distant bee yard, late at night, away from home, cell service, friends, and family? What did you hear? See anything… strange? Did anything go “bump” in the night? How’d it all go for you? On today’s episode Jim and guest co-host, Jeff Ott, sit in t...2022-10-2721 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastBee Suits and Protective ClothingOne of the first pieces of equipment a new beekeeper buys is a bee suit. If they don’t buy a bee suit, they will at least buy a veil. Stings on the face are not only painful (and memorable to all who see it), they can be dangerous if it is directly to one’s eye or around the eyes. In today’s episode, Jim Tew and Jeff Ott, from Beekeeping Today Podcast, talk about the different types of protective clothing available to beekeepers today. New beekeepers should at the very least, start with a veil. Even t...2022-09-2221 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastLaying WorkersIf you have a colony of honey bees, chances are, at some point, some year, that colony will become queenless. If you do not realize it and the bees are unsuccessful at re-queening themselves, there is a pretty good chance, your colony will end up with laying workers. In this episode, Jim and visiting cohost, Jeff Ott from Beekeeping Today Podcast, talk about laying workers. How can you tell if you have laying workers? The first sign many beekeepers recognize is the appearance of multiple eggs in a single cell. Not only are there multiple eggs, but t...2022-07-2119 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastAfter The SwarmSwarm season is fun and exhilarating. Much has been written about swarms. They’ve been studied, photographed, pursued and just… watched. But what does the beekeeper do with the parent colony the next day? What do they do with the swarm after they’ve caught it and put it in a box? In today’s episode Jim and Jeff Ott (from Beekeeping Today Podcast) talk about… what should you do, After The Swarm? Listen as Jim and Jeff talk about the post swarm queen. Which queen? Both! Either the new queen in the parent hive or the old queen...2022-07-1420 minBeekeeping Today PodcastJim Tew - Lessons Learned Archive SpecialWe're taking the week off to prepare for our July 4th Holiday with our families. We hope you enjoy this special from our first year of the podcast where we introduced many of you to Dr. Jim Tew. Jim cohosts the Honey Bee Obscura podcast with Kim and is a long time contributor to our lead sponsor, Bee Culture. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable long holiday weekend. We invited (mostly retired) Dr. James Tew to the podcast to share with us some of his beekeeping experiences and observations. Jim brings an insightful...2022-07-0444 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastQueen Excluders - Love Them or Hate ThemOn today’s episode, Jim and Jeff Ott (from Beekeeping Today Podcast), discuss the value and use of the ‘love it or hate it” piece of equipment, the Queen Excluder. Queen excluders are included in almost every “Honey Producer Starter Package”, but why and how are they used? Jim and Jeff discuss the multiple uses of a queen excluders (Did you know they will also exclude drones? Or that you can use one to help while uncapping frames of honey? Of course you did!) They discuss the types of queen excluders and why wood bound excluders are likely pre...2022-06-3022 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastWater For Your BeesAfter you get through the winter, spring buildup, swarming season and the ever present varroa, you can sit back and smell the flowers, right? You’re a beekeeper! There is no time to rest! Jim has a question for you… “Where are your bees getting the water they need?” On today’s episode, Jim and Jeff Ott (from Beekeeping Today Podcast) talk about where your bees are likely to find the water they need. If you are miles from your nearest neighbor, then you only need to consider whether or not there is water available for your bees in th...2022-06-2319 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastSmall Furry PestsIt doesn’t take long after getting into beekeeping and then repeatedly, as long as you have beekeeping equipment laying around or stacked neatly, until you have to deal with small furry pests. Mice, rats and other critters love the shelter, warmth, relative safety and often food, found in beekeeping equipment. In today’s episode, Jim Tew talks with Jeff Ott, from Beekeeping Today Podcast, about Small Furry Pests. There are ways to deal with mice and rats. What works in a bee yard? The guys talk about the use of poisons and traps and non-lethal approaches mini...2022-06-0921 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastInstalling Package Bees in Inclement WeatherPackage season is about over for 2022. Perhaps thankfully too, depending on where in the country you live. Installing packages does not always go well or as depicted in bee books or Internet videos. Sometimes, the weather just does not cooperate. In this week’s episode, Jim talks with Jeff Ott from Beekeeping Today Podcast about installing packages in bad weather. When you order and pay your deposit in January and February for your packages later in the spring, you envision they will show up on a sunny, warm Saturday. The birds will be singing and the flowers al...2022-05-0520 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastSupplemental Spring Feeding of Honey BeesIf your colonies make it through the winter, or if you simply purchased more bees as a package or nuc, their next challenge is making it through the changeable spring weather. (Especially this year, it seems.) Your management challenge is deciding what and how to feed them. In this episode, Jim Tew and Jeff Ott discuss supplemental spring feeding. Specifically, they discuss the feeding of carbohydrates or sugar water. (The supplemental feeding of protein (pollen) will be covered in a future episode.) So how do you feed a sugar syrup? Use a Boardman entrance feeder? A hive...2022-04-1420 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastAdding Package Bees to Deadout EquipmentThis time of year, experienced and new beekeepers are receiving their packaged bees and nucs. Only a few of these packages and nucs are going home to new equipment. Many will go home to equipment left over from last year's failed colonies. Is it safe to use this equipment? In this episode, Jeff Ott (from Beekeeping Today Podcast) fills in for Kim Flottum and asks Jim, can he use his old equipment. What about the old honey? Will it hurt if the honey is fermenting or crystallized? What about mold? Dead bee carcasses - are they a...2022-04-0718 minBeekeeping Today PodcastPesticides, Melittology and PolliNation with Andony MelathopoulosDr. Andony Melathopoulos, an entomologist with the Oregon State University Agricultural Extension Service, returns to Beekeeping Today Podcast to talk to us about pesticides and how beekeepers can help mitigate the risk to their bees by understanding label on a pesticide container. The first challenge is to actually see and read the fine print. The second is to understand the fine nuances of the wording. Andony gives us a test in reading the label. Listen in and see how well you do! After the discussion on pesticides and labels, Andony discusses the Oregon Bee Atlas and the...2022-04-0458 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastCapturing and Hiving SwarmsA beekeeper's most exciting moment is undoubtedly, capturing and hiving a swarm... especially when it is someone else's bees! In today episode, Jim Tew and Jeff Ott - who is filling in for Kim Flottum this week - discuss capturing swarms and how you can be prepared this year. How can you be prepared? Get some basic equipment pulled together. A container of some type (preferably bee-tight), such as a hive body with a frame or two of brood comb foundation, pruning shears, a tarp - white is best for spotting the queen, a bee suite and v...2022-03-3122 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastSwarm Traps aka Bait HivesIn today's episode, Jim Tew and Jeff Ott (who's stepping in this week for Kim Flottum) discuss their experiences using swarm traps - sometimes called "bait hives". Swarm traps are used by beekeepers to lure the scout bees looking for a new home. There are multiple types of swarm traps from the commercially available 'flower pot' type traps, to home-made traps to simply setting out old hive bodies with a frame or two of brood comb or foundation. Jim and Jeff talk about what they've used, what'd worked and what hasn't. Lures are a second...2022-03-2416 minHoney Bee Obscura PodcastMore Listener QuestionsThis week, Beekeeping Today Podcast's co-host, Jeff Ott sits in for Kim Flottum and joins podcast regular, Jim Tew to answer listener questions. Kim and Jim have often discussed the pros and cons of using all medium equipment. Today, Jim and Jeff answer the listener question about how to move from deeps to mediums (or 'western') boxes for the brood boxes. What do you use? What do you like? What don't you like? What is your favorite beekeeping tool not found in a beekeeping catalog or your local bee supply shop? Do you use anything...2022-03-1722 minBeekeeping Today PodcastEnd of Winter Discussion with Kim, Jim Tew & JeffWhat should a beekeeper be doing this time of year - end of winter and the beginning of spring? What is different between the southern and the northern tier of States? Where do you start? What do you look for? What can you do? In today's episode, we invite long time Ohio State University extension beekeeper and educator and cohost of the Honey Bee Obscura Podcast , Dr. James Tew, to talk with us about his experiences and insights into this important and potentially critical time of year. Discussions include: What do you d...2022-03-0747 minBeekeeping Today Podcast2021 Holiday Special with Kim, Kirsten, Jim & JeffHappy Holidays Everybody! Come on along and listen in to Jeff and Kim and Kirsten and Jim when they get together around the virtual Christmas Tree and talk about the Holidays, the good and bad for last year and what they hope will be going on next year. Kirsten Traynor, and her 2MillionBlossoms podcast moved to Germany this year when she took a new job at one of the best beekeeping institutes in Europe, LAVES Institute of Bee Science Celle. Moving in the middle of a pandemic was a challenge, but her new job was worth it...2021-12-2032 minBeekeeping Today PodcastLife and Times of Bee Culture Editor Jerry HayesJerry Hayes’ journey to become the current Editor of Bee Culture magazine makes him uniquely qualified to lead the A.I. Root Company’s 149-year-old Magazine for Beekeepers. He started as a high school teacher in Georgia, but soon found that was not what he wanted to do, so he left that and began working in the plastic industry. That’s where he met his first beekeeper and started this journey. He went back to school in Wooster, Ohio, studying commercial beekeeping under the watchful eye of Dr. Jim Tew. From there to the USDA Honey...2021-08-3045 min
D3 Golf GuysEpisode 1: Coach Jim Ott from Illinois Wesleyan UniversityIn this episode, we catch up with Head Men's Golf Coach Jim Ott from Illinois Wesleyan University. We talk about his tenure at IWU and touch on his playing days. We also discuss last year's National Championship winning team and look forward to this upcoming season. We hope you enjoy it.Pinned Range Finder "The Ace" Link: https://pinnedgolf.com/?ref=zX3kILEmOLh_BBSupport the show2021-07-1019 min
The Edge BroadcastJim Wilhelmsen
March 13th, 2021
The Secret Space Program and Trump Prophesies unmasked and reveled. Author of “Beyond Science Fiction” Co-founder of PAAPSI an organization dealing with helping victims of unwanted paranormal activity. Jim also is a talk show radio co-host with David Ruffino on Blog talk radio Opposing the Matrix. Jim pioneered one of the first Christian Motorcycle Ministries which appeared on the 700 Club. Jim has held a lifetime interest in UFOs since he was a child in the 50’s. Jim gave his first sermon on Genesis 6, linking it to an end time deception with UFOs and Aliens...2021-03-081h 39
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurCould you be the next WebTV wonderwoman like this entrepreneur who runs a consultancy and station whilst holding down a full time job.The Mason Wiggins Media Group aka MWMG.TV is an independent on-demand webTV network and is run by Audrey Wiggins, who also runs Altogether.biz and holds down a regular job. They stream, produce, host and design OTT primarily for the IoT. Featuring hot topics, inspiration, faith-based, business, comedy, health and wellness, shopping and entertainment programming. We talk about how this inspiring woman set up and manages a channel which offers multiple revenue streams, but also opportunities for any company or entrepreneur to go global with a limited budget. If you don't want to set up your own webtv, reach ou...2021-03-0416 min
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurCould you be the next WebTV wonderwoman like this entrepreneur who runs a consultancy and station whilst holding down a full time job.Get Noticed! Send a text.The Mason Wiggins Media Group aka MWMG.TV is an independent on-demand webTV network and is run by Audrey Wiggins, who also runs Altogether.biz and holds down a regular job. They stream, produce, host and design OTT primarily for the IoT. Featuring hot topics, inspiration, faith-based, business, comedy, health and wellness, shopping and entertainment programming. We talk about how this inspiring woman set up and manages a channel which offers multiple revenue streams, but also opportunities for any company or entrepreneur to go global with a limited budget. If you don't wa...2021-03-0416 min