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Sep 17, 2018

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A poetic account of why I enjoy working with bees, and how I got my start in beekeeping.

Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau

Produced in part by Maxwell Monty

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Sep 17, 2018

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Titles in the series (72)

A podcast about the curious lives of beekeepers and their bees.

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Citizen Science | Tim Wessels: Nestled along side of the majestic St. John's Bridge, you'll find some magic. Tim Wessels is a Portland beekeeper known for his efforts to improve honey bee health and breed queens that are acclimated to the Pacific Northwest. His love for science an... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Social Work of Social Insects | Beekeeping with Rachel Phariss: What do crisis management for the acutely mentally ill and beekeeping have in common? More than you would think! In this episode I chat with Portland beekeeper & social worker Rachel Phariss. She has been working with bees for 4 years and has had som... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
31 min listen
Pollen Patties | In the kitchen with Bill Catherall: A high protien diet can be beneficial for the bees! In this episode, Mandy and her guest Bill make protien suppliments for their bees to get them nice and fat for the winter months ahead. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.wagglew... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Beeing Radical | Angela Roell: It is inspiring to see how beekeepers can use their passion for bees to engage their community and grow a legacy of education, service, and activism. Angela is a fascinating beekeeper who does all of this and more. Their work also includes queen rear... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Rhode Island Beekeepers | Cynthia Holt & Scott Langlais: Mandy's friends and Master Beekeepers Cindy and Scott get real about working with bees. Their combined education, sense of humor and holistic approach to beekeeping make them leaders in the Rhode Island beekeeping scene. They chat with Mandy via Skyp... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
47 min listen
Hands on Beekeeping | Byron the Bee Man: This week Mandy talked with Byron the Bee Man, a commercial beekeeper from Louisiana. Byron got into bees when he was 18 and looking for work. His desire to learn and love for the bees has elevated him from working as a honey processor to saving bees... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
20 min listen
Intro: A poetic account of why I enjoy working with bees, and how I got my start in beekeeping. Cover art by Meggyn Pomerleau Produced in part by Maxwell Monty by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Beekeeping with Zane & James Apiary: In the latest installment of Beekeeper Confidential, Mandy speaks with Stephanie & Jake Pullen of Campbell, TX. With their 3 children in tow, Stephanie and Jake own and operate Zane & James Apiary. They offer a range of pollination services, varietal... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
32 min listen
Warre Cafe | Hive Inspection with Ken Matley: Join Mandy in Ken's Portland apiary for a hive inspection. They talked frame construction, tasted honey, Ken shared a wealth of fascinating insights on Warre hives and their creator, Emile Warre, and they contemplate the question "can beekeeping real... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
23 min listen
Thor Hanson | Author of BUZZ The Nature & Necessity of Bees: What's the BUZZ? Mandy visits with Thor Hanson, conservation biologist and author who has written a delightfully whimsical book that highlights the importance of bees (ALL BEES) in the environment. They discuss Thor's work, and play a game of Celebri... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Brothers In Bees | Kyle Maio: Mandy chats with Kyle Maio, a veteran of the marine corps who has found a second career in beekeeping. After joining the marines at a young age and serving 2 deployments in Iraq, he discovered the balance and peace that working with bees can bring. H... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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NYPD Bee Cop | Officer Darren Mays: Protecting and serving the people and pollinators of New York is a big job, but Officer Darren Mays is up for the challenge. Mandy had the pleasure of talking with Darren about his experiences as a beekeeper and a cop, and how the two intersect. The ... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Police Escorted Swarm | Wei Chow: In this episode Mandy chats with her friend and fellow beekeeper, Wei Chow. They discussed swarm traps, brood diseases, mite treatments, and BEEKEEPER ANTHEMS. For episode notes, visit Mandy's blog at https://www.waggleworkspdx.com/blog Cover ar... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Mead | Nectar Creek: Mandy visited Nectar Creek Tap Room in Philomath, Oregon. YUM! Mandy has been an admirer of Nectar Creek session meads for years and she was so happy that they accepted her invite to be a guest on the show. She was greeted with a refreshing flight of... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
38 min listen
Mini Episode | Mandy's Beekeeping Adventures: In this mini episode, Mandy shares the latest stories of her beekeeping adventures. Become a patron! Visit Mandy's patron page! Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram and YouTube Cover Art by Meggyn Pomerleau by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Buzzed Honeys | David Bock: Mudslide meets beehives. David Bock, owner of Buzzed Honeys, took a leap and asked for help from the community after losing 35 hives to a mudslide at one of his apiaries in Los Angeles. He and Mandy connected recently she was really excited for the ... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Mason Bees | Debbie Thomas by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Rex McIntire | Caught Red Handed: Each fall the Oregon State Beekeepers Association holds a gathering for beekeepers near and far. Mandy attended this year's conference with her microphone in tow and met up with local beekeeper, Rex McIntire. While they talked, Mandy and Rex enjoyed ... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Mini Episode | Mandy's Beekeeping Adventures by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Bee Man Dan | Kung Fu Bee Rescue: What do martial arts and bee rescue have in common? In this episode Mandy talks (via phone) with Dan, a professional bee rescue, relocation and rehabilitation specialist. His journey in beekeeping and Kung Fu are intertwined and have allowed him to b... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
34 min listen
Wild Everlasting | Fonta Molyneaux: Mandy met today’s guest last October at the Oregon State Beekeepers Association conference. They had recently connected on social media so they weren't complete strangers, but they had never met her in person. Fonta greeted Mandy with the most genero... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
35 min listen
Cut Out Colony | Mandy Shaw: Mandy shares her experience with extracting and relocating a feral colony that had been residing in the wall of an abandoned home. Her excitement turned to dread when she realized that the colony had an invasive beehive pest, Small Hive Beetle. For... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Roda Shope | Indigo Acres Apiary | Part 1 by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Sam Comfort | Anarchy Apiaries: This interview was recorded just a couple weeks ago, right before swarm season kicked off. Mandy was sitting in her studio anxiously staring out the window at her beehives while she waited for Sam's phone call. Once the phone rang, Mandy completely f... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
39 min listen
Bee Hunting | Rex Roberton: Mandy met today’s guest last September at a seminar taught by Tom Seeley. He had built a bee catching box, much like the one described in Dr. Seeley’s book, Following the Wild Bees. They got to talking and she ended up inviting him to come and speak ... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
34 min listen
Dr. Humberto Boncristiani | Inside the Hive.TV: On today’s show we visit with a biologist who is an applied researcher of honey bee husbandry at the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab. His work is dedicated to solving problems that large commercial beekeeping operations are... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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PSU Beekeeping Task Force | Isabel Rummell: Last week Mandy visited the Apiary at Portland State University and spoke with Isabel Rummell, who is tasked with caring for the bees and supporting student involvement in the program. Mandy first met Isabel at Zenger Farm, here in Portland where Por... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Apiary Visit | Dr. Thomas Seeley: Mandy has been sitting on this recording since September 2018. She was worried about the quality of the audio, so she locked it away in the vault… Until now. This was the 3rd interview that she ever recorded for the show and needless to say it was (a... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Romanced by the Bee | Lois Leveen: Mandy talks with historical novelist Lois Leveen about how researching the greatest love story of all time brought bees into her life, and how she used her voice to make life easier for Portland beekeepers. For notes and pictures from this episode ... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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Dr. Erin Zagadailov | Lady Grantham Apiary: Dr. Erin Zagadailov is the founder and creator of Lady Grantham Apiary, a bees first flower farm in Grantham, NH with a mission to promote pollinator conservation and locally grown flowers. Taking a sabbatical from biotech, she is a pharmacist and he... by Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping
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