Adventures in Beekeeping
Adventures in Beekeeping!
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What would beekeeping look like if it were done more from the perspective of the bee’s natural preferences? That is the concept of bee-centric beekeeping, where as many aspects as possible are lined up more in favor of what is best for the bee and not necessarily geared toward the convenience of the beekeeper. Tune in now to learn more!
(Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2021)
Ken Milam, host of The Great Outdoors & Sunday Sportsman radio shows, and professional fishing guide, has decided that he thinks he’d like to start keeping bees. Problem is, he has absolutely no idea where to start.
Enter John Swan, owner of Wicked Bee, and a Texas Master Beekeeper. Together they are going to embark on a beekeeping journey through seasons 1-3 as Ken learns all there is to know about honeybees and the art of beekeeping.
Ranked #1 Beekeeping Podcast
Ranked Top 3 in Apple Hobby Podcast Category April 2020
Who Are These Guys?
John is The Wicked Bee. Former Vice President of the Texas Beekeeper’s Association, a Certified Master Beekeeper, and the Past President of the Travis County Beekeepers Association.
As the owner of the Wicked Bee companies (Wicked Bee Apiary / Wicked Bee Honey / Wicked Bee Removal), John specializes in live honeybee removals, education, consultations & training, hive management services, and honey production/sales.
John is an adept public speaker and regularly speaks to large groups on a large array of beekeeping topics.
Ken was born in Austin, is a sixth generation Texas outdoors-man, and an avid lover of the great outdoors! He is a professional fishing guide, and has been a Striper Guide on Lake Buchanan, Texas for the last 34 years. He has been featured on numerous TV Hunting and Fishing shows and has also been published in many newspapers and magazines.
When not out on the waters, Ken is on the radio, where he has been a DJ and talk show host since 1986. Ken currently hosts “The Great Outdoors” and “The Sunday Sportsman” on AM 1300 The Zone.
