For today’s Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John tackle a beekeeper question based off of the recent “Ticking Timebomb” episode.  John also gives an update on his new hives and the … Read more

Today Nathalie and John go a bit further into the methods they are currently using to naturally convert a colony living in a Langstroth Hive over into a TopBar hive. … Read more

In this week’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John feel like there might be something fishy in the air.  John gives an update on his Apiary and re-introduction to bees, and … Read more

In this week’s beekeeper chat, John gives Nathalie some scenarios that can be encountered during a hot summer dearth so that she can detail how she would personally approach each … Read more

Today, Nathalie and John discuss a recent docu-video that talks about whether bees truly are herbivores, or if there is more going on behind the scenes… Welcome to the microscopic … Read more

In this week’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the sting of beekeeping. Literally, the sting, and its effects. Do you have an allergy to bee stings? Are you sure? … Read more

In this week’s edition of the Beekeeper Chat, John and Nathalie discuss the challenges and heartache that can be experienced on both sides of being the buyer waiting to get … Read more

In a follow-up to the Natural Beekeeping Corner episode – pt 12 – Brood Dynamics with Fonta Molyneaux, John and Nathalie discuss the concepts of what it is to be … Read more

In today’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss the concepts of 3D Printed Hives. What styles are out there? What possible side-effects could the materials hold for the bees? Are … Read more

Don’t let all the fluff and random banter between these two beekeepers lull you into a false sense of security, as the main subject matter of this episode could be … Read more

In today’s beekeeper chat, John has a variety of things on his mind.  Well, Varietal Honey things to be specific.  Nathalie and John talk through the concept of varietal honey … Read more

In this latest beekeeper chat, John talks about surviving April Fools day and gives an update on Ken.  Nathalie and John then discuss the way comb is naturally built by … Read more

In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John discuss some of the disturbing setbacks that have occurred with the banning of harmful pesticides.  Though it is jokingly called … Read more

John starts off today’s beekeeper chat with a rant about certain people being selected to represent beekeepers on a world stage.  Oddly enough, this does somehow transition over into discussions … Read more

Is killing your queen and replacing her really the answer to all beekeeping issues?  Hopefully you know the answer to that is a resounding NO.  But, just in case you … Read more

In this beekeepers chat, Nathalie and John expand on the concepts of Bias in Beekeeping that were touched on in the main segment episode titled “NBC pt 10 – James … Read more

For this beekeeper chat, Natalie and John tackle the concept of keeping bees in plastic bottles as shown on a popular YouTube video.  Did their heads spin in circles and … Read more

For today’s beekeeper chat, John attempts to read (and fails several times) a research article on the nutraceutical values of honey that Nathalie brought to his attention.  The pair discuss … Read more

In this week’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie discuss a 2019 research article that indicates queen bees not only have control over fertilization of eggs, but also can influence the … Read more

In today’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie talk about the aspects of storage and space management and how it relates to both the type of hives you keep, as well … Read more

In this latest edition of the Beekeeper Chats, John and Nathalie discuss the difference between individual bee immunity vs colony immunity and how these two aspects work together to help … Read more

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 … Read more

Based on a comment from a listener, today’s episode focuses on the ideals of treatment free beekeeping and whether or not those ideals can cross lines over into areas such … Read more

In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John tackle the subject of Honey Adulteration and the ethics that should be used when handling, marketing, and selling your own … Read more

For this week’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John talk about the concept of moving/relocation an established hive to a new location.  Whether it is just a few feet, across your … Read more

In this beekeeper chat session, Nathalie and John discuss how important it is to always be striving to learn new aspects of your favorite hobby – beekeeping!  This includes ways … Read more

In today’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the different wavelengths of a theoretical topic… the effects of EMF on Honeybees.  Do different frequencies have a positive or negative effect … Read more

For the 16th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with John to talk about her latest Hybrid Hive style where she has combined a permanent Langstroth hive … Read more

In this episode our beekeepers, John and Nathalie, discuss the value of late season swarms and the cost they could pose to a beekeeper.  However, could they also be put … Read more

Join Nathalie and John as they dissect a theological social media post that they both feel was a bit presumptuous and more than a little uninformed.  Whether you agree or … Read more

Its time for another Beekeeper Chat… Nathalie and John as they talk about the various aspects of what a beekeeping business might entail.  How can you make money with bees? … Read more

Join Nathalie and John and they discuss some common pitfalls that you will inevitably encounter while pursuing your beekeeping adventures. (Original Air Date: Sept 8th, 2021)

(Original Air Date: Sept 21st, 2021) Following the final episode of Season 3 of The Hive Jive, John and Nathalie sit down for an unscripted chat about their views on … Read more

For the 15th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Bruce Rodriguez from Swarmstead Bees and Gardening to discuss catching swarms to increase his hive numbers, his … Read more

(Original Air Date: April 22nd 2021) Continuing over from the main segment episode where Tara taught us about the uses of Propolis, this bonus episode contains all the random tangents … Read more

(Original Air Date: April 15th 201) Today the guys talk about Ken’s Topbar that had a massive beard on the front. Could this be showing signs of swarming, or were … Read more

(Original Air Date: Jan 21st 201) In this episode Ken and John discuss a few things to consider this mid-winter, as well as tackling a listener question about what to … Read more

(Original Air Date: Dec 17th, 2020) Can you guess the theme of this episode?  John and Ken discuss bees using feces as a deterrent against giant hornets, they also discuss … Read more

(Original Air Date: Nov19th, 2020) John discusses the pros, cons, and potential pitfalls of laying the groundwork for a future notification system to beekeepers in the state of TX for … Read more

(Original Air Date: Nov12th, 2020) The guys discuss more about bees being prone to robbing this time of year, as well as clearing up some confusion about which comb/bees should … Read more

(Original Air Date: Nov 5th, 2020) In this episode John details how he “Almost” won the 2020 Honey Show with the exception of one small oversite.  Minor details are key, … Read more

(Original Air Date: Dec 24th, 2020) Ken and John are joined by a surprise guest, Max Milam, Ken’s Son!  (It was a surprise for Max as he had no idea … Read more

(Original Air Date: Oct 22nd, 2020) In this episode John discusses how prolific honey adulteration really is in today’s marketplace and how it affects us all.  It can be difficult … Read more

(Original Air Date: Oct 8th, 2020 with Updated Content from Dec 22rd, 2022) In the old school style of the season one bonus episodes, this segment covers a lot of … Read more

(Original Air Date: Sept 24th, 2020) After a hard spring and summer, Ken has finally come to the conclusion that next season it might be a better idea to focus … Read more

(Original Air Date: Sept 10th, 2020) The world has really gone bananas. Or at least some of the beekeepers sure have! Every so many years there are these miracle cures … Read more

John has a few things he would like to share with you before we round out 2022.  Tune in now to hear his podcast recommendation, updates about The Hive Jive … Read more

For this month’s Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie breaks down the first two stages of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for natural beekeeping and goes into detail about how each stage can … Read more

For this month’s Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie breaks down the first two stages of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for natural beekeeping and goes into detail about how each stage can … Read more

Welcome to a grizzly tail from the forest… ok, so not really grizzly (though the bees would beg to differ), but it does involve a bear.  A Black Bear to … Read more

Welcome to a grizzly tail from the forest… ok, so not really grizzly (though the bees would beg to differ), but it does involve a bear.  A Black Bear to … Read more

Today John gives us an update on the current state of his health, and poses a question based on one of his current COVID related symptoms.  What would beekeeping be … Read more

Today John gives us an update on the current state of his health, and poses a question based on one of his current COVID related symptoms.  What would beekeeping be … Read more

For the 13th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Les Crowder to discuss the current events that are unfolding in Australia with the introduction of Varroa … Read more

For the 13th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Les Crowder to discuss the current events that are unfolding in Australia with the introduction of Varroa … Read more

(Original Air Date: Sept 3rd, 2020) Some listeners recently shared an article about a 17-year-old young lady who has invented a new entrance portal that will help treat bees for … Read more

(Original Air Date: Sept 3rd, 2020) Some listeners recently shared an article about a 17-year-old young lady who has invented a new entrance portal that will help treat bees for … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 27th, 2020) Apparently, based solely on the sounds of their voices and their redneck speak, someone thought that John and Ken both had long thick beards. … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 27th, 2020) Apparently, based solely on the sounds of their voices and their redneck speak, someone thought that John and Ken both had long thick beards. … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 20th, 2020) A little while back, a listener commented on a social media post and asked if we were ever going to discuss the single box … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 20th, 2020) A little while back, a listener commented on a social media post and asked if we were ever going to discuss the single box … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 13, 2020) In this episode, John and Ken learn about one of the oldest intact Apiaries to ever be discovered on an archaeological dig in Israel. … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 13, 2020) In this episode, John and Ken learn about one of the oldest intact Apiaries to ever be discovered on an archaeological dig in Israel. … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 6, 2020) In this bonus episode, John learns a startling revelation about the infamous (and still not assembled) Flow Hive. The guys also discuss the appearance … Read more

(Original Air Date: Aug 6, 2020) In this bonus episode, John learns a startling revelation about the infamous (and still not assembled) Flow Hive. The guys also discuss the appearance … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 30, 2020) In what is a rather quick episode, we talk about going slow and steady. Ha! Ken discusses his most recent bee removal from a … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 30, 2020) In what is a rather quick episode, we talk about going slow and steady. Ha! Ken discusses his most recent bee removal from a … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 9, 2020) In this bonus episode, John continues his talk with Steve Jimenez from Hives for Heroes. This conversation picks up directly from where the main … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 9, 2020) In this bonus episode, John continues his talk with Steve Jimenez from Hives for Heroes. This conversation picks up directly from where the main … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 2, 2020) From horse and cow manure to misrepresented TP and even a few crappy people, this episode sure does have a lot of toilet talk. … Read more

(Original Air Date: July 2, 2020) From horse and cow manure to misrepresented TP and even a few crappy people, this episode sure does have a lot of toilet talk. … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 25, 2020) The colonies have divided and sent out multiple potential new colonies as Swarmageddon sets in out at Ken’s place. Could this be a repeat … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 25, 2020) The colonies have divided and sent out multiple potential new colonies as Swarmageddon sets in out at Ken’s place. Could this be a repeat … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 18, 2020) John recounts a recent bee removal with some really testy bees and their shady neighbors.  Plus, we take another shot at identifying the difference … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 18, 2020) John recounts a recent bee removal with some really testy bees and their shady neighbors.  Plus, we take another shot at identifying the difference … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 11, 2020) It is now June and for many regions the nectar flow is now at its peak, but it won’t last forever. In fact, for … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 11, 2020) It is now June and for many regions the nectar flow is now at its peak, but it won’t last forever. In fact, for … Read more

For the 12th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Fonta Molyneaux from Wild Everlasting Farm to discuss Brood Dynamics and how to optimize your natural beekeeping … Read more

For the 12th installment of the Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Fonta Molyneaux from Wild Everlasting Farm to discuss Brood Dynamics and how to optimize your natural beekeeping … Read more

Today John poses a challenge to any interested beekeeper out there who might be willing to do a little research.  We’ve always heard how much honey it takes for the … Read more

Today John poses a challenge to any interested beekeeper out there who might be willing to do a little research.  We’ve always heard how much honey it takes for the … Read more

Nathalie B. takes us on a journey of sustainably raising your own queens right in your backyard.  She discusses the difference between commercial queens vs locally raised queens, as well … Read more

Nathalie B. takes us on a journey of sustainably raising your own queens right in your backyard.  She discusses the difference between commercial queens vs locally raised queens, as well … Read more

Join us, as we look back from 2062 and thank you all for forty years of Hive Jive in our lives.

Join us, as we look back from 2062 and thank you all for forty years of Hive Jive in our lives.

Nathalie B. sits down with James Lee, a natural beekeeper and licensed clinical social worker who founded the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan, to discuss the cognitive bias and dissonance … Read more

Nathalie B. sits down with James Lee, a natural beekeeper and licensed clinical social worker who founded the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan, to discuss the cognitive bias and dissonance … Read more

Has John completely lost his mind?  Well, that remains to be seen.  Join us for a special stand-alone episode of The Hive Jive and learn all about the wild and … Read more

Has John completely lost his mind?  Well, that remains to be seen.  Join us for a special stand-alone episode of The Hive Jive and learn all about the wild and … Read more

Consider this a reminder that to love and to be loved is the most important thing there is in this world.  In his own words and from his personal trials, … Read more

Consider this a reminder that to love and to be loved is the most important thing there is in this world.  In his own words and from his personal trials, … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 4th, 2020) In their latest misadventures, Ken comes across an ice chest full of bees, and John is called to a swarm that has over 5 … Read more

(Original Air Date: June 4th, 2020) In their latest misadventures, Ken comes across an ice chest full of bees, and John is called to a swarm that has over 5 … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 28th, 2020) Its time for another Random Clips episode. Just like the title implies, these clips are random and don’t necessarily have anything to do with … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 28th, 2020) Its time for another Random Clips episode. Just like the title implies, these clips are random and don’t necessarily have anything to do with … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 21st, 2020) In this bonus episode John continues his rant from the main segment about the irresponsible beekeeper and the chaos the “Bad Bees” caused; while … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 21st, 2020) In this bonus episode John continues his rant from the main segment about the irresponsible beekeeper and the chaos the “Bad Bees” caused; while … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 14th, 2020) Ken and John question the new temp soundboard operator, Shannon, about her thoughts on the show, as well as her experience with Honey.  The … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 14th, 2020) Ken and John question the new temp soundboard operator, Shannon, about her thoughts on the show, as well as her experience with Honey.  The … Read more

(Original Air Date: May 7th, 2020) The saga continues with Ken and Max and their re-queening attempts.  Plus, does the color of your bee really matter?