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Beekeeping Today Podcast

Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman
Beekeeping
Varroa Mites
Honey Production
Honey Bees
Pollination
Bee Nutrition
North American Honey Bee Expo
Beekeeping Equipment
Beekeeping Education
Varroa Mite
Honey Bee Health
Honey
Bee Health
Varroa
Honey Shows
Beekeeping Technology
Pollinator Health
Broodminder
Dalan Animal Health
Beekeeping Practices

The weekly podcast bringing beekeepers the latest news, research, and insights on honey bees. Hosted by Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman, each episode features conversations with beekeepers, scientists, authors, and industry leaders. Whether you're just starting your first hive or managing hundreds, you'll find practical tips, fresh perspectives, and engaging stories to inspire your beekeeping jou... more

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What happens when a beekeeper with a zoology background, a manufacturing business, and a tendency to question conventional wisdom starts redesigning beekeeping equipment? In this episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome Michael Mahar of 21st Bee... more

Education remains one of the most powerful tools available to beekeepers, and few people exemplify that mission better than Amy Vu. As Extension Coordinator for the University of Florida Honey Bee Lab, Amy oversees one of the country's premier Master... more

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Sometimes the most memorable beekeeping stories have very little to do with honey production.

This week, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome Nehemiah Ray, a Georgia beekeeper whose family's everyday life inspired the Sundance Award-winning documen... more

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How can a honey bee with a brain smaller than a sesame seed communicate the exact location of food to thousands of nestmates? In this episode of Bee Science with Dewey, Dr. Dewey Caron explores one of the most remarkable discoveries in honey bee biol... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Vu
Lab Director, University of Florida Honey Bee Lab; co-host of Two Bees in a Podcast
University of Florida
Episode: Beekeeping Education and the University of Florida Honey Bee Lab with Amy Vu (395)
Nehemiah Ray
Beekeeper and filmmaker, subject of The Boys and the Bees
Beekeeping family featured in The Boys and the Bees
Episode: The Boys and the Bees with Nehemiah Ray (394)
Robert Owen
Beekeeper, author of Beekeeping Success
Beekeeping author; based in Bangkok, Thailand
Episode: Beekeeping Success Around the World with Dr. Robert Owen (393)
Vincent Ricigliano
USDA ARS research scientist, Pollinator Health Lab, Davis, California
USDA ARS
Episode: Building Better Bee Nutrition and RNAi Tools with Vincent Ricigliano, PhD (392)
Dr. Jack Rath
One of the original founders of Better Bee, specialist in instrumental insemination of honey bee queens
Better Bee
Episode: Instrumental Insemination of Honey Bee Queens with Dr. Jack Rath (391)
David Wade
Hobbyist beekeeper conducting wax movement experiments
Independent beekeeper in Massachusetts
Episode: Moving Wax Around the Hive with Dave Wade (390)
Chris Hansen
Owner of a bee hauling business, specialized in packaging and trucking bees
Bees trucking company based in Wisconsin
Episode: Chris Hansen on the Business of Hauling Package Bees (389)
Jennie Durant
Author of Bitter Honey: Big Ag's Threat to the Bees and the Fight to Save Them
Berkeley, CA / Beekeeping researcher and author
Episode: "Bitter Honey" Author Jennie Durant (388)
Bonnie Morse
Beekeeper and consultant
Self-employed
Episode: Regional Beekeepers Spring 2026: Honey Flows, Varroa, and What's Working (387)

Hosts

Jeff Ott
Host of Beekeeping Today Podcast and related formats; long-time beekeeping educator and communicator
Becky Masterman
Co-host with a focus on education and outreach within beekeeping communities

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 437 ratings
  • Entertaining & Informative Podcast

    Really appreciate this podcast for the national news of the beekeeping industry, as well as great ideas for the hobbyist. The interviews are professional yet entertaining and bring a variety of views on all aspects of beekeeping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawk Hives
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jim Hartman

    Super useful information. It's given me a whole new perspective for my bee business!! HAVE HIM BACK!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindybeebabe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well Done Beekeeping Podcast

    Fun, informative and well done. It’s an enjoyable update for a new beekeeper like myself. Thank you. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LivingAbroad45
    United Statesa year ago
  • Politics

    I enjoy listening to podcast, and if I’m gonna listen to one about honeybees, I don’t care about your political views anymore than I care about a musician or basketballs players political views. I unfollowed after several snide remarks, such as whether someone is gonna lose their job or “disrupter in chief”. As a veteran, I find that extremely disrespectful regardless of your affiliation! Adios!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Horseman1973
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent addition

    Becky has been an excellent addition to the team in Kim's absence! She is incredibly knowledgeable, so she asks great questions during interviews, and is just very likable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindybeebabe
    United States3 years ago

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Some critics note audio quality issues or perceive the content as too commercial at times.
Listeners praise the show for practical beekeeping tips and credible science-driven discussions.
Overall, the show is seen as a top resource for beekeeping education and community.
Fans value diverse guests, from researchers to industry innovators.
Listeners appreciate the mix of long-form interviews and actionable short takes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#36
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#199
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#170
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#247
Germany/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#49
South Africa/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#56
Israel/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Beekeeping Success Around the World with Dr. Robert Owen (393)
Q: What changes did you make to update the Australian Beekeeping Manual for Varroa?
I updated sections on Varroa biology, treatment options, and practical management, including organic methods and shelf-approval pesticides, with a note that more updates would be needed as the pest and regulations evolve.
Beekeeping Success Around the World with Dr. Robert Owen (393)
Q: What was your impetus to create a beginner beekeeper book?
I observed that most beekeeping books were too sequential and technical for someone starting out, so I aimed to write a question-and-answer style book that a beekeeper could take to the hive and quickly look up what they needed, making it practical and approachable for beginners.
The Boys and the Bees with Nehemiah Ray (394)
Q: What was the most difficult cutout that you have actually performed?
Nehemiah describes a difficult removal at Tyler Perry Studios with multiple hives inside a large mansion, requiring a boom lift and careful navigation to locate the hives; the job was technically challenging and risky due to height and awkward placement, but ultimately successful.
Queen Series: Queen Biology and Quality with Dr. David Tarpy (382)
Q: What are the main factors beekeepers should consider beyond queen pheromone when assessing queen quality, and how reliable are body-size and mating metrics?
Tarpy notes that while body size and mating success correlate with quality, brood signals and worker perception are often more important; non-destructive measurements can track size over time, but final quality assessment usually requires destructive checks like sperm viability assessments, which clinics can provide non-destructively only to a limited extent.
Queen Series: Queen Biology and Quality with Dr. David Tarpy (382)
Q: How does the handling and shipping of queens impact their quality, and what best practices should be followed?
Careful handling during shipping is crucial to avoid overheating, which can sterilize sperm and reduce viability; proper cooling, avoiding direct heat, and minimizing time between receiving queens and introducing them into colonies are essential for maintaining queen quality.

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What is Beekeeping Today Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers a broad spectrum of beekeeping topics, blending practical hive management with science, extension outreach, and industry innovations. Episodes frequently center on real-world beekeeping challenges—queen breeding, Varroa management, nutrition, and swarm dynamics—while featuring researchers, extension specialists, and product developers who translate science into actionable guidance. A standout throughline is the emphasis on evidence-based practices, hands-on techniques, and community education, with guests ranging from university researchers to tech founders shaping tools for beekeeping. Listeners can expect approachable discussions that scale from hobbyist advice to commercial operation strategies, plus occasional show-focus... more

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Recent guests on Beekeeping Today Podcast include:

1. Amy Vu
2. Nehemiah Ray
3. Robert Owen
4. Vincent Ricigliano
5. Dr. Jack Rath
6. David Wade
7. Chris Hansen
8. Jennie Durant

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