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

Beekeeping Technology

Honey Shows

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	445	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	HobbiesLife SciencesLeisureScience

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Latest Episodes

Beekeeping Success Around the World with Dr. Robert Owen (393)

What can beekeepers learn from Australia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Georgia, and Thailand?

This week Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman welcome Dr. Robert Owen, beekeeper, educator, researcher, author, and international consultant, for a wide-rangi... more

Yesterday • 55 min

Building Better Bee Nutrition and RNAi Tools with Vincent Ricigliano, PhD (392)

Honey bee nutrition is more complex than simply providing protein. In this episode, Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman welcome Dr. Vincent Ricigliano to discuss emerging research exploring algae-based supplemental diets, functional feeds, RNA interfere... more

6 Jul 2026 • 41 min • Most popular

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Winning At Honey with Stephanie: Creating Award-Winning Beeswax Exhibits

In this Bonus Short episode of Beekeeping Today, Stephanie Slater returns with another installment of Winning at Honey with Stephanie, sharing updates from a busy start to summer and offering practical guidance for preparing beeswax entries for honey... more

1 Jul 2026 • 16 min

Instrumental Insemination of Honey Bee Queens with Dr. Jack Rath (391)

In this episode of Beekeeping Today, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman continue the Queen Series with Dr. Jack Rath, former owner of Betterbee, veterinarian, beekeeper, and queen breeder. The conversation focuses on instrumental insemination of honey bee ... more

29 Jun 2026 • 57 min

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Recent Guests

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)

Robyn Underwood

Extension Educator, Apiculture

Penn State Extension

Episode: AEEA and the Power of Extension Education (386)

Ang Roell

Regional beekeeper, queen producer, founder of They Keep Bees

They Keep Bees

Episode: Queen Series: Ang Roell on Queen Breeding and Hygienic Genetics (385)

Eric Oliver

Co-owner/operator of Oliver Bees alongside his father

Oliver Bees

Episode: Queen Series: Randy & Eric Oliver on Selective Breeding and Varroa-Resistant Bees (384)

Juliana Rangel

Professor of Entomology focusing on honey bee queens

Texas A&M University

Episode: Queen Series: Honey Bee Queen Biology and Mating Behavior with Dr. Juliana Rangel (383)

Samuel Ramsey

Dr. Samuel Ramsey, University of Colorado Boulder; producer on the National Geographic docu-series Secrets of the Bees

University of Colorado Boulder; National Geographic docu-series

Episode: Bonus Short - Secrets of the Bees with Sammy Ramsey

David Tarpy

Professor, North Carolina State University; queen biology expert

North Carolina State University

Episode: Queen Series: Queen Biology and Quality with Dr. David Tarpy (382)

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 434 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!
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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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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.

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

Apple Podcasts	#33	United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#53	Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#221	United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#188	Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#17	Ireland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#17	Belgium/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

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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.

Queen Series: Queen Biology and Quality with Dr. David Tarpy (382)

Q: For our listeners who are new to honey bees this year, can you give us a high-level overview of the queen and her role and position in the colony?

Tarpy explains the queen's life as a balance between reproduction and collaboration with workers, noting that queens mate with many drones to build a diverse sperm store, that the queen's early life affects colony outcomes, and that colony health depends on a complex set of signals including brood pheromones and worker-perception, not just the queen's direct actions.

AEEA and the Power of Extension Education (386)

Q: What is AEEA and what does the group do?

AEEA is a network of apiculture extension educators that collaborates to share programs, resources, and professional development to extend university research to beekeepers.

Queen Series: Randy & Eric Oliver on Selective Breeding and Varroa-Resistant Bees (384)

Q: As a new beekeeper, how difficult is it to transition from yard-wide sampling to full-yard sampling for mite washes?

It is challenging and time-consuming at first, but with a systematic approach and a phased rollout, you can scale up. Begin with limited colonies, build standardized data collection, and gradually expand while maintaining careful tagging and tracking so you can identify which colonies show true resistance.

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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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