Beekeeping Today Podcast

Beekeeping Today Podcast

Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman

Episodes 436
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (294)
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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50%
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About This Podcast

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 journey.

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"Bitter Honey" Author Jennie Durant (388)

Jun 08, 2026 43m Transcript

Jennie Durant, PhD, joins Beekeeping Today to discuss her new book, Bitter Honey: Big Ag's Threat to the Bees and the Fight to Save Them. Drawing from more than fifteen years of research, interviews,…

Winning at Honey with Stephanie: Entering Honey Shows

Jun 03, 2026 16m Bonus Transcript

In this edition of Winning Honey with Stephanie, Stephanie Slater checks in on her own honey show preparations and admits that her comb honey supers still aren't ready despite last month's plans. A…

Regional Beekeepers Spring 2026: Honey Flows, Varroa, and What's Working (387)

Jun 01, 2026 53m Transcript

In this spring 2026 edition of Regional Beekeepers, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome a familiar panel of beekeepers from across North America to compare notes on how the season is unfolding in…

AEEA and the Power of Extension Education (386)

May 25, 2026 40m Transcript

Beekeeping Today welcomes back two familiar voices in honey bee education: Dr. Robyn Underwood and Ana Heck. Together, they discuss the growing role of the Apiculture Extension Educators of America…

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

May 18, 2026 51m Transcript

Ang Roell of They Keep Bees joins Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman for another installment of the Beekeeping Today Podcast Queen Series. Ang shares the story behind building a migratory queen breeding…

Bonus Short - 2026 Heartland Apicultural Society Conference

May 14, 2026 5m Bonus Transcript

The Heartland Apicultural Society returns to Michigan State University May 30–31, 2026, bringing together beekeepers from across the region for two days of education, networking, and hands-on…

Bee Science: Spring Colony Growth - Managing Expansion, Nutrition, and Swarming

May 13, 2026 20m Bonus Transcript

Spring is a season of rapid change inside the hive, and in this Bee Science segment, Dr. Dewey Caron walks through what drives colony expansion—and how beekeepers can respond effectively. Dewey…

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

May 11, 2026 52m Transcript

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman continue their queen-focused spring series with longtime beekeeper, researcher, and educator Randy Oliver and commercial…

Winning at Honey: Choosing the Right Jars for Honey Shows

May 06, 2026 14m Bonus Transcript

In this installment of Winning at Honey with Stephanie Slater, Stephanie returns with seasonal reflections from Wisconsin and a practical deep dive into one of the most overlooked—but…

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

May 04, 2026 53m Transcript

In this continuation of the Queen Series, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome Dr. Juliana Rangel of Texas A&M University for an in-depth discussion on honey bee queen biology, mating behavior,…

Bonus Short - Secrets of the Bees with Sammy Ramsey

Apr 28, 2026 17m Bonus Transcript

In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman sit down with Dr. Sammy Ramsey to explore his role in the National Geographic docuseries Secrets of the Bees. What began as a…

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

Apr 27, 2026 52m Transcript

In this episode, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman launch a new series focused on honey bee queens with leading researcher Dr. David Tarpy. From the start, the conversation challenges a common…

Bee Swarmed with Mateo Kaiser (381)

Apr 20, 2026 52m Transcript

Mateo Kaiser joins Jeff and Becky to discuss how Bee Swarmed is changing the way beekeepers find and collect swarms. Built to connect the public with local beekeepers quickly, the platform helps…

Bonus Short - 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo – Part 3

Apr 17, 2026 17m Bonus Transcript

Honey show judging and beekeeper education take center stage in this final installment from the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo. In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman bring…

Varroa Management Planning: Tools and Strategies (Bee Science)

Apr 15, 2026 26m Bonus Transcript

In this Bee Science Short, Dr. Dewey Caron continues his series on integrated pest management (IPM) for Varroa mites, focusing on the critical step of selecting and applying the right tools at the…

Varroa Management Guide Update with Dewey Caron (380)

Apr 13, 2026 53m Transcript

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome Dr. Dewey Caron for a wide-ranging discussion on Varroa management, beekeeping education, and the evolving work of…

Bonus Short - Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews: Comb Honey Innovation and Feeding Solutions (Part 2)

Apr 10, 2026 22m Bonus Transcript

In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman continue their live coverage from the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo, featuring two conversations focused on innovation in comb honey…

Terra Vera Update: Hive Health, Biosecurity, and Varroa Control (379)

Apr 06, 2026 56m Transcript

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back Dr. Jeff Pettis and Carlos Perea of Terra Vera for an update on their evolving approach to honey bee health—one…

Bonus Short - Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews: Beekeepers and Innovations (Part 1)

Apr 03, 2026 21m Bonus Transcript

In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman record live from the floor of the Midwest Honey Bee Expo, bringing listeners a series of conversations with beekeepers,…

Bonus Short - Winning Honey with Stephanie Slater

Apr 01, 2026 8m Bonus Transcript

In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Stephanie Slater launches a new monthly series focused on honey shows, judging, and the art of presenting hive products. Stephanie begins by sharing how she…

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