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[Bonus] Short: The Midwest Honey Bee Expo
Oct. 31, 2025

[Bonus] Short: The Midwest Honey Bee Expo

The Midwest Honey Bee Expo is back—and bigger than ever. Jeff and Becky talk with organizers Bill Werning and Doug Koltermann about what's in store for the 2026 event, held February 6–7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison...

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UK National Honey Show – History, Traditions & Global Impact (344)
July 28, 2025

UK National Honey Show – History, Traditions & Global Impact (344)

The UK National Honey Show is the world’s largest and most prestigious honey show, drawing beekeepers and entries from across the globe. In this episode, Jeff and Becky talk with Bob Mauer, current chairman of the show, about...

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Judging Honey Shows With Stephanie Slater (328)
April 7, 2025

Judging Honey Shows With Stephanie Slater (328)

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, certified honey judge Stephanie Slater joins Jeff and Becky to demystify the art and science of honey shows. From understanding how entries are judged to tips on preparing award-winning honey, Stephanie...

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Kamon Reynolds and NAHBE 2025 (292)
Aug. 19, 2024

Kamon Reynolds and NAHBE 2025 (292)

In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Kamon Reynolds, the beekeeper behind the North American Honey Bee Expo. Kamon shares his journey from a young beekeeper to managing a full-time business and organizing a major beekeeping conference....

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Davidson Fellow 2023 Scholarship Recipient: Anna Yang - Queen Assessment (S6, E33)
Jan. 29, 2024

Davidson Fellow 2023 Scholarship Recipient: Anna Yang - Queen Assessm…

In this episode we're excited to introduce Anna, a Stanford University freshman and hobby beekeeper from Campbell, California. With a passion for honey bees and a background in engineering and science, Anna has embarked on an intriguing journey to...

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American Honey Producers Assn with Chris Hiatt (S6, E20)
Oct. 30, 2023

American Honey Producers Assn with Chris Hiatt (S6, E20)

In today’s episode, Jeff and Becky chat with Chris Hiatt, the President of the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA). AHPA, with a history dating back to its establishment in 1969, has been a cornerstone of the beekeeping community. Their...

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The North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (S6, E14)
Sept. 18, 2023

The North American Honey Bee Expo with Kamon Reynolds (S6, E14)

On this week’s episode we welcome beekeeper, YouTube influencer and conference organizer Kamon Reynolds. provides viewers factual and entertaining looks at managing honey bees, product reviews and interviews. There are many different beekeeping...

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Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS) with Mary Duane and Lou Naylor (S5, E44)
April 17, 2023

Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS) with Mary Duane and Lou Naylor (S5,…

On today's episode, we welcome Mary Duane and Eloise (Lou) Naylor of the Eastern Apicultural Society. EAS was founded in 1955 for the "promotion of bees, education of beekeepers, certification of Master Beekeepers and excellence in bee research. EAS...

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Beekeeper vs. Tech in Startup Competition with Chris Bush (S5, E27)
Dec. 19, 2022

Beekeeper vs. Tech in Startup Competition with Chris Bush (S5, E27)

Joining us this week is Northeast Ohio Beekeeper, Chris Bush. Chris was a contestant on an online series, kind of like - Survivor, meets SharkTank in Hell’s Kitchen. Chris took his honey and queen rearing business to compete against other companies...

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The UK's National Honey Show Interviews and Ed Colby (S5, E24)
Nov. 28, 2022

The UK's National Honey Show Interviews and Ed Colby (S5, E24)

One of the largest and perhaps oldest honey shows in the world in the UK’s National Honey Show. The first show opened in 1923 at the Crystal Palace, in London. While the National Honey Show took an understandable break during the second world war,...

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Broadcom MASTERS® Award Winner - Rory Hu (S5, E22)
Nov. 14, 2022

Broadcom MASTERS® Award Winner - Rory Hu (S5, E22)

The Effects of Pesticides, Caffeine & Tea Polyphenols on Honey Bees

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Project Apis m - Costco USA Scholarship Winners #2 (S5, E17)
Oct. 10, 2022

Project Apis m - Costco USA Scholarship Winners #2 (S5, E17)

Join us for our second episode on the 2022 Project Apis m and CostCo Scholarship Awards. Students who receive this PhD Scholarship award bring new energy, ideas, and expertise to the scientists on the leading edge of bee health research. The award...

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Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist -  Amara Orth (S5, E02)
June 27, 2022

Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist - Amara Orth (S5, E02)

First up on today’s podcast, Jeff talks with Maya Ajmera, CEO of the Society for Science who along with the pharmaceutical company Regeneron, host an annual science contest for high school seniors. Maya talks with Jeff about the contest and...

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2021 Good Food Awards Honey Finalists  (S4, E22)
Nov. 15, 2021

2021 Good Food Awards Honey Finalists (S4, E22)

Last year, we talked with The Good Food Foundation about their annual honey contest . This year, we bring you four of the 15 finalists to talk about their entries and their beekeeping operation. Winners will be announced the week of the episode’s...

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