Oct 22, 202628 minS3
What's the difference between having bees and actually keeping bees? In this first installment of Lessons from the Hive , a new Beekeeping Buddies series, Luke shares one of the hardest lessons he's learned as a...
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Beekeeping Buddies
Hosted by Luke Harvey · leisure · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Beekeeping Buddies brings together practical beekeeping experience, scientific curiosity, and a healthy dose of humor!Join hosts Steve Schmidt and Luke Harvey, two experienced beekeepers from the Peoria, Illinois area, each with over a decade of hands-on experience managing honey bee colonies. Luke is a Certified Master Beekeeper through the University of Montana with a background in biomedical engineering, while Steve brings his mechanical engineering expertise to the conversation. Together, they approach beekeeping with curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.Each episode features four familiar segments:Around the Yard: Follow along as Steve and Luke share what's happening in their apiaries, from seasonal colony management and honey production to queen rearing, swarm control, and the occasional unexpected adventure.In the News: Explore the latest honey bee research, scientific discoveries, and developments affecting beekeepers. We break do
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What is Beekeeping Buddies about?
Beekeeping Buddies brings together practical beekeeping experience, scientific curiosity, and a healthy dose of humor! Join hosts Steve Schmidt and Luke Harvey, two experienced beekeepers from the Peoria, Illinois area, each with over a decade of hands-on experience managing honey bee colonies.
Who hosts Beekeeping Buddies?
Beekeeping Buddies is hosted by Luke Harvey. The show has published 53 episodes to date.
What has Beekeeping Buddies covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 53 - Lessons from the Hive - Beehaving is not Beekeeping" (22 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Episode 52 - Feeding, Moving Hives, Treating for Mites, Varroa Discoveries" (14 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Episode 51 - Beginning Winter Preparation, Another Cutout, Honeybee Hotline and more!" (27 August 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does Beekeeping Buddies publish?
Beekeeping Buddies publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 53 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beekeeping Buddies?
Booking probability for Beekeeping Buddies is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beekeeping Buddies requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beekeeping Buddies's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Beekeeping Buddies are Beekeeping, Horses & Other Livestock. Beekeeping Buddies has a leisure audience.
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Luke Harvey hosts Beekeeping Buddies, a leisure podcast with 53 episodes published.
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Oct 14, 202639 minS3It's another episode of Beekeeping Buddies! Join Luke and Steve as they catch up on what's happening in their apiaries, discuss the latest beekeeping news, and share practical advice for managing colonies as the seasons...
Aug 27, 20261h 1mS3Episode 51 of Beekeeping Buddies takes us from new honey bee research to the very practical work of preparing colonies for winter. We dig into a recent study out of Korea and discuss what the findings could mean for...
Aug 5, 20261h 16mS3Your Beekeeping Buddies got a little busy, but not to worry... we are back to cover our summer honey harvest, requeening issues, OA mite treatments, Norra, answer some Honeybee Hotline, and what is coming up in our...
Jun 24, 20261h 17mS3Summer is in full swing, and there is plenty happening in the bee yard. In Episode 49, Steven and Luke discuss how recent rain has affected nectar flows, the role Dutch clover plays in honey production, and what...
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Episode #48
Episode 48 - Growing into Sideliner Beekeeping, Increasing your Network, and Venom Cancer Research
Jun 11, 20261h 19mS3When does a hobby become a business? In this episode, Steve and Luke discuss the transition from hobbyist beekeeper to sideliner, including the challenges, opportunities, and mindset shifts that come with managing more...
May 14, 20261h 6mS3<p >Episode 47 of Beekeeping Buddies has us still busier than we have been in years! Early spring translated to early swarms, early honey crops, and earlier cutouts, and earlier stings! Come listen to what we are doing...
May 1, 20261h 7mS3<p >Episode 46 of Beekeeping Buddies has us busier than we have been in years! Early spring means early swarms, early honey crops, and earlier cutouts! Come listen to what we are doing this time of year. New thumbs up...
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Episode 45 - Come Hang Out with Our Beekeeping Buddies 628 Dirt Rooster Randy McCaffery and His Brother Tommy McCaffery
Apr 15, 20261h 14mS0<p >Episode 45 of Beekeeping Buddies has us visited by some of our own Beekeeping Buddies! Randy McCaffrey (628 Dirt Rooster) and Tommy McCaffrey come by and explain how Hobby Beekeeping is a Way Of Life... and how that...
Apr 1, 20261h 10mS3<p >Episode 44 of Beekeeping Buddies takes us out west as we talk about beekeeping in Arizona and how conditions there compare to what many of us see in the Midwest. We also dig into swapping queens in package bees...
Episode #43
Episode 43 - Is Spring Here? Accident in the Yard! Luke Goes to the Midwest Honeybee Expo!
Feb 28, 20261h 16mS3<p >We're enjoying a stretch of beautiful weather here in the Peoria area, and that can only mean one thing for beekeepers: false spring temptation.</p> <p >This week, Steve and Luke talk through what you should (and...
Episode #43
Episode 43 - Is Spring Here? Accident in the Yard! Luke Goes to the Midwest Honeybee Expo!
Feb 25, 20261h 16mS3<p >We're enjoying a stretch of beautiful weather here in the Peoria area, and that can only mean one thing for beekeepers: false spring temptation.</p> <p >This week, Steve and Luke talk through what you should (and...
Jan 14, 202659 minS2<p >Welcome to episode 42 where we talk about our statistics for the last year and our plans in the new one. We talk about our aparies, what we will be doing, and how we plan to tackle some of these new challenges...
Episode #41
Episode 41 - Winter has arrived and so has our holiday Christmas list for your beekeeping needs!
Dec 11, 202555 minS2<p >Welcome to episode 41 where we talk a bit about the weather, but because we don't have a lot going on in the yard, we are going to run down our gift buying guide for 2026! We hope everyone has an excellent holiday...
Nov 26, 202550 minS2<p >I know, two episodes in two weeks? Well, episode 40 is here, and this one is big.</p> <p >We sat down with Dr. Jeff Pettis, former President of Apimondia and one of the world's leading honey bee researchers, for an...
Episode #39
Episode 39 - Fall preparation, late fall cutouts, how to price and install an observation hive
Nov 20, 20251h 5mS2<p >This week we dig into some of the most important tasks heading into the colder months. We cover practical fall preparation, what to expect with late-season cutouts, and how to price and install an observation hive...
Oct 29, 202554 minS2<p >It's the Beekeeping Buddies Halloween Special! Luke and Steve dive into the spookier side of beekeeping from bees starting WW3, to the mornful swarm, frakenbees and more! We'll talk about our fall preparations and...
Oct 15, 20251h 34mS2<p>We have broken 4,000 listens and want to thank everyone for taking some time to listen to us talk about our passion, honey bees.</p> <p>For this episode we take a break from the normal format of the show to interview...
Sep 30, 20251h 4mS2<p >Around the Yard:</p> Dry Midwest Fall: Fall is here, the hot and dry have not gone away. Details on Fall Feeding: Recipe for Luke's fall feed is: 4.5 lbs sugar, 0.5 lbs pollen sub, 7 oz water mixed together with a...
Sep 16, 20251 hourS2<p >Around the Yard:</p> Dry Midwest Fall: Fall is mostly here, but is sure is dry. Details on Another Cutout: Luke and Steve have another fall cutout. Luke Returns From Spain: Luke goes to Spain... and finds few...
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