{"podcast":{"title":"Beekeeping Today Podcast","slug":"beekeeping-today-podcast-512758","podcast_index_feed_id":512758,"rss_url":"https://beekeepingtodaypodcast.libsyn.com/rss2","website_url":"https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/4/0/6/0406615616d1cfb2d959afa2a1bf1c87/BTPNewLogowithOutline-3000-20251231-dqbuga5w1y.png","author":"Jeff Ott","episode_count":436,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:20:27.932171+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beekeeping-today-podcast-512758"},"episode":{"title":"Bonus Short - Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews: Beekeepers and Innovations (Part 1)","slug":"bonus-short-midwest-honey-bee-expo-interviews-beekeepers-and-innovations-part-1","published_at":"2026-04-03T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beekeeping-today-podcast-512758/bonus-short-midwest-honey-bee-expo-interviews-beekeepers-and-innovations-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beekeeping-today-podcast-512758","url":"https://beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/short-2026-midwest-bee-expo-1","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beekeepingtodaypodcast/MHBE-ep-1.mp3?dest-id=2537132","summary":"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, educators, and innovators shaping today's beekeeping community. The episode captures the energy of the expo, where hundreds of beekeepers gather to learn, connect, and share ideas. From practical hive management to emerging technologies and equipment, these conversations highlight the diversity of perspectives and experiences within beekeeping. Jeff and Becky begin with David Burns, a well-known educator and EAS Certified Master Beekeeper, who shares insights on queen acceptance and the importance of ensuring colonies are truly queenless before requeening. The discussion then shifts to Amanda Stoltz of BroodMinder, who explains how hive monitoring data can help beekeepers make better decisions without unnecessary disturbance. Finally, Tracy Perlmeyer of Hive Butler introduces a versatile tool designed to make beekeeping tasks cleaner, easier, and more efficient. Together, these interviews reflect the collaborative spirit of beekeeping—where shared knowledge, innovation, and community support help beekeepers at all levels succeed. This is Part 1 of a multi-episode series recorded at the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo. Featured Guests David Burns – EAS Certified Master Beekeeper; educator and YouTube content creator Amanda Stoltz – BroodMinder, New Queen Bee Tracy Pielemeir – Hive Butler, Founder ______________ Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping. Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their color…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1295,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beekeeping-today-podcast-512758/episodes/bonus-short-midwest-honey-bee-expo-interviews-beekeepers-and-innovations-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beekeeping-today-podcast-512758/bonus-short-midwest-honey-bee-expo-interviews-beekeepers-and-innovations-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}