{"podcast":{"title":"Chuck Cook Podcast","slug":"chuck-cook-podcast-7171776","podcast_index_feed_id":7171776,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/chuck-cook-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/chuck-cook-podcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/chuck-cook-podcast/20250116_080106_11a76dfcb34711bbc40423b02c2d71d2.png","author":"Chuck Cook","episode_count":89,"summary":"Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world. With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety. But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Whether it’s advice on maintaining healthy hives, exploring cutting-edge agriculture, or optimizing health through keto, Chuck provides a wealth of actionable knowledge. Each episode brings a unique blend…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T16:17:27.275585+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776"},"episode":{"title":"Beekeeping with Chuck - February Hive Expansion","slug":"beekeeping-with-chuck-february-hive-expansion","published_at":"2026-02-13T18:49:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776/beekeeping-with-chuck-february-hive-expansion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/chuck-cook-podcast/2530402","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/311524/2530402/chuck-cook-podcast/2026_02_07_00_02_49_91fd302e-f2fe-4d4e-a792-eef3bf1f7101.mp3","summary":"🐝💥 Spring is buzzing early in the Southeast, and it’s time to wake up the apiary! Are you ready to build some \"monster hives\" for the upcoming season? 🤔 Wondering how to expand your colonies early without triggering a premature swarm? 🧐 Curious why giving your virgin queens the \"front door\" might drastically boost your mating success rates? 🏗️ Want to know the specific steps for a \"Modified Demaree\" manipulation to maximize laying space? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ Strategies for early spring feeding and capitalizing on maple pollen ✅ A step-by-step breakdown of the \"Modified Demaree\" technique ✅ The harsh but necessary reality of treatment-free stock assessment ✅ Why you should put mated queens at the top and virgins at the bottom ✅ How to safely perform mite checks during early season inspections ✅ Tips for managing drawn comb versus foundation in February ✅ Live hive inspection: identifying healthy brood patterns and food stores 🎧 Tune in now to get your apiary ready for a record-breaking year! Hit that subscribe button and let us know in the comments: are your hives waking up yet? #TheBLab #BeekeepingTips #QueenRearing #SwarmPrevention #TreatmentFreeBeekeeping #ApiaryManagement","meta_description":"🐝💥 Spring is buzzing early in the Southeast, and it’s time to wake up the apiary! Are you ready to build some \"monster hives\" for the upcoming season? 🤔 W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2531,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776/episodes/beekeeping-with-chuck-february-hive-expansion/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776/beekeeping-with-chuck-february-hive-expansion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}