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Episodes: 304
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 545 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
jeff@growingplanetmedia.com
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Host
Jim Tew - Dr. Jim Tew is a longtime beekeeper and beekeeping educator with decades of hands-on experience, including work at Ohio State. He shares practical guidance and observations on honey-bee management.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Anne Frey - Small-scale Honey Extraction, Processing Equipment, Uncapping Methods, Vibration Control, And Adapting Equipment To Apiary Size
Anne Frey - Managing Small Late-summer Colonies, Varroa Control, Overwintering Nucs, Resource Sharing, And Colony Combination
Kim Flottum - Fall Feeding, Supplemental Food Choices, Hive Stores, Feeder Methods, And Winter Preparation
Anne Frey - Bee Forage, Planting For Honey Bees And Pollinators, Native Plants, Trees, And Invasive Species Considerations
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Episodes
A Beekeeper's Cookbook (305)
October 08, 2026
What happens when decades of beekeeping, family recipes, and curiosity about cooking with honey come together in one book? In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew talks with Nona Hurst about The Dancing Bees of Rockhurst Farm, the cookbook she created with her husband, John Hurst, and their daughter, designer Courtney Wyndham. Nona recounts how the Hursts became beekeepers 43 years ago after she surprised John with two colonies for his birthday. The pickup did not go as planned: a rotte...
Plain Talk: Autumn Walkabout (303)
October 01, 2026
Sometimes, the best beekeeping activity is simply taking a walk and watching the bees. In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Dr. Jim Tew heads into a nearby field for an informal autumn walkabout. His destination is a stand of goldenrod, where he hopes to observe honey bees and other insects taking advantage of the season's remaining flowers. Along the way, Jim encounters butterflies, bumblebees, wasps, and plenty of goldenrod. He wonders why some plants attract more insects than others, obse...
Plain Talk: Other Stinging Insects (302)
September 24, 2026
Fall has arrived, and Dr. Jim Tew is taking listeners on another walk through his bee yard. But this week, the conversation wanders beyond honey bees. It begins at the county fair, where yellow jackets hovering around food and garbage cans are routinely called "bees." Jim reflects on how quickly a beekeeper becomes known as the neighborhood "bee person"—and how that inevitably leads to calls about insects that aren't honey bees at all. Along the way, Jim recalls helping a neighbor with a wasp...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Honey Bee Obscura Podcast?
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast is hosted by Jim Tew. Its publicly listed email is jeff@growingplanetmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Honey Bee Obscura Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: jeff@growingplanetmedia.com.
How many listeners does Honey Bee Obscura Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Honey Bee Obscura Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Honey Bee Obscura Podcast?
Honey Bee Obscura Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced beekeepers, beekeeping educators, apiary operators, bee-health practitioners, and specialists in equipment, forage, or honey production. Common among recent guests: Substantial hands-on beekeeping experience; Practical educational or extension work; Professional expertise in bee health, apiary management, equipment, or forage. Recent guests include Anne Frey, Anne Frey, and Kim Flottum.
How hard is it to get booked on Honey Bee Obscura Podcast?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Honey Bee Obscura Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Agriculture, Beekeeping, Bee Health, Pollinator Conservation, and Honey Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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