Episodes

  • No Life Beekeepers Chat — Episode Discussion 6/23/26
    Jun 24 2026

    Join the No Life Beekeepers for a deep dive into all things beekeeping. Whether you're a seasoned apiarist or just starting out, this episode covers practical tips, colony management, honey production, and the everyday realities of keeping bees. Perfect for anyone who loves bees or wants to learn more about the craft.


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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • The No Life Beekeepers Podcast 06-16-26 w/ special guest Ian Steppler,Beekeeping Q&A - Hive Updates & Slow Honey Sales
    Jun 17 2026

    June 16, 2026 - Beekeeping Livestream
    Topics covered:
    • Weather talk (mid-90s, trying to keep the house cool)
    • Hive update: checked a 2-frame mating nuc - queen is laying eggs, doing well
    • Moved frames between hives to help queenless nucs
    • Honey sales update: slow weekend ($125 Sunday), competition from backyard beekeepers selling cheap honey
    • Mentored a new beekeeper on the phone - they've kept bees 10 years but only harvested 30 lbs total, needs help with colony management
    • Brad mentioned as a regular viewer

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • The No Life Beekeepers Podcast 6-9-26
    Jun 10 2026

    TNL - No Life Beekeepers Chat
    Join the beekeepers for a round table discussion covering all things bees, hive management, and the art of beekeeping. Whether you're a seasoned apiarist or just starting out, this conversational stream dives into real-world beekeeping challenges, tips, and community questions.
    Topics Include:
    • Hive inspections and seasonal prep
    • Swarm management techniques
    • Queen rearing and genetics
    • Disease prevention and treatment
    • listener questions from the beekeeping community
    About Walker Bee Ranch:
    Education-focused beekeeping content from passionate apiarists. Dedicated to helping others succeed in the rewarding world of honey bees.

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • The No Life Beekeepers Podcast 6-2-26 Because bees don't care about your schedule — they work when they work
    Jun 3 2026

    Weekly round table beekeeping discussion with Bob and the No Life Beekeepers community. This episode covers everything from nuc shopping tips to Varroa treatment options, plus some laughs along the way.
    In this episode:
    Community Check-ins — Grayson's nuc pickup, grafting updates, and beekeepers from Colorado to South Carolina
    Nuc Shopping 101 — What to look for when buying nucs, with a live demonstration of good vs. not-so-good examples
    Queen Biology — Understanding queen lifespan (2.5 years) and why requeening or splitting is essential for colony survival
    Varroa Treatment Talk — First impressions on VarroxSan, observations on bee behavior around treatment strips
    The Quote of the Night: "As soon as you start to believe something, the bees prove you wrong" — A beekeeping truth we can all relate to
    Wrap-up: Family updates and community shout-outs to keep the conversation going.
    Links:
    • StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/i8zgdbfki7
    • Walker Bee Ranch
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    Tagline: "Weekly round table beekeeping discussion with Bob and the No Life Beekeepers community. This episode covers everything from nuc shopping tips to Varroa treatment options, plus some laughs along the way.
    In this episode:
    Community Check-ins — Gramson's nuc pickup, grafting updates, and beekeepers from Colorado to South Carolina
    Nuc Shopping 101 — What to look for when buying nucs, with a live demonstration of good vs. not-so-good examples
    Queen Biology — Understanding queen lifespan (2.5 years) and why requeening or splitting is essential for colony survival
    Varroa Treatment Talk — First impressions on VarroxSan, observations on bee behavior around treatment strips
    The Quote of the Night: "As soon as you start to believe something, the bees prove you wrong" — A beekeeping truth we can all relate to
    Wrap-up: Family updates and community shout-outs to keep the conversation going.
    Links:
    • StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/i8zgdbfki7
    • Walker Bee Ranch
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    Tagline: "Because bees don't care about your schedule — they work when they work."
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • The No Life Beekeepers Podcast 5-6-26
    May 28 2026

    Episode 3: May 6, 2026
    Title: TNL- Tuesday night No life beekeepers chat
    Summary:
    • 34 minute quick chat
    • Community Q&A
    • Beekeeping tips & tricks
    • Live discussion with viewers

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • No Life Beekeepers Podcast 5-13-26
    May 28 2026

    Episode 2: May 13, 2026
    Title: TNL - No life beekeeping chat
    Summary:
    • Harvested 15 gallons (180 lbs) from outyards
    • Made 2 nuke splits
    • Honey extraction tips (thick honey, extractor issues)
    • Hive beetle concerns
    • First harvest of the season (3 mediums + 3 deeps)
    • Community chat with Keith, Jonathan, Mike, Eric

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • No Life Beekeepers Podcast may 26 2026
    May 28 2026

    TNL- No life beekeeping chat
    May 27, 2026 | 2h 33m
    Summary:
    • Weather & honey flow impact (rain, ~420lbs harvested)
    • Queen buying tips ($28-50), GoFundMe discussion
    • Making splits (8 from one hive!)
    • 2-frame vs 5-frame nuke boxes
    • Sales update (creamed honey moving!)
    • Beekeeping tips: "Count eggs ÷ 3 = daily queen lay rate"

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    58 mins