Fairs Episodes

Jan. 22, 2026

Plain Talk: NAHBE Reflections (267)

What happens when a lifelong beekeeper walks the floor of a modern beekeeping expo and realizes just how much the craft has changed? In this Plain Talk episode, Jim Tew reflects on NAHBE, innovation fatigue, and finding renewed meaning in simplicity and community.

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Jan. 15, 2026

Plain Talk: NAHBE Walkabout (266)

Jim Tew records live from the floor of the North American Honey Bee Expo, sharing first impressions, observations on modern beekeeping, and the energy of one of the industry’s largest gatherings.

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Jan. 20, 2022

Bee Beards - Part 2 (057)

In today’s episode, Kim and Jim continue their exploration of Bee Beards… though this time… they go big… really big bee beards you see in the movies, where they use 20 maybe 30 pounds of bees, and the person is covered from the top of his head...

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Jan. 13, 2022

Bee Beards - Part 1 (056)

Really? You want to do a bee beard? OK, let’s think this through. How much do you know about bees and bee beards, and why do you want to make a bee beard anyway? Some people will think you are as crazy as a loon to try this and that you will die....

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