Beekeeping For Newbees®
A practical guide to beekeeping for beginners, blending real-time hive reports with deep dives into topics like mite control and swarm prevention.
A solo-hosted educational podcast that provides practical, real-world advice for new beekeepers. Episodes often feature a detailed inspection report from one of the host's own hives before diving into a specific weekly theme, such as the multi-part 'Varroa Week'. While mostly a solo show, it occasionally features interviews with creators of beekeeping tools and apps.
“The show's signature is its 'Colony of the Day' segment, where the host shares a detailed, real-time inspection log from his own apiary. This grounds the educational topics in actual, current beekeeping practice, moving beyond theory to application.”
Who hosts this show
The podcast is hosted by Jeff Sampsell, a disabled veteran and former first responder who started beekeeping 15 years ago. He created the channel to help new beekeepers avoid the costly mistakes he made when starting without a mentor. The show, which has over 700,000 downloads, is part of a larger platform that includes training programs and community support.
Credentials & credits
- 15+ years of beekeeping experience
- Podcast host with over 700,000 downloads
- Founder of The Healing Hive Project non-profit
- Creator of the Beekeeping For Newbees Master Beekeeper Program
- Disabled veteran and former first responder
Other ventures
- Beekeeping For Newbees online courses and training programs
- The Healing Hive Project (non-profit)
- BK4N Mobile App
- beekeepingfornewbees.com (official website)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Episode 206 – Varroa Week Wrap-Up: Norroa Explained and Is It Worth It? 🐝🛡️Apr 24, 2026 · 28 min
- 03Episode 205 – Varroa Week: Common Treatment Options 🐝🛡️Apr 24, 2026 · 33 min
- 04Episode 204 – Varroa Week Continues: How to Test Mite Levels 🐝🛡️Apr 24, 2026 · 29 min
- 05Episode 203 – Varroa Week Continues: How Mites Reproduce and Spread 🐝🛡️Apr 24, 2026 · 27 min
- 06Episode 202 – Varroa Week Begins: Your Spring Mite Plan Starts Now 🐝🛡️Apr 24, 2026 · 21 min
- 07Episode 201 – Swarming and Swarm Traps: What to Watch and What It Means 🐝🌳Apr 17, 2026 · 35 min
- 08Episode 200 – The 5 Questions Every Hive Inspection Should Answer (Part 2 of 2) 🐝Apr 16, 2026 · 29 min
Notable episodes
- 01Episode 208 – Tracking Hive Health Smarter: An Interview With the Founder of APiLOG
A rare interview episode that showcases a modern solution for a common beekeeping problem (record-keeping) and demonstrates the host's interview style.
- 02Episode 205 – Varroa Week: Common Treatment Options
A prime example of the show's solo-hosted, deep-dive format, providing a practical breakdown of essential mite treatments for beginners.
- 03Episode 206 – Varroa Week Wrap-Up: Norroa Explained and Is It Worth It?
This episode highlights the show's commitment to covering new products and technologies, analyzing a new mite treatment's cost and mechanism.
What you'll be asked on this show
Though primarily a solo show, the host's interview style is methodical. He typically opens with a solo monologue to frame the problem before introducing the guest. He starts with the guest's origin story in beekeeping, probes into the problem their product solves, and makes a point to interrupt and define any jargon for his beginner audience. He uses his own experiences as relatable segues to discuss the guest's work.
The host, Jeff, has a calm, educational delivery. Most episodes are solo-narrated, often starting with the greeting "Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening." He frequently references his own mistakes and experiences to make topics more accessible and less intimidating for beginners.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Tell me about yourself, where you're from, and how you got into beekeeping?”
This is the standard opening question to establish the guest's background and credibility in the beekeeping world.
process
3- Q.01
“What made you realize your old method wasn't working and you needed a new solution?”
The host asks this to pinpoint the specific problem that led the guest to create their product or service.
- Q.02
“What are the different options available for people to use the app/product?”
This question serves to detail the practical accessibility and different versions of the guest's solution.
- Q.03
“What are the key features that would resonate with different kinds of beekeepers?”
He uses this to probe for the specific value proposition of the guest's product for his audience.
advice
1- Q.01
“Can you explain [a technical term] for new beekeepers in the audience?”
He often pauses the conversation to have the guest clarify beekeeping-specific jargon for the show's beginner audience.
Signature segments
- · Colony of the Day: A detailed report from a specific hive in the host's apiary.
- · Thematic Weeks (e.g., 'Varroa Week'): A series of episodes dedicated to a single topic.
- · "Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening" opening.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
When guests are featured, they are typically creators of practical beekeeping products or services, such as software developers who are also beekeepers themselves.
- Kyle Sierenson Episode 208 – Tracking Hive Health Smarter: An Interview With the Founder of APiLOG 🐝📋
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is supported directly by listeners through 'Buy Me a Coffee' and uses some affiliate links. The host has openly addressed his limited control over platform-inserted ads and encourages listeners to report inappropriate ones.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the real name of the host?
- The host's name is Jeff Sampsell.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, it is an active podcast with episodes released as recently as May 2026.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is primarily a solo-hosted educational show. Most episodes feature the host discussing a topic, often tied to a real-time report from his own apiary. It occasionally includes guest interviews.
- Who is this podcast for?
- The podcast is specifically designed for new beekeepers, or 'Newbees,' to help them learn best practices and avoid common mistakes.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on its official website, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and other major podcast platforms.
- Does the host have other projects?
- Yes, Jeff Sampsell also runs online training courses, a Master Beekeeper Program, a mobile app, and a non-profit called The Healing Hive Project for veterans and first responders.
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- [04]22 Best Beekeeping Podcasts to Listen to in 2026blog.rephonic.com
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