Talking Shit About Nothing | Episode 45: The Buzz About Bees — Honey, Hives & the Bees of Lexington

Jimmy and Rich welcome longtime Lexington beekeeper Alexandra Bartsch to the show for a fascinating conversation about honeybees, beekeeping, and the important role bees play in our environment. Alexandra shares nearly 50 years of beekeeping experience, explains the differences between honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, wasps and hornets, and takes us inside the incredible world of the hive—from queens and worker bees to honey production, pollination and the famous “bee dance.” The conversation also covers local Lexington honey, harvesting season, why honey crystallizes, what bees do during the winter, how people can help protect pollinators, and the many products made from honey and beeswax. Plus, Jimmy and Rich share plenty of laughs about getting stung, bee suits, 50,000 angry bees, “UFC” queen bees, carpenter bees spying on the neighbors, and Jimmy’s determination to become a beekeeper. A fun, educational episode that will definitely leave you looking at the bees in your backyard a little differently.