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Bees are intelligent, compassionate creatures responsible for 90% of the world’s food. They contribute to sustainable farming, biodiversity, environmental protection, and more. Listen in to learn about the wonderful world of native bees and how you can nurture the literal busy bees of Mother Nature.
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Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals. The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats. For more information go to xerces.org.
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Dinosaurs & Bumble Bees

Dinosaurs & Bumble Bees

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We have one son learning to read and another not far behind. We are recording some of our favourite books so that our sons can read along with them. No copyright infringement is intended. Our podcast is not monetised. We have provided the book name and author / illustrators names in the podcast episode titles and a photo of each book. If you like a book, please support the artists and purchase a copy from your local bookshop or borrow a copy from your local library. Reading with kids is so m ...
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What's the most dangerous item in an office? Are fireworks more likely to kill you than bumble bees? Matt Edmondson and Adam Kay are on a mission to compile the definitive list of absolutely everything that might kill you. And they're leaving no stone unturned in their search. From the animal kingdom to deadly jobs and even acts of god, they want to know what's most likely to kill us, and even how to avoid an untimely exit from planet earth. In every episode they make a case for an item to b ...
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On Bad At Goodbyes, we spotlight plants and animals from the IUCN Critically Endangered Red List, sharing species details, research, and information. And then in the second half of each show we perform an ambient soundscape, to hold space for contemplation, reflection, awe and perhaps grief. Few of these species will survive the 21st Century. Perhaps we might acknowledge their passage with a moment of our attention, in recognition of our kinship. Thanks for listening.
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Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I wo ...
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Moving is considered one of life’s top three stressors, even if you’ve planned for it. You have to adjust to not just a new house, but a new lifestyle too. So how do you create a home you love coming back to, while surviving the move itself? Your host, Jill Kalman, has helped people for over 15 years make the move from the city to the suburbs and thrive while doing it. Each week, Jill provides practical moving tips, tons of design wisdom, and all the encouragement you’ll need to make this tr ...
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We are hopeless animal lovers, who want to share our experience and knowledge with you, for the betterment of your animals’ lives. We focus on health, nutrition, behavior, and ideas for overall well-being and happiness. Twice a month, we bring you guest experts, advice, and commentary, and a lot of fun and laughter!
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A supportive platform for divorced and newly single women to share their dating stories, and challenges of re-entering the dating world. #divorcedanddating Cover art photo provided by Alieza Rizvie on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@arizvvv Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divorcedanddating/support
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Land of Eem: Actual Play

Ben Costa, James Parks, George Higgins

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Join Ben Costa, James Parks, and George Higgins as they play the Land of Eem tabletop roleplaying game, inspired by the series of fantasy books: Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo. Ben Costa and James Parks are the creators of Dungeoneer Adventures, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the tabletop roleplaying game, Land of Eem. They have been friends since the 2nd grade, and love making stuff together. Lovers of fantasy, they strive to craft tales that cel ...
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Drop In From There

Clelia Murphy; Dean Jones; John Gildea

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Each week we write and record an ad - you the listener can join Clelia, Dean and John for the chat, confusion and fun in between takes. So wherever you are...drop in from there.
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Green File

Mark and Ben Cullen

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Mark Cullen, Canada's Gardening Guru, and son Ben Cullen, millennial-gardener and Founder of Cullen's Foods, discuss a range of gardening, food and environment related subjects to inform & inspire you to get your hands dirty. www.markcullen.com www.cullensfoods.com
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Two cool nerds chat about science, psychology and everything in-between, proving why the girls pick brains over beauty every time. Join us every other Thursday as we dive into rabbit holes of intelligence and nerdiness.📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsoalphamales/
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UNO Souls Chat

Brigitta Toruño

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UNO Souls Chats are about highlighting beacons of light in the community that are doing beautiful things for themselves and for others in their communities from the bottom of their hearts. They are reaching out with acts of kindness and giving others hope. It’s an opportunity to be vulnerable about how things are going for them and what tools they are using to cope through these unprecedented times. It’s also an opportunity for them to talk about their business if they would like to— to let ...
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Foxy + Giuliano - The Podcast - the only podcast on the market right now which has both a slightly overweight man from Hull and a half Italian man with a girly sounding name (who is also a bit overweight). Both married, both dads and both knackered. If you heard us on the radio in Birmingham, you'll know that politics, philosophy and economics are all subjects unlikely to be debated. Way more fun and way more trivial, expect plenty of embarrassing stories about us and interviews with great g ...
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In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Courtney Reppert from Bumble Bee Blinds and Horsepower Brands to explore how their window treatment franchise is experiencing incredible growth. With over 230 territories sold in just two years, Bumble Bee Blinds combines innovative technology with a strong community-focused busin…
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Season 2 Episode 2: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Bumble Bees 101 with Mathias Fenton We welcome biology instructor Mathias Fenton of Mount Royal University. He tells us about big bumbling bumble bees. Our chat touches on the relationship between wasps, ants, honey bees and bumble bees. Mathias mentions some of his interesting wild bee …
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Rusty Patched Bumble Bee :: Bombus affinis Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 009 The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, is a critically endangered insect, native to North America, mainly in the midwestern United States. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (22:07) Citations (23:40) Music (35:10) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IUCN – https:…
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! Ever wondered what would happen if a dragon-slaying adventure turned into a hilarious debate over a possible nickname like "Stinkblade"? Join us for a rollicking ride through a fantasy realm where we kick things off with the head of a dragon and a mind-controlling warlock named Mr. Trap. As we journey through …
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Florida Semaphore Cactus :: Consolea corallicola Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 012 The Florida Semaphore Cactus is a critically endangered flowering cactus native to southern North America, specifically the Florida Keys, in the United States. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (18:40) Citations (19:58) Music (29:01) Pledge Research for today’s …
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Season 2 Episode 3: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – BeeCube: An Apiary in a Box with Herman van Reekum We discuss an unusual housing concept for honey bees. Our guest, Herman van Reekum, has designed a BeeCube, which can house about 32 colonies of honey bees in standard Langstroth frames. The unit somewhat resembles bee houses used in par…
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Mariana Crow :: Corvus kubaryi Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 011 The Mariana Crow is a critically endangered avian in the corvus family native to the western Pacific Ocean, to the island of Rota in the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (27:58) Citations (29:55) Music (42:20) Pledge Re…
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We all love a success story and what better tale to tell than the one about the Fender’s blue? Once thought extinct, this butterfly was rediscovered 35 years ago, since when it has made a comeback thanks to hard work by dedicated scientists, land owners, agency staff, and many others. To tell us this story of hope, we are joined today by two people…
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Did you know that there’s actually a science behind getting a good night’s sleep on the proper mattress? In this episode, Bob Zukowski of Custom Sleep Technology is here to share what you need to know about the benefits of a real custom mattress! Bob is President and Co-Founder of Custom Technology, and he ha 23 years of experience in the mattress …
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How do native bees survive winter's chill? Discover how you can keep them warm and cozy this winter through simple actions like leaving autumn leaves undisturbed and holding off on your garden cleanup. We’ll also share the importance of perhaps unsightly things like bare soil and dead wood. Listen in to create your own cold-weather refuge for nativ…
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The Beard's Mallee is a critically endangered eucalyptus tree native to Western Australia, near Shark Bay, roughly 350 miles north of Perth. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (17:54) Citations (19:31) Music (26:58) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from Australian Biological Resources Study from the Department of Climate Change,…
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! Join us on an audacious quest through the whimsical Land of Eem, where we embark on a mission to take down the formidable scarlet worm nestled within the Jagged Hills. With the uncanny resemblance to Dolph Lundgren from The Expendables 3, our guest Shane Shandar, a renowned yet surprisingly average-sized dunge…
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Season 2 Episode 1: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Chief Crowchild and the Bees Chief Lee Crowchild of Tsuut'ina Nation is a member of a family designated as the Keepers of the Bees. He tells us of childhood summers spent sleeping in a tent that carried the symbol of the bee. But it was not until later in life that he tasted honey from a…
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Are you tackling a home design or renovation project and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of moving parts and professionals involved? If so, you may need a renovation matchmaker to simplify the process! Enter today’s expert guest, Julie Potack, founder of The Renovation Concierge, who is here to make your renovation journey smoother. Julie e…
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Season 2 Trailer: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Season 2 Season 2 of About Bees opens today! We look ahead at the next 12 episodes that has guests talking about 300-pound honey crops, helping bumble bees find a home, controlling granulation, beekeeping at Tsuu'tina Nation with Chief Crowchild, raising queen cells on Canada's westcoast, …
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! What happens when you mix a mossy-bearded adventurer, quirky gangs, and a city floating on stilts over a murky bog? Prepare for a riotous return to the Land of Eam as we're reintroduced to Bogtown, a place where humor and danger dance hand-in-hand. With a colorful cast of characters including Galen and Rylee w…
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Giant Quiver Tree :: Aloidendron pillansii Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 008 The Giant Quiver Tree, is a large, succulent tree native to the southwestern African continent, specifically the arid west of the country of South Africa and the rugged mountains of southern Namibia. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (17:07) Citations (18:42) Music (3…
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Moths are largely creatures of the night, which means they may not get as much publicity as their day-flying relative, butterflies. Moths are more diverse than butterflies, probably more abundant, and most certainly play a key role in the natural world. Honestly, moths are some of the coolest insects and we are excited to highlight them in today’s …
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Join host Stacie Shannon as we take a look back at the best moments from the last 10 episodes of The Franchise Life podcast! From exploring innovative franchise concepts to unlocking the secrets of business success, these highlights feature incredible insights, inspiring stories, and expert advice that every franchisee (or aspiring one!) will love.…
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In this episode of The Bee's Knees, we discuss the threats facing wild and native bees with Dr. Yi Zhou, an ecologist and entomologist. The discussion focuses on a study in South China's rice fields that revealed habitat loss as a more significant threat to pollinator diversity than pesticides. Dr. Zhou highlights the importance of conserving semi-…
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Season 1 Episode 12: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Bees by the Number In this episode, we manage to jump around the bee world by using the numbers 1, 2, 2-3, 26, 500, 20,000, 45,000, and 50,000. That’s a wealthy range of handsome numbers! One queen? Not always. What about zero queens plus laying workers? Or more than one queen? Did you …
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Axolotl :: Ambystoma mexicanum Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 007 The Axolotl is a critically endangered amphibian native to southern North America, in Mexico City, Mexico. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (20:01) Citations (21:29) Music (32:12) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IUCN – https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/1095/…
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In Episode 83 of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the innovative world of Snooze Mattress with Brad Taylor, VP of Franchise Development. This isn't your typical mattress store—Snooze is on a mission to revolutionize sleep hygiene and restorative sleep. Brad shares how Snooze integrates cutting-edge technology like Dream Mapping, t…
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Are you feeling lost when it comes to window treatments? Overwhelmed by all the options for your home? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on window treatments with expert Betsy Smyth from Bumble Bee Blinds! Betsy is also an interior designer with her own design firm, but she really saw a need in the marketplace to help people solve their window …
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Season 1 Episode 11: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Moving Bees 2 We begin this podcast with the capture of a swarm, with details described in real time. The subject of Hutterites, a Christian religious group, came up when similarities between Hutterite colonies and bee colonies 'splitting' was discussed. Since we are again talking about…
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! Ever wondered how a goat head curse could turn into a hilarious and magical adventure? Join us in our 40th episode as we embark on a whimsical quest to lift Riley's bizarre curse, navigating through towns like Dunk and Marshgate, and encountering quirky characters and fantastical elements. From the humorous ch…
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Underground Orchid :: Rhizanthella gardneri Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 006 The Underground Orchid is a critically endangered flowering plant, native to Western Australia. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (15:33) Citations (16:33) Music (28:34) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IUCN – https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/978…
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October 12th is World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. This year's theme for the campaign is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds,” underscoring the importance of invertebrates to migratory birds. Xerces is also, for the first time, an offic…
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In episode 82 of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon welcomes Barry Miller, COO and co-founder of Sea Love, a candle bar and boutique franchise that blends interior design with personalized, experiential retail. Barry shares the inspiring origin story of Seed Love, how his wife’s passion project grew into a thriving franchise, and the unique experie…
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In this episode, we dive into Dr. Lindsie McCabe's enlightening study on how changing temperatures impact the survival rates of cavity-nesting bees. Conducting a transplant experiment over three years, Dr. McCabe and her team uncovered how elevation and temperature fluctuations influence bee emergence. Discover why generalist bees are more adaptabl…
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Season 1 Episode 10: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Moving Bees, part 1 Part 1 of Moving Honey Bees. We look at the ways beekeepers have carted their hives on the backs of humans, donkeys, horse-drawn wagons, boats, flat-bed trucks, semi-rigs, and aircraft. We don’t neglect to acknowledge the inventors of the palletized migratory beekeep…
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Sumatran Rhinoceros :: Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Bad at Goodbyes : Episode 005 The Sumatran Rhinoceros is a critically endangered mammal native to Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (15:57) Rhino Singing! (28:53) Citations (30:40) Music (39:23) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IUCN – h…
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Jellyfish Tree :: Medusagyne oppositifolia Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 004 The Jellyfish Tree is a critically endangered tropical tree native to the Seychelles Islands, in the Indian Ocean, roughly 900 miles east of the African continent. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (22:43) Citations (24:29) Music (33:13) Pledge Research for today’s sh…
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Red Wolf :: Canis rufus Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 003 The Red Wolf is a critically endangered mammal native to southeastern North America, specifically the coast of North Carolina. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (29:06) Citations (30:46) Music (41:47) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IUCN – https://www.iucnredlist.org/…
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Chinese Swamp Cypress :: Glyptostrobus pensilis Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 002 The Chinese Swamp Cypress is a critically endangered conifer native to southeast Asia, specifically south and southeastern China, Laos, and southern Vietnam. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (23:05) Citations (24:50) Music (32:56) Pledge Research for today’s sho…
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Sinai Baton Blue Butterfly :: Pseudophilotes sinaicus Bad at Goodbyes :: Episode 001 The Sinai Baton Blue is a critically endangered butterfly native to north east Africa, specifically the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. (00:05) Intro (02:05) Species Information (23:30) Citations (24:56) Music (33:44) Pledge Research for today’s show was compiled from IU…
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In Episode 81 of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Jason Meyer, founder of Medical Staffing Consultants. In this episode, Jason dives into the unique advantages of his business opportunity model, which focuses on medical staffing without the traditional franchise constraints like royalties and territory restrictions. Jason ex…
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How do you go from overwhelm to ease when you’re tackling a brand-new home design project in a new home in the suburbs? In this episode, you’ll meet my client Virginia as she shares how her and I did it together with my signature room service. I hope this conversation gives you the insight and inspiration for your own home! Is there’s something Vir…
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Season 1 Episode 9: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Honey Harvest Time After a few minutes pondering how some carpenter ants in Florida choose the profession of surgeon (sawing off sick comrades wounded legs), Bidzina and Ron settle into a honey harvest discussion. This episode is packed with ideas and suggestions that describe four legal…
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! What happens when an ancient golem and a well-dressed goblin kid cross paths on an epic quest? This week's episode is packed with unexpected twists and hilarious moments as our team navigates through fantastical landscapes and slippery situations. We kick things off with some amusing pet stories and a light-he…
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Welcome to Bad at Goodbyes. On each episode we spotlight a plant or animal from the IUCN Critically Endangered Red List, sharing species details, research, and conservation information. And then we spend the 2nd half of the show offering an improvised ambient soundscape, a space for contemplation, awe, reflection, and perhaps grief. There is a very…
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Join us for part two of our exciting conversation on spiders with Sebastian Echeverri, Communications Specialist in Science & Digital Media for the Xerces Society. Sebastian completed his PhD, studying why and how paradise jumping spiders get their audience's attention when pulling off their fanciest dance moves. He has also written a field guide f…
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In Episode 80 of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the innovative approach behind Degree Wellness, a tech-driven franchise offering cutting-edge services like cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and more. Special guest Kim Moreno breaks down the benefits of this low-investment, high-reward model that’s changing lives a…
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In this episode of The Bee's Knees, we blend technology, science, and the natural world. Join us as we explore an innovative tool revolutionizing bee conservation – BeeMachine. This cutting-edge app utilizes artificial intelligence to help identify and document various bee species, making it easier for scientists and enthusiasts alike. The app’s fo…
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Season 1 Episode 8: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast - Dogs That Smell We talk with Rose-Anne Bouffard, a bee enthusiast who trains dogs to find and rescue wayward bumblebee nests and to locate colonies with American Foulbrood (AFB). Dog breeds and their amazing scent sensitivity are discussed. Bloodhounds are best for sniffing out bumblebee…
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Are you ready to get your home organized this Fall? Setting boundaries is essential, and that’s why I’m thrilled to introduce our first expert guest of the new season, Lisa Trigsted of Get Neat with Lisa! Lisa grew up the oldest of 7 kids in beautiful Idaho. It was her parents who installed a “work before play” work ethic in her.This skill plus her…
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Season 1 Episode 7: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Cameroon to Canada - Patrick's Bee Journey In this episode of About Bees, we are joined by Patrick Tefouet Tonlio, who was an agriculture community organizer and teacher in the African nation of Cameroon. Patrick now lives in Calgary where he keeps honey bees and has been working on farm…
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In Episode 79 of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Derek Shuman and Nick Loebert, co-founders of Homestretch, a unique home preparation franchise. Discover how they identified a gap in the market, helping homeowners and real estate agents reduce the stress of getting homes ready to sell. Derek and Nick share the journey of building …
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Have something to say? Send us a Text! What happens when you mix a charming stone golem, a swarm of angry bees, and a fire-breathing chimera? Pure chaos! Join us in this wild episode of "Three Guys Dungeons and Fries" as we navigate technical difficulties and creative problem-solving during one of our craziest encounters yet. From charming golems t…
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Spiders. There is a lot that people don't know about these interesting creatures. What makes them unique and what role do they play in our environment? Joining us today to talk about spiders, is Sebastian Echeverri, Communications Specialist in Science & Digital Media for the Xerces Society. Sebastian completed his PhD, studying why and how paradis…
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