Best Industrial Ventilation Podcasts (2025)

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EP244 Envelope, HVAC, and Humans: Solving the IAQ Puzzle with Brantley May (October 2025) 29:28

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Quotes by Brantley: "Most moisture problems are a three-way dance—envelope, mechanicals, and the occupants." "Skim the light, don't blast it. The right flashlight technique makes the invisible visible." "If you only understand one piece of the system, you're solving 1/3 of the problem." Indoor environmental specialist Brantley May joins the show to…

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[Bonus] Short: Communication in Bees and Beekeepers with Dr. Dewey Caron 13:49

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In this month's Beekeeping Today Podcast Short with Dr. Dewey Caron, he reflects on the many ways communication connects us — from human language to honey bee behavior. Recorded following the Oregon State Beekeepers Association's annual meeting, Dewey explores communication on three levels: between bee scientists and beekeepers, between beekeepers …

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The evolution of control circuits. 908-652-0154 1:17:11

2h ago1:17:11

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Are we lazy?By Hot Rod Farmer

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[Bonus] Short - Inside the Ohio State Beekeepers Association with Jamie Walters 16:37

15h ago16:37

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In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott sits down with Jamie Walters, President of the Ohio State Beekeepers Association (OSBA), during the organization's annual conference in Wooster, Ohio. Jamie shares how OSBA continues to thrive after the challenges of recent years, including the rebound of volunteerism and mentorship following COVID. …

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The Conduit Tech Journey with Marisa Reddy & Shelby Breger: Reinventing HVAC with Innovation, Empathy, and Industry Impact 44:42

13h ago44:42

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What happens when two outsiders step into the HVAC industry and completely rethink how contractors sell, design, and deliver comfort? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley talks with Marisa Reddy and Shelby Breger, co-founders of Conduit Tech, a groundbreaking sales and design platform that’s transforming the residential HVAC industry. M…

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Understanding the importance of crankcase ventilation. 908-652-0154 1:17:30

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Originally published 1/3/2021 This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the …

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Special Message and Archive Special - Darren Mays, NYPD Beekeeper (359) 47:30

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Jeff and Becky have a special message for Beekeeping Today Podcast listeners! After decades of managing their own bees and many lessons learned on their beekeeping journeys, they're thrilled to announce that Beekeeping Today is taking the next step — into print. Their forthcoming book, "Beekeeping Today: Your First Year of Beekeeping," brings toget…

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EP146 Beyond the Score: Market Signals, QA, and the Future of RESNET® with Steve Baden (October 2025) 32:50

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QUOTES FROM STEVE: "The challenge isn't how far we can push efficiency—but how affordable we can make it." "Give builders a clear target and the market will respond." "It's been a hell of a ride—thanks for the memories. Now it's your turn to take it to the next level." Steve Baden tells the story of RESNET®'s early days—from Alaska's energy-code ba…

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Getting to know Jamey Smart from Firestone Ag. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/1/25 30:00

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We learn what is new at America’s most iconic farm tire maker. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet…

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EP243 Three Sensors, One Strategy: Making Maintenance Truly Smart With Kevin Weaver from SmartAC (October 2025) 35:07

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Episode Quotes from Kevin Weaver: "If we can quantify delivered capacity on the air side, we can work our way back to what's happening on the refrigerant side." "We don't have to diagnose everything remotely — we have to be great at saying, 'there's a problem,' and prioritizing action." "Even the best design can be wrecked at installation. Executio…

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The evolution of power enrichment. 908-652-0154 1:08:28

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Why the economizer adds fuel to the engine.By Hot Rod Farmer

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[Bonus] Short - Remembering A.I. Root in Medina, Ohio 11:21

1d ago11:21

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In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff and Dr. Jim Tew, from Honey Bee Obscura podcast, take listeners on a reflective visit to the A.I. Root family gravesite in Medina, Ohio — the resting place of Amos Ives Root, the man whose name and innovations helped shape modern beekeeping. Standing among the generations of the Root family, Jeff…

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🎧 #188: AI Hesitancy in Facility Management with James Coleman of Princeton 36:54

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Episode 188 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida and Rosy Khalife from Nexus Labs, as well as James Coleman from Princeton University. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcri…

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NVIDIA’s Ali Heydari on the AI Revolution 35:14

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We’re back! And we’ve gone big for the first episode of season 3! Today, Ali Heydari, Director of Data Center Cooling and Infrastructure at NVIDIA, joins hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry to unpack how AI “factories” are reshaping data center design and why Ali thinks the AI revolution is the biggest change to the our lives since the industrial re…

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A farmer’s guide to modern technology. 908-652-0154 1:15:23

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Originally published 1/20/2021. This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… th…

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Melanie Kirby: Art, Science & Bees in Community (358) 52:40

10d ago52:40

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This week, Becky Masterman and guest co-host Dr. Meghan Milbrath of Michigan State University welcome Melanie Kirby, queen breeder, educator, and pollinator specialist at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Melanie shares her incredible beekeeping journey — from learning in the jungles of Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunte…

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Navigating a Data Desert, with Rob McManamy 5:51

4d ago5:51

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With the government shutdown now in its second month, industry economists find themselves in an unusually precarious situation. This fall, forecasters are trying to make predictions for 2026 without the benefit of their usual monthly supply of essential government statistics. Imagine trying to read a crystal ball while wearing a blindfold. Here, Ro…

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Episode 30: Early Adopters and Innovations in Ontario's Poultry Industry 22:58

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From the days of cassette tapes and clunky waterers to today's smart barns and data-driven decisions — innovation in poultry has come a long way! Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall sit down with Kelly Sommerville from the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) to talk about how Ontario's poultry farmers are leading the charge in adopting new te…

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Low tension piston rings. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/25/25 30:00

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Are they as bad as many believe? Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Ch…

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EP242 Give Every Heat Pump a Cell Phone - Predictive HVAC with Thalo Labs With Brendan Hermalyn (October 2025) 34:38

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QUOTES from the Episode "Instead of landlines everywhere, give every heat pump a cell phone and let it call home." "We're seeing close to 40% of heat pumps undercharged or leaking—no wonder callbacks are high." "What gets measured gets managed." — often attributed to Peter Drucker (fitting this data-driven shift) Brendan Hermalyn (CEO/founder, Thal…

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[Bonus] Short: The Midwest Honey Bee Expo 18:10

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The Midwest Honey Bee Expo is back—and bigger than ever. Jeff and Becky talk with organizers Bill Werning and Doug Koltermann about what's in store for the 2026 event, held February 6–7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Following a sold-out debut in 2025, this year's expo expands into a larger venue featuring everything under one …

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The devolution of machinery repair. 908-652-0154 1:15:49

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This week Ray laments over how unrepairable things are today.By Hot Rod Farmer

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Inside the US Heat Pump Summit: Brent Davidson on Solar Integration, Batteries & the Future of HVAC 42:48

11d ago42:48

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How do solar, batteries, and heat pumps all work together to create smarter, more efficient homes, and more profitable HVAC businesses? In this episode of the HVAC ADHD Vodcast, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Brent Davidson, founder of the US Heat Pump Summit, to talk about the evolution of one of the fastest-growing events in the home energy sp…

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The demise of the diesel? 908-652-0154 1:12:15

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Originally published 1/6/2021. This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the…

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Norroa: A New Era in Varroa Management (357) 50:12

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Varroa mites remain the most destructive pest facing honey bees today—but a revolutionary new treatment may finally shift the balance. In this episode, Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman welcome Adam Pachl, North American Technical Manager for Bee Health at GreenLight Biosciences, to discuss Norroa, the first EPA-approved dsRNA-based treatment for Va…

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Checking the battery and charging circuit. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/18/25 30:00

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Winter is coming and you need to not guess at the charging circuit. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil…

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EP241 Hydronics, Storage, and a Single Box: Berlin Raj's Totex Vision (September 2025) 37:26

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Totex co-founder Berlin Raj joins Eric and "Overkill Bill" to unpack a single-box, hydronic monoblock system that combines space conditioning, domestic hot water, pool heating, thermal + lithium storage, EV charging integration, and backup power. Born from Berlin's lifelong tinkering (and many shocks), the idea: stop wasting condenser heat—capture …

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The evolution of the thermostat. 908-652-0154 1:10:17

23d ago1:10:17

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It does more than you think!By Hot Rod Farmer

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[Bonus] Short - Inside Bee Culture Magazine: Medina's Beekeeping Legacy 17:32

20d ago17:32

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In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff visits the historic A.I. Root Company headquarters in Medina, Ohio—the home of Bee Culture Magazine. Sitting down with the magazine's production team—Jerry Hayes, Jen Manis, and Stephanie Bayerl—Jeff explores what it takes to bring each monthly issue to life. Listeners get a rare, behind-the-scen…

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🎧 #187: AI, Energy, and Engagement: Lessons from NexusCon with CBRE’s April Yi 40:24

25d ago40:24

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Episode 187 is a conversation with James Dice and Rosy Khalife from Nexus Labs, as well as April Yi from CBRE. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast:…

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Troubleshooting electronic components. 908-652-0154 1:11:07

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Originally published 12/30/2020.Learn how to determine where the failure is.By Hot Rod Farmer

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EP145 Turning Efficiency into Equity: Inside the C-PACE Model with PACE Equity with Tricia Baker and Karl Peer (October 2025) 24:26

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QUOTES: "We created the CIRRUS Low Carbon program to speak to developers' pocketbooks — build a better building, and you get a better rate." — Tricia Baker "Early design is peace of mind — it saves you a buck or two and a lot of headaches later." — Karl Peer In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn is joined by Tricia Baker, Senior Vice Presiden…

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Fall Honey Sales (356) 47:59

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It's harvest season—and for many beekeepers, that means it's time to sell honey! In this week's episode, Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman dig into the rewarding (and sometimes sticky) process of marketing and selling your honey crop. From fall festivals to farm stands, Becky shares her experiences at local events, state fairs, and new retail partne…

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The Test Team’s results, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/11/25 30:00

27d ago30:00

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A further discussion on the SG of diesel fuel.By Hot Rod Farmer

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EP240 Run Into the Fire: Curiosity, VRF, and the Rise of Roman Baugh (October 2025) 48:54

26d ago48:54

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Quotes from the Episode: "If it helps one person, then it's worth its weight in gold." —Roman "Stop asking 'What if I fail?'—ask 'What if I'm amazing at this?'" —Roman "I ran into the fire and rescued my future self." —Roman (riffing with Bill) Roman Baugh—third-generation tradesman, educator at Kalos Services, and prolific HVAC content creator—joi…

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Plumbing Engineers Growing Together, with ASPE's Bryan Hutton 28:30

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HPAC On The Air welcomes back the president of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers to give us a halftime report on his two-year term in office. Much is happening regarding codes and infrastructure repairs, he says, but the key to it all will be project team-building and multi-discipline collaboration.…

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The evolution of the car guy into a machinologist. 908-652-0154 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

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A day on a lake freighter made me young again.By Hot Rod Farmer

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[Bonus] Short - Dewey Caron: Condensing vs. Ventilating Hives 21:12

27d ago21:12

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In this October Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Dr. Dewey Caron returns from Apimondia in Copenhagen and the Washington State Beekeepers Association Conference with another Audio Postcard—this time exploring the long-debated topic of condensing vs. ventilated hives. Dewey discusses three levels of communication central to his monthly series: bee sc…

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Solving Humidity Headaches: Dehumidification & Ventilation with Nikki Krueger of Santa Fe Dehumidifiers 52:59

26d ago52:59

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Why are today’s energy-efficient homes still battling humidity? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Nikki Krueger, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers, to unpack the science and strategy behind ventilating dehumidifiers. Nikki explains how these systems maintain ideal indoor humidity …

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An analytical approach to engine removal. 908-652-0154 1:14:37

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Originally published 12/23/2020.Apply this logic before you get the engine hoist!By Hot Rod Farmer

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Regional Beekeepers Fall Roundtable 2025 (355) 43:49

24d ago43:49

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In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast roundtable, Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman gather an inspiring group of regional beekeepers from across the U.S. to share how their colonies fared through the 2025 season and what they're doing to prepare for winter. Joining the table are Ang Roell (They Keep Bees, Massachusetts), Bonnie Morse (Bonnie Bee …

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Fuel density results from the Test Team. 908-652-0154. Aired10/4/25 30:00

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Fuel density findings from Kansas and Utah.By Hot Rod Farmer

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EP239 Psychrometrics, Mobile Apps, and the Future of HVAC with Carmel Software (September 2025) 32:06

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Stephen Roth—founder of Carmel Software and current owner of Hands Down Software—joins Bill and Eric to trace a multigenerational journey from a 1920s Ohio roofing firm to modern HVAC software that powers everyday field work. Stephen shares how family roots in commercial roofing and energy management shaped his path as a mechanical engineer and cod…

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Supply Chain: Explained 31:02

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Today on Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry sit down with Mike Fierro, Supply Chain Products Manager at SourceBlue (Turner Construction), to unpack how the biggest projects actually get done. From pre-purchasing chillers and generators, to designing around lead times, Mike explains what changed post-COVID, why data centers are …

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The evolution of the cold start. 908-652-0154 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

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What is takes to get an engine running.By Hot Rod Farmer

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[Bonus] Short: Varroa Treatments - Death By Varroa 18:31

29d ago18:31

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In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff and Becky continue their special series on Varroa treatments and control strategies with Dr. David Peck of Betterbee. In this installment, they explore one of the hardest realities of beekeeping—what it looks like when colonies die from Varroa infestations and associated viruses. David explains that "dea…

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Do you speak diesel? 908-652-0154 1:22:11

1M ago1:22:11

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Originally published 12/16/2020.Learn how to listen to a diesel engine.By Hot Rod Farmer

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Fall Management Tips with Jim Tew (354) 49:51

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Fall is one of the most critical times in the beekeeping calendar, and in this episode Jeff and Becky welcome Jim Tew of Honey Bee Obscura for a lively and practical discussion about preparing colonies for winter. The conversation starts with a listener's question about quilt boxes—what to put in them, how they work, and whether wood shavings, insu…

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Farm Progress: The new JCB Teleskid. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/27/25 30:00

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Ray gets with Lee Tice from JCB to learn about their new machine.By Hot Rod Farmer

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EP238 From Talk to Proposal: NOSO's Take on Ethical, Measured Sales With Winston Chi (September 2025) 37:52

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"Use AI to augment people, not replace them." "Windshield time is 30% of a tech's day—let's turn it into sales prep." "Proposals should translate specs into homeowner value—comfort, savings, and choices." In this episode, recorded live from the NCI Summit 2025 in Round Rock, TX, Bill and Eric sit down with Winston Chi, co-founder of NOSO Labs, to e…

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