Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US N...
Beekeeping with Chuck - Hiving a Swarm with a Modified Demaree
🐝🤯 Combining a swarm with a weak hive?! Is Chuck losing it?🤔 Should you always replace a weak queen? Is a Demaree the best way to boost a struggling hive? And what do you do when you've caught TOO MANY swarms?!🔥 Tune in to find out as Chuck attempts a daring Demaree-swarm combo! 🔥Here's what you'll get:✅ Chuck's method for safely collecting swarms before sunrise 😴✅ Why pollen in a swarm trap is your cue to act ⚠️✅ The surprising secret weapon for small-scale beekeepers: a queen excluder division frame 🤯✅ Live queen spotting action (can you find her first?) 👀✅ Two different shaker box techniques...and why one failed 🤦♂️Hit play and let us know what YOU think of this beekeeping experiment in the comments! ⬇️🐝 #BeekeepingLife #SwarmSeason #Demaree #QueenRearing #BeeHacks
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Failed Extended Queen Release Cage
🐝🤯 Nuc boxes, failed queen introductions, and 3D printed solutions?! This episode is WILD! 🤯🐝🤔 Is over-engineering a nuke box with 3D printed brackets genius or overkill? Will Chuck's newfangled queen introduction cage actually work this time? And what REALLY happened to that blue queen in the failed Demoree?Dive into the beekeeping B-Lab with Chuck as he tackles these questions and more!🔥 Highlights:✅ Unveiling Chuck's 3D-printed nuke box bracket design – a game changer for DIY beekeepers?✅ Witness the (hopefully) last attempt to requeen a drama-filled hive.✅ Get a close-up look at the new queen introduction cage design – will it be a success?✅ Learn why wire queen cages might be sabotaging your queen introductions 😱✅ Discover the tell-tale signs of a queen-right hive (even when you can't find the queen!)✅ See the hive inspection and the evidence (eggs!) that all may be right in the hive.👂 Ready to hear what the buzz is all about? Tune in now and tell us YOUR theories on what's happening in that hive! 👇 Share your beekeeping wisdom in the comments! #BeekeepingLife #QueenProblems #3DPrinting #ApiaryAdventures #Honeybees #DIYBeekeeping
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Beeswax Crayon & Foundation and another Demaree
🐝🔥 Ready to geek out on some serious beekeeping? This week, we're tackling beeswax crayons, swarm prevention, and monster hives! 🤯🤔 Ever wondered how to make your own beeswax crayon for foundation repair? What's the secret to spotting a virgin queen? And can a hive EVER have too much brood? 🧐📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ DIY beeswax crayon mold tutorial (link in description!)✅ Induction cooking tips for melting beeswax safely 🧑🍳✅ Unmasking swarm cells vs. supercedure cells 🕵️♀️✅ Ninja moves for avoiding stings (yes, really!) 🥷✅ Demaree method deep dive: Save your hives from swarming! 🛡️✅ The mystery of the unmarked virgin queen, solved! 👑Ready to become a bee whisperer? 🗣️ Subscribe now and tell us: What's the craziest thing you've ever found in a hive? 👇 #Beekeeping #SwarmPrevention #Honeybees #Demaree #QueenRearing
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Demaree Followup and a Bee Lab Conversation
🐝💡 Level up your beekeeping game with Chuck!🤔 UV paint for hives - does it really work? Are we inadvertently hurting our bees with mite treatments? And are you READY for the magic of the "scoop and score" swarm tool?!📍 Highlights from this episode:✅ The truth about UV paint and bee vision 🔦✅ Varroa resistance: Harbo testing explained! 🔬✅ Creamed honey tips and tricks 🍯✅ DIY beeswax crayon for foundation repair! 🖍️✅ Swarm catching made easy with the "scoop and score" 🧺✅ Queen incubator mishaps and lessons learned 🌡️🔥 Ready to nerd out about bees? Subscribe now and let us know YOUR beekeeping secrets in the comments! #Beekeeping #Honeybees #VarroaMites #QueenRearing #SwarmSeason
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Beekeeping with Chuck - Lost Queen Drama, Charging Mating Nucs and a Lot More!
🐝🚨 Queen Emergency! Did Chuck just lose a queen?! 😱 Tune in to this WILD episode and watch the drama unfold in real-time.🤔 What happens when a newly introduced queen gets loose? How do you find a missing queen in the grass? And what's the secret to a successful double-screen board split?🔥 Highlights in this episode:✅ Witness the heart-stopping moment when a queen goes missing!✅ Learn Chuck's search techniques for a lost queen 🔍✅ Discover the surprising place the queen ended up! 🤯✅ Master the double-screen board split for queen rearing 👑✅ Get tips for charging mini mating nukes for queen rearing 💪✅ Find out why UV protection is important for hive equipment ☀️Hit that subscribe button and tell us: what's the craziest thing that's ever happened in your apiary? Share your stories in the comments! 👇 #BeekeepingFails #QueenRescue #ApiaryAdventures
Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world.With over three decades of flying experience and a passion for pushing technological boundaries, Chuck shares unparalleled insights into the evolution of autonomous systems. From his extensive testing of Tesla’s FSD software to tackling real-world challenges like unprotected left turns, listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming mobility and safety.But this podcast is about more than just tech. Chuck delves into his diverse passions, including beekeeping, arboriculture, aquaponics, and keto coaching, offering practical tips and thought-provoking discussions on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Whether it’s advice on maintaining healthy hives, exploring cutting-edge agriculture, or optimizing health through keto, Chuck provides a wealth of actionable knowledge.Each episode brings a unique blend of personal stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of technology, aviation, and nature. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or someone passionate about sustainability, The Chuck Cook Podcast is your destination for inspiration, innovation, and exploration.Subscribe TodayEmbark on a journey through the skies, the autonomous frontier, and the natural world, all guided by Chuck’s expertise and passion for discovery.Follow Chuck Online• Follow Chuck on X: @Chazman• Tesla FSD Testing and Insights: YouTube: Chuck Cook• Beekeeping Adventures and Education: YouTube: Chuck’s HoneybeesJoin the conversation and stay connected as we explore the future of aviation, autonomy, and sustainable living.
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