My Beekeeper - Jeremy Jensen
Summary
Daniel Tosh shares disastrous corporate gig stories and jokes about his exorbitant booking fees before interviewing Jeremy, owner of Bill’s Bees. Jeremy recounts starting beekeeping at age 12, buying his mentor’s company, and the biology of hive hierarchies. They discuss honey production, the dangers of mites, and Jeremy’s unique side hustle creating live bee beards for celebrities.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor ads for Cal Sheet and Mint Mobile
Comedy stories: Bee jokes, bad gigs, and booking scams
Guest Jeremy introduces his beekeeping business and history
Sponsor ads for Avocado Mattress, 11 Labs, and AVA
Bee biology: Queens, drones, workers, and honey production
Beekeeping logistics: Pollination, swarms, and bee beards
Bee theft, bear attacks, and honey quality issues
Product showcase: Honey tasting, soaps, and gifts
Outro, listener mail, and final sponsor read
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