S3E317 - Beekeeping On Orcas Island With Beekeeper Brian Schmitz

Brian Schmitz keeps bees on Orcas Island in Washington's San Juan Islands — a place so peaceful and remote that residents refer to trips to the mainland as "going to America."

A pandemic-era beekeeper turned 30-colony operator, Brian navigates a uniquely temperate maritime climate where the ocean acts as a natural air conditioner. He's also the reigning salmon derby champion at his local American Legion post, a title unchallenged since 2019 — and yes, he's proud of it.

The real action comes when yellow jackets enter the picture. Brian and host Eric Bennett dig into one of the Paci...