In the first half, guest host Connie Willis (info) welcomed Wesley Eure, best known for his role as Will in the classic television series Land of the Lost. The conversation covered a wide array of topics, from his experiences on set to his ventures into game shows and the paranormal. Eure reminisced about working on Land of the Lost, highlighting the profound impact the show had on children of that era. "We were with a single dad... terrified, trying to survive with all these creatures," he said of the plot. He mentioned his deep appreciation for the creativity behind the show, notably the design of the Sleestaks, iconic reptilian creatures that made the series so memorable.

The actor also shared insights about his time on Days of Our Lives, where he portrayed Dr. Mike Horton. He described the amusing contrasts between filming strenuous dramatic scenes in the morning and the more adventurous scenes on Land of the Lost in the afternoon. "In the morning I'm crying that my girlfriend's leaving me... then I run over to [the other set] to say, 'Run, Holly, run!'" Eure recalled, laughing. He told listeners about his current anticipation surrounding the potential reboot of Land of the Lost on Netflix. "It's exciting," he remarked, saying the feeling was palpable. Eure also discussed his foray into the game shows Password and Match Game, recounting an unforgettable experience teaching Lucille Ball how to play a game on set.

As the conversation turned to spiritual experiences, Eure shared his personal story of a ghostly encounter during his mother's passing in an assisted living facility. He described witnessing his grandmother's spirit come to her daughter, which reinforced his open-minded attitude toward the paranormal. "There's something very real here," he commented, underlining the profound effect that experience had on his perspective of life and death.

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In the second half, Charlie Agar, known as Charlie Bee, shared his extensive knowledge and passion for bees. An experienced beekeeper from Texas, Agar spoke of his journey into his craft, the fascinating behavior and lifecycle of bees, and the critical role they play in ecology. His interest in these insects began after attending a lecture on them. "Listening to the talk about bees... I was like, 'this is fascinating,'" he recalled. This newfound curiosity led him to purchase his first hive, and he found himself "totally hooked and just enamored" after tasting his first batch of homemade alfalfa honey.

Part of the conversation focused on bee removal, which Agar described as relocation rather than extermination. He explained, "I come in and vacuum the bees... and we take the bees out of walls, trees, underneath sheds," ensuring their safe transition to new hives. He noted the surprising weight of honeycombs, adding, "The customer always says, 'Oh, these bees haven't been there very long,' and we open up the wall and find gobs and gobs of honey."

Agar also illuminated bee behavior, particularly the division of labor within the hive. He explained that most worker bees are female, sharing that "it's a matriarchy in the hive." He narrated the lifecycle of a bee, detailing their various roles: "They start as a nurse bee... and as they get older, they might become guard bees... and they end their life as foragers." He passionately expressed the community aspect of beekeeping: "Beekeepers are awesome people, and it's a lot of fun."