The Good of the Hive Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:19:12 -0400 http://www.thegoodofthehive.com en-us © 2026 The Good of the Hive no Support this Podcast 5a34c2d0-9c40-59b8-8d30-d154a3097797 Matt Willey episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) art activist, matt willey, art activism, murals, art installations, 50000 bees, pollinators, pollination, the good of the hive Matt Willey https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jpfuuyq51lr9ubq5b9nhhf6k0a3k?.jpg The Good of the Hive http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Chickens and Bees and Donkeys! Oh My! Chickens and Bees and Donkeys! Oh My! Matt welcomes our second season's first guest Dana DiPrima,  aka Farm Girl. She talks about being a city girl , accidentally turned into a farm girl, and how chickens are a gate-way drug to becoming a farmer.  Her blog, podcasts, and you tube channel are quite popular as she searches for "100  Ways In" to connect everyone to a farmer.  An activist in her own right, she and Matt discover the commonalities they share in their respective missions.

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]]> Matt welcomes our second season's first guest Dana DiPrima,  aka Farm Girl. She talks about being a city girl , accidentally turned into a farm girl, and how chickens are a gate-way drug to becoming a farmer.  Her blog, podcasts, and you tube channel are quite popular as she searches for "100  Ways In" to connect everyone to a farmer.  An activist in her own right, she and Matt discover the commonalities they share in their respective missions.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms, host/ Matt Willey, Art Activist Buzzsprout-8234798 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2345 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, pamela pyms, art activism, bees, pollinators, conservation, dana diprima, farm girl xoxofarmgirl 2 3 full false Gratitude, Reflections, and Star Bathing Gratitude, Reflections, and Star Bathing Matt discusses how the bee belongs to us all and how art can blend one's identity, rather than having to be on one side or the other. Instead of defining  "good", let it be the question.  What is good?

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]]> Matt discusses how the bee belongs to us all and how art can blend one's identity, rather than having to be on one side or the other. Instead of defining  "good", let it be the question.  What is good?

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms, Host/ Matt Willey, Art Activist Buzzsprout-8151901 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1596 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, pamela pyms, art activism, bees, pollinators, conservation 2 2 full false Season Two Begins Season Two Begins Matt takes a quick look back on Season One, and despite the pandemic, there was so much to be grateful for, and much was accomplished.  2021 has even more in store as we begin Season Two.   Filming a documentary series is in the works, and takes plans to another level! 

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]]> Matt takes a quick look back on Season One, and despite the pandemic, there was so much to be grateful for, and much was accomplished.  2021 has even more in store as we begin Season Two.   Filming a documentary series is in the works, and takes plans to another level! 

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/ Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-8052299 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1657 matt willey, art activist, art activism, 50000 bees, Pamela Pyms, pollinators, bees, conservation, global warming, 2 1 full false A new mural in progress! A new mural in progress! Matt reflects on the road that led to his current mural on the wall at The Hands On Children's Museum in Hendersonville, N.C. and how these painted pollinators cascade into the bigger questions surrounding Planetary Health.

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]]> Matt reflects on the road that led to his current mural on the wall at The Hands On Children's Museum in Hendersonville, N.C. and how these painted pollinators cascade into the bigger questions surrounding Planetary Health.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms Host/Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-6654826 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1871 matt willey, the good of the hive, TGOTH, art activist, art activism, pollinators, bee murals, bees, pamela pyms 1 13 full false Behind the Scenes of Matt's Tedx Talk Behind the Scenes of Matt's Tedx Talk Matt just completed his first Tedx talk! Join him and other guests as they discuss what it was like behind the scenes, from inception and preparation to the performance itself.  The topic was Change. 

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]]> Matt just completed his first Tedx talk! Join him and other guests as they discuss what it was like behind the scenes, from inception and preparation to the performance itself.  The topic was Change. 

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms, Host/ Matt Willey, Art Activist Buzzsprout-6307621 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2213 general podcasts, Ted Talks, Tedx, matt willey, the good of the hive, TGOTH, art activist, art activism, pollinators, bee murals, pipers corner, 50000 bees, pamela pyms 1 12 full false Looking Outward Looking Outward Matt brings on special guest, Maddie, a student leader at Piper's Corner , a girl's school in England, to share the story of how his latest mural came to bee.  The conversation also highlights the ever increasing awareness around controversial topics and the shifts in attitudes among different generations.

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]]> Matt brings on special guest, Maddie, a student leader at Piper's Corner , a girl's school in England, to share the story of how his latest mural came to bee.  The conversation also highlights the ever increasing awareness around controversial topics and the shifts in attitudes among different generations.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms Host/ Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-5980618 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2411 matt willey, the good of the hive, TGOTH, art activist, art activism, pollinators, bee murals, pipers corner, 50000 bees, pamela pyms 1 11 full false Anxiety, Energy Shifts, and Magic Anxiety, Energy Shifts, and Magic Matt is well into painting some giant bees on the mural at Piper's Corner, an independent day school for girls ages 4 - 18, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. Cultural differences and British charm abound as Matt faces challenging weather and interacts with the kindergarten students.

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]]> Matt is well into painting some giant bees on the mural at Piper's Corner, an independent day school for girls ages 4 - 18, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. Cultural differences and British charm abound as Matt faces challenging weather and interacts with the kindergarten students.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms host/ Matt Willey art activist Buzzsprout-5820709 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1752 matt willey, the good of the hive, TGOTH, art activist, art activism, pollinators, bee murals, pipers corner, 50000 bees, pamela pyms 1 10 full false Live from the United Kingdom... Live from the United Kingdom... Matt continues the discussion from the previous podcast (number 8) as he paints on a wall at an all girls school called Pipers Corner , just outside of London, England.

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]]> Matt continues the discussion from the previous podcast (number 8) as he paints on a wall at an all girls school called Pipers Corner , just outside of London, England.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-5503336 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1049 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, 1 9 full false Getting Brave Getting Brave Matt talks about confronting some long held beliefs and what happens when you deconstruct them, especially in the life of an art activist.

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]]> Matt talks about confronting some long held beliefs and what happens when you deconstruct them, especially in the life of an art activist.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/ Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-5503219 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1661 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, 1 8 full false Making it as an Artist in a Digital World Making it as an Artist in a Digital World Matt talks with Pam about artists and entrepreneurs. In today's art world, you can't be one without the other. He also reads an inspiring excerpt from a book written in 1911,  by the famous Russian Painter, Wassily Kandinsky, The Spiritual in Art.

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]]> Matt talks with Pam about artists and entrepreneurs. In today's art world, you can't be one without the other. He also reads an inspiring excerpt from a book written in 1911,  by the famous Russian Painter, Wassily Kandinsky, The Spiritual in Art.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/ Art Activist Matt Willey Buzzsprout-5363866 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1866 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, 1 7 full false The Early Days of The Good of The Hive The Early Days of The Good of The Hive Matt talks about his leap of faith in bridging the art world of his 20 year career with a totally new mission of Art Activism in the world of conservation, and The Good of The Hive in those early days.

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]]> Matt talks about his leap of faith in bridging the art world of his 20 year career with a totally new mission of Art Activism in the world of conservation, and The Good of The Hive in those early days.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms Host/ Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-5246821 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1930 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, 1 6 full false Matt is featured on The Today Show... and More Matt is featured on The Today Show... and More Art Activist Matt Willey talks about being on The Today Show July 29! From there we follow his journey back to some of his earlier murals when he painted the 180' wall on the headquarters of Burt's Bees.  Matt also discusses the mission, purpose, and his hopes for The Good of the Hive. 

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]]> Art Activist Matt Willey talks about being on The Today Show July 29! From there we follow his journey back to some of his earlier murals when he painted the 180' wall on the headquarters of Burt's Bees.  Matt also discusses the mission, purpose, and his hopes for The Good of the Hive. 

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/Matt Willey Art Activist Buzzsprout-4967807 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2139 art activist, Matt Willey, bee murals, pollinators, Burts Bees, the good of the hive, TGOTH, painter of bees 1 5 full false After LaBelle - Where to From Here After LaBelle - Where to From Here Follow Matt as he begins to turn his dream of painting 50,000 bees into a reality.
Starting out with a failed Kick Starter, it seemed the idea was doomed, but Matt set his intention with such determination, that when he was unsuspectedly thrown in front of a rural city council they gave him unanimous consent. One thing rapidly led to another and before too long, he was commissioned to paint a mural on  the 180 foot wall of Burt's Bees corporate headquarters in Durham N.C. The dream was finally becoming a reality.

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]]> Follow Matt as he begins to turn his dream of painting 50,000 bees into a reality.
Starting out with a failed Kick Starter, it seemed the idea was doomed, but Matt set his intention with such determination, that when he was unsuspectedly thrown in front of a rural city council they gave him unanimous consent. One thing rapidly led to another and before too long, he was commissioned to paint a mural on  the 180 foot wall of Burt's Bees corporate headquarters in Durham N.C. The dream was finally becoming a reality.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Host Pamela Pyms/ Art Activist Matt Willey Buzzsprout-4758143 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1710 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, 1 4 full false The first Bee Mural in La Belle, FL The first Bee Mural in La Belle, FL Matt begins his journey to paint 50,000 bees with the first bee mural in La Belle, FL. It's not often one recognizes a pivotal point in one's life as it is happening. Matt did, and the bee on a stranger's shoulder led the way. We also want to give a special shout out for the intro music "Sunrise of Forever" by Layne Redmond, from her album Hymns from the Hive.

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]]> Matt begins his journey to paint 50,000 bees with the first bee mural in La Belle, FL. It's not often one recognizes a pivotal point in one's life as it is happening. Matt did, and the bee on a stranger's shoulder led the way. We also want to give a special shout out for the intro music "Sunrise of Forever" by Layne Redmond, from her album Hymns from the Hive.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Matt Willey Buzzsprout-4659932 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 988 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, pollinators, 1 3 full false Matt Meets the Bee Matt Meets the Bee Art Activist Matt Willey talks about the pivotal moment when his art became something more than his commercial practice of painting murals for private clients for nearly 20 years.
A small bee will be one of 50000 painted world wide. This is the real beginning of his story.

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]]> Art Activist Matt Willey talks about the pivotal moment when his art became something more than his commercial practice of painting murals for private clients for nearly 20 years.
A small bee will be one of 50000 painted world wide. This is the real beginning of his story.

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Matt Willey Buzzsprout-4569695 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 992 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50,000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, pollinators, 1 2 full false The Good of the Hive - pilot podcast The Good of the Hive - pilot podcast Art Activist and Founder of The Good of the Hive, Matt Willey, talks about the mission of his organization, the journey to paint 50,000 bees on murals and installations world wide, and what it means to be an Art Activist in these changing times

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]]> Art Activist and Founder of The Good of the Hive, Matt Willey, talks about the mission of his organization, the journey to paint 50,000 bees on murals and installations world wide, and what it means to be an Art Activist in these changing times

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]]> http://www.thegoodofthehive.com Pamela Pyms/Matt Willey Buzzsprout-4328810 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 682 matt willey, art activist, the good of the hive, 50000 bees, bee murals, bee paintings, bee installations, bees, pollinators, honeybees, pollination, conservation, art activism 1 1 full false