The Antics Podcast is your go-to show for everything antkeeping. Join hosts Richard, Sam, and Sadie as they dive into tips, tricks, and expert advice for beginners and seasoned keepers alike.
Featuring fascinating discussions, setup guides, customer questions, and special guests from across the antkeeping community including industry leaders and fellow store owners, this podcast is packed with insights and inspiration. Whether you are growing your first colony or expanding your setup, The Antics Podcast has something for every ant enthusiast. Tune in and join the colony!
Ant Antics Podcast | Live | S02 Ep01 - Lets try this live thing
Welcome to the First live ant antics podcast, Starting season 2 in style with a trial of something new. Here’s what to expect: 🎁 A special giveaway 👀 One or two exciting spoilers 🏠 An at-home competition 🐜 Our Ant of the Week live on stream ❓ Your questions answered on cameraExplore Ant Antics🐜 Shop ants, habitats and accessories: https://antantics.wales Support the Ant Antics Foundation🌍 Learn about our conservation, education and outreach work: https://antanticsfoundation.org
25 Jun 2026
Episode 10 - Our first video
Welcome to the ant antics podcast. For episode 10, we thought it fitting to try our hand at going live, showing the room as we talk. If its better, let us know.
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11 Jun 2026
Antcon | Antics Podcast E9
This is another feature in the post antcon lives of Ant Antics, like always though we have left the bloopers in for a raw experience of our chats and we do not talk about much on topic at all.
If you need the best ants in the business, simply visit antantics.wales and we have you covered.
29 Jan 2026
Episode 08 - New Beginnings - Ant Antics
Welcome to the Ant Antics Podcast, where tiny worlds meet big ideas.
In this episode Rich is joined by Sam, Sadie, and Eliza as the team talks through post-winter updates and what the move into spring means for ant keepers. They discuss how colonies have come through winter, what changes to expect as temperatures rise, and common mistakes to avoid at this time of year.
The conversation then turns to upcoming stock deliveries, what is expected over the next few weeks, and why availability can vary during the spring season. The team also shares some early thoughts and planning ideas for AntCon 2026, including lessons learned and what they hope to build on next time.
To finish, they answer a selection of customer questions covering spring care, feeding, nest upgrades, and general ant keeping advice.
26 Sept 2025
Lets talk smuggling | Ant Antics Podcast | EP07
The hosts of "The Antics Podcast" discuss recent news from their store, including shows, events, and a brief mention of smuggling, in this lighthearted episode.
12 Jul 2025
Keeping it cool - EP06
Hosts Richard and Sam discuss upcoming ant-related events, recent ant escapes, nuptial flight season, and provide practical tips for keeping ants cool during warmer weather.
26 May 2025
Post Antcon Magic - EP05
Hosts Richard and Sam recap the highlights from ANTCON 2025, sharing memorable moments and celebrating the community's contributions to the Ant Antics Foundation.
17 May 2025
An Update - Antcon Chaos - EP04
We’re back with a quick update ahead of ANTCON 2025. Richard and Sam share what’s coming, exciting news from the Foundation, our new National Trust partnership, school colonies, and a fun puzzle trail from Escape Games. Also, Richard now has a locked mini fridge in the office to stop Sam stealing his drinks.
Early check-in is Friday from 2pm to 5pm
Doors open at 10am on Saturday and Sunday
Founders with orange ID can attend both days
Follow us and stay tuned for the full post-ANTCON special coming soon
28 Mar 2025
The Ant Antics Foundation - EP03
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of the Ant Antics Podcast.
In this episode of the Ant Antics Podcast, we’re diving deep into the launch of the Ant Antics Foundation, our brand new not-for-profit initiative focused on education, conservation, and protecting native ant species.
We’ll explain what a CIC is, how it’s funded (spoiler: it’s thanks to you), and how the Foundation is now the driving force behind ANTCON. We also explore the recent growth of the antkeeping hobby, welcome a wave of new keepers, and give a quick update on species arriving in the shop.
Plus, we’ve got community shoutouts, an open invite for podcast guests, and a full segment answering your pre-recorded questions.
Thanks for being part of the journey and for helping build something bigger than any one colony.
12 Mar 2025
The Season Starts - Waking ants up - EP02
This week on the Ant Antics Podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into waking your ants from hibernation.
We’ll guide you through how to do it safely, what to watch out for, and some common mistakes to avoid. While we’re on the subject, we’ll also explain why we’re extra cautious about shipping ants during colder months—and why heat packs aren’t always the solution.
Plus, we share the latest ANTCON updates, talk about some exciting new products, and answer your community questions.
It’s a packed episode you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to follow us so you never miss an update!
28 Feb 2025
Welcome to Ant Antics - EP 01
Welcome to the Ant Antics Podcast. Join us for Episode 1 where we meet your hosts, find out about our latest Ant related news, nests and ANTCON 2025. We enjoy answering some discord questions from our customers and putting the ant keeping world to rights.
If you are a customer, get involved by joining our discord. Visit ants.wales, antantics.wales and visit our socials/links pages.
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