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The Storm Front Freaks are a team of Meteorologists and Storm Trackers. Listen to “the most entertaining weather podcast” with exciting guests from the severe storms community.

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Feb 10, 2019 · 46 min
#72 Guest: Matt Zaffino - Viva La Juicy
In This Episode Guest: Matt Zaffino, Chief Meteorologist at KGW-TV, Portland Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Chasing Alone Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Cat Scents Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1991 Andover F5 #WeatherFools – We share examples of people doing foolish things in weather situations Who will be our next guest? Matt Zaffino, Chief Meteorologist at KGW-TV in Portland, OR Since 1996, Matt Zaffino has been the Chief Meteorologist at the NBC affiliate KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. A winner of 3 Emmy Awards for outstanding achievement in weathercasting, Matt was inducted, in 2016, into the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Silver Circle, for 25+ years of outstanding service in broadcasting in the Northwest. @MattZaffinoPortland on Facebook To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Get hooked on tornado history at www.TornadoTalk.com #WeatherFools Links: Phil-Ginger Zee Twitter of Steamboat Cowboy Downhill Dina-Trying to walk and crawl up an icy European street Mazz-Man shoveling roof creates avalanche Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (73), we’ll have storm chaser Skip Talbot with us! Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Jan 27, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
#71 Guests: Marc Remillard & Bobby Nicholls - Gin and Gin
In This Episode Guests: Marc Remillard (Head of Development) and Bobby Nicholls (Marketing Specialist) with OUTBRK Storm Chasing Video Game Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Chase Day Morning Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Video Game Cash Cab Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1999 January Tornadoes Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources – We share examples of great weather resources you may like Weather Trollbot 5000 – Our robot interprets the responses to trolls from our weather friends Who will be our next guest? Our Guests Marc Remillard, Head of Development and Bobby Nicholls, Marketing Specialist for upcoming OUTBRK storm chasing video game OUTBRK is a multiplayer storm chasing video game, designed to emulate all of the fun of storm chasing, with none of the boring bits. Driven by real data from historical sever weather events, this game allows you to get the full experience of chasing each time you play, while adding a fun, competitive component Marc Remillard, from Montreal, is Head of Development for OUTBRK and has been storm chasing for a little more than 13 years now, mainly in the tornado alley but also catching some twisters in Canada. Being a sound designer, mixer and composer, he started learning about game engines, using his basic knowledge in programming as a starting point. Bobby Nicholls is Gameplay and Marketing Director for OUTBRK, with a main focus on driving gameplay decisions and ideas. Bobby lives in NW Arkansas and is CIO of a local software startup, as well as a part time chaser. OUTBRK on Discord App @OUTBRKGame on Twitter OUTBRK on Facebook To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Get hooked on tornado history at www.TornadoTalk.com Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html Wx Resources Links: Phil-MetEd Online Storm Spotter Course Bobby-The Anatomy of Severe Weather book Kim-@StuOstro Twitter MJ-Weather Nation TV Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (72), our theme this year is going “Coast to Coast with Your Favorite TV Meteorologists” and we begin with Matt Zafino, Chief Meteorologist KGW-TV, Portland. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Jan 13, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
#70 Guests: Nathan Moore & Cary Meltzer - Pregnant for 2 years
In This Episode Guests: Owner Nathan Moore and VP of Production Carey Meltzer of SVL Media (Storm Video Broker) Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Using Forecast Models Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – Wichita Falls, TX Tornado of 1979 Partner with the Storm Front Freaks #WeatherFools – We share examples of people doing foolish things in weather situations Weather’s Believe It or Not – You won’t believe these crazy weather stories Who will be our next guest? Our Guests Nathan Moore, Owner and Cary Meltzer, VP of Production for SVL Media Nathan Moore is owner of StormViewLIVE and SVL Media. He also chases for KETV ABC out of Omaha and NTV out of Central Nebraska. Nathan has been chasing for nearly 20 years and is currently a double major student at the University of Nebraska in Meteorology and GIS. Cary Meltzer is VP of Production for SVL Media, an Advanced Skywarn Storm Spotter, and FAA licensed private pilot flying a plane before he was even old enough to drive a car. His obsession for storms has led him to realize his dream of becoming a full time storm chaser. SVL Media on Facebook mediadesk@svlmediallc.com Storm View Live on Twitch Nathan Moore on Facebook LI Weatherguy on Facebook LI Weatherguy on Twitter To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Get hooked on tornado history at www.TornadoTalk.com Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html #WeatherFools Links Phil-Deputies Charged with Manslaughter in Flood Dina-Winter Fun Skiing Behind a Car Kim-Filming School Students Slipping on the Ice (about 2:50 into the video) Weather’s Believe It or Not Links Phil-Jaynesville, WI Tornado and Blizzard on November 11, 1911 Dina-Ball Lightning Video Kim-Weathermen Not Allowed to Talk About Tornadoes on TV Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (71), we’ll have Marc Remillard and Bobby Nicholls from the Outbrk storm chasing video game Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Dec 30, 2018 · 54 min
#69 Guest: Joe Moravsky - Bringing Joy to People's Lives
In This Episode Guest: Joe Moravsky, Freelance Meteorologist and American Ninja Warrior Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Toy or Obstacle Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources where we share some great weather-related websites, books, equipment, and more! Funny Weather Memes you will want to use with your friends on social media Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Joe Moravsky, Freelance TV Meteorologist and finalist on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior Famous for competing in season five through ten of NBC's American Ninja Warrior and being the last standing twice, this obstacle course expert is also notable for his work as a weather forecaster. Joe studied meteorology at Western Connecticut State University http://www.JoeMoravsky.com Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html Wx Resources Links Phil-Apple Watch Dark Sky App MJ-Weather Underground Wundermap Funny Weather Meme Links Phil-Saw a Storm Once From My Backyard… MJ-50 Degrees in San Diego… Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (70), we’ll have Nathan Moore and Cary Meltzer from the storm video brokers SVL Media. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Dec 16, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
#68 Guest: Jaclyn Whittal - Leather Pants
In This Episode Guest: Jaclyn Whittal, Meteorologist The Weather Network and co-star of Storm Hunters Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Cash Cab-Christmas Songs Partner with the Storm Front Freaks #WeatherFools where we put some people doing stupid things in weather…under the bus Weather Trollbot 5000 interprets the thoughts of our weather friends to the trolls on social media Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Women In Chasing Series with Jaclyn Whittal, Digital Meteorologist with The Weather Network and host of Stormhunters Born to be in front of the camera and performing, Jaclyn is the “severe weather junkie” on The Weather Network team. Jaclyn joined The Weather Network in 2012 with an already impressive background. She started at Rogers TV hosting Daytime, worked at two radio stations in Barrie, interned in weather centre at City TV, worked for Global Regina and Global Toronto weather centers. Jaclyn was a singer and performer for 12 years before the broadcasting bug caught on and she moved on to study meteorology and is a Mississippi State University Operational Meteorology program graduate. Jaclyn is part of the Storm Hunters team driving all over tornado alley bringing us reports of volatile weather patterns. Weathernetwork.com/stormhunters Twitter -@JWhittalTWN Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html #WeatherFools Links: Phil-Anchorage, AL Vehicles Attempt an Icy Hill Dina-Man Tries to Remove Playset for Back of Truck on Icy Driveway Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (69), is our Christmas gift to you as we host Meteorologist and American Ninja Warrior, Joe Moravsky. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Dec 2, 2018 · 1 hr 13 min
#67 Guest: Jim Williams - 2018 Hurricane Season Report Card
In This Episode Guest: Jim Williams, Creator of HurricaneCity.com Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire-Miami Vice Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources where we share some great sites, books, equipment and more! Weather’s Believe It Or Not has some crazy weather stories that are hard to believe Who will be our next guest? Out Guest Jim Williams, Creator of HurricaneCity.com Jim Williams created HurricaneCity in 1997. One reason for the name HurricaneCity are the predictions made at the beginning of each hurricane season for the top cities & Islands that Jim thinks are at high risk based on a simple mathematical formula. Since Jim started making city predictions in 2003 he has nailed at least 4 to 6 cities out of 20 each year that ended up getting hit. Jim runs a paving business in South Florida since 1987 and tracks hurricanes with statistical input as a hobby since the late 1970s, and holds no meteorology degree. Twitter -@HurricaneCity Facebook-Hurricane City Tracking YouTube-HurricaneCityDotCom Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html Wx Resources Links Jim - Barometerplus app on iOS Jim - TropicalAtlantic.com Mazz - Weather Underground App Weather’s Believe It or Not Jon Erdmann-The 39 Strangest Weather Events I’ve Seen In My Lifetime Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (67), is the 3rd in our “Women in Chasing” series with Jaclyn Whittal from The Weather Network and host of Storm Hunters. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Nov 22, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
#B4 - Bonus: Live From Indiana ChaserCon
Bonus Episode #4 Recorded LIVE at the pre-event mixer for Indiana ChaserCon in Indianapolis, IN, on Friday November 16th, 2018 https://www.indchasercon.com/
Nov 18, 2018 · 1 hr 28 min
#66 - 3rd Holiday Weather Shopping Extravaganza
In This Episode Guests: Bruce Thomas and Bruce Jones, Meteorologists at Midland Radio and Justin Allen, Owner of HelicityDesigns.com Partner with Storm Front Freaks Midland Radio Products Lightning Round: Cards Against Humanity Match Game Helicity Designs Lineup and Discount Code Other Great Weather Products for Christmas Alert Works Kestrel Sangean AcuRite Weatherman Umbrellas 1 Echo Charlie NimbusStorms Who will be our next guest? Our Guests Bruce Jones and Bruce Thomas, Meteorologists at Midland Radio Bruce Jones and Bruce Thomas are known as “The Bruces from Midland”. They are both former TV meteorologists who believe strongly that every home, school and business should have a NOAA Weather Radio. Thomas was on the air during the Jarrell, TX tornado (May 27, 1997) and Jones was living outside Rapid City, SD on June 9, 1972 when the big flood killed 238 people. They continue to spread the word that NOAA Weather Radio saves lives! Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html Midland Radio Products WR-120 Weather Radio ER210 E+Ready Crank Weather Radio EX37VP E+Ready Walkie Talkie Kit Twitter @cycloneJones1 Twitter @BruceWxMan www.MidlandUSA.com Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Other Great Weather Products Alert Works EAR-10 Emergency Alert Weather Radio Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter Sangean DT-800 AM/FM/Weather Pocket Radio AcuRite ATLAS Weather Station GPX WR383R AM/FM/Weather Band Radio with Flashlight and Lantern Weatherman Golf and Collapsible Umbrellas Atmosphere Weather App from 1 Echo Charlie on iOS Drive Weather App from 1 Echo Charlie on iOS Dorothy Sensor Holiday Ornament by NimbusStorms Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (67), our guest will be Jim Williams of HurricaneCity.com. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Nov 4, 2018 · 59 min
#65 Guest: Rick Reichmuth - I'm almost a Vegan Now
In This Episode Guest: Rick Reichmuth, Chief Meteorologist at Fox News and Creator of Weatherman Umbrellas Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Burger Positions Partner with the Storm Front Freaks #WeatherFools links of people doing stupid things in weather situations Funny Weather Memes you can share with your friends Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Rick Reichmuth, Chief Meteorologist for FOX News and creator of Weatherman Umbrellas Rick Reichmuth is the Chief Meteorologist at Fox News Channel. Before joining FOX, Rick worked as a live weather anchor for Weather Services International, CNN, CNN Headline News, and CNN International. Rick graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Spanish literature and after a decade in banking went on to pursue his lifelong dream at Georgia State University and Mississippi State University to complete a broadcast meteorology program. He also started his line of Weatherman Umbrellas in 2017. Twitter: @RickReichmuth Facebook: Rick Reichmuth Instagram: @RickReichmuth Facebook: Weatherman Umbrella Instagram: @WeathermanUmbrella Twitter: @WxUmbrella Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Partner with the Storm Front Freaks. To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfrontfreaks.com/partner-with-us.html Weather Fools Links: Phil-Chris Ramirez Tweet of Google Map Car in flooded waters MJ-Michael David Smith Tweet and responses to Lightning Delays in Sports Funny Weather Memes: Phil-Go Home Mother Nature You’re Drunk Phil-Animated Tropical Storm Track from Weatherman’s Midsection Brady-Morpheus from Matrix Weather Forecasts are Often Inacurate Mazz-Defrosting? Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (66), our guest will be Bruce Jones, Meteorologist with Midland Radios and our 3rd Annual Holiday Weather Shopping Extravaganza. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Oct 21, 2018 · 57 min
#64 Guest: Jeff Berardelli - That's the Meds Talking
In This Episode Guest: Jeff Berardelli, CBS Climate Contributor, Meteorologist and Creator of ZoomRadar Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares-The Day After Tomorrow Indiana ChaserCon and Discount Link Weather Trollbot 5000 interprets meteorologist’s responses to trolls Wx Resources are shared to help you find some new resource links Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Jeff Berardelli, Climate Change and Extreme Weather Contributor to CBSN, New York and Creator of ZoomRadar Jeff is a Climate Change & Extreme Weather Contributor to CBSN NYC where he is also studying for his master’s degree at Columbia University. Former Lead Meteorologist at CBS12 in West Palm Beach, Jeff is also the Creator of ZoomRadar, a Storm Chaser Map and Weather Radar for websites including StormFrontFreaks.com. Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Indiana ChaserCon on November 17, 2018. Get 20% off registration ($20) by going to this exclusive link: www.indchasercon.com/sff Wx Resources Links: Jeff-Climate Analyzer Dina-Weather Products Dashboard Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (65), our guest will be Rick Reichmuth, Chief Meteorologist for FOX News. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Oct 7, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
#63 - Guest: Michael Armstrong - Storm Commander
In This Episode Guest: Michael Armstrong, Field Meteorologist and Executive Storm Chase Team Producer at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City Lightning Round: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire-Kid’s Choice Awards Helicity Designs and discount code #WeatherFools: People doing stupid things in weather situations Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Weather’s Believe It Or Not: You won’t believe these crazy weather stories Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Michael Armstrong, Field Meteorologist and Executive Storm Chase Team Producer at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City Meteorologist Michael Armstrong is the Field Meteorologist and Executive Weather Producer for KOCO 5 First Alert Weather. When severe weather threatens Oklahomans, Michael leads local coverage from the field in First Alert Storm Command. He’s earned numerous awards for his role in severe weather coverage, including the National Edward R. Murrow Award and Heartland Emmy. Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, School of Meteorology. Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order #WeatherFools Links: Dina- Video of Passing Car on Flooded Streets with Open Window Phil-Twitter @severeweatherEU View of Shelf Cloud from a Boat Phil-Twitter @JenZhuScott Person Slipping Outside of Typhoon Manghkut Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Information and Registration at www.midatlanticchasercon.com Weather’s Believe It Or Not Links: Mazz-Locust Plague of 1874 Phil-Satan’s Storm June 15, 1960 Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (64), our guest will be Jeff Berardelli, Creator of ZoomRadar and former Meteorologist at WPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Sep 24, 2018 · 1 hr 1 min
#62 - Guest: Ed Teets - Boom Boom!
In This Episode Guest: Ed Teets, Atomospheric Scientist with NASA Lightning Round: Las Vegas Movies $100,000 Pyramid Helicity Designs and discount code Wx Resources-We share some great weather resources you may want to use ChaserCon Canada and discount code Funny Weather Memes you’ll be sharing with friends Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Ed Teets, Atmospheric Scientist with NASA’s Flight Research Projects Ed Teets, Jr is currently the Sr. Aviation meteorologist and the lead of the Atmospheric Sciences group at the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB. Ed has been directly involved with a varying degree of aircraft over the years. These include the slow flying high altitude UAS’s to high performance jets to mach 10+ hypersonic research flight demonstrators. He has been a part of the aerodynamics branch at Armstrong for the past 31 years, specializing in atmospheric effects on aviation. Ed has his B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Utah and his M.S. in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Nevada-Reno. Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Wx Resources Links Brady-Hurricane Maria Video Brady-Josh Morgerman Twitter Account @iCyclone Kim-UWM Hurricane Forecast Model Output Website MJ/Richard -Weather Underground Radar on Apple Watch OS Phil-Platoverse App for Animating Photos ChaserCon Canada Registration at ChaserConCanada.ca use discount code: SFF at checkout for early bird discount Funny Weather Memes Links Phil-Jim Cantore is like an Ex-Wife Mazz-Quick It’s Fall Kim-Reason Why Fall is Best Season…Bugs Return To Hell Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (63), our guest will be Michael Armstrong, Storm Chaser Producer of KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Sep 9, 2018 · 1 hr 10 min
#61 - Guest: Daniel Shaw - Spidernado
In This Episode Guest: Daniel Shaw, Australian Storm Chaser Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: 3 Strikes and You’re Out-Australia Indian Storm Chasers Convention Partner and Promote with Storm Front Freaks Podcast #WeatherFools – People doing stupid things in weather ChaserCon Canada Weather Troll-bot 5000 – Our computer can explain what our weather friends were thinking when responding to the trolls Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Daniel Shaw, Australian Storm Chaser Daniel often chases severe weather in Sydney and captures events for the local media. He serves as News Director for Severe Weather Australia. Every year he travels to the United States between April and June to seek out some of the world's most powerful storms. Severe Storms Australia @DanielShawAU on Twitter Indiana Chaser Convention at indchasercon.com Partner with the Freaks If interested in partnering with Storm Front Freaks Podcast and promoting your product or service to thousands of weather fans, contact phil@stormfrontfreaks.com #WeatherFools Links Dina - India School Bus Crosses Flood with Kids Phil – Grandpa Driving Flooded Streets in Scooter ChaserCon Canada Registration at Eventbrite.com Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (62), our guest will be Ed Teets, Atmospheric Scientist at NASA’s Airborne Science Program Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Aug 27, 2018 · 55 min
#60 - Guest: Karen Kosiba - WTF
In This Episode Guest: Women in Chasing #2 with Karen Kosiba of VORTEX 2 Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Head to Head with Rolling Stone’s Top TV Series Partner and Promote with Storm Front Freaks Podcast Wx Resources: We share some great weather items for your use Believe It Or Not Weather Stories: Crazy weather stories Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest 2nd in our “Women in Chasing” Series Karen Kosiba, Atmospheric Scientist with DOW Projects Karen Kosiba is an atmospheric scientist at the Center for Severe Weather Research in Boulder, CO. A strong believer in experiencing weather from the inside of a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) Radar truck, she has participated in a multitude of field projects, including: Radar Observations of Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Experiment (ROTATE), Hurricanes and Landfall (HAL), the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Thunderstorms Experiment (VORTEX2), and Long Lake-Axis-Parallel Lake-Effect Storms Project (LLAP) to name a few. She received a B.S. in physics at Loyola University, a M.S. in physics and a M.A.T. in teacher education at Miami University, and a Ph.D. in atmospheric science at Purdue University. @karen_kosiba on Twitter Partner with the Freaks If interested in partnering with Storm Front Freaks Podcast and promoting your product or service to thousands of weather fans, contact phil@stormfrontfreaks.com Wx Resources Links Kim - WTForecast App Brady – Hurricane Hunter Tweet of Eye Wall Phil – Indiana ChaserCon Believe It Or Not Weather Stories Kim – Mammoth Cross Falls on Adult Store? Mazz – Arizona TV Met Reports Temps Over 2000 degrees Phil/MJ – Fishnado, Frognado and Grounded Flights from Heat Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (61), will be the Aussie Storm Chaser, Daniel Shaw Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma
Aug 12, 2018 · 53 min
#59 - Guest: Tom Moore - Meanwhile in my Pants
In This Episode Guest: Tom Moore, original member of The Weather Channel Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Braves Edition Partner and Promote with Storm Front Freaks Podcast Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Funny Weather Memes: Memes you can use with your friends Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Tom Moore, Original Member of The Weather Channel and Lead Meteorologist at Weather Concierge One of the original members beginning in 1982, Tom spent over 30 years at The Weather Channel with 10 of them as an on-air meteorologist. Now he has helped launch a private weather service, Weather Concierge, as their Senior Meteorologist. Tom’s time with others at the beginning of The Weather Channel have recently been chronicled in the book Weather Channel Pioneers. Weather Channel Pioneers Book TomMooreWx on Twitter WxConcierge on Twitter Partner with the Freaks If interested in partnering with Storm Front Freaks Podcast and promoting your product or service to thousands of weather fans, contact phil@stormfrontfreaks.com Weather Fools Links Kim - Car driving down a London hill into deeper water Phil – People Taking Shelter Under Beach Umbrellas During Lightning Storm Phil – Lightning Video at Washington Nationals Baseball Game Funny Weather Memes Mazz – John Candy “Sorry Folks, The Outdoors Are Closed Today” Kim – Two-Face “Just Peeked Outside To See If It Was Hot” Kim – Swamp “Meanwhile In My Pants” Phil – Man in Flood “Huge Storm Hit Town and Your High with Munchies” Phil – Billy Idol “Nice Day for a Light Sweater…Cardigaaan” Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (60), will be the 2nd in our “Women in Chasing” series with VORTEX Program Atmospheric Scientist, Karen Kosiba Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox
Jul 29, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
#58 - Guest: "Pecos Hank" Schyma - Martians Said It's False
In This Episode Guest: "Pecos Hank" Schyma, Storm Chaser and Musician Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Elvis Family Feud Partner and Promote with Storm Front Freaks Podcast Mythbusters: Storm Edition Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Hank Schyma, Professional Storm Chaser, Musician and Filmmaker Hank Schyma, also known as Pecos Hank, is a musician, songwriter, filmmaker and professional stormchaser based in Houston, Texas. He has fronted the rock group Southern Backtones and now the Pecos Hank Band. During the same period, he has directed, produced and starred in a full length independent film, several music videos, and a catalogue of storm and nature documentation on The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and more. He has also served as storm consultant on a major motion picture, The Last Witch Hunter with Vin Diesel. www.pecoshank.com Pecos Hank YouTube Channel If interested in partnering with Storm Front Freaks Podcast and promoting your product or service to thousands of weather fans, contact phil@stormfrontfreaks.com Wx Resources Links Dina - WeatherUnderground Phil – Amazon iPhone/Android Camera Tri-Pod Weather Fools Links Phil – Christine Rapp Fox31 Denver Runs in Heat She Tells Viewers to Avoid Phil – Speedboat Excursion Goes Wrong Dina – Heat Wave Indoor Kiddie Pool Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (59), we’ll visit with one of the first Weather Channel meteorologists Tom Moore Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox
Jul 15, 2018 · 1 hr 12 min
#57 - Guest: James Spann - Code Red Day
In This Episode Guest: James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 Birmingham Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Alabama High or Low Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner Discussion: Is a unified weather communication message just a pipe dream? Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL James is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL. In all, James has been a television weather anchor for over 36 years. Along the way he has worked for WSFA in Montgomery, KDFW in Dallas and two other stations in Birmingham. A multiple Emmy winner, James has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist. One is "Broadcaster of the Year" by the NWA, the other was the AMS “Award for Broadcast Meteorology”. A panelist on the Weather Brains podcast, James also earned his first ham radio license at the age of 14, and holds an extra class license. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesspann Twitter: @spann Snapchat: spannwx Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com Wx Resources Links Dina - METAR Data in Plain English Phil - AMS - Weather Safety for Venues and Events Weather Fools Links Phil – Sports Radio Host Dies After Getting Swept Away in Flood Brady - Soldiers Hospitalized after Lighting Strike Brady - Lightning Photo Dina - Surfer Eaten Alive by Monster Wave Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (58), we’ll visit with popular Texas storm chaser and musician "Pecos Hank" Schyma! Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox
Jul 1, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
#56 - Guest: Brantley Hargrove - It's a Free Country
In This Episode Guest: Brantley Hargrove, Author Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Minute to Win It – Top 30 greatest cartoon cats Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner Discussion: Will we ever be able to forecast tornadoes for a specific neighborhood? Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Brantley Hargrove, Author of The Man Who Caught the Storm (The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras) Brantley Hargrove is a journalist who has written for Wired, Popular Mechanics, and Texas Monthly. In his reporting, he has explored the world of South American jewel thieves who terrorize diamond dealers in South Florida. He's gone inside the effort to reverse-engineer supertornadoes using supercomputers. And he has chased violent storms from the Great Plains down to the Texas coast, including a land-falling Category 4 hurricane and one of the rarest tornadic events in recent memory: twin EF4 tornadoes that chewed through a small Nebraskan farming village. He lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Renee, and their two cats. The Man Who Caught the Storm is his first book. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbrantleyhargrove/ Twitter: @BrantHargrove Find his book at: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Your local bookstore Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com Wx Resources Links Kim – The Weatherman Umbrella Dina – Intellicast: Customizable, interactive map Weather Fools Links Dina – Driving through flooded streets is a bad idea! Kim – Man fired after leaving vulnerable adults in a hot van MJ – Boating through a water spout (Thanks to Warran Madden!) Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (57), we’ll visit with legendary Alabama meteorologist and Weather Brain, James Spann! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jun 15, 2018 · 1 hr 12 min
#55 - Guest: Ashley Morris - Ferrets for the Win
In This Episode Guests: Ashley Morris, Emergency Manager-South Central Texas Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Family Feud Top 10 House Pets Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner Discussion on hurricane/disaster communication and VOST groups Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Ashley Morris, Emergency Manager and Co-Host, Carolina Weather Group Podcast Ashley is an emergency management planner in south central Texas. She assists with the creation and maintenance of disaster plans, as well as the coordination of city exercises and educational outreach campaigns. Ashley is also a weather liaison for her office. This entails weekly or event oriented weather forecasting, communication with NWS Austin-San Antonio, and weather event monitoring. Her first emergency management activation was for Hurricane Harvey this past August. Ashley received her master's in geography with an emphasis in natural hazards from Texas Tech University in December of 2016. She is also a co-host on the Carolina Weather Group Podcast. @MissAshes92 on Twitter MidAtlanticChaserCon.com Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com Wx Resources Links Phil-Freddy the Frogcaster App for kids Ashley-NWS Enhanced Data Display Phil-@StuOstro on Twitter Weather Fools Links Phil-Stuart Floyd photo of 3 people standing on beach watching lightning Phil- Nathan Moore video of farmer mowing roadside in tornado warning MJ- Man films lighting strike on deck 5 meters away Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (56), we’ll be with Brantley Hargrove, author of The Man Who Caught The Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jun 3, 2018 · 1 hr 24 min
#54 - Guest: Janice Dean - Mr. McNasty Pants
In This Episode Guests: Janice Dean, Sr. Meteorologist FOX News Introduce two entries for our new intro song Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Name that Tune-80’s Metal Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner Discussion on how much personal information to share with audience Mean Tweets with Janice Dean Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Thanks to the following entries for our new intro song: Gabe Cox- https://www.dropbox.com/s/iawazzq8ye7c99m/SFFPodcast_IntroSong%20-%20Cut1%20Gabe%20Cox.mp3?dl=0 Brett Epstein- https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjfafaitgw17djd/Storm%20Front%20Freaks%20Podcast%20Intro%20Brett%20Epstein.mp3?dl=0 Email us your favorite at questions@stormfrontfreaks.com Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest Janice Dean, Senior Meteorologist-Fox News and Children’s Author Janice is a native of Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario. She began her career journey working as morning show host and reporter at Ottawa-based radio station CHEZ-FM. In 1997, she became on-camera weather forecaster at television station CBOT. She became the news editor and entertainment reporter for “Imus in the Morning” and then joined Fox Network in January 2004. Janice now holds the title of Senior Meteorologist for Fox News and can be seen weekday mornings on Fox & Friends. Inducted into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame on January 1, 2017 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, she has also authored a series of children’s books titled “Freddy the Frogcaster”. @JaniceDean on Twitter @janicedeanfnc on Instagram Janice Dean on Facebook MidAtlanticChaserCon.com Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com Wx Resources Links Dina- NOAA Global Satellite Maps Phil-Sean Ernst Twitter GFS time-lapse of lame storm season Phil-Mike Olbinski Tescott, KS Tornado Genesis Video Weather Fools Links Phil- Oklahoma Tornadoes Twitter of 1955 Diagram of Blackwell Tornado Dina- Golfer on Range in Pouring Rain Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (55), we’ll be with Ashley Morris, TX Emergency Manager and Tom Jenkins, Oregon Dept. of Forestry to talk VOST Groups Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta Other music thanks to www.JukeDeck.com