Storm Front Freaks

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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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316 episodes
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Nov 6, 2016 · 1 hr 15 min
#13 - Guest: Jon Erdman - Because 14 is Just Too Many!
In This Episode Guest: Jon Erdman, Sr. Meteorologist and Columnist for The Weather Channel (weather.com) Lightning Round: The Perfect Storm Hi or Lo The team discusses Winter Storm Warnings Confusion Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Jon Erdmann, Sr. Meteorologist and Writer, The Weather Channel-Digital Synoptic meteorologist with substantial experience in severe convective, winter, tropical, and extended-range forecasting. Focus on leveraging research & technology to create compelling, engaging content to communicate weather risk and perspective. Online and on-air segments both produced & executed. Particularly interested in weather research & consultation for forensic clients & weather risk management. Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wxjerdman Jon on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wxjerdman Winter Storm Warnings Confusion What's Wrong with This Picture by Gary Szatkowski The Day We Lost Atlanta by Rebecca Burns http://www.weather.gov/bgm/WinterTerms Weather Fools Links Dina: Selfie Too Close to the Waves Phil: FEMA requests recovery money back from Mississippi city WxResources Links Jen: MODIS Today Dina: Winter Weather Decorder App Phil: Seasonality Go App Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Oct 24, 2016 · 1 hr 20 min
#12 - Guest: John Belski - Say That in Your Interview
In This Episode Guest: John Belski, Meteorologist, WLKY-TV and Author of Backyard Weather Folklore Lightning Round: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on Groundhog Day The team discusses Drowning Deaths from Hurricane Matthew Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Episode 13 Guest will be Jon Erdmann, Meteorologist, The Weather Channel Our Guest John Belski, Meteorologist, WLKY-TV in Louisville, KY and Author of Backyard Weather Folklore John worked for WLKY in the 1980's and then for WAVE-TV in the 1990's until 2010. Over the years he received various awards. Among these were a Regional Emmy for severe weather coverage and a Special Service Award from the National Weather Service. He was recipient of the national Mark Trail Award from the National Weather Service for public education about weather radios. He was voted Best Meteorologist of Louisville and the Best of Kentucky numerous times by different publications. On the science end of the weather, John was the first meteorologist in the country to present a daily 14 day forecast. He was even invited to the White House to meet with President Clinton and Vice-President Gore for a discussion on global warming. On the fun end of the weather, John wrote a book titled, Backyard Weather Folklore. Belski’s Blog (find links to the book here) John on Twitter @JohnBelskiWLKY John Belski on Facebook Backyard Weather Folklore Book can also be purchased for $15 (includes shipping) through the mail at: John Belski WLKY 1918 Mellwood Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 Drowning Deaths in Hurricane Matthew The Wx Social: Fine, Water Doesn’t Scare You? How About Ten Thousand Dollars? By Josh Eachus Weather Fools Links Dina: YouTube Funny and Weird Weather Compilation 2016 WxResources Links Kathryn: Earth.nullschool.net Dina: Living Earth App Phil: 5-0 Radio Police Scanner App (iOS) (Android) Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Oct 9, 2016 · 1 hr 20 min
#11 - Guest: Reed Stough - Don't Drone and Drive!
In This Episode Guest: Reed Stough, Managing Partner, Rex Game Studios (makers of Storm Quest storm chasing video game) Lightning Round: Classic Arcade Video Game Jeopardy Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricane Myths The team discusses the Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Reed Stough, Managing Partner, Rex Game Studios (Storm Quest Game) Mr. Stough brings over 14 years of experience in programming, business analysis and project management to REX Game Studios®. His unique perspective in the area of Meteorology was developed as a child and he has been fascinated with the dynamics of weather and storms ever since. As a storm spotter with the National Weather Service he chased thunderstorms and tornadoes, further fueling his passion for Mother Nature's wrath. Reed has written many papers on how to forecast thunderstorm outbreaks and severe weather events. Web: www.stormquestgame.com AND Storm Quest Game Forum Facebook: Storm Quest Game Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather www.dronepoweredsolutions.com Weather Fools Links Phil: The Weather Company Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Winds Video Kam: TV Meteorologist Warns “And, your kids will die too.” Brady: Twitter Hurricane Conspiracy WxResources Links MJ: iRonsnow Hand Crank Weather Radio Phil: BaoFeng UV-5R Two-way Radio Brady: National Hurricane Center Website Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 25, 2016 · 1 hr 15 min
#10 - Guest: Aubrey Urbanowicz - I Want my Baby Back Ribs!
In This Episode Guest: Aubrey Urbanowicz, Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV, and Weather Brains Podcast Panelist Lightning Round: Password Storm School with Brady teaches Lightning Myths The team discusses the Lightning Education and Fatalities Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Aubrey Urbanowicz, Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV, and Weather Brains Podcast Panelist Twitter: @WHSVaubs Aurbrey Urbanowicz Blog Facebook: Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz Lightning Education, Warnings and Fatalities Links 2016 Lightning Fatalities 2006-2015 Lightning Fatalities Analysis Longest Lightning Strike Weather Fools Links Phil: Weather Kitty App Dina: Driving Through Flooded Roads Video MJ: People Still Going in the Water During Hurricane Hermine Video Brady: Man With Gunbrella WxResources Links Dina: Hurricane Tracker App for iOS Phil: StormTrack.org and StormTrack App for iOS Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 18, 2016 · 45 min
#B3 - Storms are a Brewin': Weather Themed Craft Brews
A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast Our Special Guests Conan Crofoot, Brewer, Braxton Brewing Co. Zac Carpenter, Co-Founder, Bad Weather Brewing Co. Mike Stuart, Hype Man, MadTree Brewing Co. Blake/Heather Niederhofer, Head Brewer/Partner Lone Pint Brewery Mike Bishop, Founder, Big Storm Brewing Co. Brewery Websites Braxton Brewing Co. Storm Golden Cream Ale http://www.braxtonbrewing.com Bad Weather Brewing Co. Windvane Red IPA & Ominous Double Brown Ale http://www.badweatherbrewery.com MadTree Brewing Co. ThunderSnow http://www.madtreebrewing.com Lone Pint Brewery Tornado Shark Ale http://www.lonepint.com Big Storm Brewing Co. Arcus India Pale Ale & Helicity Lager Pilsner http://www.bigstormbrewery.com Credits Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 11, 2016 · 1 hr 12 min
#9 - Guest: Ian Livingston - It's Chasecation!
In This Episode Guest: Ian Livingston, Information Lead and Photographer for The Capital Weather Gang and Co-Founder of USTornadoes.com Lightning Round: Name that Storm Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricane Track vs. Intensity The team discusses the Tropical Storm Season Hype Train Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Ian Livingston, Information Lead and Photographer for The Capital Weather Gang and Co-Founder of USTornadoes.com Twitter: @islivingston www.ianlivingston.com www.ustornadoes.com Weather Fools Links Phil: SpaceX Launchpad Explosion Dina: Daily Mail Hurricane Gaston to Hit U.S. MJ: Everyone Who Wanted to Believe in Hurricane Hermione Brady: Man With Gunbrella WxResources Links Dina: Weather Underground Phil: iPhone Tripod for Slo Mo Video Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Aug 28, 2016 · 1 hr 8 min
#8 - Guest: Dominique Villela - Insert Name Here!
In This Episode Guest: Dominique Villela, Chief Marketing Officer, MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies Lightning Round: Hi or Lo Storm School with Brady teaches Sea Breeze TStorms The team discusses current congressional bill that may take away forecasting and alerting duties from the NWS and privatize them Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Dominique Villela is the Chief Marketing Officer for MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies. MetLoop provides personal weather alerts for your specific residence or business. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metloop Web: MetLoop.com Congressional Bill to Limit NWS from Forecasting and Alerting Duties Washing Post Article – Congress is considering privatizing key roles of the Weather Service. That’s a mistake. Weather Fools Links Brady: 10-day Tropical Storm Spaghetti Forecasts MJ: TV Meteorologist Screams On-Air at Spider WxResources Links MJ: NWS Mobile Forecast Site Phil: ForecastAdvisor.com Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Download Remarks App on your iOS device and search “Storm Front Freaks” to listen to our podcast AND read behind the scenes comments. Also have direct access to the links we discuss on the show as well as news only for Remarks users! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Aug 20, 2016 · 56 min
#B2 - Aim for the Sky: Storm Photography
A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast Our Special Guests Mike Olbinski - mikeolbinski.com and on Twitter: @mikeolbinski Brian Miner - bdminer.com and on Twitter: @BDMphoto Jeremy Bower - facebook.com/jrbstormphoto and on Twitter: @jrbstorm Episode References VSCO App for iOS and Android Slow Shutter App for iOS Lightning Trigger IV Monsoon II - a film by Mike Olbinski Vorticity - a film by Mike Olbinski For more information about this episode and our normal bi-weekly show, visit www.stormfrontfreaks.com Credits Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Aug 14, 2016 · 1 hr 16 min
#7 - Guest: Dr. Jay Hobgood - They Need a Hot Tub Time Machine!
In This Episode Guest: Dr. Jay Hobgood, Director of the Atmospheric Science Program at The Ohio State University and Hurricane Expert Lightning Round: Hurricane or Supermodel? Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricanes The team discusses Hurricane Evacuations and Deaths: Does the Public Really Understand What the Threat Is? Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Dr. Jay Hobgood is an Associate Professor and Director of the Atmospheric Science Program at The Ohio State Univeristy specializing in studying hurricanes and tropical storms. Twitter: @jayhobgood Website: http://jayhobgood.com Hurricane Evacuation and Threats Discussion LSU Hurricane Evacuation Survey Article via WWL-TV: LSU Conducting Hurricane Evacuation Survey Hurricane Deaths Articles: NBC-How Hurricanes Kill It’s Not Always What You Think The Weather Channel-75% of US Deaths from Hurricanes, Tropical Storms are from Water, Not Wind Slate.com-Cause of Death: Hurricane Weather Fools Links Brady: Faulty Hot Tub Caused Deadly 2015 Fire MJ: Sian Welby’s Ghostbusters Weather Phil: Car Gets Sucked Up By Tornado WxResources Links Dina: RadarScope Brady: College of DuPage Weather Phil: Blitzortung Real-Time Lightning Map Customizable ZoomRadar.com Map on StormFrontFreaks.com Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Download Remarks App on your iOS device and search “Storm Front Freaks” to listen to our podcast AND read behind the scenes comments. Also have direct access to the links we discuss on the show as well as news only for Remarks users! Visit NIMBUS4.com for more information about the NIMBUS4 Severe Weather Detector. Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jul 31, 2016 · 1 hr 3 min
#6 - Guest: Geoff Cornish - He had a Charizard to Catch!
In This Episode Guests: Geoff Cornish, Chief Meteorologist at WICU/WSEE-TV in Erie, PA and also Meteorologist with ZoomRadar.com Lightning Round: $100,000 Pyramid Storm Front Freaks Style Storm School with Brady teaches about Micro and Macro Bursts The team discusses NWS Hazard Simplification Warning Graphics Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Our Guest Chief Meteorologist Geoff Cornish started his current position at WICU/WSEE-TV in December 2013 after working for stations in Joplin, Lexington, and Toledo. He also serves a primary role in sales, marketing and meteorology for ZoomRadar.com. Twitter: @StormOfCorn Website: ZoomRadar.com Hazard Simplification Project Post Hazard Simplification Project set to change communication of weather warnings by Pierce Legeion Example of NWS Warning Grapics. Twitter: @NWSSevereTstorm Weather Fools Links Phil: British Girl Confusing 360 Degree Circle with Degrees of Temperature MJ: Teen Survives Lightning Strike While Playing Pokemon Go! WxResources Links Phil: Dark Sky App for iOS, Android and Pebble Brady: Accuweather Pro Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on Twitter @stormfrontfreak We may read it on our next episode! Download the Remarks App on your iOS device to listen to our podcast AND read behind the scenes comments. Also have direct access to the links we discuss on the show as well as news only for Remarks users! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jul 18, 2016 · 1 hr 4 min
#5 - Guest: Ryan Davidson - The Studio Audience is in the Restroom
In This Episode Guests: Ryan Davidson-Social Meteorologist/Weather Producer, Weather Underground show on The Weather Channel Lightning Round: These are a few of my favorite things Storm School with Brady teaches about tornadoes The team discusses Over Editing Weather Photos Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: New segment highlighting weather resources for our listeners Our Guest Ryan Davidson has been with The Weather Channel for almost 3 years and started with the Weather Underground show when it began in July 2015 as the Social Meteorologist and Weather Producer integrating social media and meteorology into meteorological graphics creation and distribution. Website: https://www.wunderground.com/wutv/ Twitter: @RyanDavidsonWX Facebook: MeteorologistRyanDavidson Social Media Forecasting Post Think Before You ReTweet: How to Spot a Fake Storm Photo by Rebecca Greenfield Nimbus4 Giveaway This is your last chance to win a Nimbus4 storm detection device valued at $800. Visit the StormFrontFreaks website for details on how to enter the contest!! Weather Fools Links Phil: Traveling Contractors Looking to Pray on Storm Victims Brady: TV Report About Bacteria in Local Waters Was False WxResources Links Phil: NWS-Memphis Advanced Spotter Training MJ: SimuAWIPS-Meteorological Workstation Brady: SPC Mesoscale Analysis Pages Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on Twitter @stormfrontfreak We may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jul 5, 2016 · 1 hr 30 min
#4 - Guests: Ian Enterline & Todd Krause - Grandma, If You're Listening, Stop Listening Right Now!
In This Episode Guests: Ian Enterline, Firefighter and SKYWARN Area Manager in Richmond, VA and Todd Krause, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Twin Cities. Lightning Round: Match Game Style! Storm School with Brady teaches about lightning The team discusses Severe Weather Warning of the Public Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Weather Resources: New segment highlighting weather resources for our listeners Our Guests Ian Enterline is a 12 year Professional Firefighter and Acting Officer in the Richmond, VA metro area and is also the Area Manager for the metro SKYWARN radio storm spotter network. NWS Wakefield, VA SKYWARN Twitter @rvastormchase Todd Krause is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Twin Cities, MN and is also responsible for SKYWARN spotter training. NWS-Twin Cities Warning Discussion Link The Weather Social: Where do you get your warning? By Mike Johnson Sponsor Nimbus4 Severe Weather Detection Device - visit www.stormfrontfreaks.com or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stormfrontfreaks for details on how to win a Nimbus4 device valued at over $800. Weather Fools Links Phil: MS Windows 10 pop-up update screen during Des Moines forecast Marc: Denver Severe Storm Weather Resources Links Phil: MetEd weather education classes Brady: Weatherbell radar and maps Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on Twitter @stormfrontfreak We may read it on our next episode! Credits: Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jun 26, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
#B1 - A Conversation With The Weather Junkies
A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast Weather Podcasting: A Conversation With The Weather Junkies Marc and Phil Johnson, Storm Front Freaks Podcast www.StormFrontFreaks.com Dakota Smith and Tyler Jankowski, The Weather Junkies www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies Twitter: @thewxjunkies Find The Weather Junkies on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, YouTube For more information about the NIMBUS4 Severe Weather Detector visit www.nimbus4.com For the most up-to-date information on how to qualify for our August 11, 2016 drawing for a NIMBUS4 device, visit www.StormFrontFreaks.com or listen to our most recent regular episode for details. Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Jun 20, 2016 · 1 hr 10 min
#3 - Guests: Dina Knightly & Paxton Calvanese - Give it to the Blonde
In This Episode Guests: Dina Knightly, Weather Producer for The Lift (Mobile Programming for The Weather Channel App), and Paxton Calvanese, Developer of the wx24 Pilot Aviation Weather App for iOS Lightning (“Lightening”) Round: Competition with “Light” Questions Storm School with Brady teaches hail formation The team discusses Forecasting on Social Media Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Media Outbreaks: We share our favorite photos, video or people Our Guests Dina Knightly has been a meteorologist for over 15 years both at WSI and The Weather Channel. She has also been a trainer, a met ops specialist and weather producer on "Wake Up With Al", "Weather Center Live", Weekend Recharge", "Weekend View" and an expert weather producer for all shows including, "AMHQ". Dina on Twitter The Lift Paxton Calvanese is a private pilot, photographer and developer with a degree in Architecture. He created the wx24 Pilot Aviation Weather App to help take weather text data and convert it to a more visual and easier to read format. wx24 Pilot App Social Media Forecasting Post Jay Farlow: Social Media Forecasting-Anybody and everybody can now post a forecast Sponsor Nimbus4 Severe Weather Detection Device - visit www.stormfrontfreaks.com or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stormfrontfreaks for details on how to win a Nimbus4 device valued at over $800. Weather Fools Links Brady: Harry Potter weather forecast Phil: Weatherman shows funnel cloud that looks like a male organ Media Outbreaks Picks Phil: Dust devil interrupts college softball game Brady: The Weather Channel Stargazing Site Mazz: NWS Omaha cooking in the heat Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on Twitter @stormfrontfreak We may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta Closing Music: Brady Harris
Jun 6, 2016 · 1 hr 21 min
#2 - Guest: Clayton Stiver - Everybody Got Food Poisoning
In This Episode... Paxton and Quincy recall their 5/22-5/26 tornado chases Guest: Clayton Stiver, NBC 29 Meteorologist and Chief Technology Officer in Charlottesville, VA. Lightning Round: One or The Other Storm School with Brady teaches different storms The team discusses Media Hype of Weather Events Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Media Outbreaks: We share our favorite photos, video or people Listener questions and comments Our Guest... Clayton Stiver rejoined NBC29 in April 2015 as the Thursday/Friday and Weekend Meteorologist after working as Chief Meteorologist for a startup station, NH1 News Network, in Concord, NH. While at NH1 Clayton had the honor of building a weather department from the ground up during the historic 2014/2015 New England winter of record cold and snow. Clayton's Website: http://claytonstiver.weebly.com Media Hype of Weather Events Article: Ben Alonzo-Media Hype on Tornado Outbreaks Causes Public to Distrust Scientists Nimbus4 Website - Listen to the podcast to find out how to enter the drawing to win a Nimbus!! Weather Fools Links Phil: Dad worried about getting the tornado video and not his daughter Brady: Man drives tractor thru flood to get Whataburger Mazz: Guys tower diving into ocean during tropical storm Media Outbreaks Picks Phil: Kali Michaels Peetz, CO Landspout/Tornado Pax: Chad Cowen Timelapse of Dodge City Tornado Brady: Reed Timmer Dodge City Tornado Close Video Mazz: Nicola Jones continues on-air with flying bat Marc: Reporter Steve Campion rescues man on live television Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com We may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening/Closing music by Andrew Slotta
May 23, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
#1 - Guest: Edward Shaver - We Just Lost our Law Enforcement Sponsorship
In This Episode... Introduce the mission of the program and the diversity of the team Guest: Edward Shaver-Chief Technology Officer, Entropy Technology Design and the NIMBUS Severe Weather Detector Lightning Round: Celebrating 20 years with trivia from the movie Twister Storm School with Brady teaches storm ingredients The team discusses storm chaser congestion and how to fix it Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Media Outbreaks: We share our favorite photos, video or people Our Guest... Physicist Edward F. Shaver is the Chief Technology Officer of Entropy. Prior to joining Entropy, Mr. Shaver led development and production for the ThunderBolt and SkyScan products. The SkyScan product, introduced in 1995, pioneered the industry as the first commercially viable hand-held lightning detector. The ThunderBolt product, introduce in 2003, was the first hand-held product capable of tracking the motion of full thunderstorms, introducing the ability to offer Estimated Time of Arrival for storm activity at a particular location. In 2012, Mr. Shaver developed the StormVector Area Warning System, which used wireless communication to build auto-meshing networked storm warning alert beacons of unlimited size. This allowed for the implementation of the ThunderBolt storm warning in large industrial facilities, college campuses, and even areas the size of small cities. Mr. Shaver was also part of the development and manufacturing design team for the P5 Personal Lightning Detector for Sky Scan Technologies. Nimbus Website: www.nimbus4.com Nimbus Indiegogo Campaign Storm Chaser Congestion Discussion Articles: Times Record News Washington Post Let us know what you think! Email us your thoughts to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com Weather Fools Picks Phil Pax Brady Mazz Q Media Outbreaks Picks Phil Pax: Brian Miner Twitter @BDMPhoto Brady Mazz Q Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com We may read it on our next episode! Subscribe to the Storm Front Freaks Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio. We want to hear from you, so be sure to give us feedback, shoot us some ideas for future shows and find us on social media - see www.stormfrontfreaks.com for all the information!