The Weather Junkies

Weather Junkies

Nerding out about weather, climate, and other Earth sciences. Join Merry, Ryan, Tyler, and Dakota every week for their in-depth conversations on various topics in the weather and climate world.

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20 episodes
Updated Oct 25, 2019

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Oct 25, 2019
Ep. 117: Eyewitness Testimony of the Dallas Tornado Event
Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Sep 27, 2019
Ep. 116: On Becoming a Meteorologist (w/ Meredith Garofalo)
Interested in the career path of becoming a meteorologist? This episode is for you. With a dash of The Office nerdom. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Sep 5, 2019
Ep. 115: About That Sharpie... A Hurricane Dorian Discussion
All things Dorian - we got you covered. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Sep 1, 2019
Ep. 114: Lowdown on Hurricane Dorian with Philippe Papin
All things Dorian - we got you covered. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Aug 30, 2019
Ep. 113: The Importance of Summer Internships in Broadcast Meteorology
Tyler, Ryan, and Matt dig into a great conversation on the importance of experience early on in a meteorologist's career. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Aug 24, 2019
Ep. 112: Water Security, Britney Spears, & Life on Mars with Dr. Tracy Fanara
Dakota recaps this week including the Amazon wildfires, Colorado hail, and JetBlue's cloud shade. Dr. Tracy Fanara joins the show to discuss her numerous projects including Mythbusters, comics, and how she's going to help us get to Mars. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Aug 16, 2019
Ep. 111: The Hot Takes of Broadcast Meteorology (with Ari Sarsalari)
Merry and Dakota recap this week in weather and Ari Sarsalari joins the show discussing his experiences in broadcast meteorology. That may include a few hot takes. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Broke For Free, Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Aug 8, 2019
Ep. 110: Bloopers, School Visits, Early Mornings - That's The TV Life
Christy Shields makes her return as guest on The Weather Junkies. Tyler and Dakota learn all about her life over the last few years and some of the fun things she's been doing. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jul 26, 2019
Ep. 109: Weather, Technology, and STEM Education - A Deep Dive with the Founder of WeatherSTEM
Dakota is joined by Ed Mansouri, founder and CEO of WeatherSTEM to talk about the intersection of technology and weather as well as his passion for STEM outreach and education. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jul 18, 2019
Ep. 108: Phone Applications Changing the Weather Visualization Game
Ryan and Tyler dig deep with the founders of Weather Lab! Their back-and-forth contains the ins-and-outs of what meteorologists love and hate about weather data apps. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jul 11, 2019
Ep. 107: Forecasting & Communicating Threats of Powerful Hurricanes
Merry and Dakota are joined by Greg Heavener, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Pueblo to talk all about the tropics and communicating tropical threats. Enjoy! Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jun 28, 2019
Ep. 106: A Warm Welcome to Our New Host, Ryan Breton!
Introducing another host, Ryan Breton. Learn more about Ryan and how he got to where he is. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jun 14, 2019
Ep. 105: Introducing Our New Host - Meteorologist Merry Matthews!
Introducing our new host, Merry Matthews! Learn more about Merry and her career path in meteorology. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jun 7, 2019
Ep. 104: The Weather Junkies are Back!
We're back at it, geekin' out about the weather. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Apr 16, 2018
Ep. 103: Weather & Climate on Mars with Jake Robins of WeMartians
Jake Robins from WeMartians joins the Junkies to talk about a non-terrestial type of weather and climate! To listen to WeMartians, go to: wemartians.com.
Mar 5, 2018
Ep 102: Covering The Big Storms with Jim Cantore
Jim Cantore joins the show to discuss his already hugely successful career as a broadcast meteorologist at The Weather Channel. Use code "WXJUNKIES" to receive 40% your SKY2 station. Go to: http://shop.bloomsky.com/products-list/sky2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Feb 26, 2018
Ep 101: Podcasting About Science with Nico Hernandez of LatinoLabs
Dakota chats with Nico from LatinoLabs about his science podcasting experiences. Use code "WXJUNKIES" to receive 40% your SKY2 station. Go to: http://shop.bloomsky.com/products-list/sky2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Feb 20, 2018
Ep 100: Weather. It's What We Do! with Kerrin Jeromin & Steve Glazier
For our 100th episode, we're joined by the folks over at WeatherNation! Use code "WXJUNKIES" to receive 40% your SKY2 station. Go to: http://shop.bloomsky.com/products-list/sky2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ Learn more about WeatherNation: http://www.weathernationtv.com/who-we-are/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeatherNation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/ Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Feb 14, 2018
Ep 99: Catching Up with Digital Meteorologist Irene Sans
Tyler and Dakota chat with Irene Sans. Listen in for an announcement on a project she's been working on! Use code "WXJUNKIES" to receive 40% your SKY2 station. Go to: http://shop.bloomsky.com/products-list/sky2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.
Jan 29, 2018
The Heroes of Harvey - In The Elements - Episode 4
Tyler and Dakota discuss the latest buzz in the weather & climate enterprise. They then turn over the podcast to "In The Elements" a new science podcast by Becky DePodwin and Dakota! Use code "WXJUNKIES" to receive 40% your SKY2 station. Go to: http://shop.bloomsky.com/products-list/sky2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.