Weather Geeks Podcast

The Weather Geeks Podcast is made by the people behind The Weather Channel TV network.

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Episode Guide

No.EpisodeTitleGuestsListen to episodePublishedDescription ExcerptTags
417E407Looking Back at Winter 2025-26Paul Goodloe2026-03-25Guest: Paul Goodloe,. Weather Channel Meteorologist. Winter is officially in the rearview mirror and while some parts of the country were digging out from snow and …
416E406Inside the Forecast: From the Air Force to the White HouseAndrew Gay2026-03-18Guest: Lt. Col. Andrew Gay Forecasts don’t just matter for farmers, travelers, or weekend plans — they can influence decisions that ripple across the globe. Few …
415E405Inside the American Weather Enterprise AssociationDoug Hilderbrand, Jennifer Sprague-Hilderbrand2026-03-11Guests: Doug Hilderbrand & Jennifer Sprague-Hilderbrand. When you think about the weather world, you might picture satellites spinning overhead, supercomputers crunching data, or meteorologists trying to …
414E404Inside Severe Season: A Conversation with the SPC DirectorRussell Schneider2026-03-04Guest: Dr. Russell Schneider. Spring may mean blooming flowers and warmer days, but for meteorologists, it means something else entirely: severe weather season is officially here. …
413E403Digital Meteorology with Ryan Hall, Y’allRyan Hall2026-02-25Guest: Ryan Hall. When severe weather is on the horizon, many people turn to their local meteorologist—but millions are heading to YouTube to get the latest …
412E402Geeking Out About “Wicked Weather”Alexander Gates2026-02-18Guest: Dr. Alexander Gates, Rutgers University - Newark. Weather doesn’t just shape our daily plans — sometimes, it shapes the course of history.. From floods that …
411E401Rethinking the 100-Year Flood EventYounes Alila2026-02-11Guest: Dr. Younes Alila, University of British Columbia. Floods are some of the most devastating natural disasters on Earth—washing away homes, reshaping landscapes, and testing the limits …
410E400U.S. Forest Service Fighting Wildfires with MeteorologyMarcus Williams2026-02-04Guest: Dr. Marcus Williams, Research Meteorologist. Wildfire is one of the most complex weather-driven hazards we face — shaped by wind, terrain, fuel, and timing, where …
409E399Keeping Up With CappucciMatthew Cappucci2026-01-28Guest: Matthew Cappucci. If you’ve ever watched a weather forecast and thought, “Wow, that meteorologist has way more energy than the atmosphere itself,” there’s a good …
408E398The 2025 Hurricane Models Report CardWallace Hogsett2026-01-21Guest: Dr. Wallace Hogsett, Science & Operations Officer at the NHC. Every hurricane season tells a story — not just through the storms that form, but …
407E397The Human Side of Hurricane ResponseSamira Davis2026-01-14Guest: Samira Davis, United Cajun Navy. When disaster strikes, it’s often the people on the ground — not the headlines — who make the biggest difference. …
406E396James Spann and the Next Era of Local WeatherJames Spann2026-01-07Guest: James Spann, Chief Meteorologist & Founder of the Alabama. Weather Network. When it comes to weather, few names carry the respect, trust, and authority of …
405E395Texas Flood Disaster | Re-releasedWeather Geeks Team2025-12-31Weather Geeks Team What began as Fourth of July thunderstorms in Kerr County, Texas rapidly evolved into a catastrophic flash flood that overwhelmed campgrounds, highways, and …
404E394Alan Sealls: A Lifetime in Weather and the Future of AMS | Re-releasedAlan Sealls2025-12-24RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 2025; Originally released April 30, 2025 Guest: Alan Sealls, AMS President-Elect. For decades, broadcast meteorologists have been the trusted voices guiding us through hurricanes, tornadoes, …
403E394Exclusive: Jim Cantore and Dr. Neil JacobsNeil Jacobs2025-12-19Guest: Dr. Neil Jacobs. Every forecast, every watch or warning, every piece of storm research in America… starts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And there’s …
402E393Weather Out West | Re-releasedDaniel Swain2025-12-17RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 2025; Originally released March 26, 2025 Guest: Daniel Swain. Winds are howling outside Los Angeles, California on a dry January day. The hillsides north …
401E392Chasing Hail | Re-releasedSean Waugh2025-12-10RECORDED MARCH 4, 2025; Originally released March 12, 2024 Guest: Dr. Sean Waugh, National Severe Storms Laboratory research scientist. As we’ve seen in the movies, and real life, tornadoes …
400E391A Deep Dive into Google DeepMind | Re-releasedIlan Price, Matt Willson2025-12-03RECORDED JANUARY 22, 2025; Originally released FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Guests: Dr. Ilan Price, Senior Research Scientist, & Matt Willson, Research Engineer. From the Euro to the GFS …
399E3902025 Weather Wrap-Up2025-11-26It’s been one wild ride through the atmosphere this year — from record-breaking heat waves to snowstorms that made us double-check the map, a hurricane …
398E387The Weather Guys at WisconsinSteven Ackerman, Jonathan Martin2025-11-19Guests: Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin. For most of us, weather talk is a quick chat about the weekend forecast or a snowy commute. …
397E389Ken Burns vs. Mother Nature: Behind the Scenes of The American RevolutionKen Burns2025-11-12Guest: Ken Burns He’s an Award-Winning Filmmaker known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle American history and culture. Some of his most …
396E386From Cocoa to Climate: Weather at Mars, Inc.Alex Tomoff2025-11-05Guest: Alex Tomoff. When you think of weather and meteorology, you probably picture storm chasers, satellites, or your local forecast. But what about chocolate? At Mars, …
395E385Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol HillSean Sublette2025-10-29Guest: Sean Sublette. When science and policy meet, the results can shape the way communities prepare for the future. Our guest today, meteorologist and science communicator …
394E384Shipping, Safety, and Storms: Forecasting for AmazonJosh Kastman2025-10-22Guest: Dr. Josh Kastman. When you think about Amazon, you probably picture two-day shipping, Prime Video, or that familiar brown package on your doorstep. But behind …
393E383Balanced Weather: Cutting Through the Storm of MisinformationAlan Gerard2025-10-15Guest: Alan Gerard. From tornado outbreaks to hurricane landfalls, few have had a front-row seat to as many high-impact weather events as Alan Gerard. After decades …
392E380Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Fighting for Clean TransportationRachel Muncrief2025-10-08Guest: Dr. Rachel Muncrief. When we think about tackling climate change, it’s easy to picture solar panels and wind farms. But there’s another piece of the …
391E382Cones, Chaos, and Clarity: The State of Hurricane ModelingAndy Hazelton2025-10-01Guest: Dr. Andy Hazelton, University of Miami. When a hurricane’s on the horizon, we turn to the forecast models—those swirling graphics and spaghetti plots that try …
390E381Weathering the Storm: Policy, People, and Public SafetyEric Sorensen2025-09-24Guest: Rep. Eric Sorensen, IL-17. When severe weather strikes, the National. Weather Service is on the front lines saving lives, but what happens when those front …
389E379From Lab to Lawn: Making Storm Prep PracticalRachael Gauthier2025-09-22Guest: Rachael Gauthier, IBHS. From hurricane shutters to fortified roofs, storm prep advice is everywhere, but how do you know what actually works? At the Insurance …
388E378Using Virtual Reality to Weather the StormGrace Ahn2025-09-10Guest: Dr. Grace Ahn, University of Georgia. When a hurricane threatens, the most dangerous part often isn’t the wind—it’s the water. Storm surge can arrive fast, …
387E377Now Boarding: TurbulenceIgnacio Gallego-Marcos2025-09-03Guest: Ignacio Gallego-Marcos, Founder of Turbli. If you have ever flown, odds are that you have experienced turbulence.. Whether it was minor, or severe enough to …
386E376Cloud Warriors: The Front Lines of Weather ForecastingTom Weber2025-08-27Guest: Tom Weber. When we talk about weather forecasting, we often picture meteorologists at a green screen or storm chasers racing toward a supercell. But behind …
385E375Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change - Oh My!Ellen Prager, Dave Jones2025-08-20Guests: Dr. Ellen Prager & Dave Jones Ever heard someone say sharks are growing legs, or that peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps? Yeah… same …
384E374The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg CampaignJon Nese2025-08-13Guest: Dr. Jon Nese. When we think of the Battle of Gettysburg, we picture tactics, terrain, and turning points but what about the temperature? The clouds? …
383E373Little House, Big Climate: Lessons from Laura Ingalls WilderBarb Mayes Boustead2025-08-06Guest: Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead. When we talk about climate change, the conversation is often full of data, models, and projections, but sometimes, the most powerful …
382E372From Sparks to Surveillance: The Science Behind ALERTCaliforniaNeal Driscoll2025-07-30Guest: Dr. Neal Driscoll. Wildfire season used to have a start and end date, but in today’s climate, it feels like it never really stops.. As …
381E371Economic Value of Hurricane ForecastsRenato Molina2025-07-23Guest: Dr. Renato Molina, University of Miami. Every year, hurricanes threaten lives, infrastructure, and the economies of coastal communities—but what if better forecasting could actually save …
380E370A Deeper Look into the Iowa MesonetDaryl Herzmann2025-07-16Guest: Daryl Herzmann, Iowa State University. Whether you’re a farmer tracking rainfall, a storm chaser following severe weather, or just someone who loves keeping an eye …
379E369Texas Flood DisasterWeather Geeks Team2025-07-09Weather Geeks Team What began as Fourth of July thunderstorms in Kerr County, Texas rapidly evolved into a catastrophic flash flood that overwhelmed campgrounds, highways, and …
378E368Going for Gold, No Matter the WeatherBejan Abtahi, Maria Augutis2025-07-02Guests: Bejan Abtahi & Maria Augutis. Every four years the most incredible athletes from around the globe gather to showcase their athletic abilities in the Olympics. …
377E367Detecting Wildfires from OrbitChris Van Arsdale2025-06-25Guest: Chris Van Arsdale, Google Climate & Energy Research Lead Wildfires aren’t just a summer problem anymore. This past January, California faced an unusual and intense wildfire …
376E366Observing Tornadoes with the OTUS ProjectNelson Tucker, Louis Tucker2025-06-18Guests: Nelson & Louis Tucker. When it comes to tornadoes, getting close is both the goal and the danger.. For decades, scientists have relied on radar, …
375E365Building Back Better from HurricanesBrian Bledsoe2025-06-11Guest: Dr. Brian Bledsoe, University of Georgia. When a hurricane makes landfall, we expect the strongest impacts to hit the coast. But Hurricane Helene proved that …
374E364Why 40% Chance of Rain Confuses Everyone And How to Fix ItAnne Heggli2025-06-04Guest: Dr. Anne Heggli, Assistant Research Professor at the Desert Research Institute. Weather forecasts are more than just high and low temperatures or the chance of …
373E363Tackling Fast Fashion SustainabilityPamela James2025-05-28Guest: Pamela James, CEO & Founder of Paloma St. James It’s no mystery that industrialization has a negative impact on the environment; however, an unexpected contributor …
372E362Pixies, Gnomes, and Jets - Oh My!Levi Boggs2025-05-21Guest: Dr. Levi Boggs, Georgia Tech Research Institute. When we think of lightning, we picture bolts striking the ground during a thunderstorm—but not all electrical activity …
371E359Revolutionizing Weather Prediction with MicrosatellitesAl Gasiewski2025-05-14Guest: Dr. Al Gasiewski, Chief Scientist at. Weather Stream. From hurricanes to heat waves, accurate weather forecasting relies on one crucial factor: data. But much of …
370E358Intersection of Weather and Urban LandscapesDev Niyogi2025-05-07GUEST: Dr. Dev Niyogi, Professor at University of Texas at Austin Cities aren’t just concrete jungles—they’re microclimates of their own, shaping the weather in ways you …
369E353Alan Sealls: A Lifetime in Weather and the Future of AMSAlan Sealls2025-04-30Guest: Alan Sealls, AMS President-Elect. For decades, broadcast meteorologists have been the trusted voices guiding us through hurricanes, tornadoes, and everyday forecasts. But behind every great …
368E360Safety vs. Schedule: The Parental Perspective on School Weather ClosuresStephen Wooten2025-04-23Guest: Stephen Wooten, Researcher. As a parent, there’s nothing more important than making sure your child is safe—especially when severe weather threatens their school day.. Whether …
367E351Inside Georgia Tech’s Severe Storms Research CenterJohn Trostel2025-04-16Guest: John Trostel, Director. From towering supercells to fast-moving derechos, severe storms are some of the most powerful and unpredictable forces in nature.. Forecasting these storms …
366E361Rebuilding Resilience: Lessons from Hurricane Helene in North CarolinaJenny Dissen2025-04-09Guest: Jenny Dissen, NCICS. When a hurricane strikes, the immediate damage is only part of the story. The real test comes in the days, weeks, and …
365E357Is NOAA Going to be Okay?Rick Spinrad2025-04-02Guest: Dr. Rick Spinrad, Outgoing NOAA Administrator. From predicting hurricanes and monitoring our oceans to leading cutting-edge climate research, NOAA plays a critical role in protecting …
364E354Weather Out WestDaniel Swain2025-03-26Guest: Daniel Swain. Winds are howling outside Los Angeles, California on a dry January day. The hillsides north and east of the city erupt in flames. …
363E356Snow Squall Warning CommunicationJohn Banghoff, Jonathan Guseman, Jase Bernhardt2025-03-19Guests: John Banghoff, Jonathan Guseman, Jase Bernhardt. We’ve all seen it. A multi-car pile-up accident that seems unstoppable. One weather phenomenon is often at the root of these …
362E355Chasing HailSean Waugh2025-03-12Guest: Dr. Sean Waugh, National Severe Storms Laboratory research scientist. As we’ve seen in the movies, and real life, tornadoes are some of the most destructive forces …
361E350Predicting Severe Weather Using AIJason Deese2025-03-05Guest: Jason Deese, CEO of Flash. Weather AI Weather forecasting has always been a mix of art and science, relying on tools like the Euro and …
360E352California’s Disastrous WildfiresAnthony Edwards2025-02-26Guest: Anthony Edwards, Newsroom Meteorologist with the San Francisco Chronicle. With every new year comes hope for a prosperous year.. For thousands in southern California, that …
359E349Space City WeatherEric Berger2025-02-19Guest: Eric Berger 4.…3….2….1…. Liftoff! - of this week’s episode of. Weather Geeks with our special guest - Eric Berger. Launching his career as a science …
358E346A Deep Dive into Google DeepMindIlan Price, Matt Willson2025-02-12Guests: Dr. Ilan Price, Senior Research Scientist, & Matt Willson, Research Engineer. From the Euro to the GFS to the Canadian, there are multitudes of models …
357E348How the Weather Can Affect Your Home InsurancePhilip Mulder2025-02-05Guest: Dr. Philip Mulder, Assistant Professor at UW-Madison Once you become a homeowner, you are flooded with the overwhelming responsibility of protecting your home, which means …
356E347IceCHIP Field CampaignVictor Gensini2025-01-29Guest: Dr. Victor Gensini. When discussions are had about Billion-Dollar Disasters, odds are your mind goes to the biggest hurricane landfalls and tornadoes that struck the …
355E322Let's Geek Out About Tornadoes! | Re-ReleasedPaul Markowski2025-01-22RECORDED MARCH 28, 2024 Originally released MAY 29, 2024 Guest: Dr. Paul Markowski, Penn State We are in the throes of the springtime severe season and even …
354E330The Olympics & Sports Ecology | Re-releasedJessica Murfree2025-01-15RECORDED JULY 9, 2024 Originally released JULY 31, 2024 Guest: Dr. Jessica Murfree, Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill The biggest event in the sporting world is …
353E319Behind the Scenes at NCEI | Re-releasedJared Rennie2025-01-08RECORDED MARCH12, 2024 Originally released MAY 15, 2024 Guest: Jared Rennie, NCEI Research Meteorologist Gathering and analyzing data today to help us prepare for tomorrow. One sentence …
352E331Twisters: Taming the Tornado | Re-releasedRick Smith2025-01-01RECORDED JULY 30, 2024 Originally released AUGUST 7, 2024 Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS Norman. If you feel it, chase it! That is the tagline …
351E323Improving Hurricane Risk Perceptions |Re-releaseJason Senkbeil2024-12-25RECORDED MARCH 15, 2024 Originally released JUNE 12, 2024 Guest: Dr. Jason Senkbeil, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama Hurricane season is rapidly approaching! Many elements that …
350E328Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary | Re-releasedMarshall Shepherd and the Creators of Weather Geeks2024-12-18RECORDED JUNE 7, 2024 Originally released JULY 17, 2024 Guest: Dr. Shepherd & the Creators of. Weather Geeks. As long as there has been weather, we have …
349E313A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star | Re-releasedAlex Young2024-12-11RECORDED APRIL 1, 2024 Originally released April 3, 2024 Guest: Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA Heliophysicist You may have noticed there’s been plenty of conversation concerning the …
348E324Voyages Beyond the Horizon | Re-releasedDawn Wright2024-12-04Guest: Dr. Dawn Wright, United States Science Envoy RECORDED APRIL 18, 2024. Originally Released June 19, 2024 One of the greatest joys in being a scientist is …
347E3452024 Weather Wrap-UpWeather Geeks Team2024-11-27Guest:. Weather Geeks Team. Working as a meteorologist is never boring, because the weather changes every single day!. With how volatile each day could be, there are …
346E344Using AI to Assess Hurricane DamageRobin Murphy2024-11-20Guest: Dr. Robin Murphy, Professor at Texas A&M University. With many natural disasters it takes time to fully understand the scope of the devastation. We have …
345E343Communicating Weather Impacts for RV TravelersDave Titley2024-11-13Guest: Dave Titley, Co-Founder of RV. Weather Enterprises.
Description: When you’re traveling somewhere, whether it’s on vacation or for business, odds are you are just going to …
344E342Atmospheric Insights at NCAREverette Joseph2024-11-06Guest: Everette Joseph, Director of NCAR.
Description: We have the NWS, NOAA. and NCEI, but another very valuable member of the meteorological alphabet soup is NCAR, …
343E341Fall Foliage ForecastingEvan Fisher2024-10-23Guest: Evan Fisher. As the summer season turns to cooler fall temperatures, the annual passage of time is marked by the changing of the leaves.. Whether …
342E340Compound Disasters Along the Gulf CoastRoy Wright2024-10-16Guest: Roy Wright, President & CEO of IBHS Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. After a natural disaster strikes a community, …
341E340Hurricane Milton: Special EpisodeMatt Sitkowski, Greg Postel2024-10-09As Hurricane Milton bears down on the state of Florida, Dr. Matt Sitkowski and Dr. Greg Postel of The Weather Channel sit down to discuss …
340E339The Triple Whammy Flood ProblemMatt Bilskie2024-10-02Guest: Dr. Matt Bilskie, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia A lot of our. Weather Geeks listeners will remember the classic game show, “Press Your …
339E338Painting the WeatherBill Haskell2024-09-25Guest: Bill Haskell, Artist. Artists and musicians will often cite a muse as their inspiration for their works of art, which is usually a love interest …
338E337NOAA: Undervalued and Underfunded?Scott Rayder2024-09-18Guest: Scott Rayder, President of Lynker Here on the. Weather Geeks podcast, we don’t have to remind you what NOAA is and how they work every …
337E336Touching Base with NASA's PACEJeremy Werdell2024-09-11Guest: Dr. Jeremy Werdell, Oceanographer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. From the smallest plankton to the grandest cloud formations, the PACE mission is poised to …
336E335Can Pollen Change The Weather?Jordan Schnell2024-09-04Guest: Dr. Jordan Schnell, Research Associate for CIRES at CU Boulder; NOAA GSL You know the Phil Collins song that goes “I can feel it coming …
335E333From Astrophysics to the AMSStella Kafka2024-08-21Guest: Dr. Stella Kafka, AMS Executive Director The world of meteorology is vast, with the options of different career paths spreading far and wide! You don’t have …
334E332Sargassum, Coral Reefs, and Water QualityBrian LaPointe2024-08-14Guest: Dr. Brian LaPointe, Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University. As we are heading into the throes of summer, a lot of you are going to …
333E329The Sport of Storm ChasingCharles Peek2024-07-24Guest: Charles Peek, Storm Tracker for The. Weather Channel It’s the thrill of the chase! After a record-breaking severe season, countless jaw-dropping videos of supercells and tornadoes …
332E327Using AI to Study Weather & ClimateCampbell Watson2024-07-10Guest: Campbell Watson, Senior Research Scientist at IBM Research. As artificial intelligence, or AI, continues to become more pervasive in our technology, it’s only natural to wonder …
331E326Flash Flood Severity IndexAmanda Schroeder2024-07-03Guest: Dr. Amanda Schroeder, NWS Fort Worth. Description: Flooding can occur any time of the year and in any part of the United States. It is a …
330E325Space Weather Prediction CenterClinton Wallace2024-06-26Guest: Clinton Wallace, Director of the SWPC. Weather Geeks often spend their time looking up at the sky, but there are some Geeks that look even …
329E321D-Day: How the Weather Saved NATOJohn Ross2024-06-05Guest: John Ross, author. Whether you’ve heard about D-Day or the Battle of Normandy through a textbook at school many years ago or from a documentary …
328E320Weather On Top of the WorldCharlie Peachey2024-05-22Guest: Charlie Peachey, Mount Washington. Weather Observer The United States sees almost every kind of meteorological phenomena imaginable, but there’s one place where the weather can …
327E318New Developments in Rapid IntensificationFalko Judt2024-05-08Guest: Dr. Falko Judt, Research Meteorologist at NCAR In tropical meteorology, the term ‘rapid intensification’ describes a tropical cyclone that does just that: it rapidly intensifies. …
326E317Let’s Clear the Biases in Weather AIAmy McGovern2024-05-01Guest: Dr. Amy McGovern, University of Oklahoma We as humans all have biases whether we like to believe it or not, especially when it comes to …
325E316High Elevation Weather StationsBaker Perry2024-04-24Guest: Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer. When it comes to the highest places on Earth, the Rockies, the Andes and of course, the Himalayas come …
324E315Weather & FashionNicole Mölders2024-04-17Guest: Dr. Nicole Mölders, Professor at University of Alaska Fairbanks. If you grew up in a colder climate, your parents always told you that you have …
323E314How AI is Helping Weather Models Make the GradeStephan Rasp2024-04-10Guest: Dr. Stephan Rasp, Senior Research Scientist at Google. As technology continues to improve, weather models are becoming increasingly more accurate in the short term due …
322E312Caribbean Flash DroughtsCraig Ramseyer2024-03-27Guest: Craig Ramseyer, Assistant Prof. at Virginia Tech. When a drought is depicted on TV or in movies, you’ll usually see parched farmland with wilted crops …
321E311The Berardelli BonusJeff Berardelli2024-03-20Guest: Jeff Berardelli, WFLA-TV Chief Meteorologist. As you go about your daily life, you may check your local news station for the weather for the day …
320E310Climate & Environmental LawMadison Condon2024-03-13Guest: Madison Condon. As much as you’d want to stop drinking out of plastic straws or hop on public transportation, there is only so much that …
319E309Natural Disaster EconomicsKevin Simmons2024-03-06Guest: Dr. Kevin Simmons
Episode Intro: In our current tornado and severe thunderstorm warning system, if you are put under a warning, there is no question …
318E308Severe Stats at the SPCEvan Bentley2024-02-28Guest: Evan Bentley
Episode Intro: In the world of meteorology, the letters “SPC” carry a lot of weight. From severe weather to flooding and fire, the …
317E307Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano RetrospectiveDavid Wilmouth2024-02-21Guest: Dr. David Wilmouth
Episode Intro: On January 15, 2022, a massive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano occurred, sending literal shockwaves around the globe …
316E306Science Behind Billion Dollar DisastersAdam Smith2024-02-14Guest: Adam Smith, NOAA / NCEI Episode. Intro: 2023 set the record for the most billion dollar disasters in the United States in one calendar year.. As …
315E305WeathergamiJonathan Kahl2024-02-07Guest: Dr. Jonathan Kahl, Professor at UW-Milwaukee. If you’re a sports fan, you may know the term “Scorigami!”. When you have a score combination that has never …
314E304Looking Back and Forward at the NWSGreg Carbin2024-01-31Guest: Greg Carbin. Over the past half a century, we’ve been experiencing the same thunderstorms, blizzards, and hurricanes. Our changing climate may have altered how these weather …
313E303How Do People Interpret Weather Warnings (Re-release of episode 288 from 9/20/23)Justin Sharpe2024-01-24Guest: Dr. Justin Sharpe We all know the saying “if a tree falls in a forest and there’s nobody around to hear it, does it make a …
312E302Trailblazing at the SPC (Re-release of Ep 280 from 8/2/2023)Liz Leitman2024-01-17Guest: Liz Leitman You are probably familiar with severe thunderstorm and tornado watches. The storm prediction center and its predecessors have been issuing them since the 1950’s …
311E301Our Fragile Moment" Author Dr. Michael Mann (re-release of Ep 286 from 9/27/2023)Michael Mann2024-01-10Guest: Dr. Michael Mann The topic of climate change and the future of our planet is both a controversial as well as at times difficult topic …
310E254Sports & Weather: Better Together (RERUN)Jessica Arnoldy2024-01-03Guests: Jessica Arnoldy.
Introduction: A lot of us have memories of being carpooled to your Saturday morning Little League game or having PB&J’s at the picnic table …
309E3002023 Weather Wrap-UpJen Carfagno, Greg Postel, Heather Zons2023-12-20Roundtable with: Jen Carfagno, Dr. Greg Postel, Heather Zons. Another year around the sun means another year of all sorts of weather, both the beautiful and the …
308E299Coral Reef Watch ProgramDerek Manzello2023-12-13Guest: Derek Manzello, Program Coordinator Picture a coral reef, and you probably have visions of Flounder from The Little Mermaid or Crush from Finding Nemo. Coral reefs should …
307E298Climavision - Increasing Radar CoverageChris Goode2023-12-06Guest: Chris Goode, Climavision Founder.
Introduction: You know the saying: if you put good in, you get good out! In the meteorology world, if you put good …
306E297Improving Weather Models Using SatellitesMayra Oyola-Merced2023-11-29Guest: Mayra Oyola-Merced, Assistant Professor at UW-Madison.
Introduction: Whether it is preparing for hurricane season or getting ready for a severe weather outbreak, you might hear the …
305E296Digging Into The Central Sierra Snow LabAndrew Schwartz2023-11-15Guest: Dr. Andrew Schwartz. For several months of the year, the Central Sierra Snow Lab looks like a winter wonderland.. Over 60 feet of snow fell this …
304E295Further Understanding Midwestern TornadogenesisStephanie Zick2023-11-08Guest: Dr. Stephanie Zick, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech. When we think of tornadoes, our minds are immediately drawn to the Southern Plains or the Southeast, right? Well …
303E293Hurricane Otis SpecialGreg Postel, Jen Carfagno2023-11-01Host Jen Carfagno with Guest Dr. Greg Postel. With a raging El Nino in effect, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season was bound to be above average. …
302E294Hurricane Otis Special2023-11-01Guest: Dr. Greg Postel & Jen Carfagno, The. Weather Channel.
Introduction: With a raging El Nino in effect, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season was bound to be …
301E292CANARY, the Story of Dr. Lonnie ThompsonLonnie Thompson2023-10-25Guest: Dr. Lonnie Thompson It’s not just superheroes and first responders that risk their lives to save others, but what about a climatologist? Would you believe that our …
300E291Constellation of Radar SatellitesRei Goffer2023-10-18Guest: Rei Goffer, Tomorrow.io. Ursa Minor. Canis Major. Orion. These are all star patterns that you can detect in the night sky called constellations! No matter where you live …
299E290Solar Eclipse ExpeditionDon Hartsell2023-10-11Guest: Don Hartsell.
Introduction: In the upcoming months, we have not one, but two solar eclipses that are set to sweep across the continental United States: an …
298E289Verifying Extreme Weather RecordsRandy Cerveny2023-10-04Guest: Dr. Randy Cerveny. When we hear about extreme weather and changing climate, often we hear about the extreme records that are associated with these events: …
297E286Our Fragile Moment" Author Dr. Michael MannMichael Mann2023-09-27Guest: Dr. Michael Mann The topic of climate change and the future of our planet is both a controversial as well as at times difficult topic …
296E288How Do People Interpret Weather WarningsJustin Sharpe2023-09-20Guest: Dr. Justin Sharpe We all know the saying “if a tree falls in a forest and there’s nobody around to hear it, does it make a …
295E285Airborne Phased Array RadarLinnea Avallone, Nicholas Anderson2023-09-13Guests: Dr. Linnea Avallone & Nicholas Anderson, National Science Foundation. While aircraft radar has come along away over the past several decades, the U.S. National Science …
294E287Recapping Hurricane IdaliaRick Knabb2023-09-06Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb.
Introduction: As we approach the midpoint of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, we just experienced the landfall of Hurricane Idalia: a major hurricane. …
293E284Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter WorldJohn Valliant2023-08-30Guest: John Valliant. While this year’s wildfire season in the United States hasn’t really picked up steam, the wildfires in Canada have taken over the headlines. …
292E283New Hurricane Analysis & Forecast SystemSundararaman Gopalakrishnan2023-08-23Guest: Dr. Sundararaman Gopalakrishnan. With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, a new hurricane forecast model is ready to improve forecast accuracy as well as increase …
291E282Mental Health at the NWSValerie Gardner2023-08-16Guest: Lieutenant Commander Valerie Gardner, Chief of Behavior Health and Wellness at the National. Weather Service. Forecasting for natural disasters brings one level of stress, and the aftermath …
290E281A Conversation with Margaret OrrMargaret Orr2023-08-09Guest: WDSU New Orleans' Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr. For over 40 years, viewers in New Orleans have tuned in and watched Margaret Orr deliver their forecast on …
289E280Trailblazing at the SPCLiz Leitman2023-08-02Guest: Liz Leitman. Introduction: You are probably familiar with severe thunderstorm and tornado watches. The storm prediction center and its predecessors have been issuing them since the 1950’s …
288E279It's Time to Get FORTIFIEDFred Malik2023-07-26Guests: Fred Malik, IBHS.
Introduction: After severe weather barrels through a town and destroys everything in its wake, there are stories of survival and perseverance. But then, …
287E278Kansas' Deadliest TornadoJim Minick2023-07-19Guests: Jim Minick.
Introduction: Tornadoes are one of the most violent weather phenomena on our planet, the strongest of which have been rated an EF5, or …
286E277Seeing the Weather in Virtual RealityJase Bernhardt2023-07-12Guests: Jase Bernhardt, Ph.D..
Introduction: They say you have to see it to believe it, and that phrase has been tested time and time again in social …
285E276Rip Currents & Ocean SafetyBruckner Chase2023-07-05Guests: Bruckner Chase.
Introduction: As we head into the swimming season, many of us are going to be flocking to the beach for a bit of …
284E275Enshrining NOAA into LawFrank Lucas2023-06-28Guests: Rep. Frank Lucas.
Introduction: As we Weather Geeks reside in our science world, sometimes we can be critical of how other industries perceive us and …
283E274Promoting Diversity at the EPADaniel Blackman2023-06-21Guests: Daniel Blackman, Senior Advisor for STEM Recruitment and Diversity at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Introduction: On November 29th, 2021, President Biden appointed Daniel Blackman …
282E273eep Dive into Landslides with Dr. Dalia KirschbaumDalia Kirschbaum2023-06-14Guests: Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum, Director of Earth Sciences Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Introduction: Studying the science of our planet and solving the problems its …
281E272One Year as NWS DirectorKen Graham2023-06-07Guest: Ken Graham The National. Weather Service needs no introduction here on Weather Geeks and last year, a new director was appointed to lead the agency …
280E271New Director of the National Hurricane CenterMike Brennan2023-05-31Guests: Dr. Mike Brennan. From June 1st to November 30th all eyes in the weather world turn to the tropics. The 2023 Hurricane Season will be …
279E270Supercell MovieJamie Winterstern2023-05-24Guests: Jamie Winterstern.
Introduction: If you found your passion for meteorology or storm chasing through severe weather focused movies or shows, you will love this episode …
278E269Vice President Kamala Harris: A Conversation about Climate ChangeKamala Harris, Marshall Shepherd, Isaiah Bolden2023-05-17Guests: Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Marshall Shepherd, and Dr. Isaiah Bolden All of us. Weather Geeks know how important our changing climate is for the …
277E268Billion Dollar Disasters of 2023 So FarWeather Geeks Team2023-05-10Guests:. Weather Geeks Team.
Description: One of the biggest metrics for tracking extreme weather events that impact our country is quantifying them as “Billion Dollar Disasters.” Earlier …
276E267Ecological ForecastingSteven Thur2023-05-03Guests: Dr. Steven Thur.
Introduction: When extreme weather events rear their ugly heads, our first concerns are naturally with people and property. But sometimes, we tend …
275E266Naval Meteorology & Oceanography CommandRonald J. Piret2023-04-26Guests: Rear Admiral Ronald J. Piret.
Introduction: The United States Navy is stationed all over the globe and requires accurate weather and ocean forecasting in order …
274E265A Meteorologist Goes to WashingtonEric Sorensen2023-04-19Guests: Rep. Eric Sorensen.
Introduction: In the United States, our congressional representatives and senators play an important role in how the conversation and actions on climate …
273E264Never Miss A Powder DayJoel Gratz2023-04-12Guests: Joel Gratz.
Introduction: “Never miss a powder day.” Those coveted days with deep, fresh, powdery snow on the slopes. That was a mantra turned into …
272E263Belief Bias & Extreme WeatherHelen Roberts2023-04-05Guest: Helen Roberts You’ve seen the warnings: "Don’t drive through floodwaters." "Evacuate when officials ask during hurricanes or wildfires." "Tornadoes can strike any town, even if …
271E262Mississippi Tornado Aftermath SpecialWeather Geeks Team, Greg Postel2023-03-29Guests:. Weather Geeks Team with Dr. Greg Postel. As the sun set over the Magnolia state on Friday March 24th, Mississippian lives were changed forever. A charged supercell …
270E261Winter Severe SeasonVictor Gensini, Harold Brooks2023-03-22Guests: Dr. Victor Gensini & Dr. Harold Brooks In the minds of many,. Spring may be king when it comes to tornadoes, but we know they can …
269E260Communicating the RiskLaura Myers2023-03-15Guest: Dr. Laura Myers Watch, warning, advisory. These are just a few of the words you may hear a meteorologist say, but do you know exactly …
268E259Can We Move an Atmospheric RiverUpmanu Lall2023-03-08Guests: Dr. Upmanu Lall, Director of the Columbia Water Center at Columbia University.
Introduction: Since the beginning of this year, California has been the focal point of …
267E257Advancements in Storm Shelter TechnologyKaitlin Parramore2023-03-01Guests: Kaitlin Parramore.
Introduction: If you are put under a tornado warning at this very moment, would you know where to go? Always the lowest level …
266E256Great Appalachian Storm of 1950David Call2023-02-22Guest: Dr. David Call Whenever we look back at historical anniversaries of major events, we tend to think about the areas and the people that were …
265E255On-Air Meteorologist RoundtableLance Blocker, Jen Carfagno, JD Disharoon2023-02-15Guests: Lance Blocker, Jen Carfagno, & JD Disharoon You watch them when you need the latest forecast when severe weather threatens your area. Broadcast meteorologists are …
264E253Director of NOAA’s NSSLDaNa Carlis2023-02-01Guest: Dr. DaNa Carlis.
Introduction: "Expanding scientific discoveries while elevating diversity, Dr.DaNa Carlis has been a champion for both during his 20 year career at NOAA. …
263E252Socioeconomic Impact of FloodsAndrew Kruczkiewicz2023-01-25Guests: Andrew Kruczkiewicz.
Introduction: Our world constantly cycles through drought and flooding, drenching one side while parching another. It may seem erratic at times, but it’s all …
262E251Halfway Point of Winter 2022-23Weather Geeks Team2023-01-18Guests:. Weather Geeks Team.
Introduction: We are now officially halfway done with meteorological winter! Some of you may be jumping for joy or rushing to plan your …
261E250Lightning In Lake-Effect SnowJason Deese2023-01-11Guest: Jason Deese.
Introduction: Lighting is one of the most spectacular weather phenomena, but it can also be one of the deadliest. About 2,000 people across …
260E249The Cost of Weather-Related Disasters (REPEAT)Steve Bowen2023-01-04Guest: Steve Bowen. Every year, we are seeing dozens of Billion-Dollar. Weather Disasters that range from flooding to drought to landfalling hurricanes to tornado outbreaks.. While the number …
259E2482022: A Weather Year in ReviewWeather Geeks Team2022-12-28Guest:. Weather Geeks Team. As the year comes to a close, the Weather Geeks team takes a look at the biggest weather moments and stories from 2022 and …
258E247Hurricanes and Climate ChangeKieran Bhatia2022-12-21Guest: Dr. Kieran Bhatia.
Introduction: Over the course of the last several years, numerous major hurricanes have struck the United States, including Hurricane Ian this past …
257E246Winter 2022-23 OutlookJudah Cohen2022-12-14Guest: Dr. Judah Cohen. As the seasons change, we tend to look forward with anticipation of what’s to come, and meteorology is no different. Meteorological winter …
256E2452022 Atlantic Hurricane Season RecapRick Knabb2022-12-07Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb Seven consecutive above-average hurricane seasons in a row. Even though it may not have always felt like it, the 2022 Hurricane season …
255E244Storm Chasing Through a Different LensCaryn Hill2022-11-30Guest: Caryn Hill.
Introduction: Caryn Hill has been storm chasing and guiding educational weather tours with her husband, Roger Hill, for decades. While Roger is known …
254E243Navigating the Challenges of Weather & Transportation (Repeat)Paul Pisano2022-11-23Guest: Paul Pisano Ground transportation is something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether it’s in our cars, on a bus, or the subway. …
253E242A Look at COP27Carl Parker2022-11-16Guest: Carl Parker.
Introduction: All eyes are on Egypt as the Conference of the Parties, or COP, is now underway for the 27th time. And with …
252E241Cryospheric Changes & Coastal CommunitiesAlex Robel2022-11-09Guest: Dr. Alex Robel.
Introduction: Climate change and melting glaciers are synonymous at this point when the topic is discussed and usually addresses the future impacts …
251E240Storm Chasing ToursRoger Hill2022-11-02Guest: Roger Hill. When it comes to searching the skies and finding the next storm to chase, it’s hard to find someone with more experience than …
250E239Lights... Camera... Climate!Tim Guinne2022-10-26Guest: Tim Guinne Climate change is fact, not fiction, and is something that affects everyone on the planet.. Over the years, Hollywood has touched on climate …
249E238Weather in HollywoodTWC Meteorologist Panel2022-10-19Guest: TWC Meteorologist Panel The weather around us can be described in many different ways and on both ends of the spectrum from absolute terror to …
248E237NOAA’s Chief ScientistSarah Kapnick2022-10-12Guest: Dr. Sarah Kapnick Dr. Sarah Kapnick is the newly appointed Chief Scientist at NOAA and only the third woman in NOAA’s history to be appointed …
247E236Weathering the StormMike Seidel2022-10-05Guest: Mike Seidel Celebrating 30 years at the. Weather Channel, Mike Seidel is no stranger to covering storms in every season. Most recently, as Hurricane Ian made …
246E235Hurricane Ian Special Episode2022-09-27**RECORDED ON TUESDAY EVENING** Hurricane Ian is heading towards Florida's Gulf Coast and is slated to impact millions of people. Up until this moment, the journey that …
245E234Something to Heat Stress OverPaul Iñiguez2022-09-21Guest: Paul Iñiguez. If you asked 100 people what the deadliest weather risk is, odds are they would pick some of the more flashy natural disasters, like …
244E233Naming Heat WavesKurt Shickman2022-09-14Guest: Kurt Shickman We’ve been naming tropical systems since the late 1940s and the. Weather Channel has been naming winter storms in the United States since …
243E232Blue Holes & PaleoclimatologyTyler Winkler2022-09-07Guest: Dr. Tyler WInkler.
Introduction: The 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons were among the top 3 most active on record. But, for now, the hurricane “record” …
242E231Climate Impacts of the Inflation Reduction ActDana Nuccitelli2022-08-31Guest: Dana Nuccitelli On Aug 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This piece of legislation is the single biggest step forward …
241E230Girls Who ChaseJennifer Walton2022-08-24Guest: Jennifer Walton Storm chasers range from professionally trained photographers to research meteorologists to thrill seekers watching radar on their phones. And yet, still even today, …
240E229American Flood CoalitionMelissa Roberts2022-08-17Guest: Melissa Roberts.
Introduction: In recent decades, extreme rainfall events have been on the increase. There have been 36 billion dollar flood disasters since 1980, and …
239E228Assessing Hurricane Risks in Real-TimeMike Kozar, Robert Muir-Wood2022-08-10Guest: Mike Kozar & Robert Muir-Wood.
Introduction: With August now in full swing, it’s just a matter of time before the tropics start to stir and …
238E227Joint Polar Satellite SystemTim Walsh2022-08-03Guest: Tim Walsh.
Introduction: Weather satellites in the Earth’s orbit supply vital information to meteorologists across the globe. Did you know that over 90% of the …
237E226Reducing Urban Heat IslandsVictoria Ludwig2022-07-27Guest: Victoria Ludwig.
Introduction: When the temperature heats up, people living in cities are often even hotter. That's because the parking lots, roads, and human activities …
236E225Gauging Hurricane Intensity: An Upgrade to the Dvorak TechniqueDerrick Herndon2022-07-20Guest: Derrick Herndon.
Introduction: After two back-to-back supercharged hurricane seasons, 2022 is again expected to be well above average. When tropical systems are spinning far out …
235E224The National Weather Service's Newest DirectorKen Graham2022-07-13Guest: Ken Graham The National. Weather Service needs no introduction here on Weather Geeks and recently, a new director was appointed to lead the agency in …
234E223Social Infrastructure's Role in Heat WavesEric Klinenberg2022-07-06Guest: Eric Klinenberg. When we talk about preventing deaths from natural disasters, we often look at our physical infrastructure and how to build it to withstand …
233E222Assessing Disaster DamageTim Marshall2022-06-29Guest: Dr. Tim Marshall.
Introduction: When natural disasters strike, those affected work to rebuild their lives and livelihoods; but before we rebuild, we must assess the …
232E221Bridging the Language Gap for Weather AlertsJoseph Trujillo Falcón2022-06-22Guest: Joseph Trujillo Falcón Bilingual communities across the country are at a disadvantage when weather warnings are issued because the current infrastructure does not adequately translate the …
231E220Changing Climate Changes the TropicsJim Kossin2022-06-15Guest: Dr. Jim Kossin The 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons were both above average based on the number of named storms. The changing climate and its …
230E219Pattrn -Our Planet; Our FutureAli Van Fleet2022-06-08Guest: Ali Van Fleet.
Introduction: All-time record heat waves… mega-droughts & record large wildfires…flash floods from incredible rain… often come with a Climate Change fingerprint on …
229E218Intercepting Tornadoes with DronesAdam Houston2022-06-01Guest: Dr. Adam Houston It’s been more than 25 years since the movie Twister came out, depicting scientists trying to gather data from inside tornadoes by …
228E217Previewing the 2022 Hurricane SeasonPhil Klotzbach2022-05-25Guest: Dr. Phil Klotzbach.
Introduction: “Is it going to be a busy hurricane season?” is one of the most commonly asked questions to meteorologists, especially this time …
227E216Looking Ahead: Modeling Wildfire RiskEd Kearns2022-05-18Guest: Dr. Ed Kearns. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the natural disasters impacting our country, you may have noticed that wildfires have become more intense, larger, …
226E215Weather and the Human Condition (Repeat)Andrew Grundstein2022-05-11Guest: Dr. Andrew Grundstein Many of us have seen first-hand the impacts weather can have on our daily lives, and today we’re going to focus on the …
225E214Recognizing and Celebrating 40 years of The Weather ChannelJen Carfagno, Kelly Cass, Felicia Combs, Paul Goodloe, Jacqui Jeras, Rick Knabb, Molly McCollum2022-05-02Guests: Jen Carfagno, Kelly Cass, Felicia Combs, Paul Goodloe, Jacqui Jeras, Dr. Rick Knabb, Molly McCollum. On May 2, 1982, The Weather Channel launched and changed the way we received weather …
224E213Chasing the Flames (Repeat)Craig Clements2022-04-27Guest: Dr. Craig Clements We saw a record number of acres of beautiful countryside go up in flames in 2020. In recent years, many across the …
223E212Observing Earth with NanosatellitesKevin Petty2022-04-25Guest: Dr. Kevin Petty.
Introduction: As technology has progressed over the past century, scientists and engineers have discovered ways to make technology smaller and smaller and …
222E211Observing Earth with NanosatellitesKevin Petty2022-04-20Guest: Dr. Kevin Petty.
Introduction: As technology has progressed over the past century, scientists and engineers have discovered ways to make technology smaller and smaller and …
221E210Refining Our Estimates of Tornadic StrengthKaren Kosiba2022-04-13Guest: Dr. Karen Kosiba. When we assign a rating to a tornado, it’s based on the damage it’s left behind. But what happens when a powerful …
220E209Tornado VulnerabilityStephen Strader2022-04-06Guest: Dr. Stephen Strader.
Introduction: Severe weather comes in many forms, and tornadoes are amongst the deadliest on a yearly basis. When severe weather strikes, many …
219E208Studying Southeastern U.S. TornadoesTony Lyza2022-03-30Guest: Tony Lyza. When you think of tornadoes, you probably think of a big supercell in Tornado Alley in Texas or Oklahoma or Kansas. However, the …
218E207NWS Products: Getting the Word OutKevin Cooley2022-03-23Guest: Kevin Cooley. When life-threatening weather is occurring, the National. Weather Service not only monitors the threat, but also puts out products through a variety of …
217E202Balancing Shot Charts & Forecast ChartsHarrison Prieto2022-03-16Guest: Harrison Prieto Student athletes at the collegiate level have to balance a plethora of responsibilities, both academic and athletic.. For one of those student athletes, …
216E206First Heat Officer in the U.S.David Hondula2022-03-09GUEST: David Hondula
INTRODUCTION: Weather is an awe-inspiring phenomenon that captures the attention of everyone at some point in their lives, but it’s also powerful and …
215E205The Cost of Weather-Related DisastersSteve Bowen2022-03-02Guest: Steve Bowen Looking back to last year, 2021 continued the trend of increasing damage from weather-related disasters with 20 Billion-dollar events.. While there weren’t as many …
214E204NASA Chief Scientist & Climate AdvisorKatherine Calvin2022-02-23Guest: Dr. Katherine Calvin Dr. Katherine Calvin has been an Earth Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Joint Global Change Research Institute since 2008. Just recently, Dr. …
213E203National Centers for Environmental Protection DirectorMichael Farrar2022-02-16Guest: Dr. Michael Farrar.
Introduction: A man of many meteorological backgrounds, our next guest is taking on a new journey as he steps into the role as …
212E201Responding to Natural DisastersArt delaCruz2022-02-02Guest: Art delaCruz. When disaster strikes, help may not arrive wearing a cape, but it very well may be wearing a Grey shirt. The men and women …
211E200Surviving the Marshall FireBob Henson2022-01-26Guest: Bob Henson.
Introduction: On December 30, 2021, The Marshall Fire ripped through suburban neighborhoods in the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area - spread by high winds and fueled …
210E199Dr. Keith SeitterKeith Seitter2022-01-19Dr. Keith Seitter
The American Meteorological Society has been a collective of meteorologists and a fixture in the professional community since its foundation in 1919. …
209E198Artificial Intelligence & Weather ForecastingAmy McGovern2022-01-12Guest: Dr Amy McGovern.
Introduction: Artificial intelligence continues to make advances in leaps and bounds across the scientific spectrum. Our guest today is looking to apply …
208E197How Science is SocietyLisa Graumlich2022-01-05Guest: Dr. Lisa Graumlich.
Introduction: From a young child who witnessed the Cuyahoga River burning... to a pioneer in connecting tree-ring data to climate change, Dr. …
207E196Recapping the Biggest Weather Stories of 2021Sarah Dillingham, Jason Disharoon, Josh Vexler, Brian Kucinski2021-12-29Guests: Sarah Dillingham, Jason Disharoon, Josh Vexler & Brian Kucinski. As 2021 comes to a close, the. Weather Geeks team takes a look at the biggest …
206E142Chasing the Country’s Freshest PowderSteve Conney, Luke Stone2021-12-22Guest: Steve Conney & Luke Stone, Powderchasers.
When you were a kid, you would fall asleep on a winter night dreaming of waking up to a …
205E195NOAA: A Change at the TopRick Spinrad2021-12-15Guest: Dr. Rick Spinrad.
Introduction: Earlier this year in June there was a change in leadership at the top of NOAA. Appointed by President Joe …
204E194Dr. Craig McLeanCraig McLean2021-12-08Guest: Dr. Craig McLean.
Introduction: When we think of NOAA, a multitude of things can come to mind from our planet’s oceans and atmosphere. The …
203E193Atmospheric RiversMarty Ralph2021-12-01Dr. Marty Ralph
Introduction: You can’t row a boat in an atmospheric river, but it is a powerful force of nature that transports massive volumes …
202E05Al Roker - America's Weatherman (repeat)Al Roker2021-11-24Al Roker has been giving forecasts for ‘your neck of the woods’ for over 20 years...He is America’s Weatherman, appearing on the TODAY show, Nightly …
201E192Mighty Storms of New EnglandEric Fisher2021-11-17Guest: Eric Fisher, Author of Mighty Storms of New England
Meteorologist Eric Fisher says there are few places on earth that produce weather like New England. …
200E191GIS and Storm Damage AssessmentRyan Lanclos2021-11-10Guest: Ryan Lanclos.
Introduction: When disasters strike, emergency responders and government agencies must act quickly, but large-scale events make it difficult to determine where resources …
199E190Getting a GRIP on the tropicsScott Braun2021-11-03Guest: Dr. Scott Braun After a record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and this season’s forecast to be above average, it might be a good time to get …
198E189ENSO & Climate CommunicationTom Di Liberto2021-10-27Guest: Tom Di Liberto It’s baaack!! The NOAA Climate Prediction Center recently announced that La Nina has returned and will likely remain with us throughout the …
197E188Flooding & America's InfrastructureJeremy Porter2021-10-20Guest: Dr. Jeremy Porter. When we talk about weather disasters, our minds often go towards tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe weather. But flooding is the most common, and most …
196E187Forecasting the Road AheadChris Vagasky2021-10-13
Introduction: Technology is advancing at an amazing pace, creating products and services that were only dreams a decade ago. One of those long lasting dreams, …
195E186MLB Stadiums & Lightning Dangers2021-10-06Guest: Chris Vagasky.
Introduction: The joy that fills sports fans' hearts as they loudly sing, “Take me out to the ballgame…” is almost palpable, but one …
194E185The Future’s A Little CloudyAllison Wing2021-09-29Guest: Dr. Allison Wing.
Introduction: We’ve got our heads in the clouds today on Weather Geeks! When you see clouds dotting the skyscape, you may only think about …
193E184Hurricane Ida - Communication & Impacts RevisitedRick Knabb2021-09-22Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb.
Introduction: Hurricane Ida became a storm for the record books as it made landfall in Port Fourchon, LA on August 29th with …
192E183Berkeley EarthRobert Rohde2021-09-15Guest: Dr. Robert Rohde.
Introduction:
While the science of humans’ impact on climate change is now clear, there are still a lot of skeptics out there. One …
191E18250 Years of ServiceLouis W. Uccellini2021-09-08Guest: Dr. Louis W. Uccellini After an incredible career that has spanned more than 50 years, the Director of the National. Weather Service, Dr. Louis Uccellini, …
190E181Epic CleantecAaron Tartakovsky2021-09-01Guest: Aaron Tartakovsky.
Introduction: Water is one of our most precious natural resources. We can’t live without it and we have a finite supply of …
189E180Let’s Talk Tropics: A Chat With The National Hurricane CenterKen Graham2021-08-25Guest: Ken Graham.
Introduction: June 1st through November 30th, it’s a time many people, especially those who live along the U.S. coastline, are watching for …
188E179Breeezeometer (Air Quality Monitoring)Ran Korber, Paul Walsh2021-08-18Guest: Ran Korber & Paul Walsh.
Introduction: When it comes to keeping ourselves healthy, we know about eating right and keeping active, but there’s another thing we …
187E178NOAA'S Role with OceansTimothy Gallaudet2021-08-11Guest: Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet.
Introduction: When we think of weather, climate and oceanography, one of the main organizations that comes to mind in the United States …
186E177Wildfire Misconceptions are Fueling the ProblemChad Hanson2021-08-04Guest: Dr. Chad Hanson
2020 was the worst year on record for wildfires in the state of California as more than four million acres were burned. Words …
185E176Gulf of Mexico Dead ZonesTracy Fanara2021-07-28Guest: Dr. Tracy Fanara Today’s topic may sound like something you would see in a Sci-Fi movie… We’re talking about Dead Zones! No, it doesn’t have anything …
184E175Forecasting Gold for the 2021 OlympicsAndrew Grundstein2021-07-21Guest: Dr. Andrew Grundstein.
Introduction: The summer season is upon us and with it the Olympic Games in Tokyo! Today we’re going to focus on how weather …
183E174Going to ExtremesKathryn Sullivan2021-07-14Guest: Dr. Kathryn Sullivan.
Introduction: “To boldly go where no man has gone before” has a great ring to it and it started many a Star Trek …
182E173DailyBreath: Crowdsensing to Better HealthEric Klos2021-07-07Guest: Eric Klos.
Introduction: If you suffer from ailments like asthma and allergies, you know how difficult it can be to manage your symptoms in …
181E172Western Drought & Water RightsEric Kuhn2021-06-30Guest: Eric Kuhn.
Introduction: Exceptional drought conditions across the West have continued to worsen over the years. In fact, the past year has been the driest …
180E171Lightning Safety Awareness WeekJohn Jensenius2021-06-23Guest: John Jensenius.
Introduction: When thunder roars, go indoors… You’ve all probably heard the saying, and I’m sure many of you have had your own close calls …
179E170Tropical Trouble on the HorizonGreg Postel2021-06-16Guest: Dr. Greg Postel We’re only through the first couple weeks of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and we’ve already had a named storm, a tropical …
178E169Climate's "New Normals": What Does That Mean For Me?Jared Rennie2021-06-09Guest: Jared Rennie.
Introduction: Just as we do with the census, every ten years it’s time to update some things in the weather world. Among those are …
177E168The Weather NinjaJoe Moravsky2021-06-02Guest: Joe Moravsky, American Ninja Warrior To become a meteorologist, it can take a lot of determination and strength with all of the math & science involved. One …
176E167Hurricane Season 2021 & What's to ComeRick Knabb2021-05-26Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb.
Introduction: With a new year comes a new hurricane season! Following a record-setting Atlantic hurricane season, it’s understandable that many Americans, especially those …
175E166Communication During Hurricane MariaAda Monzón2021-05-19Guest: Ada Monzón.
Introduction: The 2017 Hurricane Season was a memorable one for many in the Atlantic basin with 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major …
174E165“Supersonic” Weather2021-05-12
173E164Artificial Intelligence in Weather & Earth SciencesNeil Sahota2021-05-05Guest: Neil Sahota.
Introduction: When we think about artificial intelligence, or A.I., what comes to mind for many folks are robots or even IBM’s Watson, which went …
172E163Bridging the Gap: NWS Warnings to Public ConsumptionMike Chesterfield2021-04-28Guest: Mike Chesterfield.
Introduction: Watch.. Warning… Advisory.. Special Weather Statement. For a lot of folks, especially the general public, weather alerts can get a bit confusing. In …
171E162Forthcoming Changes in NWS AdvisoriesSusan Jasko2021-04-21Guest: Dr. Susan Jasko The purpose of a weather alert, whether it be a watch or warning is to reach the most people and save the most …
170E161The Ups & Downs of the Great LakesMark Torregrossa2021-04-14Guest: Mark Torregrossa.
Introduction: The Great Lakes account for 84% of North America’s surface freshwater, and millions of people across the region depend on these …
169E160Mission Control to Mars Perseverance: What’s the forecast?Manuel De La Torre Juarez2021-04-07Guest: Manuel De La Torre Juarez On February 18, 2021, the world watched in amazement as the next generation of Mars Rovers set foot on the Red …
168E159MLB Stadiums & Lightning DangersChris Vagasky2021-03-31Guest: Chris Vagasky.
Introduction: The joy that fills sports fans' hearts as they loudly sing, “Take me out to the ballgame…” is almost palpable, but one …
167E158Climate Science and Climate Risk: A Primer by Dr. Kerry EmanuelKerry Emanuel2021-03-24Guest: Dr. Kerry Emanuel Climate science and threats from climate change have been hot topics of conversation among the public as well as business and political leaders. …
166E145Hurricanes & Sea Level Rise: A Recipe for DisasterBrian McNoldy2021-03-17Guest: Brian McNoldy, University of Miami A lot of us have grown accustomed to extreme weather events after watching them occur year after year, like tornadoes and …
165E157Too Near for DreamsSean Potter2021-03-10Guest: Sean Potter. Every big idea or organization has to get its start somewhere and the National. Weather Service is no exception! More than 150 years …
164E156Houston...We’ve Had Some Weather ProblemsMatt Lanza2021-03-03Guest: Matt Lanza.
Introduction: Texas just experienced one of the worst weather disasters in its history as temperatures plunged into a deep freeze. All-time cold temperature records …
163E155Climate Data From Tree RingsValerie Trouet2021-02-24Guest: Valerie Trouet Forests can offer us picturesque views, but did you know they also offer us a look at the past?. Why is that important? To better …
162E154End Climate SilenceGenevieve Guenther2021-02-17Guest: Dr. Genevieve Guenther. Introduction: Climate change and its impacts are becoming a regular part of conversations among scientists and even the general public at large, but are …
161E152Sounding the Alarm - Outdoor Siren EffectivenessJim Coker2021-02-10Guest: Jim Coker, EMA Director Today’s guest has spent his life serving the Alabama community through multiple branches of law enforcement, and now, he’s taking that experience …
160E153Arctic Report Card 2020Zack Labe2021-02-03Guest: Zack Labe
Remember when you were anxiously awaiting your report card? It’s very likely that these events were met with mixed emotions as you …
159E151How To Prepare For Climate Change: A Practical Guide To Surviving The ChaosDavid Pogue2021-01-27Guest: David Pogue One of the major topics when discussing meteorology is climate change, and we’ve certainly heard a great deal about it over the past …
158E150Increasing Water Levels In The Great LakesDeanna Apps2021-01-20Guest: Deanna Apps, Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Introduction: When you hear people discussing rising water levels, you probably only think of SEA-level rise. But …
157E149Seasonal Tornado ForecastingAshton Robinson Cook2021-01-13Guest: Dr. Ashton Robinson Cook. Weather forecasting has made leaps and bounds in recent decades, and it’s hard to remember a time when we couldn’t get the …
156E148A Hurricane Season for the Record BooksPhil Klotzbach2021-01-06Guest: Dr. Phil Klotzbach, Colorado State University. If you are a purveyor of weather twitter, this man needs no introduction! Odds are you have seen at least one …
155E147Year-End Geek Out, 2020 EditionMike Bettes2020-12-30Guest: Mike Bettes 2020 was, to put it lightly, an insane year. Mother Nature didn’t care about a global pandemic either, as she lashed out during …
154E146Weather is a Go For LaunchBrian Cizek2020-12-16Guest: Brian Cizek, Launch. Weather Officer, 45th Weather Squadron. With new frontiers developing in spaceflight, it’s more important than ever to make sure we get the forecast …
153E144Antarctic Search for MeteoritesJuliane Gross2020-12-09Guest: Dr. Juliane Gross, Rutgers Like searching for needles in a haystack, searching for meteorites on Earth is not an easy feat!. How about searching for those meteorites …
152E143Navigating the Challenges of Weather & TransportationPaul Pisano2020-12-02Guest: Paul Pisano.
Introduction: Ground transportation is something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether it’s in our cars, on a bus, or …
151E141The World’s Littlest Book for Its Biggest ProblemMike Nelson2020-11-25Guest: Mike Nelson.
Introduction: Have you been struggling to understand climate change and what it means for you and your family? What if I told you that …
150E140Big Data Solutions & The Weather BusinessMike Eilts2020-11-18Guest: Mike Eilts.
Introduction: When you hear the name, Mike Eilts, a few words may come to mind: storm chaser, atmospheric scientist, journal author, entrepreneur, pioneer …
149E139The History of HurricanesEric Jay Dolin2020-11-11Guest: Eric Jay Dolin, Ph.D..
Introduction: Over the past several decades, the way we consume weather information and receive our latest forecasts has been revolutionized. Millions …
148E138Chasing the FlamesCraig Clements2020-11-04Guest: Dr. Craig Clements, SJSU Fire. Weather Research Laboratory.
Introduction: We’ve seen a record number of acres of beautiful countryside go up in flames in 2020, and …
147E137Are You Afraid of the Weather?Margaret Crane2020-10-28Guest: Margaret Crane, Child Psychologist.
Introduction: I have had many Meteorologists come on this show and when I ask them how they got a passion for weather, …
146E136Artificial Intelligence, the New Weather FrontierJamese Sims2020-10-21Guest: Dr. Jamese Sims, NOAA Senior Physical Scientist Artificial Intelligence…or AI.... When you hear that term, it’s likely that your mind is flooded with images from the …
145E135Ray C. Anderson FoundationJohn Lanier2020-10-14Guest: John Lanier.
Introduction: As geeks, we can do a lot to help out our environment by doing little things like using less water while brushing …
144E134What If You Could Control the Weather?Glenn Schwartz2020-10-07Guest: Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz.
Introduction: If you were to ask a meteorologist who their top 3 superheroes are, odds are X-Men’s Storm would be on that list. Sure, …
143E133Challenges of Bilingual Weather CommunicationNelly Carreño2020-09-30Guest: Nelly Carreño, KUVN.
Introduction: For those of you who are hurricane buffs like us, you know where they tend to form and where they track: they …
142E132Austin’s Weather SuperstarTroy Kimmel2020-09-23Guest: Troy Kimmel. Introduction: The state of Texas has many different microclimates, from the deserts in West Texas to the flood-prone grasslands of Houston to the raging heat …
141E131NASA Researchers a Driving Force to Understanding Our ClimateGavin Schmidt2020-09-16Guest: Dr. Gavin Schmidt, Director of NASA GISS.
Introduction: NASA scientists aren’t just focused on OUTER space. They’re also focused on the INNER workings of our atmosphere, oceans, …
140E130The Next Generation of Weather & AviationBill Bauman2020-09-09Guest: Dr. Bill Bauman, FAA.
Introduction: With more than 5 MILLION square miles of U.S. Domestic airspace and 24 MILLION square miles of U.S. Oceanic Airspace to …
139E129Ecological Impacts of HurricanesWilliam McDowell2020-09-02Guest: Dr. William McDowell, University of New Hampshire Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans like you and me, and their physical …
138E128Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Laura2020-08-26Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Laura Weather Geeks host Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Meteorologist & The Weather Channel's Dr. Rick Knabb discuss the latest forecast and …
137E127Run from the Water...Jamie Rhome2020-08-26Guest: Jamie Rhome, NHC Storm Surge Unit Storm surge…a tropical cyclone’s most deadly threat… Many may recall images that flooded news outlets in 2018 following Category 5 …
136E126Special Tropical Edition - Tracking LauraSarah Dillingham2020-08-25Weather Geeks host Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Producer Sarah Dillingham discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Laura threatening …
135E125Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Laura and MarcoSarah Dillingham2020-08-24Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Laura and Marco Weather Geeks host Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Producer Sarah Dillingham discuss the latest forecast …
134E124AT&T National Disaster RecoverySteve Poupos2020-08-19Guest: Steve Poupos.
Introduction: When disaster strikes, establishing a reliable communication network is critical! Someone who knows all too well about that is Steve Poupos, …
133E123Surviving on Top of the WorldSean Swarner2020-08-12Guest: Sean Swarner, Mountain Climber & Cancer Survivor.
Introduction: The odds that you will ever find yourself in the middle of a snowstorm in Miami, Florida are …
132E122In-Depth with the Hurricane HuntersRichard Henning, Kevin Doremus2020-08-05Guests: Richard Henning & Kevin Doremus, Hurricane Hunters. As we’ve highlighted nearly a hundred of times on this podcast, there is a lot more to meteorology than …
131E121Will a Hot Summer Kill COVID-19?2020-07-29
130E120Cloudy with a Chance of Pain2020-07-22Have you ever heard someone say that they know a storm is coming because their joints start aching or they have a migraine? Well there …
129E119Highlighting Racial Challenges in STEM2020-07-15The racial injustices experienced by millions of Americans have been brought to greater attention in recent weeks. Among those Americans are members of our scientific …
128E118Weather and the Human ConditionAndrew Grundstein2020-07-08Guest : Dr. Andrew Grundstein, UGA
Introduction: Many of us have seen first-hand the impacts weather can have on our daily lives, and today we’re …
127E117Rip Currents, Rising Tides, and Meteotsunamis… Oh My!Greg Dusek2020-07-01Guest: Dr. Greg Dusek, NOAA Ocean Service The oceans hold more than 96% of the Earth’s water, and it’s the motions of those oceans we’re focusing on …
126E116The Weather Out WestDaniel Swain2020-06-24Guest: Dr. Daniel Swain.
Introduction: If you’re not from California, what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of its weather? Severe …
125E115The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Climate ChangeAaron Bernstein2020-06-17Guest: Dr. Aaron Bernstein, Harvard University.
Introduction: We all know that climate change has been detrimental to the health of our Earth, with increased deforestation and melting …
124E114Are Floating Cities the Future of Hurricane Protection?Marc Collins Chen2020-06-10Guest: Marc Collins Chen, Oceanix.
Introduction: When a hurricane is fast approaching, experts always say that you have to fear the water, whether it’s rain coming down …
123E113Professor, Author, and Atmospheric Model ExtraordinaireAdam Sobel2020-06-03Guest: Dr. Adam Sobel, Columbia University.
Introduction: Most of the time when we bring someone on to Weather Geeks, they have a certain niche or a specific …
122E112COVID-19’s Impact on PollutionRyan Stauffer2020-05-27Guest: Ryan Stauffer, NASA.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we all live our lives, both in the present and in the future. We’ve all been stuck …
121E111Keeping Up the PACE with NASAIvona Cetinic2020-05-20Guest: Ivona Cetinic, NASA Oceanographer.
Introduction: NASA does a lot more than mapping our solar system...they have also been mapping our oceans for over 20 years! The ocean …
120E110Communicating ClimateBernadette Woods-Placky2020-05-13Guest: Bernadette Woods - Placky.
Introduction: The proper communication of climate science is just as important as communicating it at all! In an ever-changing world, keeping up …
119E109Mitigating Disasters & Their Impacts on SocietyStephen Strader2020-05-06Guest: Dr. Stephen Strader, Villanova University.
Introduction: Hurricane Harvey...Hurricane Dorian...the deadly Camp Fire...the devastating Super Tornado Outbreak of 2011… These disasters likely bring to mind the powerful images …
118E108Radar Meteorology & Observations of Severe StormsStephen Nesbitt2020-04-29Guest: Stephen Nesbitt, University of Illinois.
Introduction: Today we’re happy to welcome Professor Stephen Nesbitt from the University of Illinois. Dr. Nesbitt has his hands in a variety …
117E107The Science of Climate DrawdownMarilyn Brown2020-04-22Guest: Dr. Marilyn Brown, Georgia Tech.
Introduction: The word “drawdown” is used in multiple fields, from banking to investing, but for today’s episode, the most important use …
116E106Severe Storms & Tornadoes - Ties to Climate ChangeHarold Brooks2020-04-15Guest: Dr. Harold Brooks, NSSL.
Introduction: The United States is known to produce some of nature’s most severe weather as it allows for just the right ingredients …
115E105With Severe Weather, Anything GOESDan Lindsey2020-04-08Guest: Dan Lindsey, GOES-R Program Scientist. Introduction:. While the debate of “model wars” continues into the new decade, the satellite technology that the United States has advanced over …
114E104Flooding from a Hydrologist’s PerspectiveMichael Kane2020-04-01Guest: Michael Kane, Water Resources Engineer.
Introduction: Hydrology is the study of the movement, distribution and management of water on Earth, including the water cycle, water …
113E103Waiting to “Exascale”: Prepping the EURO Model for the Next Generation in Computing PowerPeter Bauer2020-03-25Guest: Dr. Peter Bauer, ECMWF Deputy Director of Research & Head of the Scalability Programme.
Introduction: I need more power…!! Computing power that is. This has been …
112E102“Northern Tornadoes Project” - Tornadoes North of the BorderGreg Kopp, David Sills2020-03-18Guests: Greg Kopp & David Sills, Western University.
Intro: While severe weather prediction continues to improve here in the United States, a nearby neighbor is currently deep …
111E101When Weather Gets Personal: Lessons Learned from DisasterKim Klockow-McClain2020-03-11Guest: Kim Klockow-McClain Broadcast meteorologists are often the face of severe weather as they are the first people we see when severe weather is expected. However, there …
110E100June Bacon-Bercey: Breaking Barriers in MeteorologyDail St. Claire2020-03-04Guest: Dail St. Claire: Daughter of the June Bacon-Bercey, the 1st African-American Female TV Meteorologist. Introduction:. If I were to ask a room full of meteorologists who …
109E099Can You Measure How Severe Your Winter Has Been?2020-02-26Introduction: A lot of people choose to live in a certain place based on how the winters are. If you love wearing big comfy sweaters and …
108E098Weathering the Storm: Climate Change & Mental Health2020-02-19Introduction: As Weather Geeks, we know that the climate is changing and the Earth has needs that it wants to meet. As human beings, we are …
107E097The Inner Workings of an NWS OfficeKeith Stellman2020-02-12Guest: Keith Stellman, Meteorologist-in-Charge NWS Atlanta. Intro:The National. Weather Service is a lot more than the blaring alerts on your TV when there is a tornado warning …
106E096Strange Clouds - PyrocumulonimbusDavid Peterson2020-02-05Guest: Dr. David Peterson, NASA/Naval Research Lab. As millions of acres have been ablaze across Australia in recent weeks, those wildfires have formed incredible smoke plumes that …
105E095The Father of Environmental Justice2020-01-29Intro: With the increasing number of climate change impacts being seen across the globe, it is becoming apparent that not all communities are affected equally. …
104E094The Earth Archive ProjectChris Fisher2020-01-22Guest: Chris Fisher, Archaeologist Colorado State University. Intro: It is no secret that our Earth is changing, but it may be faster than you’d think!. What if we …
103E093AMS Centennial in BostonMarshall Shepherd2020-01-15Guest: Dr. Marshall Shepherd. Intro:. As you are listening to this episode, the American Meteorological Society’s annual meeting will be going on in Boston. These large gatherings only …
102E092Stormquakes!Wenyuan Fan2020-01-08Guest: Dr. Wenyuan Fan.
Intro: “Stormquakes!” The word that has captured the attention of both the scientific community and public alike. Dr. Wenyuan Fan, a professor …
101E091The National Weather Service at 150: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re HeadedLouis W. Uccellini2020-01-01Guest: Dr. Louis Uccellini. Intro: Today on. Weather Geeks, it’s all about the National Weather Service turning 150 years old! We’ll take a look back at 2019, …
100E090Year End Geek OutHeather Zons2019-12-25Guest: Heather Zons
2019 was a wild year of weather. From record-breaking spring flooding in the Midwest to another devastating hurricane season, all while the global temperature keeps …
99E0892019 - A Year for the Colorado Record BooksRuss Schumacher2019-12-18Guest: Russ Schumacher, Asst. Professor & State Climatologist. Intro: The Centennial State is known for its diverse landscapes.. From the snow-covered, Rocky Mountain peaks towering above the …
98E088Greenland in CrisisThomas L. Mote2019-12-11Guest: Dr. Thomas L. Mote, Distinguished Research Professor, UGA. Introduction: The Greenland ice sheet has become a hotbed of climate change research in recent decades. The …
97E087In the Loop: Understanding the Role of the Gulf Loop CurrentTony Knap2019-12-04Guest: Tony Knap, Director of Geochemical & Environmental Research Group (GERG) at Texas A&M. Intro: The effects of the Gulf Loop Current on tropical cyclone development and intensification …
96E086An Extra Helping - Thanksgiving Edition2019-11-27In the middle of one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, two major winter storms are impacting millions of people with snow, wind, …
95E085NASA’s Expertise in LandslidesDalia Kirschbaum2019-11-27Guest: Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum. Intro:. When you think of NASA, odds are you’re thinking of launching rockets into space and landing men on the moon. Well, they do …
94E084Microweather: Forecasting Down to the RaindropLuke Peffers2019-11-20Guest: Luke Peffers, ClimaCell. Intro: “What time is it going to rain over my house?” Meteorologists get that type of question all the time, and since meteorology is …
93E083TWC Explores: MeltdownDave Malkoff2019-11-13Guest: Dave Malkoff,. Weather Channel Correspondent. Intro: Today’s guest has covered everything from major wildfires to devastating floods, but now he takes us to some of …
92E082Weather vs. ClimateDeke Arndt2019-11-06Guest: Deke Arndt, Chief of Climate Monitoring Branch, NOAA's NCEI. Intro: The way we look at our world is fundamentally changing. Across the globe we’ve seen dramatic …
91E081Community Disaster Response & PreparednessLucas McDonald2019-10-30Guest: Lucas McDonald, Walmart Director of Emergency Operations. Intro: Many of us know the familiar names of disaster response like the American Red Cross, FEMA, or the …
90E080Let Me Be Clear: Social Media and Severe Weather CommunicationRick Smith2019-10-23Guest: Rick Smith, WCM at NWS Norman, OK. Intro: Many of us use some form of social media every day, and when severe weather threatens your city, …
89E079An Unmanned Flight Into the Future of ForecastingPhillip Chilson2019-10-16Guest: Dr. Phillip Chilson. Introduction: The future is here, and so is the rise of unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones. Picture this; an army of …
88E078I didn’t think it would happen to me… Howard Kunreuther2019-10-09Guest: Dr. Howard Kunreuther, Wharton Risk Management & Decision Processes Center. Intro: We’ve heard the words before: “I didn’t think this would happen to me...”. As meteorologists, our job …
87E077Hurricanes in 4KMark Powell2019-10-02Guest: Dr. Mark Powell. Introduction: Our ability to see into a hurricane has been changed by technology at RMS HWind. Using data directly from hurricane reconnaissance, …
86E076A Tropical TidbitLevi Cowan2019-09-25Guest: Levi Cowan. Introduction:. As hurricane season rolls along, meteorologists, emergency managers, and just plain weather geeks will turn to Tropical Tidbits for in depth tropical information. …
85E075The Weather MachineAndrew Blum2019-09-18Guest: Andrew Blum, author and journalist. Intro: Today, we can pick up our cell phone or turn on the TV and find out what the forecast will be …
84E074What Flies Beneath: How Underwater Gliders Can Improve Hurricane ForecastsCatherine Edwards2019-09-11Guest: Dr. Catherine Edwards, Assistant Professor, UGA Department of Marine Sciences. Intro: Hurricane intensity forecasts have been a major focus within the meteorological community for decades. …
83E073Reacting to the Nation’s Natural DisastersPete Gaynor2019-09-04Guest: Pete Gaynor, FEMA’s Acting Administrator. Intro: In the new millennium, the United States has been struck by dozens of tropical cyclones, ranging from rain-soaked tropical storms …
82E072Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane DorianMatt Sitkowski, Sarah Dillingham2019-09-03
Weather Channel's Dr. Matt Sitkowski and Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Producer Sarah Dillingham discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Dorian. Look for more updates …
81E071Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane DorianGreg Postel, Marshall Shepherd2019-09-02Weather Channel expert Dr. Greg Postel and Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Host Dr. Marshall Shepherd discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Dorian. Look …
80E070Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane DorianGreg Postel, Matthew Sitkowski2019-09-01Weather Channel experts Dr. Greg Postel and Dr. Matthew Sitkowski discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Dorian. Look for more updates here on …
79E069Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane Dorian2019-08-31Weather Channel experts Dr. Greg Postel and Dr. Matthew Sitkowski discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Dorian. Look for more updates here on …
78E068Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane DorianRick Knabb, Greg Postel, Sarah Dillingham2019-08-30Weather Channel Tropical Experts Dr. Rick Knabb and Dr. Greg Postel, along with Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Producer Sarah Dillingham discuss the latest forecast and …
77E067Special Tropical Edition - Tracking Hurricane DorianGreg Postel, Sarah Dillingham2019-08-29Weather Channel expert Dr. Greg Postel and Meteorologist & Weather Geeks Producer Sarah Dillingham discuss the latest forecast and impacts expected from Hurricane Dorian. Look for …
76E066Making Houston Hurricane StrongerJeff Lindner2019-08-28Guest: Jeff Lindner, Harris County Flood Control District Meteorologist.
Intro: Hurricane Harvey is one of the costliest tropical cyclones on record, even though it stalled out …
75E065Teaching the Next Generation of On-Air MeteorologistsRay Ban2019-08-21Guest: Ray Ban. Intro: The. Weather Channel has been around for over 37 years and has seen the evolution in both the television and digital space over multiple …
74E064Weather: It’s What’s For DinnerArt Smith2019-08-14Guest: Art Smith. Intro: A lot of you listeners geek out about more than just the weather...myself included! You have other passions and hobbies that you explore and …
73E063The Ozone Layer’s Private EyePaul Newman2019-08-07Guest: Paul Newman, Chief Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Intro:. With the daily discussions regarding climate change and rising sea levels, one may forget one …
72E062The Wonders In, On, and Around the OceanEllen Prager2019-07-31Guest: Dr. Ellen Prager, Marine Scientist & Author. Intro: You can always find my next guest anywhere that there is a coastline, and odds are, she …
71E061Hurricane Season 2019: How Can We Improve?Rick Knabb, Rebecca Moulton2019-07-24Guests: Dr. Rick Knabb,. Weather Channel Hurricane Expert, & Rebecca Moulton, Natural Hazards Planning & Disaster Response Meteorologist for FEMA
2018’s hurricane season thrust itself …
70E060One Giant Leap: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11Paul Sutter2019-07-17Guest: Dr. Paul Sutter, Astrophysicist. Intro: 50 years ago, mankind took a giant leap as America successfully landed 3 humans on the moon! Today, we’re remembering …
69E059The True Measure Of HurricanesStephanie Pilkington2019-07-10Guest: Stephanie Pilkington, PhD Candidate & researcher with the NIST Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. Intro:. For decades the Saffir-Simpson Scale has been the scale used to …
68E058Where the Wild Storms AreKristen Rasmussen2019-07-03Guest: Dr. Kristen Rasmussen, CSU Asst. Professor. Intro: Today’s guest is no stranger to researching some of Mother Nature’s most powerful storms! Dr. Kristen Rasmussen is an Assistant …
67E057Severe Weather Musts or BustsKevin Kloesel2019-06-26Guest: Dr. Kevin Kloesel, Director of Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Intro: The word “bust” when describing the outcome of a high profile event in forecasting has become …
66E056The GFS of the Future...Could it be EPIC?Neil Jacobs2019-06-19Guest: Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction.
Intro: Meteorologists look at a handful of different models when making their forecasts. …
65E055Forecast on the GreenStewart Williams2019-06-12Guest: Stewart Williams, DTN/PGA Meteorologist.
Intro: Fore!!! From the skies above to the finely-manicured blades of grass beneath their feet, today’s guest knows how important it …
64E054The Forecast for D-DayJohn Ross2019-06-05Guest: John Ross. Intro: On June 6th, 1944, more than 160,000 allied forces stormed the beaches of France during WWII. This day would be etched into the …
63E053A Conversation with NWS Director, Dr. Louis UccelliniLouis W. Uccellini2019-05-29Guest: Dr. Louis Uccellini. Intro: Today’s guest needs no introduction… We’re sitting down with Dr. Louis Uccellini, Director of the National. Weather Service and NOAA Assistant Administrator for …
62E052A Century of the American Meteorological SocietyJenni Evans2019-05-22Guest: Jenni Evans, AMS President.
Intro: The American Meteorology Society is very close to my heart, as I was its president back in 2013. During that …
61E051Flying Drones into TornadoesAdam Houston2019-05-15Guest: Dr. Adam Houston, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Intro: If you are a Weather Geek, odds are you have seen the movie Twister, where two storm …
60E050Have Radar, Will TravelKaren Kosiba2019-05-08Guest: Dr. Karen Kosiba, Atmospheric Scientist at CSWR.
Introduction: From lake-effect snow bands to destructive tornadoes, today’s guest has studied them all! Dr. Karen Kosiba’s research is …
59E0491-Year Podcast-iversary!2019-05-01For some of you listeners that may or may not know, Weather Geeks used to be a television show on The Weather Channel. However, one …
58E048Are We Allergic to Climate Change? Plus, Earth Day Turns 50!Gina McCarthy2019-04-24GUEST: Gina McCarthy, former EPA Administrator
DESCRIPTION: ACHOOO!!! It’s springtime for millions of Americans, and unfortunately, that IS something to sneeze at. Today we’re sitting down with …
57E047People in Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw HailstonesTanya-Brown Giammanco, Ian Giammanco2019-04-17Guests: Dr. Tanya-Brown Giammanco & Dr. Ian Giammanco. Intro:. What if you could recreate a Great Plains hailstone in a laboratory? What could we learn from hurling …
56E046Bringing Weather to Life - The New RealityMike Chesterfield2019-04-10Guest: Mike Chesterfield, Director of. Weather Presentation, The Weather Channel.
Intro: Weather affects all 5 senses. You can TASTE the snowflakes on your tongue during the first snowfall …
55E045Preparing for the Next Slow-Moving DisasterForbes Tompkins2019-04-03Guest: Forbes Tompkins.
Intro: With the transition from winter to spring upon us, some may find themselves swapping snow shovels for sandbags. The right policies can help …
54E044Climate Change, Let's Drop the PoliticsDavid Titley2019-03-27Guest: Rear Admiral David Titley.
Description: David Titley is a retired Rear Admiral and Chief Oceanographer of the US Navy, former NOAA Chief Operating Officer, …
53E043The Million Dollar ForecastsJon Davis2019-03-20Guest: Jon Davis, Chief Meteorologist at RiskPulse.
Description: More than 20% of the US Economy is directly affected by the Weather. The energy and agriculture …
52E042Risky Business - Navigating the hazards of severe weather and your riskWalker Ashley2019-03-13Guest: Dr. Walker Ashley, professor & researcher at Northern Illinois University
Dr. Walker Ashley is a professor at Northern Illinois University who focuses on examining the impacts …
51E041When Weather Puts On The BrakesPhil Magney2019-03-06Guest: Phil Magney, Founder & Principal Advisor for VSI.
Description: While we listened to our record collection years ago, some of us dreamed of a future …
50E040Why Risk It? Take Weather into AccountStephen Bennett2019-02-27Guest: Stephen Bennett, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Riskpulse Your package is shipped, but it is still 3 days out...3 days of traversing through weather to …
49E039The Wonders of ThundersnowMatthew Cappucci2019-02-20Guest: Matthew Cappucci, Undergraduate at Harvard & Capital. Weather Gang Contributor. Description: It’s been a special weather phenomenon for meteorologists for a long time, but Jim Cantore took it to a …
48E038Running Toward Environmental ChangeOvie Mughelli2019-02-13Guest: Ovie Mughelli, Former NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, Sustainability Advocate, Creator of Comic Book Gridiron Green. Description: Former NFL pro bowl running back Ovie Mughelli talks about his …
47E01Jim Cantore - Life of a Storm Tracker (repeat)Jim Cantore2019-02-06We go inside the storm with Jim Cantore. As we dive deep into his 30 plus year journey at The Weather Channel, we find out: …
46E037Punting The StormBrett Kern2019-01-30Guest: Brett Kern, NFL Punter for Tennessee Titans.
Description: In a game where inches can mean the difference between the thrill of victory or the …
45E18NASA's New Administrator (repeat)Jim Bridenstine2019-01-23GUEST: Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA
DESCRIPTION: From flying high above the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, to being elected as a Congressman of Oklahoma in …
44E036Weather for the WinMark Maxwell2019-01-16Guest: Mark Maxwell, founder and owner of sportsweather.com.
Description: This week on Weather Geeks, we sit down with Mark Maxwell. He is the creator of
43E035Winter Storm Geek OutJon Martin, Michael Morgan2019-01-09Guests: Dr. Jon Martin & Dr. Michael Morgan - Professors, University Of Wisconsin-Madison.
Description: They can cancel school, shut down airports and the big ones can …
42E0342018: A Year of Weather DisastersSteve Bowen2019-01-02Guest: Steve Bowen, Director (Meteorologist), Aon.
When natural disasters strike they can impact just about every aspect of life... The ultimate cost of such disasters …
41E04Antarctica Lives! - Life at the bottom of the Earth (repeat)James McClintock2018-12-26Guest: Dr. James McClintock, Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology University of Alabama at Birmingham This week on. Weather Geeks we go to the bottom of …
40E033Inside Video Games - Making Extreme WeatherGabriel Sassone, Jacques Kerner2018-12-19Guest: Gabriel Sassone & Jacques Kerner - Avalanche Studios.
Description: Today on Weather Geeks we dive into a world where extreme weather is the most dangerous game. Video …
39E032Weather On The GoDavid Inmon2018-12-12Guest: David Inmon, UPS Airlines Meteorologist. Description: It’s that time of year again! Millions of packages will be delivered this holiday season. One of the busiest companies getting …
38E031The Art of Communicating ScienceRichard Alley2018-12-05Guest: Dr. Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor, Penn State University. Description: Oftentimes, when a scientist explains their work to the public there is a breakdown of communication. …
37E030Winter Surprises...or Not?!Tom Niziol2018-11-28Guest: Tom Niziol,. Winter. Weather Expert at The Weather Channel.
Description The first snowstorm this year for New York City should not have been this memorable. A …
36E029The Ripple Effect of Natural DisastersClark Schweers2018-11-14Guest: Clark Schweers, Principal; BDO Forensic Insurance and Recovery Practice.
Description: Natural disasters happen every year all across the country changing the lives of those directly affected …
35E028Your Winter OutlookJudah Cohen2018-11-07Guest: Dr. Judah Cohen, Director of Seasonal. Forecasting at Atmospheric & Environmental Research

Description:Colored leaves are on the ground and some flakes have already …
34E027The Intersection of Weather and PoliticsHarry Enten2018-10-31Guest: Harry Enten, Senior Writer and Analyst, CNN Politics. Description: Millions of Americans will be voting this November for their favorite candidate.. When they head out to …
33E026Reporting Live in Hurricane MichaelStephanie Abrams, Jen Carfagno, Chris Bruin2018-10-24Guests: The. Weather Channel meteorologists: Stephanie Abrams, Jen Carfagno, Chris Bruin.
Description: Hurricane Michael stormed ashore the Florida Panhandle earlier this month. Lives were upended and …
32E02540 Years of Broadcasting The WeatherTom Skilling2018-10-17Guest: Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist

Description: From the outside looking in, living in the Midwest during the winter months can be brutal! Frigid temperatures …
31E024Hurricane Hype & HurdlesRick Knabb2018-10-10Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb, Hurricane Expert, The. Weather Channel.
Description: Communicating a weather forecasting is tricky task, but the challenges associated with hurricane forecasts bring a …
30E023Storm of SuspicionElizabeth Austin2018-10-03Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist, Founder WeatherExtreme.
Description: Shoeprints in the snow, the absence of dew, or maybe DNA preserved in a puddle of rainwater....seemingly trivial …
29E022Let Science SpeakKatharine Hayhoe2018-09-26Guests: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - An Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, Time Magazine’s …
28E021Trash Talkin’ with Dr. Jenna Jambeck - Where Do All the Plastics Go?Jenna Jambeck2018-09-19Guest: Jenna Jambeck, PhD. - Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Georgia
Today we're sitting down with Dr. Jenna Jambeck, Associate …
27E020Beyond the Polygon - the Social Science Behind Severe Weather WarningsJen Henderson, Julie Demuth2018-09-14Guests: Jen Henderson, PhD - Postdoctoral Fellow with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences in Boulder, CO.
Julie Demuth, PhD - Research Scientist at …
26E019Discussing the Dangers of Kids in Hot CarsJan Null2018-09-05Guest: Jan Null, CCM - Department of Meteorology & Climate Science, San Jose State University.
Description: Today, we’re excited to welcome Jan Null, Certified Consulting Meteorologist with …
25E018NASA's New AdministratorJim Bridenstine2018-08-29GUEST: Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA
DESCRIPTION: From flying high above the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, to being elected as a Congressman of Oklahoma in …
24E017Bryan Norcross: 50 Years of BroadcastingBryan Norcross2018-08-22Guest: Bryan Norcross - Hurricane Specialist at Local 10 Miami.
Description: His first weather report came over the radio back in 1969 and spoke of a …
23E016Wildfires - On the Front Lines2018-08-15This week on Weather Geeks we go to the front lines of the firefight. The 2018 deadly and devastating wildfires could get even worse as brave men and …
22E015Astrophysics With a TwistPaul Sutter2018-08-08Guest Dr. Paul Sutter Astrophysicist, writer, speaker, producer and podcast host
Description This week on Weather Geeks Astrophysicist Dr. Paul Sutter joins us. Paul is an "Agent to …
21E014Leading The Nation's Forecast CenterDavid Novak2018-08-01Guest: Dr. David Novak, Director,. Weather Prediction Center. Description:. Whether it is forecasting an epic flood event days before the first raindrop or warning the public …
20E013The Man Behind The View From AboveTerry Virts2018-07-25Guest: Astronaut Terry Virts.
Description:
This week on Weather Geeks we are honored to have International Space Station Commander Terry Virts. Terry first flew into space aboard …
19E012WeatherSTEM Takes RootEd Mansouri2018-07-18Guest: Ed Mansouri, CEO & Founder WeatherSTEM.
Description: Just because you are a meteorologist doesn’t mean you aren’t exempt from the hazards of severe weather...and our …
18E011The Highs and Lows of Science and PoliticsAngela Fritz2018-07-11Guest: Angela Fritz - Deputy. Weather Editor for the Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang This week on Weather Geeks - Take the hot tempers inherent to …
17Forecasting Behind Enemy Lines [Rebroadcast]2018-07-04From the Weather Geeks Archives - Most Americans probably don't realize that the first ones behind enemy lines are often a small group of meteorologists …
16E010Stephanie Abrams: Smashing The Glass CeilingStephanie Abrams2018-06-27Guest: Stephanie Abrams On Camera Meteorologist The. Weather Channel
In a time not too long ago, schoolboys would be the ones taking math and science classes so they …
15E009Aftermath: Catching Up With Former FEMA Administrator Craig FugateCraig Fugate, Laura Lightbody2018-06-20Guests: Craig Fugate Former FEMA Administrator Chief Emergency Management Officer at One Concern
Laura Lightbody Project Director Flood-Prepared Communities
He has made a career of managing natural disasters and served …
14E008Taking Action - Brighter Days Ahead2018-06-13When it comes to climate change the discourse is often heated, but today’s guest is the calm before, during and after the storm. Author, speaker …
13E007A Year of Natural Disasters - FEMA Administrator Brock Long2018-06-06He has been on the job for only one year, but this week’s guest has faced a career of natural disasters! Harvey, Irma, Maria, tornadoes, …
12E006El Reno - Storm Chasing's Deadliest Tornado2018-05-30This week on Weather Geeks we mark the 5 year anniversary of the largest tornado ever recorded...the 2013 El Reno tornado. We’ll discuss how unusual …
11E005Al Roker - America's WeathermanAl Roker2018-05-23Al Roker has been giving forecasts for ‘your neck of the woods’ for over 20 years...He is America’s Weatherman, appearing on the TODAY show, Nightly …
10E004Antarctica Lives! - Life at the bottom of the Earth2018-05-16This week on Weather Geeks we go to the bottom of the earth….Antarctica! A white desert covered in snow and ice. But did you know …
9E003The Storm MasterGreg Forbes2018-05-09Dr. Greg Forbes's journey has taken him from studying tornadoes with famous tornado scientist Dr. Ted Fujita to molding young meteorological minds as a professor …
8E002The Tornado DetectivesHoward Bluestein, Victor Gensini2018-05-02World renowned tornado experts Dr. Howard Bluestein and Dr. Victor Gensini break down the mystery of forecasting tornadoes as only they can. Learn the tricks …
7E001Jim Cantore - The Life Of A Storm TrackerJim Cantore2018-04-25We go inside the storm with Jim Cantore. As we dive deep into his 30 plus year journey at The Weather Channel, we find out: …
6Weather Erupts [Archive]Alexa Van Eaton2018-04-25From the Weather Geeks Archives - Dr. Shepherd is joined by Dr. Alexa Van Eaton, a physical volcanologist interested in explosive eruptions. Her work examines how volcanic …
5The US Navy, Weather, & Climate [Archive]Tim Gallaudet2018-04-25From the Weather Geeks Archives - Dr. Shepherd is joined by the Commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, to …
4Best Weatherman Ever [Archive]Alan Sealls2018-04-25From the Weather Geeks Archives - Alan Sealls joins the Weather Geeks team to discuss his history making journey that's taken him from aspiring musician …
3Blinded By Science [Archive]Thomas Dolby2018-04-25From the Weather Geeks Archives - Dr. Shepherd is joined by Thomas Dolby, the man who made Science chic in the 80s with his hit …
2Forecasting Behind Enemy Lines [Archive]2018-04-25From the Weather Geeks Archives - Most Americans probably don't realize that the first ones behind enemy lines are often a small group of meteorologists …
1Introducing Weather Geeks2018-04-17Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Blizzards. Floods. Weather and the science behind it permeate our everyday life. Brought to you by the people behind The Weather Channel and …

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