Weather: Storm Front Freaks Podcast

In This Episode Guest: Lori Bailey, Photographer and Storm Chaser Titan U Minute Lightning Round: Name That Tune (80's Hair Metal Bands) #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our garage sale robot interprets the thought of our weather friends when trolled on social media  Lori Bailey, Storm Chaser and Photographer Lori Bailey is a southern Arizona photographer and Skywarn spotter whose images and videos have been featured on Arizona Highways.com, The Weather Channel, and all local media outlets.   In 2019, Lori co-hosted MonsoonCon, a one-day conference held annually in Tucson, Arizona.  During July through September Lori offers storm chasing workshops that take guests throughout Arizona and New Mexico in the pursuit of epic high based monsoon thunderstorms. Follow Lori on Social Media and the web: @lorigraceaz on Twitter @lorigraceaz on Instagram @lorigraceaz on Facebook Titan U Minute is a segment brought to you by www.TornadoTitans.com #Weat

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Shannon Bileski, Photographer and Storm Chaser Titan U Minute Lightning Round: Match Game (COVID-19 Edition) #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources - We share some great equipment, websites, social media accounts and other great resources. Our Guest Shannon Bileski, Storm Chaser and Photographer From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Shannon Bileski is the owner of Signature Exposures and a storm chaser/photographer.  Over the past 20 years, Shannon has been looking for that great shot of lightning and started chasing 8 years ago.  In 2007, she also saw her first tornado, Canada's only F5.  Also catching beautiful Auroras, she has won gallery contests for her pictures including landscapes, wildlife and portraits. Follow Shannon on Social Media and the web: @shannbil on Twitter @shannbil on Instagram www.signatureexposures.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/shannbil YouTube Channel Download the Drive Weather a

In This Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Jim Cantore - Meteorologist, Weather Channel's AMHQ Lightning Round: Hurricane or Supermodel (Retired Edition) #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our retro computer robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking Our Guest Jim Cantore - Meteorologist, Weather Channel and Weather Hall-of-Fame Jim Cantore is one of the most recognized faces in weather. Known for his live reports from severe weather events.  He has covered every major weather event during the past 25 years, including Hurricanes Katrina and Irene and Superstorm Sandy.   Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Lyndon State College (Lyndonville, VT).  The Weather Channel hired Cantore out of college and he first appeared on air in July 1986 and he was inducted into the National Weather Hall-of-Fame in 2018. Follow Jim on Social Media: @jimcantore on Twitter @twcjimcantore on Facebook @

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In This Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Tim Marshall - Meteorologist, Civil Engineer and Storm Chasing Pioneer Lightning Round: Who’s Better from Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Guitarists #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources - We share some great websites, equipment, videos or other resources that you will enjoy Our Guest Tim Marshall - Meteorologist, Civil Engineer and Storm Chasing Pioneer Tim Marshall is currently a meteorologist and senior engineer at Haag Engineering Co since 1983.  He concentrates on damage analysis from tornadoes and other weather phenomenon.   Once an editor of Storm Track magazine, Tim is a storm chasing pioneer.  He received his Masters Degrees in Atmospheric Science and Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and is scheduled to be inducted into the 2020 National Weather Hall-of-Fame. Follow Tom on Social Media: @tim.marshall.505 on Facebook Download the Atmosphere Weather app for the last daily weather a

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Gary England, Oklahoma TV Weather Legend Sanner's Titan U Minute (Tornado Titans) Tracker Chat (Tracker Chat) Lightning Round: Famous Oklahomans vs The Freaks Tornado Talk Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our computer robot interprets the thoughts of our weather friends as they respond to trolls Brady's Storm School Memories from the Freaks over the last 100 episodes Our Guests Gary England, Oklahoma TV Weather Legend A former guest on Episodes 32 and 80, Oklahoma weather icon, Gary England was with KWTV News 9 for over 40 years.   A recipient of numerous awards and honors including three Emmys, Gary is Oklahoma's top rated television meteorologist. He is an internationally recognized authority in severe weather and holds the distinction of being the person who implemented with Enterprise Electronics, the world's first commercial Doppler radar.  Rick Smith, WCM at NWS-Norman Rick Smith has been the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weathe

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Tom Niziol, former Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS-Buffalo and former Winter Weather Expert at The Weather Channel Lightning Round: Clue – Popular Winter Movies #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great websites, equipment, videos or other resources that you will enjoy Our Guest Tom Niziol, former MIC at the NWS-Buffalo and former Winter Weather Expert at The Weather Channel Tom Niziol was the Winter Weather Expert for the Weather Channel from 2012-2019. Prior to that he spent 32 years of his life at the National Weather Service, first as a forecaster, then Science and Operations Officer and finally Meteorologist-In-Charge at the NWS office in Buffalo, NY.  He received his B.S. in meteorology from SUNY Oswego in 1977.  Follow Tom on Social Media: @tomniziol on Twitter @twctomniziol on Facebook Download the Drive Weather App and avoid the worst weather when you drive.  Learn mor

In This Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and Good Morning America Lightning Round: Family Feud-Top 10 Grossing Animated Movies #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great websites, equipment, videos or other resources that you will enjoy Our Guest Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and Good Morning America Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather on “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms.  Prior to joining ABC News, she was a meteorologist at NBC station WMAQ in Chicago and WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI.  Zee, who has storm chased since college has a genuine passion for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science. An acclaimed author, the Emmy Award-winning meteorologist attended Valparaiso University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology.  Fo

In This Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Rick Reichmuth, Chief Meteorologist Fox News and Creator Weatherman Umbrella Lightning Round: Storm Porn #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000-Interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to their trolls Our Guest Rick Reichmuth, Chief Meteorologist at FOX News and Creator of Weatherman Umbrella Rick Reichmuth is the Chief Meteorologist at Fox News Channel.  Before joining FOX, Rick worked as a live weather anchor for Weather Services International, CNN, CNN Headline News, and CNN International.  Rick graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Spanish literature and after a decade in banking went on to pursue his lifelong dream at Georgia State University and Mississippi State University to complete a broadcast meteorology program.  He also started his line of Weatherman Umbrellas in 2017.  Follow Rick on Social Media and Weatherman Umbrella: @r

In this Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Josh Morgerman, star of Hurricane Man on the Science Channel Lightning Round: Spot the Scam-Fitness Equipment #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share great websites, books, equipment related to weather Our Guest Josh Morgerman-Hurricane Chaser and star of the Science Channel's Hurricane Man Joshua Morgerman is an American businessman, storm chaser, and star of the 2019 Hurricane Man series on the Science Channel.  Best known for his multitude of tropical cyclone chases, his storm chasing career began in 1991 and flourished beginning in 2005 with Hurricane Wilma in Florida. With no formal education in meteorology, all his experience comes from the chases. Morgerman has penetrated the inner cores of 49 hurricanes and typhoons including Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Follow Josh on Social Media and Watch Hurricane Man: Hurricane Man Series 1 on Amazon Prime @iCycl

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Parker Koppes, Storm Chaser with Pawnee Storm Chasers Team Lightning Round: Captain America Truth or Lie #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000-Our robot interprets the real thoughts of our weather friends when trolled on social media Our Guest Parker Koppes, Storm Chaser and founder of Pawnee Storm Chasers Parker Koppes is the Founder of Pawnee Storm Chasers in Colorado and is a United States Army Veteran who was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and is an avid photographer/videographer of severe weather. Follow Parker and Pawnee Storm Chasers on Social Media: Twitter @PawneeStorm Facebook @PawneeChasers Instagram @Pawnee_Storm_Chasers For more information about AcuRite and their merchandise supporting the National Weather Association Foundation, visit Acurite.com and use code PODCAST at checkout for an exclusive 10% off your e

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Amy Sweezey, Meteorologist at WESH-TV, Orlando and Children’s Author Lightning Round: Name that Christmas Toy of the Decade #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources that you will want to use! Our Guest Amy Sweezey, Meteorologist, WESH-TV, Orlando and Children's Author  Amy Sweezey is an award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and children’s book author. With more than 20 years of experience in television, Amy joined the WESH-2 News team in Central Florida in August 2002 after working at the CBS affiliate in Kalamazoo.  Amy’s children’s book, Let’s Talk Weather, TV Forecasting: Behind the Scenes, was awarded a GOLD MEDAL in the FAPA President’s Book Awards in 2018. Her first book, It Never, Ever Snows in Florida, received a 2018 Preferred Choice Award in the from Creative Child Magazine.  Follow Amy on Social Media: Twitter @amysweezey Facebook @amy.sweezey Find Amy’s Books at: https://amysweezey.com/

In This Episode Guest: Jay Bigam-Artist of Turbulent Skies Storm Project Holiday Weather Gifts 2019 Midland Radio with Bruce Jones, Meteorologist and Spokesperson Kestrel Meters Atmosphere Weather and Drive Weather Apps Netatmo Weatherman Umbrellas Sangean AcuRite Tornado Trackers Store Lightning Trigger Our Guest Jay Bigam, Turbulent Skies Artist Jay Bigam’s artistic work is inspired by landscapes, sky, water, ice, and especially of his home, Alberta.  In 2017, Jay worked with 6 storm chaser photographers and accompanied each of them on a chase.  Post chase, they chose a photograph that was iconic of that chase.  He then began to interpret each of these photographs on a large canvas. EARTH SKY ART (earthskyart.ca) Foothills Magic (Paper Print) $63.75 Heading West Now (Paper Print) $63.75 Follow Jay on Social Media: Twitter @Turbulent_Skies Instagram @turbulentskies 2019 Holiday Weather Gift Ideas  MIDLAND RADIO (midlandusa.com) XT511 GMRS Base Camp $89.99 HH50B Pocket Weather Alert Radio $24.99 ER310 E

In This Episode Guest: Simon Brewer-Meteorologist, Storm Chaser and Co-Star of Storm Riders on The Weather Channel Lightning Round: Lego Worst or Most #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 Our Guest Simon Brewer-Meteorologist and Storm Chaser A native of Moraine, Ohio, Simon Brewer is a meteorologist and storm chaser. He received his degree in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. He devotes his life to chasing, documenting and photographing extreme weather phenomena.  Simon has been chasing storms for more than a decade and is a former co-star of the 2011 Weather Channel series Storm Riders. Follow Kevin on Social Media: Twitter @simonstormrider  For more information about AcuRite and the Atlas weather station visit Acurite.com and use code PODCAST at checkout for an exclusive 10% off your entire purchase! Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use the code for this episode only: STORM at check-out for

In This Episode Guest: Kevin Kloesel, Meteorologist at the University of Oklahoma’s Office of Emergency Preparedness Lightning Round: Name that Sporting Event #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources that you will want to use! Our Guest Dr. Kevin Kloesel, Meteorologist, University of Oklahoma Office of Emergency Preparedness Kevin is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness before, during and after weather threats of all types on the OU Campus.  In addition, Kevin serves as Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Follow Kevin on Social Media: Twitter @texasembassy Facebook @Texas.Embassy For more information about AcuRite and the Atlas weather station visit Acurite.com and use code PODCAST at checkout for an exclusive 10% off your entire purchase! Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use code: SFF at check-out for 10% off your entire order #Wea

In This Episode Guest: Michael Koch, Storm and Hurricane Chaser Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Information Lightning Round: Hurricane or Super Model? Indiana ChaserCon Information #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather's Believe It or Not-Strange but true weather stories Our Guest Michael Koch, Storm and Hurricane Chaser with Weather Going Wild A long island native, Michael and his father Richard have shared a passion, thrill, and excitement for weather since Hurricane Gloria in 1985 when Michael was seven.  They have been chasing storms side-by-side now for over a decade.  Michael studied meteorology at the State University of New York in Oswego and can be seen chasing hurricanes, tornadoes and all kinds of weather in his blue Weather Going Wild truck. Follow Michael on Social Media: Twitter @weathergoinwild For more information about Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon visit midatlanticchasercon.com Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use code: SFF

In This Episode Guest: Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS-Ft. Worth, Texas office Lightning Round: Disney Speed Round #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-Great websites, equipment, books, or other weather resources Our Guest Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS-Ft. Worth and Storm Chaser Jennifer Dunn is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.  She has chased storms since 2005 while at Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelors degree in meteorology.  Jennifer started her career as an intern at the NWS office in Corpus Christi before starting her professional career at the Ft. Worth office as a forecaster and in 2018 as the WCM. Follow Jennifer on Social Media: Twitter @jenldunn If you would like us to highlight your weather themed products or services on our 4th annual Holiday Weather Gifts Show in November, contact Phil Johnson at phil@stormfro

In This Episode Guest: Andrew Blum, Author of "The Weather Machine" Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Favorite Chase Day Eateries Lightning Round: Trivial Pursuit #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000-Interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to nasty social media trolls Our Guest Andrew Blum, Author of "The Weather Machine" Andrew Blum is an author and journalist, writing about technology, infrastructure, architecture, design, cities, art and travel. As a magazine journalist, he has published dozens of feature stories in publications including Time, WIRED, Popular Science, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times. His previous book, Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet, was the first ever book-length look at the physical infrastructure of the Internet. His new book, The Weather Machine: A Journey Inside the Forecast, was published in June 2019. Purchase "The Weather Machine" on Amazon Follow Andrew on So

In This Episode Guests: Chris White, Organizer of Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon and JT Cooper, Organizer of Indiana ChaserCon Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Diary of Hurricane Dorian Chase Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Our Guests Chris White, Storm Chaser and Organizer of the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon JT Cooper, Storm Chaser and Organizer of the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention Chris White began chasing storms in May 2002.  After retiring as a civilian in the Defense Department, Chris joined the Virginia Tech Severe Weather Field Course (aka the “Hokie Stormchasers”) as a volunteer from 2011 to 2018 and founded the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon in 2018. Joseph (JT) Cooper is a meteorologist & Co-Owner at TDS Weather. He studied meteorology at the College of DuPage & Mississippi State University. JT has been a storm chaser for 17 years and is also the founder & co-organizer of the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention started in

In This Episode Guest: James Spann, Chief Meteorologist-ABC 33/40 and author of "Weathering Life" Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Weather Models Lightning Round: Top 10 AC-Adult Contemporary Hit's of the 80's Wx Resources-We share some great weather websites, equipment, books, etc. #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL James is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL. In all, James has been a television weather anchor for over 37 years.  A multiple Emmy winner, James has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist.  One is "Broadcaster of the Year" by the NWA, the other was the AMS “Award for Broadcast Meteorology".  A panelist on the Weather Brains podcast, James has recently authored and released an autobiography titled Weathering Life. Follow James Spann and find "Weathering LIfe": Book: JamesSpannBook.com    Twitter: @spann Facebook: James Spann At