Weather: Storm Front Freaks Podcast

In This Episode Guests: Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist-Accuweather Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Favorite Video and Photo Editing Apps Lightning Round: Family Feud-Famous Dogs #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Our Guest Reed Timmer, Extereme Meteorologist-Accuweather Reed Timmer has chased more than 1000 tornadoes and hurricanes, becoming one of the world’s leading experts on severe weather forecasting, research, and safety. He completed a PhD in Meteorology at The University of Oklahoma in 2015 after starring on Discovery Channel’s hit TV series, Storm Chasers.  Presently, Reed provides live coverage from severe weather across the world as the lead storm chaser for Accuweather since April 2015.  For Timmer, the ultimate goal is to better understand the complex dynamics behind tornadoes and other extreme storms so safer and stronger structures can be designed. Follow Reed Timmer: Twitter: @reedtimmeraccu Facebook: Reed Timmer Accu Instagram: @reedtimm

In This Episode Guests: Janice Dean, Senior Meteorologist at FOX News and author of “Mostly Sunny” Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Best Practices on Best Chase Day pt 3 Lightning Round: Name That Tune-Classic Rock Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1966 Candlestick Park, Mississippi F5 #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great weather websites, equipment, books, etc. Our Guest Janice Dean, Senior Meteorologist-FOX and Friends (FOX News) and Author  Janice is a native of Ontario, Canada.  She began her career journey working as morning show host and reporter at am Ottawa-based radio station.  She joined Fox Network in January 2004.  Janice now holds the title of Senior Meteorologist for Fox News and can be seen weekday mornings on Fox & Friends.  Inducted into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame on January 1, 2017 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, she has also authored a series of children’s books titled “Freddy the Frogcaster” and most r

In This Episode Guests: Crystal Egger, Kathryn Prociv, Maria LaRosa of Monarch Weather Consulting Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Best Practices on Best Chase Day pt 2 Lightning Round: Newlywed Game Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – July 13, 2004 Roanoake, IL F4 Tornado #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Our Guests Crystal Egger, Kathryn Prociv and Maria LaRosa, Monarch Weather Consulting Leadership Team Crystal Egger is an Emmy Award-winning host and meteorologist. She has anchored, interviewed and reported on major national weather events through The Weather Channel, NBC Los Angeles and NBC News. Kathryn Prociv is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) and producer for NBC News in New York where she works closely with Al Roker. Prior to working at NBC News, Kathryn spent five years as a meteorologist and weather producer at The Weather Channel. Maria LaRosa is a meteorologist and broadcaster. She has forecast and reported on the weather for WTVM in Col

In This Episode Guest: Nick Drieschman, Owner of Extreme Tornado Tours Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Best Practices on Best Chase Day Lightning Round: Tour or False Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1978 4th of July Tornadoes #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations WxTrollbot 5000-Our robot deciphers the thoughts of our weather friends after being trolled on social media Our Guest Nick Drieschman, Owner of Extreme Tornado Tours Nick Drieschman decided to pursue storm chasing as a full time passion in 2012 but honed his skills chasing monsoon season thunderstorms near his home town of San Diego since 2001.  He is a former chase partner of Reed Timmer. Currently Nick is based in Norman Oklahoma as a veteran guide and owner of Extreme Tornado Tours.  Follow Extreme Tornado Tours: Website: https://www.extremetornadotours.com/     Twitter: @tornado_tours Facebook: Extreme Tornado Tours Atmosphere Weather is from the family of the Official Weather Apps of the Storm

In This Episode Guest: NTV Newfoundland, Canada Chief Meteorologist, Eddie Sheerr Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Sharing Storm Video Lightning Round: Border Patrol Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1957 Fargo F5 #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great resources you may be interested in Freak Fan Box - we check in with our fans Our Guest Eddie Sheerr, Chief Meteorologist, NTV Newfoundland, Canada Eddie Sheerr is NTV’s Chief Meteorologist in Newfoundland, Canada. Eddie’s career as a meteorologist brought him to TV stations in Macon, Georgia, and Grand Junction, Colorado, before he joined the NTV News team in 2013. He has a Bachelor of Science in meteorology from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Follow Eddie Sheerr: Twitter: @eddiesheerr Facebook: Meteorologist Eddie Sheerr Instagram: @eddiesheerr Atmosphere Weather is from the family of the Official Weather Apps of the Storm Front Freaks and available on iOS and Android

In This Episode Guest: Oklahoma TV Legend, Meteorologist Gary England Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Storm Chasing Etiquette Lightning Round: Hi or Lo-Oklahoma Food Staples Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1953 Wooster F4 Tornado #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Freak Fan Box - we check in with our fans Our Guest Gary England, Oklahoma TV Weather Legend A former guest on Episode 32, Oklahoma weather icon, Gary England has been 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. Follow Gary England: Twitter: @garyeok Facebook: Gary A England Drive Weather App is from the family of the Official Weather Apps of the Storm Front Freaks and available on iOS and

In This Episode Guests: Storm Chasers Aaron Rigsby and Greg Johnson Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Chasing on a Budget Lightning Round: Match Game Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1957 Ruskin Heights F5 Tornado #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Freak Fan Box - we check in with our fans Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guests Aaron Rigsby, Storm Chaser Aaron has been chasing storms for 8 years, including category 5 hurricane Michael, Cat 4 Harvey, the historic buffalo blizzard, and over 100 tornadoes including the Pilger Nebraska twin EF4 tornadoes. Aaron is a professional photographer and when he's not chasing storms, he's chasing landscapes to photograph. Greg Johnson, Storm Chaser Greg Johnson, is a former guest on Episode 43 and one of North America’s top professional storm-chasers and severe weather experts.  He is also an accomplished photographer, speaker and workshop leader. Having graduated from Canada’s r

In This Episode Guests: John Moss and Jon Haverfield of Weather Battle Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Storm Photography Best Practices Lightning Round: Name that Movie Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1999 BridgeCreek-Moore Tornado #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 interprets what our weather friends were really thinking Freak Fan Box - we check in with our fans Who will be our next guest? Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guests John Moss, Executive VP of Business Relations for Weather Battle a fantasy forecasting game John is a former TV sportscaster and most recently, Sports Director at the ABC affiliate in Tulsa, OK and currently freelances in communications and video production. Jon Haverfield, VP of Sales and Meteorologist at Weather Battle Jon has been chasing storms across Oklahoma since he was 16, witnessing over 50 tornadoes. Jon has been a TV meteorologist for 7 years in Waco, TX an

In This Episode Guest: Jessica Lebel, Meteorologist KDVR-31 and KWGN-2 Denver, CO Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Tornadoes That Shaped Us Part 3 Lightning Round: Colorado or Arizona Movie Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 2011 Hackleburg-Phil Campbell EF5 #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great sites, equipment, books, etc. Who will be our next guest? Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guest Jessica Lebel, Meteorologist KDVR-31 and KWGN-2 Denver, CO Jessica Lebel is a Meteorologist for KDVR-31 and KWGN-2 in her native Denver, CO.  After TV stints in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, she returned to Denver in 2017. Lebel earned her bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science from the University of Kansas, with an emphasis in news media forecasting. Follow Jessica on social media: Twitter @JessicaLebelWX Facebook @JessicaLebelWX Atmosphere Weather App is the Official Weather App of the Storm

In This Episode Guest: Mace Michaels, Meteorologist for the Minnesota Twins, WeatherNation and Severe Studios Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Tornadoes That Shaped Us Part 2 Question of the Week: Is The Weather Channel responsible for the deaths of Corbin Jaeger, Kelley Williamson and Randy Yarnall? Lightning Round: Lightning Hi or Lo Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1974 Xenia, OH F5 #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Who will be our next guest? Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guest Mace Michaels, Meteorologist Minnesota Twins Baseball, WeatherNation, SevereStudios Mace Michaels is a Meteorologist for the Minnesota Twins, WeatherNation and Severe Studios. His 30 years in broadcasting have taken him all across the Midwest and in the South. His first TV Meteorology job was in Wausau, WI, followed by stops in Grand Rapids, MI, Fort Myers, FL, Tampa, FL, Cedar Rapids, IA, Minneapolis, MN and then across the country on

In This Episode Guest: Ada Monzón, Chief Meteorologist WIPR-TV, Puerto Rico National Weather Podcast Month and Joel Housman from Ice Station Housman Podcast Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Tornadoes That Shaped Us Lightning Round: Trippy Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – Piedmont, AL Palm Sunday F4 Tornado Wx Resources-Great sites, books, equipment and more for you! #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Who will be our next guest? Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guest Ada Monzón, Chief Meteorologist WIPR-TV, Puerto Rico Ada Monzón is the first female meteorologist in Puerto Rico and an expert in hurricanes and tropical weather. She is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Fellow Awardee and Broadcaster of the Year. Ada is also the Founder of the EcoExploratorio: Puerto Rico Science Museum and her messaging before, during and after Hurricane Maria reached over 31 million viewers. She finished her Bachelor’s Degree in

In This Episode   Guest: Brad Sowder, Morning Meteorologist and Chaser FOX29-San Antonio Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Photography Equipment Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Tech Now Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – Flint/Beecher F5 Tornado #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Who will be our next guest? Brought to you by Extreme Tornado Tours at www.extremetornadotours.com Our Guest Brad Sowder, Morning Meteorologist and Storm Chaser at FOX29 San Antonio As an Emmy award-winning severe weather expert, Brad Sowder recently spent several years forecasting morning weather in Oklahoma City and was a featured storm chaser during severe weather. He is one of the only meteorologists that has chased tornadoes from a helicopter. Before Oklahoma, Brad forecasted for a number of years in Colorado. Brad is originally from Virginia and is an atmospheric science graduate from the University of North Carolina in Asheville. To follow Brad, search “Brad

In This Episode Guest: Skip Talbot, Storm Chaser Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Favorite States for Chasing Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Family Feud Roach Motels Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 2009 Lone Grove, OK EF4 Wx Resources – We share some great weather related resources Who will be our next guest? Skip Talbot, Storm Chaser, Springfield, IL Skip Talbot is a software and graphics developer who started roaming the Great Plains and Midwest in search of supercells and tornadoes in 2003. He’s logged over 100,000 storm chasing miles and has documented over 90 tornadoes. Skip has applied his skills to his passion for storm chasing, developing radar visualizations with video and data overlays to study different events like the 2013 El Reno tornado. He also helps run a non-profit charity for storm victims called Storm Assist. El Reno Survey Site Youtube.com/skiptalbot Skip.cc Facebook/Skip.Talbot To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org

In This Episode Guest: Matt Zaffino, Chief Meteorologist at KGW-TV, Portland Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Chasing Alone Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Cat Scents Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1991 Andover F5 #WeatherFools – We share examples of people doing foolish things in weather situations Who will be our next guest? Matt Zaffino, Chief Meteorologist at KGW-TV in Portland, OR Since 1996, Matt Zaffino has been the Chief Meteorologist at the NBC affiliate KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. A winner of 3 Emmy Awards for outstanding achievement in weathercasting, Matt was inducted, in 2016, into the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Silver Circle, for 25+ years of outstanding service in broadcasting in the Northwest. @MattZaffinoPortland on Facebook To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off

In This Episode Guests: Marc Remillard (Head of Development) and Bobby Nicholls (Marketing Specialist) with OUTBRK Storm Chasing Video Game Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Chase Day Morning Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Video Game Cash Cab Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – 1999 January Tornadoes Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources – We share examples of great weather resources you may like Weather Trollbot 5000 – Our robot interprets the responses to trolls from our weather friends Who will be our next guest? Our Guests Marc Remillard, Head of Development and Bobby Nicholls, Marketing Specialist for upcoming OUTBRK storm chasing video game OUTBRK is a multiplayer storm chasing video game, designed to emulate all of the fun of storm chasing, with none of the boring bits. Driven by real data from historical sever weather events, this game allows you to get the full experience of chasing each time you play, while adding a fun, competitive component Marc Remillard, fro

In This Episode Guests: Owner Nathan Moore and VP of Production Carey Meltzer of SVL Media (Storm Video Broker) Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Using Forecast Models Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares Tornado Talk with Jen Narramore – Wichita Falls, TX Tornado of 1979 Partner with the Storm Front Freaks #WeatherFools – We share examples of people doing foolish things in weather situations Weather’s Believe It or Not – You won’t believe these crazy weather stories Who will be our next guest? Our Guests Nathan Moore, Owner and Cary Meltzer, VP of Production for SVL Media Nathan Moore is owner of StormViewLIVE and SVL Media. He also chases for KETV ABC out of Omaha and NTV out of Central Nebraska. Nathan has been chasing for nearly 20 years and is currently a double major student at the University of Nebraska in Meteorology and GIS. Cary Meltzer is VP of Production for SVL Media, an Advanced Skywarn Storm Spotter, and FAA licensed private pilot flying a plane before h

In This Episode Guest: Joe Moravsky, Freelance Meteorologist and American Ninja Warrior Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Toy or Obstacle Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources where we share some great weather-related websites, books, equipment, and more! Funny Weather Memes you will want to use with your friends on social media Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Joe Moravsky, Freelance TV Meteorologist and finalist on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior Famous for competing in season five through ten of NBC's American Ninja Warrior and being the last standing twice, this obstacle course expert is also notable for his work as a weather forecaster. Joe studied meteorology at Western Connecticut State University http://www.JoeMoravsky.com Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use code: SFF at check-out for 5% off your entire order Partner with the Storm Front Freaks.  To learn of the opportunities to partner with us, visit http://www.stormfro

In This Episode Guest: Jaclyn Whittal, Meteorologist The Weather Network and co-star of Storm Hunters Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Cash Cab-Christmas Songs Partner with the Storm Front Freaks #WeatherFools where we put some people doing stupid things in weather…under the bus Weather Trollbot 5000 interprets the thoughts of our weather friends to the trolls on social media Who will be our next guest? Our Guest Women In Chasing Series with Jaclyn Whittal, Digital Meteorologist with The Weather Network and host of Stormhunters Born to be in front of the camera and performing, Jaclyn is the “severe weather junkie” on The Weather Network team.   Jaclyn joined The Weather Network in 2012 with an already impressive background.  She started at Rogers TV hosting Daytime, worked at two radio stations in Barrie, interned in weather centre at City TV, worked for Global Regina and Global Toronto weather centers. Jaclyn was a singer and performer for 12 years before the broadcasting bug caught on an

In This Episode Guest: Jim Williams, Creator of HurricaneCity.com Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire-Miami Vice Partner with the Storm Front Freaks Wx Resources where we share some great sites, books, equipment and more! Weather’s Believe It Or Not has some crazy weather stories that are hard to believe Who will be our next guest? Out Guest Jim Williams, Creator of HurricaneCity.com Jim Williams created HurricaneCity in 1997. One reason for the name HurricaneCity are the predictions made at the beginning of each hurricane season for the top cities & Islands that Jim thinks are at high risk based on a simple mathematical formula. Since Jim started making city predictions in 2003 he has nailed at least 4 to 6 cities out of 20 each year that ended up getting hit. Jim runs a paving business in South Florida since 1987 and tracks hurricanes with statistical input as a hobby since the late 1970s, and holds no meteorology degree. Twitter -@HurricaneCity Facebook-H

Bonus Episode #4 Recorded LIVE at the pre-event mixer for Indiana ChaserCon in Indianapolis, IN, on Friday November 16th, 2018 https://www.indchasercon.com/