Weather: Storm Front Freaks Podcast

In this Episode Guest: Mike Olbinski, Storm Chaser Photographer, Author and Emmy Winning Filmmaker Lightning Round: Star Wars Trivial Pursuit Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: Storm Mode The team discusses what is or isn’t too much storm photo editing Brady’s Storm School: Severe Weather Warnings Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Our next guest/show Article: The Storm Chasers To Follow On Instagram by Laura Mallonee Our Guest  Mike Olbinski, Storm Chaser Photographer, Author of Storm Chaser and Emmy Winning Filmmaker Mike Olbinski calls himself a storm-chasing wedding photographer, but filmmaker can also added to the title. He's based out of Phoenix, Arizona, and when he's not shooting weddings both here in the U.S. and internationally, he's chasing storms across the desert southwest and also the Central Plains. Apart from loving still photography of lightning, tornadoes and almost any kind of w

In this Episode Guest: Kevin Roth, Meteorologist for Rotogrinders.com Fantasy Sports and CW33-TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: Chase Vacation The team discusses why TV meteorologists lack staying power and even quit. Brady’s Storm School: Cumulonimbus Clouds Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Our next guest Sponsor:   www.AcuRite.com Our Guest Kevin Roth, Meteorologist for Rotogrinders.com Fantasy Sports and CW33 TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Kevin has a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University and a Master's Degree from Mississippi State, seal of approval from the National Weather Association, and 5+ years working in severe weather markets. Lover of weather, science, and anything nerdy. @KevinRothWx on Twitter Kevin Roth Meteorologist on Facebook @KevinRothWx on Instagram Sponsor: www.SevereStreaming.com of www.SevereStudios.com

In This Episode Guest: Gabe Garfield, Strom Chaser and NWS Researcher We’re a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Lightning Round: Match the Skier Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: Your Chasing Target The team discusses storm chaser safety Brady’s Storm School Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Our next guest Sponsor:   www.AcuRite.com Our Guest Gabe Garfield, Storm Chaser and NWS Meteorologist Liaison to the Hazardous Weather Testbed Gabe is the National Weather Service Liaison to the Hazardous Weather Testbed.  His work focuses on improving tornado warnings through the development of new weather technology. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma.  During his free time as a student, Gabe developed his skills for forecasting and chasing severe storms.  He has witnessed dozens of tornadoes, including EF5 tornadoes at El Reno, Oklahoma

In This Episode Guest: Kory Hartman, Storm Chaser and Owner, SevereStudios.com National Weather Podcast Month Guest Co-Host: Bill Murray, Weather Brains Lightning Round: Think Like a Freak-Famous Food Dishes in Tornado and Dixie Alley Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: Models and Severe Weather The team discusses how to get live storm footage to the public masses if we know they’re more likely to act. Brady’s Storm School: Pollen Forecasting Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Our next guest Our Guest Kory Hartman, Storm Chaser and Owner of SevereStudios.com A former television and radio studio engineer, Kory combined his love of weather and experience in the broadcast industry to help create Severe Studios Inc. As owner of the storm video broker, Kory coordinates and represents a team of over 60 professional storm chasers, including himself, who cover severe storms for local and national networks

In This Episode Guest: Reed Timmer, Extereme Meteorolgist with AccuWeather National Weather Podcast Month Guest Co-Host: Dakota Smith, The Weather Junkies Lightning Round: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire-Insects NEW Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: The Cap The team discusses disparity between people in weather for the science and people in weather for business and money. Brady’s Storm School: Astronomical vs Meteorological Spring Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Our next guest Our Guest Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist for AccuWeather Reed is a meteorologist and storm chaser who starred on Discovery Channel’s reality television series Storm Chasers. He previously starred in the documentary film Tornado Glory and subsequently the TV series Tornado Chasers following the cancellation of the Discovery Channel show. Reed graduated with his Ph.D. in Meteorology from Oklahoma University in the sprin

In This Episode Guest: Dr. Laura Myers, Social Scientist and specialist in storm preparedness and weather alert dissemination Lightning Round: Animal Minute To Win It Brady’s Storm School: Snow Ratios The team discusses Fake Weather News and Alternative Facts in social media before, during and after severe storms William Cole, Chief Meteorologist with Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment National Weather Podcast Month Our next guest Show Updates Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV is simulcasting our live and previous shows every Thursday night at 8pmCT. William Cole is the Creator and Chief Meteorologist. Our Guest Dr. Laura Myers, Director and Senior Research Scientist for the Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Laura Myers is a social scientist who holds a doctorate in criminology from Florida State University. Her research, publ

In This Episode Guest: Chris Sanner, Storm Chaser and Co-Founder of Tornado Titans Lightning Round: Family Feud Brady’s Storm School: Bomb Cyclone The team discusses if storm chasing tours should be licensed or regulated for safety Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Show Updates Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV – They will be simulcasting our live shows and syndicating our previous ones every Thursday night at 8pmCT. You can find Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV on their website, iPhone and Android App, and on Apple TV and Roku! Interactive Radar now with LIVE streaming video from storm chasers-Go to stormfrontfreaks.com and bookmark the site and check it out this storm season! From our friends at ZoomRadar.com Our Guest Chris Sanner, Storm Chaser and Co-Founder of Tornado Titans Chris is the Co-Founder of TornadoTitans.com and has been a storm chaser for 11 years. Chris has a degree in broadcasting, and

In This Episode Guest: Ross Ellet, TV Meteorologist and Storm Photographer Lightning Round: Match Game-Storm Front Freaks Style Brady’s Storm School: Lake Effect Snow The team discusses options for cutting into programming for severe weather alerts Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Show Updates: Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV – They will be simulcasting our live shows and syndicating our previous ones every Thursday night beginning February 9th at 9pmET/8pmCT. You can find Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV on their website, iPhone and Android App, and on Apple TV and Roku! Storm Front Freaks RAW LIVE! – Join us live as we record the show and interact with us via the chat window. We will answer your questions and respond to your comments during the show!  Our bi-weekly show will record at a new time of 9pmET/8pmCT.  Next show will be February 9th with Tornado Titans co-founder, Chris Sanner! Our Guest Ro

In This Episode Guest: Kim Cunningham, former Weather Center Live Co-Host on The Weather Channel. Lightning Round: $100,000 Pyramid-Storm Front Freaks Style Brady’s Storm School: Upslope and Downslope The team discusses the future of TV Meteorologists Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Listener Questions and Comments Details about Episode 19 and guest TV Meteorologist and Aurora Photographer, Ross Ellet Season 2.0 Update Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of the recordings of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language) now available immediately after recording on our YouTube Channel! Storm Front Freaks RAW LIVE! – Join us live as we record the show and interact with us via the chat window. We will answer your questions and respond to your comments during the show! Next show (Episode 19) will be Thursday, January 26 at a special tim

In This Episode Guest: Kelley Williamson, Storm Chaser and star of The Weather Channel’s Storm Wranglers Lightning Round: Farming, Fishing or Bull Fighting Brady’s Storm School: Snow Squalls The team discusses closing schools and businesses to soon or too late for snow storms Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment Listener Questions and Comments and Give-away Details about Episode 18 Season 2.0 Update Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language) now available immediately after recording! Storm Front Freaks RAW Live! – Beginning Episode 18 (Thursday, January 12 @ 9:30pmET/8:30pmCT) we will be broadcasting our RAW show live (PG-13 for possible language)! Join us and interact with us via our social media accounts as we answer your questions and respond to your comments live! Updated and New Opening/Closing

In This Episode Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist, President and Founder of WeatherExtreme, Ltd. and Author, Treading on Thin Air. Lightning Round: Name That TV Tune The team discusses the general public’s understanding of their local geography when it comes to weather forecasts and storm warnings Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations WxResources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment Listener Questions and Comments Upcoming scheduled guests for 2017 Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language) WINNER of our holiday shopping giveaway: Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit and Weather Radio goes to Twitter account @Matt8126 - Congratulations! Our Guest Dr. Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist, President and Founder of WeatherExtreme, Ltd., and Author of Treading on Thin Air Dr. Elizabeth Austin is a world-renowned atmospheric physicist

In This Episode Guest: Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel Lightning Round: Muppet or Not a Muppet The team discusses the challenges of forecasting and broadcasting winter storm snowfall amounts Weather Fools: We share what some people are doing in severe weather situations WxResources: We provide some great sites, apps and equipment Listener Questions and Comments Storm Front Freaks RAW – Unedited video of our podcast shows with all the behind the scenes footage during our breaks (PG-13 for possible language) Our Guest Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert, The Weather Channel Tom knows winter weather! That’s why he’s our winter weather expert. A 30-year forecasting veteran, Tom joined The Weather Channel after working as the meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY. While in Buffalo, he also directed research and science operations working with partners like Emergency Management and other local and national government agencies. Before that, Tom was an associate

  In This Episode Guest: Jay Allen, Production Director, CBS Radio and Transistor/Weather Radio Expert Lightning Round: Puttin’ On The Hits The team reviews weather products for holiday gifts with Brett Ratner of Acurite Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Team shares what’s on their holiday list Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Jay Allen, Production Director, CBS Radio and Transistor/Weather Radio Expert Jay has worked in broadcasting and electronics all his life and has been interested in portable transistor radios since the early pocket portables of the 50′s through today’s multiband radios. Jay is currently employed by CBS Radio as a Production Director for one of its station clusters but also managed a repair facility for an audio shop for 18 years back in the 70’s and 80’s. Webpage: http://radiojayallen.com Email: radiojayallen@gmail.com Weather Product Review with Brett Ratner, PR Manager for www.acurite.com Acurite Lightning Detector Acurite Portable NOAA Weather Rad

In This Episode Guest:  Jon Erdman, Sr. Meteorologist and Columnist for The Weather Channel (weather.com) Lightning Round:  The Perfect Storm Hi or Lo The team discusses Winter Storm Warnings Confusion Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Jon Erdmann, Sr. Meteorologist and Writer, The Weather Channel-Digital Synoptic meteorologist with substantial experience in severe convective, winter, tropical, and extended-range forecasting. Focus on leveraging research & technology to create compelling, engaging content to communicate weather risk and perspective. Online and on-air segments both produced & executed. Particularly interested in weather research & consultation for forensic clients & weather risk management. Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wxjerdman Jon on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/wxjerdman Winter Storm Warnings Confusion What's Wrong with This Pictur

In This Episode Guest:  John Belski, Meteorologist, WLKY-TV and Author of Backyard Weather Folklore Lightning Round:  Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on Groundhog Day The team discusses Drowning Deaths from Hurricane Matthew Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Episode 13 Guest will be Jon Erdmann, Meteorologist, The Weather Channel Our Guest John Belski, Meteorologist, WLKY-TV in Louisville, KY and Author of Backyard Weather Folklore   John worked for WLKY in the 1980's and then for WAVE-TV in the 1990's until 2010.  Over the years he received various awards. Among these were a Regional Emmy for severe weather coverage and a Special Service Award from the National Weather Service. He was recipient of the national Mark Trail Award from the National Weather Service for public education about weather radios.  He was voted Best Meteorologist of Louisville and the Best of Kentucky numerous times by differe

In This Episode Guest:  Reed Stough, Managing Partner, Rex Game Studios (makers of Storm Quest storm chasing video game) Lightning Round:  Classic Arcade Video Game Jeopardy Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricane Myths The team discusses the Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Reed Stough, Managing Partner, Rex Game Studios (Storm Quest Game) Mr. Stough brings over 14 years of experience in programming, business analysis and project management to REX Game Studios®. His unique perspective in the area of Meteorology was developed as a child and he has been fascinated with the dynamics of weather and storms ever since. As a storm spotter with the National Weather Service he chased thunderstorms and tornadoes, further fueling his passion for Mother Nature's wrath. Reed has written many papers on how to forecast thunderstorm outbreaks and severe weather e

In This Episode Guest:  Aubrey Urbanowicz, Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV, and Weather Brains Podcast Panelist Lightning Round:  Password Storm School with Brady teaches Lightning Myths The team discusses the Lightning Education and Fatalities Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Aubrey Urbanowicz, Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV, and Weather Brains Podcast Panelist Twitter: @WHSVaubs Aurbrey Urbanowicz Blog Facebook: Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz Lightning Education, Warnings and Fatalities Links 2016 Lightning Fatalities 2006-2015 Lightning Fatalities Analysis Longest Lightning Strike Weather Fools Links Phil:  Weather Kitty App Dina:  Driving Through Flooded Roads Video MJ:  People Still Going in the Water During Hurricane Hermine Video Brady:  Man With Gunbrella WxResources Links Dina:  Hurricane Tracker App for iOS Phil:  StormTrack.org and StormTrack App for iOS   Submit your questions o

A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast Our Special Guests Conan Crofoot, Brewer, Braxton Brewing Co.   Zac Carpenter, Co-Founder, Bad Weather Brewing Co. Mike Stuart, Hype Man, MadTree Brewing Co. Blake/Heather Niederhofer, Head Brewer/Partner Lone Pint Brewery Mike Bishop, Founder, Big Storm Brewing Co. Brewery Websites Braxton Brewing Co. Storm Golden Cream Ale http://www.braxtonbrewing.com   Bad Weather Brewing Co. Windvane Red IPA & Ominous Double Brown Ale http://www.badweatherbrewery.com MadTree Brewing Co. ThunderSnow http://www.madtreebrewing.com Lone Pint Brewery Tornado Shark Ale http://www.lonepint.com Big Storm Brewing Co.  Arcus India Pale Ale & Helicity Lager Pilsner   http://www.bigstormbrewery.com Credits Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta  

In This Episode Guest:  Ian Livingston, Information Lead and Photographer for The Capital Weather Gang and Co-Founder of USTornadoes.com Lightning Round:  Name that Storm Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricane Track vs. Intensity The team discusses the Tropical Storm Season Hype Train Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Ian Livingston, Information Lead and Photographer for The Capital Weather Gang and Co-Founder of USTornadoes.com Twitter: @islivingston www.ianlivingston.com www.ustornadoes.com Weather Fools Links Phil:  SpaceX Launchpad Explosion Dina:  Daily Mail Hurricane Gaston to Hit U.S. MJ:  Everyone Who Wanted to Believe in Hurricane Hermione Brady:  Man With Gunbrella WxResources Links Dina:  Weather Underground Phil:  iPhone Tripod for Slo Mo Video   Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening and

In This Episode Guest: Dominique Villela, Chief Marketing Officer, MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies Lightning Round: Hi or Lo Storm School with Brady teaches Sea Breeze TStorms The team discusses current congressional bill that may take away forecasting and alerting duties from the NWS and privatize them Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners Listener Questions and Comments Our Guest Dominique Villela is the Chief Marketing Officer for MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies.  MetLoop provides personal weather alerts for your specific residence or business. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metloop Web: MetLoop.com Congressional Bill to Limit NWS from Forecasting and Alerting Duties Washing Post Article – Congress is considering privatizing key roles of the Weather Service.  That’s a mistake. Weather Fools Links Brady: 10-day Tropical Storm Spaghetti Forecasts MJ: TV Meteorologist Screams On-Air at Spider WxResources Links M