Episodes

Sunday Apr 17, 2022
#155 - Storm Photographers of the Year
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
In This Episode
- Guests: Amy Howard, Alexis Maillard, Everrett Occhipinti - 2021 Storm Photo of the Year Contest Winners
- Atmosphere Weather App atmosphereweather.com/
- Titan U Minute - Which Lenses to Pick
- 5% Discount at helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our garage sale robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to trolls
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Our Guests
Amy Howard - 2021 Storm Photographer of the Year
- Enchantedwx.com
- Twitter: @enchanted_wx
Alexis Maillard - 2021 Storm Photo of the Year
- Alexismaillard.com
- Instagram: @alexismaillard.photographie
Everrett Occhipinti - 2021 Tornado Photo of the Year
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#weatherfools Links
- Cyrena - Golf Course Clubhouse Tornado
- Jen - QLCS Tornado Traffic
- Jen - Blizzard Driving in South Dakota
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we'll get to learn all about the amazing weather resources at COMET MetEd website with Tsvet Ross-Lazaro! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, April 28th. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE and watch the RAW recording or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Apr 03, 2022
#154 - Lamont Bain - Kinda
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
In This Episode
- Guest: Lamont Bain, Science Operations Officer, NWS-Flagstaff
- Atmosphere Weather App https://atmosphereweather.com/
- Tracker Chat - Weather Models
- Lightning Round - Price Is Right
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Brady's What Happens Next? - Brady shares some video clips and the Freaks try to determine what happens next
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Our Guest: Lamont Bain, Science Operations Officer (SOO) - NWS Flagstaff
Lamont Bain became the Lead Meteorologist at Fort Worth/Dallas before moving into his current role as Science Operations Officer (SOO) at NWS-Flagstaff. He is responsible for training the staff and keeping abreast of the latest meteorological/technological advances for research projects in the office. Lamont graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Meteorology and received his Masters in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alabama-Huntsville.
Websites and contact info for Lamont:
- Twitter - @LamonsterWx
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#weatherfools Links
- Cyrena - Man Poses as NWS Staff at Tornado Damage Site
- Dina - Hikers on Side of Volcano During Eruption
Brady's What Happens Next? Links:
- Tornado Passes in Front of New Orleans Cruise Ship
- TV Station Goes Live to Round Rock, TX Tornado
- Snow Squall Pile-up
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we have the winners of the 2021 Storm Photographers of the Year Contest! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, April 14th. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE and watch the RAW recording or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Mar 20, 2022
#153 - Bo Cole - Chunky Boi
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
In This Episode
- Guest: Bo Cole, Meteorologist - BoKnowsWeather
- Atmosphere Weather App https://atmosphereweather.com/
- Titan U Minute - Picking Between Two Targets
- Lightning Round - Does Bo Know Bo?
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- WX Resources - We share some amazing resources you might want
- Storm Chasing Games Gone Wild - Gamers doing crazy things in storm chasing video games
- Freak Fan Box
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Our Guest - Bo Cole
Otherwise known as BoKnowsWeather on social media for the last 10 years, Bo Cole has been in the social media realms working to change the way weather is delivered. He attended school for Meteorology at Mississippi State. Since then, he has had videos featured on all major networks, including ABC News, Weather Channel, Accuweather, The Weather Network, and several more! He interned for WeatherNation when it was local in the Minneapolis area, under Paul Douglas and his team. Bo also does consulting for snow removal and landscaping companies.
Websites and contact info for Bo:
- Twitter - @BoKnowsWeather
- Instagram - @BoKnowsWeather
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#weatherfools Links
- Phil - Iran Flooding Bridge and Road with Spectators
- Phil - Storm Chaser Charged with Impersonating Officer
- Cyrena - Bad Weather Takes on Twitter
- Greg - Florida Motorcyclist Tries Crossing a Drawbridge
- Greg - Florida Waterspout Makes Landfall on Beach Goers
WX Resources Links
- Phil - Plotaverse photo animator app
- Phil - Dashboard 360 Phone Holder
- Cyrena - NWS Spring Safety Graphics
- Greg - GasBuddy.com
Storm Chasing Games Gone Wild Links
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we have NWS-Flagstaff Meteorologist, Lamont Bain! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, March 31st. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Mar 06, 2022
#152 - Melanie Metz - Twisted Sisters
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
In This Episode
- Guest: Melanie Metz, 2021 Storm Chaser-of-the-Year
- Atmosphere Weather App https://atmosphereweather.com/
- Tracker Chat - Chasing on a Budget
- Lightning Round - Family Feud Late Night Edition
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our garage sale robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when they responded to their trolls
- Freak Fan Box
Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks
Our Guest: Melanie Metz
Melanie had a passion for storms since she was a young girl living in Arizona. In high school, photography became her other love. She has been on the road with her camera every spring for over 20 years chasing tornadoes. Melanie was one of a pair of chasers on the WE Network "Twister Sisters" program. She was a chaser for Fox 9 News in Minneapolis. Her tornado photo graced the poster for the movie 13 Minutes. And recently, she has partnered with Girls Who Chase all while winning the 2021 Storm Chaser of the Year award capturing an astonishing 37 tornadoes last year!
Websites and contact info for Melanie:
- Melanie Metz Storm Chasing Website - melaniemetzstormchasing.com
- Twitter - @MetzStormMedia
- Instagram - @MelanieMetzStormChasing
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Tracker Chat and Tornado Trackers
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#weatherfools Links
- Phil - Jets Flying into Heathrow Airport During Storm Eunice
- Phil - Storm Eunice Brings Out Wind Skateboarding
- Phil - Storm Eunice Hits Pedestrians in the Netherlands
- Phil - Why You Shouldn't Name Winter Storms
- MJ - German Reporters Fighting Strong Winds
- Cyrena - Guy Laughing as His Truck Gets Engulfed by Storm
- Dina - Naked Cowboy Sings in Times Square Blizzard
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we have Minnesota Meteorologist Bo Cole of BoKnowsWeather.com! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, March 17th. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Feb 20, 2022
#151 - Jen Carfagno & Justin Snead
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
In This Episode
- Celebrating Women in Science Day and Black History Month!
- Guests: Jen Carfagno, The Weather Channel and Justin Snead, Storm Chaser/Photographer
- Drive Weather App https://driveweatherapp.com/
- Titan U Minute - Three Alternatives to Weather Models
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Porn Star or Storm Chaser - Can you guess if the sound clip is that of a Porn Star or Storm Chaser?
- Reveal of our next guest(s)…
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Our Guests
Jen Carfagno, On-Air Meteorologist - The Weather Channel
Jen Carfagno is an on-camera meteorologist with The Weather Channel. She earned her bachelor's degree in meteorology from Penn State University in 1998 and later that year, she joined The Weather Channel as a full-time forecaster and has been there ever since.
Websites and contact info for Jen:
- Twitter - @JenCarfagno
- Instagram - @jencarfagno
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Justin Snead, Storm Chaser and Photographer
Justin Snead is an established storm chaser and photographer who comes from the southeast United States. As a bi-racial traveling healthcare professional, his time in the operating room has taught him the patience required when it comes to forecasting and chasing severe weather.
Websites and contact info for Justin:
- Twitter - @DreadlockTvlr
- Instagram - @thedreadlocktraveler
- NFT Photographers - Justin Snead 2
Storm Photos of the Year Contest "Stormy's"
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#weatherfools Links
- Phil - 2nd View Beech Mountain Skiers Caught in Water Pipe Break
- Phil - Dallas Lamborghini Snow Pulling Guy in Basket
- Phil - No One is Hiring This Guy as a Meteorologist
- Cyrena - Flock of Birds Slammed to the Ground
- Greg - Small Dog Tries to Get Through Snow Drift
- Greg - Teen Rescued After Fall Through Ice
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we have the 2021 Storm Chaser of the Year, Melanie Metz in the studio with us! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, March 3rd. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Feb 06, 2022
#150 - Jamie Winterstern - Blow Your Wad
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
In This Episode
- Guest: Jamie Winterstern, Director and Writer of Supercell
- Drive Weather App Driveweatherapp.com
- Lightning Round: Groundhog Day Facts or F*^k No's
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Reveal of our next guest(s)…
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Our Guest
Jamie Winterstern, Director/Writer - Supercell
Jamie Winterstern is the director and co-writer of the upcoming storm disaster film, Supercell staring Alec Baldwin. Jamie became one of the youngest to direct, edit and produce an NBC prime time drama series (Siberia).
Websites and contact info for Jamie:
- Instagram - @hjwfilms
- Instagram - @brodystormtours
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#weatherfools Links:
- Phil - Beech Mountain Skiers Get Caught in Water Pipe Break
- Phil - TV Meteorologist Sees Bird in Sky View Shot
- Phil - Missouri Police Send Batman Message
- Phil - Reporter on Severe Storms Gets Hit by Car
- Kim - Elderly Woman Trying to Remove Fallen Branch
- Brady - Brady and Brad Discuss Winter Warnings
- Greg - Man Braves Snowstorm to Eat but Closed
- MJ from Listener - Lake Powell Microburst on Pontoon
- MJ from Listener - Boxing Boy Hit by Tsunami
- MJ from Listener - Minnesota Police Advise Shelter Under Overpass
- MJ from Listener - Motorcycle Driving Through Flood
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we are celebrating Women In Science Day with a returning guest from The Weather Channel, Jen Carfagno! We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, February 17th. Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available sometime soon after the weekend.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Jan 23, 2022
#149 - Interviews from the National Storm Chaser Summit
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
In This Episode
Interviews recorded January 21st and 22nd 2022 at the National Storm Chaser Summit in Midwest City, OK.
- Guest: Gabe Garfield
- Guest: Brandon Clement
- Guest: Daniel Shaw
- Guest: Emily Sutton
- Drive Weather App
- Guest: Josh Morgerman
- Guest: Tim Marshall
- Guest: Jeff Piotrowski
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Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Sunday Jan 09, 2022
#148 SFFP - Ginger Zee - Clap On, Clap Off
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
In This Episode
- Guest: Ginger Zee, ABC News and Good Morning America Chief Meteorologist
- Drive Weather App
- Discussion: Recent weather disasters and climate change
- Lightning Round: Guess the Infomercial
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our repurposed robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to trolls
- Reveal of our next guest(s)…
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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.
An acclaimed author, the Emmy Award-winning meteorologist releases her latest book on January 11th titled, "A Little Closer to Home: How I Found the Calm After the Storm".
Websites and contact info for Ginger:
- Twitter - @Ginger_Zee
- Book "A Little Closer To Home" on Amazon or shop your local bookstore
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#weatherfools Links:
- Phil - Looters get caught stealing from tornado stricken homes
- Phil - Nebraska wind storm topples 18-wheeler
- Phil - Washington drivers have trouble in snow
- Phil - Man walking with umbrella struck by lightning
- Dina - Fighting a wind storm
- Cyrena - Man breaks off ice (1:15)
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we will be LIVE at the National Storm Chasers Summit in Oklahoma City on January 21-22, 2022. You can still register in advance of the event at chasersummit.com or register to watch the virtual stream! We're scheduled to chat with speakers like Reed Timmer, Josh Morgerman, Brett Adair, Daniel Shaw, Tim Marshall and more! Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available sometime soon after the weekend.
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Friday Dec 24, 2021
#147 SFFP - Into The Storm Movie Commentary
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
In This Episode
- Storm Front Freaks Into The Storm Movie Commentary
How to Watch “Into The Storm” with the Freaks
Cue up the movie and we’ll count you down to push play so you can enjoy the movie with the Storm Front Freaks wild and factual commentary. Feel free to join us In our drinking game which you can download from the link below…
Storm Front Freaks “Into The Storm” Movie Drinking Game
Brought to you by the Drive Weather app
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Next episode records on January 6th with Good Morning America’s Ginger Zee. You can join us to watch LIVE by becoming a SFF Patreon member!
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox

Saturday Dec 11, 2021
#146 SFFP - Scott Dennstaedt - Mile High Club
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
In This Episode
- Guest: Scott Dennstaedt, Aviation and Weather Expert
- 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff
- Lightning Round: Airplane Disaster Movies
- #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Wasted Weather Clip - We scour the dark web and find the audio clips of our weather friends that were discarded due to the bottle
- Reveal of our next guest(s)…
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Our Guest: Dr. Scott Dennstaedt, Aviation and Weather Expert
Dr. Scott Dennstaedt was originally employed by the NWS as a research meteorologist. In the late 1990s, Scott earned his commercial pilot certificate and became a full-time flight instructor. In 2008, he founded AvWxWorkshops Inc. to teach general aviation pilots how to minimize their exposure to adverse weather. Scott is the co-author of Pilot Weather: From Solo to the Airlines and earned his PhD in Infrastructures and Environmental Systems from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Websites and contact info for Scott:
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#weatherfools Links:
- Phil - Toddler Face Plants in Snow
- Dina - TV Meteorologist Can't Get His Words Out
- Jen - Man Crawls Across Icy Street
Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode!
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Next episode we all get together to record our movie commentary for "Into The Storm". We'll be recording LIVE with our Patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks members on Thursday, December 16th at a special time of 8pmET/7pmCT while the audio podcast and drinking game will be released for Christmas.
Credits:
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues