Storm Front Freaks

In This Episode

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• Guest: Peter Slack

On May 31 2013 a very well forecast tornado event happened outside Oklahoma City near the community of El Reno. This day was special and tragic at the same time. Not only was this the largest tornado ever recorded, but due to its forecastability and proximity to Norman Oklahoma, it was also the most researched and documented tornado in history.

Sadly, the day took a tragic turn when 9 people were killed, including 4 storm chasers. Three of these chasers were Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras and Carl Young who made up the highly respected TWISTEX team. By anyones standards Tim Samaras would have been considered as a safe and experienced chaser. NOBODY expected Tim to be among the first storm chasers killed while chasing. It was unfathomable.

As mentioned, the forecast was consistent and quite scary. In fact, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma did such an amazing job of forecasting that when we looked at the models the day before and looked at the SPC’s forecast, we put a pin in the map at El Reno and actually spent the night prior to the tornado in a motel in the town.

The tornado ended up being 2.6 miles wide at its peak and there were radar indicated winds which peaked at almost 300 MILES PER Hour. Crazy. Officially the tornado was given a hotly debated rating of EF3 since after all, the EF scale is a measure of damage and not wind speed. Either way it was intense, dangerous and a day that none of us will ever forget.

For this episode, we have brought together everyone who was in our truck that day including the director of photography Peter Slack who was shooting the entire time and documenting our experience with El Reno and what could easily have been the end of our lives.

Here is how this commentary is going to work. We are going to play the video that Peter shot that day from the back seat of Flash, the Tornado Truck. I will stop the video at key decision making points and we will discuss our thoughts, and share some insight as to how and why we made the decisions we did. Facilitating the process will be our good friend Nick Schenher (NicktheBody) who was watching all of this unfold on our live stream. So if you would like to watch the video and see what we are seeing during this commentary, head on over to YouTube and visit my YouTube page by searching for Greg Johnson Tornado Hunter. You will find the El Reno video and you can watch and pause when needed.

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In This Episode

• Guests: Tornado Hunters - Greg Johnson, Ricky Forbes, Nick Shenher
• Tracker Chat - Chasing on a Budget
• Lightning Round: Film Title?
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Potty Mouth Forecasts - We scour the dark web for discarded weather forecasts due to fowl language

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Our Guests: Tornado Hunters - Greg Johnson, Ricky Forbes, Nick Schenher

The Tornado Hunters have a television series, chasing tours and a new podcast heard right here on the Storm Front Freaks Network titled El Ninos.  The Tornado Hunters are:

Greg Johnson- One of North America's top professional storm-chasers and serve weather experts.  He is also an accomplished photographer, speaker and workshop leader.

Ricky Forbes- Driver for the Tornado Hunters and also an accomplished web designer, snowboard coach, dirt biker, snowmobiler, and overall an adventure-seeking adrenaline junkie.

Nick Schenher- The driver and host for The Tornado Hunters storm chasing tours.  Nick has been chasing for over a decade.

• Follow Greg on Social Media @TornadoGreg
• Follow Ricky on Social Media @ForbesRicky
• Follow Nick on Social Media @nickthebody

Tornado Trackers are at www.tornadotrackers.org

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#WeatherFools Links:

• Greg - Boy Rescued from Ice on the Water with Fishing Pole
• Brady - Seagull Catching a Ride on Another Seagull
• Dina - Piece of Roof Slides Off on to Car
• MJ/Garrett - Lightning Strikes Tree with People Under

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Next Episode will be with Weather Brains original, Bill Murray.  Recording live for Patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks members on Thursday, May 13th at 9pmET/8pmCT and available on all podcast players Sunday, May 16th.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode

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• Guest: Alex Zerbe, the Zaniac
• We talked about Alex’s brush with death when a lightning strike hit very close. We wrote some jokes and Alex performed some tricks live.
• Frankie and Friends weather report.
• We watched two lightning strike videos in the video segment:
  • https://youtu.be/SOJWvlBQyuw 
  • https://youtu.be/3kZNv4rmyv4 

Our Guest: Alex Zerbe

Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is a two-time Guinness World Record holder. He has performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “Americas Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing. As well the Zaniac is the survivor of a lightning strike and some say that is where he got his awesome powers! Alex, welcome to El Ninos, the Tornado Hunters Podcast.

Follow Alex on –

• Web: alexzerbe.com
• Twitter:  @alexzerbe
• Instagram:  @professionalzaniac
• Facebook: @professionalzaniac

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Next Episode will be our El Reno Oklahoma Tornado commentary with special guest Peter Slack.

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In This Episode

• Guest: McCall Vrydaghs, Chief Meteorologist - WHIO-TV Dayton, OH
• Lightning Round: Weather Match Game
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Wx Resources - We share some amazing web sites, books, equipment and more!
• Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our robot interprets the real thoughts of our weather friends

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Our Guest: McCall Vrydaghs

McCall Vrydaghs was named Chief Meteorologist at Dayton Ohio’s WHIO-TV in November 2018. Since 2012, she has covered a variety of weather events in the Miami Valley including the 100-year-flood on I-70 in 2014, and the tornado outbreak of 2016. Most notably, on Memorial Day 2019, she tracked 15 tornadoes for nearly 4 hours as they ripped across the Miami Valley, included three EF3 tornadoes and one devastating EF4.  Vrydaghs earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology from SUNY Oswego.

Follow McCall on -

• Twitter:  @mvrydaghsWHIO
• Facebook:  @mvrydaghsWHIO
• Instagram:  @mcall_vrydaghs_whio
• Podcast: Search "Cloudy with a Chance of Podcast" on your favorite podcast app or visit www.whio.com/whio-radio/on-demand/cloudy-with-chance-podcast/

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#WeatherFools Links:

• Phil - Pensacola Beach Hotel Doors During Storm
• Jen - Florida Video of Severe Storm While on the Porch
• Jen - Ping Pong Ball Size Hail Under a Screen Porch
• Greg - Truck in Siberia Falls Through the Ice
• Brady - Top Golf in a Storm    

Wx Resources Links:

• Phil - Old School Weather Channel On the 8's on Your Laptop at Taiganet.com
• Jen - NOAA SciJinks Kids Weather Education Site
• Greg - Frankie MacDonald The Weatherman YouTube Site
• Cyrena - Sun/Solar Nader

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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Our Next Episode

Next Episode will be with The Tornado Hunters.  Fellow co-host, Greg Johnson, brings his chasing partners and co-stars of the TV series Ricky Forbes and Chris Chittick.  Recording Episode 130 live on a special day of Monday 4/26/21 at 9pmET/8pmCT with the podcast available to download Sunday 5/2/21.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode

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• Guest: Chris Bukowski from ABC’s the Bachelorette
• We talked about tornadoes, crypto currency and named Cubby’s baby.
• Frankie and Friends weather report. New characters Joey Only and Trey joined Frankie and Dylan
• We watched two tornado videos in the video segment:
  https://youtu.be/OEqJ2HKR5sE
  https://youtu.be/Rk5Y2biSpog 

Our Guest: Chris Bukowski

Chris Bukowski was a contestant on the 8th season of The Bachelorette. He returned in the 3rd season of Bachelor Pad where he was the runner-up. He returned for, and won, the 6th season of Bachelor in Paradise. He is the contestant from Bachelor Nation with the most appearances.

And now that we have the Bachelor stuff out of the way, Chris is also a business owner with three restaurants and a digital marketing agency. He into the world of Crypto Currency. He is a closet storm chaser who grew up in Illinois.

Looks like Gerrard Butler.

Follow Chris on –

• Twitter:  @chrisjbukowski
• Instagram:  @chrisjbukowski

Next Episode

Alex Zerbe who is a 2-time Guiness world record holder. Alex is a prop comedian who has been on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing. He was voted Seattle’s 3^rd best air guitarist and he is a survivor of a lightning strike. This episode will be available on April 25.

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In This Episode

• Brought to you by WeatherFlow's Tempest Weather Station where you can get $30 OFF when you use the code STORMFRONT at check-out
• Guest: Tornado Trackers (Gabe Cox, Jeff Mangum and Jeremy Hamann)
• Lightning Round: Family Feud-Late Night Edition
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Freak's Video Faves - We each share one of our favorite storm/weather videos
• Porn Star or Storm Chaser - Listen to these clips and guess whether they came from a Port Star or Storm Chaser

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Our Guests: Tornado Trackers

Tornado Trackers was founded in May 2013 when three friends created a joint twitter account to keep friends and family updated on chases. 

Since then, all three have worked together to maintain Tornado Trackers, both in the field and through social media.  Their footage has been broadcast on many networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, The Weather Channel, CNN and National Geographic.  They've also recently released the Tornado Trackers Podcast.

Follow Tornado Trackers on -

• Twitter:  @TornadoTrackers
• Facebook:  @TornadoTrackersATX
• Instagram:  @TornadoTrackers
• Podcast: Search "Tornado Trackers" on your favorite podcast app or visit TornadoTrackers.org

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#WeatherFools Links:

• Greg - Mountain Bike Snow Race Downhill
• Dina - TV Met Let's Kitler Slip By
• Cyrena - Weather Fails Compilation
• Phil - NWS Outages
• Phil - Coming Home to Tornado in Pelham, AL
• Phil - UAB Baseball Tarp and Grounds Crew

Freak's Video Faves Links:

• Greg - Basehunters Wright to Newcastle, WY Supercell Time Lapse
• Phil - Tornado Trackers Fort Stockton, TX Tornado
• Dina - Tsunami From Heaven

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 will be with McCall Vrydaghs, Chief Meteorologist at WHIO-TV in Dayton, OH to discuss Memorial Day 2019 Tornado Outbreak.  Recording Episode 129 live on Thursday 4/15/21 with the podcast available to download Sunday 4/18/21.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode

• National Weather Podcast Month
• Guest: Janice Dean, Sr. Meteorologist at FOX News/Fox and Friends
• WeatherFlow's Tempest Weather Station and get $30 OFF when you use the code STORMFRONT at check-out
• Tracker Chat "Camera Gear"
• Lightning Round: Family Feud-Late Night Edition
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Wasted Weather - We scour the Dark Web for weather segments that have been casted aside due to some intoxicated forecasters
• Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our garage sale robot interprets our weather friends after responding to their trolls

Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks

National Weather Podcast Month (search for these in your podcast app):

• B Squared Weather
• Carolina Weather Group
• Weather Brains
• Solid F2-Twister Minute-by-Minute
• Jet Stream of Consciousness
• What Is It About The Weather
• Chaser Chat
• Joe and Joe Weather Show
• When Did the Storm Begin
• Tornado Trackers

Our Guest: Janice Dean

Janice Dean joined Fox Network in January 2004.  She is the Senior Meteorologist for Fox News and can be seen weekday mornings on Fox & Friends.  

Inducted into the Punxsutawney Meteorologist Hall of Fame in 2017, she has also authored a series of children’s books titled “Freddy the Frogcaster”, her New York Time Best Selling autobiography, "Mostly Sunny" and just released a new book of inspiring stories titled "Make Your Own Sunshine". 

Follow Janice on:

• Twitter:  @JaniceDean
• Facebook:  @JaniceDean
• Instagram:  @JaniceDeanFNC

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Tornado Trackers can be found at https://tornadotrackers.org/

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#WeatherFools Links

• Greg - Video: Man Is Chased by Tornado
• Phil - Storm Chaser Car Hit by Carport Debris
• Phil - Colorado Snow Tubing Behind Truck
• Phil - Patio Video of Tornado in Front Yard         

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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• Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks

Next Episode will be with the Tornado Trackers (Gabe, Jeremy and Jeff).  Recording Episode 128 live on Thursday 4/1/21 with the podcast available to download Sunday 4/4/21.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode

• Brought to you by WeatherFlow's Tempest Weather Station and get $30 OFF when you use the code STORMFRONT at check-out
• National Weather Podcast Month
• Guest: Josh Morgerman, Hurricane Chaser and star of Hurricane Man
• Tracker Chat "Storm Chasing Duties"
• Lightning Round: Family Feud-Late Night Edition
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Freaks Video Favs - We share some of our favorite storm/weather videos
• Potty Mouth Forecasts - We scour the Dark Web for weather segments that have been casted aside due to some strong language

Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks

National Weather Podcast Month (search for these in your podcast app):

• B Squared Weather
• Carolina Weather Group
• Weather Brains
• Solid F2-Twister Minute-by-Minute
• Jet Stream of Consciousness
• What Is It About The Weather
• Chaser Chat
• Joe and Joe Weather Show
• When Did the Storm Begin
• Tornado Trackers

Our Guest: Josh Morgerman

Joshua Morgerman is an American businessman, storm chaser, and star of the Hurricane Man series.  Best known for his multitude of tropical cyclone chases, his storm chasing career began in 1991.  With no formal education in meteorology, all his experience comes from the chases. Morgerman has penetrated the inner cores of over 55 hurricanes and has been in 38 hurricane eyes.

Follow Josh on:

• Twitter:  @icyclone
• Facebook:  @icyclone
• Instagram:  @icyclone1

Tornado Trackers can be found at https://tornadotrackers.org/

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#WeatherFools Links

• Jen - New Zealand Tsunami
• Phil - Close Lightning Strikes Compilation
• Dina - Woman in "Daisy Dukes" Face Plants in Snow Bank

Freak Video Favs Links

• Greg - 2010 Andy Gabrielson Minnesota EF4 Tornado
• Phil - 2013 Skip Talbot El Reno Tornado Analysis
• Dina - Dog Sliding Down Snow Hill

Freak Fan Box

• Iceberg Close to Impacting Island

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!

• Twitter: @stromfrontfreak
• Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks
• Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks

Next Episode will be with Senior Meteorologist of FOX News, Janice Dean.  Recording Episode 127 live on Thursday 3/18/21 with the podcast available to download Sunday 3/21/21.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode

• Brought to you by the Atmosphere Weather app
• Texas Update from Patreon Member and Correspondent, Dan Wallace
• Guest: Jeff Piotrowski, Legendary Storm Chaser
• Tracker Chat "Storm Chasing Etiquette"
• Lightning Round: Discontinued Soda Pop
• Brady's What Happens Next - Guess what happens next on these weather videos
• #WeatherFools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
• Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to trolls

Check out our NEW Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks

Our Guest: Jeff Piotrowski

Jeff has become a storm chasing legend, documenting and filming well over 900 tornadoes, Hurricanes, ice storms, wild fires and every extreme of mother nature.  In 1994 Jeff received an Emmy award for "Day of Tornadoes" for his coverage of the Gainesville TX F2 tornado.  He currently is with Baron Critical Weather Intelligence and leads, with his wife, the Twister Chasers team.

Follow Jeff on:

• YouTube: Tornado Alley Video
• Twitter: @jeff_piotrowski

Learn more about the Atmosphere Weather app at atmosphereweather.com

Tornado Trackers can be found at https://tornadotrackers.org/

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Brady's What Happens Next Videos:

• Car Sliding Down Hill
• Car Dealership Flooding
• Roof Caving In

#WeatherFools Links:

• Phil - Alabama Sledding
• Phil - Texas Sledding
• Greg - Texas Interstate Walkers
• Greg - Wisconsin Truck Jumps Interstate Bridge
• Cyrena - Dallas Parking Garage Ice Car

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!

• Twitter: @stromfrontfreak
• Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks
• Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks

Next Episode will be with the Hurricane Man, Josh Morgerman.  Recording Episode 126 live on Thursday 3/4/21 with the podcast available to download Sunday 3/7/21.

Credits

• Opening Music: Brett Epstein
• Closing Music: Gabe Cox
• Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues