Storm Front Freaks

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The Storm Front Freaks are a team of Meteorologists and Storm Trackers. Listen to “the most entertaining weather podcast” with exciting guests from the severe storms community.

Episodes

Saturday Mar 07, 2020

#100 Guests: Gary England and Rick Smith - Coronavirus, Too Soon?

Saturday Mar 07, 2020

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 Weather Service at Norman since 2002. Prior to that he served as a forecaster in Tulsa in 1997, and moved in 1999 to work in the Southern Region headquarters in Fort Worth. He received a degree from the short-lived meteorology program at the University of Memphis.

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Download the Drive Weather App and avoid the worst weather when you drive. Learn more at www.driveweatherapp.com

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the latest episode code: FREAKS at check-out for 10% off your entire order

To contribute or get the OUTBRK storm chasing video game at release and even get the option to participate in the beta version you can find their Kickstarter campaign (prior to March 24) at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/outbrkgame/outbrk-the-multiplayer-storm-chasing-experience

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 March 19th at 9pmET/8pmCT. We’ll be continuing National Weather Podcast Month with legendary storm chaser, damage surveyor and new Weather Hall-of-Famer, Tim Marshall.

Credits

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

Sunday Feb 23, 2020

#99 Guest: Tom Niziol - Penguins

Sunday Feb 23, 2020

In This Episode

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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.

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Download the Drive Weather App and avoid the worst weather when you drive. Learn more at www.driveweatherapp.com

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the latest episode code: PODCAST at check-out for 10% off your entire order

#WeatherFools Links:

Greg- Storm Dennis Plane Landing Video
Greg- Storm Ciara Plane Landing Video
Greg- Storm Ciara Man Tries to Swim in Waves
Phil- Golfers in Storm Ciara
Phil- Hurricane Harvey Contractor in Jail
Phil- Storm Dennis Phallic Shaped Warning
Phil- Turn Around Don’t Drown Twitter Video

Wx Resources Links:

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 March 6th at 9pmET/8pmCT. We’ll be celebrating our 100^th Episode in Oklahoma City with guests Gary England and Rick Smith!

Credits

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

Sunday Feb 09, 2020

#98 Guest: Ginger Zee - Can You Write About Ex-boyfriends Who Are Not Dead?

Sunday Feb 09, 2020

In This Episode

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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.

Follow Ginger on Social Media:

Download the Atmosphere Weather app and see the hourly weather forecast on a clock for a quick read. Learn more at www.atmosphereweather.com

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the latest episode code: STORM at check-out for 10% off your entire order

#WeatherFools Links:

Wx Resources Links:

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 February 20^th at 9pmET/8pmCT. Returning to the show to talk about the 150^th Birthday of the NWS is former Weather Channel Winter Weather Expert, Tom Niziol!

Credits

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

Saturday Jan 25, 2020

#97 Guest: Rick Reichmuth - Oh My God, It's Huge

Saturday Jan 25, 2020

In This Episode

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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:

For more information about AcuRite weather products, 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 latest episode code: SFF at check-out for 10% off your entire order

Download the Atmosphere Weather app and see the hourly weather forecast on a clock for a quick read. Learn more at www.atmosphereweather.com

#WeatherFools Links:

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 February 6^th at a special time of 7pmET/6pmCT. We’re celebrating Women in Science Day with ABC Chief Meteorologist, Ginger Zee!

Credits

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

Sunday Jan 12, 2020

#96 Guest: Josh Morgerman - Granny Porn

Sunday Jan 12, 2020

In this Episode

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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:

For more information about AcuRite weather products, 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 latest episode code: EPISODE at check-out for 10% off your entire order

Download the Atmosphere Weather app and see the hourly weather forecast on a clock for a quick read . Learn more at www.atmosphereweather.com

#WeatherFools Links:

Phil-ABC News on Twitter with Turkey Vehicles Sliding Down Icy Hill
Phil-Luke Dorris on Twitter with Iguana Watch in South Florida
Dina-Dozens of Cars in Russia Line Up and Fall Through the Ice
MJ-Charles Peek on Twitter shows Car in Ditch of Flooded Road in MS

Wx Resources Links:

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 23rd we have Chief Meteorologist at FOXNews, Rick Reichmuth. We record at 9:00pmET/8:00pmCT.

Credits

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

Saturday Dec 28, 2019

#95 Guest Parker Koppes - Feels Good in the Hands

Saturday Dec 28, 2019

In This Episode

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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:

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 entire purchase!

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the latest episode code: DOWNLOAD at check-out for 10% off your entire order

Download the Drive Weather App this winter season and find the safest time to leave. Learn more at www.driveweatherapp.com

#WeatherFools Links:

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 9th we have hurricane chaser and star of Hurricane Man, Josh Morgerman. We record at 9:00pmET/8:00pmCT.

Credits

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

Saturday Dec 14, 2019

#94 Guest: Amy Sweezey - You Ruined My Day At Disney

Saturday Dec 14, 2019

In This Episode

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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:

Find Amy’s Books at:

https://amysweezey.com/

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the latest episode code: FREAKS at check-out for 10% off your entire order

Download the Drive Weather App this winter season and find the safest time to leave. Learn more at www.driveweatherapp.com

#WeatherFools Links:

Wx Resources Links:

Dina-WeatherModels.com
Jen-Snow Joe Set of 2 Ice Dozer Scrapers
Jen-Heated Ice Scraper
Phil-Episode 93 Holiday Weather Gifts show

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 December 19th we have storm chaser Parker Koppes of Pawnee Storm Chasers to tell the story of how storm chasing saved his life. We record at a special time of 9:30pmET/8:30pmCT and the edited podcast released 12/29.

Credits

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

Sunday Nov 24, 2019

#93 Guest: Jay Bigam - Holiday Weather Gifts Show

Sunday Nov 24, 2019

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)

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2019 Holiday Weather Gift Ideas

MIDLAND RADIO (midlandusa.com)

KESTREL METERS (kestrelmeters.com)

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter $309.00-$399.00

ATMOSPHERE WEATHER and DRIVE WEATHER APPS

NETATMO (netatmo.com)

Netatmo Smart Home Weather Station $179.99

WEATHERMAN UMBRELLA (weathermanumbrella.com)

The Collapsible Umbrella $49.00

SANGEAN (sangean.com)

ACURITE (acurite.com)

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!

TORNADO TRACKERS STORE (tornadotrackers.org)

LIGHTNING TRIGGER (store.lightningtrigger.com)

Lightning Trigger LT-IV $369.00

Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use the code for this episode only: STORM at check-out for 10% off your entire order. Listen to future episodes of the show for the latest discount code!

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 December 12th with our guest Amy Sweezey, meteorologist at WESH-TV Meteorologist, Orlando and children’s book author. We record at a special time of 6pmET/5pmCT on our YouTube.com/StormFrontFreaks channel.

Credits

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

Sunday Nov 17, 2019

#92 Guest: Simon Brewer - We Offend All Kinds of People

Sunday Nov 17, 2019

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!

#WeatherFools Links

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 November 21st with our 4th Annual Holiday Weather Gift show and special guest, Turbulent Skies artist Jay Bigam. Records at 9pmET/8pmCT on our YouTube.com/StormFrontFreaks channel

Credits

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

Sunday Nov 03, 2019

#91 Guest: Dr. Kevin Kloessel - You Don't Want to Get Shingles

Sunday Nov 03, 2019

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:

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

#WeatherFools Links:

Wx Resources Links:

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 November 14th we have storm chaser and storm photographer Simon Brewer at 9pmE/8pmCT

Credits

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