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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.
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Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
In this Episode
- Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com
- 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:
- Hurricane Man Series 1 on Amazon Prime
- @iCyclone on Twitter
- @iCyclone on Facebook
- iCyclone on YouTube
- @iCyclone1 on Instagram
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:
- Phil-Weather Prediction Center’s Winter Storm Severity Index
- Dina-Tornado Titans Storm Educational Videos
- Jen-AMS Weather Resources
- Jen-Osmo Pocket 4K Camera
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
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
In This Episode
- Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com
- 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:
- Phil-Houston Fire Department on Twitter makes too many saves in flood
- Phil-April Warnecke gets donuts delivered on air by scary clown
- Greg-Idiot on YouTube gets tongue stuck on metal pole
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
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
In This Episode
- Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com
- 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:
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: 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:
- Phil-NWS on Twitter and the Turn Around Jingle
- Phil-NWS-Caribou on Twitter Balloon Launch Loses the Radio Sonde
- Dina-Diecast Club on Twitter Video of Man Breaking Windshield While Chopping Ice
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
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)
Follow Jay on Social Media:
2019 Holiday Weather Gift Ideas
MIDLAND RADIO (midlandusa.com)
- XT511 GMRS Base Camp $89.99
- HH50B Pocket Weather Alert Radio $24.99
- ER310 E+READY Emergency Crank Weather Radio $69.99
- WR400 Deluxe NOAA Weather Radio $69.99
KESTREL METERS (kestrelmeters.com)
ATMOSPHERE WEATHER and DRIVE WEATHER APPS
NETATMO (netatmo.com)
WEATHERMAN UMBRELLA (weathermanumbrella.com)
SANGEAN (sangean.com)
- DT-800 AM/FM/NOAA Weather Alert Rechargeable Pocket Radio $60.00 Amazon
- PR-D12 AM/FM/Weather Alert Portable Digital Tuning Receiver $62.00 Amazon
ACURITE (acurite.com)
- ATLAS Weather Station with Lightning Detection $229.99
- AcuRite Access for My AcuRite Remote Monitoring $129.99
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)
- Tornado Poster $20.00
- Hurricane Poster $20.00
- Lightning Poster $20.00
- Weather Nerd Mug $14.99
- Weather Nerd Die-Cut Decal $5.99
LIGHTNING TRIGGER (store.lightningtrigger.com)
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
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!
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!
#WeatherFools Links
- Phil-Mike Seidel Twitter Video of Surfer on 46 degree Lake Michigan
- Phil-Global Calgary Meteorologist Jordan Witzel on Halloween
- Greg-Dan Robinson Video of Ice Drivers
- MJ-From Bill Mill: 2 School Busses Driving Through Flood Waters
- Dina-Natalie Shepard Twitter Snow Fail of Girl on Sled
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
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:
- Phil-Do you really think this is a satellite fallen from the sky?
- Phil-Violent winds in Edmonton leave window washers dangling from highrise
- Phil-Turn around don’t drown especially in a scooter/motorcycle
- Greg-Too close to the Dallas tornado
Wx Resources Links:
- Phil-Storm Analysis 101 Educational Videos from stormandsky.com
- Greg-Camera Easy at cameraeasy.ca
- Kevin-Event Safety Alliance at eventsafetyalliance.org
- Mark-SPC Mesoscale Analysis Operational EMC RAP
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
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
In This Episode
- Guest: Michael Koch, Storm and Hurricane Chaser
- Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon Information
- Lightning Round: Hurricane or Super Model?
- Indiana ChaserCon Information
- #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Weather's Believe It or Not-Strange but true weather stories
Our Guest
Michael Koch, Storm and Hurricane Chaser with Weather Going Wild
A long island native, Michael and his father Richard have shared a passion, thrill, and excitement for weather since Hurricane Gloria in 1985 when Michael was seven. They have been chasing storms side-by-side now for over a decade. Michael studied meteorology at the State University of New York in Oswego and can be seen chasing hurricanes, tornadoes and all kinds of weather in his blue Weather Going Wild truck.
Follow Michael on Social Media:
For more information about Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon visit midatlanticchasercon.com
Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 10% off your entire order
For more information about Indiana ChaserCon and to get the 20% registration discount visit indchasercon.com/sff
#WeatherFools Links:
- Phil-Dog Kept in Back of Pickup Down Highway in Snowstorm
- Phil-Twitter Video Japanese Filming Tornado from Top of Highrise
- Dina-Last Week with John Oliver Clip About the Business of Weather
- Brady-Extinction Rebellion Halts London Underground
Weather's Believe It or Not Links:
- Dina-Frost Flowers
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 October 31st we have Meteorologist in the Office of Emergency Preparedness at the University of Oklahoma, Kevin Kloesel at 9pmE/8pmCT
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
In This Episode
- Guest: Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS-Ft. Worth, Texas office
- Lightning Round: Disney Speed Round
- #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
- Wx Resources-Great websites, equipment, books, or other weather resources
Our Guest
Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS-Ft. Worth and Storm Chaser
Jennifer Dunn is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas. She has chased storms since 2005 while at Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelors degree in meteorology. Jennifer started her career as an intern at the NWS office in Corpus Christi before starting her professional career at the Ft. Worth office as a forecaster and in 2018 as the WCM.
Follow Jennifer on Social Media:
If you would like us to highlight your weather themed products or services on our 4th annual Holiday Weather Gifts Show in November, contact Phil Johnson at phil@stormfrontfreaks.com
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:
- Listener Contribution-Facebook Video of Public Bus Riders Going Through Flood
- Phil-Twitter Video of Davis, California Tornado Observers
- Phil-Twitter Video of Hummer Driver Going Through Houston Flooded Road
- Phil-Twitter Video of Semi Truck Driving and Floating Through Houston Flood
- Phil-Twitter Video of Pickup Truck Driving Through Mobile Flood
- Phil-Twitter Photo of Car Stalled In Mobile Flood
- Kim-Twitter Video of Montana Girl's Snow Leap
- Dina-YouTube Video of Houston Flood Puddle Falls
WxResources Links:
- Jennifer-NWS Jetstream Education Site (weather.gov/jetstream)
- Jennifer-NWS Warning Decision Training Division Site (training.weather.gov/wdtd)
- Phil via Listener-WeatherStar 4000+ Weather Channel at the 8's Site
- Dina-Weathernerds.org
- Kim-AMS Bookstore
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 October 17th we have Storm and Hurricane Chaser Michael Koch at 9pmET/8pmCT
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
In This Episode
- Guest: Andrew Blum, Author of "The Weather Machine"
- Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Favorite Chase Day Eateries
- Lightning Round: Trivial Pursuit
- #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 nasty social media trolls
Our Guest
Andrew Blum, Author of "The Weather Machine"
Andrew Blum is an author and journalist, writing about technology, infrastructure, architecture, design, cities, art and travel. As a magazine journalist, he has published dozens of feature stories in publications including Time, WIRED, Popular Science, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times. His previous book, Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet, was the first ever book-length look at the physical infrastructure of the Internet. His new book, The Weather Machine: A Journey Inside the Forecast, was published in June 2019.
Purchase "The Weather Machine" on Amazon
Follow Andrew on Social Media:
To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org
Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise. Use code: SFF at check-out for 10% off your entire order
To purchase tickets and learn more about the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon, visit www.midatlanticchasercon.com
#WeatherFools Links
- Phil-Chaser Convergence and Unsafe Driving Practices Threaten Research
- Phil-Classic Pick-up Truck Not Following Turn Around Don’t Drown
- Phil-High School Football Fans Wait Out Thunderstorm In Stands
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 October 3rd we have NWS-Ft Worth Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jennifer Dunn
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
In This Episode
- Guests: Chris White, Organizer of Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon and JT Cooper, Organizer of Indiana ChaserCon
- Tracker Chat with the Tornado Trackers – Diary of Hurricane Dorian Chase
- Lightning Round: Hollywood Squares
- #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
Our Guests
Chris White, Storm Chaser and Organizer of the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon
JT Cooper, Storm Chaser and Organizer of the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention
Chris White began chasing storms in May 2002. After retiring as a civilian in the Defense Department, Chris joined the Virginia Tech Severe Weather Field Course (aka the “Hokie Stormchasers”) as a volunteer from 2011 to 2018 and founded the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon in 2018.
Joseph (JT) Cooper is a meteorologist & Co-Owner at TDS Weather. He studied meteorology at the College of DuPage & Mississippi State University. JT has been a storm chaser for 17 years and is also the founder & co-organizer of the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention started in 2011.
Follow Chris White and the Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon
- Chris White on Twitter: @chrisvawx
- Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon on Twitter: @mchasercon
- Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon on Facebook: Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon
Follow JT Cooper and the Indiana ChaserCon
- JT Cooper on Twitter: @met_cooper
- Indiana ChaserCon on Twitter: @INChaserCon
- Indiana ChaserCon on Facebook: Indiana Storm Chasers Convention
*FOR A 20% DISCOUNT ON INDIANA CHASERCON REGISTRATION ($20) USE DISCOUNT CODE LINK: http://indchasercon.com/sff
To learn more about the Tornado Trackers visit them at www.TornadoTrackers.org
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:
- Kim-Twitter @JoelYoungTV Doing Weather Segment with No Graphics
- Phil-Twitter @tyler_vazquez Video of Florida Man Describing How Military Could Stop Hurricanes
- Phil-Washington Examiner Former Canadian Prime Minister Wishes Dorian to Strike Trump's Mar a Lago Resort
- Phil-Twitter @severeweatherEU Monterrey, Mexico Flooded Underpass
- Phil-KSN Dozens of Kansans Rescued in Arizona Park Heat After Warned Not to Go
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 September 19th we have author of "The Weather Machine", Andrew Blum
Credits
- Opening Music: Brett Epstein
- Closing Music: Gabe Cox
- Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues