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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 01, 2017
Sunday Jan 01, 2017
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 music from Andrew Slotta and segment songs via JukeDeck.com
Our Guest
Kelley Williamson, Storm Chaser and star of The Weather Channel’s Storm Wranglers
Kelley Williamson has lived a full life. His careers have included farming, professional fishing, and bullfighting. His most recent career path? Storm Chasing. Kelley’s new show on The Weather Channel, Storm Wranglers in now showing!
School and Business Closing during Snow Storms
- The Atlantic - "The Fury of Flurries"
- Chicago Tribune "Lake County Closing Decisions"
- Education World
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
- Dina: Earth Now App
- Brady: Twitter Ed Vallee
Dr. Elizabeth Austin’s book “Treading On Thin Air”
Submit your questions or comments about Season 2.0 to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
- Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
- Weather Fools/Wx Resources Segment Music: http://Jukedeck.com
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
Sunday Dec 18, 2016
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 and the founder and president of WeatherExtreme Ltd. She is one of the foremost experts on the worldwide impact of weather and extreme weather. She is also regarded as one of the world’s leading forensic meteorologists, Elizabeth’s expert witness experience includes civil and criminal cases – state and Federal actions in the U.S. and Worldwide. She has worked and counseled on well over 1,500 cases –ranging from aviation, wildfires, auto accidents, agriculture, kite surfing, boating, avalanches, skiing accidents and tornadoes and hurricanes. Elizabeth has acted as personal advisor and climate & weather expert for such distinguished clients as NASA, Federal Express, Air France, Rockwell Collins, Time Warner, Southern California Edison, The United Nations and the Department of Justice to mention a few.
- WeatherExtreme, Ltd. Website: http://weatherextreme.com
- Elizabeth Austin Website: http://www.drelizabethaustin.tv/
Knowing Your Geography for Weather Forecasts and Storm Warnings
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Portland, Oregon Snowstorm Traffic & Drivers
MJ: UK Weatherman Points Out Phallic Looking Snowstorm
WxResources Links
Phil: Waze Smartphone GPS
Jen: Drought Monitor
MJ: CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Site
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
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 atmosphere scientist at Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, NY where he conducted scientific research from field studies through contract publications for atmospheric studies. Throughout his career, Niziol has authored several research papers and poster sessions on winter weather forecasting and has toured the country speaking at numerous meteorological conferences.
Snowflake Photos Webpage: www.buffaloflakes.com
Twitter: @TomNiziol
Facebook: @TWCTomNiziol
Winter Storm Forecasting of Snowfall Amounts
“Here’s What 5 Forecasters Are Saying About The Expected Weekend Storm” by Len Melisurgo at NJ.com
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Drivers getting towed because they were out driving in a forecasted blizzard
Brady: Driver caught at 110 mph in fog
Dina: High Tide drivers crossing a bridge in the UK
WxResources Links
Phil: SPC Storm Prediction Center Home Page (www.spc.noaa.gov)
Jen: Wildfire Incident Information System (www.inciweb.nwcg.gov)
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sunday Nov 20, 2016
Sunday Nov 20, 2016
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
Weather Product Review with the SFF Team
- Red Cross LED Flat Flashlight with Magnet
- Red Cross/Eton Blackout Buddy 2-pack
- Red Cross/Eton FR1 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert
- Red Cross Safety Tube
- Red Cross Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit
Weather Fools Links
Brady: Wildfires set by aspiring weatherman
Phil: Minister sentenced to jail for fraudulent use of hurricane funds
WxResources Links (what’s on our holiday wish list)
Mazz: Vantage VUE Personal Weather Station
Brady: Winter Weather Decorder App
MJ: Acurite Personal Weather Stations
MJ: DBPower Battery Jumper
Phil: 3DR Solo Drone Quadcopter with Go Pro Hero 4 Camera
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Now watch the unedited video of our recording, Storm Front Freaks Raw, on our YouTube Channel
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
- 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
Sunday Oct 23, 2016
Sunday Oct 23, 2016
- 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
Sunday Oct 09, 2016
Sunday Oct 09, 2016
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
Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
Credits
Sunday Sep 25, 2016
Sunday Sep 25, 2016
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
Lightning Education, Warnings and Fatalities Links
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
Credits
Sunday Sep 18, 2016
Sunday Sep 18, 2016
Our Special Guests
Brewery Websites
Credits
Sunday Sep 11, 2016
Sunday Sep 11, 2016
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