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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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Nov 20, 2016
Nov 20, 2016
1 hr 15 min
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
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Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Nov 6, 2016
Nov 6, 2016
1 hr 15 min
In This Episode
- 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
Our Guest
Jon Erdmann, Sr. Meteorologist and Writer, The Weather Channel-Digital
Synoptic meteorologist with substantial experience in severe convective, winter, tropical, and extended-range forecasting. Focus on leveraging research & technology to create compelling, engaging content to communicate weather risk and perspective. Online and on-air segments both produced & executed. Particularly interested in weather research & consultation for forensic clients & weather risk management.
Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wxjerdman
Jon on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wxjerdman
Winter Storm Warnings Confusion
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
Jen: MODIS Today
Phil: Seasonality Go App
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Oct 23, 2016
Oct 23, 2016
1 hr 20 min
In This Episode
- 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
Our Guest
John Belski, Meteorologist, WLKY-TV in Louisville, KY and Author of Backyard Weather Folklore
John worked for WLKY in the 1980's and then for WAVE-TV in the 1990's until 2010. Over the years he received various awards. Among these were a Regional Emmy for severe weather coverage and a Special Service Award from the National Weather Service. He was recipient of the national Mark Trail Award from the National Weather Service for public education about weather radios. He was voted Best Meteorologist of Louisville and the Best of Kentucky numerous times by different publications. On the science end of the weather, John was the first meteorologist in the country to present a daily 14 day forecast. He was even invited to the White House to meet with President Clinton and Vice-President Gore for a discussion on global warming. On the fun end of the weather, John wrote a book titled, Backyard Weather Folklore.
Belski’s Blog (find links to the book here)
John on Twitter @JohnBelskiWLKY
John Belski on Facebook
Backyard Weather Folklore Book can also be purchased for $15 (includes shipping) through the mail at:
John Belski
WLKY
1918 Mellwood Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
Drowning Deaths in Hurricane Matthew
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
Kathryn: Earth.nullschool.net
Dina: Living Earth App
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Oct 9, 2016
Oct 9, 2016
1 hr 20 min
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
Reed Stough, Managing Partner, Rex Game Studios (Storm Quest Game)
Mr. Stough brings over 14 years of experience in programming, business analysis and project management to REX Game Studios®. His unique perspective in the area of Meteorology was developed as a child and he has been fascinated with the dynamics of weather and storms ever since. As a storm spotter with the National Weather Service he chased thunderstorms and tornadoes, further fueling his passion for Mother Nature's wrath. Reed has written many papers on how to forecast thunderstorm outbreaks and severe weather events.
Facebook: Storm Quest Game
Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather
Weather Fools Links
Brady: Twitter Hurricane Conspiracy
WxResources Links
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 25, 2016
Sep 25, 2016
1 hr 15 min
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
Aubrey Urbanowicz, Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV, and Weather Brains Podcast Panelist
Twitter: @WHSVaubs
Facebook: Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz
Lightning Education, Warnings and Fatalities Links
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Weather Kitty App
Brady: Man With Gunbrella
WxResources Links
Phil: StormTrack.org and StormTrack App for iOS
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 18, 2016
Sep 18, 2016
45 min
A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast
Our Special Guests
Conan Crofoot, Brewer, Braxton Brewing Co.
Zac Carpenter, Co-Founder, Bad Weather Brewing Co.
Mike Stuart, Hype Man, MadTree Brewing Co.
Blake/Heather Niederhofer, Head Brewer/Partner Lone Pint Brewery
Mike Bishop, Founder, Big Storm Brewing Co.
Brewery Websites
Braxton Brewing Co. Storm Golden Cream Ale
Bad Weather Brewing Co. Windvane Red IPA & Ominous Double Brown Ale
MadTree Brewing Co. ThunderSnow
Lone Pint Brewery Tornado Shark Ale
Big Storm Brewing Co. Arcus India Pale Ale & Helicity Lager Pilsner
Credits
Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Sep 11, 2016
Sep 11, 2016
1 hr 12 min
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
Our Guest
Ian Livingston, Information Lead and Photographer for The Capital Weather Gang and Co-Founder of USTornadoes.com
Twitter: @islivingston
Weather Fools Links
Dina: Daily Mail Hurricane Gaston to Hit U.S.
Brady: Man With Gunbrella
WxResources Links
Dina: Weather Underground
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
Aug 28, 2016
Aug 28, 2016
1 hr 8 min
In This Episode
- Guest: Dominique Villela, Chief Marketing Officer, MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies
- Lightning Round: Hi or Lo
- Storm School with Brady teaches Sea Breeze TStorms
- The team discusses current congressional bill that may take away forecasting and alerting duties from the NWS and privatize them
- Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples
- WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners
- Listener Questions and Comments
Our Guest
Dominique Villela is the Chief Marketing Officer for MetLoop-Precision Weather Technologies. MetLoop provides personal weather alerts for your specific residence or business.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/metloop
Web: MetLoop.com
Congressional Bill to Limit NWS from Forecasting and Alerting Duties
- Washing Post Article – Congress is considering privatizing key roles of the Weather Service. That’s a mistake.
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
- MJ: NWS Mobile Forecast Site
- Phil: ForecastAdvisor.com
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
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Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Aug 20, 2016
Aug 20, 2016
56 min
A Special Presentation of Storm Front Freaks Podcast
Our Special Guests
Mike Olbinski - mikeolbinski.com and on Twitter: @mikeolbinski
Brian Miner - bdminer.com and on Twitter: @BDMphoto
Jeremy Bower - facebook.com/jrbstormphoto and on Twitter: @jrbstorm
Episode References
VSCO App for iOS and Android
Slow Shutter App for iOS
Monsoon II - a film by Mike Olbinski
Vorticity - a film by Mike Olbinski
For more information about this episode and our normal bi-weekly show, visit www.stormfrontfreaks.com
Credits
Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
Aug 14, 2016
Aug 14, 2016
1 hr 16 min
In This Episode
- Guest: Dr. Jay Hobgood, Director of the Atmospheric Science Program at The Ohio State University and Hurricane Expert
- Lightning Round: Hurricane or Supermodel?
- Storm School with Brady teaches Hurricanes
- The team discusses Hurricane Evacuations and Deaths: Does the Public Really Understand What the Threat Is?
- Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples
- WxResources: Highlighting weather resources for our listeners
- Listener Questions and Comments
Our Guest
Dr. Jay Hobgood is an Associate Professor and Director of the Atmospheric Science Program at The Ohio State Univeristy specializing in studying hurricanes and tropical storms.
Twitter: @jayhobgood
Website: http://jayhobgood.com
Hurricane Evacuation and Threats Discussion
LSU Hurricane Evacuation Survey Article via WWL-TV:
Hurricane Deaths Articles:
Weather Fools Links
WxResources Links
Dina: RadarScope
Brady: College of DuPage Weather
Customizable ZoomRadar.com Map on StormFrontFreaks.com
Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode!
Download Remarks App on your iOS device and search “Storm Front Freaks” to listen to our podcast AND read behind the scenes comments. Also have direct access to the links we discuss on the show as well as news only for Remarks users!
Visit NIMBUS4.com for more information about the NIMBUS4 Severe Weather Detector.
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta