Obsessed With the Weather

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Have you ever heard all of the bird songs as the daylight grows longer and the days get warmer and thought "Just what is that bird?" Join Steve for this fun and informative episode that will teach you 5 of the most common bird songs of birds found in the northeastern part of the United States.  You'll be identifying birds by song and calls before you know it!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve as he explains these two terms that are often being thrown around in pop culture as "trendy weather words" that most people fail to really take the time to understand.  He breaks down the Polar Vortex and explains what it is as well as the difference between Meteorological vs. Astronomical spring.   Happy Meteorological spring by the way!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve for this episode where he talks "all things" Nor'easters.  What are they?  When and where do they form?  Why are they so difficult to forecast?  He answers these questions and more about these truly remarkable storms that impact millions of people each fall, winter, and spring.  If you are a fan of big storms and want to know more, this episode is for you!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve as he interviews his friend, former student, and Widow's Walk Golf Course (Scituate, MA) Superintendent Ryan Cahill.  Ryan explains all of the incredible detail and work that goes into producing a top-notch golf course and how he works with the weather to make that experience so meaningful for all of the golfers that play the course.  A 2003 Scituate High School graduate, Ryan talks about, how what started out as a part-time job and now it has become his full-time passion.  He is awesome!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve as he interviews climate scientist Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatirck.  Dr. Perkins-Kirkpatrick creatively explains the major differences between weather and climate, how extreme drought impacts the earth's weather, and what the climate forecast looks like in the near future.  Her research on extreme heat and forest/bush fires is incredible and she explains all of the elements that go into the creation of these climate impacting events.  You will love her!  Enjoy!

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Join Steve as he interviews Research Meteorologist Dr. Elizabeth Smith.   Dr. Smith has done incredible research with the boundary layer of the lower troposphere and she explains exactly what that is and what her research is finding.  Growing up in a small town in West Virginia and being an outstanding student is part of her inspiring story of how she got to her job today; at the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, OK.  She is awesome!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve as he interviews world-renowned shark expert and Discovery Channel Shark Week star Dr. Greg Skomal.  Greg talks about all things sharks and how the weather has such an incredible impact on these amazing creatures.  He explains the shark tagging program and his role in collecting shark data and information over the last 30+ years.  His enthusiasm and passion for his work are contagious!  He is awesome!  Enjoy. 

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Join Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague; Whitman-Hanson Regional School District (Massachusetts, USA) School Superintendent Jeff Symaniak about all things snow days.  The process that goes into making "the call" has so many moving parts and information that most people don't even realize.  Jeff takes us through his process of snow days and other multiple ways that weather impacts schools.  He is awesome!  Enjoy! 

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Join Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague Dr. Joan Struzziero about something that impacts everyone, Seasonal Affective Depression.  Dr. Joan is incredibly engaging and offers some great insight into this all-important topic that impacts millions of people.  Beyond just feeling down, S.A.D. has signs and symptoms to look for in yourself and others.  You are certain to get some awesome takeaways and some ways to lessen the impact of this on you.  She's amazing! Enjoy! 

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Join Steve for this fascinating interview with Scituate Lighthouse keeper Bob Gallagher.  There are not many live/still manned lighthouses in the United States and Bob tells his stories of living in the heart of some of the wildest weather on the east coast.  Bob is a natural teacher and offers such a welcoming spirit to the amazing and historic Scituate icon.  Enjoy! 

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