Will it be a white Christmas in the UK? ❄️🎄

In this festive episode of the Square Raindrop podcast, hosts Jo Wheeler and Steff Gaulter sit down with etiquette expert Diana Mather to discuss Christmas etiquette, modern Christmas traditions, and how we really experience the holiday season today. From debating the chances of a white Christmas to navigating family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive social pressures, this episode offers insight, humour, and practical advice.

🎙️ Topics covered in this episode:

Will there be a white Christmas in the UK this year?

Traditional vs modern Christmas traditions

Expert advice on Christmas etiquette and manners

Hosting, gifting, and holiday expectations

Managing family dynamics during the festive season

Whether you’re searching for Christmas podcast episodes, advice on holiday etiquette, or thoughtful conversations about Christmas traditions, this episode of Square Raindrop is perfect for the festive season.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations on culture, etiquette, and modern life.

Let me know in the comments if you've ever placed a bet on a White Christmas.

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In this lively episode of Square Raindrop, Steff and Jo dive into a dramatic shift in the long-range forecast — and why December suddenly isn’t looking as cold as many predicted. They break down what’s really going on, and look at what exactly is a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) and what the difference is between an absorbing and reflecting one.

From a weakening polar vortex to ocean drivers hinting at a colder second half of December, the pair unpack the science behind the forecasts in their usual friendly way. They also explore the risks of explosive cyclogenesis, why weather models don’t always agree, and how to interpret uncertainty that your phone’s weather app absolutely won’t tell you about.

But it’s not all clouds and sunshine, Steff's dishwasher caught fire, prompting a public-service announcement about smoke alarms and fire extinguishers you’ll be glad you heard! Plus Jo jumps in with more tales of household mishaps, as the two swap festive-season fears, advent calendar traditions, and whether gin-filled doors count as a Christmas essential.

If you’re interested in UK weather insight, storm forecasts, SSW explanations and a good laugh, this episode has a bit of everything. Settle in and enjoy Jo and Steff’s mix of expertise, chaos, and cosy pre-Christmas chat.

Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

#ukweather #weatherpodcast #SSW

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In this episode of Square Raindrop, meteorologists Steff and Jo break down the UK’s latest burst of dramatic weather — from incoming cold snaps to those wildly exaggerated “snow horror map” headlines popping up across social media. They explain what’s really happening with the clash between mild southern air and cold northern air, why Wales is dealing with serious flooding, and how a stalled weather front can drench the country for days.

But it’s not just forecasts — Steff and Jo dive into their own travel disasters too. Steff recounts a soggy, unexpectedly chilly trip to Argentina after packing for 35C sunshine, while Jo relives freezing holidays in France thanks to her optimistic summer wardrobe. The pair also chat about terrifying roundabouts in Oxford, getting lost in central London, surprise congestion-related fines, and the challenges of driving among bikes, buses and tiny street signs.

Along the way, they share winter prep tips, laugh about Christmas card chaos, passport mishaps, and the annual tradition of forgetting children’s festive photos until the last minute.

If you enjoy UK weather updates, flooding and cold-snap analysis, real-life travel mishaps, and the warm, funny chemistry between two Weather fanatics who know their stuff, this is the episode for you.

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This week on Square Raindrop, James Dodgson joins Steff and Jo from the beautiful (and occasionally hurricane-hit!) island of Bermuda to talk all things hurricanes, the Bermuda Triangle, and life in paradise...electric blankets included!

We dive into:

🌪️ How hurricanes form and why Bermuda is “hurricane central”

📉 Storm Amy’s record-breaking winds and pressure

🐴 Jo's slightly disastrous attempt at water-skiing

🌾 And Steff's brilliant idea to swap his lawnmowers for alpacas!

Plus, find out what the next named storm will be after Amy, and whether we’ll be meeting Storm Bram or Storm Dave before Christmas…

👍 Like if you love big weather chat

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💬 Comment below — would you survive a hurricane, or just stay inside with an electric blanket?

#SquareRaindrop #Podcast #UKWeather #HurricaneSeason #BermudaTriangle

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The hurricane season has just sprung to life — but what does that mean for us here in the UK and elsewhere around the world? 🌍

In this week’s podcast, we also ask:

🍎 Why is this the best year to be drinking cider?

🚗 Why do Volvo indicators sound like snapping branches?

🌦️ And of course, what’s coming up in the week’s weather?

Join us for another episode of Square Raindrop with plenty of weather chat, curious tangents and a good dose of fun.

👍 Like if you enjoy our weekly mix of forecasts and chatter

🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode

💬 Comment to share your own weather stories — or your theory on Volvo indicators!

#SquareRaindrop #Podcast #UKWeather #HurricaneSeason

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It’s a busy time for weather watchers!

We’ve got a storm on the way, but just how bad will it be? 🌬️ With warnings in place and the first names of the storm season announced, we’re asking: will Storm Amy make her entrance this weekend or will she keeping us waiting?

We also rewind to last weekend’s lunar eclipse – better known as the Blood Moon. Did you see it? Did WE see it? And if you miss it, what's the next eclipse to look forward to?

Then there’s the big seasonal question: will we get an Indian Summer this year? What actually counts as one, and is it still possible after all this unsettled weather?

Join Jo Wheeler and Steff Gaulter for the latest Square Raindrop Podcast – full of insight, chat, and just a little bit of fun.

Watch, enjoy, and if you've got a weather question you'd like answered, why don't you drop us an email at:

[email protected]

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🔥 How long will this heatwave last — and what’s next for our summer?

This week on Square Raindrop, Jo Wheeler and Steff are back with a hot (literally!) episode as the UK swelters in sizzling summer temperatures. We’re digging into the big questions on everyone’s mind:

• How long can this heatwave stick around?
• What does the long-range forecast really have in store — more sunshine or a soggy surprise?
• And which holiday disasters have Jo and Steff somehow survived this year?

Expect plenty of laughs, a healthy dose of weather wisdom, and the occasional tangent — from garden tennis in the heat to the little things that make or break a summer’s day.

Whether you’re loving the sunshine, hiding indoors with a fan, or daydreaming about cooler days, this episode has something for you.

#SquareRaindropPodcast #UKWeather #Heatwave #WeatherChat #BritishWeather

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📣 Our New Square Raindrop Podcast is OUT - Featuring the lovely Peter Gibbs 📣

This week, we’re joined by the legendary former BBC weather presenter to chat about:

❄️ Surviving in Antarctica

🔥 The hot topic of heat pumps

📺 And... when live TV goes a bit wrong — yes, the disasters you didn’t see!

Peter brings warmth, wit and tons of insight, so if you're into unexpected tales, TV bloopers or good old British weather, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, we take a look at three big stories making waves in the world of weather and climate:

☀️ Your Summer Forecast – What’s in store for the UK this summer? We break down the trends, signals, and what they could mean for sunshine seekers and staycationers.

💻 The Met Office’s New Supercomputer – One of the most powerful climate-focused computers in the world is coming online. What will it do, how will it help us forecast better, and why does it matter?

🌍 Geoengineering & Climate Control – From reflective aerosols to dimming the sun, we explore the growing interest in geoengineering and the ethical, scientific, and meteorological questions it raises.

Plus: the strange story of a lawnmower called Trevor. Yes, really.

#Weather #metoffice #SolarGeoengineering #SummerForecast

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This week’s skies are putting on quite a show — with dramatic thunderstorms rolling across the UK and Ireland. But did you know that in 1993, Russia tried to beam sunlight down to Siberia using a giant space mirror? That bold experiment is just one chapter in the fascinating story of geo-engineering.

In this episode, we explore:

⚡️ This week’s wild weather and the outlook for the next few weeks.

🇬🇧 How we celebrated VE Day and how terrible we both were at cycling.

💰 The £50 million government investment into geo-engineering trials — are there any parts of the scheme we can get behind?

From storm clouds to climate tech, it’s a journey through the past, present, and future of our skies.

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