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Storm Front Freaks episodes

January 01, 2017 SFF #17 - You’ll be the Only Sober One!
• 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
1 hr 9 min
December 18, 2016#16 - Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Austin - First You Say It, Then You Do It!
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
NWS Birmingham Facebook Post
James Spann Medium.com blog
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 [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 20 min
December 11, 2016#15 - Guest: Tom Niziol - Damn, I'm Buoyant
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 [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 39 min
December 10, 2016 SFF #15 - Damn, I’m Buoyant
• 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
1 hr 39 min
November 20, 2016#14 - Guest: Jay Allen - Good Luck on Re-Entry!
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: [email protected]
Weather Product Review with Brett Ratner, PR Manager for www.acurite.com
Acurite Lightning Detector
Acurite Portable NOAA Weather Radio
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 [email protected] 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
1 hr 16 min
November 06, 2016#13 - Guest: Jon Erdman - Because 14 is Just Too Many!
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
What's Wrong with This Picture by Gary Szatkowski
The Day We Lost Atlanta by Rebecca Burns
http://www.weather.gov/bgm/WinterTerms
Weather Fools Links

Dina: Selfie Too Close to the Waves
Phil: FEMA requests recovery money back from Mississippi city

WxResources Links

Jen: MODIS Today
Dina: Winter Weather Decorder App
Phil: Seasonality Go App

Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!

We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!

Credits

Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 16 min
October 24, 2016#12 - Guest: John Belski - Say That in Your Interview
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

The Wx Social: Fine, Water Doesn’t Scare You? How About Ten Thousand Dollars? By Josh Eachus

Weather Fools Links

Dina: YouTube Funny and Weird Weather Compilation 2016

WxResources Links

Kathryn: Earth.nullschool.net
Dina: Living Earth App
Phil: 5-0 Radio Police Scanner App (iOS) (Android)

Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!

We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!

Credits

Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 21 min
October 09, 2016#11 - Guest: Reed Stough - Don't Drone and Drive!
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.

Web: www.stormquestgame.com AND Storm Quest Game Forum
Facebook: Storm Quest Game
Future of Unmanned Drones in Weather
www.dronepoweredsolutions.com
Weather Fools Links
Phil: The Weather Company Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Winds Video
Kam: TV Meteorologist Warns “And, your kids will die too.”
Brady: Twitter Hurricane Conspiracy
WxResources Links
MJ: iRonsnow Hand Crank Weather Radio
Phil: BaoFeng UV-5R Two-way Radio
Brady: National Hurricane Center Website

Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!

We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 21 min
October 09, 2016 SFF #11 - Don’t Drone and Drive!
• 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
1 hr 21 min
September 25, 2016#10 - Guest: Aubrey Urbanowicz - I Want my Baby Back Ribs!
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
Aurbrey Urbanowicz Blog
Facebook: Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz
Lightning Education, Warnings and Fatalities Links
2016 Lightning Fatalities
2006-2015 Lightning Fatalities Analysis
Longest Lightning Strike
Weather Fools Links
Phil: Weather Kitty App
Dina: Driving Through Flooded Roads Video
MJ: People Still Going in the Water During Hurricane Hermine Video
Brady: Man With Gunbrella
WxResources Links
Dina: Hurricane Tracker App for iOS
Phil: StormTrack.org and StormTrack App for iOS

Submit your questions or comments to [email protected] and we may read it on our next episode!

We’ll be at Indiana ChaserCon November 19!
Credits
Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
1 hr 16 min

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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.