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**Storm Front Freaks**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#14 - Guest: Jay Allen - Good Luck on Re-Entry! Nov 20, 2016

Show notes

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

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

#13 - Guest: Jon Erdman - Because 14 is Just Too Many! Nov 06, 2016

Show notes

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
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 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

#12 - Guest: John Belski - Say That in Your Interview Oct 23, 2016

Show notes

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 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

#11 - Guest: Reed Stough - Don't Drone and Drive! Oct 09, 2016

Show notes

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 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

#10 - Guest: Aubrey Urbanowicz - I Want my Baby Back Ribs! Sep 25, 2016

Show notes

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

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 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

#B3 - Storms are a Brewin': Weather Themed Craft Brews Sep 18, 2016

Show notes

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 http://www.braxtonbrewing.com

Bad Weather Brewing Co. Windvane Red IPA & Ominous Double Brown Ale http://www.badweatherbrewery.com

MadTree Brewing Co. ThunderSnow http://www.madtreebrewing.com
Lone Pint Brewery Tornado Shark Ale http://www.lonepint.com
Big Storm Brewing Co. Arcus India Pale Ale & Helicity Lager Pilsner http://www.bigstormbrewery.com Credits Opening/Closing Music: Andrew Slotta

#9 - Guest: Ian Livingston - It's Chasecation! Sep 11, 2016

Show notes

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 www.ianlivingston.com www.ustornadoes.com Weather Fools Links Phil: SpaceX Launchpad Explosion Dina: Daily Mail Hurricane Gaston to Hit U.S. MJ: Everyone Who Wanted to Believe in Hurricane Hermione Brady: Man With Gunbrella WxResources Links Dina: Weather Underground Phil: iPhone Tripod for Slo Mo Video
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

#8 - Guest: Dominique Villela - Insert Name Here! Aug 28, 2016

Show notes

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!
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! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta

#B2 - Aim for the Sky: Storm Photography Aug 20, 2016

Show notes

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 Lightning Trigger IV 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

#7 - Guest: Dr. Jay Hobgood - They Need a Hot Tub Time Machine! Aug 14, 2016

Show notes

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:

LSU Conducting Hurricane Evacuation Survey

Hurricane Deaths Articles:

Weather Fools Links Brady: Faulty Hot Tub Caused Deadly 2015 Fire MJ: Sian Welby’s Ghostbusters Weather Phil: Car Gets Sucked Up By Tornado WxResources Links Dina: RadarScope Brady: College of DuPage Weather Phil: Blitzortung Real-Time Lightning Map 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

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