Podcast appearances and mentions of John Gordon

Nathan Ratchford and John Gordon sit down with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs to discuss the foundations of steadiness, patience in training, and memorable hunting retrieves—including working dogs for the British royal family.https://mordorgundogs.com/Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's show comes to you from the 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville at the Von Braun Civic Center. Janice Bunting is the Executive Director of the NWA stops by first to talk to the panel.  She's pulled off an amazing event this year under trying circumstances.  Throughout the evening, other notable leaders in the weather industry will also stop by to chat with our panel about this year's meeting — sharing their insights, highlights, and what it all means for the future of meteorology. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Bob Baron and other sponsors of the Annual Meeting (04:20) Roadmap for the NWA going forward (07:30) Louis Uccellini talks about the initial NWA in the early days of the organization (27:00) Force multiplier nature of social media (45:00) Panel discussion with industry's leading digital meteorologists (59:00) Hand-drawn animations for the conference (01:06:00) Goals for the upcoming year in NWA (01:10:00) Cooperation with AMS (01:14:00) Nate Johnson discusses student support within the organization (01:26:00) Nate's IWT (Integrated Warning Team) takeaways (01:30:30) Dr. Chuck Graves stops by to chat with the panel (01:48:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:54:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:57:05) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - STAY TUNED!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1025: Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - James Aydelott photographed in back of patrol car Jen Narramore - Foghorn Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - A New Spin On Waterspout Forecasting (Published August 2014) John Gordon - A Waterspout Forecasting Technique Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - FCC Proposes Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist, climatologist, instructor, and now author.  She has a brand new book just released titled "Wilder Weather:  What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Weather, Climate, And Protecting What We Cherish".  In her book, she digs deep into Wilder's depictions of weather events and helps readers connect past weather to present weather.  She's worked at NOAA for over 23 years.  Dr. Barbara Boustead, it's great to have you on the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Introduction to Laura Ingalls Wilder and he r background (13:00) Entire Little House on the Prairie series (14:45) Analyzing 1880s weather records in Dakota Territory (19:00) Laurapalooza Conference (21:45) Weather in Wilder's other works (24:15) Further examples of Wilder's writings about weather events (34:30) Today's different climate from the era of authors like Charles Dickens (44:00) Climate is the past, present, and future (50:00) Encouraging teachers to use "Wilder Weather" in lesson plans (58:30) Weather folklore (01:00:00) Where can you order "Wilder Weather"?  (01:10:00) Tips for aspiring authors (01:24:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:11:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:12:50) E-Mail Segment (01:14:05) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1024: Alabama Weather Network Wilder Weather "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by Dr. Barbara Boustead Picks of the Week: Dr. Barbara Boustead - "The Beautiful Snow" by Cindy Wilson James Aydelott - Meteogram for Camargo, OK/90+mph winds Jen Narramore - Merry violent phenomenon in Morbihan on 2 September Rick Smith - Here's one of the first photos of a tornado ever Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - NWA 50th Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL John Gordon - ATR-72 nearly flipped over from 99 mph winds in Corsica John Gordon - Reagan's near-death experience in 1983 Bill Murray - "The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign" by Jon M. Nese and Jeffrey Harding James Spann - Sandblasted to Death: 1935 Labor Day Hurricane The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Kruser talks about the anniversary of hurricane Katrina with meteorologist John Gordon and the FCPS contingency fund with Matthew Vied from Fayette Co. Kids Matter in hour 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meteorologist John Gordon joins Kruser to talk about his experience flying into hurricane Katrina on the anniversary of the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Gordon LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver by JVC Broadcasting

WeatherBrains Episode 1023B is a deep dive into 2005's Hurricane Katrina.  It's hard to believe, but the tragedy is approaching its 20th anniversary. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain for this somber episode is the Curator of the Ground Zero Museum in Waveland, Mississippi.  She's a retired RN and was a former Nurse Administrator in New Orleans, LA.  Bernie Cullen, thanks for joining us. Guest Panelist and show veteran Mark Sudduth "The Hurricane Tracker" joins the panel's discussion by looking back at such a significant historical event, the technological challenges of twenty years ago, and looking ahead to the future.  He's a well known storm chaser and weather documentarian.  Thanks for your valuable insight on tonight's episode, Mark! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Robert Ricks and his pre-landfall Katrina doomsday forecast (04:00) Tropical Storm Katrina forms on August 23rd, 2005 (08:30) 2005 tech available to hurricane chasers vs today (08:45) Katrina's Fort Lauderdale, Florida landfall (11:00) Early Katrina prep in New Orleans (17:00) 1992's Hurricane Andrew and it's forgotten second landfall in Louisiana (29:30) Lack of accurate storm surge forecasting 20 years ago (40:00) Parallels with 1969's Hurricane Camille and its change of forecasted landfall point (53:00) Katrina vs Camille wind fields (58:30) Ground Zero Museum - contents, purpose and history (01:20:00) More TikTok nonsense (01:47:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:48:50) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:50:35) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1023B: Waveland's Ground Zero Museum Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Ray Caldwell, pitching for Cleveland Indians, struck by lightning on pitchers mound - 1919 Jen Narramore - Alabama Weather Network Daily Briefing! Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - "Children of Katrina (The Katrina Bookshelf)" by Alice Fothergill and Lori Peek John Gordon - Michelle Cowbourne on X Bill Murray - Katrina: South Mississippi's Story (Full Documentary on YouTube) James Spann - Robert Ricks - On The Ground During Katrina (YouTube) The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

WeatherBrains Episode 1023A is a preview of the upcoming 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL.  The meeting is only two weeks away from the date of recording (August 25th, 2025). Show veteran Kevin Laws joins us to dive into the upcoming NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville.  He currently serves as the SOO (Science and Operations Officer) of the Birmingham, AL NWS office.  Kevin, it's great to see you again. David from the Texas Storm Chasers also drops in to chat with the panel about what to expect at the meeting. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tropics remain quiet (02:45) Starting the dialogue of a changing business model (07:55) Baby steps toward progress in the field starting over 15 years ago (11:00) Gatekeeping and resentment among various sectors in meteorology (12:00) Objectives of the upcoming Annual Meeting (23:00) The outdated concept of TV market boundaries (36:00) NWA registration procedures (44:00) How do we define expertise in 2025?  (48:30) What will the broadcast transition look like moving forward?  (50:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment for this episode) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment for this episode) E-Mail Segment (No segment for this episode) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1023A: 2025 NWA Annual Meeting September 6-10th, 2025 Huntsville AL Alabama Weather Network Alabama Weather Network on Facebook Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Cool noon temperatures in Oklahoma Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - The OCS/Mesonet Ticker Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Foghorn The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

What are folks thinking? Email of the day segment with a lot of comment on things discussed, later syndicated talk show host JOHN GORDON joins me from Georgia, we talk the vote by mail Trump EO, can we stop the shutdown of Town Halls from disruption?

Fr. John Gordon joins Patrick to discuss Keeping the Faith through Challenges (4:02) - What is the purpose of Challenges in life? How does suffering sanctify us? (17:15) Joseph - I'm going through some anxiety and paranoia right now, but I'm a firm believer. I know I have a great faith in God. Right now as I'm going through some health issues, I pray to not worry, but I still have that fear. I know the evil is trying to work on me. How can I overcome it? (27:00) Break 1 How can we regulate our emotions when dealing with challenging situations? (31:32) Nancy - In 2017, I had been diagnosed with arthritis and other ailments. They didn't have my meds worked out well, and one night my left shoulder felt like a hot stabbing pain. I looked at the crucifix and said, 'Oh dear Lord, how did you ever carry that cross?' I heard a voice that said, 'I saw your face.' I learned you have to be very specific to God. I was in such awe. Then, the pain stopped and haven't had it since. (40:23) Cindy - I'm experiencing challenges with news about my dog. I'm a person of faith and have faith in the Lord, but what do I do when things like this happen in our lives? How do we know if it's a spiritual battle or God's will?

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, August 19, 20254:20 pm: Political Analyst John Gordon, host of The Truth with John Gordon, joins the show for a conversation about President Trump's push to end mail-in-voting.4:38 pm: Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform joins Rod and Greg to discuss how California issued a commercial driver license to an illegal alien who caused an accident while making an illegal U-turn in a big rig resulting in the death of three people.5:05 pm: Dave Davis, President and Chief Legal Officer for the Utah Retail Merchants Association, joins the program to discuss why Utah's gas prices are so much higher than neighboring states.6:05 pm: Congressman Mike Kennedy joins the show for a conversation about why he says it is unlikely Congress will pursue a way for illegal immigrants to remain in the country legally and will continue to focus on deportation.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professor of mechanical engineering and applied mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania.  He previously served as a principal scientist at Microsoft Research, where he led the development of Aurora.  This was the groundbreaking AI foundation model for earth system forecasting.  Dr. Paris Perdikaris, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. What is Aurora and the motivation for the program? (08:15) Practical experience and forecasting with tropical forecasting with Aurora (12:30) Success stories with Aurora (14:00) Convection-allowing models (CAMS) (17:15) Convective feedback problems with models (18:45) Emergence of the Google DeepMind ensemble and other AI models (20:00) Aurora's hardware architecture and its importance (23:30) Continuing need of physics-based models in the age of AI (28:00) Ethical considerations and biases in model training data (33:30) Role of US agencies and potential loss of funding (37:55) Communicating AI forecasts to the public and the ensuing ethical issues (42:30) Broad risks of using AI (44:30) Aurora business model (58:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:05:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:25) E-Mail Segment (01:09:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1022: Penn's Predictive Intelligence Lab Alabama Weather Network on Facebook Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Dr. Cameron Nixon on YouTube: Cell Mergers and Nudgers Jen Narramore - "Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991" by Thomas Grazulis Rick Smith - USA Jobs Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - Live Recon in the Atlantic Basin Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Weather Lab: Cyclones The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

John Gordon LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver by JVC Broadcasting

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist and veteran storm chaser who has documented tornadoes, hurricanes and supercells across the United States since 2015.  He has degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Oklahoma, where he operated a mobile radar under tornado research pioneer Dr. Howie Bluestein.  Trey Greenwood, welcome to the show! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a professional broadcaster and CEO of storm chaser Coaching, hosting over 200 episodes of the Chaser Chat Podcast since 2020.  He leads the company's mission to centralize storm chasing education through structured courses and a long-term membership model connecting learners with experienced coaches.  Gabriel Harber, thank you for joining us tonight. WeatherBrains veteran Sandy LaCorte also joins the panel to discuss the upcoming NWA Meeting 2025.  It's great to see you again, Sandy. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. End of dog days of summer; fall is on our doorstep (04:30) NWA Annual Meeting 2025 Huntsville, AL (07:30) Invest in others and pay it forward!  (13:00) Trey's first tornado chase in 2015 and the takeaways (33:00) Working with Dr. Bluestein in the field (36:00) What is storm chaser coaching and how did it come to be? (43:00) Bill Murray's first tornado intercept (48:45) No such thing as a bust when storm chasing in the field! (52:45) Driving etiquette/mob behavior ruining storm chasing (55:30) Risks/distractions/recommendations of storm chasing solo (01:11:30) Analysis of the economics of storm chasing (01:15:30) Oklahoma storm chaser license legislation (01:18:15) Role of drones in the storm chaser toolkit (01:22:00) Under-appreciated aspects of storm chasing (01:31:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:35:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:15) E-Mail Segment (01:38:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1021: Storm Chaser Coaching Gabriel Harber on X Alabama Weather Network on Facebook Picks of the Week: Trey Greenwood - Convective Chronicles on YouTube James Aydelott - Shea Gibson on Facebook: Mt. Pleasant, SC video James Aydelott - James Aydelott on Facebook: Meade, KS heat burst Jen Narramore - Mongolian supercells Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Official launch of the Alabama Weather Network Kim Klockow-McClain - Congressman Eric Sorensen on Defending Climate Science, Depoliticizing Weather and Bringing Scientific Rigor To Capitol Hill John Gordon - NWS ABQ - Heat Bursts Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Mount Pleasant PD on X: Lightning strike outages/delays The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's special Guest WeatherBrain is Evan Fryberger, who is an independent content creator and a weather communicator who has built a loyal following online.  He's a calm and informed voice in the ever-noisy world of weather streaming.  His no-hype approach stands out in an age of rising anxiety and clickbait.  Evan, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. New record low maximum for Birmingham, AL on August 4th at 77 (02:00) One week away from launch of Alabama Weather Network (05:30) Looking back at 9/11/2001 and Hurricane Gabrielle (19:30) Fighting clickbait and hype online (26:00) 2025 Mental health crisis (33:00) Storm chasing overcrowding and dangers on the road (43:30) Blurring lines and reaching saturation in the weather entertainment/streaming world (46:30) Approaching urgency and calmness during severe weather streams (53:30) National Integrated Warning Team meeting (01:04:00) Preparing for an active severe weather day as a streamer/content creator (01:09:15) When does Evan bring his dog on stream?  (01:19:00) Experiences with demonetization and copyright issues as a streamer (01:24:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:27:50) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:50) E-Mail Segment (01:31:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1020: Alabama Weather Network on Facebook Evan Fryberger on YouTube Evan Fryberger on X Picks of the Week: Evan Fryberger - SPC Mesoscale Analysis Pages Evan Fryberger - NASA Worldview Satellite Data James Aydelott - SPC Average Number of Tornadoes Per State By Month (All tornadoes 2000-2024) Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Tropical Storm Dexter Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - Coral Reef Watch Eastern Persian Gulf Regional Products Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Alabama Weather Network main site The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Simon Conway's interview with John Gordon during Tuesday's third hour.

Tonight is a late-summer unfiltered homegrown show from the panel, and it's an array of important topics, including the launch of the Alabama Weather Network.  The panel discuss its mission and vision moving forward.  The regulars deep-dive into other pressing topics like confusion over county warning areas, new information about the Texas flooding tragedy, and much more.  Thanks for listening! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Telling the stories from the perspective of storm survivors after major severe weather events (14:30) Introducing The Alabama Weather Network and its State-wide operation (16:10) Disturbing story about an emergency manager in early July Texas flooding tragedy (32:30) Appreciating Ben Luna and his contributions (37:30) Different cultures at different NWS offices (40:30) Issues with NWS County Warning Areas (42:30) Lessons learned from Texas floods (51:30) Hope is not a plan! (53:30) Warning fatigue fallout (01:03:00) Rainfall rates explained (01:23:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week - stay tuned!) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week - stay tuned!) E-Mail Segment (01:17:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1019: Alabama Weather Network on Facebook Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - FlightAware MiseryMap Jen Narramore - Mid-Year Recap and Chat With Storm Chasers - HurricaneTrack YouTube Rick Smith - After The Flood: Finding Hope In The Aftermath Troy Kimmel - Texas flooding: Kerr county's emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours, sheriff says Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - NWS Monsoon Stats Bill Murray - SPC Sounding Climatology Page James Spann - Weather Prediction Center (WPC) Home Page The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Obama Treason? Unpacking Gabbard's Explosive Claims Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's Director of National Intelligence, has unleashed a bombshell, accusing Obama-era officials of a “treasonous conspiracy” to sabotage the 2016 election. Her declassified report targets James Clapper, John Brennan, and James Comey, alleging they manipulated intelligence to smear Trump. Join John Gordon, host of The Truth with John Gordon, as he dissects the evidence, explores Obama's alleged role, and evaluates Gabbard's call for justice. Will this historic showdown lead to prosecutions? GUEST: John Gordon, a Mercer University Law School graduate, is a dynamic commentator and host of The Truth with John Gordon. A seasoned entrepreneur and former journalist in Macon and Atlanta, Gordon ran as a Republican for Georgia's Attorney General in 2022, earning Trump's endorsement. Known for his sharp legal insight and fearless pursuit of truth, he captivates audiences with bold, Trump-aligned perspectives on politics and justice. LISTEN AND WATCH THE TRUTH WITH JOHN GORDON https://johngordon.tv/ LINKS: X: @johngordontruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Hall of Fame Episode pays tribute to the legendary late broadcast meteorologist and industry pioneer Gary England, who passed away on June 10th 2025.  He was 85 years old.  We have three Guest WeatherBrains tonight to help us honor Gary England, who was a pioneer and a trailblazer in the field of meteorology.  Our first two Guest WeatherBrains appeared on Episode No. 946. First up is David Payne, who is the Chief Meteorologist of KWTV Channel 9 in Oklahoma City.  He replaced Gary England when he retired in mid-2013.  He is a native Oklahoman and an OU graduate and previously he spent 19 years at KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. Appearing second on the show is the morning broadcast meteorologist at News Channel 9 in OKC.  She's an OU graduate and has been at News Channel 9 since 2011.  She previously interned with Gary England for several years while she was a student at OU.  Lacey Swope, it's great to see you again. Last but certainly not least, we introduce Barbara Merckx, who is now the News Director for OU Nightly at the OU Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.  She previously worked with our very own James Aydelott at NBC 5 in Fort Worth, TX.  Thanks for joining us tonight, Barbara! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Lacey's experience with meeting and working with Gary England (10:30) Experiences working with Gary (25:00) Gary-isms (48:30) Looking back at 2013 El Reno, OK tornado (50:00) Importance of building rapport with the public as a broadcast meteorologist (01:14:00) Gary England paving the way for future generations (01:28:30) Warning process during devastating Texas floods (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:00) E-Mail Segment (01:32:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1018: David Payne on X OU Nightly on YouTube Meteorologist Lacey Swope on Facebook Picks of the Week: David Payne - Drummond charges Oklahoma City man for damaging TV station's weather radar Barbara Merckx - Willie Gillespie on LinkedIn James Aydelott - "Those Terrible Twisters And The Weather Of Oklahoma" by Gary England Jen Narramore - Guin, AL F5 Tornado Series Rick Smith - Oral history interview with Gary England: Oklahoma Mesonet YouTube Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Senate Report Kim Klockow-McClain - House Report John Gordon - HDSC World Record Point Precipitation Measurements Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

If everything is a scandal, nothing is a scandal. PLUS, John Gordon, host of the syndicated radio show The Truth with John Gordon, debates with Shaun if the Epstein list should be released or not, the connection between Epstein and our federal government, and the ability of the federal government to get away with everything...even murder. And Frank Gaffney, President of the Institute for the American Future, talks to Shaun about the normalization of the infiltration of our nation, the Shariah's endless wars with us, and the urgency for President Trump to get us out of the World Health Organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Gordon, host of the syndicated radio show The Truth with John Gordon, debates with Shaun if the Epstein list should be released or not, the connection between Epstein and our federal government, and the ability of the federal government to get away with everything...even murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's episode features TWO special guests! Our Guest WeatherBrain for tonight is an award winning journalist and author who's latest book "Cloud Warriors" was recently named one of Barnes and Nobles's best science and technology books in 2025 with a background in investigative and narrative journalism.  He brings a deep curiosity and perspective to the world of atmospheric science.  In researching his book, he traveled across the country embedded with scientists at the National Weather Service.  His book explores the shifting landscape of weather forecasting at a time that climate change, technical disruption and institutional uncertainty is shaking the foundations of our industry.  Thomas Weber, welcome! Our Guest Panlist is the lead meteorologist at the NWS forecast office in State College, PA.  He's got years of operational forecasting experience and plays a key leadership role in the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of forecasts for central Pennsylvania.  He's deeply involved in mentoring younger forecasters and helping to communicate critical weather information to emergency managers and the public.  He's also a graduate of Penn State.  Welcome to the show, John Banghoff! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Role/responsibilities of a NWS Lead Forecaster (11:00) Official "Cloud Warriors" book website (20:45) How early science/technology developed and shaped societies (22:30) Shift at the NWS forecast office in Caribou, Maine in the 60s/modern parallels (28:00) What is a NWS WFO and what does it do?  (29:45) Focusing on public service in journalism (44:30) Weather and its ability to be a great unifier (57:30) 2019 Beauregard/Lee County tornado research (01:16:00) Revolutions in weather forecasting (01:25:30) Fighting conspiracy theories and misinformation (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:44:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:46:45) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1017: John Banghoff on X "Cloud Warriors" by Thomas E Weber Picks of the Week: John Banghoff - "The Weather Gods Curse The Gettysburg Campaign" by Jon Nese Jeffrey J. Harding James Aydelott - Grand Canyon National Park James Aydelott - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Jen Narramore - PA Storm Trackerz Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - NOAA nominee Neil Jacobs testifies at confirmation hearing amid deadly Texas floods John Gordon - Pulse and Multicell Storms Conceptual Model Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Sarah Marsh Obituary The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In hour 2 Steak and Sandra talk more with John Gordon about the Hawks, Falcons, and leadership, and finding success.

Steak and Sandra welcome in best selling author and motivational speaker John Gordon to talk about finding success, motivation, and how they tie in to all sports.

In this uplifting episode of The Optimal Aging Podcast, host Jay Croft reconnects with longtime friend and positivity expert Jay Clark, principal of JC Charity Services and a John Gordon-certified trainer. Jay shares how a positive mindset is not just feel-good fluff — it's a practical, powerful tool for overcoming adversity, improving your health, and growing your business.You'll hear:How positivity fuels resilience and deeper client connectionsThe difference between “kumbaya” optimism and action-based faithWhy core values and knowing your “why” help prevent burnoutReal-world ways small business owners can implement positive leadershipHow storytelling creates magic in leadership and marketingJay also hosts the podcast Making Our World Better, where he highlights unsung heroes in the nonprofit sector. Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights for fitness and wellness professionals over 50.Guest Name: Jay ClarkBio: Jay Clark is a John Gordon-certified Power of Positive Leadership trainer and the founder of JC Charity Services. He draws from a rich background in professional sports and nonprofit leadership to help individuals and organizations develop positive, resilient mindsets through workshops, coaching, and storytelling.Links:Website: https://jccharityservices.com/Podcast: Making Our World Better

Tonight's episode comes on the heels of another horrific weather tragedy; a Texas hill country flash flooding event that killed at least 100 people.   This was a flash flood that we all fear - extreme rainfall, rugged terrain, and was a nocturnal event overnight on a holiday weekend.  It's a home-grown show among our panelists, and it's a critical topic about a historical weather event. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. 1978 Texas Flash Flood/Tropical Storm Amelia (03:00) What makes the Hill Country so susceptible to flooding?  (05:00) WEA Alerts issued before flash flood tragedy (12:00) Prior major flash floods that have plagued the U. S. (20:45) Returning to critical thinking about risk assessment and wading through the madness of social media (25:00) Exploring the role of NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist and the EMA coordination process (37:25) Difficulties of warning the public for flooding events/Call to action (50:30) Warning fatigue similarities with Severe Thunderstorm/Flash Flood NWS bulletins (59:25) Legacy and critical lasting importance radio/NOAA weather radio communication in an emergency (01:11:30) Modeling post-event reports from NTSB service assessments (01:15:00) First ever issued NWS Flash Flood Emergency (01:24:00) Political activist posts following tragedy/cloud seeding explained (01:33:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:47:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week - stay tuned!) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1016: Samaritan's Purse Responding to Deadly Floods in Texas Convoy of Hope Response to Texas Deadly Floods Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - James Aydelott on Facebook: Texas Flood Tragedy Discussion Jen Narramore - Samaritan's Purse/Convoy of Hope Texas Flood Tragedy Fundraising Campaigns Rick Smith - Cuts to NOAA increase the risk of deadly weather tragedies - Yale Climate Connections Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Wine Fish  John Gordon - July 23rd, 2020 Rainbow Wash Flash Flood Bill Murray - How one Texas summer camp successfully evacuated from the floods James Spann - James Spann on Facebook: Texas Flood FAQ and answers The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Gary Jeff hosts Jerry Dale, members of the VCAS organization, John Lott, John Gordon, and more on this Saturday night edition of The Nightcap.

Gary Jeff hosts Jerry Dale, members of the VCAS organization, John Lott, John Gordon, and more on this Saturday night edition of The Nightcap.

Tonight's guest joins us from Bonn, Germany — and from the far side of the clock, where it's 2 a.m. local time! Lars Lowinski is a seasoned meteorologist with international experience spanning Europe and New Zealand. He now works with WetterOnline, one of Europe's largest weather platforms, where he connects their U.S. business operations with German-based product development and training. He's also an avid storm chaser who's pursued Great Plains supercells and participated in the Hazardous Weather Testbed in Norman, Oklahoma. Lars has been a loyal WeatherBrains listener since 2008 — and we're thrilled to finally have him on the show!  Thanks for joining us tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Is tornado season over?  (02:30) Forecasting in the Southern Hemisphere and working with oil and gas industry (17:50) Compare/Contrast experiences in NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed (20:00) Importance of doing a thorough hand analysis before utilizing model data when assimilating forecasts (21:00) Discussing the European Severe Storms Laboratory (23:00) Importance of working together internationally/globally when communicating severe weather risks (28:00) Breaking down barriers in the science of meteorology through simple human interaction (35:00) Approaches/challenges in weather messaging across different cultures and languages across the world (35:30) Looking back at Lars's storm chasing experiences (45:30) Discussion of deadly July 1916 Austria tornado and it's experiences lost in history due to World War One (55:00) European severe weather warning process vs U.S. severe weather warning process (57:45) Weather-aware subculture in the United States (01:13:00) Rise of Digital Meteorologists (01:16:00) NWS budget update/analysis (01:29:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:26:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:28:00) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1015: Lars Lowinski Photography Picks of the Week: Lars Lowinski - Monster HP supercell in France (06/13/2025) James Aydelott - James Aydelott on Facebook: Three feet of rain in Tulsa, OK since January 1st/Wettest April 1-June 30 on record in Tulsa (Back to 1931) Jen Narramore - Lightning strike injures 2 at Northland HS soccer field in Columbus Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Earth's Clouds on the Move John Gordon - Kyle J Gillett on X: Panhandle, TX boundary collision John Gordon - Ronca-HohnWx on X: Memphis, TN boundary collision Bill Murray - Out James Spann - June 28th, 2025 Deuel County, South Dakota tornado The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Lawyers for Conor McGregor dramatically withdrew a bid to introduce new evidence in his civil rape case appeal. Evidence included allegations made by Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins – former neighbours of Ms Nikita Hand. Ms Hand's counsel John Gordon said his side was in ‘shock' at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. In her affidavit, Ms O'Reilly had claimed she was woken by sounds of “screaming and shouting” from Ms Hand's house. Looking from her window, she said she could see “Ste's arms moving up and down as if he was hitting Nikita”. “I also saw him moving his hips in a way that indicated to me that he was kicking her,” she claimed. In an affidavit, Ms Hand dismissed this account. "My ex-partner Stephen Redmond [known as 'Ste'] did not assault me on the night of December 9/10, 2018, and never assaulted me in the course of our relationship, or since," she said. "I don't want to speculate on why Samantha and Steven are making up these lies." Ms Hand's counsel John Gordon said his side was in “shock” at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. He said it was "not appropriate" to dress up the withdrawal of the application in such a way. The barrister said Ms Hand had been “put through the wringer” after the allegation, which she denounced as “lies”, was outlined in court and reported in the newspapers. Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to unpack a busy opening day in Conor McGregor's civil rape appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's show features an assortment of guests as we take a deep-dive into the National Weather Association - what it is, and why it matters.  In addition, we examine how the NWA is evolving in its 50th year.  We will talk about the NWA Road Map, the critical role of the NWA seals (both broadcast and digital), the power of professional service and volunteering, and the future of trusted weather communication in a changing media environment. James Jessel is a friend of the podcast and works with Guest Booking Officer Bill Murray.  He works for Pinnacle Communications Corporation as National Account Manager and joins us tonight as Guest Panelist.  James, it is good to see you! Becca Mazur is the 2025 President of the National Weather Association.  She's been active with the organization since 2014.  She works in Anchorage, Alaska, where she specializes in integrating new science, forecast methods and tools/operational forecasting.  She holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and Colorado State University. We are also honored to be joined tonight by Matt Beitscher, who is one of the lead meteorologists with the NWS in St. Louis.  He is the Commissioner of Committees for the NWA.  Matt, it's great to have you join us tonight! Kendra Kent also joins the gang tonight for our discussion and is the Chief Meteorologist Fox Carolina News in Greenville, South Carolina.  She is a long-time NWA seal holder and Emmy nominee.  She was named the 2024 South Carolina  Weathercaster of the Year.  She's also known for her community service and animal rescue work.  It's an honor to have you join us tonight, Kendra. Last but certainly not least in order of their appearance, Isaac Williams joins us from WANF-TV in Atlanta Georgia where he is a broadcast on-air meteorologist.  He was formerly the Chief Meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi.  He's also an instructor at Mississippi State and is currently pursuing his PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State.  Thanks for joining us, Isaac! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Memorable New England tropical systems this millennium (25:30) December 16th, 2000 Tuscaloosa tornado (29:00) Becca Mazur's most rewarding projects in meteorology (33:00) Notable professional challenges in meteorology (36:00) Difficulties of time management in a fast paced/digital world (39:30) Dr. George Fischbeck's legacy and passion for weather and its impact on James Jessel (46:10) How did James Spann get into the NWA/History of the NWA?  (01:06:45) Preparations for 50th Anniversary/Huntsville NWA meeting September 6th-10th 2025 (01:09:00) "A Brave New World" topic of discussion at NWA meeting (01:14:00) The RON (Research Operation Nexus) (01:18:00) Creation of the NWA Digital Seal/Bill Murray's inaugural Seal (01:21:30) NWA Roadmap Initiative (01:31:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:34:24) E-Mail Segment (01:35:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1014: 2025 Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL - National Weather Association National Weather Association on X Isaac Williams on X Matt Beitscher on X Kendra Kent on X Picks of the Week: Becca Mazur - Terrifying video of the deadly Enderlin, ND tornado James Aydelott - My Perfect Weather Jen Narramore - Cass County Sheriff's Office identifies victims in deadly Enderlin tornado Jen Narramore - Tornado kills three in upstate NY, including twin sisters Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - MetLink - Royal Meteorological Society Local Winds Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Brian Emfinger on X: Site of deadly tornado from east of Enderlin, ND The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In this bonus episode The Dancing Housewife shares her 2025 summer reading list. The list includes a mix of inspirational books, non-fiction, motivational works, and fiction. Highlights include 'Make Magic' by Brad Meltzer, 'The Coffee Bean' by John Gordon and Damon West, 'Destinations of a Lifetime,' and 'They Were Fighters' by Janina Kissler. For fiction, she recommends David Baldacci's thrilling series starting with 'The 6:20 Man' and 'The Steps Between Us' by Laura Gibbons Paul. Is there a title that interests you .Use the affiliate links below to grab a copy and help support the podcast. ·      Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed―A Little Self-Help Book of Hope for a Fulfilling Life by Brad Meltzer  https://amzn.to/44r35k0·      The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change by John Gordon and Damon West https://amzn.to/45yKPWZ·      Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places https://amzn.to/3T4Po3X·      They Were Fighters: Oral Histories of Jews Leaving the Soviet Union by Yanina Kisler https://amzn.to/4k2XBAO·      The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/4481Fts·      The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3ZD9hmn·      The Edge by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/44blhwW·      To Die For by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/4ehcSMY·      The Steps Between Us by Laura Gibbons Paul  https://amzn.to/4efUeF9 If you're enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or your favorite platform and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join ⁠⁠The Dancing Housewife Fan Club on Facebook ⁠⁠so you never miss an episode! And don't forget to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dancing Housewife Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more content.     

In the final installment of our Labrador Retriever series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and guest Craig Koshyk—a respected dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals—explore the breed's history coming back to North America. This episode explores the rise of field trials in North America, the influence of key breeders and trainers, and the legendary dogs—like King Buck—who left an indelible mark on the sporting world.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the creator of Durango Weather Guy Hyper Local Weather Blog that is an essential forecasting source for the residents of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado.  He's a former investment banker turned real estate agent and he taught himself meteorology.  He now delivers deeply personalized forecasts to nearly the entire population of Durango, Colorado.  Jeff Givens, welcome to WeatherBrains! Difficulties of predicting microclimates (14:15) Notable Iowa tornadoes (19:30) Creation of Durango Snow Lovers page (22:00) Forecast challenges in the San Juan Mountains (33:55) Changing snow patterns over the last few decades (37:30) Jeff Givens most memorable forecasts (44:30) Small town attachment to weather personalities (47:50) Veterans Day 1911 record high and low temperatures (01:17:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1013: Midland Weather Radio Durango Weather Guy Blog Durango Snow Lovers on Facebook Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Drumright, OK F4 Tornado - June 8, 1974 - Tornado Talk Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Trailblazing Oklahoma TV meteorologist Gary England dies at 85 Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - Out Bill Murray - Gary England on WeatherBrains 745 James Spann - Gary England's on WeatherBrains 443 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In Part 2 of our Labrador history series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and special guest Craig Koshyk—a dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals—continue their discussion with a focus on the breed's development in the United Kingdom. They examine how selective breeding refined the Labrador into a capable and reliable gun dog, the role of the British aristocracy in shaping early bloodlines, and how the breed began to gain popularity quickly across the United Kingdom.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the rising stars in the new wave of digital storm coverage.  His livestreams have gained national attention for their accuracy, clarity, and his calm demeanor under pressure.  He's part of a growing cadre of content creators that are changing how people experience severe weather in real time.  He also recently graduated with a degree in Meteorology.  Max Velocity, welcome to WeatherBrains! Also joining us is show regular and Birmingham NWS Science and Operations Officer Kevin Laws.  He brings extensive experience in the field and has an impeccable track record of keeping the public safe and informed when dangerous weather threatens.  Kevin, welcome back to the show! Friend of the podcast Ben Luna from Tennessee Valley Weather also joins us as Guest Panelist # 2 and participates in the discussion concerning severe weather coverage and changing methods of communication.  It's great to see you Ben! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Early history of Max Velocity's story (11:15) Challenges and philosophy for covering the entire country during severe weather (23:00) Differences of NWS Birmingham warning philosophy compared to other offices (24:45) QLCS warning inconsistency among offices across the country (26:45) Maintaining/sustaining energy and voice during long streams/severe weather events (30:30) Communicating information above and beyond what is available to the NWS (38:40) Local vs National coverage differences and tornado warning fatigue (40:45) Continuing issues/disconnect with the public and weather safety (01:02:30) Max Velocity's future and vision for the upcoming years (01:14:20) Regional differences in weather literacy (01:18:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:26:47) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:07) E-Mail Segment (01:30:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1012: Max Velocity on YouTube Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Max Velocity - 119 mph microburst NE of Midland, TX on 6/8/25 Kevin Laws - NWS: How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Rip Current James Aydelott - James Aydelott Team Coverage photo James Aydelott - Tornado Warnings by NWS office so far in 2025 Jen Narramore - KAKE original: Echoes of the Storm Rick Smith - New high-speed camera captures hail in free fall to improve public safety Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Bipartisan bill aims to restore NWS ravaged by cuts John Gordon - Iceberg Finder Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Caiden Dinkins photo of tornado damage to roof of KTXS 12 TV The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

The future of payments is shifting dramatically as consumers demand more options and businesses seek better ways to assess risk. John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, takes us deep into how bank account behavior data is becoming the missing puzzle piece in understanding consumer reliability beyond traditional credit scores.Gordon explains how ValidiFI sits at the critical intersection of compliance and fraud prevention, helping businesses meet NACHA's WEB debit rule requirements while gaining valuable insights into consumer payment patterns. By analyzing factors like bank account changes, previous negative balances, and account relationship patterns, ValidiFI provides powerful signals that predict payment outcomes and identify potential fraud before it happens.What truly sets this conversation apart is Gordon's perspective on consumer financial empowerment. He notes how payment preferences are evolving rapidly, with account-to-account transfers growing yearly and programs like Target's RedCard demonstrating the power of bank-account-linked payment methods. The conversation explores how real-time payment networks and non-credentialed bank verification are creating new opportunities for businesses to offer seamless, secure payment experiences that consumers actually want to use. Ready to rethink how you validate customer payment information? Listen now and discover strategies that go beyond basic compliance to deliver real business value while meeting evolving consumer expectations.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a show veteran and seasoned meteorologist known for cutting through the noise to clearly communicate impacts in a high-stakes environment.  He has experience in digital media and corporate forecasting.  His insights have earned praise from CEOs, traders and major media outlets like The New York Times and BBC.  Matt Lanza, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Diving into Space City Weather (15:15)  Takeaways from 2024's Hurricane Beryl (21:20) Long-term ramifications of staffing shortages at NOAA (31:30) Lanza article and NWS Jackson MS warning discussion (33:10) Unintentionally confusing the public when assimilating forecasts (44:20) Jackson, KY severe weather event (01:04:30) Max Velocity vs Ryan Hall severe weather coverage (01:10:25) Changing perspective in science communication (01:18:30) Job search mindset and tips to stand out with recruiters (01:23:45) Seasonal outlook discussion (01:33:06) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:36:52) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:18) E-Mail Segment (01:41:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1011: Matt Lanza on X Midland Weather Radio Space City Weather How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials Picks of the Week: Matt Lanza - WeatherTiger's Hurricane Watch Substack Matt Lanza - Eye on the Tropics Substack Matt Lanza - Balanced Weather Substack James Aydelott - Footage of tornado in Jilin Province, China Jen Narramore - Tornado experts share their perspectives on 1985 outbreak Jen Narramore - Tornado experts share their perspectives on 1985 outbreak - Clip from WFMJ 11pm News Rick Smith - CNN reporting NWS to hire 125 new staff Troy Kimmel - WeatherStar 4000+ Kim Klockow-McClain - FEMA staff baffled after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say John Gordon - The Cloud Appreciation Society Bill Murray - "On warnings, communication, Monday morning quarterbacking, or how Ryan Hall won me over, y'all" by Matt Lanza James Spann - Historical Hurricane Tracks The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Nathan Ratchford and co-host John Gordon welcome special guest Craig Koshyk, a passionate dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals. Together, they trace the early origins of the Labrador Retriever—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to its journey across the Atlantic. Craig brings his deep knowledge of sporting breeds to the conversation, unpacking the breed's original purpose, key historical figures, and the environmental conditions that shaped one of the most iconic hunting dogs of all time.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an award winning journalist and author who runs the New England Historical Society.  She's been sharing of New England's past since 2013.  With a background in reporting, she brings history to life through the lenses of food, travel, scandal, immigration, and weather.  She joins us to discuss their new book, “New England Weather: Historic Storms, Twisters, Floods, Droughts, Nor'easters, Hurricanes and Heat Waves.” The Landrigans explore how New England's wild weather has influenced history and shaped communities—from killer hurricanes to brutal snowstorms to legendary heat waves.  Leslie Landrigan, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Fetching aerial shots when needed after a severe weather episode (03:29)  1997 Jarrell, Texas tornado 28th anniversary (06:30) 1973 Centreville, AL tornado anniversary (9:40) Looking back at exceptional and extended New England 1965 drought (17:20) Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 (29:13) Importance of almanacs during Colonial era (39:09) Blizzard of 1978 (50:40) Maine Purple Fire Snowstorm of 1853 (01:03:32) 1953 Worcester MA tornado (01:09:00) 2011 Springfield MA EF3 tornado (01:15:40) Favorite weather folklores (01:26:00) Alabama tornado damage near Redstone Arsenal (01:33:30) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (01:42:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:34:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:36:50) E-Mail Segment (01:39:10)   and more! Web Sites from Episode 1010: "New England Weather: Historic storms, twisters, floods, droughts, nor'easters, hurricanes and heat waves" by Dan and Leslie Landigran Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - 2015 Keyhole Canyon Utah Flash Flood Tragedy James Aydelott - James Aydelott on Facebook: "Lightning strikes! In the sun, away from the rain" Jen Narramore - Tornado Talk: Springfield, MA EF3 tornado - June 1st, 2011 Rick Smith - Documenting and explaining a heat burst Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Climatic Change and Witch-hunting: the Impact of the Little Ice Age on Mentalities John Gordon - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Host John Gordon returns with a chance encounter turned memorable episode, featuring field trial trainer Hunter Hastings. Their story starts at a gas station in Crockett, Texas, where a shared love of retrievers sparked a connection. In this episode, they talk about off-season training—how to keep your retriever in shape, avoid heat stress, and stay ready for fall. Whether you're training for the field or just keeping your pup active, you'll find useful advice and a great conversation rooted in the DU community spirit.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon is joined by Paul McKinnon from Prince Edward Island to dive into the profile of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Paul shares his experiences training his dog, Jaxie. The conversation highlights the bond between a handler and their dog, the importance of solid training, and the joy of learning together. Tune in to hear insights about this remarkable breed and the dedication that goes into training them.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Geology from the University of Alabama, where he specializes in synoptic climatology, which focuses on the intersection of weather, risk, perception and public response.  His research focuses on how people interpret severe weather messaging; especially tornadoes and hurricanes.  He's also a key contributor to projects on warning communication.    Dr. Jason Senkbeil, welcome to WeatherBrains! Tonight's First Guest Panelist is a WeatherBrains regular and is the Science and Operations Officer at the NWS office in Birmingham.  Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you! Tonight's Second Guest Panelist is the Director of the NWS Operations Proving Ground.  He graduated with a Bachelor's in Geography at Arizona State University.  JJ Brost, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Baseball sized hail near Bowling Green (06:28) Weather literacy in the U. S. Southeast (09:28) Factors in geography in risk perception (10:41) Path direction of tornadoes (17:15) General public's lack of geographic awareness and its long-term effects (18:40) NWS BMX leads the Nation in FAR and POD (20:55) Two Dimensional map space vs Three Dimensional world space (27:50) General public interpreting text from a NWS warning polygon (35:20) Literacy issues with audiences when distributing a weather forecast (40:30) What does an Enhanced severe risk mean and why is it so difficult to forecast?  (01:03:00) Improving consistency with different NWS offices as DMAs dissolve (01:28:30) Parking under overpasses (01:53:00) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (Out this week) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:37:43) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:41:01) E-Mail Segment (01:42:38) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1009: Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Dr. Jason Senkbeil - "Geographical constraints on rapid comprehension of tornado warning information" by Dr. Jason Senkbeil Kevin Laws - NWS Heat Safety Risk Program Bruce Jones - Out James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Victims of Kentucky's recent severe thunderstorms/tornadoes Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - KAKE News on X: News Coverage Kim Klockow-McClain - Are Smartphones Creating A Loss of Spatial Awareness In Children? John Gordon - The man who's blindness, deafness, and baldness was cured by lightning Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Aaron Brackett on X: Lightning strikes a Newcastle, OK police cruiser The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host John Gordon continues his breed profile series with a deep dive into the Golden Retriever. He shares heartfelt stories about his own dog, Buster—a loyal companion for over three years—and introduces special guest Ann Everett, an expert recommended by friend and DU contributor Mark Atwater. Together, they explore the breed's history, temperament, field ability, and what makes Goldens such a favorite among hunters and families alike. Whether you're in the field or by the fire, this is a breed that does it all.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's episode is a homegrown show discussing a wide range of topics.  Notably, the panel discusses resume-building and interview skills in a changing world, the controversial topic of non-NWS issued watches and warnings, and so much more.  As always, our show is all about YOU.  Thanks for listening! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Mississippi flash flooding due to persistent upper low (06:00) Relationship between improved physical health and improved cognitive health (10:30) Importance of following your passion in life and in your career (18:30) Do you want to work for the NWS?  (19:45) Gift of perseverance and owning up to your mistakes, and learning from them (24:30) Critical importance of diversification in the weather enterprise (30:20) GIS is IN! (31:20) Write an attention-grabbing resume to stand out (37:00) Is it appropriate for a meteorologist or weather entertainer to issue their own watches and warnings?  (46:30) Issues with FAR (False Alarm Ratio) in the weather enterprise (01:12:00) Lightning is frightening (01:25:55) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (01:31:33) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:27:42) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:00 ) E-Mail Segment (01:30:55) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1008: Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - FAWN - Florida Automated Weather Network James Aydelott - JWISHstory: 1965 Palm Sunday tornado broadcast Jen Narramore - Ohio Roots Podcast Rick Smith - OUT Troy Kimmel - FOGHORN Kim Klockow-McClain - NSF Unidata Pause in Most Operations John Gordon - Quantitative intensity forecasts to Spc mesoscale convective discussion text and graphics Bill Murray - FOGHORN James Spann - James Spann: ‘Hold off on the rage' when he says Gulf of Mexico this hurricane season The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host John Gordon returns with a spotlight on one of his favorite breeds—the Boykin Spaniel. He's joined by Eric Grubbs of South Carolina and shares how a Boykin named Paw brought joy and purpose to his family's life during a time of transition. From their compact size and energetic spirit to their loyal hearts, discover why the Boykin is winning over hunters and families alike.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is author and researcher Kati Wylie Ray.  Tonight we learn about and discuss the devastating F4 tornado that struck Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 9th, 1927.  She's been on the Board of the Poplar Bluff Museum since 2001, and has been involved with the Butler County Historical Society since 1999.  She started researching the people who died in this tornado in 2017 and has written a book about the event.  Kati, welcome to the show! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Memorial for Poplar Bluff MO 1927 tornado (08:30) 98th anniversary of 1927 Poplar Bluff MO tornado (12:45) Tornado distance and path it took through Poplar Bluff (31:00) Opening windows and pressure equalization fallacy when preparing for an imminent tornado (36:50) Artifact collection from the tornado (50:45) Origins of funding to rebuild Poplar Bluff after the tornado (57:00) Differences in how fast news was spread and the mechanisms in the 1920s compared to today (59:20) Origins of the National Weather Service (01:03:00) May 5, 1933 Helena Alabama tornado (01:09:00) Emergency medicine in the 1920s (01:10:00) Mass exodus at the NWS (01:30:30) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (01:42:25) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:19:35) E-Mail Segment (01:21:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1007: Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Kati Wylie Ray - "Poplar Bluff Tornado: May 9, 1927" by Kati Wylie Ray Kati Wylie Ray - Poplar Bluff History Museum Bruce Jones - Flightradar24 App for iOS and Android James Aydelott - West Texas Mesonet on X: Seymour 3NW gusted to 106 mph James Aydelott - Dual Pol Images of the 5/3/99 Moore F5 Tornado Jen Narramore - May 31st, 1985 Great Lakes Tornado Outbreak - Tornado Talk Rick Smith - National Weather Service forecasting is more crippled than previously thought as hurricane season nears Troy Kimmel - Amid Oklahoma tornado season, scientists warn NOAA cuts could impact forecasting, public safety Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - National Weather Service Space Prediction Center: Coronagraph Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - National Weather Service on guard after threats to weather radars from militarized conspiracy theorist group The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain has a 25-year history in aviation. He is an experienced skydiver with over 700 jumps, a fixed-wing pilot with a seaplane rating, and a commercial hot air balloon pilot. His company, Champagne Sunrise, operates out of Meridian, Mississippi, and has safely taken hundreds of passengers on unforgettable balloon rides over the years.  Beyond commercial operations, he uses Champagne Sunrise for community outreach, including delivering letters to the North Pole for Santa with local schools and donating tethered balloon rides to the local children's museum.  During the week, he serves as the General Manager of Peavey Electronics, one of the largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional audio equipment in the world, with sales in over 136 countries. Additionally, he is a Board Member of the Balloon Federation of America (BFA).  Fred Poole, welcome to WeatherBrains! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Conditional severe weather threat in Nation's Heartland (01:00) Potential issues for severe thunderstorms on May 1st (04:30) Differences between base jumping vs sky diving (11:30) Base level weather knowledge needed for hot air balloon piloting (20:30) What it is like to ride in seaplanes (29:50) Utilizing Windy.com in aviation and hot air balloon piloting (34:30) Balloon chasing before the days of GPS (44:30) Hot air balloon designs/artwork/decorations (49:45) Fabric/materials used in hot air balloons (51:30) On-site weather operations/protocol for hot air balloon festivals (53:00) Hot air balloon safety precautions (58:15) Typical hot air balloon clientele and standard flight preparation (01:03:07) Hot air balloon instrumentation (01:06:30) Unique rides (01:15:00) Balloon Federation of America (01:17:30) Communication and radio equipment (01:21:45) Saint Louis University loses meteorology program (01:30:00) Importance of past analogs of severe weather events for assimilating public forecasts (01:31:00) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (01:33:25) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:26:15) E-Mail Segment (01:27:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1006: Midland Weather Radio Champagne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Rides Picks of the Week: Fred Poole - Windy.com Bruce Jones - La Plata Maryland April 28, 2002 Tornado Outbreak paper by Tim Marshall James Aydelott - Image of QLCS TDS in western Wisconsin/a> Jen Narramore - OTUS Project on X: NE Tornado Photo Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Tom Petty - Free Fallin' John Gordon - VWP Display and Calculations - VMP Paper by Jared Guyer and John Hart John Gordon - Vertical Wind Profile SAT Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Using lightning to monitor the extreme impacts of landfalling hurricanes -NSSL News The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Associate Professor at Villanova University, specializing in severe weather risks, societal impacts and hazard mitigation.  His research focuses on tornado and lightning exposure at large outdoor gatherings.  In addition, it focuses on urbanization effects on disasters and improving public safety strategies.  Dr. Stephen Strader, welcome back to WeatherBrains. Brandon Skalniak is a senior emergency management major at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He is passionate about all things weather, having gained an interest in the field when he stumbled upon the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers in second grade. Brandon loves weather history, and cataloging the country's significant weather events on radar is his main hobby.  Welcome to the show as tonight's Guest Panelist, Brandon! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Manufactured housing safety rules situation (17:00) National Manufactured Housing Database under construction (28:20) Secondary confirmation when warned with impending severe weather (45:00) Generalities on gender reaction to severe weather threats (48:30) Stopping flash flooding deaths and mitigating risk (53:40) Risk ranking metric developed by Dr. Strader (59:40) NASCAR lightning strike protocol (01:06:00) Tradeoffs when considering weather safety and proper procedure when in a warning (01:18:30) Further observations on tornado-related fatalities in mobile homes (01:23:00) Continued FAR in the industry and the fallout of these problems (01:25:00) Average lead-time of severe weather warnings (0 1:25:30) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio  (01:45:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:14) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:30:40) E-Mail Segment (01:31:55) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1005: Midland Weather Radio Brandon Skalniak on X Picks of the Week: Brandon Skalniak - Millersville AMS on X Brandon Skalniak - Millersville AMS on Instagram Bruce Jones - William Abner Eddy background James Aydelott - Doppler radar view of Madill Oklahoma tornado Jen Narramore - Deep Dive into Florida's Largest Tornado Outbreak - Hurricane Milton Rick Smith - Pat Hyland, CCM: Durant radar view of Madill Oklahoma tornado Troy Kimmel - US Weather Analysis Sites Restored After Funding Lapse Kim Klockow-McClain - Trump Administration Restores Funding for Critical Weather Data Centers John Gordon - A methodology for forecasting, heavy convection precipitation and flash flooding John Gordon - Comparison of the meteorological aspects of the Big Thompson and the Rapid City Flash Floods Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Storm Chase Archive The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.