Podcasts about Tony Rice

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.

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.

This week we feature guitar player Lucas White.  Lucas has had a very interesting career in bluegrass starting from the time he was a teenager in Texas.  We'll talk about his relationship with Tony Rice, working with the Zac Brown band while he was still a teenager, his work in Washington, D.C. advocating for musicians and recording engineers and his current band, Off The Rails.

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.

It's May 8th. Do you know where your tariff is? When the tariff winds shift, the Jacoby team is there to help you steer your strategy. Tune in to the latest episode of The Milk Check with special guest Will Loux from the U.S. Dairy Export Council, as we cover: Tariff tensions – How will ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China impact dairy exports? Shifting trade strategies – How are global buyers adjusting to new tariff realities, and where does the U.S. stand in this complex landscape? Innovation and adaptation – What moves should U.S. producers and buyers make to adapt and thrive amidst tariff uncertainty? Don't miss this conversation as we explore how tariffs are reshaping the dairy trade and what the future holds for U.S. dairy exports. Listen now to The Milk Check episode 77: Tariff talk with Will Loux from the U.S. Dairy Export Council Intro (with music): Welcome to The Milk Check, a podcast from TC Jacoby & Company where we share market insights and analysis with dairy farmers in mind. Ted Jacoby III: Welcome, everybody, to this week's version of The Milk Check. It is May 1st, 2025. Once again, we're going to revisit the topic of tariffs and international trade. And as everybody knows, it's a shifting landscape. We have a special guest today, Will Loux from the US Dairy Export Council. Will is Senior Vice President of Global Economic Affairs. Will, thanks for joining us today. Will Loux: Thanks for having me, Ted. Good to be on. Ted Jacoby, III: We also have some of our usual suspects. Mike Brown, VP of Dairy Market Intelligence, Miguel Aragon, our director of Latin America Cheese Sales, and Josh White, our VP of Dairy Ingredients, and Tristan Sellentrup. Thanks for joining us, guys. So Will, we're going to start in the obvious place. What is DC's attitude about everything that's going on in tariffs, especially with regards to dairy? Do you see anything changing anytime soon? Is there anything in the works? What's the landscape as you see it? Will Loux: There's a lot of uncertainty. We were talking about several different types of tariffs that are effectively going on because we have our bilateral relationship with China where we have very high tariffs both for products coming into the US and China has very high tariffs for our dairy products going out, but we also have the 10% universal tariff. We have the steel and aluminum tariff. We have the USMCA question marks between Canada, Mexico, everything else. So right, now I would say there's about four different tariff balls being juggled all at once. And as far as where we're going in DC, I think that's anyone's guess where obviously within national milk and the Export Council, very hard at work these days. Very grateful. Jaime and Shauna and Tony Rice on our trade policy team get to live this every day while I get to check out, I guess, what's happening in the markets. Ted Jacoby, III: There's been rumors that China and the US are talking and they're trying to work out some things that could lower those tariffs. What are you hearing? Will Loux: Good question. Right now, at least what we've heard is there are talks, at least attempting to. I don't know how far along these talks have gotten. When we look at the tariffs between the US and China right now, there probably needs to be some sort of path to de-escalation, but this is also something that when we had the first round of retaliatory tariffs between US and China, that lasted 18 months. So I personally don't necessarily expect this to change overnight. That would surprise me. There are a lot of things that would surprise me these days in DC, but I would expect this to be in for the long haul. Whether it stays at 125%, I don't know, but at the same time finding an off ramp for what seems to be at least somewhat of a strategy towards decoupling the US and China in a lot of ways continues to be at least very much forefront and li...

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.

Episode 56: Bullshootin', Tony Rice Pickin', and Backline's Katelyn IngardiaIn this episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show, we cut loose and had a good ol' time shootin' the bull about everything from banjos to biscuits. Josh treated us to a fantastic Tony Rice tune that's sure to make every flatpicker grin, and we had the pleasure of chatting with the always delightful Katelyn Ingardia from the Backline Bluegrass Band.Katelyn shared some behind-the-scenes stories from the road, her musical inspirations, and what's next for Backline. If you're a fan of powerhouse vocals and strong traditional-meets-progressive bluegrass, you won't want to miss this one.

On this episode we discuss our plans to bring the Hometown Bluegrass Show to life from the legendary Rosine Barn in Rosine, Kentucky — the birthplace of bluegrass music! In this special episode, Josh pays tribute to Tony Rice with a beautiful rendition of “All the Way to Texas.”We also sit down with one of the finest bass players in the business, and 2 time IBMA Bass Player of the Year, Vickie Vaughn, to talk about her musical journey, her new album, and her inspirations.

This Bitesize episode features a conversation I had with Wyatt Rice for a set of episodes in 2023 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tony Rice's 'Church Street Blues' album.Wyatt talks about his experience of playing on the sessions aged just 17, hanging out with Tony, the first time he saw an Ovation guitar at Tony's house and the track from 'Church Street Blues' he ended up playing backup on, even though he'd never played it before the tape started running.It was a really special interview to get to be a part of - I hoe you enjoy it.Here are the links to the full Church Street Blues episodes:- Part 1  - (inc. Tim Stafford, Wyatt, Alison Krauss, Bryan Sutton and Chris Eldridge- Part 2  - (inc. Bob Minner, Jake Eddy, Justin Moses and Scott Nygaard)- Wyatt (extended interview)Happy picking,MattSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Weather Communications Coach whose mission is to keep communities safe and help people live better lives through effective, viewer-focused weather communication. A four-time Emmy winner, Tim brings decades of major-market experience and was among the first in the nation to incorporate augmented reality into daily forecasts. Tim Heller, welcome back 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. Significant severe thunderstorm activity in West Virginia (01:10) Lack of relevant online weather content by local TV stations (08:00) Tech early adopters and its influence on the field (15:00) Death of newspapers and other products of a bygone era (17:10) Issues with corporate meddling in local meteorologist televised forecasts (25:50) How technical should a TV meteorologist be when giving a public forecast?  (31:00) Emotional toll of weather-related trauma (44:15) Four key lessons that broadcast meteorologists need to UNLEARN!  (48:00) Earning social media followers and how it has changed the business (50:30) Difficulty communicating certainty and timing for winter weather events (01:06:15) Emerging prevalence of AI in the weather community (01:10:00) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio (01:26:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:31:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:33:48) E-Mail Segment (01:34:50) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1004: Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Tim Heller - TV Weather Talent Coaching and Training - HellerWeather Bruce Jones - Weather maps from the night the Titanic sank James Aydelott - James Aydlott on Facebook: Blinded by extreme glare this PM? Jen Narramore - Ryan Hoke on X: Inside an EF3 tornado in Jeffersontown, KY last week Jen Narramore - Carried by hurricane waves, these tortoises were swept to Florida's Fort De Soto Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Weather station chief punished for drunk observations at Okinawa's Ishigaki airport Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - NOAA National Water Prediction Service John Gordon - April 1-6, 2025 Severe Weather and Flooding Bill Murray - Brandon Skalniak's Tornado Radar Museum James Spann - Extended Range Severe Weather Environment Forecasts 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 prolific author and Southern preparedness expert who has written over 75 novels that blend gripping survival scenarios with real world lessons drawn from his professional training in emergency management.  His work spans everything from tornadoes and hurricanes to grid-down solar flare events.  His storytelling offers a uniquely grounded, Southern approach to self-reliance and resilience.  Ron Foster, welcome! Tonight's Guest Panelist is Jared Rennie, research meteorologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information in North Carolina.  He's an AMS-certified consulting meteorologist who is passionate about data, accessibility, climate services and applying new technologies like AI and machine learning in the world of meteorology. 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. Cataclysmic flooding in Mid-South (02:30) Meteorologist fatigue after multiple day events (03:00) Senatobia, Mississippi tornado last week (06:30) What is a disaster-prepper?  (18:30) Prepper starter kit for beginners (20:00) How to purify water during a disaster (25:30) Living through 1979's Hurricane Frederic (34:15) Different perceptions of severe weather in the South compared to other regions (40:15) Internet dependency and society vulnerability (50:00) Carrington level solar events and appropriate reaction (01:02:00) Recommended basic survival kit (01:11:30) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio (01:34:42) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:16:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:50) E-Mail Segment (01:20:25) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 1003: Midland Weather Radio Prepper Fiction Survival: Your Source for Prepper Fiction Ron Foster on Amazon Jared Rennie on X Picks of the Week: Jared Rennie - Jared Rennie on GitHub Jared Rennie - CBS News on YouTube: How a small North Carolina town is recovering six months after Hurricane Helene Bruce Jones - Gainesville, GA/Cooper Pants Factory tornado on April 6, 1936 James Aydelott - Amish speedy repairs mentioned in NOAA Storm Survey Jen Narramore - Poplar Bluff History Museum Rick Smith - Balanced Weather on Substack Troy Kimmel - WFAA Y'all-itics Kim Klockow-McClain - KY family goes viral for burying van as storm shelter. ‘Country boys can survive' Kim Klockow-McClain - ‘Get rid of the whole thing': After Stitt ousts Mark Goeller, Forestry Services comment irks #okleg John Gordon - USGS Volcanoes on X: Mount St. Helens prank by WNAC-TV Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - NOAA's GOES-19 satellite now operational, providing critical new data to forecasters 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 fast-rising YouTube creator known for her deeply researched and emotionally resonant documentaries on high-end tornadoes.  Her channel goes beyond the radar and statistics in order to tell the human stories behind these devastating events.  Born and raised in East Tennessee, she combines strong narrative skills with a unique interest in global severe weather, particularly in undeserved regions like India and China.  Her work bridges science communication and empathy in a way that resonates with a new generation of weather enthusiasts.  Carly Anna, 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. Record highs in the South later this week?  (01:55) QLCS tornado hits Dothan, AL school (04:45) Origins of Carly Anna YouTube channel (15:25) 1997 Jarrell, Texas F5 tornado (17:00) Relationship between slow-moving weaker tornadoes and fast-moving tornadoes (31:50) Antecedent conditions prior to natural disasters (38:00) March 15th 2025 tornado in Plantersville (46:00) Recovering after tragic circumstances and providing the right answers (50:00) Average False Alarm Ratio (FAR) characterizations/solutions (56:30) Difficulties with QLCS tornadoes in less predictable environments (01:06:00) Inspiring future weather communicators/creators (01:14:00) Bruce Jones/Midland Weather Radio (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:58) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 1002: Midland Weather Radio Carly Anna Weather on X Carly Anna Weather on YouTube Two Storms Apparel Picks of the Week: Carly Anna - Record breaking pollen count reported in Atlanta today Bruce Jones - 3/31/23 Tornado Outbreak James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "Left-split anti-cyclonic mesocyclone (clockwise rotation) has a very large hail threat moving NNE into Mustang" Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Wisconsin 123F High Temp Error Kim Klockow-McClain - Mark Goeller post on Facebook over recent fire weather and damage in Oklahoma John Gordon - Weather History on X Bill Murray - National Disaster Survey Report: "Hurricane Eloise: The Gulf Coast" James Spann - James Spann on X: Tornado as seen from Dothan Regional Airport earlier this afternoon near Dale/Henry county line 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.

Send us a textSamson “Sam” Grisman has been surrounded by music his entire life. From a young age, he fell in love with the music played around him by family, friends, and especially his father, David.David, a multi-instrumentalist, has performed for decades with and/or alongside Peter Rowan, Red Allen, Maria Muldaur, Darol Anger, Doc Watson, Mike Marshall, Tony Rice, and Andy Statman.David has called his particular stylings “Dawg music,” embracing his nickname, “Dawg.” That nickname was first given to him by close friend and frequent collaborator Jerry Garcia.Music has been so prevalent in Sam's life that from a young age, he assumed everyone played music. He saw people's instruments as part of their personality, and he thought everyone was born with a proclivity towards their instruments.Though he has since realized that learning an instrument comes with time and practice, he has never lost what he considers a sense of duty to perform, and he wholeheartedly embraces the music he grew up around.David always encouraged his children to learn instruments, practice playing other people's songs, and work on original compositions to build their musical experience. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring the news and culture from peak to peak!If you want to be featured in the podcast, contact the host at media@themountainear.com!SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Subscribe at https://www.themtnear.com/subscribe!You can find us online by visiting https://www.themtnear.com!Find us on Facebook @mtnear!Share this podcast around!! Scroll near the bottom of our website's homepage or visit the podcast's main hub at https://themtnearpodcast.buzzsprout.com!You can contact our editor at info@themountainear.com!Thank you for listening!

It took a long time after I first read David Menconi's work to finally meet him, and longer still to sit with him for an extended conversation, but fortunately, the time has finally come. And if the saying “good things come to those who wait” applies here, if I was indeed waiting years for that Tuesday afternoon interview in late September 2024, then it is doubly appropriate now that our conversation sees the light of day in this podcast nearly another half a year afterwards. Decades after first reading his work, more than a year after first meeting him, and another stretch of months after interviewing him, now is the moment for all of this to come together. It all feels a bit fortuitous, a feeling which is echoed in our conversation, especially regarding the subject of David Menconi's latest book. David Menconi was a staff writer at the Raleigh News & Observer for 28 years, beginning in 1991, when the music scene in the region was exploding nationwide. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin and New York Times. His latest book is titled Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music. David Menconi spoke with me at the IBMA conference in his adopted hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, in a conversation which touches on the remarkable story of Rounder Records, a music label whose story, as David put it, is the kismet story. A label formed by three idealistic folkies fresh out of college, it went on to champion the music of artists ranging from Alice Gerard to Alison Krauss, from the Blake Babies to Billy Strings, and from Ted Hawkins to Tony Rice. David talks about the Rounder Records story, the current state of the music industry, the challenges faced by writers and musicians alike, as well as the significant history of bluegrass music in the city of Raleigh and the state of North Carolina and more, including music excerpts from Rounder Records artists like Norman Blake and George Thorogood in this episode Southern Songs and Stories. David Menconi Songs heard in this episode:Tony Rice “Monroe's Hornpipe”, from The Bluegrass Album Band, Volume 6“Tango Cool“ by Ted Gioia & Mark Lewis, from Tango Cool, excerpt“Ginseng Sullivan” by Norman Blake, from Back Home In Sulphur Springs, excerpt“Move It On Over” by George Thorogood & the Destroyers, from Move It On Over, excerpt“Away From the Mire” by Billy Strings, from HomeThanks for being here! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to everyone at the International Bluegrass Music Association for helping to make this interview possible, and to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

Send us a textDonna Hughes has written north of 500 songs.  She has released 6 albums, containing mostly original material. Nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2024 & 2025, for the SPBGMA Awards, her songs have been recorded & performed by Multiple Grammy Winner Alison Krauss & Union Station, Grammy Nominated Band-The Seldom Scene, Wyatt Rice's solo Album (with Vocals by Dale Ann Bradley & Russell Moore), Caroline Owens, The Snyder Family, Kati Penn, Kim Robins, Linda Lay, Wilson Banjo Co., Amanda Cook, Darren Beachley, A.J. Lee & The (Molly) Tuttles, Grass Country, Carlos & The Banditos, Nu-Blu & 2004 Country Colgate Showdown Winner Heather Shelley, as well as Bria Kelly of The Voice/America's Got Talent, Newtown, and various other Artists both well known & undiscovered, around the world.  Donna recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Award for her "Naomi Wise" Video at the Sunset Film Festival. She wrote the words & music for the Naomi Wise song, based on the life of a girl from her area, who died in 1808. The Video features Jenee Fleenor on Violin, who was awarded the CMA Musician of the Year for the last four years in a row (first female ever to win.) In 2014, Donna was awarded the "Key" to the City of Trinity, (where she resides), from the late Thomasville City Councilman Jesse Hill, as a gift of honor for all of her accomplishments.Donna's songs have been written about every subject from being stuck at Walmart, to dogs on chains.  She tries to balance life through song, from the spectrum of emotions life has to offer, from hilariously funny, to extremely sad.  Donna has judged Songwriting Contests & Conducted Songwriting Workshops around the Nation. Donna's career received a huge boost, when the Late & Legendary Tony Rice, approached her about producing an album for her, which he did, entitled “Gaining Wisdom.”Her next CD after that, “Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies,” was produced by the Late & Extraordinary J.D. Crowe. Donna's more notable appearances have included private performances for Race Car Giant Richard Childress; opening for David Bromberg at B.B. King's in NYC, playing the World Renowned Music Festival "Merlefest," playing The Bear Trap in Wyoming, The Ossippee Festival in Maine, the PBS  “Song of the Mountains" in Marion, VA, the PBS Program "Live from the Dennison Lodge" in Dubois, Wyoming, multiple performances at Bluebird Cafe & The Station Inn, both in Nashville, multiple times at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, opening for Marty Stuart at a Premier Dinner Club near Washington D.C. known as "The Birchmere." Donna has opened for many Country Stars such as Ricky Skaggs, at Dollywood, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush & Tony Rice on their solo Tours, Joe Diffie, Gene Watson, and numerous other popular, high profile venues.   Donna is an Award Winning Realtor in North Carolina, and enjoys spending her spare time on her Grandaddy's 3rd Generation Farm with her Belgian Horses, her Bassett Hounds, Beagles, other rescue Animals, and painting Barn Quilts.Check out our Special Episode featuring “Divided We Fall”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ha_duIn0wITop 5 Songs of Encouragement1) “One Less Dog In the Cold” by Donna Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLfkg-vxkMo2) “The Corona Virus Beer Song” by Donna Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAc82DPTNw3) “The Stable Song” by Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqyAmmEkVvI4) “Barbed Wire Boys” by Susan Wernerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpsF2wb6NmE5) “Picture in a Frame” by Tom Waitshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fphxDPTV2BwSupport the show

Tonight's WeatherBrains is a celebration.  Nineteen years and 1000 shows! We are looking back on our journey and celebrating all of these years together, and we wouldn't be a podcast without our most important asset - our listeners!  Tune in for this is a one-of-a-kind episode.  We are also excited to announce our new permanent Panelist, meteorologist John Gordon!  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. Montage of David Black's work on early WxBrains episodes (05:10) Happy 1000th Episode Greetings (09:45) Dancing With the Stats:  Most Guest Appearances (12:45) Favorite Clips From Listeners (14:30)  First Ever WeatherBrains 101 with Professor Peters (36:26) Former Panelist Kevin Selle Congrats (40:15) Marshall Shepherd Congrats (41:50) Favorite Panelist Guests (49:30) Tom Skilling Guest Appearance Recording (59:00) Thanking meteorologist Bob Baron (01:12:00) Looking back at Nov. 15th, 1989 F4 Huntsville tornado (01:12:45) NWS Birmingham Congratulates WeatherBrains on milestone (01:24:50) Remembering J. B. Elliott (01:31:00) Bruce Jones with Midland Weather Radio shoutout for show 1000! (01:49:50) Looking back at difficult/eye-opening subject matter (01:53:50) Meteorologist Ginger Zee Congrats Video (02:07:30) John Gordon introduced as new WeatherBrains Panelist (02:11:50) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (02:07:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 1000: Midland Weather Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) James Aydelott - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) Jen Narramore - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) Rick Smith -Foghorn (Just For This Week!) Troy Kimmel - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) John Gordon - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) Bill Murray - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) James Spann - Foghorn (Just For This Week!) 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.

Send us a textDonna Hughes has written north of 500 songs.  She has released 6 albums, containing mostly original material. Nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2024 & 2025, for the SPBGMA Awards, her songs have been recorded & performed by Multiple Grammy Winner Alison Krauss & Union Station, Grammy Nominated Band-The Seldom Scene, Wyatt Rice's solo Album (with Vocals by Dale Ann Bradley & Russell Moore), Caroline Owens, The Snyder Family, Kati Penn, Kim Robins, Linda Lay, Wilson Banjo Co., Amanda Cook, Darren Beachley, A.J. Lee & The (Molly) Tuttles, Grass Country, Carlos & The Banditos, Nu-Blu & 2004 Country Colgate Showdown Winner Heather Shelley, as well as Bria Kelly of The Voice/America's Got Talent, Newtown, and various other Artists both well known & undiscovered, around the world. Donna recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Award for her "Naomi Wise"Video at the Sunset Film Festival. She wrote the words & music for the Naomi Wise song, based on the life of a girl from her area, who died in 1808. The Video features Jenee Fleenor on Violin, who was awarded the CMA Musician of the Year for the last four years in a row (first female ever to win.) In 2014, Donna was awarded the "Key" to the City of Trinity, (where she resides), from the late Thomasville City Councilman Jesse Hill, as a gift of honor for all of her accomplishments.Donna's songs have been written about every subject from being stuck at Walmart, to dogs on chains.  She tries to balance life through song, from the spectrum of emotions life has to offer, from hilariously funny, to extremely sad.  Donna has judged Songwriting Contests & Conducted Songwriting Workshops around the Nation. Donna's career received a huge boost, when the Late & Legendary Tony Rice, approached her about producing an album for her, which he did, entitled “Gaining Wisdom.”Her next CD after that, “Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies,” was produced by the Late & Extraordinary J.D. Crowe. Donna's more notable appearances have included private performances for Race Car Giant Richard Childress; opening for David Bromberg at B.B. King's in NYC, playing the World Renowned Music Festival "Merlefest," playing The Bear Trap in Wyoming, The Ossippee Festival in Maine, the PBS  “Song of the Mountains" in Marion, VA, the PBS Program "Live from the Dennison Lodge" in Dubois, Wyoming, multiple performances at Bluebird Cafe & The Station Inn, both in Nashville, multiple times at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, opening for Marty Stuart at a Premier Dinner Club near Washington D.C. known as "The Birchmere." Donna has opened for many Country Stars such as Ricky Skaggs, at Dollywood, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush & Tony Rice on their solo Tours, Joe Diffie, Gene Watson, and numerous other popular, high profile venues.   Stay tuned, as Donna will continue to write songs & make records packed with original material. Donna is an Award Winning Realtor in North Carolina, and enjoys spending her spare time on her Grandaddy's 3rd Generation Farm with her Belgian Horses, her Bassett Hounds, Beagles, other rescue Animals, and painting Barn Quilts.“Divided We Fall” by Donna Hughes (video version)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTjqYPuQ_AUSupport the show

My guest this week is a legend of American string band music.When David Grisman raised his middle finger to MCA Records, after being  dropped for failing to meet arbitrary sales targets, he couldn't have known it would spark a 35-year musical revolution. As one of America's foremost, and best loved, mandolin virtuosos turns 80 this year, he offers a fascinating glimpse into the birth, evolution, and future of Acoustic Disc, the independent label he founded in 1990 that became a vital archive of American string band traditions, as well as home to over three decades of his own music.Grisman's journey from frustrated artist to label founder came at a pivotal moment in music history, as CDs were eclipsing vinyl and the digital revolution loomed on the horizon. He built his own studio, using gear he bought from the iconic 1750 Arch Studios, and Acoustic Disc was born. The label's early success—including Grammy nominations for its first two releases—established a blueprint combining Grisman's new compositions, collaborations with luminaries like Jerry Garcia and Tony Rice, and carefully chosen historical recordings.The switch from physical media to digital distribution liberated both Grisman's creative vision and business model."It's just too beautiful a concept to make one product and sell an infinite number without manufacturing anything," he explains. This shift allows him to release an album every month, including expanded versions of classic recordings with Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, and others. These "deluxe editions" offer fascinating insights into the creative process behind influential albums like Tone Poems, capturing not just the music but the conversations between master musicians at work.Whether you're a huge Grisman fan, dedicated bluegrass lover or just a fan of acoustic music at its best, Acoustic Disc's extraordinary catalog offers a gateway into America's rich string band traditions. Find out more at acousticdisc.com and, while you're there, sign up for their weekly newsletter to receive a free "Treat of the Week".For updates, follow David on Instagram and FacebookHappy picking.MattSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist at Bluewater Forecasting in Montgomery, Alabama.  He's got almost five decades of experience in the field, and formerly served as the Chief Meteorologist at WSFA-TV in Montgomery for 34 years, before transitioning to radio.  Rich Thomas, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Brooks Garner of FOX 35 TV in Orlando also stops by to discuss the tornado that made a direct hit on their studios on March 10th, where he covered the tornado live on air and warned his viewers, and in this case, his co-workers!  Brooks, thanks for hanging out with us.  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. Tornado hits FOX 35 TV studio in Orlando (06:30) Strong unexpected tornado hits Orlando in area that wasn't outlooked/forecasted for severe weather (12:00) Disc jockey/radio, and improving communication skills in order to transition to broadcast meteorology (25:45) Looking back at April 3-4, 1974 tornado outbreak (32:00) Major changes in broadcast television in the last 35 years (38:00) March 1st, 2007 Enterprise tornado analysis/When do we send children home from school during severe weather threats? (45:00) 4/27/2011 modeling analysis/Morning QLCS (47:00) Looking back at 2004 Hurricane Ivan's second landfall on Gulf Coast with same name (58:30) A day in the life of Rich Thomas (01:00:30)  NWS layoff rumors (01:35:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:15:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:20) E-Mail Segment (01:20:15) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 999: Midland Weather Radio Rich Thomas on X Rich Thomas Weather Network Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - "The New Richmond tornado of 1899: A modern Herculaneum" by Anna P Medley and Michael G Corenthal James Aydelott - Where Have the EF5s Gone? A Closer Look at the “Drought” of the Most Violent Tornadoes in the United States" by Anthony W. Lyza, Harold E. Brooks, and Makenzie J. Krocak Jen Narramore - Tornado Hits Fox 35 Orlando on X Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Everything Weather App by Cory Mottice Kim Klockow-McClain - Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak of February 5-6, 2008 Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - National Hurricane Center Products and Services/Update for 2025 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 and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

My guest this week is Tim Stafford, who joins me to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the best loved and most influential albums in bluegrass.'JD Crowe & The New South' was recorded in January 1975 and released in August the same year. Tim joins me to chat about what makes it such a milestone record in bluegrass, despite it not really being a bluegrass album at all in some ways. We chat about the musicians who made it so special, including the rhythmic magic Tony Rice and JD Crowe had; why Ricky Skaggs is potentially the greatest tenor singer in bluegrass; why you it's important not to underestimate Bobby Slone's role in the band and the Jerry Douglas break on this record that was so good all three singers forgot to come back in after it!Tim also tells me why the session almost didn't happen due to Tony cutting his hand and suffering from a bad cold, plus plenty more fascinating detail about the band and the making of this record.You can see the video Tim talks about (along with the wonderful hair and shirts!) on YouTube2025 is also a big anniversary year for Tim's band Blue Highway, who turn 30 this year. Fund out more at bluehighwayband.comHappy picking,MattSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Lead Forecaster for the Storm Prediction Center with nearly four decades of Federal service, specializing in severe convective storms and tornado forecasting.  He's a passionate storm chaser, researcher, and an advocate for weather safety.  He co-founded the Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology and remains an influencial voice in meteorology.  Roger Edwards, it is great to see you! 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. Roger's arrival at OU and opening horizons in meteorology (20:30) Connections between operations, research, and visual conceptualization (34:00) Importance of critical thinking in the science (35:00) Importance of growing, building, and passing on knowledge gained in the field of meteorology (40:30) Witnessing rapid progress of technology and applying that to visuals in the field (41:50) Trade-offs between improving technology and what it can show us and lead to development of theory (49:00) May 4, 2003 High Risk (01:01:00) Mesonets and scan strategies (01:05:00) Storm chaser responsibilities (01:12:00) Reduced funding and its impact on severe weather forecasting and research (01:17:00) Loss of institutional knowledge and looking forward (01:23:00) Memorable shifts at SPC (01:36:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:40:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 997: Midland Weather Radio Roger Edwards on X Picks of the Week: Roger Edwards - Al Moller - "The Zen of Weather Forecasting" James Aydelott - Pro tip: Gravity is a cruel hunter When there is a bare, wind-swept spot with no snow, it might be polished ice. Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Jamposium 2025 Troy Kimmel - Experimental Beach Forecast Webpage Kim Klockow-McClain - Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, Trump administration says Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Planetary Defense The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore 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 seasoned broadcast meteorologist and weather anchor at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for weather to his viewers daily.  His forecasting career has spanned nearly 30 years, taking him from the hurricanes of south Texas to the lake effect snows of Michigan, the tornadoes of the Ohio valley and yes, the hard to predict weather of the Pacific Northwest.  Rod grew up in Missouri and graduated from Mizzou. He later earned his certificate of broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State. Soon after, Rod earned the seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. He later served on the NWA certification board for more than five years.  Rod Hill, it's great to see you and thanks for joining us! 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. Figuring out the puzzle as a synoptic weather forecaster (18:30) Advice for TV meteorologists with job security concerns (25:30) Uncertainty for the future in operational meteorology (28:00) Where will traditional television stations be a decade from now?  (37:00) Current morale and level of fear and uncertainty in the NWS offices (53:00) Complexities of Pacific Northwest weather (01:02:30) Social media strategies (01:09:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:16:03) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:19:50) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 996: Midland Weather Radio Portland Weather - Rod Hill on YouTube Portland Weather Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Mount Washington Observatory records more than 160 mph wind gusts James Aydelott - Okie J's snowshoes on Facebook Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - NOAA: Meeting the Moment Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Pillow Shaker for Weather and Emergency Radios - SHKR100 Bill Murray - Natural Disaster Survey Report - Mississippi Delta Tornadoes of February 21, 1971 James Spann - New Study Exposes Gap in TV Station Online Weather Coverage Strategy The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This week we feature flatpicking guitar player Larry Keel.  We talk with him about bands he performed with during his early years leading to the formation of his own band the Larry Keel Experience.  We'll also talk about the many people who performed with him over the years, including such legends as Curtis Burch, Tony Rice and Vassar Clements. Additionally, we talk about the work he is doing on stage and in the studio this year with John Stickley.

Coach Lou Holtz and Tony Rice, Notre Dame's legendary quarterback, discuss faith, perseverance, and the leadership lessons from the 1988 National Championship. The post Chad Hennings | S2E2 appeared first on The Lou Holtz Show.

On this episode Tim and Josh kick off a new podcast season with some bluegrass music chatter, news and Josh plays an old Tony Rice song. They then chat with Jesse Meador and Kayce O'Neal of Kentucky Just Us band. From their incredible vocal harmonies to their masterful musicianship, Kentucky Just Us is making a significant mark on the music industry. Through their powerful songwriting and captivating stage presence, KJU shares their heart and soul in every aspect of their music, continuing to inspire audiences everywhere they go. Their innovative sound, which blends Country, Bluegrass, and Folk Music, shines in their brand-new single, “Homeward Bound.” Written and produced by band member Jesse Meador. Which we play at the end of the show.https://www.kentuckyjustus.com/https://banjobenclark.com/https://paigecapo.com/https://lakehouseinn.com/https://www.puckettsjewelry.com/https://www.customautoonline.com/

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the great grand-niece of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the Vermont farmer who first photographed snowflakes.  Sue Richardson, welcome to the show! Wilson Bentley was born on February 9, 1865 in the town of Jericho, Vermont. A farmer by trade, he attracted worldwide attention with his pioneering work in the area of photomicrography. Most notable in his life long work with rain, dew and frost, was his extensive work with snowflakes. On January 15, 1885 he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal. He would go on to photograph well over 5000 snow crystals (never finding two the same), and his documentation of this work advanced the study of meteorology in his time.  His photomicrographs were acquired by institutes of higher learning all over the world and his writings on these subjects were published in many journals and magazines including Scientific American, National Geographic and The National Weather Service Research Journal. In November of 1931, his book “Snow Crystals” was published by McGraw/Hill and is still in print today. Shortly after, on December 23, 1931, Wilson Bentley died at the family farmhouse in Jericho where he lived his entire life. Because of his wonderful work with snow crystals, he became affectionately know as “Snowflake” Bentley. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. January 10th snowstorm totals (02:00) January 15, 1885:  The world's first photograph of a snow crystal (10:30) Various shapes and sizes of snow dendrites (16:00) Comparisons/similarities to Dr. Ted Fujita (17:30) Snowflake Bentley's ice crystal analysis and perspective (41:00) Jericho Historical Society and exhibit (43:30) Collecting snowflakes and collecting "smiles" (50:30) Tricks of the trade in genealogy (53:30) AMS Annual Meeting in New Orleans (01:10:00) Los Angeles fires (01:11:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:00:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:04:08) E-Mail Segment (01:05:55) National Weather Round-Up (01:18:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 991: Jericho Historical Society "The Snowflake Man: A Biography of Wilson A. Bentley" by Duncan Blanchard Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - AIR7 maps out Altadena damage from Eaton Fire James Aydelott - Eaton Fire Recovery Information Jen Narramore - Snowflake Man Bio - Snowflake Bentley Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Watch Duty Wildfire Maps and Alerts James Spann - AMS 2025 Hashtag #AMS2025 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain of Year 2025 is a Geologist with a passion for studying extreme weather-related surface impacts.  His research primarily focuses on the geological aftermath of high-impact weather events.  He's known for his field work and engaging video content.  His unique perspective bridges the field of meteorology and geology.  Phillip Prince, thanks for dropping by to chat. Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, a position she has held since 2019.  The WCM is the NWS's liaison with external customers and oversees outreach and preparedness efforts.  Additionally, one of the primary responsibilities of the WCM is to ensure that the NWS office delivers the highest quality weather related products and services to its customers and partners.  As a WCM, she also provides high impact weather briefings and supports key decision makers in local, state, and federal government.  She has been in the NWS for 25 years, serving as a meteorologist in Little Rock, AR, Raleigh, NC, and Atlanta, GA, before moving to Upstate SC in 2015.  She received her B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, and her M.S. in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University. Trisha Palmer, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Preliminary thoughts on upcoming winter storm late this week (11:00) Overview of post-Helene impacts (14:30) Old landslides as analogs to Helene-related impacts (39:00) Impacts on North and South Carolina tourism and the local economy (01:09:00) Failure of the imagination regarding post-Helene impacts (01:30:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:35:22) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:22) E-Mail Segment (01:39:30) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 990: Greenville-Spartanburg, SC NWS Picks of the Week: Phillip Prince - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Phillip Prince - Hurricane Helene Damage Assessment Imagery Trisha Palmer - Flood Damage from the Great Flood of 1916 Asheville, NC James Aydelott - City of Wichita snowplow tracking map Jen Narramore - NWA Webinar Series: Hurricane Helene Jen Narramore - Lawrence Police on X: Snow storms thread Rick Smith - Summary of the Predecessor Rain Event prior to Hurricane Helene Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - NWA Webinar January 8th, 2025 on Hurricane Helene James Spann - NCEP SREF Plume Viewer The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight is the annual tradition of the year-ender with recently-retired and former SPC meteorologist Greg Carbin.  He was the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Oklahoma. Since 1996, Greg has performed as a severe weather, fire weather, mesoscale, and lead forecaster at the SPC. Prior to starting his career with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1993, Greg worked in the private sector in New York and Vermont. He earned a B.S. degree in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in 1985 and has completed some graduate course work at the University of Oklahoma while an employee of the NWS. He is a 2011 graduate of the Department of Commerce's Executive Leadership Development Program.  As always, thanks for listening and good to see you Greg! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Jan 10th-13th Winter Storm (13:30) Big Bend Hurricanes of 2024 (37:30) Hurricane Milton (44:00) Lack of high-impact weather events in Alabama in 2024 (01:03:00) Athens, Alabama 12/28/24 EF1 tornado (01:04:00) Dealing with the difficulties of overnight QLCS tornadoes (01:12:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:14) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:22:12) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 989: Greg Carbin on X Picks of the Week: Greg Carbin - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal James Aydelott - Oklahoma Mesonoet on X: Extreme Graphics for 2024 Jen Narramore - Navarro County OEM on X Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Top 10 Strangest Weather Events of 2024 James Spann - Gage Goulding KPRC 2 on X: EF3 tornado video that tore through Montgomery County, Texas The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight is a home-grown show between our regulars.  Sometimes it's nice to sit around the wooden mahogany table and have a chat.  It's a lively discussion as usual, and we are glad you are here to join us for this week's all new episode of WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Job interview tactics (14:00) Notable 2024 weather events (19:30) Very active year in Oklahoma for tornado activity (21:00) Looking back on the 2024 hurricane season (24:00) 2024 Space weather/Geomagnetic storms (32:30) New Jersey drone situation (38:00) Changing TV business (58:00) Conspiracy theory origins and fighting the spread of misinformation online (01:12:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:28:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:22) E-Mail Segment (01:33:00) National Weather Round-Up  and more! Web Sites from Episode 987: The Alabama Weather Blog Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - How Does the U.S. Public Get its Weather Forecasts? Jen Narramore - Virtual Tornado Memorial Project Rick Smith - 2024 Oklahoma Tornadoes Neil Jacobs - 2025 Science Policy Colloquium Troy Kimmel - Texas Storm Chasers on X: Severe storm over DFW Airport Kim Klockow-McClain - Support the Houser Family's Fire Recovery Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Iconic Photo after F4 Tornado on December 16, 2000 in Tuscaloosa The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

On this episode Tim and Josh discuss the fundraiser event at the Kentucky Opry to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims. Colton Baker and friends and Southern Legacy performed. With guests Ron Stewart and Jake Vanover.Josh performs and discusses a Tony Rice song called Any Old Time and they have a fun conversation with former Doyle Lawson and Jimmy Fortune guitar player, Jake Vanover from Berea, KY.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Research Associate at NOAA's NSSL.  He was previously an Emergency Manager for almost a decade.  He's also previously worked for Kansas State University and even briefly worked in city government.  David Hogg, welcome to the show. Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Program Lead for Warn-on-Forecast, a position created in 2020.  Growing up in Oklahoma City sparked his passion for convective storms, and he attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as a student at NSSL where he helped improve algorithms that detect mesocyclones in thunderstorms using radar data. He also participated in several field programs, including the Sub-VORTEX outing on May 3, 1999.  Patrick Burke, welcome to the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. NSSL's WoFS Forecast System (12:00) WSIS Movement/Weather and Society Integrated Studies (17:00) Value of Probability Information (46:00) Utilizing WoFS (01:01:00) How do TV meteorologists utilize WoFS (01:03:30) Who makes the decision to run WoFS, and on what days?  (01:07:45) The dangers of manufactured housing during tornado events (01:16:00) Pre-convective initiation (01:19:15) Majority of Alabama still in drought conditions (01:37:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:35:22) and more! Web Sites from Episode 986: David Hogg on X Picks of the Week: David Hogg - Disaster Aid Programs For Farms Patrick Burke - Egyptian Meteorological Authority James Aydelott - Under Every Tombstone: Sherman Levine Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Universe Sandbox Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Welcome to this week's Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what's going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.News and Announcements (Church Street News)Noam Pikelny and Friends tour datesAlison Krauss tour datesEarl Scruggs Center eventsBela Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo CampEuropean Bluegrass SummitReleases (The Grass is New)Buy Sarah Jarosz's Blue Heron SuiteSierra Hull's Holiday Favorites 7” vinylThe Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlistScroll on BuddyTony Rice Manzanita vinyl reissueRounder vinyl bundle (Tony Rice, JD Crowe, Bela Fleck)Other bitsSign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlistFull list of interviewsPeghead NationUse the code ‘jamalong' for a free month of any courseHappy picking.MattSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show.  He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science.  He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades.  He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations.  He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team.  Tim Brice, welcome back! The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas.   She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.   She's a former senior meteorologist at the NWS Atlanta, and is a key advocate for the NWS Buddy System.  Marissa Pazos, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our third Guest WeatherBrain began her NWS career as an intern, while she studied at Georgia Institute of Technology.  She earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech.  She served north Georgia for over twenty years, and has been the senior Service Hydrologist for the last six years.  She directed her focus toward operational hydrology and hydroservices, and co-founded the NWS Buddy System in 2023.  Laura Belanger, welcome to the show! Last but certainly not least, our fourth Guest WeatherBrain is the co-Lead of the Tiger Team Task Force within the NWS Office of Organizational Excellence.  She has over twenty years of experience in forecasting and leadership roles.  She's a graduate of Iowa State University with Advanced Degrees in Management and Leadership. Lisa Schmit, 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 the NWS Buddy System and how does it work?  (13:00) Tiger Team Task Force/Approach (17:15) Limitations of vision in Broadcasting (26:30) Structural changes to accommodate life circumstances (40:30) The migration away from shift work (01:10:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:17) E-Mail Segment (01:30:20) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 985: NWS National School Outreach Picks of the Week: Tim Brice - Google Alerts Laura Belanger - NWS Peachtree City GA - Drought Whiplash Lisa Schmit - NWS Organizational Health Toolkit Marissa Pazos - West Texas Mesonet James Aydelott - Spann Statue Photoshop at Bryant- Denny Jen Narramore - Coffee County GA/Damage from Hurricane Helene images Rick Smith - Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use - NOAA Neil Jacobs - When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida? Troy Kimmel - GFA: Prog Chart - Aviation Weather Center Kim Klockow-McClain - Chuck's Chatter Bill Murray - An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills James Spann - One of the Greatest Iron Bowl Games Had the Worst Weather of the Series The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness before, during and after weather threats of all types on the OU Campus. He also provides support to the OU Executive Policy Group in severe and winter weather situations in order to facilitate campus protection and closure decisions. He develops and leads high-impact weather safety training on the OU campus for its over 30,000 students, faculty and staff, and for the over 40,000 pre-collegiate students that call OU home during summer sports and academic camps. In addition, Kevin serves as Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, one of the largest such Surveys in the country. OCS is charged with providing weather and climate data, analysis and expertise to stakeholders and decision makers throughout the state, and operates the Oklahoma Mesonet weather observing network. He also serves on the State of Oklahoma Hazard Mitigation Task Force.  Dr Kevin Kloesel, 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. Big event safety during severe weather (29:20) Distinction between fan injuries and player injuries (24:00) Dealing with severe weather during NASCAR/racing events (37:45) Lightning:  Time, not distance (41:00) Hope Is Not A Plan (50:00) Practical advice for youth baseball parks (01:21:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:36) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 984: Dr. Kevin Klousel on X Picks of the Week: Dr. Kevin Kloesel - ANSI ES1.7 - 2021. Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness James Aydelott - Radar nerdy: Looks like a Da Brie signature Jen Narramore - NWS Wilmington Rick Smith - Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Application Documents For Certification Fee Waiver Lottery Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years.  Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight. Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville.  He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002.  John Gordon, thanks for joining us! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Difficulty of messaging heat in Houston (10:45) Wet bulb globe temperature (16:00) Do Emergency Managers understand the extreme heat/cold threat?  (32:30) Wellness checks for the elderly in a major heat event (37:00) Methods for counting heat-related fatalities (43:00) Important recent tech advancements in the field (01:10:45)  November 3rd Oklahoma pre-dawn tornadoes (01:44:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:24:09) E-Mail Segment (01:26:00) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 982: Jeff Evans on X Picks of the Week: Jeff Evans - Aviation Weather Center John Gordon - "Significant Tornadoes: 1880-1989" by Thomas Grazulis James Aydelott - The Great Blue Norther of November 11th, 1911 Jen Narramore - Sarah King on X: Halloween photo Jen Narramore - Symposium on tornadoes: Assessment of knowledge and implications for man Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring Kim Klockow-McClain - Influences of Space Weather Forecasting Uncertainty on Satellite Conjunction Assessment Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Remembering the 1989 Huntsville "Airport Road" Tornado The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Matt Mundy to discuss his incredible musical journey, which is deeply rooted in family heritage and a love for bluegrass. We dive into the evolution of bluegrass music, breaking down the role of various instruments and how academic influences have helped shape modern sounds.Matt opens up about his early years in music, playing with family, and the joy of making music together. He also shares some memorable stories, including his experiences playing with Wendy Bagwell and his later transition to working with Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit. We talk about the significance of rhythm in bluegrass, the importance of being a team player, and how the lessons he learned from his bandmates helped shape his playing style.We even discuss some of Matt's collaborations with well-known musicians like Bela Fleck, the rise of jam bands, and how he handles performance anxiety—a common challenge for so many in the music world. Matt also talks about teaching as a way to understand music on a deeper level and reflects on the joy of passing on his love for music to younger players. Music from the Episode:Up and Running (Béla Fleck)Goldrush (Mark & Matt Mundy)Stomp (Mark & Matt Mundy)Dead Presidents (Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit)The Landing (Béla Fleck)Mo' Better Blues (Mark Mundy, Matt Mundy, Jeff Sipe, & Brad Williams)Thank you for tuning in! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. And please spread the word about the show!The theme song, "Playcation," was written by Mark Mundy.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather.  He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Birmingham's (AL) October rainfall is still zero as of the 28th (09:00) Staffing changes at The Capital Weather Gang/Washington Post (27:30) FAA/NWS Memo controversy (28:30) Funny stories look back at time at AccuWeather (43:45) Change of pace in the weather business over the last few decades (48:30) Maintaining situational awareness in the age of advancement of automation (50:30) Age demographic and it's challenges (01:10:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:31) E-Mail Segment (01:23:18) National Weather Round-Up (01: and more! Web Sites from Episode 980: Henry Margusity - Weather Madness on X Picks of the Week: Henry Margusity - Winter 2024/25: October Update James Aydelott - Gesman Tamang on X: Top of Mount Everest Photo Jen Narramore - First barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901 Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - AI is transforming weather forecasting. Is the U.S. falling behind? Troy Kimmel - Understanding Wyoming's High Winds Kim Klockow-McClain - IAEM Annual Conference 2024 Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Fact Check: Debunking weather modification claims The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysis, severe weather research, and improving access to historical weather data sets.  Jared Rennie, welcome back to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Health of NCEI Database post-Helene (07:45) Pre-Helene North Carolina heavy rain event (16:30) Limitations on forecasting impacts of significant severe weather (29:45) Compound hazards/Cascading disasters (33:00) What would a successful evacuation look like in coastal areas?  (39:40) Public reaction concerning the messaging of Helene's effects (01:09:00) Hurricane Oscar and it's surprises with forecasters/modeling (01:22:23) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:18:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:40) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:21:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 979: Jared Rennie on X Picks of the Week: Jared Rennie - Project Jupyter Jared Rennie - North Carolina continues to search for Helene victims after monster storm - 60 Minutes James Aydelott - Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - List of NOAA Open Data Dissemination Program Datasets Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Helene: Storm Decision Fatigue Is Getting to Me Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Spann Says - Substack The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * We discuss Marcus Freeman's comments on defensive lineman Gabe Rubio. Did the Irish miss the edge he brings when he was out with injury for five games? * On a scale of 1 to 10...What's your confidence Riley Leonard breaks Brandon Wimbush's record of 14 rushing touchdowns in a season? * Scale of 1 to 10...What's your confidence Leonard breaks Tony Rice's single season rushing record of 884 yards? * Is it at all a bad thing if Leonard breaks either of those records?  * There was a question posed on IB's Champion's Lounge recently. It's about the situation last week when Notre Dame was winning a lopsided game with the reserves in the game still throwing the ball and trying to score in the fourth quarter. His question is: Is it running up the score when you let your reserves actually play the game or just waste time by kneeling down? * If you could pick one classic game to go back in time and watch in person, what game would it be? * Which receiver will make the bigger impact after being traded this week: Amari Cooper to Buffalo or Davante Adams to the Jets?  * Thoughts on Thursday's breaking news that Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather.  He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+years at The Weather Channel.  He became well known for his extensive live coverage of major weather events.  He's reported on over 25,000 live events.  He holds a Master's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State.  Mike Seidel, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a 21 year old meteorologist and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, a popular online weather page.   He majors in environmental science with a concentration in Meteorology and Natural Disasters.  He's become a reliable and trusted source of weather in the State of North Carolina.  Ethan Clark, welcome to WeatherBrains! Later in the show, weather reporter Charles Peek and legendary meteorologist Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel stop by the chat with the panel as Guest Panelists.   Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Milton tied for 5th place in intensity for Atlantic hurricanes on record (02:30) Planning for a major hurricane in Orlando (06:34) Removing significant amounts of debris from Helene aftermath prior to Milton (20:00) Covering Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 earlier in the season on Carolina coast (26:45) Learning from the disaster response to Hurricane Helene (32:45) Visualizing the potential enormous catastrophic damage ahead of time as a Broadcaster (01:03:00) Milton's size and wind fields will expand as shear impacts the storm closer to landfall (01:10:00) What would a 15-foot storm surge do in Tampa Bay?  (01:12:00) Comparing 2004's Charley vs. 2024's Milton in Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area (01:16:00) Hurricane Milton vs 2005's Katrina (01:16:50) Responding to disinformation spreading online (01:20:00) Hail in tropical systems (01:44:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:36) E-Mail Segment (01:41:05) and more! Web Sites from Episode 977: NCWX Authority Charles Peek on X Jim Cantore on X Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Brian McNoldy on X: Milton rapid intensification on radar Rick Smith - Hurricane Threats and Impacts Graphic Neil Jacobs - Day of Days in Alabama from Hurricane Helene Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Mis and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management Bill Murray - The HDOB Message James Spann - Flying into Hurricane Milton aboard NOAA's WP-3D Orion "Miss Piggy" The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 weather enthusiast and storm chaser.  Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode. Our Second Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction.  Show veteran, weather enthusiast and famous hurricane chaser Mark Sudduth also joins us on this episode. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Chasing Hurricane Helene on the ground (09:30) Forecasting and messaging ahead of Helene inland impacts (37:00) Improving communication and risk perception (40:00) Comparing Helene to 2005's Katrina and 1969's Camille (43:00) Excessive hyperbole with severe weather in the media (50:30) Finding a common sense approach to covering weather emergencies (51:55) Ham radio/Weather radio coverage (55:30) Avoiding dam failures during Helene (01:00:45) Integrating faith into content creation (01:22:00) How to build a loyal following online as a content creator (01:25:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 976: Mitch West Weather on YouTube HurricaneTrack on YouTube Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Stephen M. Strader on X: Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding Fatalities since 2005 Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC Troy Kimmel - Pressure obs log from KFPY during Helene Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Video of Chemical Fire in Conyers, GA The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow. Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana. Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after starting his career at the Wilmington, Ohio office in 1999. He leads public outreach and decision support through programs like Weather Ready Nation and StormReady, working closely with emergency management, media, and amateur radio. He also heads Indiana's state climate services team. Mike has been involved in operations and storm surveys during significant severe weather events in the Ohio Valley, including the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2024 tornado outbreaks. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University. Greg Melo is a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with over two years of experience. He has worked radar and conducted damage surveys for significant events, including the EF3 tornado outbreaks in March 2023 and March 2024. Originally from New Orleans, Greg's interest in meteorology began after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Matthew Eckhoff is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. He began his career at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington in 2015 where he worked until joining the NWS in 2022. His expertise includes severe weather and mesoanalysis. Matthew holds a BS in Meteorology from Millersville University and completed graduate studies at the University of North Dakota. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tropical trouble in the Gulf/Future Fujiwhara Effect? (01:00) Studying mesoanalysis (30:00) Looking back at 1974 Super Outbreak (35:00) Shaping public perception of severe weather in Indiana (42:00) March 31st 2023 tornado event impacts (47:00) Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium 2024 (01:01:00) AI European weather model (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:07:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:09:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 975: NWS Indianapolis, IN CISWS 2024 Picks of the Week: Mike Ryan - MRCC Purdue Matthew Eckhoff - Tropical Tidbits Sam Lashley - "The Great Tri-State Tornado" by Justin Carter James Aydelott - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg Jen Narramore - HurricaneTrack Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Automated Tropical Cycle Forecast Data Directory Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - More than corn in Indiana Beach Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Jeremy DeHart on X The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas. Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's great to see you again Aubrey! Kevin Deitsch is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of NWS St. Louis and drops by to visit with the panelists. Ken Graham, Director of the NWS, also speaks to panel tonight.  Good to see you Ken! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Service equity/ NWS St. Louis  (15:30) Messaging underserved communities (20:00) Side Lobe Contamination (30:00) Caution surrounding warning decisions (31:00) False Alarm Ratio/POD in St. Louis (34:00) Dealing with burnout in the weather field (48:00) Hurricane season model performance (01:06:00) Hurricane season forecast improvements in recent decades (01:08:30) Community-centric warnings (01:11:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:05) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:44:02) E-Mail Segment (01:45:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 974: Kevin Deitsch on X Dual Pol Radar: Side Lobe Contamination Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Foghorn Jen Narramore - Tales of surviving college football rain delays Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean break? Two Sibling Scientists Found An Answer James Spann - Dauphin Island Waterspout The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCTV.  He's previously worked in Miami Florida and Lincoln Nebraska covering extreme weather.  He holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology and was recommended by friend of the show Jeremy Bower.  Luke Dorris, welcome to the show! Fan and listener of the show and weather enthusiast Emily Conklin Foster also drops by tonight to chat with the panelists.  She's an Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Planner.  Emily, thanks for dropping by! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. TS Francine struggles to develop in the Gulf (04:50) Kansas City's unique weather and it's forecast challenges (21:00) Battling social media weather hype (34:00) Future of broadcast meteorology (39:40) Francine's origins in GOM (43:45) Influencers on why hurricane season has been less active than forecasted (52:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:05:42) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:54) E-Mail Segment (01:08:57) and more! Web Sites from Episode 973: Luke Dorris on X Picks of the Week: Luke Dorris - Cool Weather Emily Conklin Foster - Resilience Guidance for Charleston James Aydelott - Cold-Season Tornadoes: Climatological and Meteorological Insights James Aydelott - The Impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter and Early Spring U.S. Tornado Outbreaks James Aydelott - The Gulf of Mexico and ENSO Influence on Subseasonal and Seasonal CONUS Winter Tornado Variability Jen Narramore - 22 Ohio Counties declared disaster areas by USDA due to ongoing drought Rick Smith - SondeHub Tracker Neil Jacobs - Antarctic Vortex Dehydration in 2023 as a Substantial Removal Pathway Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - A lot has changed: NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms Bill Murray - "Cracking the Weather Code: How Early Weather Observers Used Encryption to Communicate Information"by Sean Potter James Spann - Tropical Storm Francine Experimental Forecast Cone The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone.  Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser.  To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record.  When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gospel of hurricane preparedness, he lives a quiet life in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi - one block from the Gulf of Mexico, in his specially designed and fortified "Hurricane House".  Josh, it's great to you have on the show with us tonight!   Guest Panelist tonight is renowned storm chaser, entrepreneur and meteorologist Brett Adair.  It's great to have you on the show tonight, Brett.   Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Fluctuating pressures in hurricanes (14:30) Chasing 2024's Hurricane Debby (15:00) Processing of building the Hurricane House (23:00) How should insurance companies deal with fortified coastal homes?  (38:00) Protecting windows during tropical systems (44:15) Riding out Hurricane Dorian in 2019 (01:06:00) Expectations for rest of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 972: The Story of a Storm Chaser and His Hurricane House Live Storms Media iCyclone on X Picks of the Week: Brett Adair - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg Josh Morgerman - Historical Hurricane Tracks James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count by WFO as of 9/2/24 Jen Narramore - Rip Currents - Alabama Living Magazine Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - NWS Mobile on X: Hurricane Elena 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, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett.  This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree with a from the University of Miami.  She currently resides in Missouri at KQ2-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She has previously worked at The Weather Channel and is an active member of the AMS and NWA.  Vanessa Alonso, it's an honor to have you on with us tonight. Guest WeatherBrain No. 2 is also a very special guest we are excited to chat with on episode 971.  She works in the NOAA Weather Program Office as an Observations Program Coordinator and is here to preview sessions at the NWA Annual Meeting 2024.  Sandy LaCorte, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. NWA Annual Meeting 2024 (12:30) Looking back at 1992's Hurricane Andrew (19:00) Importance of internships in college (40:45) What is astraphobia?  (46:30) Shared experiences in Double Majors in college (47:00) Experiences with 2011 Joplin tornado (01:02:30) AMS Digital Meteorologist Seal (01:17:30) Efforts to recruit Spanish speakers in CBM program (01:25:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:35:00) E-Mail Segment (01:36:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 971: Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso on Facebook NWA 2024 Annual Meeting Picks of the Week: Vanessa Alonso - How Texas chocolate maker survives the summer heat: WFAA TV Dallas on YouTube James Aydelott - Microburst Footage from McConnell AFB Airshow Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk Podcast On Spotify Rick Smith - ChickFilA Cows Thunderstorm Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - NOAA/NWS IDSS Prototype Forecast Points Kim Klockow-McClain - "The Fifth Risk" by Michael Lewis Bill Murray - Hurricane Carla Hits Texas AKA Hurricane Carla (1961) James Spann - Weathernerds ECENS Data The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 highly respected figure in the world of meteorology.  He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather.  He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University.  Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast.  He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA.  Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Looking back at 2004's Hurricane Ivan (17:45)  History of African Americans in meteorology (25:00) "Weather Prophet" (35:00) Importance of the Jackson State and Howard University Meteorology Programs (45:20) STEM field statistical analysis (50:00) Dr. Charles Anderson - first African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Science (53:30) Current State of Broadcast Meteorology (01:07:00) Case Study of 2020's Hurricane Sally (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:23:34) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:25:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 970: "A Career in TV Meteorology: From the Best Weatherman Ever" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know: The Inside Story on the Outside Story" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things In Photos: The Art and Science of the Atmosphere" by Alan Sealls Picks of the Week: Dr. Alan Sealls - Weather To Bounce House Incidents James Aydelott - Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 -NSF Jen Narramore - Superyacht sinks latest: Daughter, 18, of British tycoon Mike Lynch missing; yacht 'in wrong place at wrong time' Rick Smith - 2024 Lightning Deaths - National Lighting Safety Council Neil Jacobs - Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - HooDoo Heritage: A Brief History of American Folk Religion Bill Murray - From Juneteenth to the Sky: African Americans in Meteorology by Alan Sealls James Spann - Severe Thunderstorm footage of damaging winds in Hillsboro, AL The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, 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 shares a name with our fearless leader.  He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations.  We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode.  Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Record for single day August rainfall shattered in Oklahoma (02:30) Tropical Storm Ernesto aimed for Bermuda (07:00) Model performance with Debby (10:00) Dr. Spann's experiences growing up in Brazil shaping a career in science (18:00) Initiatives to enhance space weather observations (27:10) Difference in policy as it's evolved over the years from NASA to NOAA (41:00) Sun observations (46:15) Solar activities increasing solar drag (01:02:00) Evolution and importance of partnerships in space weather (01:10:00) Intersection of science and faith (01:20:30) When is the next Carrington Event?  (01:23:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:23) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:03) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:32:18) and more! Web Sites from Episode 969: Dr. James F. Spann, Jr Bio Picks of the Week: Dr. James F. Spann - Aurorasaurus James Aydelott - Paul Smith on X: Oklahoma Meteor Shower/Aurora photo Jen Narramore - James Aydelott on X: Dad Joke on FOX23 Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Full Protection Poncho Troy Kimmel - May 9th, 2024 Large Hail and Damaging Wind Storms in Central Texas/Storyboard by NWS Austin-San Antonio Kim Klockow-McClain - NWS SWPC on X Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magainze - 2023 Hurricane/Tornado Season Issue James Spann - James Spann on X: Aurora Photo from Blue Mounds, Wisconsin The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.