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Tonight's Guest Panelist needs no introduction. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2016. Johnny Parker, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our Guest WeatherBrains tonight consist of the team from the Tennessee Valley Weather network. They are redefining local weather broadcasting. They have a television-quality production with a state of the art studio stationed in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. It's an innovative approach that brings expert community-based weather reporting directly to viewers in their area. First joining us is the Managing Meteorologist of Tennessee Valley Weather, and his two-decades plus career is defined by deep local ties and a commitment to public safety. Ben Luna, welcome to the show! Next up to introduce themselves is the Chief Meteorologist of TVW who has extensive experience in the field due to his early fascination with weather. His expertise is complimented by his background in education and community-focused forecasting. Fred Gossage, welcome. Staff Meteorologist Kelli Rosson is originally from Chicago and she handles the mid-day forecasts for the network. She has a passion for public education and weather safety and boasts an extensive educational background in the field where she earned her Bachelor's from Western Kentucky University. Kelli, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, Weekend Meteorologist of the network is joining us and is a dedicated member of the team and is also a self-proclaimed radar expert. Bryan Wilson, welcome. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. "Forgotten F5" of April 16, 1998 (13:30) Generating revenue/business model (33:00) Tennessee Valley Weather's relationship with local NWS (39:45) DMA switchover process (58:30) Countering hype-driven forecasters online (01:10:00) Importance of gaining institutional knowledge in the industry (01:29:00) Distributing vital information on social media (01:30:00) Hiring opportunities (01:40:15) Street named after Johnny Parker (01:53:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:45:09) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:47:27) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 953: WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Fred Gossage - Tennessee Valley Weather Bryan Wilson - Iowa Environmental Mesonet Bruce Jones - HEAT.Gov James Aydelott - NWS Norman on X: "Are You Ready for Severe Weather?" Jen Narramore - 2024 Annual Preliminary Report Summary NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center Rick Smith - SPC Severe Weather Outlooks At A Glance Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Experimental NOAA Surf Forecast Matrix James Spann - Scott Thomas on X: "A powerful read in the NWS FWD discussion today. Everyone should give this a read" 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.
Weather-talk may be small-talk, but in hurricane country it could save your life. Three years ago, Eric Brill took a job as KBMT 12's Weekend Meteorologist so he could cover hurricanes. Needless to say, he doesn't want to cover hurricanes anymore. This episode we cover dogs, weather systems, being a media personality, and of course hurricanes.
Weather-talk may be small-talk, but in hurricane country it could save your life. Three years ago, Eric Brill took a job as KBMT 12's Weekend Meteorologist so he could cover hurricanes. Needless to say, he doesn't want to cover hurricanes anymore. This episode we cover dogs, weather systems, being a media personality, and of course hurricanes.
This man has been a "talking animal" since he uttered his first words many years ago! He credits his kindergarten teacher as the one who discovered his talent! He got in trouble for talking too much in class. So his teacher took him into an empty classroom...gaving him a Fisher-Price microphone and told him "Pretend you are on the radio". She came back over an hour later and he was still talking! She new he would go on to have a speaking career! He has a double emphasis B.A. Degree in Briadcasting & PR from CSU-Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado & a Meteorology Degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado. He has worked in radio, 2 years at NBC, KCBD in Lubbock as Weekend Meteorologist, to 23 years & 4 months as Chief Meteorologist of KTSM, NewsChannel 9 here in El Paso, Texas! He gives motivational/success & weather speeches from groups of 5 to full auditoriums! He has also been helping people help themselves make positive changes with hypnotherapy for the past 14 years now! He has now made the transition to social media Meteorologist. Please welcome Chuck DeBroder!
We drink. We talk. We movie. About the movie: Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty (Jada Pinkett) goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control. Release date: June 28, 1996 (USA) Director: Tom Shadyac Box office: 274 million USD Awards: Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, MORE Producers: Brian Grazer, Russell Simmons, Mark Lipsky About Erika Lopez: Erika Lopez joined the KVUE News team in February 2017 as the Daybreak Meteorologist. Prior to that, she served as a meteorologist for Weather Nation TV in Denver, Colorado and as the Weekend Meteorologist at KAVU in Victoria, Texas. Lopez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where she attended Arizona State University. She graduated with a BS in Meteorology and is currently in the process of receiving her Masters in Applied Meteorology with Mississippi State University. She is also a member of the American Meteorological Society. Talking During Movies info: Email: TalkingDuringMoviesPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @TalkingDuringMovies Twitter: @TalkDuringMovie About the host: I am a beer loving, pizza ninja that wakes up too early and goes to bed too late.
In This Episode Guest: Ross Ellet, TV Meteorologist and Storm Photographer Lightning Round: Match Game-Storm Front Freaks Style Brady’s Storm School: Lake Effect Snow The team discusses options for cutting into programming for severe weather alerts Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Show Updates: Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV – They will be simulcasting our live shows and syndicating our previous ones every Thursday night beginning February 9th at 9pmET/8pmCT. You can find Oklahoma Weather Tracker TV on their website, iPhone and Android App, and on Apple TV and Roku! Storm Front Freaks RAW LIVE! – Join us live as we record the show and interact with us via the chat window. We will answer your questions and respond to your comments during the show! Our bi-weekly show will record at a new time of 9pmET/8pmCT. Next show will be February 9th with Tornado Titans co-founder, Chris Sanner! Our Guest Ross Ellet, Toledo TV Meteorologist at 13ABC and Storm/Aurora Photographer October of 2005, I got my first chance to be on air. Along with working weekends I also did some storm chasing for the station during the week all while finishing up my degree at Purdue. In early June of 2007 I accepted a Morning Meteorologist position at WOAY in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Just 3 months later I became one the youngest Chief Meteorologists in the country after I was promoted. A short time later I was awarded the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorology Society. In November of 2008 I started a new adventure in tornado alley. I accepted a Weekend Meteorologist position at KHBS/KHOG (40/29 in Fort Smith/Rogers, AR). I enjoyed my time in Arkansas in front and away from the camera, but it is was time to get back to my roots in the Midwest. I joined the 13ABC Weather Team in Toledo Ohio during the summer of 2012 and love the forecasting challenges of the Great Lakes Ross Ellet on Facebook Ross Ellet on Twitter Weather Fools Links Phil: Storm Burglars Dina: Snow Drift Truck Kim: Too Close Tornado Jen: Slippery Street in Montreal WxResources Links Dina: College of DuPage Forecast Model Page Phil: El Reno Tornado Survey Videos Kim: CIMSS Tropical Cyclones Satellite Page Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta
In This Episode... Paxton and Quincy recall their 5/22-5/26 tornado chases Guest: Clayton Stiver, NBC 29 Meteorologist and Chief Technology Officer in Charlottesville, VA. Lightning Round: One or The Other Storm School with Brady teaches different storms The team discusses Media Hype of Weather Events Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Media Outbreaks: We share our favorite photos, video or people Listener questions and comments Our Guest... Clayton Stiver rejoined NBC29 in April 2015 as the Thursday/Friday and Weekend Meteorologist after working as Chief Meteorologist for a startup station, NH1 News Network, in Concord, NH. While at NH1 Clayton had the honor of building a weather department from the ground up during the historic 2014/2015 New England winter of record cold and snow. Clayton's Website: http://claytonstiver.weebly.com Media Hype of Weather Events Article: Ben Alonzo-Media Hype on Tornado Outbreaks Causes Public to Distrust Scientists Nimbus4 Website - Listen to the podcast to find out how to enter the drawing to win a Nimbus!! Weather Fools Links Phil: Dad worried about getting the tornado video and not his daughter Brady: Man drives tractor thru flood to get Whataburger Mazz: Guys tower diving into ocean during tropical storm Media Outbreaks Picks Phil: Kali Michaels Peetz, CO Landspout/Tornado Pax: Chad Cowen Timelapse of Dodge City Tornado Brady: Reed Timmer Dodge City Tornado Close Video Mazz: Nicola Jones continues on-air with flying bat Marc: Reporter Steve Campion rescues man on live television Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com We may read it on our next episode! Credits Opening/Closing music by Andrew Slotta