WeatherBrains 953: Doing This For The Chemtrail Paycheck

WeatherBrains Episode 953 is now online (April 22nd, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

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.

Tennessee Valley Weather

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.

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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.

WeatherBrains 952: On His Fourth Life

WeatherBrains Episode 952 is now online (April 15th, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is a familiar face for those who watch The Weather Channel, as she regularly appeared on the network in the early 2000s.  She’s an experienced broadcast meteorologist and a podcaster.  She also has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for several years to begin her career.  Her first job was as a reporter for WEAR-TV in Pensacola before moving to KIII-TV in Corpus, Christi Texas.  She then moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work in TV there, and then took a job in Bangor, Maine in TV news.  It was in Maine where she really got interested in meteorology, where she attended Plymouth State University and earned her Degree in Meteorology.  Her first major opportunity in weather was WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, before her move to The Weather Channel.  Heather Tesch, thanks for joining us!

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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.

  • “Beyond with Heather Tesch” (10:30)
  • Profound stories dealing with near-death experiences (16:45)
  • Balancing perspectives in podcasting (35:30)
  • People reporting strengthening feelings of compassion after experiencing near-death (01:01:00)
  • Neath-death studies and their analysis (01:06:00)
  • How these stories have changed the host (01:19:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:24:45)
  • Importance of NOAA Weather Radio (01:29:00)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week)
  • National Weather Round-Up (01:33:25)
  • E-Mail Segment (No segment this week)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 952:  

Beyond with Heather Tesch on YouTube

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Heather Tesch – Mitch West Weather on YouTube

Bruce Jones – Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions

James Aydelott – Video of wind in El Paso, TX from Cassie Frey

Jen Narramore – Out

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – Red Cross CPR Training

Troy Kimmel – Latest Disaster for National Weather Service: Paying its Bills

Kim Klockow-McClain – Out

Bill Murray – Out

James Spann – SPC Practically Perfect Hindcast

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.