WeatherBrains 981: Charge Your Doodads

WeatherBrains Episode 981 is now online (November 4th, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL.  He’s a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist.  He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville.   After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel.  Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas.  He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science.  He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Matt Earnst, welcome to the show!

Matt Ernst

Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

  • Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15)
  • Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15)
  • Importance of content:  The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00)
  • YouTube weather streamers (47:00)
  • Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30)
  • Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51)
  • E-Mail Segment (No segment this week)
  • National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 981:

Jeff Cox on X

Matt Earnst on X

Picks of the Week:

Matt Earnst – November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event

James Aydelott – Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24

Jen Narramore – Out

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – Out

Troy Kimmel – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain – Pre/Post-Conference Training

Bill Murray – Foghorn

James Spann – Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City – Photo of wooden pole through car windshield

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.

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WeatherBrains 980: Flip The Camera Off

WeatherBrains Episode 980 is now online (October 28th, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

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!

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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.

Oct 29, 2024 | 0 comments View Post
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