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WeatherBrains 153: 2008 in Review

WeatherBrains Episode 153 is now online (December 26, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

This is the year ending netcast for 2008, so one of the topics will be a look back at some of the bigger weather events that have caught our attention. Ashley Brand from the ABC affiliate in Birmingham joins the motley group of weather nerds for this episode.

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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • A leg lamp? Hear the details.
  • A little of Ashley’s background including a snow fascination.
  • Hurricane Ike comes up as the biggest weather event of 2008.
  • But the crew discusses other big events across the country.
  • And one topic was the sale of The Weather Channel.
  • and more!

    • Our mail bag has been getting some attention and James steps in for Kevin again to see what has come forth.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: Winter – you hear that term but there are several definitions for it. In this episode the professor chills out on a look at the wheres and whys of the season we call winter.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of December 30th. This week features a generous mixture of weather from snow to fog mixed with sports.

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Picks of the Week:

    Ashley Brand – WeatherTap

    Brian Peters – The Weather Book from Jack Williams and USA Today

    James Spann – iPhone app RadarScope

    JB Elliott – College of Dupage Weather Site

    Dr. Tim Coleman – Computer Models – the Canadian GEM

    Bill Murray – NOAA’s Library of Weather Maps

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

    We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.

    Dec 26, 2008 | 0 comments View Post

    WeatherBrains 152: Christmas Edition

    WeatherBrains Episode 152 is now online (December 22, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

    This week we talk with Matt Allen, former punter for the New York Giants, about what it is like playing on the frozen tundra in the National Football League. Seems like most teams are playing in frigid conditions these days.

    Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • This is global warming?
  • A peek at Christmas week weather around the nation
  • Memories of Christmas eve as a teenager growing up in radio
  • and more!

    • Our mail bag has been getting some attention and James puts it in perspective.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: The professor is working hard filling in on the morning shift duties on television, so he takes a moment to define what a surface analysis is. This is one of the basic building blocks to understanding the weather that will affect you.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of December 23rd with a peek at some weather from down under!

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Web Sites from Episode 152:

    One surface analysis page for the Southeast US

    Picks of the Week:

    Bill Murray – The Saint Bernard Project

    James Spann – Barrow Sea Ice Cam

    JB Elliott – NOAA Snow Information Page

    Dr. Tim Coleman – Weather parameter calculator

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Bill Murray as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

    We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.

    Dec 22, 2008 | 0 comments View Post
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