Archive for April, 2019

WeatherBrains 691: Hard To Let Go Of The Golden Handcuffs

WeatherBrains Episode 691 is now online (April 15, 2019). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tonight’s WeatherBrain has been a broadcast meteorologist for 35 years, with the past 25 years in Top 10 markets including Houston and Dallas Texas.  In January 2019, he retired from television, but started his own business titled “Heller Weather LLC”.  This business helps local TV stations maximize their weather resources and build stronger brands.  Tim Heller, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • April 13-14th, 2019 severe weather event
  • Widening audiences for TV meteorologists beyond traditional TV
  • National Weather Round-up
  • The Astronomy Report from Tony Rice
  • and more!

Our email bag officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners.

WeatherBrains 101:   No WB101 this week

Web Sites from Episode 691:

HellerWeather LLC

Picks of the Week:

Tim Heller – “Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro” by Rachel Slade

Nate Johnson – Patrick Marsh Tweet

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Outdoor Siren Systems: A review of
technology, usage, and public
response during emergencies

Bill Murray –  Out

Dr. John Scala – Synoptic-Dynamic Climatology of the “Bomb”

Brian Peters –  Out

Kevin Selle – Company led by Trump nominee was rife with harassment, including groping and kissing, report says

James Spann – Debunking A Dangerous Myth About Tornado Sirens – They Shouldn’t Warn You Inside

Aubrey Urbanowicz – David Smith Tweet

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Dr. John Scala, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Kevin Selle, Kim Klockow-McClain, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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WeatherBrains 690: Hook Your Twitter Feed To My Teletype Machine

WeatherBrains Episode 690 is now online (April 8, 2019). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tonight’s WeatherBrains features the on-air weather team at WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS.  Joining us are meteorologists Keith Gibson, Jacob Dickey, Jacob Riley and Alex Puckett.  Gentleman, welcome to the show!

Keith Gibson | WCBI First Alert Weather TeamAlex Puckett | WCBI First Alert Weather Team

Jacob Dickey | WCBI First Alert Weather TeamAlex Puckett | WCBI First Alert Weather Team

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • February 2019 Columbus, MS EF-3 tornado
  • Should schools send kids home early on days with a threat of severe weather?
  • The “hype” issue, consultants, and viewer fatigue
  • National Weather Round-up
  • The Astronomy Report from Tony Rice
  • and more!

Our email bag officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners.

WeatherBrains 101:   No WB101 this week

Web Sites from Episode 690:

WCBI-TV Columbus, MS

Picks of the Week:

Alex Puckett – News Stations Won’t Stop Covering A Tornado Because You’re Missing Your Favorite TV Show

Jacob Dickey – Meteorologist Josh Johnson Tweet

Jacob Riley – Meteorologist Brad Panovich Tweet

Nate Johnson –  Out

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Out

Bill Murray –  Out

Dr. John Scala – Out

Brian Peters –  Out

Kevin Selle – Out

James Spann – How Meteorologists Compare To Other Professions That Predict The Future

Aubrey Urbanowicz – Foghorn

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Dr. John Scala, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Kevin Selle, Kim Klockow-McClain, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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