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Beyond the Forecast

BAM Weather•www.buzzsprout.com
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Weather and Business, Reimagined. Listen to the BAM Weather audio experience.


We debate hot topics in both the field of weather and meteorology, highlight key misconceptions and misunderstandings about weather forecasts, help you better navigate weather and discuss key cultural and business topics that impact everyone.  

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Episodes

Why Weather Forecasting Matters for Athlete Safety (ft. Ralph Reiff)

Special guest, Ralph Reiff, sits down with Michael Clark to discuss how important it is to have a meteorologist on the bench with an athletic team. Reiff is a seasoned athletic trainer with 46 years of experience. #weather #safety #school #athlete

Jun 26, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12

How to STOP Wasting Money on Weather Hardware

Michael and Bret sit down to discuss why you don't need the flashy, high-cost weather hardware to stay safe and weather aware. Don't let the companies that are selling you these things tell you that you need them to get alerts. #weather #severeweather #alerts #lightning

May 29, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Why We Issue BAM Alerts

In today's podcast episode, Michael and Bret discuss how the changes in the National Weather Service may affect warning times. BAM Alerts play a crucial role in supplementing the NWS alerts and can ensure further safety of those in the paths of impactful weather.

May 22, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Why Now is the Time to Leverage Weather Data

In today's episode Michael and Lauren talk about why now is the time to leverage weather data. They also talk about how the human element is the most important feature of weather forecasting, even with the newest automated and AI data.

May 15, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Impacts on Changes in the National Weather Service

In today's podcast we talk the ramifications of changes happening with the National Weather Service and the difference between government forecasts and data and private companies like BAMWX.

May 07, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Long Range Forecasts ARE Accurate

In today's episode Michael and Bret talk about why long-range pattern outlooks are a lot more accurate than you realize and why they actually are so important for major industries across the world. In addition, we dive into why meteorologists might struggle as they enter the field and how applying the science of meteorologist is just as important as learning it.

May 01, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Curing Storm Anxiety

In today's episode Michael and Bret talk about the key steps you need to take to cure storm anxiety. Plus, how likely is it to really get hit with a tornado? These topics and more in this week's episode of Beyond the Forecast!

Apr 23, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Why you shouldn't go ALL IN on AI Weather Data...

In today's episode of Beyond the Forecast, Michael and Bret discuss the future of AI in weather forecasting and data. While AI tools may eventually help improve weather modeling, in today's podcast we urge caution in completely relying on so called "AI" driven weather platforms or forecast information and why we expect the human element will continue to be the most important resource for decision makers.

Apr 15, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Why communication about severe weather HAS to get MUCH better...

Bret and Michael recap the first week of April's major tornado outbreak and share observations about how people handle severe weather information. In today's episode we discuss why people continue to ignore warnings and why they may struggle understand forecast information, plus how as a field we can improve action and understanding of severe weather information

Apr 09, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

It's time to address Tornado Warning FALSE ALARMS...

In today's episode of Breaking the Cycle, Michael and Bret address why the public is being desensitized to certain weather information and why it could have dire consequences if left unchecked.

Mar 17, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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