On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Gabe and Jeremy catch up on the last 3 years of life, and the personal journeys they've been on since the last episode. The two also share the story behind a wild 24-hour storm marathon in Colorado that ended with a tornado forming directly in front of their chase vehicle near the town of Akron. The episode a lesson in persistence and allowing necessary healing in all aspects of life. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and s...
Jun 15, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Tornado Trackers Podcast is back with a new season and a new name. We are now StormReel: a podcast about the intersection of people and weather. While the name is new, we'll be bringing back all of the things you loved in our first two seasons, like our own personal stories of tornado and hurricane chases, guests from around the world to chime in on all things weather, and some new ideas we have brewing (like a well-sculpted supercell) as well. So be sure to hit that follow/subscribe button ...
Jun 03, 2025•2 min
After a long break, the Tornado Trackers Podcast is back with a new episode detailing the reasons for the long break along with a behind-the-scenes look at two epic storm chasing days from this spring. Jeff and Gabe share stories from the busy start to the 2022 Central Texas tornado season and what went into tracking two tornadoes that occurred too close to home: the March 21st Round Rock - Granger EF2 and the April 12th Salado EF3. The long-track Round Rock - Granger tornado was a pivotal momen...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Cue the sad trumpet. In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, the team shares a few examples of when storm chases did not go according to plan. From struggling to even get out the door, to unexpectedly ending up under water, to an ill-timed stomach bug - these are the stories of chases gone bad. Editor's Note: In this episode we mentioned that there were no High Risk days this year. In fact, there were two: March 17, 25. We were thinking of 2020 where there were no High Risk days issued ...
Dec 07, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Gabe shares the story behind one of his wildest solo chases ever. After a day of emotional ups and downs, Gabe finds himself within 50 yards of a multivortex tornado as it begins to move into the town of Selden, KS during the 2021 chase season. The team discusses the importance of having outside perspective during stressful moments, and of persistence when motivation is low. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and supp...
Nov 09, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, legendary storm chaser Tim Marshall sits down with the team to share about his expansive career in storm chasing and damage assessment that included crossing paths with Dr. Ted Fujita, the creator of the original Fujita Scale. Tim provides amazing stories of chasing tornadoes, including almost being overrun by the Sulphur, OK wedge tornado in 2016. He also discusses details of the new and improved tornado damage scale that is currently in the work...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, the team discusses one of their wildest hurricane intercepts ever: the historic Category 5 Hurricane Michael. The storm, which made landfall in Panama City, FL with 160mph winds, intensified at a frightening speed, catching forecasters and residents off guard. Jeff and Gabe share what it was like to witness one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States as it ripped buildings apart directly in front of them, and how the full extent of the catastrophe only truly be...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
Meteorologist, storm chaser and photographer Jessica Moore shares about her journey into storm chasing, photography and the world of NFT's. Jessica also discusses the debilitating health issues that have plagued her since 2020. After receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis earlier this year, she was faced with a choice: give up or go all in. Hear her incredibly inspirational story and how her perspective on storm chasing has dramatically changed. Jessica is also an NFT ambassador and is a well-known...
Sep 28, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the premiere episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast Season 2, the team discusses one of the highlights of the 2021 tornado season. During one of the few chases Jeff was able to join Gabe on, the two drove to north Texas with low expectations on a day that was only slightly conducive for tornadoes. After an encounter with a majestic wild animal, they jokingly determined the day would be a success. But as the afternoon evolved, the two storm chasers realized they were in prime position for a l...
Sep 14, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the Season Finale of the Tornado Trackers premiere podcast season, the team looks back on the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Tornado Season and discuss what diving in to the podcast world has meant to them. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. • Happy, TX Tornado (Max Olson's intercept): ht...
Jul 13, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Aerospace Engineer Nick Underwood joins us to talk about the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters. Equipped with instrumentation, these aircraft and crew members fly into hurricanes to gather data used in life-saving forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center. Nick discusses his particular role aboard the P-3 Orions, his journey to joining the Hurricane Hunters team, what it's like to fly thro...
Jun 29, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Tornado Trackers team dives into their first hurricane podcast episode as they break down the story behind being trapped outside in the eyewall of Hurricane Delta. The Category 2 storm made landfall in Southern Louisiana during the hyperactive, record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Through excessive use of the word "unnerving", Jeff and Gabe describe how a flat tire forced them to hide behind buildings in downtown Gueydan, LA for two hours while pieces of the town flew by. Subscrib...
Jun 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
A strong believer in experiencing the atmosphere from the inside of a mobile weather radar, Dr. Karen Kosiba has participated as a radar operator, project scientist, and project leader in a multitude of scientific field projects utilizing the DOW (Doppler on Wheels) for studying tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. In this episode, Dr. Kosiba shares war stories from the field where she and her team battled the elements to collected valuable data while storm chasing, and discusses the type of inf...
Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our guest this week is meteorologist and storm chaser Kathryn Prociv. Kathryn is the weather producer for NBC news where she works closely with Al Roker and supports the flagship shows of the TODAY Show and Nightly News with Lester Holt. Prior to working at NBC News, Kathryn spent five years as a meteorologist and weather producer at The Weather Channel. There, she produced across all programming platforms including the morning and prime time live shows. In this episode Kathryn discusses the cha...
May 18, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Emmy award winning meteorologist Jim Spencer discusses one of the most memorable day's of his 30-year career in television: May 27, 1997. Known as the Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, the day gave birth to one of Texas' most infamous tornadoes - the Jarrell, TX F5. Jim talks about how what seemed to be a typical severe weather day in Central Texas turned into a "freak of nature" weather event as he relayed warnings live on KXAN throughout the afternoon and evening. When all was said and done, the...
May 04, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Part II of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share Jeff's perspective of the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. After he and Gabe become separated, Jeff finds himself running for his life from a mile-wide EF4 tornado. Just when he thinks he is out of harm's way, a second large tornado touches down leaving him racing to safety again. In this episode, Jeff discusses how a previous traumatic event influenced his response to the aftermath o...
Apr 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Part I of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share one of their most frightening storm chasing experiences during the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. When Gabe's car slides off the road near a mile-wide tornado, he's stuck in a flooded ditch having last seen the now rain-wrapped tornado coming straight for him. The only thing he can do is make a goodbye video to his family and take cover in the car. In this episode, the team becomes t...
Apr 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Emmy award winning ABC Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares about her journey into the world of storm chasing and broadcast meteorology. After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina during her first major storm report, Ginger Zee realized storm stories where about humanity at their core. Hear how reporting on natural disasters has caused her to dig deep into who she is as a person and the purpose behind what she does for a living. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every ne...
Mar 23, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Tornado Trackers recount filming a tornado in Fort Stockton, TX on May 17, 2019 during what became the perfect storm chase. On a day where most storm chasers targeted the McCook, Nebraska tornado, Jeff and Gabe were forced to stay close to home and target SW Texas. A slow-moving supercell provided a little bit of everything, from giant hail to incredible storm structure, to a nearly stationary tornado. Everything lined up to create an epic and memorable chase day (except for when Gabe was al...
Mar 09, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Legendary storm chaser and documentary filmmaker Pecos Hank (Hank Schyma) discusses how the art of storm chasing and video production has enabled him to come alongside scientists to support research and advancements in our understanding of the sky. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. https://youtu....
Feb 24, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jeff and special guest David McConnell, an elementary school teacher, discuss chasing down the historic Pilger, NE twin EF4 tornadoes. Having never been storm chasing before, David shares his perspective of having his first tornadoes be a part of a historic outbreak. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the pla...
Feb 24, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Emmy award winning storm chaser and photographer Mike Olbinski joins the Tornado Trackers to talk about the pain of storm chasing. Mike shares personal accounts of failure and success, and the challenges of balancing family life with an evolving storm chasing career. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the pla...
Feb 24, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Tornado Trackers recall the story of Jeremy’s first tornado that occurred during what would become one of the team’s most intense storm chases ever. The May 9, 2016 Wynnewood, OK EF4 tornado crossed the road directly in front of them, leaving the team struggling to make sense of the extreme display of power. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hour...
Feb 24, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Extreme meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer shares how his team successfully launched scientific instrumentation directly into an EF4 tornado in 2019. Reed also shares how he is using his years of experience and education to help the next generation of storm chasers through a new venture called Storm Chase EDU. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those ...
Feb 24, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our premiere episode, get to know the Tornado Trackers storm chasing team as we share a bit about our “origin stories”. What made us fall in love with the sky? What are the weather events that shaped us as kids? We discuss personal stories of record breaking tornado events and even chasing a waterspout on a bicycle. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those ext...
Feb 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
