The Weather Junkies

Weather Junkies

Nerding out about weather, climate, and other Earth sciences. Join Merry, Ryan, Tyler, and Dakota every week for their in-depth conversations on various topics in the weather and climate world.

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Episodes

Ep. 59: How Weather & Climate Communication Have Evolved with Bob Henson

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Bob Henson to discuss what he's learned during his career in weather & climate communication. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service...

Feb 24, 2017•58 min

Ep. 58: An Outsider's Perspective on Weather Comm with John Malone

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by John Malone of News12V to discuss his view of weather communication. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tu...

Feb 17, 2017•40 min

Ep. 57: The Life of a Digital Meteorologist with Irene Sans

Tyler and Dakota chat with Irene Sans about her work as a digital meteorologist!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w......

Feb 10, 2017•50 min

The Challenges of Forecasting Ice Storms - Ep. 6 of 'Weather Ready or Not'

In this episode of 'Weather Ready or Not', Dakota and Becky dive into ice storms and how meteorologists forecast for them. Donate to 'Weather Ready or Not' via patreon at patreon.com/theweatherjunkies

Feb 07, 2017•24 min

Ep 56: Student Reaction to #AMS2017 with Noah Bergren

Tyler is joined by Noah Bergern to discuss the recent American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting

Jan 27, 2017•23 min

Ep 55: The Sectors of Meteorology with Noah Brauer

This week Tyler & Dakota discuss the private, public, and academic sectors of meteorology with Noah Brauer.

Jan 20, 2017•46 min

Ep 54: Snow Map Hysteria with Dan Brown

This week Tyler and Dakota discuss the craziness of sharing snow maps with Dan Brown. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-junkies/id1056471528?mt=2 Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33...

Jan 13, 2017•44 min

Ep 53: The Role of Weather in Forest Health with Dr. David Coyle

Tyler and Dakota are joined by Dr. David Coyle to discuss weather's role in forest health. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjun... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w......

Jan 06, 2017•51 min

Twelve Days of Storm Chasing

Dakota sings a special rendition of Twelve Days of Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2016•4 min

Hurricane Matthew - The Forecast, The Message, The Action

On this episode on "Weather Ready or Not" we dive into the multifaceted forecast of Hurricane Matthew. Connect with us on... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weatherjunkies/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-junkies/id1056471528?mt=2

Dec 22, 2016•59 min

Ep. 52: A Recap of Weather in 2016

Tyler and Dakota discuss the most notable weather events of 2016. Trending in the Weatherverse: Polar Vortex New Interactive White Christmas Map Sea Ice Animation Crap App Read of the Week: A Method to Forecast Wintertime Instability and Non-Lake Effect Snow Squalls Across Northern New England Connect with us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theweatherjunkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewxjunkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weatherjunkies/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/weathe...

Dec 15, 2016•49 min

Ep. 51: What Is It About The Weather? with Mark Jelinek

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by fellow podcaster Mark Jelinek to talk about his love for the weather.

Dec 09, 2016•46 min

We're Now on Patreon!

Help us improve our podcast quality by donating at patreon.com/theweatherjunkies.

Dec 05, 2016•56 sec

Ep 50: What's Up With Arctic Sea Ice? with Dr. Julienne Stroeve

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Dr. Julienne Stroeve to talk about the state of Arctic sea ice!

Dec 02, 2016•37 min

Ep 49: The Importance of Earth Science Teachers with Shawn Milrad

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Shawn Milrad to discuss the critical importance of good teachers in science.

Nov 18, 2016•50 min

Ep 48: Improving Data Visualization in the Weather Enterprise with Robert Simmon

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Planet's Robert Simmon to discuss data visualization in the weather enterprise.

Nov 11, 2016•52 min

Ep 47: When Weather Affects A World Series with Robert Guthrie

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Robert Guthrie to discuss how weather affects baseball games.

Nov 04, 2016•36 min

Ep 46: The Future Of National Parks with Brian Kahn

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Climate Central writer Brian Kahn to discuss his series on National Parks!

Oct 28, 2016•51 min

Ep 46: The Future Of National Parks with Brian Kahn

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Climate Central writer Brian Kahn to discuss his series on National Parks!

Oct 28, 2016•51 min

Ep 45: A Different Way to Classify Hurricanes with Stephanie Pilkington

This week Tyler and Dakota discuss the Saffir-Simpson scale and a different way to classify hurricanes, with Stephanie Pilkington.

Oct 21, 2016•41 min

Ep 45: A Different Way to Classify Hurricanes with Stephanie Pilkington

This week Tyler and Dakota discuss the Saffir-Simpson scale and a different way to classify hurricanes, with Stephanie Pilkington.

Oct 21, 2016•41 min

Surviving Superstorm Sandy - Ep. 4 of "Weather Ready or Not"

Meteorologist Becky Elliott travels to the New Jersey coastline to talk with residents about Superstorm Sandy and the aftermath. She learns several very important lessons that all meteorologists can learn from.

Oct 17, 2016•25 min

Surviving Superstorm Sandy - Ep. 4 of "Weather Ready or Not"

Oct 17, 2016•25 min

Ep 44: Behind the Scenes of The Weather Channel with Dominic Ramunni

This week Tyler and Dakota take a look at the Weather Channel's operations with Dominic Ramunni.

Oct 14, 2016•46 min

Ep 44: Behind the Scenes of The Weather Channel with Dominic Ramunni

This week Tyler and Dakota take a look at the Weather Channel's operations with Dominic Ramunni.

Oct 14, 2016•46 min

Hurricane Matthew with Ian Livingston

Tyler and Dakota talk about Hurricane Matthew with weather extraordinaire, Ian Livingston

Oct 07, 2016•53 min

Hurricane Matthew with Ian Livingston

Tyler and Dakota talk about Hurricane Matthew with weather extraordinaire, Ian Livingston

Oct 07, 2016•53 min

Ep 42: The Many Shapes & Sizes of Hail with Dr. Ian Giammanco

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Dr. Ian Giammanco to discuss the ins-and-outs of the hail study funded by the Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Sep 29, 2016•41 min

Ep 42: The Many Shapes & Sizes of Hail with Dr. Ian Giammanco

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by Dr. Ian Giammanco to discuss the ins-and-outs of the hail study funded by the Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Sep 29, 2016•41 min

Ep 41: Severe Weather Warning Research with Matt Mahalik

This week Tyler and Dakota are joined by research meteorologist Matt Mahalik to discuss his research pertaining to tornado warning research.

Sep 23, 2016•50 min

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