Don Paul's Bits o' Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some Humor

Don Paul's Bits o' Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some Humor

Author: donpaul0 Language: English Episodes: 14
Tune in to Don Paul's Bits o' Blather on Weather, Climate, and Some Humor for a refreshingly direct take on the atmosphere above us and the science that explains it. Hosted by donpaul0, this podcast grounds itself in detailed, frequent updates tailored for Western New York and the Buffalo region, while also weaving in broader national weather patterns. Beyond the forecasts, you'll find clear, evidence-based discussions on climate science, with a firm focus on the realities of anthropogenic warming. Don Paul doesn't shy away from a good fight, either, regularly tilting at the windmills of misinformation by challenging junk science with facts and a sharp wit. The tone is conversational and accessible, rooted in the Science and Earth categories it inhabits, but always leaves room for genuine laughs and lighter moments. It’s a blend of local relevance, global context, and necessary critique, making each episode a substantive yet engaging listen. You'll come for the reliable weather insights but stay for the thoughtful climate context and the occasional humorous aside that makes complex topics relatable. This isn't just a weather report; it's a deeper look at the forces shaping our environment, served with personality and purpose.
Episodes
Are We Overplaying Our "Climate Haven" Image in WNY? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
Flooding events, including the current cataclysmic floods in the SE, have been worsening as predicted in climate models since the 1980s. While WNY is less likely to experience droughts, wildfires, and cataclysmic floodin…
Anatomy of the Ongoing Mega-Disaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:02
In terms of physical destruction, the combination of precursor nontropical rains + Hurricane Helene is proving to be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, aided and abetted by the warming climate.
META's Epic FAIL...and a Weather Forecast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:41
The forecast comes first, with widespread showers arriving by Friday evening, but thinning out on a much cooler Saturday, and a mainly dry, breezy, cool Game Day. Then, the story of my Facebook attack and FB suspension a…
Labor Day Weekend Fcst & Extended Outlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:48
We've re-muggified on Friday afternoon, with SCATTERED & OCCASIONAL showers & tstorms arriving later Friday night into portions of Saturday. Sunday will be drier, with a brief period of showers in the afternoon, ahead of…
Heat's On, Outlook to Labor Day, and Climate Notes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Tuesday will be the warmest day we've had in a while, approaching 90 along with higher humidity; Muggy w/ SCT showers & tstorms late Tue night-Wed, Fri PM-Sat AM, and a nice holiday weekend follows with a crisp Labor Day…
Nice weekdays, Far-from-ideal weekend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:20
Seasonably summery temperatures return during the week with dry conditions until later Friday. Then, a slow-moving low pressure system brings periods of scattered showers and tstorms (not a steady rain) both days this we…
DEmuggification is on the Horizon! Patience, friends. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:23
Another Muggy weekend is on tap, with scattered and OCCASIONAL showers & tstorms for parts of Saturday. Still humid on Sunday, but mainly rainfree. A pattern change arrives by Tuesday, and you'll notice the difference. P…
SULTRY, sometimes Unsettled week ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:16
Very Warm to Hot and Humid week ahead, with some Scattered Showers & Storms Tues (mainly PM) with Isolated downpours, a BIT less sultry on Wed, heat returns by Thur. Brief look ahead to EC Fair.
Unsettled for 2 days; Heat Builds during Weekend into next week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:46
Scattered Showers & Tstorms late Tuesday return by Wed afternoon, some possible strong to severe Wed. Briefly cooler Thur, Heat begins to rebuild during the weekend into the start of August. Forecast & Extended Outlook.