Storm Chasing in the Digital Age

Storm Chasing in the Digital Age

Author: Weather Group Television May 27, 2026 Duration: 52:34
Join Jen Carfagno as she interviews storm chaser Jordan Hall, exploring his journey from childhood fascination to professional storm chasing. Discover insights into storm chasing techniques, safety, social media influence, and international weather adventures.

The conversation about our atmosphere is constant, but it often skims the surface. Weather Geeks, from Weather Group Television, dives into the profound depth behind the daily forecast. This isn't just about whether you'll need an umbrella; it's about the sprawling, interconnected science that turns a cloud into a catastrophe or a sunset into a spiritual moment. Each episode pulls apart the forces that shape our global reality, exploring the latest meteorological research, the history of epic storms, and the cultural impact of climate. You'll hear from the scientists and experts who decode the chaos, making the complex physics of our planet not just understandable, but genuinely compelling. Tune in for a podcast that treats the weather as the urgent, beautiful, and ever-evolving story it truly is-the one narrative we all share, written in wind, water, and data.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 42:42
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Marshall Shepherd speaks with Roy Wright from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) about the challenges of compound disasters, particularly in the Gulf Coast regio…
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Duration: 28:11
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Duration: 25:40
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Duration: 37:02
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Duration: 35:59
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