Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary | Re-released

Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary | Re-released

Author: Weather Group Television December 18, 2024 Duration: 42:45
Weather Geeks is a show and podcast that has been running for 10 years, hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia. The show features conversations with experts from the weather enterprise, including scientists, meteorologists, and even pop culture figures. The show started with the idea of creating a Meet the Press-style show for weather enthusiasts. The guests on the show have included renowned scientists like Dr. Chuck Doswell and Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as figures from the NFL and pop culture. The show has evolved over the years and has become a platform for weather geeks to geek out and discuss various topics related to weather. The Weather Geeks podcast, hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Jen Carfagno, has been a valuable platform for meteorological experts to share information and connect with the Weathergeek community. The show has been successful because it is offered by the trusted brand of The Weather Channel and provides valuable and life-saving information. The hosts discuss the challenges and surprises of hosting a TV show, including the use of teleprompters and wearing makeup. The podcast has also influenced Dr. Shepherd's teaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of conveying information in a way that the public can understand. The future of Weather Geeks will focus on topics such as AI and machine learning in forecasting, the role of social sciences in weather communication, and the use of immersive mixed reality for impactful communication. The show will continue to explore the fascination of weather and expand the understanding of meteorology beyond traditional perceptions. The loyal viewers and listeners are appreciated, and the show will continue as long as it remains valuable and in demand.

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

Weather Geeks
Podcast Episodes
Using AI to Assess Hurricane Damage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:28
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno discusses the transformative role of AI and robotics in assessing damage from natural disasters with Dr. Robin Murphy and her team from Texas A&M University. They explore th…
Communicating Weather Impacts for RV Travelers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:58
Guest: Dave Titley, Co-Founder of RV Weather Enterprises Description: When you’re traveling somewhere, whether it’s on vacation or for business, odds are you are just going to check your phone’s weather app to let you kn…
Atmospheric Insights at NCAR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Guest: Everette Joseph, Director of NCAR Description: We have the NWS, NOAA. and NCEI, but another very valuable member of the meteorological alphabet soup is NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research! However,…
Fall Foliage Forecasting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
Evan Fisher, creator of explorefall.com, discusses the science and data behind fall foliage forecasting. He explains how he became interested in weather and specifically fall foliage, and how he started creating fall fol…
Compound Disasters Along the Gulf Coast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Hurricane Milton: Special Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:28
The conversation focuses on the impending hurricane's impact on Florida, discussing its meteorological significance, preparation efforts, and the dual nature of its weakening yet dangerous status as it approaches the coa…
The Triple Whammy Flood Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
Dr. Matt Bilskie discusses compound flooding, which occurs when multiple flooding sources combine during a storm, such as storm surge, riverine flooding, and heavy rainfall. He explains the hazards associated with each c…
Painting the Weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:40
Artist Bill Haskell discusses how he incorporates the weather into his landscape paintings. He shares his fascination with weather, particularly sparked by a tornado outbreak in 1974. Living in New Mexico, Haskell finds…
NOAA: Undervalued and Underfunded? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
In this episode of the Weather Geeks podcast, former NOAA Chief of Staff Scott Rayder discusses the importance of funding for NOAA and the challenges the agency faces. He emphasizes that NOAA's diverse mission, which inc…
Touching Base with NASA's PACE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
The PACE mission, which stands for Plankton Aerosol Cloud Ocean Ecosystem, is a NASA mission that aims to capture the complexity of Earth's interconnected ecosystems. It is a crucial mission in the face of urgent environ…