WeatherBrains
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WeatherBrains 1052: He Pulled It Out Of His You-Know-What
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's WeatherBrains episode is all about marine weather! We discuss wave forecasting, marine hazards, and the many products issued for mariners....
WeatherBrains 1051: Oh My Cod!
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's WeatherBrains is all about the NWS Storm Prediction Center (SPC)'s convective outlooks. Guest WeatherBrain and SPC forecaster Bill Bunting j...
WeatherBrains 1050: VCP Dance
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's WeatherBrains episode will cover the Purdue Meteorology Program. The Panel takes a deep dive into both the undergraduate and graduate prog...
WeatherBrains 1049: Say A Little WeatherBrains Prayer
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show is all about radar and reflectivity. Guest WeatherBrain Charles Kuster works in the radar division of NSSL. He started his career a...
WeatherBrains 1048: Keep Thy Mouth Shut
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Melinda Beerends. She is the MIC (Meteorologist in Charge) of Grand Forks, ND. Welcome! Our Guest WeatherBrain No....
WeatherBrains 1047: I Hate Miller Bs
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest Panelist is a meteorologist and author who is President and CEO of NorCast Media Group. Focusing on the Northeast, NorCast is known ...
WeatherBrains 1046: Commissioner Emeritus
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show is all about the OTUS Project. It's a nonprofit research mission lead by President Nelson Tucker, Drone Builder and Ops Coordinator L...
WeatherBrains 1045: NAM Kicked Booty
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show celebrates 20 years of WeatherBrains, still going strong in January 2026! Former show regulars join the panel to reflect on memorable ...
WeatherBrains 1044: Ape Crazy
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show is dedicated to a deep dive into avalanches! Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Dr. Ethan Greene from Colorado Avalanche Center. He's ...
WeatherBrains 1043: The Aliens Are Moving
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Canadian meteorologist Ken MacDonald. He started his career way back in 1975, and has been an instructor, a forecast...
WeatherBrains 1042: Two Hour Bag of Nonsense
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest WeatherBrain couldn't make it tonight, so our panel holds a homegrown episode to kick off 2026. Discussions include storm-based vs county-...
WeatherBrains 1041: I Am The Blue Norther
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On WeatherBrains this week this our annual year-ender episode with Greg Carbin. Greg needs no introduction; tonight we look back at 2025's notable w...
WeatherBrains 1040: I Will Hunt You Down
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On WeatherBrains this week are two special guests. Friend of the show and WeatherBrains veteran Mark Sudduth is the owner of HurricaneTrack.com and ...
WeatherBrains 1039: Moose Pasture
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On WeatherBrains this week are meteorologist Jim Abraham with Environment Canada and meteorologist Ken MacDonald. Jim actually started the Canadian...
WeatherBrains 1038: We're Losing Minutes
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On WeatherBrains this week, we're diving deep into the Weather Prediction Center's Winter Program - how they forecast snow and ice, the challenges of ...
WeatherBrains 1037: Fizz Dizz
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is WPC's WCM Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dr. Owen Shieh. He holds a B.S. in Atmospheric Science from Cornell Uni...
WeatherBrains 1036: Vomiting and Vertigo
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, the Panel takes a deep dive into Hurricane Melissa and the devastation it brought to Jamaica and the Caribbean. The Panel analyzes the comp...
WeatherBrains 1035: Sass Not Class
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Corey Bunn. He's a full time Operational Meteorologist with Coastal Weather Research Center. He prepares daily for...
WeatherBrains 1034: A Little Fitz'd Out
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss on this week's episode the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29-member crew during a violent fall storm on November 10th...
WeatherBrains 1033: Maximum Hemorrhoid Outage
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist and trader focused on weather risk management, currently with Munich Re Trading LLC. His career includ...
WeatherBrains 1032: Wasteland of Nothing
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest is Dr. Jerry Brotzge, Kentucky State Climatologist and Director of the Kentucky Climate Center and Mesonet. The discussion focuses on ...
WeatherBrains 1031: Date With A Razor
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Jen Carfagno, co-host of America's Morning Headquarters and the Weather Geeks podcast on The Weather Channel. A Penn S...
WeatherBrains 1030: Bad Hombre Not Far Away
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are two Kansas City meteorologists who both went to St. Louis for meteorology and both have had incredibly long and stor...
WeatherBrains 1029: The Guy That Looks Like Big Bird
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen. He last joined the WeatherBrains panel in 2022 when he was first running for off...
WeatherBrains 1028: Spanking Going On
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Meteorology at Penn State University. He's a former Weather Channel Storm Analyst and co-author of "P...
WeatherBrains 1027: Toilets Were Overflowing
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain comes to us by way of a suggestion from friend of the podcast and WeatherBrains veteran Kevin Laws. Randy Bowers currentl...
WeatherBrains 1026: Together Is The Best Way
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest WeatherBrain for this week's episode is Melissa Marcelloni, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Brownsville, Texas. Melis...
WeatherBrains 1025: Back Of A Caged Patrol Car
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show comes to you from the 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville at the Von Braun Civic Center. Janice Bunting is the Executive Director of ...
WeatherBrains 1024: Tokin' On A Number
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist, climatologist, instructor, and now author. She has a brand new book just released titled "Wilder We...
WeatherBrains 1023B: Me And 8 Million Bags
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WeatherBrains Episode 1023B is a deep dive into 2005's Hurricane Katrina. It's hard to believe, but the tragedy is approaching its 20th anniversary....
WeatherBrains 1023A: NWA 2025 Preview
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WeatherBrains Episode 1023A is a preview of the upcoming 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL. The meeting is only two weeks away from the date...
WeatherBrains 1022: Tighter Than A Tick's Butt
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professor of mechanical engineering and applied mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania. He previously serve...
WeatherBrains 1021: I'm Glad You Wear Pants Now
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist and veteran storm chaser who has documented tornadoes, hurricanes and supercells across the Unit...
WeatherBrains 1020: Slashing Tires
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's special Guest WeatherBrain is Evan Fryberger, who is an independent content creator and a weather communicator who has built a loyal followi...
WeatherBrains 1019: Colon Cleansing
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is a late-summer unfiltered homegrown show from the panel, and it's an array of important topics, including the launch of the Alabama Weather ...
WeatherBrains 1018: He Got His Crotch Caught
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Hall of Fame Episode pays tribute to the legendary late broadcast meteorologist and industry pioneer Gary England, who passed away on June 1...
WeatherBrains 1017: Jenny8675309
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's episode features TWO special guests! Our Guest WeatherBrain for tonight is an award winning journalist and author who's latest book "Cloud W...
WeatherBrains 1016: A Time For Sorrow
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's episode comes on the heels of another horrific weather tragedy; a Texas hill country flash flooding event that killed at least 100 people. ...
WeatherBrains 1015: Not Clear and Concise
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest joins us from Bonn, Germany — and from the far side of the clock, where it's 2 a.m. local time! Lars Lowinski is a seasoned meteorol...
WeatherBrains 1014: Among the Daywalkers
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's show features an assortment of guests as we take a deep-dive into the National Weather Association - what it is, and why it matters. In ad...
WeatherBrains 1013: Underwear Older Than You
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the creator of Durango Weather Guy Hyper Local Weather Blog that is an essential forecasting source for the residents ...
WeatherBrains 1012: Regional Hair Club Convention
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the rising stars in the new wave of digital storm coverage. His livestreams have gained national attention fo...
WeatherBrains 1011: Wine Science
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a show veteran and seasoned meteorologist known for cutting through the noise to clearly communicate impacts in a high...
WeatherBrains 1010: Chief Smoothing Officer
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an award winning journalist and author who runs the New England Historical Society. She's been sharing of New Englan...
WeatherBrains 1009: People Are Complicated
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Geology from the University of Alabama, where he specializes in synoptic climatology, which focuses on ...
WeatherBrains 1008: No Cookies In Cookietown
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's episode is a homegrown show discussing a wide range of topics. Notably, the panel discusses resume-building and interview skills in a chan...
WeatherBrains 1007: I Am Unsettled
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is author and researcher Kati Wylie Ray. Tonight we learn about and discuss the devastating F4 tornado that struck Popl...
WeatherBrains 1006: Farmer McNasty Pants
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain has a 25-year history in aviation. He is an experienced skydiver with over 700 jumps, a fixed-wing pilot with a seaplane ...
WeatherBrains 1005: Barking Up The Wrong Tree
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Associate Professor at Villanova University, specializing in severe weather risks, societal impacts and hazard miti...
WeatherBrains 1004: You'll Never Be As Good As That Guy In The 80s
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Weather Communications Coach whose mission is to keep communities safe an...
WeatherBrains 1003: I've Eaten 20 Year Old SPAM
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a prolific author and Southern preparedness expert who has written over 75 novels that blend gripping survival scenari...
WeatherBrains 1002: I Am Sending You A Hair Clip
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a fast-rising YouTube creator known for her deeply researched and emotionally resonant documentaries on high-end torna...
WeatherBrains 1001: You And Your Jet Cores
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the most respected voices in the field of broadcast meteorology. He celebrated his 45th anniversary with WGN-TV...
WeatherBrains 1000: We're Just Getting Started
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's WeatherBrains is a celebration. Nineteen years and 1000 shows! We are looking back on our journey and celebrating all of these years toget...
WeatherBrains 999: I'm Muting As Fast As I Can
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist at Bluewater Forecasting in Montgomery, Alabama. He's got almost five decades of experience ...
WeatherBrains 998: Bangers and Mash
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired meteorologist with thirty-five years of experience at the NWS. That includes twenty-six years as a SOO, an...
WeatherBrains 997: Merry Go Round of Craziness
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Lead Forecaster for the Storm Prediction Center with nearly four decades of Federal service, specializing in...
WeatherBrains 996: Pull the METARs
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a seasoned broadcast meteorologist and weather anchor at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. He brings a wealth of knowledge...
WeatherBrains 995: I'm The Girl They Didn't Like
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Atmospheric Scientist and a Research Meteorologist and Managing Director of the FARM (Flexible Array of Radars and ...
WeatherBrains 994: Disregard Everything I Said
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Mason, author of Death Rides The Sky, The Story Of The 1925 Tri-State Tornado, is our guest this week! Next month is the 100th anniversary of t...
WeatherBrains 993: Friends In Strange Places
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a storm chaser, and is the driver and equipment technician for storm chaser Brett Adair. He has over twelve years of...
WeatherBrains 992: Bozos On The Bus
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a somber episode tonight as we look back on the life and legacy of a legend in the field of meteorology, Dr. Chuck Doswell. We look back at Dr. D...
WeatherBrains 991: A Lot Of Lady Friends
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the great grand-niece of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the Vermont farmer who first photographed snowflakes. Sue Richa...
WeatherBrains 990: Nerdery
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Guest WeatherBrain of Year 2025 is a Geologist with a passion for studying extreme weather-related surface impacts. His research primarily...
WeatherBrains 989: Dabbling With Data
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is the annual tradition of the year-ender with recently-retired and former SPC meteorologist Greg Carbin. He was the Warning Coordination Me...
WeatherBrains 988: Free Beer At The Tiki Bar
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seasoned WeatherBrains veteran Mark Sudduth AKA "The Hurricane Hunter" joins us again to look back on 2024's notable weather events. He is known for h...
WeatherBrains 987: Tarantulas Are Cuddly
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is a home-grown show between our regulars. Sometimes it's nice to sit around the wooden mahogany table and have a chat. It's a lively disc...
WeatherBrains 986: I Need Some New Underwear
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Research Associate at NOAA's NSSL. He was previously an Emergency Manager for almost a decade. He's also previou...
WeatherBrains 985: Below 40 I'm Incapacitated
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show. He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journal...
WeatherBrains 984: I Suck At Retirement
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness b...
WeatherBrains 983: S Word
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He's an Illinois native. Steve Piltz, welcome to Weathe...
WeatherBrains 982: Go Smoke Somewhere Else
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for t...
WeatherBrains 981: Charge Your Doodads
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL. He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journ...
WeatherBrains 980: Flip The Camera Off
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather. He became well-known for his expertise in winter st...
WeatherBrains 979: I'm Going To Get This Fly
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysi...
WeatherBrains 978: Feels Good, Smells Good
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show. He is a certified consulting meteorologist and a certified Broadcast Meteorologist with a s...
WeatherBrains 977: Using Useful Idiots
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather. He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+...
WeatherBrains 976: Grand Theft Auto: Hurricane Edition
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a weather enthusiast and storm chaser. Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode. Our Sec...
WeatherBrains 975: I Hate Grids
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow. Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the Nati...
WeatherBrains 974: I'm Going To Break A Lot of Stuff
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas. Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's...
WeatherBrains 973: Woodpecker on the Rain Gutter
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCT...
WeatherBrains 972: Memories of Gnats
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone. Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser. To d...
WeatherBrains 971: Field of Walking Trauma Cases
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Rya...
WeatherBrains 970: My Mom Is Playing Minecraft
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology. He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in fore...
WeatherBrains 969: Perturbed Tractor
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader. He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades ...
WeatherBrains 968: Under The Influence of Vodka
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Homegrown show tonight to kick off the month of August. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners....
WeatherBrains 967: The Magical Fruit
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN. He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from...
WeatherBrains 966: One Man Troycott
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the long-awaited reboot to the 1996 classic "Twister". Released in movie theaters late last week, "Twisters" is fin...
WeatherBrains 965: When You Don't Know, You Don't Know
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Mete...
WeatherBrains 964: Rope Burn On My Knuckle
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professional storm chaser and field weather reporter for The Weather Channel. He's known for his extensive use of ...
WeatherBrains 963: I'm The Troublemaker Here
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a NWS meteorologist at Rapid City, SD who turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a career focused on publ...
WeatherBrains 962: I Hate These Questions
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first attempt with this very special guest a few weeks back didn't go quite as planned, so we are back for Version 2.0 with tonight's Guest Weathe...
WeatherBrains 961: I Got Hit By A Guy In A Minivan
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Unified Forecast System. Good to see you on the show, Allison Gregory! A...
WeatherBrains 960: Paid By The Frame
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a forecaster at the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She's also a GIS expert and ...
WeatherBrains 959: He Deserves To Be Insulted
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion. He earned his Ph...
WeatherBrains 958: Count Our Blessings; Take Our Naps
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a 14-year-old weather enthusiast from St. Louis, Missouri. He's recently been interviewed on The Weather Channel, ...
WeatherBrains 957: Bird Eggs and Limes
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up dreaming of being a meteorologist and has had a passion for weather ever since he was a kid. He was born in Col...
WeatherBrains 956: From One Swamp To Another
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an old friend of the show. He recently joined Spire, a weather forecasting company that utilizes advanced satellit...
WeatherBrains 955: Potato Guns And Fire Alarms
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest Panelist is a show regular. He's the SOO at the Birmingham NWS office. Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you on the show. Our fi...
WeatherBrains 954: Toxic Wasteland
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Pueblo, CO. He got interested in weather as a youngster in elementary s...