WeatherBrains Episode 854 is now online (May 31st, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
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Our show tonight focuses on looking back at notable TV meteorologists and their impact on the science of meteorology and broadcasting as a whole.
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is is a meteorologist and journalist based in Boulder, Colorado. He has written on weather and climate for the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Weather Underground, and many freelance venues. Bob Henson, welcome!
Also joining us on this episode are meteorologists Landon Aydlett and Brandon Aydlett. Landon is the WCM for the WFO NWS in Guam. His brother, Brandon, also works at the NWS Guam as the Science Operations Officer. Welcome to WeatherBrains, gentleman!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Concerns with climate change in Guam (14:40)
Notable typhoons near Guam (17:30)
Women pioneers in broadcast meteorology (31:45)
Effect of social media on mental health in the meteorological community (01:11:35)
The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:28:20)
This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:30:50)
National Weather Round-Up (01:42:48)
E-Mail Segment
and more!
Web Sites from Episode 854:
“Miss Monitor”
The Monitor Tribute Pages
“Recalling a Media Pioneer: NBC Radio’s ‘Monitor'”
Revolution 21’s “Blog for the People”
Bob Henson Twitter
Picks of the Week:
Bruce Jones – Shelters of Faith Program
Jen Narramore – Dave Schwartz Tribute
Rick Smith – Out
Neil Jacobs – Out
Troy Kimmel – Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain – Biden’s New Housing Plan: Fire Up the House Factories
Bill Murray – Radio Shack Catalog Archive
James Spann – Noted weather nut Mike Trout surprised his childhood weatherman with an adorable retirement video
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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