Weather Hype

A tragic accident involving an amphibious vehicle commonly known as a duck boat has claimed the lives of 17 people including nine members of one family. It happened on Table Rock Lake near the tourist town of Branson, Missouri as two different duck boats carrying dozens of passengers were hit by a severe thunderstorm on the evening of July 19, 2018. While one boat was able to make it to shore safely, the other boat carrying 31 people unfortunately capsized, with 17 people losing their lives. Here’s what Jim Pattison Jr, the president of Ripley Entertainment who owns the duck boat company said during a interview with CBS This Morning: “to the best of our knowledge, there was a fast-moving storm that came out of nowhere." His quote has received a lot of criticism from meteorologists and the weather community. On this episode of Weather Hype, we breakdown the duck boat tragedy from a weather communication perspective and ask: Was this accident preventable? Did the duck boat company actually receive information a

In the weather community, we often talk about vulnerable populations and strive for inclusion of all people. We're joined by Matt Bolton, an undergraduate student at St. Leo University, who has done incredible work relating to this important topic. Matt's work is diverse, and one area he looks into is Autism Spectrum Condition and how it relates to meteorology. Matt shares his insights from his research and experiences in hopes that we can all be more aware and understanding of those who are autistic or who may have autism. Join us for this fascinating conversation. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Constructivism" by A.A. Aalto: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ as well as "Rain and Thunderstorm at Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner" by Samuel Corwin: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ and "Sun Won't Rise" by Ketsa: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In the last two weeks, the eruption of Kīlauea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawai'i, has forced roughly 2,000 residents to evacuate, destroyed around 40 structures, and even caused several serious injuries. We are joined by Dr. Janine Krippner to explore the vast world of volcanology. While the Kīlauea event has been devastating, it is our hope that it can bring hazard communities together to learn from one another. Therefore, this podcast is a first step toward learning about the similarities and differences between the volcanology and meteorological communities. Stay tuned because we are talking all about volcanoes, social media, and risk communication on this new episode of Weather Hype! Thanks to Jared Smith from the Carolina Weather Group Podcast for his help with this episode's Weather Ready Nation preparedness message for Spring weather. For more information, please visit weather.gov/WRN (https://www.blubrry.com/weatherhype/32074288/episode-41-drilling-the-skies-w-jonathan-jennings/weather.go

Minh recently went on a personal trip to Iceland, and he gained really cool perspectives on the country's emergency management system. Join Minh and Castle as they recount some of his stories of how emergency management and weather are similar and different in Iceland compared to the United States. Minh also shares some great travel tips if you plan to visit Iceland in the future and digs into what weather communication might be like for tourists and visitors who travel to other countries based on his experiences trekking through blizzards. It's all about the Land of Fire and Ice in Episode 44, and we hope you'll join us for that and more! Special thanks to Dina Knightly from the Storm Front Freaks Podcast for this episode's Weather Ready Nation Spring Weather Safety Message. Modifications were made for the Introduction and the following music: "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Joekulsarlon Icebergs (ID 683)" by Lobo Loco: https://creativecommons.org/licen

Weather warnings are the bread and butter of weather communication, but is it possible to have too many weather warnings? Can there be too much of a good thing? We're joined by broadcast meteorologist Joe Lauria from Fox4 in Kansas City, who had a hunch that too many severe thunderstorm warnings were affecting his viewers. On this episode of WeatherHype, Joe tells us all about his investigation into the number of severe thunderstorm warnings that are issued around the country. We finish up the episode by discussing short-term and long-term goals for overcoming this overwarning, in hopes of starting a conversation about this topic in our community. You do not want to miss this episode of WeatherHype, so stick around because a weather warning episode is coming your way!  Thanks to Mark Jelinek from the What is it About the Weather? Podcast for his help with this episode's Weather Ready Nation preparedness message for Spring weather. For more information, please visit weather.gov/WRN (https://www.blubrry.com/we

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts all across the country have the opportunity to learn about weather and climate, but how they're learning about that information can be a little confusing. While STEM education and outreach is important, some of the new standards and requirements within the Girl Scouts of America program are making weather education much more difficult. We are joined by Meteorologist Christina Edwards from WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama for more insight on this topic. From Thin Mints to thunderstorms and Do-si-dos to derechos, we'll be talking all about weather and how it relates to scouting! We're excited to bring this episode to you as a part of the 2018 National Weather Podcast Month. Visit weatherpodcastmonth.com (weatherpodcastmonth.com) for more information. Additionally, thanks to Jared Smith from Carolina Weather Group and Becky DePodwin for their help with this episode's Weather Ready Nation preparedness messages for Spring weather. For more information, please visit weather.gov/WRN (we

They say if you don't like something, change it. Well, have you ever walked outside, hating the weather and wishing you could change it? If you have, you're not alone and you're not the first person to think about it. C.W. Post, a Texas entrepreneur and idea-man, had an explosive idea to alter the weather above the West Texas skies. We're joined by Jonathan Jennings, the Director of Meteorology of the Texas Weather Modification Association. He will give us insights into weather modification, including cloud-seeding operations, and also talk to us about the conspiracy theories surrounding the idea of chemtrails. We're excited to bring this episode to you as a part of the 2018 National Weather Podcast Month. Visit weatherpodcastmonth.com (weatherpodcastmonth.com) for more information. Additionally, thanks to Phil Johnson from the Storm Front Freaks Podcast for his help with this episode's Weather Ready Nation preparedness message for Spring weather. For more information, please visit weather.gov/WRN (weather.go

What is it about Weather Podcasts? Wait... Mark, what are you doing here?? On this episode of Weatherhype, we are joined by Mark Jelinek (the host of the fantastic weather podcast: What is it About the Weather?) to discuss podcasting as a story-telling medium, NOAA's Weather Ready Nation initiative, and the future of weather podcasting. Mark conducted a small study with some of the weather podcast's audiences to ask: Are we, the podcast hosts, being good Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors? You'll have to check out the episode to find out! Our usually shenanigans are back, and don't forget our Songs of the Week! All of this and more on WeatherHype! Don't forget that National Weather Podcast Month is coming up in March! For more information on the podcasts involved, the crazy crossovers planned, and other surprises up our sleeve, make sure to follow @wxpodcastmonth and visit www.weatherpodcastmonth.com (http://www.weatherpodcastmonth.com)! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I

Inspired by the recent In the Elements podcast, this episode of Weather Hype is dedicated to continuing the conversation around mental health. Specifically, we share personal stories of mental health, experiences, and strategies for overcoming our own personal struggles. Additionally, the conversation moves into discussing the challenges of undergraduate and graduate school and the associated mental health that accompanies these stressful situations. Finally, we deep dive into the world of social science and caution of some of our personal mental health struggles in pursuing a graduate degree in a unique field. We end our conversation by discussing the IDONTMIND campaign, and some current events. As always, we round out the podcast with our songs of the week! Stay tuned, because a conversation on mental health is coming up next! For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional mental health resources, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-39.html (http://www

The American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting is billed as the "world's largest yearly gathering for the weather, water, and climate community."  For Castle and Minh, it's a great opportunity to learn about new research, connect with folks in the weather and climate world, and most importantly to reunite with old friends. There are so many things happening at AMS every year, and there's absolutely no way we could spend roughly an hour going over every single detail. But, we tried to cover some of the highlights from this year, especially ideas surrounding the conference theme, "Transforming Communication in the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise Focusing on Challenges Facing Our Sciences." This was to be the meeting that would be presided over the late AMS President and a friend, Matt Parker. We talk about our own personal efforts to make Matt proud and to talk about important issues in our community revolving communication. That and so much more on Episode 38! Modifications were made for the Introdu

On this new episode of WeatherHype we are breaking down the recently published National Academies of Science (NAS) report on the integration of social and behavioral sciences within the Weather Enterprise. As a podcast who frequently discusses social science, we first take a step back to examine the terms "social and behavioral sciences" and "weather enterprise." What do they mean, and what/who do they include? Next, we provide our major takeaway points from the 100-page report. What were the goals of the report? What were the recommendations? What does the future look like for integrating social and behavioral sciences in the weather enterprise? We answer all of these questions, in addition to the shenanigans of our daily lives and our songs of the week. Stick around, because WeatherHype is coming up next! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Electric Birds" and "Secret Garden" by Scott Ho

Remember last episode when we got super political? Well, get ready for some more politics. And this time, we’re diving into President Trump’s nomination of Barry Lee Myers for the new administrator of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. What is NOAA? Who is Barry Myers? Why should you care? We’ll have a compilation of press reports, opinions from various sides, and our own insights on the nomination and what it could mean for NOAA and the National Weather Service. Join us for this and as always, a fun look into our lives and songs of the week! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ as well as "Wasted Britain" and "Locked Up" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

We are back after a month of travel to discuss our active hurricane season in the Atlantic, and specifically to break down Hurricanes Irma and Maria. On this episode, we provide our personal perspectives of experiencing Hurricane Irma and talk about guilt/shame messaging that was evident from social media posts. We then shift the focus to discuss the aftermath of Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, and all of the political mumble jumbo that is attached to this disaster. We finish up with life updates, and our songs of the week! Stay tuned, because WeatherHype is coming up next! If you would like to help Puerto Rico, here is an organization that we will be helping out as part of our Share the Love campaign - United for Puerto Rico (http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/). This is not an endorsement, we are only providing these as options for you. Please take a look at all charities and organizations closely before you donate. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" b

As the devastation in Southeast Texas and Louisiana continues to unfold, we wanted to capture the many ideas, opinions, and thoughts that have been circulating around on social media from both the meteorology community and the public. From the decision to evacuate to the innovative use of social media during this event, Castle and Minh examine these ideas to inform people about the nuances in decision-making and also the challenges that many people face in the coming months and years. It is not our intention to be disrespectful to the victims of Harvey. We want to take this opportunity to talk about ideas that certainly need to be discussed while acknowledging that we can help people affected by the storm. If you would like to help, here are two organizations you may look to for donating. This is not an endorsement of the Red Cross or United Way. We are only providing these as options for you. Please take a look at all charities and organizations closely before you donate. Text the word HARVEY to 90999 to

What's up, Hypesters?! We are back in full swing, and starting August off with our good friend Evan Kuras! On this show, we dive into the world of biometeorology and personal weather monitoring. This episode has something for everyone! We discuss personal heat exposure, environmental justice, tailored weather messaging and warnings, cooling and hydrating resources in communities, and of course Moana. After, we describe our songs of the week - in intricate detail I might add - and figure out what Minh and Castle have been up to this summer. Get ready, because the shenanigans are back! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Empty Electrical Caves " by Kevin Bryce: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

On Episode 32, Minh and Castle discuss new research into how the communication landscape is changing for where people acquire weather forecast information. Previous studies have shown that local television was the dominant source, but with more and more people turning to smartphones, a new study highlights the use of smartphone apps among the younger generation. Also, with the recent Fourth of July holiday, some municipalities in the country decided to go on with their firework displays, even with extremely dry conditions. We discuss that and how fireworks affect air quality. And of course, we have our songs of the week and highlight causes for our "Giving Back" campaign. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Knock Knock" by Broke for Free: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Welcome back to Weatherhype! After a brief hiatus, Minh and Castle are back with the most recent weather headlines. On this episode, we discuss the recent heatwave in the Southwest U.S. and its impact on travel. More importantly, we elaborate on the climatic impacts and how this event may impact commerce in the future. We then shift gears to discuss the new "Potential Tropical Cyclone Advisory" that is now being issued by the National Hurricane Center. Lastly, we take a look at the new storm alerting system that has been implemented by the recently opened Universal Studios waterpark, Volcano Bay. We finish off the episode with a life update, our songs of the week, and a review of the new show Boy Band! Get ready, because Weatherhype is coming up next! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Spas N Junk" by Kevin Bryce: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

With our crazy summer schedules, we will be taking a quick break to get settled into our summer plans. Let the suspense begin! Expect new episodes back in Late June/Early July! Until then, feel free to keep tweeting us, leaving us reviews, sending us emails, and listening to old episodes by the pool! Stay Hyped, Hypsters! Byeeeee! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "4am Sunset" by Kevin Bryce: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

What's up, Hypesters! Can you believe it's been a year since we started the podcast?! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are unlocking the WeatherHype vaults to release the never before heard pilot episode. You will get an inside look at our original conversation about the probability of precipitation, and a follow up discussion on a recent graphic released on Twitter. Following this weather chat, we bring the shenanigans! Two words: Weather Underwear. You'll have to listen to find out more! We finish off with not only 2 songs of the week, but 4! All of this and more is coming up next on WeatherHype! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "A Flashback for Mr. Computer" by Kevin Bryce: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

It was a wet and dreary April 22 for the thousands of scientists and science supporters who gathered in Washington D.C. to voice their concerns and opinions on the Trump Administration's war on facts and scientific knowledge. Minh had a chance to go to D.C., where he sheds some light on what it was like to take part in the March for Science event. Get his perspective, and learn more about how to get involved now that the rally has passed. We have that and even more political talk with Tomi Lahren, the controversial TV host who was recently fired from The Blaze. Of course, we have our social talk, songs of the week, and information about our charities of the month! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Quit Bitching" by Broke for Free: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/