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The world's oldest and greatest weather podcast. Join weather geeks James Spann, Bill Murray, Kim Klockow-McClain, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, and Troy Kimmel along with some of the most brilliant minds in the weather enterprise every week!

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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, 1975.

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Recent Guests

Fred Stonehouse
Historian and author specializing in maritime history.
Maritime Historic Society of Detroit
Episode: WeatherBrains 1034: A Little Fitz'd Out
Tom Hultquist
Meteorologist with experience in Great Lakes' weather forecasting.
Environmental Modeling Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1034: A Little Fitz'd Out
Tom Paylor
Meteorologist and trader specializing in weather risk management
Munich Re Trading
Episode: WeatherBrains 1033: Maximum Hemorrhoid Outage
John Gordon
Climatologist and leading figure in the Kentucky Mesonet program
Kentucky Climate Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1032: Wasteland of Nothing
Dr. Jerry Brotzge
State Climatologist for Kentucky, Director of the Kentucky Climate Center
Kentucky Climate Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1032: Wasteland of Nothing
Shane Holinde
Former Chief Meteorologist and Outreach Manager for the Kentucky Mesonet
Kentucky Climate Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1032: Wasteland of Nothing
Jen Carfagno
Co-host of America's Morning Headquarters at The Weather Channel and co-host of the Weather Geeks Podcast, known as the Dewpoint Diva.
The Weather Channel
Episode: WeatherBrains 1031: Date With A Razor
Eric Sorensen
Meteorologist and Congressman from Illinois
U.S. Congress
Episode: WeatherBrains 1029: The Guy That Looks Like Big Bird
Dr. John Nese
Teaching professor of meteorology at Penn State, former Weather Channel Storm Analyst
Penn State
Episode: WeatherBrains 1028: Spanking Going On

Hosts

James Spann
Co-host with extensive experience in weather broadcasting and education, engages with listeners through compelling storytelling and insights.
Bill Murray
Co-host with a focus on humorous and engaging anecdotes related to weather experiences and challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 232 ratings
  • My People

    The Brains are my people! I’ve loved all things weather as long as I remember back in the early 60’s. I geek out every week with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kprice1957
    United States5 months ago
  • Good

    Although my English is not quite well, but the broadcast is good. And have a very wide topics and views

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    空空空空卡
    China3 years ago
  • Can’t miss it

    You have my rapt attention every Monday evening. I first started listing just because I was interested in tornadoes but I learn something new about weather every week. The discussions are fascinating to me, no matter who the guests are.I also appreciate your levelheaded insights and knowledge. I love the non-political, comfortable, easy and humorous conversation between the regulars. And James, I bought weather radios for my family for Christmas, even though we don’t live in the Plains or Deep S... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaybird6925
    United States4 years ago
  • This is the best weather podcast out there. James, Bill and crew are the cream of the crop!

    Podchaser
    5
    Tracy Frederick
    4 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    I so thoroughly enjoy this podcast. I’m a truck driver and I also have a background in weather myself from the army and love listening to this as I’m traveling the states. I love all the interesting topics and funny antics that make me laugh along the way. I hope this podcast can last forever! -David W.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidCWatson1990
    United States4 years ago

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Overall, it is widely regarded as the go-to source for weather enthusiasts looking for both education and entertainment.
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WeatherBrains 1031: Date With A Razor
Q: What's your biggest advice for young women coming up in broadcasting?
Have thick skin and find ways to learn from mean comments while ignoring the nastiness.
WeatherBrains 1031: Date With A Razor
Q: What are some innovations you have seen in your career?
There has been a lot of changes and innovations throughout my career, especially with data and technology that has enhanced weather reporting.
WeatherBrains 1031: Date With A Razor
Q: Did you have a young person weather bug?
I didn't think that could be my job though. It was in high school that I discovered meteorology as a possible career.
WeatherBrains 1030: Bad Hombre Not Far Away
Q: What is the strangest thing that happened to you as a TV broadcaster?
Getting slapped by a lady in a McDonald's while she was trying to greet me enthusiastically.
WeatherBrains 1030: Bad Hombre Not Far Away
Q: What advice do you have for college students aspiring to be TV meteorologists?
Be good communicators, be able to simplify complex meteorological concepts, and have multiple streams of income.

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This podcast features engaging discussions among a panel of weather enthusiasts, including seasoned meteorologists and weather communicators. It covers a wide range of topics such as severe weather events, climate science, disaster preparedness, and the evolution of weather technology. With a mix of personal anecdotes and expert commentary, the episodes aim to educate and inform listeners about the intricacies of weather forecasting while fostering a sense of community among weather professionals. The lighthearted banter combined with serious discussions makes it appealing not just for experts in the field, but also for casual weather enthusiasts seeking to expand their knowledge.

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1. Storm Front Freaks
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1. Fred Stonehouse
2. Tom Hultquist
3. Tom Paylor
4. John Gordon
5. Dr. Jerry Brotzge
6. Shane Holinde
7. Jen Carfagno
8. Eric Sorensen

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