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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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Recent Guests

Sean Dahl
US Air Force retiree, Space Weather forecaster, Boulder-based broadcaster
SWPC/Space Weather Prediction Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1061: It Just Smacks Earth
Rob Stingberg
Science and Operations Officer, National Weather Service Space Weather Prediction Center
NOAA SWPC
Episode: WeatherBrains 1061: It Just Smacks Earth
Jan Knoll
PVH founder, longtime meteorologist
PVH/ggweather.com
Episode: WeatherBrains 1059: The Irritant Squad
Jackson Quinn
AMS Student Chapter President, South Alabama
University of South Alabama
Episode: WeatherBrains 1059: The Irritant Squad
Bill Read
Former director of the National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1057: Ike Dike
Mike Clay
Former National Weather Service meteorologist in Tampa Bay; Bay News 9 veteran
Bay News 9
Episode: WeatherBrains 1055: Like Bad Plumbing
Howard Bluestein
Dr. Howie Bluestein, professor emeritus in meteorology and pioneer of mobile Doppler radar
University of Oklahoma
Episode: WeatherBrains 1054: I Want My Own Radar; I've Earned It
Michael Brennan
National Hurricane Center Director
National Hurricane Center
Episode: WeatherBrains 1053: Social Media Jabronis
Chris Landsea
Head of TafB, Tropical Analysis Forecast Branch, NWS Hurricane Center
National Weather Service / NOAA
Episode: WeatherBrains 1052: He Pulled It Out Of His You-Know-What

Hosts

James Spann
Lead host with deep ties to broadcast meteorology and weather enterprise discussions
Jen Narramore
Co-host and meteorologist providing weather conference reports and education
John Gordon
Co-host and guest announcer, weather discussion facilitator
Jamie Boettcher
Guest meteorologist from NSSL contributing to radar and field insights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 237 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 Statesa year 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 States5 years ago

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Audience appreciates informative guests from NWS, academia, and broadcasting.
Listeners praise long-form, insightful discussions with strong weather focus.
Some criticisms center on audio quality and show length, but content quality remains high.

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WeatherBrains 1061: It Just Smacks Earth
Q: How has data availability changed in the last five years?
Five years ago there were fewer observation platforms and gaps; now there are more satellites and data streams, enabling near-continuous monitoring, earlier CME analyses, and more robust ensemble forecasting.
WeatherBrains 1057: Ike Dike
Q: What was it like briefing the President during Ike's landfall and its aftermath?
It was a high-pressure, structured briefing with direct questions from the President, and it underscored how critical timely information is for national decision-making in the middle of a hurricane crisis.
WeatherBrains 1057: Ike Dike
Q: How did you end up leading the Hurricane Center and what was that transition like?
A combination of career timing, mentorship, and opportunities arising from organizational changes; the role evolved from fieldwork to strategic management, ultimately shaping how warnings and public information were coordinated.
WeatherBrains 1057: Ike Dike
Q: What are the three tools that you think pushed the meteorological industry forward?
Satellite data, powerful computers for modeling, and modern rapid communication capabilities transformed forecasting and warning dissemination, enabling earlier and more reliable decisions.
WeatherBrains 1054: I Want My Own Radar; I've Earned It
Q: What first pulled you into meteorology and how did your path evolve?
Bluestein describes a lifelong pull toward understanding weather, sparked by early experiences in New England and Florida, followed by undergraduate work at MIT that merged physics, math, and electronics. He then pivoted into meteorology for graduate studies, aligning with radar and satellite observations, and ultimately pursued a career focused on field campaigns, radar development, and teaching the next generation of meteorologists.

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The show features deep dives into weather science, forecasting, and communication, often blending technical discussion with practical storytelling from field work, broadcasting, and disaster response. Episodes frequently cover severe weather, hurricane forecasting, radar technology, risk communication, and the evolving role of social media and public engagement in meteorology. A standout aspect is the mix of veteran forecasters, researchers, and media professionals who bring both historical perspective and hands-on experience to current weather events and forecasting advances.

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WeatherBrains launched 20 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Rob Stingberg
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4. Jackson Quinn
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7. Howard Bluestein
8. Michael Brennan

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