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Meteorology
Near-Death Experience
Severe Weather
National Weather Service
April 3rd, 4th, 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak
Emergency Management
American Meteorological Society
Climate Change
Solar Eclipse
Eclipse
Tornado Warnings
Weather Services
Severe Weather Coverage
Mt. Baldy
Hurricane Tracking
Environmental Policy
Death Clouds On Mt. Baldy
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Tom Grazulis
Tornado Research

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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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 "Philadelphia Area Weather Book".  Dr. Jon Nese, it's great to have you back on the show tonight.

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Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain comes to us by way of a suggestion from friend of the podcast and WeatherBrains veteran Kevin Laws. Randy Bowers currently serves as the Severe Weather Program Lead at the National Weather Service, a role that involves st... more

Our Guest WeatherBrain for this week’s episode is Melissa Marcelloni, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Brownsville, Texas.  Melissa has worked a variety of high-impact events, including hurricanes, microbursts, and flooding, and s... more

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 the NWA stops by first to talk to the panel.  She's pulled off an amazing event this year under tr... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. John Nese
Teaching professor of meteorology at Penn State, former Weather Channel Storm Analyst
Penn State
Episode: WeatherBrains 1028: Spanking Going On
Jeffrey Harding
Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield guide and historian
Episode: WeatherBrains 1028: Spanking Going On
Melissa Marcelloni
Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Brownsville
National Weather Service
Episode: WeatherBrains 1026: Together Is The Best Way
Dr. Barb Boustead
Meteorologist, climatologist, and author
South Dakota Historical Society Press
Episode: WeatherBrains 1024: Tokin' On A Number
Dr. Perdikaris
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania; led the development of the Aurora AI model.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: WeatherBrains 1022: Tighter Than A Tick’s Butt
Gabriel Harber
CEO of Storm Chaser Coaching, providing structured storm chasing education.
Storm Chaser Coaching
Episode: WeatherBrains 1021: I’m Glad You Wear Pants Now
Sandy LaCorte
Organizing special sessions for the National Weather Association meetings.
Weather Program Office
Episode: WeatherBrains 1021: I’m Glad You Wear Pants Now
Trey Greenwood
Meteorologist and storm chaser with significant experience in severe weather.
Independent (storm chaser)
Episode: WeatherBrains 1021: I’m Glad You Wear Pants Now
Evan Fryberger
Independent content creator and weather communicator known for a calm and informed voice in weather streaming.
Episode: WeatherBrains 1020: Slashing Tires

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 225 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 States3 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.
Listeners appreciate the show's in-depth coverage of weather topics and the camaraderie among hosts and guests.
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WeatherBrains 1026: Together Is The Best Way
Q: How receptive was the National Weather Service because you had a degree in something that they probably don't see that much of?
Melissa explains that her diverse educational background was seen positively by her office, as they value communication skills and other experiences.
WeatherBrains 1026: Together Is The Best Way
Q: Melissa, talk about your historical hurricanes, because when I think Brownsville, I think Allen.
Melissa notes that while she isn't the expert on historical hurricanes, Beulah was a significant storm, and Dolly and Hannah are among the more recent hurricanes impacting the area.
WeatherBrains 1022: Tighter Than A Tick’s Butt
Q: Tell us about the Aurora model and how it was developed.
The Aurora model is an AI-based foundation model that predicts weather patterns using historical data, developed during a collaboration at Microsoft Research.
WeatherBrains 1021: I’m Glad You Wear Pants Now
Q: What do you tell a 17-year-old kid that wants to be a storm chaser?
Encourage them but emphasize the safety portion, that they need to know their stuff before they go out there.
WeatherBrains 1020: Slashing Tires
Q: Evan, tell us how you got interested in weather.
Evan shared that his interest started at a young age while looking at clouds, which intensified after witnessing a tornado as a child.

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What is WeatherBrains about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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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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Recent guests on WeatherBrains include:

1. Dr. John Nese
2. Jeffrey Harding
3. Melissa Marcelloni
4. Dr. Barb Boustead
5. Dr. Perdikaris
6. Gabriel Harber
7. Sandy LaCorte
8. Trey Greenwood

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