Obsessed With the Weather
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -I am OBSESSED with the weather. Based out of one of the most amazing, diverse, and active weather hot spots in the world, Scituate, Massachusetts; this podcast deals with all things weather. Amazing guests, awesome weather insight, and lots of obsessiveness about the one common factor that influences all life on earth; the weather.
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53: Weekly Weather Update for August 16 - August 22, 2021
August 16, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBWill we be impacted by tropical moisture? Will the blazing heat of last week return? Join Steve for this weekly weather update for August 16 - August 22nd to find out more... Enjoy!
52: Hot, hot, hot: Weekly Weather Preview for August 9 - August 15
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBJoin Steve and co-host Greta Maguire as we preview the weather week ahead from August 9 - August 15, 2021.
51: Weekly Weather update for August 1 - August 8
August 01, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBJoin Steve and co-hosts Scotia and Greta Maguire for this weekly weather update for August 1 - August 8, 2021. (The girls may or may not be singing along to Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere at the end of the podcast) Enjoy!
50: Aquatics Expert and School Psychologist Dr. Chris Thurber
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin Steve for this awesome interview with Aquatics expert and School Psychologist Dr. Chris Thurber. Chris is a true authority when it comes to water safety (and lots of other things for that matter!) and he gives some incredible insight into how the weather impacts all aquatic activities. His safety advice as well as insight into parenting around the water is not to be missed. Enjoy!
49: Weekly Weather Preview July 25 - August 1
July 25, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBJoin Steve for the weekly weather preview for July 25 - August 1, 2021. Enjoy!
48: Lightning Strike Survivor Scott O'day
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJoin Steve for the incredible interview with lightning strike survivor Scott O'day. On June 20, 2008, Scott and his wife were walking out on The Spit in Scituate, as a thunderstorm came up. He was struck by lighting, miraculously survived, and is here today to tell his story. He is amazing! Enjoy!
47: Weekly Weather Preview for July 18 - July 25, 2021
July 18, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWill this pattern ever break? Will the sun come back? What will the week's beach conditions be like overall? Join Steve and co-host guest Greta Maguire for this Weekly Weather Preview for July 18 - July 25, 2021. Enjoy!
46: NASA Propulsion Engineer and Scituate High Graduate Melissa Harris
July 14, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBJoin Steve for this awesome interview with his former student, Scituate School Graduate, and current NASA Propulsion Engineer Melissa Harris. She talks about her recently completed work on the Europa Clipper propulsion subsystem, her next project, the Roman Space Telescope, and how the weather impacts all of the work she does. She is amazing! Enjoy
45: Who will stop the rain?: Weekly Weather Preview for July 11 - July 18, 2021
July 11, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBJoin Steve for this weekly weather preview for July 11 - July 18, 2021. The rain looks to finally be slowing down a bit as we head into the Dog Days of Summer. What are the Dog Days, listen here to find out more. Enjoy!
44: The Raging Ocean: Retired Coast Guard Commander and former FEMA Chief of Operational Planning Richard Kermond
July 09, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin Steve for this incredible interview with current Scituate High School teacher, retired Coast Guard Commander, and former FEMA Chief of Operational Planning Richard Kermond. Have you ever been out to sea in a ship that's over 300' long in 50+' seas? Most people have not. Richard tells his amazing stories of these experiences, what it was like to work in the Bering Sea (Alaska) and how his role at FEMA helped to shape the organization's current readiness for disasters today. He is aw...
43: Special July 3 and July 4 Holiday Weekend Preview
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJoin Steve and guest Mike Connor for this special July 3rd and 4th preview episode. As a lifetime Southshore resident and long-time resident of Scituate, Mike gives some great insight into this really special holiday. Enjoy!
42: Weekly Weather Preview June 27 - July 4, 2021
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBJoin Steve and special co-host Scotia Maguire for the weather week preview for June 27 through July 4, 2021. Enjoy!
41: Weekly Weather Preview June 20-June 27th
June 20, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBHappy Father's Day and Happy Summer! Join Steve for this Weekly Weather Preview for June 20-June 27th! Enjoy.
41: Weekly Weather Preview June 20-June 27th
June 20, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBHappy Father's Day and Happy Summer! Join Steve for this Weekly Weather Preview for June 20-June 27th! Enjoy.
40: Weekly Weather Preview June 13th - June 20th
June 13, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBJoin Steve and his co-hosts Greta and Scotia Maguire, as they preview the final week of Spring here from June 13th - June 20th, 2021. Enjoy!
39: All about eclipses
June 09, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBJoin Steve as he gives a brief overview of eclipses and more importantly all the details you need to view the amazing June 10th eclipse in the Northeastern part of the United States! Enjoy!
38: Weekly Weather Preview for June 6 - June 13
June 06, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBJoin Steve for episode #38, the Weekly Weather Preview for June 6 - June 13. Be sure to also listen to #39, which drops Wednesday, June 9th; as we preview the partial Annular Eclipse that will be visible around sunrise on Thursday, June 10th. Enjoy!
37: Weekly Weather Preview May 30 - June 6
May 30, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MBJoin Steve for the Weekly Weather Preview from May 30 - June 6. Enjoy!
36: Weather Week Preview May 23 - May 30
May 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBJoin me for episode #36 and the Weather Week Preview for May 23 - May 30th! Enjoy!
35: Weekly Weather Update for May 16 - May 23
May 16, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBJoin Steve as he previews the weekly weather for Sunday, May 16 to Sunday, May 23! We have "officially" turned the corner into the nice weather! Enjoy!
34: May 9 - May 16 Weather Week Preview
May 09, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBJoin Steve and guest host Nolan Maguire for the weather week preview for May 9 - May 16th. Enjoy!
33: May 2 - May 9 Weather Week Preview
May 02, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBJoin Steve and Co-host Greta Maguire for the weekly weather preview in Scituate for Sunday, May 2 - Sunday, May 9. Enjoy!
32: Surfing and Balance: Brad Mingels
April 28, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend, colleague, and surfing expert Brad Mingels. Brad has been an incredible endurance athlete for years and he talks about how surfing is just one of his many amazing outdoor skill sets. The weather has a huge impact on surfing and he talks about the weather's effects on the surfing world. Brad also talks about the importance of balance in all that you do in sports, life, and all around. His interview is awesome! Enjoy!
31: The Weather Week Ahead: April 25 - May 2
April 25, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBJoin Steve and special guest Nolan Maguire as they preview the weather week ahead for April 25th - May 2nd. Enjoy!
30: The Next Everest: NYT Bestselling Author and Mountaineering Expert Jim Davidson
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBJoin Steve for this interview with NYT Bestselling author and Mountaineering Expert Jim Davidson. Jim tells his story of living through a 7.8 earthquake and the deadliest day on Mount Everest in 2015 and how he returned to the mountain only 2 years later to make it to the Summitt. Jim's humility, incredible storytelling ability, and sense of humor all combine as he shares his amazing experiences about his newly released book, The Next Everest. He's awesome! Enjoy!
29: Weekly Weather Preview for April 18 - April 25
April 18, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBJoin Steve and his guests Nolan, Greta, and Scotia Maguire as they preview the school vacation week ahead in the 02066 area. Enjoy!
28: Weekly Weather for April 11 - April 18, 2021
April 11, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBJoin Steve for the weekly weather preview for April 11 - April 18, 2021. Enjoy!
27: Sunlight and Daylight
April 07, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBJust Steve for this informative and fun episode; as he talks all about the Sun and daylight. Obviously, the Sun is incredibly important to all life on earth and the weather, but do you know how and why it impacts us the way it does? Steve hits "7 amazing facts" about the Sun and daylight that will better help you understand the ins and out of this incredible celestial object. Enjoy!
26: Scituate Weather for April 4th to April 11th, 2021
April 04, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBJoin Steve for the weekly weather preview of the weather in Scituate, MA coming up for the week of April 4th to April 11th. In-depth weather information for each day as well as the week overall. Some fun events to look forward to in the sky as well as some in-depth sun data you can't find in the Weathering Facebook group. Enjoy!
25: Spring Bird Song Part 2
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBJoin Steve for another awesome round of basic Spring bird songs with 6 new species. The first episode got some really positive feedback and this episode is sure to get the same. The Common Grackle, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, American Crow vs. Fish Crow, and Tufted Titmouse are featured. You will be birding by ear before you know it! Enjoy!
24: Scituate Weather Week Preview: March 28 - April 2
March 28, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBJoin Steve as he gives the weekly preview of the weather ahead for 02066. He gives his best weather day pick of the week, as well as detailed information about precipitation and temperatures for the week. Enjoy!
23: Spring Birdsong
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHave you ever heard all of the bird songs as the daylight grows longer and the days get warmer and thought "Just what is that bird?" Join Steve for this fun and informative episode that will teach you 5 of the most common bird songs of birds found in the northeastern part of the United States. You'll be identifying birds by song and calls before you know it! Enjoy!
22: The Polar Vortex and Meteorological vs. Astronomical Spring
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin Steve as he explains these two terms that are often being thrown around in pop culture as "trendy weather words" that most people fail to really take the time to understand. He breaks down the Polar Vortex and explains what it is as well as the difference between Meteorological vs. Astronomical spring. Happy Meteorological spring by the way! Enjoy!
Episode 22: The Polar Vortex and Meteorological vs. Astronomical Spring
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin Steve as he explains these two terms that are often being thrown around in pop culture as "trendy weather words" that most people fail to really take the time to understand. He breaks down the Polar Vortex and explains what it is as well as the difference between Meteorological vs. Astronomical spring. Happy Meteorological spring by the way! Enjoy!
21: Nor'easters
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin Steve for this episode where he talks "all things" Nor'easters. What are they? When and where do they form? Why are they so difficult to forecast? He answers these questions and more about these truly remarkable storms that impact millions of people each fall, winter, and spring. If you are a fan of big storms and want to know more, this episode is for you! Enjoy!
21: Nor'easters
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin Steve for this episode where he talks "all things" Nor'easters. What are they? When and where do they form? Why are they so difficult to forecast? He answers these questions and more about these truly remarkable storms that impact millions of people each fall, winter, and spring. If you are a fan of big storms and want to know more, this episode is for you! Enjoy!
Episode 21: Nor'easters
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin Steve for this episode where he talks "all things" Nor'easters. What are they? When and where do they form? Why are they so difficult to forecast? He answers these questions and more about these truly remarkable storms that impact millions of people each fall, winter, and spring. If you are a fan of big storms and want to know more, this episode is for you! Enjoy!
20: Behind the Scenes of Golf and the weather: Course Superintendent Ryan Cahill
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend, former student, and Widow's Walk Golf Course (Scituate, MA) Superintendent Ryan Cahill. Ryan explains all of the incredible detail and work that goes into producing a top-notch golf course and how he works with the weather to make that experience so meaningful for all of the golfers that play the course. A 2003 Scituate High School graduate, Ryan talks about, how what started out as a part-time job and now it has become his full-time passion. He is ...
20: Behind the Scenes of Golf and the weather: Course Superintendent Ryan Cahill
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend, former student, and Widow's Walk Golf Course (Scituate, MA) Superintendent Ryan Cahill. Ryan explains all of the incredible detail and work that goes into producing a top-notch golf course and how he works with the weather to make that experience so meaningful for all of the golfers that play the course. A 2003 Scituate High School graduate, Ryan talks about, how what started out as a part-time job and now it has become his full-time passion. He is ...
Episode 20: Behind the Scenes of Golf and the weather: Course Superintendent Ryan Cahill
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend, former student, and Widow's Walk Golf Course (Scituate, MA) Superintendent Ryan Cahill. Ryan explains all of the incredible detail and work that goes into producing a top-notch golf course and how he works with the weather to make that experience so meaningful for all of the golfers that play the course. A 2003 Scituate High School graduate, Ryan talks about, how what started out as a part-time job and now it has become his full-time passion. He is ...
Episode 19: The Heat Is On: Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBJoin Steve as he interviews climate scientist Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatirck. Dr. Perkins-Kirkpatrick creatively explains the major differences between weather and climate, how extreme drought impacts the earth's weather, and what the climate forecast looks like in the near future. Her research on extreme heat and forest/bush fires is incredible and she explains all of the elements that go into the creation of these climate impacting events. You will love her! Enjoy!
19: The Heat Is On: Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBJoin Steve as he interviews climate scientist Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatirck. Dr. Perkins-Kirkpatrick creatively explains the major differences between weather and climate, how extreme drought impacts the earth's weather, and what the climate forecast looks like in the near future. Her research on extreme heat and forest/bush fires is incredible and she explains all of the elements that go into the creation of these climate impacting events. You will love her! Enjoy!
Episode 18: Amazing Weather Research: Dr. Elizabeth Smith
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin Steve as he interviews Research Meteorologist Dr. Elizabeth Smith. Dr. Smith has done incredible research with the boundary layer of the lower troposphere and she explains exactly what that is and what her research is finding. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia and being an outstanding student is part of her inspiring story of how she got to her job today; at the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, OK. She is awesome! Enjoy!
18: Amazing Weather Research: Dr. Elizabeth Smith
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin Steve as he interviews Research Meteorologist Dr. Elizabeth Smith. Dr. Smith has done incredible research with the boundary layer of the lower troposphere and she explains exactly what that is and what her research is finding. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia and being an outstanding student is part of her inspiring story of how she got to her job today; at the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, OK. She is awesome! Enjoy!
17: Sharks and the weather! Dr. Greg Skomal
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin Steve as he interviews world-renowned shark expert and Discovery Channel Shark Week star Dr. Greg Skomal. Greg talks about all things sharks and how the weather has such an incredible impact on these amazing creatures. He explains the shark tagging program and his role in collecting shark data and information over the last 30+ years. His enthusiasm and passion for his work are contagious! He is awesome! Enjoy.
Episode 17: Sharks and the weather! Dr. Greg Skomal
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin Steve as he interviews world-renowned shark expert and Discovery Channel Shark Week star Dr. Greg Skomal. Greg talks about all things sharks and how the weather has such an incredible impact on these amazing creatures. He explains the shark tagging program and his role in collecting shark data and information over the last 30+ years. His enthusiasm and passion for his work are contagious! He is awesome! Enjoy.
Episode 16: Snow days! Superintendent Jeff Szymaniak
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague; Whitman-Hanson Regional School District (Massachusetts, USA) School Superintendent Jeff Symaniak about all things snow days. The process that goes into making "the call" has so many moving parts and information that most people don't even realize. Jeff takes us through his process of snow days and other multiple ways that weather impacts schools. He is awesome! Enjoy!
16: Snow days! Superintendent Jeff Szymaniak
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague; Whitman-Hanson Regional School District (Massachusetts, USA) School Superintendent Jeff Symaniak about all things snow days. The process that goes into making "the call" has so many moving parts and information that most people don't even realize. Jeff takes us through his process of snow days and other multiple ways that weather impacts schools. He is awesome! Enjoy!
Episode 15: Seasonal Affect Disorder: Dr. Joan Struzziero
December 30, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague Dr. Joan Struzziero about something that impacts everyone, Seasonal Affective Depression. Dr. Joan is incredibly engaging and offers some great insight into this all-important topic that impacts millions of people. Beyond just feeling down, S.A.D. has signs and symptoms to look for in yourself and others. You are certain to get some awesome takeaways and some ways to lessen the impact of this on you. She's amazing! Enjoy!
15: Seasonal Affect Disorder: Dr. Joan Struzziero
December 30, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin Steve as he interviews his friend and colleague Dr. Joan Struzziero about something that impacts everyone, Seasonal Affective Depression. Dr. Joan is incredibly engaging and offers some great insight into this all-important topic that impacts millions of people. Beyond just feeling down, S.A.D. has signs and symptoms to look for in yourself and others. You are certain to get some awesome takeaways and some ways to lessen the impact of this on you. She's amazing! Enjoy!