Latest Tornado Podcast Episodes
The Sleepytime Bear: The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - April 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourThis week, Brianne offers a substitute hot take, birds do not respond to polite requests, hitting record has detrimental consequences, we manifest sexy spreadsheets, the truth comes out about Melanie’s dad, we look for a fun place to meet our ends together in Tennessee, and soon the Sleepytime B...
High Elevation Weather Stations
Weather Geeks - April 24, 2024 07:05 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer When it comes to the highest places on Earth, the Rockies, the Andes and of course, the Himalayas come to mind. And while hikers have scaled these peaks, real-time weather data is scarce at these high altitudes. These are not highly...
018 Encore: Managing the Wildland— Strategies for Protecting Private Lands from Mega Fires with Algeo Che Casul
How to Disaster - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings“You do have to bring in some science and some education. But there is something that people who have this generational knowledge can teach.” -Algeo Che Casul Episode Description: Mega fires pose a grave threat to private lands across California in the era of climate change. As hott...
A Foregone Conclusion: The Life & Death of Christine Chubbuck, Part 2
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - April 17, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourContent warnings: very extensive discussion of depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideation that culminates in death by suicide. Discussion of the emotional state and inner reasoning leading to death by suicide, as well as its impact on family and friends, is the full content of the episo...
Weather & Fashion
Weather Geeks - April 17, 2024 07:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. Nicole Mölders, Professor at University of Alaska Fairbanks If you grew up in a colder climate, your parents always told you that you have to dress in layers, all the way down to your socks! But if you grew up in a warmer climate, you were told to wear lighter fabrics and co...
Episode 234: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Part Three
Disaster Area - April 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 711 ratingsIt's early in the morning on a Tuesday when you're awakened by the shaking of your bed, of your entire home. You think for a moment it's the end of the world. You and your family make it out of your home, even though so many others do not. For a moment, you think you are safe. Then, you smell sm...
I See You Now: The Life & Death of Christine Chubbuck, Part 1
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - April 12, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutesContent warnings: very extensive discussion of depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideation that culminates in death by suicide. Discussion of the emotional state and inner reasoning leading to death by suicide, as well as its impact on family and friends, is the full content of the episo...
How AI is Helping Weather Models Make the Grade
Weather Geeks - April 10, 2024 07:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. Stephan Rasp, Senior Research Scientist at Google As technology continues to improve, weather models are becoming increasingly more accurate in the short term due to increased computing power and increased resolution. But how can we quantify that increase in accuracy? It see...
017 Encore: Emergent Leadership: The Power of Community in Disaster Recovery and Rehousing Efforts with Margie Foster
How to Disaster - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings“Don't expect to go through it yourself. People will want to help, ask for it. And then when you get through your disaster, pay it forward.” -Margie Foster Episode Description: When catastrophe strikes, it falls to ordinary citizens to come together, support each other, and lead the rec...
Episode 233: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Part Two
Disaster Area - April 07, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 711 ratingsIt's early in the morning on a Tuesday when you're awakened by the shaking of your bed, of your entire home. You think for a moment it's the end of the world. You and your family make it out of your home, even though so many others do not. For a moment, you think you are safe. Then, you smell sm...
No Time to Do Anything: Fireman's Wedding
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - April 04, 2024 03:00 - 50 minutesThis week, Brianne blames it on space, Melanie introduces the neighborhood kids to gambling, Brianne loses her nerve at the laundromat, Melanie is a classic 90s cigarette mom, what amounts to an old timey disaster drag show goes incredibly wrong, and Cody’s lack of chaos forced Melanie to start ...
A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star
Weather Geeks - April 03, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA Heliophysicist You may have noticed there’s been plenty of conversation concerning the closest star to us over the past year or so. From the total solar eclipse in April to the increase in solar storms as we approach the solar maximum, the sun has been ge...
Episode 232: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Part One
Disaster Area - March 31, 2024 19:19 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 711 ratingsIt's early in the morning on a Tuesday when you're awakened by the shaking of your bed, of your entire home. You think for a moment it's the end of the world. You and your family make it out of your home, even though so many others do not. For a moment, you think you are safe. Then, you smell sm...
Caribbean Flash Droughts
Weather Geeks - March 27, 2024 07:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Craig Ramseyer, Assistant Prof. at Virginia Tech When a drought is depicted on TV or in movies, you’ll usually see parched farmland with wilted crops and a distressed farmer in denim overalls looking over them. What about the drought that resides in the column of air above our h...
016 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essential Supplies to Extend Your Impact with Joshua Farrell (PART 2)
How to Disaster - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Be prepared so you can help, because everyone needs everybody in this situation." -Joshua Farrell Preparation isn't just about survival— it's about having the capacity to help others. Our ability to lend a hand can significantly ease the burden and contribute to a faster recovery for the ...
Cold Laws of Aerodynamics: Japan Airlines Flight 123
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourThis week, vegemite belongs toward the back end, Brianne has a grilled cheese plug, Melanie’s thirst is quenched, a plane has surgery, Brianne is rapidly aging, and we want the best for the makers of Cosmic Yoga. Content warnings: plane crash, mass fatalities, final notes written to family, the...
The Berardelli Bonus
Weather Geeks - March 20, 2024 07:05 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Jeff Berardelli, WFLA-TV Chief Meteorologist As you go about your daily life, you may check your local news station for the weather for the day and for the rest of the week. How about a little sprinkling of the weather for the rest of the year? Or the rest of the decade? Our gue...
EP68 - The Texas City Industrial Accident
Destination Disaster - March 19, 2024 00:49 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we're discussing the Texas City Industrial Accident. This disaster is considered the worst industrial accident in United States history. With over 600 dead, 5,000 injured, and over $1 billion dollars in property damage, justice wouldn't come soon enough. I want to thank you all for li...
Climate & Environmental Law
Weather Geeks - March 13, 2024 07:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Madison Condon As much as you’d want to stop drinking out of plastic straws or hop on public transportation, there is only so much that one person can do to help save our environment and curb the effects of climate change. A lot of the responsibility comes down to our political ...
015 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essentials for Your Go-Bag with Josh Farrell (Part 1)
How to Disaster - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings“If you're prepared, you're not freaking out, you're taken care of, and you can help other people.” -Joshua Farrell Being prepared for disaster is crucial for citizens and communities alike. When emergencies like wildfires or other natural hazards strike, they can overwhelm local response ...
Episode 231: The Peshtigo fire
Disaster Area - March 06, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 711 ratingsThe deadliest fire in American history happened not in Chicago, but in a small Wisconsin town to the north of Chicago on the exact same day - October 8th, 1871. Videos: Watch now: The story of the tabernacle in the Peshtigo Fire Lake Michigan shipwreck; sank during 1871 Peshtigo Fire Articl...
Natural Disaster Economics
Weather Geeks - March 06, 2024 14:54 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. Kevin Simmons Episode Intro: In our current tornado and severe thunderstorm warning system, if you are put under a warning, there is no question that you should take action and protect yourself and your property. But what if the warning is posed with a probability of the sto...
Big Ass Daddy Deer: Baby Jessica
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - March 06, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutesThis week, we are all personally responsible for the deer overpopulation problem, Melanie is finally desensitized to shafts, Brianne is a curious cat when it comes to water drills and industrial balloons, and Jessica is off the grid. Content warnings: deer hunting, toddler in extreme peril who ...
Episode 230: The sinking of the USS Thresher
Disaster Area - February 28, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 711 ratingsOn April 9th, 1963, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for depth tests in the Atlantic. It would never return. Videos: Second Saturday: The Loss of the USS Thresher Finding the Titanic | Bob Ballard: An Explorer’s Life Articles and books: U.S. ...
Severe Stats at the SPC
Weather Geeks - February 28, 2024 13:31 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Evan Bentley Episode Intro: In the world of meteorology, the letters “SPC” carry a lot of weight. From severe weather to flooding and fire, the Storm Prediction Center covers almost everything under the sun! Today’s guest has spent the past several years on staff at the SPC as a...
014 Encore: How to Lighten the Load for Those Who Bear It with Sue Farren and Bailey Farren
How to Disaster - February 27, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings“Don't isolate first responders by making them into heroes. The greatest thing that anyone can do is just say, ‘thank you for your service.’” -Susan Farren “We owe it to our first responders to do whatever we can to help make their jobs easier.” -Bailey Farren Episode Description: Our...
Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Destination Disaster - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working conditions and locked exits, culminating in a perfect storm, ripe for death. Consider Joining t...
Right Here, in Zanesville Ohio: Ohio Compilation Part 2
Marked Safe: A Disaster Podcast - February 24, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourThis week, Brianne brings you more Buckeye bullshit, Melanie is still vertical, we contemplate a bracket brought to you in partnership with Sandwich Daddy, Brianne’s cucumber terrorizes the world, the bracket ends with a controversial winner, you could put anything in a wiggler, Melanie is sendi...
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano Retrospective
Weather Geeks - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Dr. David Wilmouth Episode Intro: On January 15, 2022, a massive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano occurred, sending literal shockwaves around the globe and releasing millions of tons of material into the atmosphere. This eruption was unprecedented in the modern ...
Science Behind Billion Dollar Disasters
Weather Geeks - February 14, 2024 08:05 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsGuest: Adam Smith, NOAA / NCEI Episode Intro: 2023 set the record for the most billion dollar disasters in the United States in one calendar year. As the name suggests, a billion dollar disaster is a weather or climate disaster event with losses exceeding one billion dollars. From floo...
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