S3E12 Storm Chasing à la Pecos Hank

After 3 seasons filled with amazing conversations about all things weather and life, Gabe and Jeremy have decided to turn the page to a new chapter of creative endeavors outside the world of weather. This bittersweet final episode is a dedication to the podcast, the listeners, and what lies next for both Gabe and Jeremy. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the years. We love and appreciate all of you more than you know. Stay safe out there, love your neighbors well and remember to keep looking up!

Storm chaser Max Olson joins us on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his harrowing experience chasing the monstrous and historic Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 beast whose 185mph sustained winds devastated the island of Jamaica. As the eyewall moved in, Max and his chase partners found themselves in survival mode after barricading their door shut with furniture. Hunkered down in the bathroom, they could only listen as the world outside their shelter was ripped apart. Max also shares the story behind the most iconic and intense storm surge video ever captured after he placed a remote camera in the path of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Unbeknownst to Max at the time, his camera had filmed an epic story of survival as a couple and their dogs were swept away by storm surge while still inside their home. It's an episode you don't want to miss!Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Hurricane Melissa Documentary | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge DocumentaryFollow Max Olson: X | YouTubeStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

The legendary storm chaser and YouTube sensation Pecos Hank (Hank Schyma) joins us to talk about his amazing new book titled Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather. Hank and the team also chat about the ups and downs of storm chasing and how the world of storm video and photography is rapidly changing in the face of AI generated content.Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Weather Balloon Collision | Storm Chasing in Argentina | Rainbows Halos and Glories | Madill, OK Tornado | Swimming In Bioluminescent Algae | Pecos Hank's New Book Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest WeatherStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

Storm chaser Aaron Jayjack joins us on this episode of StormReel to share about his odyssey into chasing severe weather as a career. Aaron talks about his most memorable tornado intercepts, meeting his storm chasing wife and about the incredible circumstances surrounding the birth of their son Jett. It's a wild ride across two countries fill with epic stories of amazing tornadoes. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Enderlin, ND EF5 Damage Survey | Enderlin, ND Ring Camera | Aaron Jayjack's ND Outbreak Video | Scarth, Manitoba Tornado | Insane Wellfleet, NE Tornado Follow Aaron Jayjack: X | Instagram | Facebook | YoutubeStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

On this special episode of StormReel, we talk with founder and co-host of the long-running Storm Front Freaks Podcast, Phil Johnson, about the end of the legendary weather podcast. Phil shares how his fascination with storms evolved, about his journey into podcasting, favorite guests and moments on the podcast, and discusses the future of the Storm Front Freaks Network. It's a wonderful look back at the podcast that inspired us and that led to lasting friendships throughout the weather community for both Phil and those who were fortunate enough to be a part of the podcast.Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Follow Storm Front Freaks Network: Youtube | X  StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann 

Storm chaser and content creator Edgar O'Neal joins Gabe and Jeremy on this episode of the StormReel podcast to share about the dramatic shift in his experiences with tornadoes. After moving to Oklahoma, he found himself desperately trying to escape the largest tornado on record—the 2013 El Reno tornado—with his wife and kids, having never experienced a tornado before. The traumatic incident drove him to learn more about the meteorological phenomenon that had threatened his family, and now Edgar pushes the boundaries of his tornado encounters as a professional storm chaser to bring viewers up close and personal to one of Mother Nature's rarest displays. Edgar also openly discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with a wild career and knowing when to step away to rest and heal. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Greenfield, IA Multivortex Tornado Follow Edgar O'Neal: X | Instagram | TikTok | YoutubeStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

Storm chaser Gabe Garfield joins Jeremy and Gabe on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his journey into the weather world and about chasing the two largest tornadoes on record. On May 22, 2004, while still in college to study meteorology, Gabe chased the Hallam, Nebraska F4 tornado which grew to an enormous width of 2.5 mile's wide. At the time, it was the largest tornado on record, only to be eclipsed by the May 31, 2013 El Reno, Oklahoma tornado where Gabe and his chase partners found themselves in the crosshairs of a monstrous 2.6 mile wide tornado. Gabe talks about the highs and lows of chasing weather phenomenon that can be beautiful and mesmerizing but also cause mass destruction and heartache.Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98World's Longest Lightning Strike | Gabe's Blog: Tornado Intensity | Hallam, NE 2.5 Mile Wide Tornado | El Reno, OK 2.6 Mile Wide Tornado | Storm Chasing Content Protection | Storm Chasing EducationFollow Gabe Garfield: X | Instagram | Facebook | YoutubeStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

The Weather Channel's Chris Bruin joins Gabe and Jeremy on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his meteorological journey. A childhood dream, Chris found himself working alongside his weather hero's after receiving a call from the Weather Channel while working as an on-air meteorologist in Idaho. Chris also shares some of the most memorable storms that he's covered out in the field, and gives us a peak behind the curtain as to what it takes to bring television audiences to the front row of severe weather events.Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Insane Florida Tornado VideoStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

The family that chases together, stays together; and they have a great story to tell! On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Gabe and Jeremy invite a very special guest to talk about her first tornado experience. Jeremy's wife, Jane, shares how she accidentally intercepted one of Colorado's most notable landspouts on June 7, 2021, when a 10,000ft tall EF2 tornado emerged from a nearby storm on Jane's commute home. Meanwhile miles away, while out for a walk with his daughter, Jeremy received word of the tornado and decided to get a (safe) view with his daughter and dog. What started as a normal afternoon, turned into an eventful family-wide tornado encounter for the Hamanns and one of our favorite stories to tell. Join us for a fun and memorable episode of StormReel!Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribeOr give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Aaron Rigsby's Morton, TX Tornado Video | Joey Krastel's Morton, TX Tornado VideoJeremy's Fiddle Leaf FigKory Poggenpohl's Landspout Chase Video | CO Resident's Amazing Close Up | Landspout Close Range Video | Incredible Facts about the Landspout | NWS Damage Survey of the Weld County TornadoWest Fork CO Wildfire Air Tanker VideoGirls Who Chase Resource PageStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Aaron Rigsby joins Gabe and Jeremy to talk about his prolific career as a professional storm chaser. Aaron shares how a tornado in his home town changed the trajectory of his life and started a journey that eventually led to him winning the Storm Chaser of the Year award at the 2025 National Storm Chaser Summit. Discussing historic weather events like Category 5 Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Helene and the Rolling Fork, MS EF4 tornado, Aaron dives into the moments that have shaped, not only his career, but his life and have taught him valuable lessons in working through difficult moments and recognizing opportunities that present themselves. Join us for another compelling episode of StormReel!Ways to support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98Canadian Tornado | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge | Rolling Fork, MS EF4 | Hurricane Helene DocumentaryAaron Rigsby's YouTube | Aaron Rigsby's Instagram | Aaron Rigsby on X | Aaron Rigsby's FacebookStormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok |Music: Metamerism - AuragraphSoundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy HamannSupport the show