#176 - 2023 National Storm Chaser Summit

In This Episode Brought to you by our YouTube Member Team Chase Week IV partners ISPTek and Midland The Freaks storm chase in Texas and spend a day at the Galveston Beach.  Come along for the ride and join us for forecasts, target decisions, amazing supercells and lots of shenanigans! Check ot our YouTube channel and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be notified of our next stream.  Join our YouTube membership for unique benefits while supporting our content. Thanks to ISPTek for providing us amazing streaming coverage with their Storm Chaser Packages for bonding cell data on our trip!  You can benefit from their plug and play units as well.  Visit https://isptek.co/solutions/chaser-solutions/ Midland has an amazing selection of Weather Radios and 2-Way GMRS radios we used on our storm chase.  Checkout the same micro-mobile units we used at https://midlandusa.com/ Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…safety for 20 million people in the U.S. during tornadoes and severe weather is a challenge.  Many of these people that live in mobile or manufactured homes don't know where their closest storm shelter is.  Our next guest, Craig CeeCee has created a storm shelter map and needs our help getting the word out!  We’ll be LIVE on our Storm Front Freaks Network YouTube Channel on Thursday, May 22nd at 9pmET/8pmCT!  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode   Clips:  Andrew Lyons and Liz Leitman, Forecasting Meteorologists for the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Check out our YouTube page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.youtube.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…It’s Chase Week IV!  The Freaks will be in the field streaming our multi-day chase LIVE sometime during the first part of May. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can catch all the action both on the storms and all the shenanigans that happen in the field with other chasers.  StormCat5 and The Freaks will be leading you through our events in the field while MJ and Greggles will be hosting from the studio with forecasts and radar.  We’ll compile an audio podcast highlight episode which we’ll post on our return. Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox  

In This Episode Brought to you by our Patreon and YouTube Member Team Storm Front Freaks Wicked Weather Report - The latest weather news from the last couple of weeks Guests: Gabe Garfield Outbreak with StormCat5 Forecast MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF VirtuWeather is lifelike virtual weather Lightning Round: Legendary Coaches Storming Through History Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Freak Fan Box - We read the latest comments, posts and emails from our fans Announce Next Show/Guest(s) Check out our YouTube channel and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be notified of our next stream.  Join our YouTube membership for unique benefits while supporting our content. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a whirlwind! Meet Gabe Garfield, the storm-chasing legend from Norman, Oklahoma, with over 25 years of battling nature’s fiercest tempests. This meteorological maestro, armed with a bachelor’s and master’s from OU, has stared down over 200 tornadoes, including two EF5s, and lit up screens on Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers. Gabe’s passion for decoding the skies and sharing weather wisdom makes him a true rock star of the storm! Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out VirtuWeather - Breathing life into weather simulations through awe-inspiring visualizations and data authentic, physics capable interactivity.  See it this season on Storm Front Freaks Outbreak LIVE storm coverage on YouTube. Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Weatherfools Links Phil - What part of downhill and snow doesn't make sense to you? Phil - Faraday Cage Phil - And on your right you'll see our road being washed out Phil - You're gonna get the bat, people. Phil - No Faraday Cage Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…It’s Chase Week IV!  The Freaks will be in the field streaming our multi-day chase LIVE sometime during the first part of May.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can catch all the action both on the storms and all the shenanigans that happen in the field with other chasers.  StormCat5 will be leading you through our events in the field while MJ and Greggles will be hosting from the studio with forecasts and radar.  We’ll compile an audio podcast highlight episode which we’ll post on our return. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode Weather Trollbot 5000 is our repurposed garage sale robot.  She is programed to interpret what our weather friends were really thinking when they responded to their social media trolls.  These clips are from Storm Front Freaks Podcast episodes 183, 186 and 191. Become a Storm Front Freaks MEMBER at our YouTube page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Next Episode…if you’ve heard the pounding “Bam, Bam, Bam, Bam” on your social media feed, then you know our next guest will be LocalMan Weather with his 70’s leisure suits from Team Dominator!  We’ll be recording on Thursday, April 24th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox

In This Episode Brought to you by our Patreon and YouTube Member Team Storm Front Freaks Wicked Weather Report - The latest weather news from the last couple of weeks Guests: Trey Greenwood and Gabriel Harber Outbreak with StormCat5 Forecast MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF VirtuWeather is lifelike virtual weather Lightning Round: Legendary Coaches Storming Through History Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Freak Fan Box - We read the latest comments, posts and emails from our fans Announce Next Show/Guest(s) Check out our YouTube channel and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be notified of our next stream.  Join our YouTube membership for unique benefits while supporting our content. Trey Greenwood has been chasing storms since 2011, and leading storm chasing tours since 2022. He has a Master’s degree in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. In 2019 he began posting educational videos to the Convective Chronicles YouTube channel, where his severe weather breakdowns and forecast discussions now amass hundreds of thousands of views each month. Gabriel Harber has been the creator and host of the Chaser Chat podcast since 2020. Guests on the podcast include names like Reed Timmer, Skip Talbot and Ryan Hall. Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out VirtuWeather - Breathing life into weather simulations through awe-inspiring visualizations and data authentic, physics capable interactivity.  See it this season on Storm Front Freaks Outbreak LIVE storm coverage on YouTube. Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Weatherfools Links Dina - Drunken Problem Solving Dina - You're F*$@ed! Dina - Just Waiting for a Rock Cyrena - Is the Deposit Paid? Cyrena - Just cool Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…if you’ve heard the pounding “Bam, Bam, Bam, Bam” on your social media feed, then you know our next guest will be LocalMan Weather with his 70’s leisure suits from Team Dominator!  We’ll be recording on Thursday, April 24th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode Clips: Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Creator of Kalshi and Chris Johnson/Nate Fincher, Co-Creators of Weather Champs Check out our YouTube page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.youtube.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…have you wanted to learn more about how to storm chase or touch-up on your skills?  We’ll have Trey Greenwood and Gabriel Harber share their Storm Chaser Coaching program on Thursday, April 10th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox

In This Episode Brought to you by our Patreon Team Storm Front Freaks Wicked Weather Report - The latest weather news from the last couple of weeks Guests: Jordan Hall and Dan Williams Weather Champs App now available on Apple App Store Outbreak with StormCat5 Forecast MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF Lightning Round: Family Feud Late Night Edition VirtuWeather is lifelike virtual weather Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our repurposed robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when they responded to their trolls Announce Next Show/Guest(s) Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and watch our LIVE podcast! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Jordan Hall is a Storm Chaser and Multimedia Journalist with SevereStudios and MyRadar and is an Oklahoma resident. Dan Williams is a legislative expert with almost a decade of experience monitoring the Oklahoma capital and working campaigns across the country. Weather Champs App now available on Apple App Store Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out VirtuWeather - Breathing life into weather simulations through awe-inspiring visualizations and data authentic, physics capable interactivity.  See it this season on Storm Front Freaks Outbreak LIVE storm coverage on YouTube. Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Weatherfools Links Phil - Grab a bat, they're blocking the underpass again Cyrena - Lightning is bad Cyrena - Safety 101 in an avalanche Cyrena - Egg prices are going back up again Greg - Does boss have insurance? Greg - Turn around, don't drown on the golf course Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…have you wanted to learn more about how to storm chase or touch-up on your skills?  We’ll have Trey Greenwood and Gabriel Harber share their Storm Chaser Coaching program on Thursday, April 10th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Weather Trollbot 5000 is our repurposed garage sale robot.  She is programed to interpret what our weather friends were really thinking when they responded to their social media trolls.  These clips are from Storm Front Freaks Podcast episodes 166, 169 and 178. Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Next Episode…the storm chasing world continues to introduce new superstars to our streaming devices and we’ll be excited to get the latest in chasing tips and tech with Connor Croff on Thursday, March 27th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox

In This Episode Brought to you by our Patreon Team Storm Front Freaks Wicked Weather Report - The latest weather news from the last couple of weeks Guest: Max Velocity Weather Champs App now available on Apple App Store Outbreak with StormCat5 Forecast MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF Lightning Round: Match Game Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Chasers Gone Wild - We find clips from the storm chasing game OUTBRK when chasers made some poor mistakes Freak Fanbox - Read our fan mail Announce Next Show/Guest(s) Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and watch our LIVE podcast! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Brace yourselves, storm freaks! Joining us today is the master of meteorological mayhem, the storm-chasing sensation lighting up YouTube—Max Velocity! Whether he’s tracking twisters or breaking down the latest supercell setups, Max brings the heat and the hail with expert analysis and real-time action. Get ready to ride the radar with the one and only—Max Velocity! Weather Champs App now available on Apple App Store Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Weatherfools Links Phil - Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Airboat Rally Phil - Carolina Streetski Phil - Florida DOT Ice Prevention Measures Phil - Louisiana Snow Clearing Methods 101 Phil - Accelerated Facewash Dina - Hatfield's and McCoy's Dina - Making More Work Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…the storm chasing world continues to introduce new superstars to our streaming devices and we’ll be excited to get the latest in chasing tips and tech with Connor Croff on Thursday, March 27th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   The LIVE YouTube show will be available to our Patreon supporters.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

In This Episode Clips: Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Fort Worth and John Gordon, Meteorologist in Charge at NWS-Louisville. Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Next Episode…it’s the era of streaming weather coverage.  And we’ll be talking for the first time with MAX VELOCITY on Thursday, March 13th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   We’ll be streaming the show LIVE to the public on our YouTube channel.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to [email protected] or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox