Podcasts by What Is It About The Weather
Because there is more to weather than weather itself. What Is It About The Weather is a podcast/vidcast series where we explore the various ways weather is intertwined into and impacts our lives. Weather itself is interesting and amazing, but what can be even more fascinating and intriguing is how much influence it actually has in our lives. In this journey we hope you will find yourself laughing, enjoying, and learning and from time to time even uttering
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What Weather Does COVID Like? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.277781
In this time of abnormal, we want to connect things to 'normal'. So is the connection of COVID to seasonal flu one we can make? Is seasonal flu even connected to the weather?
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Are Weather Forecasts Too Good? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.272272
Have weather forecasts reached a state where we trust and rely on them too much? Are they really good enough to allow us to plan days in advance for time sensitive tasks? Or will they just let us...
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Which Spectrum Is More Important? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.265067
Enhancements in technology have helped improve weather forecasting for many years, but now we are facing a clash between technology advancement and weather forecasts. Will our push into 5G technol...
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Are Weather Forecasts Getting Worse? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.257394
COVID has had many far reaching impacts. Is it possible that one of those impacts is the quality of our weather forecasts?
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Did Weather Cause WWII? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.178302
When did WWII really start? What role did weather play in its start?
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Does Weather Make Me Happy? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.170061
We often associate weather with putting us in a bad mood or even depressed, but can weather actually make you happy?
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What About Tiny Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.161808
We often think about weather events as very large scale, but like many things both its origins and impacts can be microscopic.
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Is Weather Making Me Sleepy? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.158708
Do you feel certain weather makes you sleepy or even keep you up at night? How exactly does weather impact the quality of our ZZZZZZZs?
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Does Weather Bend or Break? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.150227
Exposure to air provides very visual reminders of its influence on metal, but how does weather impact this building block of the modern world?
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Is Weather Burning Your Lungs? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.142303
Have you ever felt like certain types of weather impact your ability to breath? How exactly does weather impact the ability to breath safely and efficiently?
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What Are Your Weather Wishes? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.101153
What are you wishing for in 2021? How about in regards to weather?
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Is Your Weather Blue? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.088892
Are you familiar with the Blue Economy? Ever thought about how it is impacted by the weather?
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Does Your Weather Have A Case? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.076702
Have you ever wondered how weather is treated under the law? Can you use weather as a defense? Can you blame your forecaster for a bad forecast?
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Which Weather Is Trustworthy? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.064986
Trust and weather don't always go hand and hand, but can weather make you trust? Maybe more importantly how do you decide who to trust when it comes to weather?
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Hoppy Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.056548
Weather influences many phases and aspects of most products we consume, but how about beer?
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How's Your Weather Attitude? from 2023-12-12T16:56:54.052371
Do you spend a lot of time complaining about the weather? Maybe it is time to change your perspective about the weather.
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Did Weather Give Us Vanillin? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.992315
Vanilla is a complex spice in more ways than one. Is weather the reason that we have spent the last couple of centuries trying to create a replacement?
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How Does Weather Shape Our Lifespaces? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.978282
Weather influences almost everything around us, but understanding the behaviors is critical for those who design the structures that surround us.
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What If We Need Micro Forecasts? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.970776
Its 2030, you hop in your car, it starts taking you to work and suddenly hopes off the interstate and moments later lightning strikes right in the middle of the interstate?
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Did You Say Weather Wars? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.960528
You make your favorite drink, it was a long day, it was a long week, you find that comfy spot on the sofa, start flipping through options to watch - Netflix, Disney, HBOMax, AppleTV+, The Weather C...
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Why Does Olympic Weather Suck? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.905809
You settle into a comfy spot, grab the remote, on they come, the Olympic games. The first words out of the announcers mouth is 'it is so hot'...
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Do Sensationalist Forecasts Matter? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.897769
Let’s see here … New crypto currency … Messi and Ronaldo to play together for Atlanta United … Could quiche be the next diet craze? … 12 major hurricanes forecast for the hurricane season? … Wa...
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Does Weather Make Babies? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.890958
There went the lights, what a storm, where are the candles? Hmm, what about some wine, a little romantic music, and some … wait, wait, wait, this is a family friendly show
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What Ratio Is Your Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.888132
You know what they say, 60% of the time it works every time … but what in the world does that have to do with weather?!?
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Will Weather Ruin Christmas? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.880510
Ah yes, tis the season for 24 hour Christmas music stations. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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Weather Extutise? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.872994
Did that dude just say it feels like snow? Maybe they have Weather Extutise?
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How Is Your Crypto Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.863865
Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin, Stable Coins, Alt coins, Weather Coin?!?
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METEORology? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.856522
Have you ever wondered what meteorology has to do with meteors?
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Whisper Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.847349
It seems like today's weather is clear sky, no precip, no clouds, not too hot, not too cold, so what should we talk about?
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Did Winter Weather Make Us Carnivores? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.800041
Ah the smell of bacon, bacon makes everything better, right?
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Toothpaste Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.797174
Who would have thought that toothpaste has anything to do with weather?
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Incentive Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.794794
Would you respond differently to the weather if you were paid to?
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Weather Illusions? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.791887
Abracadabra, what is that I see, is it a weather mystery?
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Under The Weather Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.787591
You soak your hair and run outside naked into freezing temperatures, okay so you are crazy, but will you catch a cold?
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Circadian Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.784810
Did you say it was noon already, but it's still foggy outside!?!
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Weather Mascots? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.781921
If you had to choose a mascot for your company, organization, group, or even yourself…what would it be?
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Rethinking Weather? (The Ancients) from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.772862
Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…what did the ancients get right?
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Rethinking Weather? (Aristotle) from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.768797
Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…why was Aristotle so important?
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Rethinking Weather? (Victorians) from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.765680
Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…who needs a weather forecast anyway?
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Rethinking Weather? (Geeks) from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.762234
Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…and then along came the geeks?
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Tater Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.759394
A staple of human history…is it because of the weather?
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Favorite Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.755940
We have favorites, for all sorts of things, but do we have favorite weather?
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Drone Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.753026
Drones seem to be doing everything these days, but can they help with weather forecasts?
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Subtle Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.749523
There are subtleties in translations, flavors, but how nuanced is your impactful weather?
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Did Weather Save Weather? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.703674
We know Aristotle was key in the history of weather, but was weather important in allowing him to be born?
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Weather Subscription? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.698674
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could order your own weather? How has our modern subscription society impacted weather media?
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Weathercation? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.693612
That says I’m certified, qualified and bona fide, but do I know anything about the weather?
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Which Warning Works? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.688013
We seem to be warned about everything these days, but are warnings to protect us from hazardous weather keeping up with how we live?
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Weather As A Gift? from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.682536
Thoughtful gifts are always the best, but how do you find the right one for the weather enthusiast in your life?
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Interesting Weather?! from 2023-12-12T16:56:53.677145
Is it in-ter-es-ting, in-tres-ting, intra-sting…no matter how you say it, what does it have to do with weather?
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Weatherflation? from 2022-05-20T23:59
Do you feel like every time you go to a favorite restaurant lately they have a new menu?
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Volume Control Weather? from 2022-05-13T23:59
It seems these days we can control the volume with everything…how about with the weather?
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Is Technology Ruining Weather Forecasts? from 2022-02-25T23:59
Some days technology drives me nuts but is it ruining my weather forecast?
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EV Weather? from 2022-02-18T23:59
What role is weather playing in the slow uptake in EV vehicles?
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Secondary Weather? from 2022-02-11T23:59
Tomorrow morning's 50 and sunny for the Gold but who will take the Silver?
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What Are Your Weather Rituals? from 2022-01-28T23:59
Ok, where are all the spoons? Ah , I get it, looking for a snow day are we?
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Underdog Weather? from 2022-01-21T23:59
Oh please may that forecast be wrong, it is going to be wrong, it is going to snow!
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Goldilocks Weather? from 2022-01-14T23:59
This weather is too cold, this weather is too hot … ah this weather is just right
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The Power Of Weather Knowledge from 2021-12-31T23:59
Hey Let’s cover a few questions folks have had, some weather some not.
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Are There Too Many Weather Observations? from 2021-12-24T23:59
Hey look it is a weather gizmo 2022 ultimate instrumentation package! Aw, what a thoughtful gift. Can’t wait to use that to measure every moment of weather around me!
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Is 5G Cramping Your Weather? from 2021-12-17T23:59
Did you get a new fangled 5G device for a gift? Are you planning to fly in bad weather in the near future? Do you like good weather forecasts? Hmm, that could be a problem!?!
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What’s In Your Weatherverse? from 2021-11-26T23:59
Now where did I put those VR goggles? Ooops, almost forgot my raincoat!
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Weather Pizza? from 2021-11-19T23:59
So many choices, mushrooms, pepperoni, banana peppers, bacon, spinach, but wait where are the anchovies? What do you mean El Niño ate the anchovies?
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Survey Says? from 2021-11-12T23:59
Welcome to What Is It About The Weather? A podcast where we explore the many ways that weather intertwines itself into our lives!
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When Weather Was? from 2021-10-29T18:59
Holy schmoly, look at that, this weather journal has been around over 50 years, I would have never thunk it. I wonder what things they were researching back then?
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What If There Were No Weather Headlines? from 2021-10-22T22:59
Time to check headlines … You need an umbrella today … Level 5 Atmospheric river and Bomb Cyclones team up with California in their targets … hmm which one to read?
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Weather At What Cost? from 2021-10-15T23:58
Okay time to run some budget numbers, let’s make sure we have all the categories - rent, utilities, food, transportation, weather, medical, insurance … wait a minute?
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Did Victorian Forecasters Keep Weather In The Dark Ages? from 2021-09-24T23:59
Pain reduction, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood clot risks … leeches are amazing creatures, I wonder if they can forecast the weather?
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Can You Make Weather Forecasts Better? from 2021-09-17T23:59
Got a lot done today, made some donations, got groceries for the next week, helped a neighbor remove a dead tree, but the forecast was for rain and it was a beautiful fall day. What can I do about...
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Whether Weather Words Work? from 2021-09-10T23:59
How about that storm earlier, I think it was raining sharks and squids!
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What Is A Weather Survey? from 2021-08-27T23:59
Phone - check, laptop - check, map - check, tape measure - check, camera - check, paper clips???
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Does Weather Spark Creativity? from 2021-08-20T23:59
The door opens, cold air rushes in and the sound of the wind drowns out all other noise. A weary traveler enters the room, pulls off bundles of clothes, pauses, and then scream "Eureka"!
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Does Weather Remember? from 2021-08-13T23:59
You hear "Hurricane Yoda is due to make landfall in Bergvilleton", you think 'wait didn't hurricane X-ray just strike there last week?'
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Is Weather Fired Up? from 2021-07-30T23:59
You pull out your best elk skin for a night around the fire, but alas, rain puts it out, bummer! Lucy says ugh, ogh, wag lash, which translates as 'is it time to send bob out to harvest sky fire'?
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What If Weather Disappeared? from 2021-07-23T23:59
The asteroid is coming, no avoiding it. You make your way to your predesignated cave. The door locks, the weather shifts to a constant temperature and humidity forever. How will you cope?
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Will Weather Spontaneously Kill You? from 2021-07-16T23:59
You decide to get a little morning exercise, it has been a bit warm but you are sure you can handle it. You start a light jog, you notice sweat forming quickly, then poof you are talking to your y...
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Plants vs Varmints - Which Is A Better Weather Forecaster? from 2021-06-25T23:59
Its cold day. Its been a brutal winter. But why in the world would you believe an animal crawling out of the ground to tell you when spring will arrive?
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Is Weather Cramping Your Spontaneity? from 2021-06-18T23:59
Its a beautiful summer day and you just finished a great outdoor lunch with friends. Someone suggests heading to the new hang gliding venue folks have been talking about. But wait, weren't aftern...
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Does Weather Make You Stylish? from 2021-06-11T13:59
You woke up this morning, checked the weather, adjusted your outfit. But have you ever stopped to think about how weather actually shape the fashion industry?
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Is It Time For A Weather Adventure? from 2021-05-28T20:59
Are you looking for adventures? When you do, how does weather fit in?
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Is Weather Therapeutic? from 2021-05-21T23:59
We have examined many ways weather is connected to our bodies, but can weather be used to treat our bodies?
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What Is Normal Weather? from 2021-05-14T23:59
With the announcement new climate normals, what does that really mean and how does it impact your weather decisions?
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Does Your Robot Need A Weather Forecast? from 2021-04-30T23:59
We have discussed the increasing role AI and machine learning is playing in weather forecasting, but how will weather forecasts start impacting AI based decisions?
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When Is The Same Weather Different? from 2021-04-23T18:59
Why does it seem that sometimes the same number in weather speak does not properly reflect how it feels?
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Got A Case Of Weather Sneezes? from 2021-04-16T23:59
We know as seasons change allergies take hold, but can you actually be allergic to the weather itself?
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Which Way Does The Ship Blow? from 2021-03-26T15:59
Winds and ships have a long and delicate history. What happens when the balance gets out of sync and how do we best avoid those outcomes?
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Why Do We Ignore Weather Warnings? from 2021-03-19T13:59
Why do people ignore weather warnings and still put themselves in harms way?
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Should We Forecast Weather? from 2021-03-12T23:59
Given all the challenges in forecasting weather and how often people are disappointed in the forecast, should it be forecasted to begin with?
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Does Your Weather Stink? from 2021-02-26T13:59
Do you find your weather has a certain smell? Is it pleasant, is it nasty? Why does this happen?
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What Weather Do Wookiees Want? from 2021-02-19T23:59
We have discussed in the past the challenges Hollywood seems to have with doing weather well, so what makes Star Wars different?
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When Episodes Don't Happen? from 2021-02-12T23:59
You may wonder, do you ever have a failed episode? Yes...now let's discuss why that is.
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Is Your Weather Green? Or Maybe Red? from 2021-01-29T19:00
We have talked about how weather influences markets and even participants within. How about investing directly in weather? Or do you want to spice it up and gamble a bit?
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What Do You Mean No Hints? from 2021-01-22T23:59
There is a quiz so no clues about the episode this week.
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Do You Trust Your Weather Robot? from 2021-01-15T14:00
AI has been creeping into weather forecast for years. Do you trust a fully automated forecast or do you need the human touch?
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Is Your Weather Pink? from 2020-12-25T03:00
You have probably heard about white noise but what about pink noise? Pink noise might be beneficial to you, but what role does weather play?
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How Powerful Are Weather Words? from 2020-12-18T23:00
How important are the words we choose related to weather? What emotional impacts can they have on us?
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Weather What We Wear? from 2020-12-11T22:00
Look at all the items you used today. Have you ever thought about how weather influenced the process of creating it?
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Are We Thankful For Weather? from 2020-11-27T20:00
In this season of thanks and gratitude, are we grateful for the weather around us and its role in our life?
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What Is Your Weather Data Worth? from 2020-11-20T12:00
In the world of 'big data' we have begun to analyze what our personal data is worth. Have you thought about your weather data?
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Is Weather A Weapon? from 2020-11-13T23:00
We have talked before about weather modification, but is it feasible to modify weather in a way where it becomes a weapon?
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Do Honeybees Make Good Weather Forecasters? from 2020-10-30T23:30
Honeybees like a good sunny day for gathering and pollinating, but can we use this as a way to forecast the weather?
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Does Lightning Strike Twice? from 2020-10-23T17:30
Lightning may not strike twice but how about millions of times? Or is just twice enough to cause a curse?
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What's Up With The Weather? from 2020-10-16T15:30
How does my weather situation change as I go vertical? Have you ever thought about the challenges you can face when you escape to higher altitudes?
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How Sweet Is Your Weather? from 2020-09-25T18:30
Do you know the role weather plays in curing your sweet tooth? No matter the season, weather plays a roll in influencing the many sources of sugary treats.
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Is Weather As Good As Coffee? from 2020-09-18T18:00
Can weather improve your alertness or reaction time? How does weather impact or ability to make decisions and stay aware?
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Do You Carry Weather In Your Wallet? from 2020-09-11T18:00
What do you think about before you head on a shopping trip? Does it include a weather check...even if you are shopping indoors?
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Does Weather Make You Want To Move? from 2020-08-28T13:00
We know weather triggers animal migration, but is weather really a primary reason we migrate? Do we place an amenity value on weather?
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Accurately Consistent Forecasts? from 2020-08-21T23:00
Can accuracy and consistency both exists in weather forecasting? Which is more important in keeping trust when developing a weather forecast?
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What Color Is Your Weather? from 2020-08-14T23:00
Certainly severe weather can make it hard to see well at times, but how does weather impact the colors we see every single day?
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What If Your Weather Shelter Is In Process? from 2020-07-31T18:00
There may be no industry with a more direct connection to weather than the construction industry. How do they, if at all, utilize weather data in their project planning and management?
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Is Weather A Market Mover? from 2020-07-24T23:00
It is well known that weather extremes can impact prices of commodities, market segments or individual companies, but what about financial markets as a whole? Can weather make market movers act ev...
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Does Weather Sink The Souffle? from 2020-07-17T16:00
Does weather impact the cooking we do in our kitchen? Can we adjust to keep weather from ruining our favorite treats?
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What's Up With My Watch? from 2020-07-10T13:00
What does weather have to do with your current elevation? Maybe nothing, but it sure is likely that if you are determining your elevation that measuring the weather is key.
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Why Do We Crave Summer? from 2020-06-26T17:00
Do you love summer so much that you crave its arrival? Is this memory driven response, related to body chemicals or something even more fundamental?
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Which Weather Does My Plane Hate? from 2020-06-19T18:00
Many types of weather can lead to those dreaded weather delays, but which types of weather are the most dangerous for today's large jets?
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Is It Easier To Just Fake Weather? from 2020-06-12T18:00
Getting the weather right in a movie can certainly be a tricky thing, particularly when snow is involved. Getting those winter scenes just right can be important to conveying the right mood, but m...
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Did You Maybe Think About The Weather First? from 2020-05-29T18:00
You would think that anyone who was going to build a ski resort that they would consider the weather...right? Well apparently they don't always do that or if they do maybe they just block it out i...
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Did Weather Give Us The Goodyear Blimp? from 2020-05-22T12:00
Did weather change how we travel through the air? In 1937 the airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in NJ. Was weather to blame and did it bring about the end of airships as an effect...
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Do You Have Weather Fatigue? from 2020-05-15T15:00
Do you suffer from weather related fatigue? How is it different from normal fatigue? What signs are there for this type of stress fatigue? How might we leverage similar situations we are dealing...
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What Do You Do At 100? from 2018-05-25T11:45
What Is It About The Weather? turns 100! On with the episode …
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When Doesn’t Weather Change History? from 2018-05-18T11:45:27
Certainly weather has shaped history on a global scale, but weather impacts lives every single day. Are there examples of cases where the impacts have been important for a local area or region such...
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Do You Prefer Your Turf With A Touch Of Rain? from 2018-05-11T11:45:49
Weather certainly impacts just about anything we do outdoors including sports, sometimes in positive ways and other times creating chaos. Soccer is not only dominate the world over, but it is clear...
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How Do Plants Ride Out The Weather? from 2018-05-04T11:45:06
What would you do to survive weather extremes if you could not move? Plants don’t have the luxury of seeking shelter when bad weather comes, so how do they survive those extremes? Some useful links...
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How Finicky Is That Produce? from 2018-04-27T11:45:46
How sensitive is agriculture to small changes in weather? For a long time we have understood the idea of microclimates, but did you know that it plays a meaningful role in the foods and beverages w...
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Can We Beat Weather? from 2018-04-20T12:57:45
Can we overcome weather? Or can we at least push back a little? In this episode we explore some areas where we use our brains to at least keep weather at bay when needed. Here are some useful links...
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Would You Trade Earth’s Weather? from 2018-04-13T13:03:30
Earth weather can be hostile and deadly, but is it really all that bad? Would you trade earth weather for that on another planet or moon in our solar system? We discuss what your options might be i...
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Can We Cheat Weather? from 2018-04-06T12:58:51
We have spent much time and effort in our attempts to modify ourselves and things around us to minimize weather impacts. We have also worked for decades to modify the weather with as many failures ...
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Can Weather Spark Life? from 2018-03-30T11:22:20
We all understand the key role that weather plays in creating life. When it comes to severe weather however, we often focus on the danger, destruction and death that they deliver. But is that fair?...
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Can Weather Information Be Mobile And Consistent? from 2018-03-23T12:00:44
Communicating weather information is challenging even in the best situations. How do we do this well in the mobile era with so little space and small absorption time? How do we make sure there appr...
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Did Weather Give Us The United States? from 2018-03-16T13:02:30
Did Weather Give Us The United States? Kind of a big question to answer and maybe not easy to do. However, in this episode we explore the formative stages of the colonies that would come together a...
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Can Weather Change Time? from 2018-03-09T14:21:09
Can Weather Change Time? Since the marriage of Mother Nature and Father Time, weather and time have had a long history. From Daylight Saving Time to UTC to conservation of angular momentum, we dig ...
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Is Weather A Stress Reliever? from 2018-03-02T15:28:47
How does being out in the weather make you feel? How about just the sounds of weather and nature? Do they help relieve stress or calm you down? In this episode we explore the idea of how weather an...
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Did Weather Save My Life? from 2018-02-23T14:50:37
Can weather save lives? So often we explore impacts that have unfortunate or negative outcomes on lives, but not everything is negative. Weather and our understanding of weather can play important ...
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Why Can’t Hollywood Get Weather Right? from 2018-02-16T16:00:04
Why don’t we get more good weather movies? Is something wrong with weather as a key element or core plot? In this episode we explore why Hollywood so often disappoints when it comes to delivering o...
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Are We Losing Our Universal Language? from 2018-02-09T16:21:37
Weather has long been a part of our language, but is it losing its critical place in our conversations? Is weather becoming too emotionally charged to utilize it as a basic construct in conversatio...
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Do Weather&Energy Have A Renewable Relationship? from 2018-02-02T19:27:44
Weather and Energy have a long history together. What does the future of that relationship look like? Smooth sailing or rocky roller coaster? We explore both the past and the future of this fundame...
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Is A Quality Weather Forecast A Inalienable Right? from 2018-01-26T18:39:43
If life is an inalienable right, then what falls into the category of steps to ensure that basic human right is protected legally? Do weather forecasts fall into that category? Do weather forecasts...
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Is Weather The Reason I Have The Flu? from 2018-01-19T17:48:38
Each year millions around the globe deal with severe cases of the flu. So is weather to blame? Is weather a cause of you catching the flu? Does weather influence how flu spreads around the globe ea...
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Why Did I Get That Weather? from 2018-01-12T20:14:45
Many places on the earth tend to experience a specific range of weather types, but what about when the unusual happens? In the past we have explored these limits, but what about when things seek ou...
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Do Meteorologists Confer Like Everyone Else? from 2018-01-05T16:55:07
So what exactly happens at a weather conference? Is it just a bunch of meteorologists giving weather forecasts one after the other? In this episode we explore the world of weather conferences and i...
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Where Does My Weather Forecast Come From?–The Delivery from 2017-12-29T16:11:48
We wrap up our series on where our weather forecasts come from. In this last phase of the process, the delivery, we explore the challenges and future changes to look for as your weather forecast so...
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Does Cold Weather Make Us More Charitable? from 2017-12-22T13:45
Does weather play a role in your charitable giving? In particular, does cold weather make you more likely to help others or give to a worthy cause? In this winter season, we explore the connection ...
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Did Weather Give Us The Statue Of Liberty? from 2017-12-15T16:12:43
Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was a bit of a jab at Napoleon? Maybe you have heard that the march into Russia in 1812, was the start of Napoleon’s demise. You may have also heard about so...
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Where Does My Forecast Come From?–The Corrections from 2017-12-08T15:36:41
Have you ever wondered where your weather forecast actually comes from? How about how much it changes from when the model spits it out and you actually receive it? Many forecasts that reach you wil...
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What Does Your Weather Equation Look Like? from 2017-12-01T19:32:18
Please take the survey – www.WhatIsItAboutTheWeather.com/survey. Do you ever think about your relationship with weather in terms of an equation? Maybe you should. From simple aspects of how weather...
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Did You Think About The Weather Before You Did That? from 2017-11-24T20:43:43
Do you always pay attention to the weather? How about when it looks like clear skies are likely? Some seem to and clearly some others should, especially if they are in the demolition or nuclear was...
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Who Do You Trust? from 2017-11-17T18:55:28
Trust factors influences many aspects of our decision making process, and it is no different with weather. Who do you trust to educate you about weather? Who do you trust to prepare you for weather...
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Where Does My Weather Forecast Come From? – The Models from 2017-11-10T21:50:43
Have you ever wondered where your weather forecast actually comes from? The ways in which we receive our weather forecasts has changed quite a bit over the last two decades, from the delivery, to t...
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Who’s Too Sensitive from 2017-11-03T17:36:26
We certainly live in a time of increased sensitivity to issues as well as one that is more provocative. This disruptive time creates an interesting environment in particular for high profile weath...
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Spooky or Scary? Weather That Is from 2017-10-27T16:01:32
What weather do you find spooky? How about scary? Is there a difference between the two? Does it matter? We explore the idea of weather that may put you on edge or just scare the beejeebers out of ...
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Where Does My Weather Forecast Come From?–The Data from 2017-10-20T15:06:13
Have you ever wondered where your weather forecast actually comes from? The ways in which we receive our weather forecasts has changed quite a bit over the last two decades, from the delivery, to t...
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What Do You Do When Weather Comes After You? from 2017-10-13T13:00:58
When dangerous weather is headed toward you, how prepared are you? What will you do if you find yourself stuck in dangerous weather situation or trying to deal with an event you were impacted by? W...
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What’s Weather Got To Do With My Insurance? from 2017-10-06T12:13:39
We often thinks about car wrecks or burglars breaking into our homes when we think about our insurance needs. However, have you ever really thought about what causes the bulk of insurance claims? (...
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Was Aristotle Bad For Weather? from 2017-09-29T15:57:50
Who was the father of meteorology? While maybe not the first to document weather or have weather theories, Aristotle would become the defacto source of weather theory for nearly 2000 years. Imagine...
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Why Is Weather Essential To Advancing Technology? from 2017-09-23T00:40:14
Numerical weather prediction was born before computers and to this day leverages every technology advance we have seen. Why is it that weather forecasting is arguably the most effective discipline ...
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Should Meteorologists Go Dark? from 2017-09-15T17:48:20
The way weather information is communicated has evolved significantly since the rise of television as have the skill sets of most meteorologists who engage with the public. Even as things have imp...
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Did History Change Weather? from 2017-09-08T13:08:27
We have explored many cases of when weather changed history, but is it possible that history changed weather? We explore a well known event in the world’s history, the sailing of the HMS Beagle and...
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Why Are You Politicizing The Weather? from 2017-09-01T14:19:14
On the heels of some very tragic weather related events, we ask why does weather get politicized? Is this a bad thing? Can it serve a positive purpose? Join the the conversation in the latest episo...
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Do You Get Too Many Weather Forecasts? from 2017-08-25T15:49:09
How was your Eclipse experience? Did the eclipse change your weather? Was their too much hype around the eclipse? With high coverage from ‘weather’ oriented sources, are we seeing signs that people...
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What Do Weather Dreams Say About Me? from 2017-08-18T11:55:13
Do you dream about weather events? Have you ever wondered what it might be telling you? In this episode we explore the connection between your dreams, specifically weather dreams, and what your bod...
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Does Weather Make You An Anxious Flier? from 2017-08-11T12:25:10
The science that governs the weather also governs flight. No doubt that weather can contribute to the potential for problems when a plane takes to the sky, but how concerned should you be about it?...
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Now Can I Get My Eclipse Forecast? from 2017-08-04T11:59:59
The great US solar eclipse is coming. One cloud could be the difference between a spectacular view and big disappointment. So is it time yet? Can I get my eclipse weather forecast? In short, NO! Th...
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What If You Couldn’t Move? from 2017-07-28T13:06:41
How would you deal with weather if you couldn’t move? Imagine being stuck in the desert or an arctic region, not exactly the easiest weather in which to survive. Even close to home we experience we...
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How Real Is Your Weather? from 2017-07-21T13:34:31
There has been a lot of buzz around the world of augmented and virtual reality over the last couple of years. What is the role in forecasting your weather? Increasing our understanding of the weath...
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Iced Tea? from 2017-07-14T16:18:57
Air conditioning is a fairly ‘young’ invention. While it seems we are becoming increasingly dependent on its availability, we have used many techniques for staying cool over human history. From p...
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Will Weather Ignorance Kill You?!? from 2017-07-07T16:44:24
Tornadoes don’t go through cities. It’s a dry heat. It’s too cold to snow. Just a few common statements we have likely all heard and can put you in dangerous situations. Don’t be weather ignorant w...
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What Is The Weather Doing To My Hair? from 2017-06-30T14:51:04
The weather is ruining my hair! Oh the humidity! I am having a bad hair day! Just a few of the utterances that connect weather and hair, but what is really going on? Where does the reality lie in t...
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What Is The Role Of Competition In Weather Forecasting? from 2017-06-23T15:27:42
Can competition advance meteorology? Can forecasting improve because of competition? Can over-competition put lives in danger? Is weather forecasting better suited for the public or private secto...
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Why Don’t I Get That Weather? from 2017-06-16T16:57:17
Do you ever wonder about why you don’t see ‘that’ weather that is in the news? In this episode we explore lightning, tropical cyclones, tornadoes and sleet. Who gets them and why. We have a lot of ...
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What Is It About The Weather? from 2017-06-09T15:36:09
“What Is It About The Weather?” turns 50. In this episode we explore a variety of questions from the last year asked by friends, family, listeners, and complete strangers. No hemming and hawing, l...
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Did Weather Give Us Mario Kart? from 2017-06-02T16:58:32
Is weather the reason we have Mario Kart? Or for that matter, drive a Toyota, Honda, or Lexus? Take pictures with a Canon? Watch movies from Sony? You can probably see where we are going here. ...
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How Accessible Is Weather from 2017-05-26T15:51:36
Do we do enough to make weather available to everyone? How can we better convey weather information for those with impairments? Will new sonic visualization and haptic feedback technologies break...
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Can A Solar Eclipse Change The Weather? from 2017-05-19T17:35:26
Certainly a solar eclipse can impact the temperatures you feel much like a cloud or just moving into the shade on a sunny day, but can it really change the weather? Come find out as we also discus...
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What App Is Best For Weather Alerts? from 2017-05-12T13:58:30
What app do you use to get your critical weather alerts? Has it ever failed you? Is it reliable? We explore the key issues around alert apps and discuss our top three in the latest episode. If y...
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How Can I Grade My Weather Forecast? from 2017-05-05T21:05:35
Can I grade weather forecasts I use whether it be from a website, person, or app? Sure you can, and in this episode we discuss both the why and how behind this process of forecast verification. Yo...
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How Much Energy Is There In Weather? from 2017-04-28T17:52:42
Have you ever wondered just how much energy exists in the weather? Energy can come from things like tropical cyclones or lightning and of course even the sun, but how about something as simple as ...
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How Do Insects Deal With Winter? from 2017-04-21T15:07:24
Do harsh winters really reduce insect populations? How do those pesky bugs survive winter? What is the Butterfly Effect? All this and more in the latest episode of What Is It About The Weather? ...
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How Did We Learn To Keep Dry? from 2017-04-14T16:13:47
Rain, sleet and snow may not stop your mail delivery person, but for millennia it has been wreaking havoc on our lives. So how did we learn to keep ourselves dry? And what technologies have we use...
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Can Clouds Really Impact Your A-Game? from 2017-04-07T15:35:41
Weather can impacts sports in many obvious as well as subtle ways, but have you ever thought about how cloud cover might impact your peak performance? We explore this idea in the latest episode. I...
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How Can I Expand My Weather World? from 2017-03-31T15:32:32
Do you have an interest in weather? Maybe a bit more than your average Joe? In the latest episode we dive into how you can do that. Of course this translates into lots of different resources, and...
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Weather Cancellations–Are We Wimpier Or Wiser? from 2017-03-24T19:53:41
While advances in weather forecasting have improved our ability to predict costly and deadly weather events, weather related cancellations and delays now cost us billions of dollars each year. So ...
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Weather Warnings–How Many Alarms Do We Need? from 2017-03-17T16:02:28
How many ways do we need to be alerted about severe weather? What is the best way to do it? How might you answer that question differently based on your age, location or socio-economic position? ...
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Do Meteorologists Cry Wolf? from 2017-03-10T17:51:07
Does your favorite weather forecaster too often have you altering your plans or seeking shelter for weather events that don’t pan out? Are they just trying to be cautious? What happens when you ge...
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Did Weather Change Space Exploration? from 2017-03-03T20:23:21
In 1986 the Space Shuttle Challenger burst into flames just over 70 seconds after takeoff. Despite it being a blue sky day, did weather play a role in its demise? What would be the long term impl...
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Is The Future Of Weather Social? from 2017-02-24T17:07:38
Will social media be the primary platform to deliver weather forecasts in the future? What challenges must be overcome for that to be a reality? How do you know who you can trust on social media ...
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Is Your Smartphone The Future Of Weather Forecasting? from 2017-02-17T12:37:02
Did you know your phone has weather instruments on board? Did you know that people just like you are sharing their weather with others? Will all this translate into mobile phones becoming the fut...
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Did You Want To Be A Weatherperson? from 2017-02-10T14:16:46
What did you want to be when you were a kid? Did you want to be a weatherperson? Did you know that the National Weatherperson’s Day was this week? what famous people dabbled in the world of weat...
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Why Are Meteorologists So Complicated? from 2017-02-03T16:41:31
Does weather seem complicated to you? Do you feel that meteorologists go out of their way to make things complicated? How complicated is telling the future?
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What Season Is Your Tire? from 2017-01-27T19:30:39
Have you ever thought about how weather has evolved something as seeming simple as a tire? Weather can huge impacts of transportation around the globe and often finds its way into the news when ma...
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What’s In Your Weather Dictionary? from 2017-01-20T20:27:55
What terms that you use to describe weather are unique to your country or even local community? In this episode explore the pros and cons of weather terms that are attached to specific areas. Want...
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Do Dogs Make Good Weather Forecasters? from 2017-01-13T21:20:26
Have you ever noticed your dog behaves a certain way before severe weather? Is it really the weather driving the behavior or something else? We explore this idea in the latest episode. Want to re...
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… -. — .– ..–.. from 2017-01-06T21:02:23
We have looked at different ways weather has shaped history, has the opposite occurred? In the latest episode we explore the role of the telegraph in shaping weather forecasting. Want to read a bi...
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What If There Was No Snow? from 2016-12-30T15:32:36
Have you ever imagined a world without snow? Would we be having this conversation if snow or ice did not exist? In this latest episode we explore the role of frozen water on our lives today.
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What Is It About Snow? from 2016-12-23T13:09:57
Why do we have such a fascination with snow? Could it be the anticipation of snow days? Is It something more primal or more nuanced? Join us in this episode where we explore our complex relation...
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How Many People Does It Take To Forecast The Weather? from 2016-12-16T14:00:29
Technology and weather have a rich symbiotic relationship. The idea of numerical weather prediction existed before modern day computers and a ‘human’ computer was even hypothesized to do the neede...
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I’m Dreaming Of A White Halloween, Wait What? from 2016-12-09T13:52:26
Have you ever wondered how weather impacts both the gifts you give and receive? Maybe you should be singing about a White Halloween instead of a White Christmas. Join us as we explore the various...
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Is Weather Responsible For Me Speaking English? from 2016-12-02T18:06:11
What does weather have to do with the spread of English? Have you ever heard about the weather and the Spanish Armada? Join us in the latest episode where we get back to the idea of ‘whether weat...
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My Brain Hurts…Is It Dry Outside? from 2016-11-25T18:51:12
Do changes in the weather cause you pain? Do you have a relative that swears they can tell you about the weather based on how their body is feeling? Join us in the latest episode as we explore th...
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Holy Flying Frogs Batman…What’s That Falling From The Sky? from 2016-11-18T19:45:48
What causes animals to rain from the skies? Could Sharknado really happen? Join us in the episode to learn about what we know about non-aqueous rain. For those of you who want to did into this we...
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Can Weather Really Impact Election Outcomes? from 2016-11-11T21:18:51
Have you ever wondered if weather changed who won election? How about the differences between local and national elections? What is the impact of weather on our election behavior and psyche? We ...
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Weather Modification–Are People Messing With My Weather? from 2016-11-04T14:50:21
Is our weather being modified? YES! You might be surprised just how many countries doing it and what they are up to. Come listen to the latest episode to learn more about the truths of weather m...
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Weather Lore–Fact or Fiction? from 2016-10-28T15:35:16
We have all heard them, catchy phrases that are used to foretell the weather. So, are they true? We discuss the history of weather lore and how accurate they are in the latest episode. Ready to d...
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Wait…Was That A UFO? from 2016-10-21T18:46:30
Have you ever seen a UFO? Was it tied to the weather? In this week’s episode we explore the long relationship between weather and UFO sightings. If you are interested in reading more about topics...
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Whether Rain Or Sun, Ancient Weather Technology To Protect You from 2016-10-14T16:37:36
Weather and technology are known to be linked in this modern age, but did you know that the relationship dates back to the stone age? In this latest episode we look at device that first appeared o...
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The Weather-Art Connection&Its Many Facets from 2016-10-07T19:02:43
Weather has been known as an influence on artist for generations. However, the way weather is reflected in art ranges drastically. In this episode we explore these many facets and even cases wher...
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What Is The Best Precipitation Forecast App? from 2016-09-23T17:49:25
Are you looking for an app to give you a good precipitation forecast beyond the next few hours? Is there an app that can do it? Why is it so hard to do? We explore the challenges and best option...
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Are Meteorologists Heartless? from 2016-09-09T11:46:52
Do meteorologist lack compassion? Does chasing severe weather show disrespect to those negatively impacted? Come join us as we explore these issues in the latest episode. Want to dig a bit deeper...
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Did Weather Cause The Black Death? from 2016-08-19T16:48:45
Time to get back to ‘Whether Weather Changed History?’ In this episode we explore the connection between weather/climate and the Bubonic Plague outbreak known as The Black Death. Did weather trig...
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Are Barometric Pressure Changes Key In Catching Fish? from 2016-08-05T18:43:03
Have you ever wondered how changing air pressure impacts fish? Is steady, falling or rising barometric pressure the best for catching fish? Is it the pressure or accompanying weather changes that...
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Weather And Your Vacation from 2016-07-22T16:26:04
Do you consider the weather when planning your vacation? Has bad weather around you ever encouraged you to take a weekend trip? What do you do when weather impacts your vacation? Just a few of t...
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Rain Me A Song You’re The Weatherman from 2016-07-08T18:11:35
What is your favorite weather song? For centuries, composers, lyricists and artists have made weather a recurring theme in the music and songs we listen to. Whether you like classical, modern, po...
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That Is A Bad Forecast! from 2016-06-24T20:24:58
Did you just see or hear a weather forecast that promised a specific temperature? How often are those right, not very. Deterministic forecasts, while quick and convenient, do not properly convey th...
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Broadcast Meteorology–The Future–Morphing For Survival from 2016-06-10T23:56:18
Broadcast meteorologists have been a mainstay of television newscasts for years, but declines in local news audiences as well as surging weather apps and social media outlets are redefining the ind...
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Weather That Changed History : D-Day from 2016-05-20T19:45:33
Is it really possible that weather had enough impact to change the course of humanity? In this episode we explore the weather and weather forecasting associated with the D-Day invasion of World Wa...
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The Inuit Have Over 1000 Words For Snow…Seriously? from 2016-05-06T21:10:06
In this episode we explore the connection between language and weather. So you may have heard before that the Inuit have over XXX words for snow. Have you ever wondered whether or not that is tru...
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Weather…What Are The Odds? from 2016-04-22T21:27:56
Is there really such a thing a definite or deterministic weather forecast? Not really, but there is a good reason for that. What is most important is making sure however you understand what the pro...
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Weather&The Movies from 2016-04-08T02:09
We switch gears in this episode as we head to hollywood to discuss weather themed and influenced movies. So what is your favorite movie? And what are the elements of a good weather movie? Looking...
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Psychology Of The Weather from 2016-03-23T14:58:15
In this episode we explore the impact of weather on mood and behavior. Are you inclined to prefer the weather of your youth? Do temperature and humidity impact your behavior? Is being male or fe...
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Let’s Start The Journey from 2016-02-29T23:59:02
I welcome you all to enjoy this first unedited slightly edited version. It will stay unedited for roughly a week while I explore intro and transition music/sound effects, etc. There are some crac...
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