EPISODE · Dec 18, 2024 · 42 MIN
Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary | Re-released
from Weather Geeks
RECORDED JUNE 7, 2024 Originally released JULY 17, 2024Guest: Dr. Shepherd & the Creators of Weather GeeksAs long as there has been weather, we have had weather geeks. Before we had the radar to see storms from different layers and the satellites to see hurricanes from space, the fascination of weather has always been there. But only for the past 10 years has there been a Weather Geeks show; first starting as a half-hour geek out on The Weather Channel and now a podcast that you’re listening to wherever you are! And since the beginning, Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia has been your host and he’s sitting down with us to reminisce and regale about the past 10 years of Weather Geeks…Chapters00:00 The Fascination of Weather Geeks02:14 Bitten by the Weather Bug04:28 Creating a Meet the Press for Weather05:07 The Reluctant Host10:39 The Evolution of Hosting16:17 Fascinating Guests21:39 Geeking Out with Ginger Zee and Janice Hough22:05 A Place to Geek Out22:42 The Value of Weather Geeks in the Weathergeek Community24:21 Challenges and Surprises of Hosting a TV Show26:33 Influencing Teaching Strategies through Weather Geeks29:03 The Future of Weather Geeks: AI, Social Sciences, and Immersive Mixed Reality31:27 Exploring the Fascination of Weather with Weather GeeksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What this episode covers
Weather Geeks is a show and podcast that has been running for 10 years, hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia. The show features conversations with experts from the weather enterprise, including scientists, meteorologists, and even pop culture figures. The show started with the idea of creating a Meet the Press-style show for weather enthusiasts. The guests on the show have included renowned scientists like Dr. Chuck Doswell and Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as figures from the NFL and pop culture. The show has evolved over the years and has become a platform for weather geeks to geek out and discuss various topics related to weather. The Weather Geeks podcast, hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Jen Carfagno, has been a valuable platform for meteorological experts to share information and connect with the Weathergeek community. The show has been successful because it is offered by the trusted brand of The Weather Channel and provides valuable and life-saving information. The hosts discuss the challenges and surprises of hosting a TV show, including the use of teleprompters and wearing makeup. The podcast has also influenced Dr. Shepherd's teaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of conveying information in a way that the public can understand. The future of Weather Geeks will focus on topics such as AI and machine learning in forecasting, the role of social sciences in weather communication, and the use of immersive mixed reality for impactful communication. The show will continue to explore the fascination of weather and expand the understanding of meteorology beyond traditional perceptions. The loyal viewers and listeners are appreciated, and the show will continue as long as it remains valuable and in demand.
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