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GeoTrek
by GeoTrek
The GeoTrek podcast explores the world to tell stories about extreme weather and natural disasters not covered by the mainstream media. Each conversation takes a deep-dive into the world where extreme forces of nature threaten to inflict fatalities and economic losses on vulnerable populations. These engaging stories help listeners prepare for extreme events, making their families and communities more resilient. Our guests include meteorologists, innovators, science communicators, thought leaders, filmmakers, insurance professionals, emergency management specialists, scientists, and storm chasers. Visit 👉 https://www.geo-trek.com/ Watch on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@geotrekpodcast Listen on Apple 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="h
Episodes
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The Future of Our Coastlines: Resilience, Rising Seas & Saltwater Intrusion with Nina Davis
Coastal environments are changing, and preparing for the future means more than simply reacting to the next hurricane. In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Nina Davis, Habitat Resilience Specialist with PLACE and Extension Associate at Mississippi State University, to explore...
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The Hidden Side of Disaster Recovery: Saving Local Businesses with Gina Spagnola
When disasters strike, homes and families often receive immediate attention—but how do businesses recover? Gina Spagnola, President and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, shares how chambers of commerce help businesses rebuild, recover, and get back on their feet after hurricanes,...
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Why People Ignore Wildfire Risk: The Neuroscience of Fight, Flight & Freeze with Erica Peng
When disaster strikes, why do some people prepare while others delay, deny, or freeze? In this episode, Hurricane Hal sits down with Erica Peng, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business lecturer and neuroscience educator, to explore the hidden role that our fight, flight, freeze response plays in...
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Protecting Summer Camps from Flash Floods: Lessons from the Texas Hill Country Tragedy
On this episode of GeoTrek, host Hurricane Hal welcomes Laura Myers and Nick Stanley to discuss how we can better protect summer camps and outdoor recreation areas from the growing threat of flash floods. Using the devastating Texas Hill Country tragedy as a case study, they explore the unique...
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Preparing for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Power Outages with Haskell Moore
Hurricane season brings more than just strong winds—it brings critical decisions that can impact your safety, your family, and your recovery. In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal Needham sits down with hurricane preparedness expert Haskell Moore, President of Hurricane Preparedness Training...
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Power Out Cooking Recipe Book: Preparing Families for Storm Recovery with Hidalgo County, TX Officials
When the power goes out after a hurricane, flood, or severe storm, one of the first challenges families face is figuring out how to safely prepare meals without electricity. In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal Needham sits down with Hidalgo County, Texas Judge Richard Cortez, Assistant…
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Resilient Homes, Flood Risk & the Broken Housing System with Aris Papadopoulos
Aris Papadopoulos joins host Hal Needham for an in-depth discussion on consumer resilience, vulnerable development, and the future of resilient housing. After surviving the events surrounding the September 11 attacks near the World Trade Center, Aris began questioning why so many buildings and...
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How Past Climates Predict Future Hurricanes with Dr. Joanne Muller
In this episode of the GeoTrek podcast, Dr. Jo Muller shares insights about the importance of paleoclimatology to improve our understanding of the risk for hurricane impacts and flooding in coastal areas. Professor Dr. Joanne Muller is the Whitaker Institute Eminent Scholar in the College of Arts...
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How AI & Predictive Tech Are Transforming Wildfire Protection with Sunny Sethi
Wildfires are becoming more frequent—and far more destructive—damaging critical infrastructure from substations and hospitals to telecommunications and water systems. The problem isn’t a shortage of firefighters; it’s that our current technology is outdated and no longer equipped for today’s...
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A Lifetime Behind the Camera: True Stories with Photojournalist and Videographer Austin Anderson Part 2
📹 Part 2 of what it's really like to chase the world’s most extreme stories with a camera in hand? In this two-part GeoTrek series, Hurricane Hal sits down with prolific freelance photojournalist and videographer Austin Anderson to unpack a lifetime of stories behind the camera. Austin always...
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A Lifetime Behind the Camera: True Stories with Photojournalist and Videographer Austin Anderson Part 1
📹 What’s it really like to chase the world’s most extreme stories with a camera in hand? In this two-part GeoTrek series, Hurricane Hal sits down with prolific freelance photojournalist and videographer Austin Anderson to unpack a lifetime of stories behind the camera. Austin always comes at...
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Severe Weather Communication & Meteorology Media with Emily Gracey
How do meteorologists communicate severe weather in a way the public actually understands, and acts on? In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Emily Gracey, host of the Off the Radar Podcast, to talk about the evolving world of meteorology, severe weather communication, and...
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New Jersey’s Extreme Weather, Digital Meteorology & Forecasting the Future with Joe Martucci
In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Joe Martucci, New Jersey’s only Certified Broadcast and Digital Meteorologist and an FAA-certified drone pilot. They explore how he communicates critical weather information across a state known for dramatic seasonal swings — from coastal...
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How Residents are Mapping Flood Risks at a Hyperlocal Level with Julia Drapkin of I See Change
🌊 In this episode, we dive into the intersection of community engagement and climate tech with Julia Drapkin, the CEO and founder of ISeeChange. As flooding and climate risks become more unpredictable, traditional data often misses the "ground truth." Julia explains how her flood tracking and…
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The Science of Earthquake Early Warning: Exploring USGS ShakeAlert with Robert de Groot
Robert de Groot, Operations Team Lead for USGS-managed ShakeAlert, shares insights about Earthquake Early Warning Systems. ShakeAlert is a public safety system serving 50+ million people in California, Oregon and Washington. Join us for this interesting episode! Visit our website here 👉...
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The GeoTrek 2025 Retrospective: 10 Moments That Defined the Year
As we close the book on 2025, Hurricane Hal takes a look back at the top 10 GeoTrek memories of 2025, ranging from an earthquake in Greece to insights from a massive drought mural in Mexico, as well as floods, hail and snowstorms in the United States. Join us for this final journey of the year as...
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Inside the Nation’s First Tsunami Evacuation Structure with Quintin Swanson
What happens when generations of tsunami stories become a blueprint for saving lives? In this episode, Quintin Swanson, Council Chairman and Education Director of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, explains how ancestral knowledge and modern engineering came together to build the first tsunami...
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Rebuilding After the Storm: How John Eckeberger and 4B DRN Mobilize Communities for Real Disaster Resilience
Executive Director John Eckeberger has lived a life shaped by Gulf Coast weather. A native Texan with more than 50 years in ministry, John brings both grit and compassion to his leadership at the 4B Disaster Response Network—a coalition born out of Hurricane Harvey that now serves as a model for...
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Inside 20 Years of Coastal Resilience with Tracie Sempier
Tracie Sempier has spent more than two decades working with disaster-prone communities along the Gulf Coast — listening, teaching, evaluating, and helping local leaders strengthen their resilience. As a Coastal Resilience Engagement Specialist with Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, she brings a rare...
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Smarter, Safer Housing: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker George Siegal
Documentary filmmaker George Siegal, founder of Move the World Films, exposes the hidden risks in our homes and what we can do to make smarter, safer housing decisions before disaster strikes. Be one of the first 10 to click the link below and you'll receive a free guest pass to watch The Last...
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How Home Depot Prepares for Extreme Weather with Jason Arigoni: Interview at the National Tropical Weather Conference Webinar
When hurricanes or floods threaten, most of us rush to The Home Depot to stock up—but have you ever wondered how they prepare? In this special episode, recorded during one of Dr. Hurricane Hal's talks at the National Tropical Weather Conference (NTWC), Hal and his colleagues sit down with Jason...
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From Hollywood to High Water: Turning Flood Data into Visual Power with Dan Krueger
Television producer and digital storyteller Dan Krueger has spent his career turning complex stories into captivating visuals — from CBS and Discovery Channel to his latest work as Lead Technical Field Producer of FloodVision, a groundbreaking Climate Central project bringing flood risk to life.…
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Making Sense of Extreme Weather: Climate Communication and Attribution with Shel Winkley
Shel Winkley, Weather and Climate Engagement Specialist, joins Hurricane Hal to discuss his career journey, his work at Climate Central, and where he helps bridge the gap between complex science and public understanding. They dig into the importance of attribution research, lessons learned from...
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Why Clear Communication Saves Lives in Disasters with Julie Kay Roberts of PSEMA
Clear communication is paramount for effective disaster response. Julie Kay Roberts, seasoned expert in strategic communications and emergency management, joins us on GeoTrek podcast #119 to talk about the importance of having a disaster plan, and to share about her amazing work at the Private...
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The 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with Jim Cantore
Hurricane Katrina changed the Gulf Coast forever. 20 years later, GeoTrek host Hal Needham sits down with legendary Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore, who rode out the storm in coastal Mississippi. Jim shares his firsthand experience covering Katrina in 2005, the unforgettable moments he...
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Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward with Alessandra Jerolleman
In this episode of GeoTrek, we’re joined by Alessandra Jerolleman, Director of Research at the Center for Environment, Land, and Law at Loyola University in New Orleans. As we mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Alessandra shares her personal story of the storm’s impact and reflects…
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When the Waters Rise: Alex Garcia on Deadly Flash Floods in Texas
Catastrophic floods killed at least 135 people in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Alex Garcia, Chief Meteorologist at Fox 29 San Antonio, explains the science behind sudden and violent flash floods in this region, and what we can do to reduce loss of life and...
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Protecting Your Property: Floodproofing with Tom Little
Flooding is the most common—and costly—natural disaster in the U.S. So how do you protect your property before the water rises? Tom Little, President and CEO of Smart Vent Products, LLC, joins Dr. Hal to explain the science and strategy behind wet and dry floodproofing. A Certified Floodplain...
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Smart Homes, Safer Communities with Carl Schneider
Join “Hurricane Hal” Needham as he sits down with Carl Schneider, insurance agent and co-founder of Smart Home America, for a story that spans continents and communities. Drawing on the ingenuity of his Swiss ancestors and the perspectives they passed down, Carl shares how smarter construction...
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East Asia Typhoons & Florida Hurricanes – A Global Storm Perspective with Robert Speta
Join host Hal Needham as he talks with Meteorologist Robert Speta about the stark differences in preparing for and experiencing tropical cyclones. Speta shares invaluable insights into forecasting and living through powerful typhoons in East Asia, a region renowned for its exceptional disaster...
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Exploring the Interface of Climate Resiliency and Historic Preservation with Lisa Craig-Hensley
How do we protect our past from our future? On the latest GeoTrek, we tackle this crucial question with preservation powerhouse Lisa Craig-Hensley! With over 30 years' experience, Lisa reveals the strategies and innovations for making historic properties, from Annapolis to Lodi, more resilient to...
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Forensic Meteorology at the 2025 Allied Trust Litigation Summit
How does forensic meteorology help protect homeowners and insurers from fraud? In this episode, recorded live at the 2025 Allied Trust Litigation Summit, we sit down with Amy Fail and Ron Ligocki from Allied Trust to explore how advanced weather science is being used in insurance claims...
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Living Shorelines with Ryan Gilbert
Coastal communities face growing threats from erosion, storms, and rising sea levels—but could nature itself be the key to resilience? In Episode 110 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we explore how living shorelines blend natural and engineered solutions to protect our coasts. Our guest, Ryan Gilbert, a...
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How Hail Causes Damage and How We Can Reduce it with IBHS
Hailstorms cause billions of dollars in damage each year, but how do we study hail to build stronger homes and communities? In Episode 109 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we dive into the world of hail research, forensic meteorology, and building science with two incredible guests: Brenna Meisenzahl –...
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Optimizing Transportation Business for Winter Weather
In Episode 108 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we explore how extreme winter weather impacts the transportation and logistics industry. From blizzards to icy roads, truck drivers and logistics professionals must navigate unpredictable and often dangerous conditions to keep supply chains moving. Our…
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The January 2025 Fires in Southern California
In Episode 107 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we analyze the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Southern California and discuss how communities can better prepare for future wildfire threats. Our special guest, Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at IBHS and former CAL FIRE Battalion Chief,...
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How Extreme Weather Impacts Professional Sports Performances
In Episode 106 of GeoTrek, we explore the fascinating intersection of extreme weather and professional sports. Special guest Mark Paquette, an expert on how weather influences sports, gambling, and betting, joins Dr. Hal Needham to discuss the surprising ways weather conditions impact athlete...
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All About Avalanches - How do Forecasters Predict Avalanches?
Join us for Episode 105 of the GeoTrek Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of avalanches! Simon Trautman, Director of the National Avalanche Center, breaks down the science behind how avalanches form, the tools forecasters use to predict them, and the essential steps to interpret avalanche...
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Insights on Hurricanes Helene and Milton with Dr. Jennifer Collins
Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently impacted west-central Florida, including the Tampa/ St. Pete metro area. Dr. Jennifer Collins, Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida shares insights on the physical and social impacts of these massive storms. Hosted on…
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Heavy Rainfall Below Sea Level – The Challenge of Freshwater Flooding in New Orleans
Gain insights on the challenge of freshwater flooding below sea level, as we explore New Orleans with Chris Franklin, Andrew Woodroof and Johnny Vindigni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Voices from the 2024 Texas Groundwater Summit
In this episode of the GeoTrek Podcast, we bring you exclusive insights from the 2024 Texas Groundwater Summit, where industry experts and thought leaders gathered to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in groundwater management in Texas. Join us as we sit down with special...
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Tropical Storm Debby and The Science Behind Slow-Moving Tropical Cyclones with Jim Kossin
After making landfall in Florida as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby stalled out along the South Carolina coast, bringing days of heavy rain impacts to the region. This podcast investigates the science behind the increasing number of slow-moving tropical cyclones impacting the U.S. over the past...
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Historic Hurricane Beryl with Brian McNoldy and Phil Klotzbach
Historic Hurricane Beryl broke many Atlantic basin hurricane records, becoming the farthest east hurricane and the only cat-4 hurricane to form in June, then the earliest cat-5 hurricane on record. This podcast features interviews with Brian McNoldy and Phil Klotzbach, who provide historic…
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Coastal Resiliency from an Engineering Perspective, with Dr. Bret Webb
Engineering provides many solutions to reduce losses from coastal hazards. But how do we determine optimal solutions, considering design criteria, budgets, and community input? Dr. Bret Webb, Professor of Civil Engineering at University of South Alabama, provides engineering perspectives on…
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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) with Leslie Chapman-Henderson
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) President and CEO, Leslie Chapman-Henderson, shares her vision to reduce property losses through groundbreaking awareness initiatives for homebuilders, homeowners and design professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Journey of Meteorologist Alan Sealls - Forecasting Weather for 37 Years and Winning 16 Emmys
Join us to dive deeper into the journey Alan Sealls took to become the meteorologist we know and love! Hear about Alan's early life, education, and the path that lead him to where he is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Forecasting and Communicating Tropical Weather and Meteorologist Alan Sealls
As we kick off the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season we want to be prepared and informed about tropical weather communication. Join us as none other than meteorologist Alan Sealls joins us to share information about tropical weather communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Hurricane Videography and Storytelling with Mark Sudduth and HurricaneTrack
Mark Sudduth, founder of HurricaneTrack, takes us along on his journey through more than two decades of hurricane videography and storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Top 10 Misunderstandings about Hurricane Impacts
Hurricanes are complex storms that generate four deadly hazards- destructive winds, storm surge flooding, rainfall flooding and tornadoes. In this episode, Dr. Hal counts down his top 10 list of misunderstandings about hurricanes that increase the chance people will be blindsided. Hosted on…
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An Interview with the World's Top Hurricane Chaser - Josh Morgerman (Hurricane Man)
Josh Morgerman (Hurricane Man) joins us for an interview that captures the intense impacts of the world's most powerful storms, discusses how to build better in hurricane country, and talks about the dangers of generalizing hurricane impacts based on observing a few named storms. Hosted on Acast....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The GeoTrek podcast explores the world to tell stories about extreme weather and natural disasters not covered by the mainstream media. Each conversation takes a deep-dive into the world where extreme forces of nature threaten to inflict fatalities and economic losses on vulnerable populations.
These engaging stories help listeners prepare for extreme events, making their families and communities more resilient. Our guests include meteorologists, innovators, science communicators, thought leaders, filmmakers, insurance professionals, emergency management specialists, scientists, and storm chasers.
Visit 👉 https://www.geo-trek.com/
Watch on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@geotrekpodcast
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The GeoTrek podcast explores the world to tell stories about extreme weather and natural disasters not covered by the mainstream media. Each conversation takes a deep-dive into the world where extreme forces of nature threaten to inflict fatalities and economic losses on vulnerable populations....
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