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WeatherBrains 286: Help… McDonalds Is Following Me!

| July 18, 2011 @ 10:50 pm | 1 Reply

WeatherBrains Episode 286 is now online (July 18, 2011). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

This week’s Guest WeatherBrain is Kim Klockow, a PhD student in the Department of Geography at the University of Oklahoma.  She has her Masters degree in Meteorology and Undergraduate degrees in Meteorology and Economics.  Her interest is in the intersection of weather and decision making.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Kevin’s head is about to explode
  • Who is being followed by a McDonalds in North Carolina on Twitter?
  • Some WeatherBrains listeners and our brave host try a Google Plus “Hangout” before the show
  • Bill Murray’s gross food of the week

Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective.

Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

Picks of the Week:

JB Elliott – Lightning over volcano in Chile

Bill Murray – The AMS Conference on Weather Warnings and Communications…

Kevin Selle – Facebook Getting Into News Business

James Spann – Historic tropical graphics in KML format for Google Earth

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, and Bill Murray. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.

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