Explore every episode of the podcast StormReel
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| S3E1 Tornado In Our Faces | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:39:01 | |
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Gabe and Jeremy catch up on the last 3 years of life, and the personal journeys they've been on since the last episode. The two also share the story behind a wild 24-hour storm marathon in Colorado that ended with a tornado forming directly in front of their chase vehicle near the town of Akron. The episode a lesson in persistence and allowing necessary healing in all aspects of life. Akron, CO Tornado Short Documentary StormReel: stormreel.com | X | Instagram | TikTok Music: Metamerism - Auragraph | |||
| A New Season / A New Name | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:02:00 | |
The Tornado Trackers Podcast is back with a new season and a new name. We are now StormReel: a podcast about the intersection of people and weather. While the name is new, we'll be bringing back all of the things you loved in our first two seasons, like our own personal stories of tornado and hurricane chases, guests from around the world to chime in on all things weather, and some new ideas we have brewing (like a well-sculpted supercell) as well. So be sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and come along for the next chapter in this stormy journey! Music: Metamerism - Auragraph For partnership opportunities, contact our team: stormreel@gmail.com | |||
| S1E15 Guest Nick Underwood - Hurricane Hunters | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:47:37 | |
On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Aerospace Engineer Nick Underwood joins us to talk about the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters. Equipped with instrumentation, these aircraft and crew members fly into hurricanes to gather data used in life-saving forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center. Nick discusses his particular role aboard the P-3 Orions, his journey to joining the Hurricane Hunters team, what it's like to fly through a Category 5 hurricane, and his ultimate dream of one day becoming an astronaut. | |||
| S1E14 Trapped By Hurricane Delta | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:44:49 | |
The Tornado Trackers team dives into their first hurricane podcast episode as they break down the story behind being trapped outside in the eyewall of Hurricane Delta. The Category 2 storm made landfall in Southern Louisiana during the hyperactive, record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Through excessive use of the word "unnerving", Jeff and Gabe describe how a flat tire forced them to hide behind buildings in downtown Gueydan, LA for two hours while pieces of the town flew by. | |||
| S1E13 Guest Dr. Karen Kosiba - Doppler On Wheels | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:44:52 | |
A strong believer in experiencing the atmosphere from the inside of a mobile weather radar, Dr. Karen Kosiba has participated as a radar operator, project scientist, and project leader in a multitude of scientific field projects utilizing the DOW (Doppler on Wheels) for studying tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. | |||
| S1E12 Guest Kathryn Prociv - Communicating The Weather | 18 May 2021 | 00:40:01 | |
Our guest this week is meteorologist and storm chaser Kathryn Prociv. Kathryn is the weather producer for NBC news where she works closely with Al Roker and supports the flagship shows of the TODAY Show and Nightly News with Lester Holt. Prior to working at NBC News, Kathryn spent five years as a meteorologist and weather producer at The Weather Channel. There, she produced across all programming platforms including the morning and prime time live shows. | |||
| S1E11 Guest Jim Spencer - The Jarrell, TX F5 | 04 May 2021 | 00:35:03 | |
Emmy award winning meteorologist Jim Spencer discusses one of the most memorable day's of his 30-year career in television: May 27, 1997. Known as the Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, the day gave birth to one of Texas' most infamous tornadoes - the Jarrell, TX F5. Jim talks about how what seemed to be a typical severe weather day in Central Texas turned into a "freak of nature" weather event as he relayed warnings live on KXAN throughout the afternoon and evening. When all was said and done, the Jarrell F5 left a path of unimaginable destruction and claimed the lives of 27 people. | |||
| S1E10 The Other Side - Canton, TX Outbreak (Part II) | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:40:19 | |
In Part II of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share Jeff's perspective of the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. After he and Gabe become separated, Jeff finds himself running for his life from a mile-wide EF4 tornado. Just when he thinks he is out of harm's way, a second large tornado touches down leaving him racing to safety again. | |||
| S1E9 The Goodbye Video - Canton, TX Outbreak (Part I) | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:48:07 | |
In Part I of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share one of their most frightening storm chasing experiences during the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. When Gabe's car slides off the road near a mile-wide tornado, he's stuck in a flooded ditch having last seen the now rain-wrapped tornado coming straight for him. The only thing he can do is make a goodbye video to his family and take cover in the car. | |||
| S1E8 Guest Ginger Zee - Baptism by Storm Surge | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:38:55 | |
Emmy award winning ABC Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares about her journey into the world of storm chasing and broadcast meteorology. After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina during her first major storm report, Ginger Zee realized storm stories where about humanity at their core. Hear how reporting on natural disasters has caused her to dig deep into who she is as a person and the purpose behind what she does for a living. | |||
| S1E7 The Perfect Chase - Fort Stockton, TX Tornado | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:38:05 | |
The Tornado Trackers recount filming a tornado in Fort Stockton, TX on May 17, 2019 during what became the perfect storm chase. On a day where most storm chasers targeted the McCook, Nebraska tornado, Jeff and Gabe were forced to stay close to home and target SW Texas. A slow-moving supercell provided a little bit of everything, from giant hail to incredible storm structure, to a nearly stationary tornado. Everything lined up to create an epic and memorable chase day (except for when Gabe was almost killed by lightning). | |||
| S1E6 Guest Pecos Hank - Art & Science | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:36:20 | |
Legendary storm chaser and documentary filmmaker Pecos Hank (Hank Schyma) discusses how the art of storm chasing and video production has enabled him to come alongside scientists to support research and advancements in our understanding of the sky. https://youtu.be/y73ZVT56Sz4 Madill, OK close-range tornado video https://youtu.be/X3Im2XDoqRo Twister Sisters’ Dalton to Ashby, MN Tornado https://youtu.be/15Rdfz1UPJk Red Sprites and Green Ghosts https://youtu.be/WFx9y4g9kNc Tornado Simulations https://youtu.be/gMws8ueXJ7U Fastest Tornado Ever (Pilger, NE) https://youtu.be/Gfr8MExtDYI Hank’s Favorite Tornado - Dodge City, KS | |||
| S2E7 Central Texas Mayhem | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:13:54 | |
After a long break, the Tornado Trackers Podcast is back with a new episode detailing the reasons for the long break along with a behind-the-scenes look at two epic storm chasing days from this spring. Jeff and Gabe share stories from the busy start to the 2022 Central Texas tornado season and what went into tracking two tornadoes that occurred too close to home: the March 21st Round Rock - Granger EF2 and the April 12th Salado EF3. | |||
| S1E5 Historic Twin Tornadoes - Pilger, NE | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:36:20 | |
Jeff and special guest David McConnell, an elementary school teacher, discuss chasing down the historic Pilger, NE twin EF4 tornadoes. Having never been storm chasing before, David shares his perspective of having his first tornadoes be a part of a historic outbreak. https://youtu.be/volYMx6gRpE - June 16, 2014 Pilger, NE Tornado Outbreak | |||
| S1E4 Guest Mike Olbinski - The Pain of Storm Chasing | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:37:18 | |
Emmy award winning storm chaser and photographer Mike Olbinski joins the Tornado Trackers to talk about the pain of storm chasing. Mike shares personal accounts of failure and success, and the challenges of balancing family life with an evolving storm chasing career. Mike Olbinski Twitter | Instagram | YouTube https://youtu.be/nCWSb9sQWjE The Pain of Storm Chasing https://youtu.be/ikezauFFe0w Vorticity (time lapse film) https://youtu.be/oagszCmJLpU Pursuit (time lapse film) https://youtu.be/ak05BQ6eNLU Booker, TX supercell time lapse | |||
| S1E3 Surreal Encounter - Wynnewood, OK EF4 | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:30:32 | |
The Tornado Trackers recall the story of Jeremy’s first tornado that occurred during what would become one of the team’s most intense storm chases ever. The May 9, 2016 Wynnewood, OK EF4 tornado crossed the road directly in front of them, leaving the team struggling to make sense of the extreme display of power. Raw 4K iPhone video of the Wynnewood, OK tornado - https://youtu.be/pGp4aSZg6Ls | |||
| S1E2 Guest Reed Timmer - Chaos Chasing | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:31:17 | |
Extreme meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer shares how his team successfully launched scientific instrumentation directly into an EF4 tornado in 2019. Reed also shares how he is using his years of experience and education to help the next generation of storm chasers through a new venture called Storm Chase EDU. Reed Timmer Twitter | Instagram | YouTube https://youtu.be/eNfsd47DPJw The Cheyenne, WY chase that destroyed Reed’s rental car | |||
| S1E1 Meet the Tornado Trackers | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:35:21 | |
In our premiere episode, get to know the Tornado Trackers storm chasing team as we share a bit about our “origin stories”. What made us fall in love with the sky? What are the weather events that shaped us as kids? We discuss personal stories of record breaking tornado events and even chasing a waterspout on a bicycle. Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Jeff: May 27, 1997 Jarrell, TX F5 https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g | |||
| S2E6 Bloopers and Busts | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:55:15 | |
Cue the sad trumpet. In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, the team shares a few examples of when storm chases did not go according to plan. From struggling to even get out the door, to unexpectedly ending up under water, to an ill-timed stomach bug - these are the stories of chases gone bad. | |||
| S2E5 The 50 Yard Intercept | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:53:15 | |
On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Gabe shares the story behind one of his wildest solo chases ever. After a day of emotional ups and downs, Gabe finds himself within 50 yards of a multivortex tornado as it begins to move into the town of Selden, KS during the 2021 chase season. The team discusses the importance of having outside perspective during stressful moments, and of persistence when motivation is low. | |||
| S2E4 Guest Tim Marshall - The Legendary Storm Chaser | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:51:35 | |
In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, legendary storm chaser Tim Marshall sits down with the team to share about his expansive career in storm chasing and damage assessment that included crossing paths with Dr. Ted Fujita, the creator of the original Fujita Scale. Tim provides amazing stories of chasing tornadoes, including almost being overrun by the Sulphur, OK wedge tornado in 2016. He also discusses details of the new and improved tornado damage scale that is currently in the works, and how new technology will be taken into consideration during the next generation rating system. | |||
| S2E3 The Unexpected Category 5 | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:59:36 | |
In this episode, the team discusses one of their wildest hurricane intercepts ever: the historic Category 5 Hurricane Michael. The storm, which made landfall in Panama City, FL with 160mph winds, intensified at a frightening speed, catching forecasters and residents off guard. Jeff and Gabe share what it was like to witness one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States as it ripped buildings apart directly in front of them, and how the full extent of the catastrophe only truly became clear when they drove into the worst part of the damage path. We'll also hear from special guest Matt Greene, a resident of Panama City Beach. Matt details the events from the vantage point of a local and how, through the chaos and heartbreak of the aftermath, he saw his community set aside differences to rally together. | |||
| S2E2 Guest Jessica Moore - There's Always Something Beautiful | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:57:39 | |
Meteorologist, storm chaser and photographer Jessica Moore shares about her journey into storm chasing, photography and the world of NFT's. Jessica also discusses the debilitating health issues that have plagued her since 2020. After receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis earlier this year, she was faced with a choice: give up or go all in. Hear her incredibly inspirational story and how her perspective on storm chasing has dramatically changed. | |||
| S2E1 - The Omen | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:48:16 | |
In the premiere episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast Season 2, the team discusses one of the highlights of the 2021 tornado season. During one of the few chases Jeff was able to join Gabe on, the two drove to north Texas with low expectations on a day that was only slightly conducive for tornadoes. After an encounter with a majestic wild animal, they jokingly determined the day would be a success. But as the afternoon evolved, the two storm chasers realized they were in prime position for a localized tornado outbreak. | |||
| S1E16 Season Finale - 2021 Tornado Season Review | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:39:05 | |
In the Season Finale of the Tornado Trackers premiere podcast season, the team looks back on the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Tornado Season and discuss what diving in to the podcast world has meant to them. | |||