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| S3E13 Surviving Category 5 Hurricane Melissa | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:10:06 | |
Storm chaser Max Olson joins us on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his harrowing experience chasing the monstrous and historic Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 beast whose 185mph sustained winds devastated the island of Jamaica. As the eyewall moved in, Max and his chase partners found themselves in survival mode after barricading their door shut with furniture. Hunkered down in the bathroom, they could only listen as the world outside their shelter was ripped apart. Max also shares the story behind the most iconic and intense storm surge video ever captured after he placed a remote camera in the path of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Unbeknownst to Max at the time, his camera had filmed an epic story of survival as a couple and their dogs were swept away by storm surge while still inside their home. It's an episode you don't want to miss! Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Hurricane Melissa Documentary | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge Documentary StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E12 Storm Chasing à la Pecos Hank | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:15:03 | |
The legendary storm chaser and YouTube sensation Pecos Hank (Hank Schyma) joins us to talk about his amazing new book titled Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather. Hank and the team also chat about the ups and downs of storm chasing and how the world of storm video and photography is rapidly changing in the face of AI generated content. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Weather Balloon Collision | Storm Chasing in Argentina | Rainbows Halos and Glories | Madill, OK Tornado | Swimming In Bioluminescent Algae | Pecos Hank's New Book Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E3 The Storm Detective | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:51:31 | |
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Ethan Moriarty, founder of JuneFirst Severe Weather Research, and prominent YouTube content creator, joins us to discuss all things weather related. With a background in engineering, Ethan brings a unique perspective to storm chasing, damage analysis and to his video creations which dive deep into an array of storm related topics, and which have garnered 100,000's of views. Ethan also shares about his first major encounter with Mother Nature when, as a child, he witnessed the historic Springfield, MA EF3 tornado firsthand as it moved into town. Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. Woman's Accidental Tornado Intercept | Find Your Tornado Shelter | JuneFirst YouTube Channel | JuneFirst on X StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E2 Joplin, El Reno & PTSD | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes joins Gabe and Jeremy to share about memorable events he has covered during his 30 years as a broadcast meteorologist. Mike discusses the shock and heartbreak of being first on the scene after the 2011 Joplin, MO EF5 tornado, the terror of his vehicle being tossed by the 2013 El Reno tornado - the largest tornado on record - and of nearly being hit by a surprise tornado while covering Hurricane Irma live in Florida in 2017. He also talks candidly about his mental health journey, the process of recovering from PTST that resulted from the traumatic events in El Reno, and the importance of recognizing the moments when we need to pause and ask for help. Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. WeatherStar 4000+ | Joplin, MO Aftermath Coverage | Inside the El Reno Tornado | Tornado During Hurricane Irma's Eyewall | 2024 National Storm Chaser Summit Talk on Mental Health StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph | |||
| S3E1 Tornado In Our Faces | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:39:13 | |
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. Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. 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 | |
Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. 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 | |||
| 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. 4K Granger tornado: https://youtu.be/hguqWlHwMng | |||
| 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. | |||
| 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Selden, KS Tornado (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/qkpcCaRX_fI | |||
| S2E4 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Tim Marshall Facebook | Twitter | |||
| S2E3 The Unexpected Category 5 Hurricane | 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Extreme 4K Footage of Hurricane Michael: https://youtu.be/wSXvcveNSTQ | |||
| S2E2 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Jessica Moore: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| S3E11 Tornado Alley Is For Lovers | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:07:32 | |
Storm chaser Aaron Jayjack joins us on this episode of StormReel to share about his odyssey into chasing severe weather as a career. Aaron talks about his most memorable tornado intercepts, meeting his storm chasing wife and about the incredible circumstances surrounding the birth of their son Jett. It's a wild ride across two countries fill with epic stories of amazing tornadoes. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Enderlin, ND EF5 Damage Survey | Enderlin, ND Ring Camera | Aaron Jayjack's ND Outbreak Video | Scarth, Manitoba Tornado | Insane Wellfleet, NE Tornado Follow Aaron Jayjack: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Lockett, Texas Tornadoes - Extended Cut: https://youtu.be/595nHQRh5BE | |||
| S1E16 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. • Happy, TX Tornado (Max Olson's intercept): https://youtu.be/BjR7uw7XYW8 | |||
| S1E15 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Nick Underwood Twitter | Instagram | |||
| 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Trapped by Hurricane Delta - A Storm Chasing Documentary (16:01) | |||
| S1E13 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Dr. Karen Kosiba Twitter | www.karenkosiba.com | |||
| S1E12 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Kathryn Prociv Twitter | Instagram | |||
| S1E11 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Jim Spencer Twitter | Facebook | |||
| 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| S1E8 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Ginger Zee Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | |||
| S3E10 This One's For The Freaks | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:05:31 | |
On this special episode of StormReel, we talk with founder and co-host of the long-running Storm Front Freaks Podcast, Phil Johnson, about the end of the legendary weather podcast. Phil shares how his fascination with storms evolved, about his journey into podcasting, favorite guests and moments on the podcast, and discusses the future of the Storm Front Freaks Network. It's a wonderful look back at the podcast that inspired us and that led to lasting friendships throughout the weather community for both Phil and those who were fortunate enough to be a part of the podcast. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Follow Storm Front Freaks Network: Youtube | X StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| 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). Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Ft. Stockton Tornado - https://youtu.be/T3DO5SlAJS8 | |||
| S1E6 Art & Science with Pecos Hank | 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. 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 | |||
| 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. https://youtu.be/volYMx6gRpE - June 16, 2014 Pilger, NE Tornado Outbreak | |||
| S1E4 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Raw 4K iPhone video of the Wynnewood, OK tornado - https://youtu.be/pGp4aSZg6Ls | |||
| S1E2 Chaos Chasing with Reed Timmer | 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. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. 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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new episode and support the show when you become a subscriber. Buy us a coffee! Keep the caffeine flowing as we work those extra hours to get you the best storm stories on the planet. Jeff: May 27, 1997 Jarrell, TX F5 https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g | |||
| S3E9 From Chasee to Chaser | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:11:59 | |
Storm chaser and content creator Edgar O'Neal joins Gabe and Jeremy on this episode of the StormReel podcast to share about the dramatic shift in his experiences with tornadoes. After moving to Oklahoma, he found himself desperately trying to escape the largest tornado on record—the 2013 El Reno tornado—with his wife and kids, having never experienced a tornado before. The traumatic incident drove him to learn more about the meteorological phenomenon that had threatened his family, and now Edgar pushes the boundaries of his tornado encounters as a professional storm chaser to bring viewers up close and personal to one of Mother Nature's rarest displays. Edgar also openly discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with a wild career and knowing when to step away to rest and heal. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Greenfield, IA Multivortex Tornado Follow Edgar O'Neal: X | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E8 Intercepting The World's Largest Tornadoes | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:05:25 | |
Storm chaser Gabe Garfield joins Jeremy and Gabe on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his journey into the weather world and about chasing the two largest tornadoes on record. On May 22, 2004, while still in college to study meteorology, Gabe chased the Hallam, Nebraska F4 tornado which grew to an enormous width of 2.5 mile's wide. At the time, it was the largest tornado on record, only to be eclipsed by the May 31, 2013 El Reno, Oklahoma tornado where Gabe and his chase partners found themselves in the crosshairs of a monstrous 2.6 mile wide tornado. Gabe talks about the highs and lows of chasing weather phenomenon that can be beautiful and mesmerizing but also cause mass destruction and heartache. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 World's Longest Lightning Strike | Gabe's Blog: Tornado Intensity | Hallam, NE 2.5 Mile Wide Tornado | El Reno, OK 2.6 Mile Wide Tornado | Storm Chasing Content Protection | Storm Chasing Education Follow Gabe Garfield: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E7 Journey To The Weather Channel | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:03:27 | |
The Weather Channel's Chris Bruin joins Gabe and Jeremy on this episode of the StormReel podcast to talk about his meteorological journey. A childhood dream, Chris found himself working alongside his weather hero's after receiving a call from the Weather Channel while working as an on-air meteorologist in Idaho. Chris also shares some of the most memorable storms that he's covered out in the field, and gives us a peak behind the curtain as to what it takes to bring television audiences to the front row of severe weather events. Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E6 The 10,000 Foot Tall Tornado | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:58:10 | |
The family that chases together, stays together; and they have a great story to tell! On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Gabe and Jeremy invite a very special guest to talk about her first tornado experience. Jeremy's wife, Jane, shares how she accidentally intercepted one of Colorado's most notable landspouts on June 7, 2021, when a 10,000ft tall EF2 tornado emerged from a nearby storm on Jane's commute home. Meanwhile miles away, while out for a walk with his daughter, Jeremy received word of the tornado and decided to get a (safe) view with his daughter and dog. What started as a normal afternoon, turned into an eventful family-wide tornado encounter for the Hamanns and one of our favorite stories to tell. Join us for a fun and memorable episode of StormReel! Support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Aaron Rigsby's Morton, TX Tornado Video | Joey Krastel's Morton, TX Tornado Video Kory Poggenpohl's Landspout Chase Video | CO Resident's Amazing Close Up | Landspout Close Range Video | Incredible Facts about the Landspout | NWS Damage Survey of the Weld County Tornado West Fork CO Wildfire Air Tanker Video StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E5 Storm Chaser of the Year | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:01:46 | |
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Aaron Rigsby joins Gabe and Jeremy to talk about his prolific career as a professional storm chaser. Aaron shares how a tornado in his home town changed the trajectory of his life and started a journey that eventually led to him winning the Storm Chaser of the Year award at the 2025 National Storm Chaser Summit. Discussing historic weather events like Category 5 Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Helene and the Rolling Fork, MS EF4 tornado, Aaron dives into the moments that have shaped, not only his career, but his life and have taught him valuable lessons in working through difficult moments and recognizing opportunities that present themselves. Join us for another compelling episode of StormReel! Ways to support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Canadian Tornado | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge | Rolling Fork, MS EF4 | Hurricane Helene Documentary Aaron Rigsby's YouTube | Aaron Rigsby's Instagram | Aaron Rigsby on X | Aaron Rigsby's Facebook StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||
| S3E4 Girls Who Chase | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:04:06 | |
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, Denver-based extreme nature chaser and photographer, Jen Walton, joins us to share her journey as a storm chaser and entrepreneur. Armed with a 20+ year career in strategic communications and public relations, Jen created the Girls Who Chase initiative - an organization created to educate, elevate and equip girls & women globally to pursue the sciences, the weather and their passions. Jen's personal mission is to inspire people to be and do what they love, by identifying and breaking down their stories of limitation. Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. Jen Walton's Website | Jen Walton on X | Girls Who Chase Website | Girls Who Chase Instagram StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann | |||