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Exploring the James Webb Telescope w/ Astronomer Derrick Pitts

If you're a space nut, this one's for you! We've got the ridiculously smart and talented astronomer, Derrick Pitts in today's episode. He is the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and has been working there for over 40 years! Derrick has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009 and serves as the "Astrobiology Ambassador" for the NASA/MIRS/UNCF Special Program Corporation’s Astrobiology Partnership Program. 
 
Learn more about Derick Pitt's achievements here: https://www.fi.edu/scientists/derrick-pitts-hond
The Franklin Institute: https://www.fi.edu/

Joe Moravsky: American Ninja Warrior

Calling all American Ninja Warrior fans: We've got the one, the only, the weatherman on this exciting episode! Joe Moravsky has certainly the impressive resume, with over 10 appearances on the show, taking the Last Ninja Standing twice, and managing the Stamford CT Ninja Academy! He's also a passionate meteorologist. 
Learn more about Joe: https://joemoravsky.com/
Stamford, CT Ninja Academy: https://stamfordninja.com/ 
 

Our Chat with a Hurricane Hunter: Part 2

This is part two of our special interview with the Hurricane Hunter, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you give this episode a listen, as we pick up right where we left off! 
 
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Our Chat with a Hurricane Hunter: Part 1

We're excited for this one! With the peak of Hurricane Season nearby, we decided to get an expert opinion from a guy who does the opposite of what they tell you to do when a Hurricane is coming! He is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Yes, that's right: Ryan is a Hurricane Hunter! 
 
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Lightning Strikes and Airplanes: Should You Be Worried?

How many times have you been stuck at the airport after your flight was delayed due to weather? We've all be there, and yes it's frustrating. Understand though that these delays are not in vein! Lots of procedures must be followed when a pilot decides to fly into inclement weather to keep passengers safe. On this episode of the Weather Lounge, we brought a guest on to talk about how weather forecasts play an important role in the world of Aviation! 
 
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Weather on the Battle Field w/ Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson

Weather has been an important aspect in strategic military planning for hundreds of years, so we wanted to get an expert on the subject. Who better than to talk to someone who knows a thing or two about the military! We sat down with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson, who has been on multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is now a Joint Fires Instructor at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas!  
 
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Building a Better Snow and Ice Contract w/ Tovar Snow Professionals

It may be in the 90s, but we're thinking snow on this episode of The Weather Lounge. And if you've got a snow & ice removal company, you won't want to miss this! We talked with Steve Golyzniak from Tovar Snow Professionals: Powered by the Outworx Group. He gave us some good insights into what makes for a perfect snow contract and the benefits of having a 3rd party verification service. 
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Thunder and Lightning Are Most Definitely Frightening!

You've been told to head indoors when you hear thunder, but what if you find yourself stuck outside. Can trees really attract lightning? And what can you do during a flash flood to keep you safe? We answered these and more summer safety questions on an all new episode here in the Weather Lounge. 
 
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Swingin’ in the Rain: Weather’s Impact on the Golf Course

Get your golf clubs out, cause we're headed to the country club for this episode. We got the chance to talk with John Topakas, the Superintendent of the Rockaway River Country Club in Denville NJ! You'd be surprised what goes into maintaining a golf course, and it's more than just fending off those pesky gophers! 
 
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Build a Better Snow and Ice Business w/ Snowfighters Institute: Part 2

This is part two of a podcast series we recorded with Phil Harwood from the Snowfighters Institute. Make sure you give that episode a listen first! 
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Build a Better Snow and Ice Business w/ Snowfighters Institute: Part 1

We're re-releasing two episodes that we recorded last year with Phil Harwood from the Snowfighters Institute. If you're a business owner or entrepreneur in  the snow and ice industry, you won't want to miss this. 
 
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Troubling Tropics? Decoding the 2022 Summer Forecast

Today is the start of the Hurricane Season! How bad will this year get, and are we looking at possible repeats to what we saw in 2020? Also, how many heatwaves are we going to see. All of that and more will be answered on this episode of The Weather Lounge. Our Long Range Meteorologist stopped by the Lounge to detail the WeatherWorks 2022 Summer and Hurricane Outlook! 
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A Day at The Zoo: Weather’s Effects on Animals

It gets WILD on this week's episode. We sat down with Cherlyn Vatalaro, the Director of Conservation Education at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. She gave us some interesting takes on the relationship between animals and changing weather patterns. 
 
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Glaciers and Sea Level Rise: A Discussion on Climate Change w/ Dr. Richard Alley

We know it's a touchy subject, but we have to address the elephant in the room. It's no question that the climate is changing, and we decided to talk to one of the leading experts to figure it out a bit more. 
Our guest this week is none other than Dr. Richard Alley; the Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences at Penn State. He's studied climate since 1987, focusing on ice sheets, glaciology, and ice cores. Dr. Alley has made numerous trips to Antarctica and Greenland during his studies, participated in the UN Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change, was a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, and even an advisor to multiple members of congress and a former US Vice President. You can find more about his work here
 
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Weather Terms You Should Know: Part 3

It's part 3 of our ongoing series where we talk about Weather Terms you may not know much about! 
 
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