What Is It About The Weather

What Is It About The Weather

By: Weather

Language: en-US

Categories: Science, Medicine, Natural

What Is It About The Weather is a podcast/vidcast series where we explore the various ways weather is intertwined into and impacts our lives. Weather itself is interesting and amazing, but what can be even more fascinating and intriguing is how much influence it actually has in our lives. In this journey we hope you will find yourself laughing, enjoying, and learning and from time to time even uttering "I did not know that". Weather geek by nature, atmospheric scientist by degree and meteorologist by trade, your host Mark T Jelinek loves talking about the weather. That love for...

Episodes

Interesting Weather?!
Sep 12, 2022

Is it in-ter-es-ting, in-tres-ting, intra-sting…no matter how you say it, what does it have to do with weather?

Duration: 00:14:46
Weather As A Gift?
Aug 26, 2022

Thoughtful gifts are always the best, but how do you find the right one for the weather enthusiast in your life?

Duration: 00:25:06
Which Warning Works?
Aug 19, 2022

We seem to be warned about everything these days, but are warnings to protect us from hazardous weather keeping up with how we live?

Duration: 00:21:39
Weathercation?
Aug 12, 2022

That says I’m certified, qualified and bona fide, but do I know anything about the weather?

Duration: 00:19:45
Weather Subscription?
Aug 05, 2022

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could order your own weather? How has our modern subscription society impacted weather media?

Duration: 00:22:29
Did Weather Save Weather?
Jul 29, 2022

We know Aristotle was key in the history of weather, but was weather important in allowing him to be born?

Duration: 00:21:33
Subtle Weather?
Jul 22, 2022

There are subtleties in translations, flavors, but how nuanced is your impactful weather?

Duration: 00:23:19
Drone Weather?
Jul 15, 2022

Drones seem to be doing everything these days, but can they help with weather forecasts?

Duration: 00:23:04
Favorite Weather?
Jul 08, 2022

We have favorites, for all sorts of things, but do we have favorite weather?

Duration: 00:21:09
Tater Weather?
Jul 01, 2022

A staple of human history…is it because of the weather?

Duration: 00:24:42
Rethinking Weather? (Geeks)
Jun 24, 2022

Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…and then along came the geeks?

Duration: 00:29:50
Rethinking Weather? (Victorians)
Jun 17, 2022

Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…who needs a weather forecast anyway?

Duration: 00:23:34
Rethinking Weather? (Aristotle)
Jun 10, 2022

Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…why was Aristotle so important?

Duration: 00:24:57
Rethinking Weather? (The Ancients)
Jun 03, 2022

Our understanding and forecasting of weather has come a long way over the millennia…what did the ancients get right?

Duration: 00:24:29
Subliminal Weather?
May 27, 2022

Do you find yourself drawn to weather words?

Duration: 00:19:14
Weatherflation?
May 20, 2022

Do you feel like every time you go to a favorite restaurant lately they have a new menu?

Duration: 00:22:31
Volume Control Weather?
May 13, 2022

It seems these days we can control the volume with everything…how about with the weather?

Duration: 00:22:28
Weather Mascots?
May 06, 2022

If you had to choose a mascot for your company, organization, group, or even yourself…what would it be?

Duration: 00:22:51
Circadian Weather?
Apr 29, 2022

Did you say it was noon already, but it's still foggy outside!?!

Duration: 00:21:07
Under The Weather Weather?
Apr 22, 2022

You soak your hair and run outside naked into freezing temperatures, okay so you are crazy, but will you catch a cold?

Duration: 00:21:26
Weather Illusions?
Apr 01, 2022

Abracadabra, what is that I see, is it a weather mystery?

Duration: 00:20:59
Incentive Weather?
Mar 25, 2022

Would you respond differently to the weather if you were paid to?

Duration: 00:22:29
Toothpaste Weather?
Mar 18, 2022

Who would have thought that toothpaste has anything to do with weather?

Duration: 00:20:38
Did Winter Weather Make Us Carnivores?
Mar 11, 2022

Ah the smell of bacon, bacon makes everything better, right?

Duration: 00:19:43
Whisper Weather?
Mar 04, 2022

It seems like today's weather is clear sky, no precip, no clouds, not too hot, not too cold, so what should we talk about?

Duration: 00:20:22
Is Technology Ruining Weather Forecasts?
Feb 25, 2022

Some days technology drives me nuts but is it ruining my weather forecast?

Duration: 00:24:05
EV Weather?
Feb 18, 2022

What role is weather playing in the slow uptake in EV vehicles?

Duration: 00:19:42
Secondary Weather?
Feb 11, 2022

Tomorrow morning's 50 and sunny for the Gold but who will take the Silver?

Duration: 00:21:35
METEORology?
Feb 04, 2022

Have you ever wondered what meteorology has to do with meteors?

Duration: 00:23:34
What Are Your Weather Rituals?
Jan 28, 2022

Ok, where are all the spoons? Ah , I get it, looking for a snow day are we?

Duration: 00:24:13
Underdog Weather?
Jan 21, 2022

Oh please may that forecast be wrong, it is going to be wrong, it is going to snow!

Duration: 00:19:21
Goldilocks Weather?
Jan 14, 2022

This weather is too cold, this weather is too hot … ah this weather is just right

Duration: 00:22:13
How Is Your Crypto Weather?
Jan 07, 2022

Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin, Stable Coins, Alt coins, Weather Coin?!?

Duration: 00:24:37
The Power Of Weather Knowledge
Dec 31, 2021

Hey Let’s cover a few questions folks have had, some weather some not.

Duration: 00:27:09
Are There Too Many Weather Observations?
Dec 24, 2021

Hey look it is a weather gizmo 2022 ultimate instrumentation package! Aw, what a thoughtful gift. Can’t wait to use that to measure every moment of weather around me!

Duration: 00:22:45
Is 5G Cramping Your Weather?
Dec 17, 2021

Did you get a new fangled 5G device for a gift? Are you planning to fly in bad weather in the near future? Do you like good weather forecasts? Hmm, that could be a problem!?!

Duration: 00:19:38
Weather Grief And Loss
Dec 10, 2021

Weather's dark side and potential silver lining

Duration: 00:21:58
Weather Extutise?
Dec 03, 2021

Did that dude just say it feels like snow? Maybe they have Weather Extutise?

Duration: 00:22:52
What’s In Your Weatherverse?
Nov 26, 2021

Now where did I put those VR goggles? Ooops, almost forgot my raincoat!

Duration: 00:22:36
Weather Pizza?
Nov 19, 2021

So many choices, mushrooms, pepperoni, banana peppers, bacon, spinach, but wait where are the anchovies? What do you mean El Niño ate the anchovies?

Duration: 00:23:02
Survey Says?
Nov 12, 2021

Welcome to What Is It About The Weather? A podcast where we explore the many ways that weather intertwines itself into our lives!

Duration: 00:25:25
Will Weather Ruin Christmas?
Nov 05, 2021

Ah yes, tis the season for 24 hour Christmas music stations. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Duration: 00:22:40
When Weather Was?
Oct 29, 2021

Holy schmoly, look at that, this weather journal has been around over 50 years, I would have never thunk it. I wonder what things they were researching back then?

Duration: 00:25:51
What If There Were No Weather Headlines?
Oct 22, 2021

Time to check headlines … You need an umbrella today … Level 5 Atmospheric river and Bomb Cyclones team up with California in their targets … hmm which one to read?

Duration: 00:23:20
Weather At What Cost?
Oct 15, 2021

Okay time to run some budget numbers, let’s make sure we have all the categories - rent, utilities, food, transportation, weather, medical, insurance … wait a minute?

Duration: 00:21:33
What Ratio Is Your Weather?
Oct 08, 2021

You know what they say, 60% of the time it works every time … but what in the world does that have to do with weather?!?

Duration: 00:25:09
Does Weather Make Babies?
Oct 01, 2021

There went the lights, what a storm, where are the candles? Hmm, what about some wine, a little romantic music, and some … wait, wait, wait, this is a family friendly show

Duration: 00:23:50
Did Victorian Forecasters Keep Weather In The Dark Ages?
Sep 24, 2021

Pain reduction, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood clot risks … leeches are amazing creatures, I wonder if they can forecast the weather?

Duration: 00:25:07
Can You Make Weather Forecasts Better?
Sep 17, 2021

Got a lot done today, made some donations, got groceries for the next week, helped a neighbor remove a dead tree, but the forecast was for rain and it was a beautiful fall day. What can I do about that?

Duration: 00:25:11
Whether Weather Words Work?
Sep 10, 2021

How about that storm earlier, I think it was raining sharks and squids!

Duration: 00:21:41
Do Sensationalist Forecasts Matter?
Sep 03, 2021

Let’s see here … New crypto currency … Messi and Ronaldo to play together for Atlanta United … Could quiche be the next diet craze? … 12 major hurricanes forecast for the hurricane season? … Wait, what???

Duration: 00:27:09
What Is A Weather Survey?
Aug 27, 2021

Phone - check, laptop - check, map - check, tape measure - check, camera - check, paper clips???

Duration: 00:21:16
Does Weather Spark Creativity?
Aug 20, 2021

The door opens, cold air rushes in and the sound of the wind drowns out all other noise. A weary traveler enters the room, pulls off bundles of clothes, pauses, and then scream "Eureka"!

Duration: 00:27:04
Does Weather Remember?
Aug 13, 2021

You hear "Hurricane Yoda is due to make landfall in Bergvilleton", you think 'wait didn't hurricane X-ray just strike there last week?'

Duration: 00:26:15
Why Does Olympic Weather Suck?
Aug 06, 2021

You settle into a comfy spot, grab the remote, on they come, the Olympic games. The first words out of the announcers mouth is 'it is so hot'...

Duration: 00:26:34
Is Weather Fired Up?
Jul 30, 2021

You pull out your best elk skin for a night around the fire, but alas, rain puts it out, bummer! Lucy says ugh, ogh, wag lash, which translates as 'is it time to send bob out to harvest sky fire'?

Duration: 00:23:32
What If Weather Disappeared?
Jul 23, 2021

The asteroid is coming, no avoiding it. You make your way to your predesignated cave. The door locks, the weather shifts to a constant temperature and humidity forever. How will you cope?

Duration: 00:20:58
Will Weather Spontaneously Kill You?
Jul 16, 2021

You decide to get a little morning exercise, it has been a bit warm but you are sure you can handle it. You start a light jog, you notice sweat forming quickly, then poof you are talking to your your creator!

Duration: 00:19:33
Did You Say Weather Wars?
Jul 09, 2021

You make your favorite drink, it was a long day, it was a long week, you find that comfy spot on the sofa, start flipping through options to watch - Netflix, Disney, HBOMax, AppleTV+, The Weather Channel?

Duration: 00:26:34
What If We Need Micro Forecasts?
Jul 02, 2021

Its 2030, you hop in your car, it starts taking you to work and suddenly hopes off the interstate and moments later lightning strikes right in the middle of the interstate?

Duration: 00:26:43
Plants vs Varmints - Which Is A Better Weather Forecaster?
Jun 25, 2021

Its cold day. Its been a brutal winter. But why in the world would you believe an animal crawling out of the ground to tell you when spring will arrive?

Duration: 00:21:43
Is Weather Cramping Your Spontaneity?
Jun 18, 2021

Its a beautiful summer day and you just finished a great outdoor lunch with friends. Someone suggests heading to the new hang gliding venue folks have been talking about. But wait, weren't afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast? What do you do?

Duration: 00:26:14
Does Weather Make You Stylish?
Jun 11, 2021

You woke up this morning, checked the weather, adjusted your outfit. But have you ever stopped to think about how weather actually shape the fashion industry?

Duration: 00:21:28
How Does Weather Shape Our Lifespaces?
Jun 04, 2021

Weather influences almost everything around us, but understanding the behaviors is critical for those who design the structures that surround us.

Duration: 00:23:14
Is It Time For A Weather Adventure?
May 28, 2021

Are you looking for adventures? When you do, how does weather fit in?

Duration: 00:24:29
Is Weather Therapeutic?
May 21, 2021

We have examined many ways weather is connected to our bodies, but can weather be used to treat our bodies?

Duration: 00:20:58
What Is Normal Weather?
May 14, 2021

With the announcement new climate normals, what does that really mean and how does it impact your weather decisions?

Duration: 00:21:54
Did Weather Give Us Vanillin?
May 07, 2021

Vanilla is a complex spice in more ways than one. Is weather the reason that we have spent the last couple of centuries trying to create a replacement?

Duration: 00:28:14
Does Your Robot Need A Weather Forecast?
Apr 30, 2021

We have discussed the increasing role AI and machine learning is playing in weather forecasting, but how will weather forecasts start impacting AI based decisions?

Duration: 00:29:23
When Is The Same Weather Different?
Apr 23, 2021

Why does it seem that sometimes the same number in weather speak does not properly reflect how it feels?

Duration: 00:28:37
Got A Case Of Weather Sneezes?
Apr 16, 2021

We know as seasons change allergies take hold, but can you actually be allergic to the weather itself?

Duration: 00:23:13
How's Your Weather Attitude?
Apr 09, 2021

Do you spend a lot of time complaining about the weather? Maybe it is time to change your perspective about the weather.

Duration: 00:21:58
Hoppy Weather?
Apr 02, 2021

Weather influences many phases and aspects of most products we consume, but how about beer?

Duration: 00:22:23
Which Way Does The Ship Blow?
Mar 26, 2021

Winds and ships have a long and delicate history. What happens when the balance gets out of sync and how do we best avoid those outcomes?

Duration: 00:24:33
Why Do We Ignore Weather Warnings?
Mar 19, 2021

Why do people ignore weather warnings and still put themselves in harms way?

Duration: 00:24:49
Should We Forecast Weather?
Mar 12, 2021

Given all the challenges in forecasting weather and how often people are disappointed in the forecast, should it be forecasted to begin with?

Duration: 00:21:15
Which Weather Is Trustworthy?
Mar 05, 2021

Trust and weather don't always go hand and hand, but can weather make you trust? Maybe more importantly how do you decide who to trust when it comes to weather?

Duration: 00:23:44
Does Your Weather Stink?
Feb 26, 2021

Do you find your weather has a certain smell? Is it pleasant, is it nasty? Why does this happen?

Duration: 00:21:18
What Weather Do Wookiees Want?
Feb 19, 2021

We have discussed in the past the challenges Hollywood seems to have with doing weather well, so what makes Star Wars different?

Duration: 00:23:41
When Episodes Don't Happen?
Feb 12, 2021

You may wonder, do you ever have a failed episode? Yes...now let's discuss why that is.

Duration: 00:22:40
Does Your Weather Have A Case?
Feb 05, 2021

Have you ever wondered how weather is treated under the law? Can you use weather as a defense? Can you blame your forecaster for a bad forecast?

Duration: 00:28:33
Is Your Weather Green? Or Maybe Red?
Jan 29, 2021

We have talked about how weather influences markets and even participants within. How about investing directly in weather? Or do you want to spice it up and gamble a bit?

Duration: 00:26:25
What Do You Mean No Hints?
Jan 22, 2021

There is a quiz so no clues about the episode this week.

Duration: 00:25:22
Do You Trust Your Weather Robot?
Jan 15, 2021

AI has been creeping into weather forecast for years. Do you trust a fully automated forecast or do you need the human touch?

Duration: 00:27:39
Is Your Weather Blue?
Jan 08, 2021

Are you familiar with the Blue Economy? Ever thought about how it is impacted by the weather?

Duration: 00:27:37
What Are Your Weather Wishes?
Jan 01, 2021

What are you wishing for in 2021? How about in regards to weather?

Duration: 00:23:50
Is Your Weather Pink?
Dec 25, 2020

You have probably heard about white noise but what about pink noise? Pink noise might be beneficial to you, but what role does weather play?

Duration: 00:22:53
How Powerful Are Weather Words?
Dec 18, 2020

How important are the words we choose related to weather? What emotional impacts can they have on us?

Duration: 00:26:16
Weather What We Wear?
Dec 11, 2020

Look at all the items you used today. Have you ever thought about how weather influenced the process of creating it?

Duration: 00:25:45
Is Weather Burning Your Lungs?
Dec 04, 2020

Have you ever felt like certain types of weather impact your ability to breath? How exactly does weather impact the ability to breath safely and efficiently?

Duration: 00:22:57
Are We Thankful For Weather?
Nov 27, 2020

In this season of thanks and gratitude, are we grateful for the weather around us and its role in our life?

Duration: 00:22:09
What Is Your Weather Data Worth?
Nov 20, 2020

In the world of 'big data' we have begun to analyze what our personal data is worth. Have you thought about your weather data?

Duration: 00:25:41
Is Weather A Weapon?
Nov 13, 2020

We have talked before about weather modification, but is it feasible to modify weather in a way where it becomes a weapon?

Duration: 00:25:09
Does Weather Bend or Break?
Nov 06, 2020

Exposure to air provides very visual reminders of its influence on metal, but how does weather impact this building block of the modern world?

Duration: 00:27:45
Do Honeybees Make Good Weather Forecasters?
Oct 30, 2020

Honeybees like a good sunny day for gathering and pollinating, but can we use this as a way to forecast the weather?

Duration: 00:23:29
Does Lightning Strike Twice?
Oct 23, 2020

Lightning may not strike twice but how about millions of times? Or is just twice enough to cause a curse?

Duration: 00:25:25
What's Up With The Weather?
Oct 16, 2020

How does my weather situation change as I go vertical? Have you ever thought about the challenges you can face when you escape to higher altitudes?

Duration: 00:28:13
Is Weather Making Me Sleepy?
Oct 09, 2020

Do you feel certain weather makes you sleepy or even keep you up at night? How exactly does weather impact the quality of our ZZZZZZZs?

Duration: 00:23:14
What About Tiny Weather?
Oct 02, 2020

We often think about weather events as very large scale, but like many things both its origins and impacts can be microscopic.

Duration: 00:23:09
How Sweet Is Your Weather?
Sep 25, 2020

Do you know the role weather plays in curing your sweet tooth? No matter the season, weather plays a roll in influencing the many sources of sugary treats.

Duration: 00:27:49