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StormReel

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StormReel is a podcast about the intersection of people and weather. Storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann share personal stories of what it's like to hunt down a tornado or intercept a hurricane along with the highs and lows of pursuing their obsession with the sky. Guests chime in to talk about

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 53 min
Latest: 19 Jan 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

19 Jan 2026 · 34 min

S3E14 - The StormReel Podcast Finale

After 3 seasons filled with amazing conversations about all things weather and life, Gabe and Jeremy have decided to turn the page to a new chapter of creative endeavors outside the world of weather. This bittersweet final episode is a dedication to the podcast, the listeners, and what lies next for both Gabe and Jeremy. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the years. We love and appreciate all of you more than you know. Stay safe out there, love your neighbors well and remembe...

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S3 · E13 · 3 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
S3E13 Surviving Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
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 al...
S3 · E12 · 18 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
S3E12 Storm Chasing à la Pecos Hank
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.c...
S3 · E11 · 4 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
S3E11 Tornado Alley Is For Lovers
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 ...
S3 · E10 · 21 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
S3E10 This One's For The Freaks
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 commun...
S3 · E9 · 7 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
S3E9 From Chasee to Chaser
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 Ed...
S3 · E8 · 23 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S3E8 Intercepting The World's Largest Tornadoes
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 par...
S3 · E7 · 9 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
S3E7 Journey To The Weather Channel
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 ...
S3 · E6 · 26 Aug 2025 · 58 min
S3E6 The 10,000 Foot Tall Tornado
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 r...
S3 · E5 · 12 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
S3E5 Storm Chaser of the Year
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...
S3 · E4 · 29 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
S3E4 Girls Who Chase
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 t...
S3 · E3 · 15 Jul 2025 · 52 min
S3E3 The Storm Detective
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 ...
S3 · E2 · 1 Jul 2025 · 52 min
S3E2 Joplin, El Reno & PTSD
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...
S3 · E1 · 17 Jun 2025 · 39 min
S3E1 Tornado In Our Faces
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 a...
S3 · 3 Jun 2025 · 2 min
A New Season / A New Name
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 ...
S2 · E8 · 26 Apr 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
S2E7 Central Texas Mayhem
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. The long-track Round Rock - Granger tornado was a pivotal ...
S2 · E7 · 7 Dec 2021 · 55 min
S2E6 Bloopers and Busts
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. Editor's Note: In this episode we mentioned that there were no High Risk days this year. In fact, there were two: March 17, 25. We were thinking of 2020 where there were no ...
S2 · E5 · 9 Nov 2021 · 53 min
S2E5 The 50 Yard Intercept
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. Subscribe to the show! Receive early access to every new ...
S2 · E4 · 26 Oct 2021 · 52 min
S2E4 The Legendary Storm Chaser
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...
S2 · E3 · 12 Oct 2021 · 1 hr
S2E3 The Unexpected Category 5 Hurricane
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...
S2 · E2 · 28 Sep 2021 · 58 min
S2E2 There's Always Something Beautiful
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. Jessica is also an NFT a...
S2 · E1 · 14 Sep 2021 · 48 min
S2E1 The Omen
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 ...
S1 · E16 · 13 Jul 2021 · 39 min
S1E16 2021 Tornado Season Review
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):...
S1 · E15 · 29 Jun 2021 · 48 min
S1E15 Hurricane Hunters
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...
S1 · E14 · 15 Jun 2021 · 45 min
S1E14 Trapped By Hurricane Delta
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. Subsc...
S1 · E13 · 1 Jun 2021 · 45 min
S1E13 Doppler On Wheels
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. In this episode, Dr. Kosiba shares war stories from the field where she and her team battled the elements to collected valuable data while storm chasing, and discusses the t...
S1 · E12 · 18 May 2021 · 40 min
S1E12 Communicating The Weather
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. In this episode Kathryn discuss...
S1 · E11 · 4 May 2021 · 35 min
S1E11 The Jarrell, TX F5
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, ...
S1 · E10 · 20 Apr 2021 · 40 min
S1E10 The Other Side - Canton, TX Outbreak (Part II)
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. In this episode, Jeff discusses how a previous traumatic event influenced his response to the afterma...
S1 · E9 · 6 Apr 2021 · 48 min
S1E9 The Goodbye Video - Canton, TX Outbreak (Part I)
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. In this episode, the team...

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Publisher: Weather | Storm Chasing | Tornado | Hurricane
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 53 min
Latest episode: 19 Jan 2026
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