S2E5 The 50 Yard Intercept

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   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...

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   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...

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   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 ...

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   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 ...

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   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 ...

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   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...

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   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...

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   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...

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   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 ...

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    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):...