The Weather Whys Podcast

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The Weather Whys Podcast is a weather podcast for anyone, whether you’re a weather newbie or a “weather weenie.” Hosted by Ed Oswald, this podcast is a production of Cirrusly Weather. Among the topics we’ll cover are weather, climate, and sustainability. After listening to each episode, you’ll have a basic understanding of the topic and its importance. This podcast has no hype, just the facts, all within ten minutes or less.

  1. What to Expect from the New Weather Whys Podcast

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    What to Expect from the New Weather Whys Podcast

    We’re going to video! If you’d like to watch this episode, you can see it right here on YouTube. All future episodes will be posted first there! Season 3 has started! We also have a new email address: podcast@cirruslyweather.com. New episodes are coming sooner than you think (we’re about to record the first!) In this ... Read more

    3 min
  2. Weather Data Should Be Free.

    03/14/2025

    Weather Data Should Be Free.

    In this urgent episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, we discuss NWS privatization and the critical understaffing of National Weather Service offices due to recent cuts influenced by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. The episode explores the history and growth of private sector meteorology, including AccuWeather’s controversial role in monopolizing weather data, ... Read more

    5 min
  3. YouTube Meteorologists

    01/24/2025

    YouTube Meteorologists

    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald dives into the world of YouTube meteorologists. YouTube has allowed passionate weather enthusiasts to share their expertise with a broad audience. Learn about traditional meteorologists’ job challenges and how some turn to YouTube to make a name for themselves. However, it’s vital to avoid ... Read more

    4 min
  4. The Polar Vortex Returns!

    01/19/2025

    The Polar Vortex Returns!

    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald explains the intricacies and impacts of the polar vortex, a term that has become part of everyday winter vocabulary. The episode delves into the polar vortex, its functions, and the phenomena of sudden stratospheric warming events that can disrupt it. Oswald distinguishes between minor ... Read more

    4 min
  5. The Story of Project Stormfury – Our Attempt to Tame Hurricanes

    11/11/2024

    The Story of Project Stormfury – Our Attempt to Tame Hurricanes

    And we’re back for our second season! In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald delves into the fascinating history of Project Stormfury, the U.S. Government’s ambitious attempt to weaken hurricanes through cloud seeding in the 1960s and 70s. Ed explores this endeavor’s origins, experiments, and eventual downfall, shedding light on the ... Read more

    7 min
  6. Weather vs. Climate - What's the Difference?

    06/28/2024

    Weather vs. Climate - What's the Difference?

    In this episode of The Weather Whys Podcast, we explain the often misunderstood differences between weather vs climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions that change frequently, while climate represents long-term patterns over decades or centuries. Ed highlights how weather impacts daily life, how climate influences long-term planning, and global issues like climate change. To ... Read more

    5 min
  7. How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate

    06/21/2024

    How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate

    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald delves into Milankovitch cycles—changes in Earth’s orbit and rotation that drive long-term climate change. Learn about the Earth’s axial progression, obliquity, and eccentricity, and discover how these cycles impact seasonal contrasts, global warming, and historical climate events. Explore the intriguing hypothesis linking these cycles ... Read more

    6 min
  8. Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024

    06/14/2024

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024

    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, we talk about home weather stations! Host Ed Oswald from The Weather Station Experts reviews the best weather stations for 2024. The best weather stations include the budget-friendly Ambient Weather WS-1965, the durable Davis Vantage Vue, the versatile Ambient Weather WS-5000, the high-tech Tempest Weather System, and ... Read more

    5 min
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The Weather Whys Podcast is a weather podcast for anyone, whether you’re a weather newbie or a “weather weenie.” Hosted by Ed Oswald, this podcast is a production of Cirrusly Weather. Among the topics we’ll cover are weather, climate, and sustainability. After listening to each episode, you’ll have a basic understanding of the topic and its importance. This podcast has no hype, just the facts, all within ten minutes or less.

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  • Creator
    Cirrusly Weather
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023-25, The Weather Whys Company.
  • Show Website
    The Weather Whys Podcast