StormReel

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 remember to keep looking up!

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 also shares the story behind the most iconic and intense storm surge video ever captured after he placed a remote camera in the path of Hurricane Ian in 2022. Unbeknownst to Max at the time, his camera had filmed an epic story of survival as a couple and their dogs were swept away by storm surge while still inside their home. It's an episode you don't want to miss! 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Hurricane Melissa Documentary | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge Documentary Follow Max Olson: X | YouTube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann Support the show

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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Weather Balloon Collision | Storm Chasing in Argentina | Rainbows Halos and Glories | Madill, OK Tornado | Swimming In Bioluminescent Algae | Pecos Hank's New Book Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

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 Or give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Enderlin, ND EF5 Damage Survey | Enderlin, ND Ring Camera | Aaron Jayjack's ND Outbreak Video | Scarth, Manitoba Tornado | Insane Wellfleet, NE Tornado Follow Aaron Jayjack: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

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, about 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 community for both Phil and those who were fortunate enough to be a part of the podcast. 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Follow Storm Front Freaks Network: Youtube | X StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

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 Edgar pushes the boundaries of his tornado encounters as a professional storm chaser to bring viewers up close and personal to one of Mother Nature's rarest displays. Edgar also openly discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with a wild career and knowing when to step away to rest and heal. 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Greenfield, IA Multivortex Tornado Follow Edgar O'Neal: X | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann Support the show

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 partners found themselves in the crosshairs of a monstrous 2.6 mile wide tornado. Gabe talks about the highs and lows of chasing weather phenomenon that can be beautiful and mesmerizing but also cause mass destruction and heartache. 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 World's Longest Lightning Strike | Gabe's Blog: Tornado Intensity | Hallam, NE 2.5 Mile Wide Tornado | El Reno, OK 2.6 Mile Wide Tornado | Storm Chasing Content Protection | Storm Chasing Education Follow Gabe Garfield: X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann Support the show

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 to the front row of severe weather events. 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Insane Florida Tornado Video StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

The family that chases together, stays together. Or at least 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 received word of the tornado and decided to get a (safe) view with his daughter and dog. What started as a normal afternoon, turned into an eventful family-wide tornado encounter for the Hamanns and one of our favorite stories to tell. Join us for a fun and memorable episode of StormReel! 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.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 Aaron Rigsby's Morton, TX Tornado Video | Joey Krastel's Morton, TX Tornado Video Jeremy's Fiddle Leaf Fig Kory Poggenpohl's Landspout Chase Video | CO Resident's Amazing Close Up | Landspout Close Range Video | Incredible Facts about the Landspout | NWS Damage Survey of the Weld County Tornado West Fork CO Wildfire Air Tanker Video Girls Who Chase Resource Page StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

Ways to support the show: Subscribe for early access to new episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1593001/subscribe Give a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WLZAP67966B98 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 the moments that have shaped, not only his career, but his life and have taught him valuable lessons in working through difficult moments and recognizing opportunities that present themselves. Join us for another compelling episode of StormReel! Canadian Tornado | Hurricane Ian Storm Surge | Rolling Fork, MS EF4 | Hurricane Helene Documentary Aaron Rigsby's YouTube | Aaron Rigsby's Instagram | Aaron Rigsby on X | Aaron Rigsby's Facebook StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann Support the show

Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. 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 they love, by identifying and breaking down their stories of limitation. Jen Walton's Website | Jen Walton on X | Girls Who Chase Website | Girls Who Chase Instagram StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

Support the show: Click here to subscribe and receive early access to new episodes or give a one time donation here. 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 a child, he witnessed the historic Springfield, MA EF3 tornado firsthand as it moved into town. Woman's Accidental Tornado Intercept | Find Your Tornado Shelter | JuneFirst YouTube Channel | JuneFirst on X StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram StormReel is hosted by storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann

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 2017. He also talks candidly about his mental health journey, the process of recovering from PTST that resulted from the traumatic events in El Reno, and the importance of recognizing the moments when we need to pause and ask for help. 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. WeatherStar 4000+ | Joplin, MO Aftermath Coverage | Inside the El Reno Tornado | Tornado During Hurricane Irma's Eyewall | 2024 National Storm Chaser Summit Talk on Mental Health StormReel: stormreel.com | YouTube | X | Instagram | TikTok | Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram

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. Akron, CO Tornado Short Documentary StormReel: stormreel.com | X | Instagram | TikTok Music: Metamerism - Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram

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 some new ideas we have brewing (like a well-sculpted supercell) as well. So be sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and come along for the next chapter in this stormy journey! Music: Metamerism- Auragraph Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram Send us a text Support the show

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 moment for the team as Jeff and Gabe were able to, for the first time, live stream a close range intercept on the local news, giving residents real-time visuals of the rare, large tornado that remained on the ground for over 35 miles. Just two weeks later, Jeff was again able to live stream a tornado in progress as he watched the Salado tornado develop and grow into a monster high-end EF3. 4K Granger tornado: https://youtu.be/hguqWlHwMng Aaron Jayjack 360 video: https://youtu.be/oXlrxL1MBD8 KXAN Round Rock Coverage: https://youtu.be/Fsllm2aEMiY Photojournalist Jordan Vonderhaar: https://bit.ly/36TVuzK KXAN Salado Coverage: https://youtu.be/z7q2P4lYsqY Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

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 High Risk days issued by the Storm Prediction Center. But 2021 feels like an extension of 2020, so there's that. Gabe's Hurricane Zeta Splashdown GIF Jeremy's Podcast Recording Setup Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

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. Selden, KS Tornado (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/qkpcCaRX_fI Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

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 the works, and how new technology will be taken into consideration during the next generation rating system. Tim Marshall Facebook | Twitter Sulphur, OK pod deployment (video by Scott Peake): https://youtu.be/NFJsx2c6C-8 Tornado Video Classics III - Eldorado, KS Outbreak: https://youtu.be/2CRqvanNHnY?t=6068 Special thanks to Scott Peake @ScottPeakeWX for the use of his chase audio in this episode. And for our promo image of Tim Marshall deploying a pod in front of the Sulphur, OK wedge tornado. Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

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 truly became clear when they drove into the worst part of the damage path. We'll also hear from special guest Matt Greene, a resident of Panama City Beach. Matt details the events from the vantage point of a local and how, through the chaos and heartbreak of the aftermath, he saw his community set aside differences to rally together. Extreme 4K Footage of Hurricane Michael: https://youtu.be/wSXvcveNSTQ Category 5 Hurricane Michael (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/y4N83C-aHxI Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X