Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

We talk to Vytas Reid about changes in the broadcast meteorology industry, how to land that first job at a station, and the importance of staying humble throughout your career. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Barb Mayes Boustead about the creation of the Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index, the importance of being flexible in your career, and what Laura Ingalls Wilder teaches us about weather, climate, and protecting what we cherish. Books Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Erica Grow Cei about the broadcast meteorology industry, the benefits of joining AMS boards/committees, and never underestimating your value when considering a career transition. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Alan Sealls about his lengthy career in broadcast meteorology, the joys of teaching college students, and the world of educational weather video production. Weather Videos Books Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Emily Gracey about podcasting as a passion project, transitioning from broadcast to digital meteorology, and the value of internships. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We have released our 100th episode! To celebrate, we have created a special show that incorporates clips from some of our most popular episodes. Thank you to all our amazing listeners for your support, and our incredible guests for sharing their stories. We look forward to continuing the conversation and providing you with even more tips and advice from experts in the field. Read more about the 100th episode and the history of the podcast in our Front Page blog. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Ashley Morris and Melissa Sizemore about effectively engaging with your community, emergency management awareness month, and the importance of being well-rounded in your career. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Shawn Dahl about the complexities of space weather, solar radiation and geomagnetic storms, and the importance of global collaboration. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Bob Henson about finding your niche, his book The Rough Guide to Climate Change, and the future of journalism in the age of AI. Mentioned books by Bob Henson: The Rough Guide to Climat Change The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change Weather on the Air: A History of Broadcast Meteorology Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Meghan Klee about the importance of forecasting in risk mitigation and utility resourcing, the challenges of gender and generational barriers in the workplace, and the importance of balancing soft and technical skills. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Micki Olson about effectively communicating weather warnings to the public, the challenges of advocating for yourself as an expert in your field, and collaborating and learning from others. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Dr. Annareli Morales about the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) Program, building connections with experts in the atmospheric sciences, and the importance of local government work. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Sean Potter about the tornado that set him on a path toward meteorology, transitioning from broadcasting to working at NWS and NASA, and his book, Too Near for Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America’s First Weather Forecaster. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Ayako Ota about emergency weather reporting in Japan, the differences between weather reporting in Japan and the US, and her current writing projects. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Gabby Brown about her research on climate variability analysis and subseasonal to seasonal predictability, her role as President of the Board of Directors for the Climate Consensus, and the importance of being able to effectively communicate research both to the science community and the public. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Pam Knox about the impacts of drought on agriculture, her time as an AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist, and the importance of obtaining skills in different areas to set yourself apart from others in your career. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Justin Pullin about Project Hailstone, the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals, and the importance of networking for career development. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Cliff Jacobs about his diverse career in the private sector, working with the US Antarctic Program and cyberinfrastructure, and his broad understanding of the success of atmospheric sciences and communicating core concepts in geosciences. Mentioned videos: Video on Cliff's Career Travelers Research Center Paper Experience with the U.S. Antarctic Program Cliff's YouTube Channel Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Stephanie Herring about the diversity of opportunities in the government sector, the impacts of climate on human health, and learning how your unique skillset can benefit weather, water, and climate industries. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Brandon Katz about modeling weather phenomena, the importance of networking and work-life balance as a meteorologist, and the economic impact of climate change. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society