The Storm Before the Calm

The Storm Before the Calm

Thrill seeking adventurers, including storm chasers, extreme athletes, and weekend warriors, who often find themselves pushing the boundaries of life , all share a collective narrative about the surprising tranquility encountered when teetering on the edge. But many of these individuals fought the bitter battle of of profound adversities, almost losing their lives in the process. These narratives often remain untold in favor of sensationalized soundbites that only highlight the thrill of the chase rather than the long, unpaved roads they've traveled. It's time to tell the rest of the story.

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December 22, 2025 65 mins

In Episode 6, I interview Bolt Hunter developer Jeff Boyce about this exciting new tool for storm chasers and photographers.  Jeff is releasing the Bolt Hunter ( bolthunter.io ) via Kickstarter, and he shares how this passion project of his was designed and tested by storm chasers over many seasons  to help them capture more lightning photos than ever before.  

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Storm Chaser and OU Meteorology Student Conner Stines shares about his passion for weather and recaps his experience of being directly impacted by the Valley View, Texas tornado on May 25, 2024.  

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In this episode of the Storm Before the Calm podcast, host Lori Grace Bailey interviews Connor Stines, a young meteorology student and storm chaser. They discuss Connor's journey into meteorology, his experiences...

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In this conversation, Lori Grace Bailey interviews Jennifer Brindley Ubl, a professional studio portrait photographer and well-known storm chaser. They discuss Jennifer's journey into storm chasing, her passion for photography, and the challenges and burnout that can come with the pursuit. Jennifer shares her experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and giving oneself permission ...

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In this conversation, Storm Chaser, Engineer and Educator Seth Price discusses his experience with storm chasing and his involvement in a high school storm chasing program. He shares the impact of storm chasing on high school students and the challenges of coordinating trips. Seth also talks about his choice of vehicle for storm chasing and the use of ham radio in communication. He reflects on the changes in storm chasing technolog...

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In this podcast episode, Lori Grace Bailey discusses her experience with lightning capturing devices for photographers. She talks about the frustration of trying to capture lightning with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and shares her verdict on three devices: the Lightning Trigger LT4, the Lightning Bug Plus from MK Controls, and the MIOPS Lightning Trigger. She praises the Lightning Bug Plus for its reliability and su...

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n this conversation, storm chaser Hunter Fowkes shares his journey and passion for storm chasing. He discusses his early fascination with weather, particularly dust storms and monsoons in Arizona. Hunter explains how his love for storms grew and eventually led him to become a storm chaser. He also opens up about the challenges of constantly moving and maintaining friendships, and how storm chasing became a source of purpose and sta...

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