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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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Lucy Yeung, a young storm chaser / reporter making waves in the weather community. Discover her insights on confidence, mentorship, storm chasing, and how she's paving her way in a male-dominated field.
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storm chasing, weather community, young meteorologist, mentorship, confidence, storm photography, tornadoes, storm summit, female storm chasers, weather reports
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Lori Grace Bailey shares her expert insights on storm photography lenses with an emphasis on focal lengths, ranking them from usable to god tier, and discusses how to choose the right gear for capturing lightning, storms, and astrophotography.
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storm photography, lenses ranking, lightning photography, astrophotography, camera gear, Sony lenses, telephoto lenses, storm chasing gear
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Join Lori Bailey and storm chaser and photographer Becca Furnish as they explore the thrill, challenges, and insights of storm chasing, photography, and life. Discover Becca's journey from storm fascination to professional photographer, her safety tips, memorable moments inlcuding driving the Tornado Intercept Vehicle into a tornado, and passion for capturing nature's power.
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storm chasing, photography, weath...
Join Lori Grace Bailey as she interviews storm chaser, pilot and actor Skip Talbot about his journey into storm chasing, his experiences with extreme weather, and the mental and physical challenges faced along the way. Discover insights into storm chasing technology, safety, and the emotional resilience required for this high-stakes pursuit. Join us as we explore the intense world of storm chasing, the emotional and physical toll i...
Join us as we explore storm chasing, safety, authenticity, and life lessons with Rob McBay, a dedicated storm chaser from Alabama. Discover insights on risk management, community, and staying true to yourself in high-stakes environments. Join us for an inspiring conversation with storm chaser Rob as he shares his journey, lessons learned, and insights into storm chasing, safety, and passing the torch to the next generation.
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In this in-depth interview, veteran storm chaser Brandon Copic shares his journey, experiences, and faith that have shaped his career in extreme weather chasing. Discover insights on perseverance, safety, and the profound impact of faith in overcoming adversity. In this heartfelt interview, Brandon Copic shares his experiences as a storm chaser, the importance of ethics in documenting damage, and the value of community, humility, a...
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storm chasing, health challenges, community building, hurricane chasing, endometriosis, resilience, online engagement, financial tips, weather enthusiasts, chasing seasons
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In this episode of the Storm Before the Calm podcast, host Lori Grace Bailey interviews storm chasers Bryce Shelton and Paige Berdomas. They discuss their whirlwind romance, the challenges of storm chasing, including health issue...
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In this episode of the Storm Before the Calm podcast, host Lori Grace Bailey speaks with Dr. Cameron Nixon, a techniques scientist focused on improving weather forecasts. They discuss Dr. Nixon's journey in meteorology, the intricacies of storm interactions like the Fujiwhara effect, and the patterns that can be observed in storm behavior. The conversation also touches on the impact of personal experiences in ...
In this episode of the Storm Before the Calm podcast, host Lori Grace Bailey interviews renowned storm photographer and meteorologist Jim Tang. They discuss Jim's journey into storm chasing, his passion for weather, and the challenges he faces in capturing stunning storm photography. Jim shares insights on the importance of community among storm chasers, the unique experience of monsoon chasing, and the purpose behind his wor...
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In this episode of the Storm Before the Calm podcast, host Lori Grace Bailey interviews storm chaser Nick Boettcher. They discuss Nick's journey into storm chasing, the importance of community, and the mental health benefits of pursuing one's passions. Nick shares his philosophy of 'DiPiDiRi'—Dream It, Plan It, Do It, Repeat It—and emphasizes the significance of celebrating others' successe...
In this engaging conversation, Lori Grace Bailey and Donna Ruthruff explore the world of storm chasing and photography, particularly focusing on the beauty and challenges of capturing lightning in the Arizona monsoon. They discuss their personal journeys, the emotional connections to storm chasing, and the importance of community and perseverance in this unique pursuit. Donna shares her experiences, including the Bighorn fire, and ...
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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lightning photography, storm chasing, Bolt Hunter, pho...
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 ...
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...
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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