WeatherHype is a podcast that explores the connections and relatable impacts of weather and climate on our everyday lives. Started by Castle Williams and Minh Phan in 2016, WeatherHype highlights the human dimensions of weather and climate on a platform where people can easily tune in, walk away with new ideas, and get a fresh perspective on the world of weather and its far reaching impacts on society. After three seasons, they are eager to continue delivering unique weather and climate stories, sharing their passion for social science, and having fun along the way by opening up about their personal lives, friendship, and favorite songs and artists.
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29 Aug 2020
Episode 66: Perspectives on Hurricane Laura
Surprise! It's a new episode of WeatherHype! On this special episode of WeatherHype, we are breaking down the messaging and graphics associated with Hurricane Laura and reflect on the impact that Laura made to communities in Texas and Louisiana.
Tweets Discussed During the Episode:
Modernized Hurricane Laura Graphics: https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179 (https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179)
NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #1: https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842 (https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842)
NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #2: https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824 (https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824)
Don't Use Hurricane Laura Hashtag: https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368 (https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368)
Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison and "BenJamin Banger" by Bobby Drake: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
26 May 2020
65: Analyzing Broadcast Meteorology Language During Major Weather Events w/ Robert Prestley
We are joined by Robert Prestley (NCAR), who talks about his research analyzing broadcast meteorologists in Houston who were covering Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Using YouTube videos of the broadcasters, he used qualitative research methods to understand individual meteorologists at KHOU-TV and their use of specific words, phrases, and figurative language to talk about the impacts of Hurricane Harvey on Houstonians.
Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "1400" and by Yung Kartz: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
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