Guests: Dr. Ellen Prager & Dave Jones

Ever heard someone say sharks are growing legs, or that peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps? Yeah… same here. The ocean and atmosphere are full of wonder but also full of wild claims that just won’t go away. That’s where today’s guests come in. Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones teamed up to write Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change—a book that tackles your strangest, silliest, and most surprising weather and ocean questions with real science and a healthy dose of humor. From ancient sea creatures to climate change misconceptions, nothing’s off the table. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re setting the record straight, laughing a little, and reminding ourselves why curiosity is one of the best tools we have in the fight against misinformation.

Chapters

1. 00:00 Introduction to Ocean Wonders and Misinformation
2. 05:58 Curiosity and the Science Behind Questions
3. 12:00 Exploring Myths: Mermaids and Megalodons
4. 17:44 Misinformation in the Age of Social Media
5. 23:55 Balancing Humor and Scientific Accuracy
6. 24:50 Flying High: The Science of Turbulence
7. 26:37 Meeting Audiences Where They Are
8. 28:57 Climate Change: Show Me the Data
9. 35:49 Curiosity and Communication in Science
10. 40:32 Integrating Science into Entertainment

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Guest: Dr. Jon Nese

When we think of the Battle of Gettysburg, we picture tactics, terrain, and turning points but what about the temperature? The clouds? The crushing heat, the unexpected storms, the impassable rivers? In their book The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign, meteorologist Dr. Jon Nese and historian Jeffrey Harding uncover a side of the Civil War that’s often overlooked: the weather. Using firsthand accounts and reconstructed data, they reveal how atmospheric conditions shaped everything from troop movements to morale, and may have influenced the outcome of one of the most pivotal campaigns in American history. Today on Weather Geeks, we go beyond the battlefield to explore how weather wasn’t just a backdrop to Gettysburg—it was an active player. Let’s take a step back in time… and check the forecast.

Chapters

1. 00:00 The Weather's Role in Gettysburg
2. 18:34 Uniforms and Soldier Experiences
3. 21:08 The Impact of Weather Forecasts on Strategy
4. 23:22 Historical Weather Analysis and Its Importance

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Guest: Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead

When we talk about climate change, the conversation is often full of data, models, and projections, but sometimes, the most powerful insights come from stories. Long before satellites and Doppler radar, Laura Ingalls Wilder was documenting the weather in her own way: through her vivid accounts of prairie blizzards, scorching droughts, and the struggle to survive it all. In a brand new book connecting Wilder’s writings to the realities of climate change, author Dr. Barb Boustead shows us that the past doesn’t just inform the present—it can shape how we care for the future. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re talking about the intersection of literature, climate memory, and what we choose to protect when nature pushes back.

Chapters

1. 00:00 The Power of Stories in Climate Change
2. 11:58 Resilience in the Face of Unpredictable Weather
3. 23:34 Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Experiences
4. 35:19 Connecting Literature and Climate Preparedness

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