StormReel
StormReel is a podcast about the intersection of people and weather. Storm chasers Gabe Cox and Jeremy Hamann share personal stories of what it's like to hunt down a tornado or intercept a hurricane along with the highs and lows of pursuing their obsession with the sky. Guests chime in to talk about all things meteorology, storm chasing and life. So hit that follow/subscribe button and join us for a look inside the world of weather nerds.
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S3E2 Mike Bettes - Joplin, El Reno & PTSD
On this episode of the StormReel podcast, The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes joins Gabe and Jeremy to share about memorable events he has covered during his 30 years as a broadcast meteorologist. Mike discusses the shock and heartbreak of being first on the scene after the 2011 Joplin, MO EF5 tornado, the terror of his vehicle being tossed by the 2013 El Reno tornado - the largest tornado on record - and of nearly being hit by a surprise tornado while covering Hurricane Irma live in Florida in 2017. He also talks candidly about his mental health journey, the process of recovering from PTST that resulted from the traumatic events in El Reno, and the importance of recognizing the moments when we need to pause and ask for help.
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WeatherStar 4000+ | Joplin, MO Aftermath Coverage | Inside the El Reno Tornado | Tornado During Hurricane Irma's Eyewall | 2024 National Storm Chaser Summit Talk on Mental Health
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