Topic: Weather

Jimmy Kimmel joked that CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen’s "Comics Unleashed," though it was clarified that Allen is actually purchasing the late-night time slot for his own programming. This move is expected to be more profitable for the network than traditional late-night shows. The segment also features an anecdote about Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti, known for "House of Cards" and "Fifty Shades of Grey," who is a listener of the podcast.

A discussion regarding alleged weather modification efforts in Iran suggests that microwave fields were being used to exacerbate a drought before being neutralized. The conversation shifts to the theoretical existence of earthquake machines and the geological faults present in the Middle East.

Adam Curry introduces Mimi Smith Dvorak as the guest co-host for Episode 1852, broadcasting from the Texas Hill Country. Mimi describes the current weather conditions in Washington State, noting high humidity and an incoming storm system from Hawaii. The discussion touches on the melting snow and potential flooding in the Pacific Northwest.

Mimi Smith-Dvorak and a co-host open the program by criticizing Pacific Northwest meteorologists for inaccurate "sunbreak" predictions. The discussion shifts to a recent storm in Fredericksburg, Texas, which missed the area despite dire warnings from weather personality Max Velocity.

A massive winter storm brings freezing rain and sub-zero wind chills to a large swath of the United States, including Texas and the Midwest. Residents in Fredericksburg describe being trapped by ice while discussing the phenomenon of "disaster tourism" and weather junkies who follow creators like Max Velocity. Despite widespread power outages in the region, some households remain operational due to standby generators.

Arborists clarify that "exploding trees" are actually trees cracking due to sap freezing and expanding under extreme pressure when temperatures drop below minus 20 degrees. While the sound can mimic a gunshot, the phenomenon rarely kills the tree, though it can create safety hazards. Homeowners are advised to use tree wrap on smaller trees to provide insulation against critical temperature drops.

A viral ufology lecture claims a 300-mile-long spacecraft is melting out of the Greenland ice cap, functioning as a weather machine that triggered the last ice age 50,000 years ago. The theory suggests the craft was inhabited by a race called the "Moyses," linked to the stone heads on Easter Island. The speaker alleges a B-52 bomber crashed in 1947 after entering a "dampening field" generated by the craft, which supposedly serves as the source for modern CIA technology.

During a discussion about a cold trip to Chicago, the hosts theorize that human skin pores take weeks to adjust when moving between hot and cold climates. They suggest that traveling from Austin's heat to Chicago's winter causes extreme discomfort because the "hot weather pores" have not yet transitioned to "cold weather pores."

Northern Japan has seen a record 13 deaths and over 100 injuries from bear attacks since April 2025, a spike attributed by some experts to climate-driven food abundance in the mountains. Simultaneously, a severe "Arctic Frost" weather event is predicted to break 200-year-old cold records across the United States. The contrasting reports of extreme heat and record lows are both being framed within the context of global climate shifts.

The Farmers' Almanac announced it will cease production after its 2026 edition, citing rising costs and a changing media landscape. The publication, which has provided long-range weather predictions for over two centuries, will also shutter its website and social media presence. The closure marks the end of a significant legacy in American agricultural and folk forecasting.

Fox News is launching a 24-hour weather channel, causing concern among climate researchers. The hosts see this as a brilliant business move and joke about joining the network to debunk "climate change nonsense" using cutting-edge display technology.

Bill Nye appeared on CNN to discuss recent extreme weather events, attributing them to predicted climate change patterns. He specifically referenced the Balcones Escarpment in Texas as a geographical factor in the intensity of the rainfall. The hosts dispute his expertise, suggesting the events are cyclical and documented in historical records rather than being unprecedented.

Debate intensifies over whether Trump administration staffing cuts at NOAA and the National Weather Service contributed to inadequate flood warnings in Texas. Representative Eric Swalwell and former NOAA administrators claim vacant positions hindered emergency response. Critics argue that the warnings were issued but the underlying meteorological models were simply incorrect.

A severe hailstorm in the Texas Hill Country produced golf-ball-sized hail that damaged property and outdoor furniture in Fredericksburg. Local residents monitored the storm via YouTuber Max Velocity before experiencing significant property damage. Following the event, numerous roofing contractors and insurance adjusters immediately targeted the area, utilizing localized contact lists to solicit repair business from homeowners.

A listener-developed app called "Weather Champs" has launched on the Apple App Store, allowing users to predict local forecasts. The segment also featured a "double switcheroo" donation involving a Jazzercise instructor and a career coach, highlighting the professional diversity of the audience. These contributions often include promotional codes for services ranging from resume writing to financial planning for the "No Agenda Nation."

Mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have sparked concerns about the accuracy of weather forecasts and tornado warnings. Approximately 800 probationary workers were terminated as part of the Trump administration's workforce reduction. Critics argue this compromises public safety, while proponents suggest local meteorologists can interpret raw data without federal oversight.

The hosts discuss current weather patterns in Northern Silicon Valley, specifically the arrival of an "atmospheric river." Despite reports of heavy rain, conditions are described as extremely humid and drizzling rather than a downpour. The conversation notes that while everything is soaking wet, the expected half-foot of water has not yet materialized.

The "Value for Value" funding model is explained as an alternative to traditional advertising and Patreon-style paywalls. Listeners are encouraged to use modern podcast apps like Fountain and Podverse that support the Podcast Index. A tip is provided for starting hyperlocal podcasts, specifically focusing on local weather reports to fill the gap left by corporate media cuts at the Weather Channel.

A massive winter weather system is bringing life-threatening temperatures to over 100 million people across the United States. The Texas Hill Country is experiencing temperatures as low as 25 degrees with significant wind chills, prompting local residents to prepare generators. Emergency alerts have been issued from the Plains to the Northeast as back-to-back storms deliver heavy winds and snow.

Extreme cold and 23-degree temperatures have forced the relocation of the presidential inauguration ceremony from the outdoor platform to the Capitol Rotunda. This marks the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan in 1985, significantly limiting the number of in-person guests to several hundred members of Congress and VIPs. The traditional inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue has been canceled in favor of a celebration at the Capital One Arena.