{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"Chasing Storms and Stories: Ross Janssen's Meteorological Journey | Forecasting Kansas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0ca87670\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3570,"description":"\nWhat is it like to be the person everyone turns to when the sky turns dark and the sirens start to wail? This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of broadcast meteorology, storm chasing, and the unique Kansas weather community, featuring Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist at KWCH, and a few surprise guests (both human and canine).\n\nHighlights\nThe story behind Kansas’ most famous weather dog, May, and her predecessor Millie\nHow Ross Janssen’s passion for weather started in fourth grade and led to a 22-year career\nThe science (and art) of predicting tornadoes, hail, and Kansas’ wild weather\nWhat it’s really like to deliver life-saving information during severe storms\nThe evolution of storm chasing—from palm pilots to live-streaming and crowded highways\nHow meteorologists balance scientific accuracy with the psychological needs of their audience\nThe impact of streaming, social media, and YouTube on local weather coverage\nAdvice for aspiring meteorologists (and why you shouldn’t let a low math score stop you)\nPersonal stories from the hosts and guests about storm chasing, weather clubs, and growing up in Kansas\nChapters\n\n00:00 – Weather Club Origins & Storm Chasing Stories\n02:17 – Introducing Ross Janssen & May the Weather Dog\n04:53 – Ross’s Path to Meteorology and Kansas Roots\n13:14 – The Human Side of Weather Broadcasting\n21:10 – The Science of Tornadoes and Severe Weather\n34:46 – Technology, Storm Chasing, and the Changing Media Landscape\n46:06 – The Psychology of Weather Communication\n56:43 – Streaming, Social Media, and the Future of Local News\n1:10:07 – Advice for Aspiring Meteorologists\n1:18:46 – Storm Chasing Tales with Tanner\n1:27:54 – Listener Call to Action & Closing\n\nResources Mentioned\nKWCH (Ross Janssen’s station): https://www.kwch.com/\nAsk a Kansan Podcast Website: www.askakansan.com\nNational Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/\nSubmit your storm photos or questions: http://www.askakansan.com/contact\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}