For the love of weather

Dr Ella Gilbert is a climate scientist and presenter with a PhD in Antarctic climate change. She also happens to be a boxer!Ella initially studied meteorology simply because it suited her timetable. Fast forward in time and she is now an incredibly talented climate scientist with a tangible passion for communicating climate change as well as having a great sense of humour.She is one of a very few select people who have worked in the Antarctic. She said she decided she would get there somehow when she saw someone on a train with a bright orange bag with the words 'British Antarctic Survey' written on it.Ella also loves clouds and it goes without saying that we absolutely loved this episode with her.You can find Ella at ellagilbert.co.uk as well as on Twitter @Dr_Gilbz.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast.

In this next episode we meet Bonnie Diamond, communications meteorologist with the Irish Met service - Met Éireann.This episode was recorded 2 weeks ago before Storm Dudely, Eunice and Franklin hit the UK and IrelandBonnie was raised on a farm in Northern Ireland which unsurprisingly influenced her journey into weather.She talks about her day to day work as a communications forecaster, the role of so many media platforms as well as the importance of the traditional weather forecast on television.She was instrumental in the launch of storm naming for the UK and Ireland and we chat about climate change and the future of weather.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and most importantly we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.You can find Bonnie on Twitter @WeatherBon and @bondiamond89 on Instagram.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast.

Meet Nina. Her films have screened in festivals globally and you may have seen some of her work featured on shows such as Springwatch and Countryfile on the BBC.We fell in love with Nina’s wildlife photography and filmmaking on social media and feel so lucky to have Nina on our podcast today to chat all about how the weather impacts her work. You can find Nina's work on her website https://www.ninaconstable.co.uk.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and most importantly we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.

Meet the very talented Paul Gundersen, Chief Forecaster with the UK's Met Office. Paul's first memories are of standing in deep snow in 1981. Today he is responsible for filtering through gigabytes of weather data to make sure the UK population is prepared whatever the weather.Paul talks through some of the most difficult forecasting decisions he has made plus he tells us about the intricacies of forecasting snow in the UK, a forecasting dark art!We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and most importantly we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it and wish you all a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.

Today is a very special episode and full disclosure it is a little emotional. We meet children’s author and illustrator Chris Judge. He is also the creator of @ADaily_Cloud on Twitter and Instagram which is where we fell in love with his work. His artwork is also peppered across Dublin with illustrations that capture so much love and imagination.If you haven't come across his @ADaily_Cloud on Twitter or Instagram you need to look him up for a few moments of simple and pure joy every day. We are privileged that Chris shares with us the story of Juno his daughter and inspiration behind his cloud pictures.It is also our one year anniversary as podcast hosts and this episode is a reminder of why the weather is such a source of joy and pleasure to so many people. We are so grateful to those who have given us their time listening and to all our wonderful guests. .We hope as always you leave this episode loving the weather just a little bit more.(P.S. Apologies for Aisling's sound quality. It was a tricky day to do a recording!)

In this episode we meet Doug Reynolds aka 'Doug the Builder'. He has worked in the building trade for 40 years, building houses, warehouses and more. Currently he is building an eco house or passive houses, one of the most environmentally friendly homes. He has moved with the times and would like to see more young people come through the trade as he believes they are the future for innovation especially in a globally warming climate.We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it and most importantly we hope that you leave this episode loving the weather just that little bit more. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.

Garry from Mountain Weather Information Service talks about the challenges of forecasting for upland parts of the UK. Whether you're a novice or an experienced mountaineer you will have likely come across MWIS and the valuable forecasts it offers 365 days a year.Garry chats through the intricacies of forecasting for ten mountain regions across the UK and the benefits of being a Lakeland fellwalker himself and a meteorologist..We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it and most importantly we hope that you leave this episode loving the weather just that little bit more. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather. You can find mountain weather information service forecasts at https://mwis.org.uk

Rose Wylot just simply loves to surf and we have learned so much about what she does before she gets her wetsuit on. If you thought that surfing was a simple case of grabbing a long pointy board and hoping for the best think again! Sea fetch, sea swell, wave heights, weather and even walking comes into finding a good surf spot. Rose shares all her secrets as to what makes a great surf and why she simply loves it so much.We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it and most importantly we hope that you leave this episode loving the weather just that little bit more.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather.

What an inspiring episode. If you ever thought there was something you couldn't do you should talk to Lizzy, our willing guest and mountain leader. Aisling and Gemma were so inspired by this episode they are now going to run a marathon and climb some mountains.How can a simple walk turn into climbing a mountain and then turn into leading lots of people to climb some of the highest mountains in the world?! Lizzy has all the answers, including what the best snacks are plus some very handy hints on having a wee outdoors. We would be surprised if you were not putting on your walking shoes by the time you got ten minutes into this episode.As always thank you so much for listening to our episode, we really appreciate it and most importantly we hope you leave each episode just loving the weather that little bit more.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details:Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweather

In today's episode we slow things down and have a chat to each other about our lives as weather forecasters and answer some get to know me questions. We meander through the start of our careers through to life events, life experiences and on to some of our favourite things about the weather. We thank you as always for taking the time to listen to our podcast but most importantly we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.

When Nick was a young boy he spent hours waiting for the teletext page to change so he could read what the weather forecast was going to be. He always hoped for snow. These days when he is being a little more serious he works as a Flood Modeller and Flood Forecaster at the Environment Agency.We both laughed and smiled through this podcast and we think you will enjoy how emotive the weather is for Nick who recently returned to his home in the northwest of England where he first fell in love with the weather. His accent is pretty amazing too!Please relax with a cup of tea, listen and enjoy this inspiring episode. Nick's love of the weather really does shine through. As always we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it.If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details:Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweatherTikTok: Fortheloveofweather

This week we chat to the brilliant meteorologist Chris Bell, Forecasting Director of Weatherquest. Chris once fell asleep during a final exam because he had just returned from a 26 hour storm chasing trip and couldn't stay awake. He also made national headlines in the UK in 2020 by diving almost naked into a few feet of snow! How could you not want to chat to this weather lover more.When he is not snoozing he is an expert in many areas of weather but we asked him about thunderstorms, tornadoes and storm chasing. We also get an answer to a very important question; exactly how accurate is the movie Twister!It was a genuinely fascinating episode and we could have talked for hours about Chris' weather experience and stories. We enjoyed our chat so much we will definitely coax him back on to the podcast soon.We really hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it and most importantly we hope that you leave this episode loving the weather just that little bit more.Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast. We really do appreciate it. If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram here are our details: Instagram: FortheloveofweatherTwitter:4loveofweatherAnd if you would like to follow Chris from Weatherquest he is on Twitter @stormbell.

We feel very lucky to have have chatted to ITV's Becky Jago. Her career in media has spanned more than two decades. She says one of her most memorable moments on TV was presenting a weather segment as a bolt of lightning burst across the sky. From Newsround presenter, to radio show host and back to a variety of TV presenting, Becky has a wealth of experience communicating sometimes very difficult but also very fun information. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do and as always leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more. We have no doubt you will love Becky a little bit more too!

Abbie Dewhurst is a northern girl through and through. Born in Grimsby, she nailed her dream job at 22 presenting the weather. Abbie tells us how every day is a challenge and she never stops learning and just can't imagine a life without weather. From 200 broadcasts a day, to creating Tik Tok videos to presenting the weather on the evening news she glides seamlessly between platforms . Abbie says that all the hours are worth it, particularly when she receives positive messages from people, some even telling her how she helped them pass their GCSE's when they came across her TikTok account where she teaches the science behind the weather.We hope you love this episode as much as we do and absorb some of the positivity that Abbie naturally gives off. We as always hope you leave this episode loving the weather just that little bit more.

What is there not to love about our next guest? Meet the fabulous Chris Page. Chris is a part of the ITV Weather presenting team as well as being a technical whizz behind the scenes. Chris fell in love with the weather when he was just a small boy checking his rain gauge with dreams of being a pilot. From rain gauges to his Russian tutor at University, Chris will make you laugh but also show you his more serious side as he shares his journey into media. As always we hope you leave this episode just loving the weather that little bit more.For the love of Weather Podcast social detailsTwitter: 4loveofweather | Instagram: fortheloveofweatherChris PageTwitter: @ChrisPage90 | Instagram: ChrisPage90

In today's episode we chat to the brilliant Charlie Powell about how he made the change from meteorologist to the ITV weather presenting team. He says his most fun broadcast involved monster trucks but he also tells some tales of when broadcasts have not quite gone to plan. Charlie's love of weather and humour should brighten your day and we hope you laugh as much as we did recording it. The real question you will want answered though is 'What happened to Charlie and Gemma's weather game?'. We hope you enjoy this episode and leave us loving the weather just that little bit more.

We had the pleasure of chatting to Jessica and Nicola about outdoor swimming. They are simply inspirational and you can't help but fall in love with their joy and enthusiasm for outdoor swimming. But there is so much more to their story and we hope you enjoy this episode about how two friends decided to change the outdoor swimming world. Their story has been seen by millions of people and we feel so lucky they had some time to chat to us.

Matt has probably appeared on your television at least once over the last twenty years bringing you the national weather from the BBC Weather Studio's. What you may not know about Matt is that away from the green screen he is one of the funniest people we have ever met. His journey into weather and onto the television screen was down to his friend's Mum showing him an ad in the newspaper. Matt's love of weather is infectious and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Have you every wondered about the Antarctic? What do people do there? How do you actually get there?! John Griffiths spent a year working for the British Antarctic Survey as an expert in instrumentation and science. From 24 hours of darkness to the madness of 24 hours of light John takes us on a journey of what it was like to spend a year at the Halley Research Station. From wearing shorts in freezing temperatures to climbing ten metre poles in blizzards to fix instruments. Oh and he also drove a car across a dessert when he came home. Take a deep breath and enjoy this fantastic episode with some heart stopping moments and some truly unbelievable tales.

Prof Liz Bentley Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society joins us for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day. Her passion for weather came at an early age. She grew up in the great Yorkshire climate where large thunderstorms and snow storms were a regular feature. Liz's career spans 30 years and she talks about the change she has seen as women now often lead the way in science. Her top tip in life is to do a job that makes your heart sing and you'll never be bored. We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode with this truly exceptional person. #ChooseToChallenge @RMetS

We had such a wonderful hour speaking to wedding florist Rebecca Yussuf from Lilac and Lace Floral Design. It just so happens Rebecca is also an experienced meteorologist, something that has come in handy more than once during the many outdoor ceremonies she has catered for! Her drive and passion for the environment and her business is infectious and we have never learned so much about the challenges of growing one single flower. She says her greatest privilege is the pride and honour she feels knowing her flowers will live on forever in the beautiful images captured on so many happy days.

Gemma and Aisling take a flamboyant walk down memory lane with Owain Wyn Evans. Owain reminiscences about growing up in the Welsh Valleys where he fell in love with music, the drums and playing in working men's clubs. He has become a national weather sensation on TV and is much loved by his absolutely huge social media audience. If you haven’t seen his viral video as he drums along to the BBC theme tune after a weather forecast it is a must see. This episode is simply fabulous dahlings.

What to wear can be a constant source of unconscious decision making. If like Aisling you feel the cold even in the summer, you will understand the many micro decisions that are made about how to stay comfortable through the day. Or perhaps you overheat no matter the temperature. What shoes to wear? What boots? Will I need an umbrella? Hopefully you will enjoy this episode as Aisling and Gemma ponder the connection between the elements and clothing and memories of running a marathon.

Chris works in insurance forecasting. He explains what happens behind the scenes when a weather event causes damage to homes and business. He delves into the complexities of deciding which of the many weather models to use on any one day and discusses some of the difficulties in programming. As a parting thought he reminds Aisling how he once hoovered her clothes.

It’s been a challenging year all around the world and a time in history humanity will never forget.Aisling and Gemma normal enjoy quite a lot of giggles recording these podcasts but there is no denying this has a little bit more of a serious tone.In this episode we look at the facts of the impact of COVID-19 on weather forecasting.Sending our love and goodwill to the podcast universe. This too shall pass.This episode was recorded in November 2020.

Brian works outside. He works in the wonderful outdoors of Ireland which experiences a maritime climate that is four seasons in one day. His main job is fitting windscreens but he does a whole lot more including track days in the south of Spain plus has the best tips on cars and cold weather. Warm water with plastic bag at the ready!Also, for those of you wondering, Gemma's windscreen was in fact not heated screen!This episode was recorded in December 2020 and contains some strong language.

Meet Alexi. She is a marine forecaster. She spent time in Japan and hates shift work as much as we do. She also makes the best chicken pie and would choose tea over coffee.

Every year the UK’s obsession with the weather goes into overdrive in December.The one thing most people want to know is ‘Will it be a White Christmas?’ Gemma and Aisling explore how likely this really is!Plus shock from Gemma as Aisling reveals a Yorkshire pudding factoid.And there is also some home truths about Terry’s chocolate orange. We hope you love the weather a little bit more after this second episode of ‘for the love of weather’.Thanks for listening. Gemma and Aisling xxxx

Meet Gemma and Aisling. Find out how they became meteorologists and why Gemma loves a weather fact and why Aisling does not miss night shifts!We hope you love the weather a little bit more after this first episode of ‘for the love of weather’.Thanks for listening.

Meet Gemma and Aisling. They have worked in the UK as meteorologists for over ten years. Gemma came up with the idea that maybe others might like to listen to the non stop conversations they still have all these years later about the weather.Over the years they have forecast for festivals, farming, road, rail, energy, media, aviation and even the humble ice cream demand forecast and so much more. They have gone through job changes, life changes and delved in and out of many hobbies and somehow the weather still weaves in and out of their lives. So this podcast is for anyone who would like to join our weather conversations and wherever the jet stream may take us!. We hope you join us for our bi weekly chat and leave each episode loving the weather just that little bit more.