Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond
Learn about careers in meteorology and beyond. Join the American Meteorological Society (AMS) as they talk to experts working in weather, water, and climate sciences.
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 13, 2026
Mallory Brooke, Owner and Chief Meteorologist at Nor'easter Weather Consulting
We talk to Mallory Brooke about the intricacies of forecasting for the ski industry, the benefits of earning the Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation, and how outgrowing old dreams makes room for new ones. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copy
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Sept. 15, 2026
Ellen Mecray, Founder and Principal at Aeolus Climate Strategies
We talk to Ellen Mecray about developing long-term trust through federal service experience, her exciting transition to the private sector as a business owner, and the advantages of relationship building within all sectors of the weather, water, and climate enterprise. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback
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Aug. 18, 2026
Tim Gallaudet, former Deputy NOAA Administrator
We talk to Tim Gallaudet about the components of being a successful leader, how his love for the ocean turned into a career of Navy service and global adventure, and how his new book, Holding Fast in Heavy Seas pairs his personal leadership journey with fascinating real-world weather stories. Episode transcript Holding Fast in Heavy Seas ordering information Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resou
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July 14, 2026
Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey
We talk to Nina Oakley about the challenges and rewards of changing career paths, stepping outside your comfort zone to reach your full potential, and how precipitation contributes to landslides and post-wildfire floods and debris flows. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a fut
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June 16, 2026
Rob Marciano, Senior Meteorologist at CBS News
We talk to Rob Marciano about the challenges of field reporting during extreme weather events, the value of face-to-face communication with mentors, and how writing the book The Next Big Thing left him feeling hopeful and optimistic for the future. Book: The Next Big Thing Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feed
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May 12, 2026
Alex Tomoff, Lead Meteorologist and Commodity Manager at Mars
We talk to Alex Tomoff about climate risk in the food industry, the benefits of gaining experience through the academic, public, and private sectors, and the challenges of communicating weather impacts to leadership and stakeholders. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future