Joe Bastardi, chief meteorologist at the weatherbell.com joins daughter Jessie Bastardi and Jeff Byers to use discussions of weather and climate to delve into a variety of topics that affect our lives and society at large.
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Ad Astra presents a series of academic conversations with researchers on the history of astrology. It offers to a wider audience the main academic debates and works on the historical role of astrology in culture, science, and society. While it focuses primarily the historical study of astrological practices and methodologies, it also addresses other topics, such as current research, challenges, findings, astrological documents, new publications, and conferences. The Ad Astra podcast is hoste ...
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On this episode, a discussion of the Hurricane Helene and the remaining hurricane season, MJO and MTO's, Presidential politics and a little wrestling talk.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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On this episode... a baseball joke of the day, some wrestling and football talk, the control of content on Facebook and other platforms, an announcement that the podcast could be going big-time in the Big Apple, a discussion of Rhode Island and other states about the wind turbines and possible impacts on the beaches, more on tropical storms and nam…
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This episode includes a discussion of Hurricane season, the impact of weather on the American tragedies of the Kennedy assassination and 9/11, the Madden-Julian Oscillation's impact, listener question responses, some football talk, some presidential debate talk and the Windmills on the Eastern shores among other topics.…
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The joke of the day, hurricane season predictions and adjustments, overweight Americans and air conditioning and the impact of both on perceived impact of heat, impact of water vapor on temperature fluctuations, ham sandwiches and some Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State football talk all on this edition.…
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History of Astrology as an Academic Field of Study with Steven Vanden Broecke
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In episode 60 of the podcast I have the pleasure of talking with Professor Steven Vanden Broecke, a well known scholar on the history of astrology. We discuss the history of astrology as a discipline and field of study within the academia. Steven Vanden Broecke is a Full professor at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Department of History, Univer…
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Hurricane chasing, media manipulation and the real impact of climate change and the importance of critical thinking are among the points of discussion in this episode.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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In this episode, the hurriucane season and the differences between what we are seeing and expecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans is discussed. Other topics, include Rhode Island, dragonflies and of course, some politics.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers and Jessie Bastardi
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In this episode. Joe, Jessie and Jeff discuss the importance of good calves, bowling, wrestling championships, hurricane season will be coming on strong, what to look for on pressure maps, the impact of solar flares on underwater volcanic activity, abortions and politics, statistics, climate, the ACE index and the Obama influence. Fair to say it is…
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The importance of proper storm preparation, the possiblity of outdoor wrestling in Pennsylvania in November, the possible cooling of the Oceans, the impact of weather on news events, divine intervention and somebody is celebrating a 69th birthday. All of this and more is discussed in this episode.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers and Jessie Bastardi
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In this episode, the crew discusses the need for reform in rating the impact of hurricanes, Hurricane Beryl, how we actually measure climate change and even a look back at TV sitcoms. You just never know where the conversation will go.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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Jeff recaps his North Carolina vacation, Jessie updates us on her Vegas trip and Joe discusses hurricanes and global temperatures and a comparison of this year with 1933 regarding storms. The impact of different landscapes on the climate is also discussed. There is also discussion of rettlesnakes, presidential debate analysis and a Joe is lured int…
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Iberian-American reportorios: Cosmology, Knowledge & Astrology with Sergio Orozco-Echeverri
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In this episode I speak with researcher Sergio Orozco-Echeverri, Associate Professor at the Instituto de Filosofía, Universidad de Antioquia, and the principal researcher at the project: Repertorios. An alternative history of knowledge. We discuss his project on Reportorios, an early modern form of almanac in the Iberian world, and its importance i…
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In this episode, Joe explains the cause of summer thunderstorms and monsoons. There is also the joke of the day, Joe's latest dance moves, a comparison of the Trump trial to climate change are discussed. Joe also posits his theory that the warmest weather of the year occurs in the months of June, July and August. Joe gives a shout out to Jimmy Cart…
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Another wide-ranging list of topics on this episode - from the naming of storms to the Sound of Music, from refuting the Pope to nuclear energy opportunities, from dodgeball to the fallacy of using temperatures as a metric of climate change, from looking at the impact of water vapor vs. CO2 to the impact of oil reserves and Russian influence, Mr. B…
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The tornado season is winding down, the hurricane season is starting up and the crew discusses everything from D-day to the role of spirituality in our decisions, from wildfire news to the impact humans have on nature and in a bit of an upset, there is even some basketball talk. That's right, we said basketball and not wrestling. :)…
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From cats to Hitler, from a Texas vacation to the Northern Lights, from fireworks to saunas, this episode covers a lot of territory and yes, the usual wrestling talk and even a lot of weather discussion. Microclimates, the Wise Guys, solar panels, oscillations, the tornado season comeback is coming, wildfires in the West to be expected this summer …
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This week's discussion includes lots of questions from listeners and answers from Mr. Bastardi, lots of oscillations and explanations, a look at the tornado season that is wrapping up, a look at the hurricane season that is coming, and some discussion of horse racing, Clash songs and the Joke of the Day. It is a very wide-ranging program.…
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The expected weather in May, the hurricane season this year, the impact of electric vehicles, the joke of the day, the impact of CO2 emissions on the ocean, some advice for Donald Trump and some respect for the engineers working on better, smaller and more efficient designs of electric vehicles - it's another wide-ranging show.…
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This week, the discussion is on tornadoes in April, memories of meeting Denny Sciabica and Billy Joel, and how politics are impacting weather, climate and seemingly everything. Is Joe just an angry old man? You decide.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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On this episode, the discussion includes the lack of considering alternate viewpoints by political leaders on the Left, the upcoming potential for significant weather events, the importance of competition and much more.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers and Jessie Bastardi
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This week, Joe and Jeff discuss the decreasing freedoms in America, the increasing tornado activity, the tumultuous nature of April weather and the remarkable accomplishments of Carter Starocci and Hodge Trophy winner Aaron Brooks. And the joke of the day involving the hometown of the rodent nemesis of Mr. Bastardi.…
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This week's discussion touches on solar panels and some of the impact they are having on our environment, the weather for this Easter week and the record-breaking performance of the Penn State Wrestling team at the NCAA Chamionships.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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A colder and more volatile end to March is in store, more oceanic activity, the problems with "green" energy being forced on people, the ongoing challenges of freedom-lovers and some high hopes for the Penn State wrestling team ahead of the NCAA tournament are among the many points of discussion on this week's show.…
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PSU Wrestling, the State of the Union address, the impact of windmills, data from the oceans and a simple joke of the day are among the discussion points on this week's episode which is missing the American Girl because she's visiting Florida but will be back next week, we think.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers
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This week the gang looks at the likelihood of a White Easter, the ongoing political games with climate change and elections and, well, everything. And there's a couple of jokes thrown in as well as a rundown of the preseeds for Penn State wrestlers at the Big Ten tournament.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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The attacks on Trump, the volcanic Ocean stories gaining "steam," the clever joke of the day, the upcoming wintry weather (after some more nice stuff) and Russia and EV's - the crew covers a lot of territory on this episode.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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The Mark Steyn defamation trial in the suit brough by Michael Mann is a topic of discussion this week. The crew also discusses the political labeling used by the Left, the damages ordered to be paid by Donald Trump, the viability of Robert Kennedy Jr. as a candidate and even the upcoming weather forecast in February.…
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The Joke of the Week, the winter ahead and what the causes likely are, surprising survey results where Americans are hoping for governmental bans on gas-powered vechicles and appliances and looking to cede more power to government and some Penn State wrestling talk. It's another wide-ranging discussion.…
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The gang is back after a holiday break with plenty to talk about as the winter weather kicks in to high gear and we enter, yes, a political season that is likely to be filled with more wind than the hurricane season which Mr. Bastardi says will likely be a dangerous one.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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The politicization of the weather and of seeming everything is discussed on this week's show. The ongoing assault on freedom and the complicity of the general public despite skepticism is also discussed. The last show before the holiday break also gets into the presidential race in the upcoming year.…
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In this week's episode, Jeff takes over the discussion ;) as they focus on the Climate Change conference and the made up numbers from folks like Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. There's also Alex Jones talk, another look at the upcoming winter and the indefensible attire of someone working out on the Penn State campus. And you'll want to stay to the…
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Joe takes a closer look at the upcoming winter weather and calls for people on both sides of the climate change issue to present all of the information and examine it. And who should Penn State fans be rooting for (or against) in the Big Ten championship game? And what of these cross-country trips if we have electrical vehicles? It is once again a …
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Joe is going out on a limb regarding his forecast for the upcoming winter and there is discussion of Michael Mann, the impact of volcanoes and of course, a little Penn State football thrown in.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessi Bastardi
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On this episode, the trio discuss the winter predictions from weatherbell.com and delve in to the way climate change is presented and the lack of getting the full set of facts in front of the public as well as the challenges of getting people to care enough about various issues confronting society today.…
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This episode focuses on the importance of looking at all of the facts and comparing the reaction to climate change to the reaction to Covid and the need to honestly assess all of the inforamtion available. The saturation-mixing ratio and impact that has on our weather. The emphasis is on the need to have all of the data, listen to different viewpoi…
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An analysis of PSU football precedes a discussion of the upcoming winter and the moisture in the air and the heating that comes with it. They also talk about what does and doesn't get flagged in social media these days.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers and Jessie Bastardi
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Discussion includes Penn State-Ohio State football, the Jerry Sandusky case, hysteria from the Washington Post and even some thoughts on the winter and next year's hurricane season (it IS a weather-related podcast after all. This episode is consequential.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers and Jessie Bastardi
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In this episode, our trio discuss the Pope and his take on climate change and take a look at how the policies of climate change may be contributing to global violence.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessica Bastardi
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USA Today claims we aren't teaching our kids about climate change? What is really happening with the "warming" of our planet and where is it occurring? Joe Bastardi dives into it all in this episode.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers
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On this episode, the discussion centers on leadership and the approach of great coaches versus what we're seeing with the current political leadership. It's a wide-ranging conversation with a focus on the importance of taking control of your own life.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers, Jessie Bastardi
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Joe Bastardi explains what is really behind climate change and why the answers to what is really happening are from deep below our oceans.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers
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Joe Bastardi leads a discussion of the impact of creating "settled science" when it comes to climate change and the importance of looking at all of the possible factors.Por Joe Bastardi, Jeff Byers
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Meteorology and Celestial Influence in the Enlightenment
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In this episode I talk with Simon Dolet about his research on astrometeorology in the early eighteenth century. Simon is a PhD candidate at the Côte d’Azur University (Nice) and has been studying the role of astrology in the history of meteorology. His project is a continuation of his MA "L'astrologie saine de Giuseppe Toaldo. Un astro-météorologue…
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Astrologers in 15th-century Cairo with Fien de Block
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In this episode, I talk with Fien de Block about her research on astrologers and astrological practices in the fifteenth-century Sultanate of Cairo. This was the subject of her PhD thesis titled "(Re)drawing the lines: the science of the stars in the late fifteenth century Sultanate of Cairo" (2020). Fien de Block is currently a guest professor and…
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Astrology in the Ottoman court with A. Tunç Sen
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In this episode, I talk to Professor Tunç Şen, Assistant Professor at the Department of History of Columbia University. He is a historian of the Ottoman Empire interested in intellectual, cultural, and political history. Is PhD thesis “Astrology in the Service of the Empire: Knowledge, Prognostication, and Politics at the Ottoman Court, 1450s-1550s…
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Special Episode: Bosart–Uccellini Presidents' Day Storm conversation (MWR 150)
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As part of our celebration of 150 years of Monthly Weather Review, we are sharing a wonderful conversation between Lance Bosart, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York, and Louis Uccellini, recently retired director of the National Weather Service, about their semina…
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Exploring Astrology in Early Modern Spain with Tayra Lanuza Navarro
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In this episode I talk with Tayra Lanuza Navarro on her research on Early Modern Astrology in Spain. Tayra has been one of the foremost historians of astrology in Spain and has produced numerous papers on this topic. She is currently a researcher at the ERC project Early Modern Cosmology: Institutions and Metaphysics at the Ca' Foscari University o…
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Helena Avelar's 'An Astrologer at Work'
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In this episode, which is very dear to me, I invite three previous guests of the podcast to discuss Helena Avelar's work, in particular her book: "An Astrologer at Work in Late Medieval France. The Workbooks of S. Belle". Helena was the co-founder of the Astra project and co-host of this podcast. She passed way unexpectedly in March 2021 before her…
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Unveiling the Hidden – Anticipating the Future with Josefina Rodriguez Arribas & Dorian G. Greenbaum
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In this episode we talk to Josefina Rodriguez Arribas and Dorian G. Greenbaum about their new edited volume "Unveiling the Hidden – Anticipating the Future: Divinatory Practices Among Jews Between Qumran and the Modern Period" (Brill, 2021). Gathering the work of ten scholars, the book explores various Jewish practices of divination (astrology, bib…
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