Building a Better Snow & Ice Business w/Phil Harwood

Debunking Weather Myths and Folklore: Red Skies at Night, Sailors Delight... Lightning never Strikes Twice... Have you heard of these before? These common sayings have been thrown around for years, but do they have any truth to them? Let us know how we're doing, or if you have any suggesti... by The Weather Lounge

40 min listen

Introducing The Weather Lounge: In our inaugural episode, Meteorologists Mike Mihalik and Brad Miller introduce themselves and talk a little bit about their own personal experiences in the field of weather! Let us know what you think of our New Podcast by emailing weatherlounge@weathe... by The Weather Lounge

27 min listen

But My Weather App Said...?: In this age of information at your finger tips, getting the forecast can be as quick as taping a screen or going on social media! Everyone has a weather app on their phone and it can be a useful tool if you need a quick forecast....but how accurate can i... by The Weather Lounge

37 min listen

Weather Impacts on the School Day w/ Former Superintendent Ed Kemp: When it comes to inclement weather, the one thing parents think about the most is whether or not their kids get their safely. It can be a tough call to issue a snow day, and in this era of remote learning, it doesn't make it easier. We were grateful to h... by The Weather Lounge

46 min listen

Weather: An Overlooked Opponent in Sports: On this episode of The Weather Lounge, Brad and Mike discuss their favorite sports and relate how the weather can play a big factor to your favorite sports teams. Let us know how we're doing, or if you have any suggestions for future show topics email us... by The Weather Lounge

35 min listen

Deicers and Snow Removal w/Former Public Works Director Tom Spring: In this episode, Brad and Mike sat down with former Public Works Director Tom Spring, to talk about how deicers work and how a Town DPW prepares for wintry weather. Tom Spring is currently retired, but has been with multiple DPWs across Northern NJ for o... by The Weather Lounge

56 min listen

Learning about the Snow Removal Business w/ Tony Monaco Landscaping: Winter is coming...and that means the snow plows and salt spreaders will be out on the roads in full force. We brought on Anthony Monaco, VP of Tony Monaco Landscaping to talk all about his company and how they manage a winter season! More information a... by The Weather Lounge

53 min listen

The Atmosphere is Like an Oreo: Winter Precipitation Types: Ever wonder why sleet forms, or why surfaces can freeze when the air temp is above 32? Precipitation types can be a challenge to forecast during the winter season, and also makes for a difficult post storm cleanup! In this episode, we dive into the preci... by The Weather Lounge

46 min listen

The WeatherWorks Story w/CEO Frank Lombardo: On this week's episode of The Weather Lounge, we have our first guest! The President and CEO of WeatherWorks, Frank Lombardo, joins us to discuss how he got into the weather business and some insights about the Snow and Ice Industry. Let us know how we'... by The Weather Lounge

58 min listen

Forensic Meteorologists Take the Stand: This is part two of our Forensic Meteorology Podcast Special. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you'll want to check that out before listening to this one! In this episode, Mike sits down with Sherilyn and Zack from the WeatherWorks Foren... by The Weather Lounge

37 min listen

2020-2021 Winter Outlook w/Chief Meteorologist Jim Sullivan: After a fairly mild winter across a good chunk of the US last year, what will this upcoming season hold? In this episode of The Weather Lounge, we have WeatherWorks Chief Meteorologist Jim Sullivan to discuss his thoughts and what we should look out for ... by The Weather Lounge

63 min listen

Our 2023 Summer and Hurricane Outlook: We've got the latest scoop on the upcoming summer season here in the United States. From droughts to heatwaves, we'll have it all. And with a developing El Nino, how will that affect this years Hurricane Season? Thanks for listening! Be sure to lea... by The Weather Lounge

43 min listen

Calling All Snow Geese....The First Look at the 2021 - 2022 Winter Season: We're back in the lounge to discuss Winter! Joining us again is WeatherWorks Chief Meteorologist Jim Sullivan, who will be discussing his thoughts on the upcoming winter season. Will it be snowy again, and where? Let us know how we're doing, or if you h... by The Weather Lounge

48 min listen

Weather Terms You Should Know: Part 1: You might have heard of sleet or freezing rain, but what about Haboobs? In this episode, we break down some of the more uncommon or misunderstood Weather Terms out there. For more information about WeatherWorks, visit us here: weatherworksinc.com Certi... by The Weather Lounge

51 min listen

Breaking Down Severe Weather: It's almost the end of the summer season, but severe weather can still strike at any time! Listen in as Brad and Mike explain the types of impacts, along with their own personal severe weather stories. Let us know what you think of our New Podcast by em... by The Weather Lounge

37 min listen

You Wore Makeup Brad?: Learn about Broadcast Meteorology: Did you know? Before Brad Miller was a Podcast Host, he was on TV? We have a special episode of The Weather Lounge this week, where we got to sit down with Brad and discuss his previous life as a TV Meteorologist. For more information about WeatherWorks... by The Weather Lounge

53 min listen

Optimize Snow Contracts and Improve Your Business w/The Snowfighters Institute: We have our friend Phil Harwood back in The Weather Lounge to talk about SNOW! We previously talked with him back in March (give that episode a listen before this one if you haven't!) and we're glad to discuss more about the Snow and Ice industry; specif... by The Weather Lounge

51 min listen

How Weather Shaped the Course of History: On this week's episode, Brad, Mike, and Mike hop into a time machine and venture back to historical events in history. From Columbus's Voyage to the tragic events of 9-11, find out how the weather has shaped our history! For more information about Weath... by The Weather Lounge

38 min listen

2021 Mid - Winter Outlook: We have a special episode! It's our Updated Winter Outlook for the new year!! A lot has changed since we last spoke with Chief Meteorologist Jim Sullivan in the Weather Lounge back in October! If you're more of a visual learner, or want to see more maps... by The Weather Lounge

40 min listen

The Nuts and Bolts of Weather Forecasting: There's a lot of science behind weather forecasts, but sometimes it involves a lot of analytical thinking. In this episode, we break down the tools meteorologists use to identify weather patterns and forecast the weather. We'll also go into the features ... by The Weather Lounge

41 min listen

Robots are Mowing Grass Now? Landscape Talk w/Strauser Nature‘s Helper‘s: We sat down with Zech Strauser from Strauser Nature's Helper's in East Stroudsburg, PA on this week's episode. Find out how weather plays a crucial role for landscapers year round! For more information about WeatherWorks, visit us here: weatherworksinc.... by The Weather Lounge

67 min listen

Reliving the 2020-2021 Winter Season: Winter might seem like a distant memory, but it's definitely still fresh in our minds! Listen as Mike talks to WeatherWorks Chief Meteorologist Jim Sullivan about what went right...and what went wrong from this past winter season! For more information a... by The Weather Lounge

43 min listen

Is that Snowstorm REALLY a Blizzard?: So, what is a Blizzard? Every time there's wind in a snowstorm, sometimes its quick to call it a blizzard, but did you know there are certain criteria that need to be met first? In this episode, Brad and Mike talk about their most memorable blizzards and... by The Weather Lounge

46 min listen

Fact vs Fiction: How Accurate is the Weather in Movies?: From Twister to Groundhog Day, Brad and Mike break down the truths to you favorite weather related movies in this episode! Let us know how we're doing, or if you have any suggestions for future show topics email us: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For... by The Weather Lounge

40 min listen

Weather Threats During the Spring Season: A new season means new weather threats. But what kinds of Spring threats might we run into over the next few months? We asked WeatherWorks Meteorologist Rob Reale to find out! For more information about WeatherWorks, visit us here: weatherworksinc.com ... by The Weather Lounge

56 min listen

A Day at The Zoo: Weather’s Effects on Animals: It gets WILD on this week's episode. We sat down with Cherlyn Vatalaro, the Director of Conservation Education at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. She gave us some interesting takes on the relationship between animals and changing weather patterns. Feel free to... by The Weather Lounge

53 min listen

The Ins and Outs of Forensic Meteorology: In older episodes, we talked a little about forensic meteorology, and even had a live mock trial with some of our meteorologists. Today, we got to talk with our own Certified Consulting Meteorologist, Thomas M. Else, who has been with WeatherWorks for ov... by The Weather Lounge

47 min listen

Think Like a Fish: The Best Fishing Weather Revealed: Calling all you fishing fans out there...this episode is for you! We brought in WeatherWorks Meteorologist and expert fisherman Joe Slezak into the Lounge this week to discuss how weather plays an important role in recreational fishing! Thanks for liste... by The Weather Lounge

48 min listen

Remembering Hurricane Sandy: 10 years later: October 29th, 2012: One of the most iconic and destructive Hurricanes makes landfall in NJ. We're talking about Hurricane Sandy. Also known as "Superstorm" Sandy, this Category 1 post tropical cyclone brought hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and... by The Weather Lounge

71 min listen

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?: The Holidays are upon us! What better way to get in the spirit, than to talk about some classic Christmas movies! We're taking a break from the weather in this episode. Come on in, stay by the fire, and join us here in the Weather Lounge! For more infor... by The Weather Lounge

45 min listen

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Building a Better Snow & Ice Business w/Phil Harwood

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