CNN- Violent Earth

 

I'm featured in the volcanoes episode of the new CNN 5-part series Violent Earth. starts airing tonight!

Each episode, hosted by Liev Schrieber will feature a different force of nature (tornadoes, wildfires, tsunamis, volcanoes and hurricanes).

Cottage Life TV/Smithsonian Channel - Mysteries From Above, Season 1, 2 & 3

 

I am featured heavily in the investigative series "Mysteries From Above" which investigates interesting and fascinating places on Earth that can only be fully understood with a view from above via drones, satellite imagery & aerial photography.

The Weather Channel - The Earth Unlocked

 

The Earth Unlocked explores the mystifying planet Earth whose remarkable natural wonders are forged by extreme weather, constant geologic change, and biological evolution. Each episode delves deep into the complex past and present of Earth's natural wonders, revealing secrets, truths and treasures hidden within for billions of years. The series unveils the science behind the mysteries of Mother Nature.

The Weather Channel - Prime Suspect: Earth

 

The new TV series, Prime Suspect: Earth looks at historical events and digs deeper into the surprising role the weather played in shaping the outomes.

History Channel - The Proof Is Out There

 

I appear on the History Channel show "The Proof Is Out There" regarding the footage that I shot in British Columbia of an island that looks like it is moving due to an optical illusion.

 

Here's the original footage.

We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel)

 

Streaming now on Crave TV in Canada: "We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) is a new 6-part TV series that takes a humorous & informative look at different ways that humans could possibly go extinct. The show is hosted by actor/comedian Jay Baruchel and I appear in episode 5 which is all about supervolcanoes. Jay sends me to Japan to study an undersea caldera that has the potential for a catastrophic eruption. This was filmed back in March of 2020, just as the global pandemic was ramping up.

The Science Channel - What on Earth?, Seasons 1-7

 

Season 7 airing now on The Science Channel

 

The #1 most watched program on Science Channel - This program looks at mysterious and odd satellite images of Earth, and investigates what they could possibly be. I have appeared on-camera in 6 seasons of the show, providing insight into some of the stories covered.

Science Channel - Strange Evidence

 

I appear in several seasons of the Discovery Science Channel program "Strange Evidence" which showcases unusual, rare, or odd videos from cell phones, dash-cams, and surveillance systems. These videos are analyzed by experts to break down and try to explain exactly what's going on.

Angry Planet - Streaming On Amazon Prime

 

The first three seasons of the TV series I hosted, Angry Planet, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Some of the episodes are also being broadcast on The Weather Network in Canada.

 

Watch episodes right now

BBC News

 

Interview with BBC news international about the announcement to close the "Doorway To Hell" in Turkmenistan. This interview was picked up by countless other news agencies and was quoted/mentioned on hundreds of other news sites.

CTV News

 

Live interview on CTV national News Canada about the president of Turkmenistan announcing the closing of the Darvaza flaming gas crater.

Sky News

 

Morning show live interview with Sky News UK talking about the potential closing of the "Doorway To Hell" in Turkmenistan.

The Weather Network - Know More

 

The new "Know More" series on The Weather Network, hosted by Chris St. Clair, featured interviews with me about 2 of my adventures:

- Filming avalanches in British Columbia

- A dramatic ice-shove on the shores of Lake Erie.

Science Channel - Conspiracies Decoded

 

I'm a contributor in the new Science Channel TV series Conspiracies Decoded where help to discuss and debunk some of the most interesting conspiracies and true-crime mysteries by looking at the science behind them.

BBC News Reel - The History of the "Doorway To Hell"

 

BBC News recently did a profile on the history of the Darvaza "Doorway To Hell" crater in Turkmenistan, so I'm not surprised that they reached out to me for the feature. They did a great job of going into detail about the mystery surrounding the real origin of the crater. The truth is, we don't know exactly when it formed, or the exact circumstances surrounding it's formation and subsequent ignition. Check it out

Travel Channel - Doomsday Caught On Camera

 

I show up in a new program featuring extreme weather caught on camera.

UNILAD Video Feature

 

UNILAD online mag did a feature/interview with me for their People & Culture section. I talked about many of my global expeditions, chasing extreme weather and other fearsome forces.

 

Check it out here

Beyond The Chase - The Weather Network

 

This special was a behind the scenes look at what it's like to chase storms for The Weather Network. This panel discussion, moderated by Amanda Weldon featured myself along with Mark Robinson, Jaclyn Whittal and Kyle Brittain.

The Weather Network - Captured - New Episodes

 

Several new episodes of "Captured" are now airing on The Weather Network in Canada. The program, hosted by Rachel Shoutsen showcases viral weather videos and brings experts on to analyze them and explain exactly what's going on in the video. I was one of the contributors adding commentary about the videos.

National Geographic Australia/New Zealand - Mutant Weather

 

"Mutant Weather" looks at how weather patterns are changing and threatening life on our planet. It explores how today’s wildfires, storms, floods, atmosphere, melting permafrost, extreme temperatures, and more, have dramatically transformed in the last few decades.

Stormhunters New Episodes on The Weather Network

 

New episodes of Stormhunters are airing on The Weather Network in Canada. I co-host a few of these shows, alongside meteorologists Mark Robinson and Jaclyn Whittal.

Channel 7 Australia - Sunday Night

 

I filmed a segment in Newfoundland with a team from the Channel 7 program "Sunday Night". They filmed several iceberg stories, including me climbing an iceberg to place a satellite tracking beacon on one. Watch the video.

Smithsonian Channel

 

The program I worked on last year "The Weather Files" is now broadcasting on The Smithsonian Channel. The program, which was also airing in Canada on Cottage Life TV, features people who work in extreme weather and contains interviews, real footage, as well as some dramatic recreations... It's a bit weird to see an actor playing me on TV for parts of this. Cool, but weird.

Storm-Hunters on Prime Video

 

Six episodes of the Storm-Hunters TV show that I sometimes co-host are now available on Amazon Prime Video. The program is produced by The Weather Network in Canada, but now, thanks to the streaming service, it is available in the U.S. Canada and the U.K. To watch, head over to the Prime Video site and search for the show. (Amazon Prime Subscription required).

Cottage Life TV - The Weather Files

 

The Weather Files tells the stories of people who work in extreme weather and the storms they will never forget. Plus, experts tell us the how and why behind the world’s worst weather.

The Weather Network - Stormhunters

 

Stormhunters - Height Of Ruin: This episode focuses on the recovery efforts in the wake of the massive earthquake in 2015 that killed 9000 people and crippled the nation. We travel from Kathmandu to the smaller villages in the hills to see how recovery is progressing in both urban and rural areas.

 

The episode will eventually be available online here.

The Weather Network - Captured - Season 2

 

A new season of "Captured" is airing on Sunday nights on The Weather Network in Canada. The program, hosted by Michelle Mackey showcases viral weather videos and brings experts on to analyze them and explain exactly what's going on in the video.

The Weather Network - Stormhunters, Season 3

 

I'm pleased to announce that new episodes of Stormhunters have been released. They've been airing on The Weather Network, but you can watch them online too. I make appearances in four out of the five new episodes which include: chasing hurricane Matthew in Florida, a journey to Mount Washington in New Hampshire and two episodes featuring a descent to the bottom of Marum crater on the Ambrym Island volcano in Vanuatu.

Discovery Channel - Daily Planet

 

Discovery Channel Canada's flagship daily science/tech news show, Daily Planet is featuring a story on our expedition to the Nyiragongo lava lake in eastern Congo from last year.

 

Depending on where you live, you might be able to watch the segment here. Just go to the Jan 31st episode.

Angry Planet - Angry Planet features my efforts to travel the world, documenting the most extreme forces of nature. 49 episodes, full of action-packed, worldwide adventure were made. The first 3 seasons were made for OLN in Canada, and season 4 for Pivot TV in the U.S. Episodes can still be seen in Canada on The Weather Network.

 

Filming locations for season four included: The Brazilian Amazon, Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa, Australia, Vanuatu, the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, Siberia, Laos, Newfoundland, Manitoba and Bangladesh.

 

Season 4 didn't just focus on extremes of nature, but also took a closer look at climate change and the effects of human activity on our atmosphere and environment.

Discovery Channel - Daily Planet

 

Discovery Channel Canada's flagship show Daily Planet did a 2016 year in sci-tech special episode. Included in that program was a segment on exploration. Featured in that was my 2016 expedition to go down to the bottom of Nyiragongo volcano in eastern Congo.

The Weather Network - Captured

 

Meteorologists and storm chasers are interviewed about interesting and spectacular viral videos involving the weather and other natural forces.

National Geographic & Netflix - 72 Dangerous Places To Live

 

I'm featured in on-camera interviews in the six-part series "72 Dangerous Places to Live" for National Geographic Channel. Also, my footage from around the world was used. The series can also be found on Netflix.

Burger King Commercial - The Angriest Whopper

 

I was invited by Burger King to assist them with a plan to descend down inside the Pacaya volcano in Guatemala (We believe a world's first), ignite a lantern flame from the lava inside, then hand the fire off to a group of contest winners who then took the eternal flame on a road trip through Central & South America to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Once there, I met up with them again and used the flame to symbolically light the grill for their new "Angriest Whopper".

Watch the video!

The Weather Channel - Weather Gone Viral

 

"Weather Gone Viral" showcases some of the internet's most popular and viral videos that include wild weather. The program airs on The Weather Channel in the U.S. and features some of my footage.

The Weather Channel - Strangest Weather On Earth, Seasons 1-3

 

The TV series, "Strangest Weather on Earth" is now airing on the U.S. Weather Channel. I was interviewed on-camera for all 3 seasons of the show which showcases some of the most bizarre, rare and unusual weather events ever documented.

Satellite Media Tour - New York City

 

As part of promoting Project Katrina, A Decade Of Resilience, I travelled to New York to do a series of 15 interviews for various media outlets including: WTLV Jacksonville, KTNV Las Vegas, WUHF Rochester, WRCB Chattanooga, The Valder Beebe Show Dallas, WPHL Philadelphia, WPTF Raleigh, The Point Radio National, WFTX Fort Meyers, KGUN Tucson, Get Connected with Conn Jackson National, WVON Chicago, This Week In America National, XETV San Diego, KATU Portland

Pivot TV - Project Katrina, A Decade Of Resilience

 

It was a great privilege to have been asked by Pivot TV to host their special week of programming that commemorated the 10 year anniversary of hurricane Katrina. My parts, which were filmed in New Orleans, were shown all week, introducing the various programs etc. Each show focused on the effects the hurricane had, including the economic and social impacts. We also looked ahead into what future, looking at what effect the next hurricanes might have on the Gulf Coast.

The Weather Channel - 3 Scientists Walk Into A Bar

 

Look for some of my volcano footage in the new series "3 Scientists Walk Into a Bar" on The Weather Channel.

Die Trying "Crater of Fire" - National Geographic Channel - The National Geographic show featuring the expedition that I led for them to the Darvaza flaming gas crater in Turkmenistan.

The Darvaza crater is an old natural gas drilling site that collapsed, causing a pit, leaking methane gas. It was lit on fire and has been burning for several decades. No one has ever attempted to go inside before. My mission was to gather samples from the crater floor, then have them analyzed, looking for extremophile bacteria that might be thriving in the hot, methane rich environment.

Angry Planet - My storm chasing/extreme exploration television series.

Has aired around the world on OLN, The Weather Network, The Travel Channel, Pivot TV, and numerous other networks in over 100 countries. A full listing can be found here.

4 seasons have been produced totalling 49 episodes, filmed in over 35 countries on all 7 continents.

The Weather Channel

- Tornado video - Storm Chasers vs. Farm Equipment used - May 2014

- Volcano footage featured - Sept. 2014

- LIVE, in-studio With Al Roker & Stephanie Abrams - Wake Up With Al - April 2015

ABC News - Tornado video - Storm Chasers vs. Farm Equipment used - May 2014

Unearthed - The Weather Network - Multi-part series filmed in Arctic Canada, Greenland & Antarctica. The series showcases extreme, remote environments and climate. The premiere was April 6th, 2014.

Rogers - Daytime Ottawa - Live, morning show interview. March 14, 2014

National Geographic Channel (UK) - Worst Weather Ever? - On camera interview as part of this special show on weather & climate. We filmed it in New York City, where I was during hurricane Sandy.

The Weather Channel - Weather Caught On Camera

 

Another new show for The Weather Channel. This one features an interview with me and some video clips. The new episode of Weather Caught On Camera has a segment where I talk about our tornado encounter in Kansas from May 22nd, 2008. It was my 38th birthday and we (Cloud 9 Tours) were chasing a tornado producing storm that got very, very close to our location.

SKY News, U.K. - Live Skype interview about Cyclone Phailin making landfall in India.

National Science Foundation - Science Nation

 

Some of my Hurricane Sandy footage is being used by the National Science Foundation for an online video series entitled Science Nation.

 

The NSF's Science Nation is an online magazine examining the breakthroughs and the possibilities for new discoveries about our planet, our universe and ourselves. Each week, Science Nation takes a dynamic, entertaining look at the research -- and the researchers

CBC - Lang & O'Leary Exchange

 

I was a guest on the Lang & O'Leary Exchange, chatting about my adventures and climate change. The show airs on CBC television and CBC News Channel.

Channel 4 UK - The World's Weirdest Weather

 

I appear on camera in the first episode, talking about some of the world's strangest lightning phenomena, including the Catatumbo everlasting lightning storm in Venezuela. April 30 2013

ABC - Good Morning America

Sept. 2014 - Marum volcano descent footage featured

May 2013 - Some of my tornado footage was used on Good Morning America national morning show.

CTV Ottawa

Live, morning show interview. March 14, 2014

Morning Live - In-studio on the CTV Ottawa morning show, promoting my April, 2013 talk for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

News - May 2013 - Phone interview from Tornado Alley.

The Weather Network - Earth Action Week

 

I was a part of a panel of experts on a "Virtual Town Hall" special television program that was produced as part of Earth Action Week.

HuffPost Live -

- Guest appearance talking about my descent into Marum crater on Ambrym volcano

- Interview re: weather prediction - I was a guest on the live streaming news site for the Huffington Post. The topic was weather forecasting, computer models and a little bit of chaos theory thrown into the mix.

Discovery Channel - Curiosity: Volcano Time Bomb

 

Some of my volcano footage was used in a new episode of Curiosity that showcases dangerous volcanoes around the world.

- Feature story on my volcano descent inside Marum crater, Sept. 2014

- LIVE interview via satellite with Brooke Baldwin regarding a series of rare, January tornadoes that touched down in the southern U.S. Jan 30 2013

Cake Boss - TLC

 

Some of my Hurricane Sandy footage was used in an episode of Cake Boss, on TLC.

How The Earth Made Man - History Channel

 

I am interviewed as an expert in this 2 hour special on how our bodies contain biological clues to ancient events and evolutionary processes.

Angry Planet - MAV TV

 

My adventure/travel show, Angry Planet on MAV TV

Channel 9 News Australia

Oct. 2012 - Phone interview during hurricane Sandy.

May. 2013 - Phone interview from Tornado Alley.

Today Show Australia

Oct. 2012 - Phone interview during hurricane Sandy.

May. 2013 - Phone interview from Tornado Alley.

Serial Killer Earth - History Channel 2

 

Some of my hurricane footage was used in this new weather series for History Channel 2

WJET - Erie PA

 

ABC affiliate WJET interviewed me via Skype regarding our up-close tornado encounter in Kansas on May 19th

Stormhunters on the Weather Network - 2012 Winter Season

 

3 new full length half hour episodes of the Stormhunters series on The Weather Network. I was the director of photography and appear on camera with TWN meteorologist Mark Robinson as we document winter weather in 3 parts of Canada. East Coast, West Coast and the Arctic.

TVO Kids, TV Ontario - Finding Stuff Out

 

March, 2012 - I make 2 appearances in this kid's science series: One where I get set on fire to demonstrate my volcano heat suit and another where I report back from a tornado chase.

CHCH TV, Morning Live - Hamilton, Ontario

A live, in-studio interview with Nicola Jones on their morning show.

June 2014 - In-studio interview on Square Off, re: Angus, Ontario tornado.

Alpha TV News - Greece

 

Intervied in Athens, Greece re: the TEDx Athens event.

Discovery Channel "Adrenaline Lab" with Bear Grylls

 

Here's a link to the recently released video interview I did for the Discovery Channel website. It's called the "Adrenaline Lab". Myself and other adventurers from around the world gathered in New York and we were interviewed by "Man vs. Wild" host and survivalist Bear Grylls.

 

Watch The Video

 

We had a lot of fun shooting it. Here are a couple of behind the scenes videos too:

Behind The Scenes #1 Behind The Scenes #2

Jan 13 2024 I was interviewd by Shane Hewitt for the program The Night Shift on 1010 NewsTalk Toronto and elsewhere on the I Heart Radio Network.

 

We chatted about recent volcanoe eruptions and how big eruptions can affect a wide geographical area.

 

Shane Hewitt And The Night Shift

Many thanks to BBC World Service for having me on as a gueston the What In The World podcast. We discussed the Dravaza flaming cras crater in Turkmenistan and my rxpedition that was the first to reach the bottom.

 

Watch the video on Youtube.

Big World Made Small Podcast - I was interviewed on the podcast that "explores far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to discover the people, places, and activities that adventurous travelers crave." Hosted by Jason Elkins.

My conversation with Michael Reinhart on the Whiskey and a Map Podcast is now available wherever you listen to podcasts.

 

It is also available in video form on YouTube.

I had a conversation with Dustin Planthold on his "Success Leaves Clues" podcast.

 

Listen here.

Let's Take This Outside Podcast - My appearance on the "Let's Take This Outside" podcast has just been released. It features my conversation with host Mary Anne Ivison and we chatted about spending time outdoors and many of my encounters with Mother Nature’s bad moods.

 

Listen to the podcast here.

My recent interview with the BBC World Service podcast program “Witness History” just came out.

We’re coming up on the 10 year anniversary of the Gates Of Hell expedition in Turkmenistan, and the world still seems curious about it.

 

Listen here.

March 2023 - I was a guest on the Canadian Geographic Explore podcast, hosted by David McGuffin. It’s always a treat to chat with David. This was my second time being a guest on the show.

We talked about all kinds of things... From climbing icbergs in the Atlantic, off the coast of Newfoundland, to my time spent inside the most dangerous volcano in Africa.

 

Listen to the podcast here.

Jan 2022 - NPR Radio Weekend Edition. Interview with Scott Simon talking about the announcement by the president of Turkmenistan to close the "Gateway To Hell" falming gas crater in Turkmenistan.

Dec 2021 - Atlas Obscura Podcast - I was recently interviewed for the popular Atlas Obscura podcast about my time at the Naica Crystal cave in Mexico.

Atlas Obscura is a celebration of the world's strange and wondrous places.
Listen to it here, or wherever you listen to your podcasts

Aug 2021 - El Ninos Podcast - Hosted by the guyys from the Tornado Hunters television series that used to air on CMT. Back when international travel was a lot easier, we would cross paths all the time while out chasing storms in the midwest. It was great fun to see these guys again and hang out in this format. The unedited video version of the podcast is available to watch here, and the condensed audio version will be available wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 2021 - What If? Discussed

 

I was invited to be a guest on 2 episodes of the popular web-series/podcast What If? Discussed. It is a fun show that poses some crazy off-the-wall theoretical situations, then discusses them using science.

 

The 2 episodes I appear in:

What If You Explored the Deepest Points of Earth?

And

What If a Tornado Hit an Active Volcano?

Dec 2020 - The Northern Take -

RBC's Avion Collection has launched a brand new travel-focused podcast, and I was one of the first people to be interviewed on it. The Northern Take is hosted by Jon Montgomery (Host of The Amazing Race Canada), and in each episode he talks to some of Canada's most interesting personalities. Our discussion ranged from how I started storm chasing to some of my favourite places in Canada and why every Canadian needs to visit our territories in the north.

 

It was a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy it. The Northern Take

Jan 2020 - Raw Talk Podcast -

I was invited to be guest on the Raw Talk Podcast. This latest episode is all about the health impacts of climate change.

Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast about the journeys, experiences, and perspectives of some of the most accomplished medical researchers and professionals at the University of Toronto.

April. 2018 - Writer's Voice show with Francesca Rheannon.

A conversation with Rheannon about season four of Angry Planet.

Feb. 2018 - Living Full Out radio show with Nancy Solari.

Listeners are encouraged to not only embrace change, but to look for opportunities to create it. Don't let life get you down. When your morale starts to dwindle, it's time to get motivated again, make some positive changes, and take each day as an adventure and opportunity to maximize your potential in life.

May 2014 - Inspring Adventurer Podcast - I was recently interviewed for the Inspring Adventurer podcast, which is put together by German adventure enthusiast Julian Bittel. He interviews various adventurers, each with a different speciality and finds out more about what inspires us. It was great fun.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Sept. 13. 2011 - Phone interview for "Big Picture Science", which is a one hour science show that is produced at the SETI institute's radio studio in Mountainview, California.

The entire episode, entitled "Whither the Weather can be found here.

My segment on storm chasing, can be found at this link

The show is carried on the NPR Public Radio Satellite System and is also podcast on iTunes. It was a lot of fun being interviewed by such a prestigious, scientific organization.