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Avg. Duration 24m
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Since Jan 2025
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Welcome to HailChatter, the HailTrace podcast that helps those in the restoration industry understand weather and its impact on their work. Hosted by HailTrace's Taylor Cox, Digital Meteorologist with 5 years of experience in Plains weather, and Collin Hunt, Product Evangelist with 7 years experience in product messaging. Discover answers to questions like: Is there an off-season for hail? Are NOAA reports enough? What causes hard vs. soft hail? Tune in every other Tuesday as we break down storms, uncover opportunities, and help the restoration industry weather every season.

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S2E9 Mayfield, KY EF4 Tornado - America’s Deadliest December Storm | S2 E9 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Dec 02, 2025 12m

December tornadoes are rare, but the EF4 that struck Mayfield, Kentucky on December 10, 2021, became one of the deadliest winter tornadoes in U.S. history. It leveled neighborhoods, claimed 89 lives,…

S2E8 It's Not All About Size! Ground Breaking New Hail Study | S2 E8 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Nov 04, 2025 27m

Hail is the most expensive severe weather hazard in the U.S., racking up as much as $15 billion in losses each year—yet key parts of hail science remain under-researched. ICECHIP set out to change…

S2E7 Enderlin EF-5 Tornado! Meteorologists React To The Rare Upgrade | S2 E7 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Oct 22, 2025 44m

An EF-3 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota was upgraded to EF-5—108 days after the event. That’s rare. In this episode, meteorologists break down why the rating changed, the damage indicators that…

S2E6 Breaking Records In Hail Research! First Major Study In 40 Years | S2 E6 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Oct 07, 2025 27m

Hail is finally getting its turn in the spotlight. ICECHIP is a massive, international field project with 100+ researchers, mobile radars, drones, hail pads, impact disdrometers, and even portable…

S2E5 Devastating Downbursts Bring NEW Research and Faster Warning Times | S2 E5 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Sep 24, 2025 25m

Downbursts are powerful, straight-line winds that explode out of thunderstorms and can topple trees, power lines, and even damage roofs with 80–100 mph force.In this episode of HailChatter,…

S4E4 September Hail Storm!?!? Kansas Defies The Odds…Again | S2 E4 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Sep 12, 2025 16m

Wichita, Kansas just lived through a rare September run of severe weather — two hailstorms in a week and reports of softball-size hail in southern Kansas.In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist…

S2E3 Can You Trust A Forecast? Behind The Scenes Of Forecasting Weather | S2 E3 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Aug 29, 2025 30m

From storm chasing to forecasting hurricanes, HailTrace CEO Derik Kline joins Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt to break down how he’s forecasted the weather for 25+ years. He answers…

S2E2 Storm Chasing By Plane? The Wild Ride With Hurricane Hunters | S2 E2 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Aug 13, 2025 30m

What’s it like to fly into powerful storms—sometimes at night—with lightning flashing all around you? Dr. Dan Stechman, a Meteorological Software Engineer at HailTrace, shares what it’s really like…

S2E1 Is Your Area At Risk? 2025 Hurricane Forecast | S2 E1 | HailChatter | HailTrace

Jul 29, 2025 56m

Season 2 of HailChatter kicks off with the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast! HailTrace CEO Derik Kline joins us live to break down what areas will be most impacted in this year's hurricane…

S1E10 Caught With Our Pants Down: When Hailstorms Go Rogue

Jun 12, 2025 31m

You think a marginal risk day is boring? Nothing is going to happen? Think again! Mother Nature will throw you a curveball.  In this episode, Taylor Cox, John Choquette, and Collin Hunt dive deep…

S1E9 Not All Hail is Created Equal: The Science of Soft vs. Hard Hail

May 27, 2025 18m

What’s the difference between soft and hard hail? And does it actually impact the way you work storms?In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt break down a common…

S1E8 [15 Year Special] HailTrace’s Wildest Tornado Stories

May 14, 2025 31m

It’s HailTrace’s 15-year anniversary—and we’re celebrating with the best storm chasing stories over the years! 🚨In this special episode, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt sit down with CEO…

S1E7 Storm Chasing the Andover Tornado: Why Local Storm Reports Matter

Apr 29, 2025 19m

It’s the anniversary of the April 29th, 2022 Andover Tornado—one of the most iconic storms in recent memory.In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt take you inside…

S1E6 Storm Magnet: Why Hailstorms Love Dallas-Fort Worth

Apr 15, 2025 28m

You’ve probably heard it before—Dallas-Fort Worth is the hail capital of the world. But why?In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Product Evangelist Collin Hunt sit down with…

S1E5 2025 Hail Forecast Revealed: Is Your State In The Crosshairs?

Apr 01, 2025 59m

We just dropped the official 2025 Hail Forecast! ☄️In this episode of HailChatter, CEO Derik Kline joins Meteorologist Taylor Cox, Lead Meteorologist John Choquette, and Collin Hunt to walk through…

S1E4 March Holds Nothing Back: A Weekend That Wouldn’t Quit

Mar 18, 2025 38m

The biggest storm weekend of the year so far brought tornadoes, giant hail, and non-stop severe weather across 20+ states. In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox, HailTrace CEO…

S1E3 Inside Twisters: A Storm Chaser’s Experience on Set

Mar 04, 2025 19m

Imagine chasing storms for a living—then seeing your own storm-chasing truck on the big screen.That’s exactly what happened to HailTrace CEO & Founder Derik Kline when he became an extra in the…

S1E2 Do You Ever Get a Break? Rethinking the 'Off-Season' for Hailstorms

Feb 18, 2025 21m

You’ve probably heard it before—“I’ll take care of that in the off-season.” But in the restoration industry, does an off-season even exist?In Episode 2 of HailChatter, we dig into this question,…

Welcome to HailChatter: Where Weather Meets Restoration

Feb 18, 2025 4m Trailer

Welcome to HailChatter, the podcast where weather meets restoration, brought to you by ⁠HailTrace⁠!Your Cohosts are Taylor Cox, a meteorologist with a background in emergency management, and Collin…

S1E1 2024’s Most Unforgettable Hailstorms—And Why You’re Still Working Them

Jan 29, 2025 19m

The biggest hailstorms of 2024 weren’t just record-breaking—they shaped the restoration industry that can still be felt today. In this episode of HailChatter, we dive into the top 5 hail events that…

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