GeoTrek Podcast
1) How Residents are Mapping Flood Risks at a Hyperlocal Level with Julia Kumari of I See Change
🌊 In this episode, we dive into the intersection of community engagement and climate tech with Julia Kumari, the CEO and founder of ISeeChange. As flooding and climate risks become more unpredictable...Show More
2) The Tech Behind the Shake: Exploring USGS ShakeAlert with Robert de Groot
Robert de Groot, Operations Team Lead for USGS-managed ShakeAlert, shares insights about Earthquake Early Warning Systems. ShakeAlert is a public safety system serving 50+ million people in California...Show More
3) The GeoTrek 2025 Retrospective: 10 Moments That Defined the Year
As we close the book on 2025, Hurricane Hal takes a look back at the top 10 GeoTrek memories of 2025, ranging from an earthquake in Greece to insights from a massive drought mural in Mexico, as well a...Show More
4) Inside the Nation’s First Tsunami Evacuation Structure with Quintin Swanson
What happens when generations of tsunami stories become a blueprint for saving lives? In this episode, Quintin Swanson, Council Chairman and Education Director of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, expl...Show More
Inside the Nation’s First Tsunami Evacuation Structure with Quintin Swanson
29:01 | Dec 17th, 2025
5) Rebuilding After the Storm: How John Eckeberger and 4B DRN Mobilize Communities for Real Disaster Resilience
Executive Director John Eckeberger has lived a life shaped by Gulf Coast weather. A native Texan with more than 50 years in ministry, John brings both grit and compassion to his leadership at the 4B D...Show More
6) Inside 20 Years of Coastal Resilience with Tracie Sempier
Tracie Sempier has spent more than two decades working with disaster-prone communities along the Gulf Coast — listening, teaching, evaluating, and helping local leaders strengthen their resilience. As...Show More
7) Smarter, Safer Housing: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker George Siegal
Documentary filmmaker George Siegal, founder of Move the World Films, exposes the hidden risks in our homes and what we can do to make smarter, safer housing decisions before disaster strikes.Check ou...Show More
Smarter, Safer Housing: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker George Siegal
40:49 | Nov 4th, 2025
8) How Home Depot Prepares for Extreme Weather with Jason Arigoni: Interview at the National Tropical Weather Conference Webinar
When hurricanes or floods threaten, most of us rush to The Home Depot to stock up—but have you ever wondered how they prepare?In this special episode, recorded during one of Dr. Hurricane Hal's talks ...Show More
9) From Hollywood to High Water: Turning Flood Data into Visual Power with Dan Krueger
Television producer and digital storyteller Dan Krueger has spent his career turning complex stories into captivating visuals — from CBS and Discovery Channel to his latest work as Lead Technical Fiel...Show More
10) Making Sense of Extreme Weather: Climate Communication and Attribution with Shel Winkley
Shel Winkley, Weather and Climate Engagement Specialist, joins Hurricane Hal to discuss his career journey, his work at Climate Central, and where he helps bridge the gap between complex science and p...Show More