Brett Thackara & Daniel Tomaso

Weather Wagers

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Welcome to Weather Wagers! Meteorologist Brett Thackara and Meteorologist Dan Tomaso are connecting their love of the atmosphere with their love for sports and sports wagering. Weather affects everything in our lives on a daily basis and it can have a big impact on sports too. Wind, rain, and even heat can play a crucial role in the outcome of football, baseball, and other open air outdoor sporting events. Brett and Dan's mission is to use their expertise in meteorology and combine that with their knowledge of sports to help predict the outcome of games.

Author

Brett Thackara & Daniel Tomaso

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Sports

Podcast website

www.abc27.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Phillies Head Into & Host All Star Week + Big 12 Media Days & Conference Preview 08.07.2026

Brett and Dan are back together this week digesting the latest Phillies action on the field. They also provide the forecast for the last weekend of play before the All Star game festivities. Penn State football continues to have some timely headlines too. The guys then talk about the latest with the Big 12 and its Media Days.

Phillies Magical Week + Drafting Top College Football Teams 01.07.2026

Brett returns from his trip abroad, so the guys recap the magical run the Phillies have been on. While we are in the middle of a heat wave, MLB games could have some weather issues this weekend. Plus, they play a fun game drafting the top college teams that are primed to make a playoff run.

Phillies Find Big Offense, NL East Tightens + Summer Penn State Check-In 24.06.2026

Dan and Shiner are excited about the big offensive output of the Phillies over the last few days. They also check in with the forecast for this weekend that may prove to be a challenge. The guys recap the US Open and then look at the state of Penn State football as some more recruiting news arrives. Finally- a bonus Would You Rather question!

Phillies Homestand Success, US Open + Would You Rather? 17.06.2026

Brett and Dan are back this week discussing the surging Phillies who continue to play solid baseball, but is it enough for fan expectations? Plus, they look at the MLB games this weekend and the forecast. Included in the forecast is the US Open weather and latest odds. Finally the guys play a fun baseball and football themed "Would You Rather?".

Phillies & Sanchez Scoreless Streak, Brendan Sorsby Reinstated + Big Penn State Recruiting Weekend 10.06.2026

Brett returns with Dan in-person this week as the Phillies wrap-up their games in Toronto and head to Milwaukee for a tough weekend series. Plus, the big college football story revolves around the reinstatement of Brendan Sorsby of Texas Tech. What does this ruling mean? And an early summer check-in with Penn State football that just had a big recruiting weekend ahead of getting ready for the seas...

Phillies Roll Through San Diego, A.J. Brown Traded + In the Spotlight with Ray Didinger 03.06.2026

Brett is off this week, but before he left the guys taped a timely interview with Ray Didinger, who was prepared for life without AJ Brown on the Eagles roster. Ray breaks down where the Eagles stand now and explains if they are still the gold standard of the NFL. Plus, the Phillies completed a great month of May and started June with another win against the Padres. Will weather be an issue as the...

Phillies West Coast Swing, Looking Ahead to College Football 27.05.2026

Brett and Dan are back with the up and down Phillies, can they enjoy the California sunshine and collect some wins? Plus it's another damp weekend for parts of MLB schedule. And it is almost June so it is time to preview some big week 0 and week 1 games in college football!

Phillies High Hopes, Eagles Schedule Release + College Football Playoff Expansion 20.05.2026

Brett and Dan have a busy week to discuss with the Phillies rolling along and now officially above .500! Plus it is a wet Memorial Day Weekend forecast for the MLB and the guys have the latest. Turning to football the Philadelphia Eagles now have their 2026 schedule, what does that look like and how will the team fare? Finally, what is the state of college football and the playoff expansion proces...

Phillies Quest to .500, MLB Rivalry Weekend + Penn State Football Recruiting News 13.05.2026

Brett and Dan return this week with a lot of news and notes about the MLB, specifically the Phillies. Plus they look at the weather for some MLB Rivalry weekend games across the Northeast. Finally, they review where Penn State stands now in recruiting along with some 2026 scheduling news.

Phightin' Phils Playing Donnie Baseball + Brad Powers In the Spotlight 06.05.2026

Brett and Dan are back this week to turn the page on the 2026 Phillies as they seem to be playing their best baseball yet! Will this continue and did the manager change really do the trick? Plus, the guys have a loaded interview with Brad Powers who drops a lot of nuggets about the upcoming 2026 College football season.

Rob Thomson Out, NFL Draft Reaction + Penn State Blue & White 29.04.2026

Brett and Dan are here this week talking about the firing of Rob Thomson and the direction of the Philadelphia Phillies. Plus, they detail some active weather that could impact games this weekend on the MLB slate. And there is plenty of football! A review of the Eagles draft and the Penn State Nittany Lions draftees bring some fun back and forth. Finally, what did we learn from a soggy Blue &...

Plaza Azteca, NFL Draft + Blue White Weekend 23.04.2026

Brett, Dan, and Dave Shiner return after a tremendous meal and bet payoff at Plaza Azteca! Plus there is a lot happening this weekend including the NFL Draft and Blue White weekend. Brett and Dan talk about the football ins and outs of the weekend and the forecast for each event. And then there are the Phillies and their losing streak, is there hope on the other side?

Phillies Hover Around .500, Rory's Masters Win, Penn State Hot on the Recruiting Trail 16.04.2026

Brett and Dan once again go back and forth about their beloved Phillies. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy goes back to back with his Masters Win. Dan also provides an update on Penn State football's recruiting success, despite his doubting of the process earlier this month.

Phiguring Out the Phillies & The Masters! 09.04.2026

Phillies have been up and down so far this season, what is going on? Brett sees the same old, same old while Dan stands behind what they are seeing. Plus, its The Masters! Brett and Dan break down the forecast for Phillies weekend and the weather for The Masters.

Phillies Phight, March Madness Update + Audrey Snyder In The Spotlight 02.04.2026

Brett and Dan offer the latest updates on March Madness brackets and their friendly wager. Plus, one week is in the books for the MLB. How are the Phillies doing and while the lineup is slumping they are showing some fight and competitive play. Finally the guys have an exclusive interview with Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder from Inside the Lions.

MLB Opening Day, Phillies & Rangers, Plus Caleb Nixon In the Spotlight Detailing Sweet 16 & Elite 8 26.03.2026

A fun few days of sports is upon us and Brett and Dan have MLB Opening Day and Opening Weekend Covered! The Phillies take on the Rangers at home in Philadelphia, while the Orioles and Pirates open their seasons too. Plus, they give a NCAA bracket update and the standings of their friendly wager. Caleb Nixon from abc27 is this week's In the Spotlight guest with his takes on the NCAA tournament so f...

Bracketology, World Baseball Classic + Matt Gelb In the Spotlight 19.03.2026

Brett and Dan share their March Madness brackets and the wager in play! The guys also look back on the World Baseball Classic, and the big moment for Bryce Harper. To prepare for the MLB regular season this week's In the Spotlight guest is Matt Gelb who details what he has been seeing in Phillies spring training.

World Baseball Classic, Phillies Talk, & March Madness! 12.03.2026

While this is the offseason from football, meaningful baseball is already being played in the World Baseball Classic! The Weather Wagers podcast is officially following baseball from here forward into the summer! Plus, the Phillies round into form in Clearwater while setting up the future at the same time. Brett and Dan also talk about their upcoming March Madness bracket challenge!

Closer to Phillies Baseball & World Baseball Classic, Plus Jim Duquette In the Spotlight! 05.03.2026

Brett and Dan talk about the spring warm-up for the East Coast as Spring Training rolls along closer to the regular season. Plus, they discuss World Baseball Classic hot topics and a closer look at how the Phillies are doing in Clearwater. This week former MLB General Manager and Sirius XM/SNY Host Jim Duquette joins to the show to offer his expertise on the Phillies and the NL East.

Phillies Chat + Mark Wogenrich In the Spotlight 26.02.2026

Brett and Dan return with all eyes toward warmer weather and baseball! It won't be long until the guys are talking about the games that count in MLB! They also talk about the upcoming warm-up that will bring spring-like weather. Plus, the Weather Wagers "In the Spotlight" series continues with Mark Wogenrich, who covers Penn State football and shares why this team could be College Football Playoff...

Steak Dinner Pay Off, Allie Berube In the Spotlight + Weekend Snow Storm 19.02.2026

Brett and Dan settle their football season bet with a big steak dinner! Plus, the guys talk about this busy forecast and the weekend coastal storm with snow potential. They also have their first guest segment of the outdoor sports offseason with abc27 Sports Director Allie Berube!

Wrapping Up Super Bowl Sunday & Paying Off a Weather Bet 12.02.2026

Brett and Dan have a lot of fun this week by first going over their Super Bowl prop bets and game results. Also, the duo had a friendly wager regarding the cold weather last week- who got the snow in the face? Plus, a coworker spoils the team with buffalo chicken dip!! Finally a quick preview of baseball season starting!

Super Bowl Is Here + Cold Weather Bet 05.02.2026

Brett and Dan are excited and talking all about the final approach to Super Bowl weekend! Are the Seahawks the obvious pick? Plus with more cold weather this weekend Brett and Dan make fun weather wager!

Weekend Nor'Easter & Super Bowl Props 29.01.2026

Brett and Dan are back to talk about another large winter storm that becomes a Nor'Easter, fortunately no games are in the path of the potential impacts! But Brett and Dan do look ahead to Super Bowl prop bets and headlines surrounding Penn State football...

Snow Storm & NFL Championship Weekend 22.01.2026

Brett and Dan geek out about the upcoming the snow storm that will affect a good chunk of the United States- including a few fun games about snow totals! Plus, a look ahead to the conference championship games in Seattle and Denver on Sunday.

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