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Episode Description - In this episode, I checking in with some of the past RoboZone guests and catch their reactions to the 2021 Game Changers Season Kickoff. They provide some suggestions for teams that are out there and may not have access to their locations to build a robot. Also what Rookie teams can do this year to have a successful Rookie season and build for the following season once things...

Episode Description - In this episode, I help educate and inspire the members of Team 27 - Team Rush on their journey to start a podcast of their own! The is a Kettering GO PRO Corner update that you will not want to miss and make sure to register your team for their season awards and games at www.kettering.edu/first Interviewees: Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Team 27 - Team Rush Students!

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with John and Kimberly from Kettering University about the great event opportunities that FRC teams can be part of starting in January of 2021! You don't want to miss this episode and all of the details that are provided. If you want more information please visit www.kettering.edu/first Interviewees: John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center K...

Episode Description - In this episode, some of our favorite guests join the podcast for a round table discussion on potential changes for the Replay of Infinite Recharge! They discuss potential impacts of COVID-19 on the season and how teams can prepare now for the upcoming season. Interviewees: Corey Walters - Team 2767 Jon Uren - Team 1684 Scott Stapp - Team 5084

In this episode, we have an all LCRA panel to discuss the Chairman's Award and how you can set up your team for success. With the COVID-19 Epidemic still upon us at the time of this recording we focus on robotics as a way to take our attention away from COVID-19 and focus on the highest honor in FIRST! Interviewees: Morgan Carstensen - Team 4776 Camryn Ihrke - Team 3536 Makalia and David Leclerc-...

Episode Description - In this episode, with Week 2 of the Infinite Recharge Season in the books the panel discusses the lessons they have learned from competing in the first 2 weeks of the season. Park, from Team 5460, tells us how StrikeZone is getting prepared for Week 4 and what they have learned by watching the teams in Weeks 1 and 2. The COVID-19, also known and the Corona Virus, is discussed...

RoboZone Episode #118 - Infinite Recharge Lessons Learned from Week 1 In this episode, I speak with Kyle, Cory, Clinton and Brandi about their experiences from Week 1 of the Infinite Recharge Competitive Season. Team Rush and the EngiNERDS formed a formidable alliance which won Blue Banners from Kettering 1 and provide their input on strategies that were used to accomplish their Win! We also discu...

In this episode I speak with Ruth Toomey from Andrmark. Not only does Ruth work for AndyMark, she also mentors two FRC teams, is a TV host, FIRST Volunteer and food expert. Ruth provides how things are running at AndyMark and their efforts to get the last minute needs for teams competing now that the Infinite Recharge competitive season is starting. She also provides some details on the Adopt-A-En...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with the Don Ridge from Team 1506 Metal Muscle out of Kettering University and Scott Stapp from Team 5084 Team FridgeBot out of Corunna Michigan. Don, Scott and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, where they are in their builds for this season and how the "No Bag Rule" can impact a team thus far in the build season leading up to Week 1 of Infini...

Description: In this episode I speak with Jack Rumple whom actively participates as a mentor for 2 FTC Teams and 3 FRC Teams this season. We start the podcast episode by remembering the unselfish act of Kendrick Castillo as all of the teams will pay respect to him throughout the season. Next I speak with Jack on the FTC teams that are headed to the Colorado FTC State Championships. Finally we cove...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with an all student panel on the Infinite Recharge game! The provide their view points on the game, the aspects from hanging, shooting to ball pickup. They also provide some feedback and suggestions that Rookie Teams can use going forward within the game. Jack Rumple from Team Spectrum won our AndyMark Redline motor giveaway from last week but you ha...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with the infamous Danny Diaz from FIRST Headquarters. Danny and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, New Field Hardware in 2021 and Heat Maps! This is a jam packed episode of the podcast and not one you will want to miss. Scott Stap won our t-shirt giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week! I...

RoboZone Podcast Episode #112 – Infinite Recharge with Nick from AndyMark! Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Nick from AndyMark. Nick and I review the Infinite Recharge game from Kickoff and Nick offers his thoughts on the game thus far and how he will be planning his team for the upcoming season. Nick also provides some suggestions on products you can purchase from AndyMark and...

In this episode, I speak to and catch the first reactions to the infinite Recharge game announcement at Kickoff 2020! Jon, Cory, Nathan and myself speak to the challenges that the game presents, possible strategies team may use and also what a Rookie Team can do within this game to help their alliance win matches and possibly a Blue Banner. This is the first episode for the 2020 season and if you...

In this episode, I speak with the legendary Andy Baker from AndyMark. He provides some great updates on how AndyMark is getting ready for the Ultimate Recharge season which is less then 2 week away! He provides some information on new products offered for the upcoming season and even teases us with some not yet announced products! We look back on the losses within the community and give thanks for...

In this episode, we revisit the episode covering the SWERVE. Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that...

Episode Description - In this episode, I speak with Jerry Budd about the FIRST Choice program that goes live for the Ultimate Recharge season on Friday, November 22nd at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Jerry provides us with a history of the FIRST Choice program and his involvement, experiences, and agony of getting everything ready for this year's edition of the event. Jerry provides some examples...

Episode Description - In this episode, Jon and Scott provide their first impressions on the release of the new Falson 500 Brushless motor and how they are going to test these as soon as they have them in their hands. The group also talks about new additions to the ongoing list of releases for products that FRC teams can use now and in the coming season. If your team purchases any new products we w...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Liz Smith, an Application Engineer from AndyMark. Liz tells us about her vast FIRST experiences from growing up through the FIRST program to working with AndyMark as an Applications Engineer. Liz tells us about her experiences with writing documentation for instruction manuals, team branding, performing the duties as an FTA, and Drive Coach. It...

Episode Description - In this episode, I first have a one on one discussion with Danny from AndyMark. Danny knows more about the FTC SkyStone game at this point then anyone with his involvement in the design of the field elements that AndyMark knows sells to the general public. Danny provides his interpretation of the game and also tells us what it is like to work for the world-famous AndyMark com...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Chris Sommer from the Loose Screws. Chris provides us with his outlook on SkyStone. Chris and I discuss the game further and he informs us on how his team is approaching the game and what their plans are to overcome the limitations such as spacing on the field of play. Interviewee - Chris Sommers – The Loose Screws

Episode Description - In this episode, Jen an experienced FTC Mentor stops by right after the Sky Stone game reveal and provides her opinion on the game thus far. She provides some valuable strategy tips for approaching this game and also provides some valuable project management tips that any team, no matter the level, could use to position themselves in a better approach to any game. Interview -...

Episode Description - In this episode, Don Bossi, the President of FIRST stops by for his farewell interview on the RoboZone Podcast. Don will soon be leaving the FIRST Leadership group and he provides some insights on his tenure with FIRST. This was a very special interview in my opinion and hope you enjoy Don's thoughts on FIRST and what he will miss. Interviewees: Don Bossi - President, FIRST I...

In this episode, the infamous Daniel "Danny" Diaz stops by for an interview. Danny leads the Deep Space Game Development team and provides some insights on how the games each year is designed integrated on and implemented. He provides a great deal of information on the inner working of FIRST from his experiences as a FIRST Inspires employee. This is NOT an episode you will want to miss. Video Link...

In this episode, Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that teams across the country are discussing. It...