STATE CHAMPS! RoboZone

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with FTC Students Peter and Nathan who are working diligently to plan their teams approach to meet the requirements of the FTC Rover Ruckus game. They provide some infomation on each of their teams, the histories of each team and how the teams are approaching the Rover Ruckus game. In addition, we have the very first giveaway in the podcast history....

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Bob Nichols, the Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center, and talk about the upcoming Kettering Kickoff event held on the 15th of September. Next we have a panel discussion about the Autonomous portion of the newly announced FTC Game Rover Ruckus. Interview - Bob Nichols - Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center at Kettering Univeristy -...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Danny who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is FIRST Alumni! Danny provides some background on how AndyMark prepares for FTC seasons each year. In addition, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is. With Rover Ruckus's announcement as to gameplay around the corner, Danny pr...

In this episode, we flashback to a previous episode we recording in 2017 that covered marketing your team to a mass audience. Bernie Solo was interviewed to cover this subject and it is one of the most popular episodes we have done so while we are making changes to the podcast and gearing up for the FTC season we wanted to bring back a goodie and blow off the dust to help you market your teams! In...

RoboZone Podcast Episode #070 - Recruting, Fundraising and School is Back! Episode Description - In this episode, Andrew and Scott stop by to talk about what FRC teams should be doing right now to enhance their upcoming season. With School starting just around the corner these experienced mentors give us some pointers on recruitment, fundraising and other things you can do know to help get your te...

In this episode, Ken stops by to talk about the upcoming WMRI event in the Fall. Ken helps educate us on the lessons learned from volunteering as an inspector. We get some history on the teams that Ken has mentored in the past and present. He provides his view of the Power Up game and what he is looking forward to from Deep Space. Interview - Ken Platteschorre - Team 107 - http://www.hollandchaos....

In this episode, Bernadette and Michael stop by to talk about the RoboCon 2018 event and how the competition went. We get to hear the history and experience from the Byting Bulldogs point of view for the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Mike tells us the teams the Byting Bulldogs won the event within their Alliance! Round-table Discussion - Michael Savage - Team 3539 -...

Episode Description - In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Josh and I discuss the 2018 IRI Competition and what it took for their teams to win the event. They tell us their experiences form the event, some history on each of their teams and the experiences that Power Up has left on them. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Finally Andrew and Chr...

Episode Description - In this episode, Christopher and Lynn from the Bay Bot Bash, stop by to tell us all about the off season event they are organizing and provide a little bit of a historical background. They provide us so feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for Summer activities to ke...

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Collin Fultz. He tells us about the planning of the IRI event, it's history, and why the event has grown to what it is today! In addition, Collin tells what it was like designing the Kit of Parts for past FRC Seasons. Don't miss out on this great episode! Round-table Discussion - Collin Fultz - IRI Planning Lead IRI 2018 Website: http://indianar...

In this episode, Jacob, Victoria, Scott and I discuss the 2nd Annual Robo-Day at Ferris State University. They tell us what they have planned for this year. We get their feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for summer activities to keep the minds of team members fresh and also start to ex...

In this episode, Jon, Tony and Bernadette from Robo-Con stop by and tell us what the event has planned for this year. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. We get to listen to Tony's unique look at the Moon Landing almost 50 years ago and the impact it still has on his view of robotics today. This is an episode you do not want to miss! It is...

Episode Description - In this episode, Andrews Spiece stops by to have a conversation about the Power Up experience, Deep Space, whether FRC Robotics is a Sport and finally the Menors Camp coming this weekend at Kettering University. This discussion started in one dricetion and spiderwebbed from there. It was a great disucussion and we hope you enjoy it. If you have a subject you would like discus...

Episode Description - In this episode, we continue to interview outgoing and graduating seniors from this past season. They provide advice for incoming Freshmen as to how to handle their first year of FRC robotics. We get to know each of these leaders as they tell us how their teams did this past season, their experiences in FIRST and what they are going to do in the Fall. RoundTable Discussion -...

Episode Description - In this episode, we catch up and interview the 4th alliance team from the Detroit World Championship. In addition, we have the first part of our series where graduating Seniors that are getting ready for college provide insights on their experiences in FRC Robotics and give advice for incoming Freshmen team members! RoundTable Discussion - Kevin Wood - Team 2708 Senior Discus...

RoboZone Podcast Episode #059 - Detroit CHAMPS are Here! Episode Description - In this episode, 3 of the 4 teams from the Winning Alliance at the Detroit World Championships stop by. They discuss what it took to win the championship, what the new venue for the World Championships was like. Finally Brandi Bolinger stops by to wrap up the Rookie Round Up segement for the season and what rookie teams...

Episode Description - In this episode, Tim Lawrence from Team 302 stops by to chat. We discuss what teams headed into the Detroit World Championships are doing to prepare their robots to compete at Detroit. We also discuss the FIRST Announcement of the 2019 FIRST and have a brief discussion about what the FRC game might be based off the game title. This is one you dont want to miss before the Detr...

Episode Description - In this episode Kim, Jon and I discuss the results of the MSC Event. We also discuss the Chairmans Award and preparation. Also what teams that are doing right now to prepare their robots to compete at both Houston and Detroit Championships. This is a shorter epsiode but with the Championships breathing down the necks of both mentors and students those teams are laser focused...

Episode Description - In this, the last episode of the regular season for POWER UP, we have a great conversation with mentors who have all had success on the field. They are preparing and iterating both their robots and their strategies for the Michigan State Championships. This was one of the best conversations of the podcast this season so don't miss out and listen to the entire episode. The Roo...

Episode Description - In this episode, we have a discussion dedicated to all of the Rookie Teams. From those who are already looking to next year to the lucky ones that have earned their way to the State or Regional Championships. Brand and Clinton Bolinger from Team 2337 join the discussion to help prepare those teams that are headed to State or District Championships. In addition, those teams th...

Episode Description - In this episode we get some details on Team Update 18, we have a roundtable discussion with subjects such as playing POWER UP while in the Candle Light and while Rookie RoundUp is taking a week off we have a new Team of the Week! FIRST Update - Team Update Number 18 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate18.pdf Roundtable Discussion - Ra...

In this episode, we dive into the what teams do between competitions to improve on their design, shake out the bugs or improve cycle times before their next event. Brandi is back for another fun-filled segment of Rookie Round-Up and we have a new Team of the Week. FIRST Update Team Update Number 17 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate17.pdf Drivers Trainin...

Episode Description - In this episode, our roundtable group discusses the rules for this season, how they impact the game and how teams can get more points for their alliance by making sure they know the rules. Strategy for the game is also discussed by the panel and ways every team can improve through the advice provided. We have a new team of the week so please listen and subscribe. FIRST Update...

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #051 - POWER UP - Comp Week 1 - So that was interesting! Episode Description - In this episode, we cover the 15th update to the team rules for Power Up! We have had a great roundtable discussion with mentors and referees that competed in Week 1 of the Power Up game. We have an update for rookies and other teams with the one and only Brandi Bollinger and finally, we...

Title - RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #050 - POWER UP - COMP Week 1 - Presidential PowerUp Episode Description - In this 50th Epsiode of the RoboZone podcast the President of FIRST drops by and has a detailed discussion of the state of POWER UP going into week 1 of the competitive season! We catch up with brandi Bollinger during the Rookie Round Up and we have a very special Team of the Week! FIRST Upd...