BEEyond Robotics

What does a robotics competition sound like, plus how STEM can help build a greener future?

In this immersive, high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, hosts Faiz and Hannah take you live to competition as they explore the sounds, stories, and sustainability behind FIRST Robotics. From cheering crowds to whirring drivetrains, this episode connects the excitement of competition with the power of environmental innovation.

You’ll hear:

Real competition sounds in What’s That Sound?

• Interviews with organizers and participants at competition.
• How robotics supports sustainability and eco-friendly design
• Eco Myths Busted! separating fact from fiction in green tech
• The Eco-Challenge: design your own sustainability invention (Submit your design here)
• How teamwork, creativity, and engineering can help the planet

Faiz and Hannah capture the energy of the robotics competition, while showing how the same skills used on the field can create solutions for the future.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, or STEM fan, this episode blends competition excitement with real-world impact.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

Don’t miss the April episode coming this Thursday: what does a robotics competition sound like, plus how STEM can help build a greener future?

In this immersive, high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, hosts Faiz and Hannah take you live to competition as they explore the sounds, stories, and sustainability behind FIRST Robotics. From cheering crowds to whirring drivetrains, this episode connects the excitement of competition with the power of environmental innovation.

You’ll hear:
Real competition sounds in What’s That Sound?
Interviews with organizers and participants at competition.
How robotics supports sustainability and eco-friendly design
Eco Myths Busted! separating fact from fiction in green tech
The Eco-Challenge: design your own sustainability invention
How teamwork, creativity, and engineering can help the planet

Faiz and Hannah capture the energy of the robotics competition, while showing how the same skills used on the field can create solutions for the future.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, or STEM fan, this episode blends competition excitement with real-world impact.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

The March episode of BEEyond Robotics features a powerful look at the women shaping science, engineering, and robotics—past, present, and future.

In this inspiring episode of BEEyond Robotics, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore why representation in STEM matters and how diverse voices lead to stronger, smarter innovation. From groundbreaking pioneers to local role models, this episode highlights the impact of women who are building the world around us.

Episode features

• Why representation matters in STEM and how it shapes confidence and opportunity
• Trailblazing women in science, engineering, and space exploration.
• A spotlight interview with a local woman in STEM: Jocelyn Kuntsi.
• The stories behind innovations that changed the world.
• A fun and fast-paced HERstory quiz celebrating women in STEM
• How inclusion strengthens robotics teams and communities

Faiz and Hannah share insights from their own team, celebrate real experiences, and remind listeners that STEM is for everyone.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, or future innovator, this episode is all about breaking barriers, building confidence, and inspiring the next generation.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

Don’t miss the March episode coming this Thursday: a powerful look at the women shaping science, engineering, and robotics—past, present, and future.

In this inspiring episode of BEEyond Robotics, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore why representation in STEM matters and how diverse voices lead to stronger, smarter innovation. From groundbreaking pioneers to local role models, this episode highlights the impact of women who are building the world around us.

You’ll hear about:
Why representation matters in STEM and how it shapes confidence and opportunity
Trailblazing women in science, engineering, and space exploration
A spotlight interview with a local woman in STEM
The stories behind innovations that changed the world
A fun and fast-paced HERstory quiz celebrating women in STEM
How inclusion strengthens robotics teams and communities

Faiz and Hannah share insights from their own team, celebrate real experiences, and remind listeners that STEM is for everyone.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, or future innovator, this episode is all about breaking barriers, building confidence, and inspiring the next generation.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

Don’t miss the February episode: robotics isn’t just wires and wheels. It’s people. And people are wonderfully complex.

In this thoughtful, high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore the science behind teamwork and why the best robots are built on strong human connections. From brain chemistry to pit-crew communication, this episode breaks down what makes collaboration actually work during a long FRC season.

You’ll hear about:

• The neuroscience of teamwork and trust
• How communication can make or break a match
• Why conflict isn’t failure, it’s feedback
• Team chemistry during build season pressure
• “Love letters” to our robots (yes, really)
• Practical ways to strengthen connection on your team

Faiz and Hannah share real stories from Manitoulin Metal, reflect on lessons from mentors and teammates, and explore how logic and empathy work together in engineering spaces.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, alum, or STEM fan, this episode dives into the human side of robotics and why connection is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

Don’t miss the February BEEyond Robotics episode: robotics isn’t just wires and wheels. It’s people. And people are wonderfully complex.

In this thoughtful, high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore the science behind teamwork and why the best robots are built on strong human connections. From brain chemistry to pit-crew communication, this episode breaks down what makes collaboration actually work during a long FRC season.

You’ll hear about:

• The neuroscience of teamwork and trust
• How communication can make or break a match
• Why conflict isn’t failure, it’s feedback
• An interview about supporting each other through challenges
• Team chemistry during build season pressure
• “Love letters” to our robots (yes, really)Practical ways to strengthen connection on your team

Faiz and Hannah share real stories from Manitoulin Metal, reflect on lessons from mentors and teammates, and explore how logic and empathy work together in engineering spaces.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, alum, or STEM fan, this episode dives into the human side of STEM and why connection is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

January episode: Kickoff season is here and for rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah, that means excitement, nerves, whiteboards, and a whole lot of caffeine.

In this high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, Faiz and Hannah break down what FRC Kickoff really looks like, why it feels impossible at first, and how teams prepare to tackle a brand-new game. From the reveal of REBUILT, to lessons learned from past FRC games, this episode is a full rookie-friendly guide to the most important day of the season.

You’ll hear about:

• What actually happens on FRC Kickoff day

• A whirlwind tour of iconic past FRC games and how they shaped robot design
• Rookie engineering tips for strategy, prototyping, and design
• How each sub-team prepares for Kickoff—from build and software to CAD, media, safety, and business
• The realities of running a northern, rural, island-based robotics team
• Why 3-Day Builds matter and how teams learn from them
• What the FRC season timeline really looks like after Kickoff

Faiz and Hannah also check in with their sub-team leads, share stories from veteran team members, and highlight the sponsors and community supporters who make their season possible.

Whether you’re a rookie team, a veteran looking back, or a STEM fan curious about how robotics seasons begin, this episode captures the chaos, creativity, teamwork, and excitement that define FIRST Robotics.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

Don't miss the January episode: Kickoff season is here and for rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah, that means excitement, nerves, whiteboards, and a whole lot of caffeine.

In this high-energy episode of BEEyond Robotics, Faiz and Hannah break down what FRC Kickoff really looks like, why it feels impossible at first, and how teams prepare to tackle a brand-new game. From the reveal of REBUILT, to lessons learned from past FRC games, this episode is a full rookie-friendly guide to the most important day of the season.

You’ll hear about:

• What actually happens on FRC Kickoff day

• A whirlwind tour of iconic past FRC games and how they shaped robot design
• Rookie engineering tips for strategy, prototyping, and design
• How each sub-team prepares for Kickoff—from build and software to CAD, media, safety, and business
• The realities of running a northern, rural, island-based robotics team
• Why 3-Day Builds matter and how teams learn from them
• What the FRC season timeline really looks like after Kickoff

Faiz and Hannah also check in with their sub-team leads, share stories from veteran team members, and highlight the sponsors and community supporters who make their season possible.

Whether you’re a rookie team, a veteran looking back, or a STEM fan curious about how robotics seasons begin, this episode captures the chaos, creativity, teamwork, and excitement that define FIRST Robotics.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond. 🐝

What do snowflakes, sensors, and robotics all have in common? More than you think.

In this cozy but curiosity-packed winter episode, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore how STEM shows up everywhere in winter — from the microscopic geometry of snowflakes to the very real challenges cold weather creates for robots and electronics.

You’ll hear about:❄️ The science behind snowflakes and crystallography🔋 Why batteries, motors, and sensors struggle in the cold🤖 Canadian innovations designed for winter environments🎄 Creative ways to mix coding, electronics, and holiday design⚙️ How engineers adapt technology for extreme cold😂 Light engineering humour and real-world robotics insight

Faiz and Hannah also share what they’ve heard from veteran team members about winter robotics challenges, upcoming competitions, and how engineers plan ahead when temperatures drop.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, STEM fan, or just curious how technology survives a Canadian winter, this episode connects science, creativity, and robotics in a way that’s informative, accessible, and fun.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond.

What do snowflakes, sensors, and robotics all have in common? More than you think.

In this cozy but curiosity-packed winter episode, rookie hosts Faiz and Hannah explore how STEM shows up everywhere in winter — from the microscopic geometry of snowflakes to the very real challenges cold weather creates for robots and electronics.

You’ll hear about:
❄️ The science behind snowflakes and crystallography
🔋 Why batteries, motors, and sensors struggle in the cold
🤖 Canadian innovations designed for winter environments
🎄 Creative ways to mix coding, electronics, and holiday design
⚙️ How engineers adapt technology for extreme cold
😂 Light engineering humour and real-world robotics insight

Faiz and Hannah also share what they’ve heard from veteran team members about winter robotics challenges, upcoming competitions, and how engineers plan ahead when temperatures drop.

Whether you’re a student, mentor, STEM fan, or just curious how technology survives a Canadian winter, this episode connects science, creativity, and robotics in a way that’s informative, accessible, and fun.

Listen to BEEyond Robotics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

Buzz. Belong. Build. Beyond.