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Check out the award-nominated podcast featuring host Christine Giver talking to guests spanning the combat robotics and STEM communities as well as a little nerdy talk with friends in entertainment an... more
FAQs about Outside of the Box:How many episodes does Outside of the Box have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.
June 01, 2026Marifer w/Reinvented Magazine Talks About Princesses With Power Tools on Outside of the BoxFor this episode, I sat down with Marifer of Reinvented Magazine. Our discussion centers on their Princesses with Power Tools program which adds a bit of whimsy to teaching kids real life skills and show them that they are capable of more than they think! We also spoke about Marifer's background and other things that Reinvented is working on to help spread a love of STEM and get more women and girls opportunities to pursue a career in STEM fields....more18minPlay
May 26, 2026Xyla Foxlin Talks About Aviation, Being a Maker & More on Outside of the BoxIn this special episode, get ready for an incredible conversation with the amazing Xyla Foxlin. We sat down to chat about her love of aviation, her STEM journey, her passions and more! As a STEM creator, it was truly a pleasure to talk to someone who has really paved the way and you're in for an incredible discussion in this episode. Check out Xyla! https://www.youtube.com/@xylafoxlin...more22minPlay
May 22, 2026Robot Archetype Series Deep Dive: Melty Brains, Shell Spinners & Ring SpinnersWe're diving into some archetypes that will leave your head spinning as they are some of the most complex to build. I spoke with the teams behind The Greatest Challenge, Chonkiv and Event Horizon/Singularity about each of their robots and how they stack up against each other. If you ever wanted to learn more about these archetypes or if you are thinking of designing one yourself - this is a perfect episode to check out!...more1h 5minPlay
May 07, 2026National STEM Champion Elle Saleeby on Outside of the BoxOn this episode, I talked with National STEM Champion Elle Saleeby who took a scary situation and turned it into an innovative opportunity to help fellow young people. Kids are frequently in danger of being hit by a vehicle while walking to school. When Elle experienced this herself, she recognized a need to have better protection and developed a backpack insert. Hear all about her amazing project and what she is looking forward to at the National STEM Festival....more15minPlay
May 07, 2026National STEM Champion Levi Dunn & EXPLR Co-Founder Kari Byron on Outside of the BoxIt is once again that time of year for the National STEM Festival and this episode is all about incorporating recycling into 3D Printing technology. I sat down with Champion Levi Dunn whose passion for both recycling and 3D printing came together in his amazing project to reduce waste. Kari Byron joined us to give her thoughts on this project and share insights about the upcoming National STEM Festival....more23minPlay
April 24, 2026April NHRL Recap on Outside of the BoxThis is a golden episode featuring all of the Golden Dumpster winners from NHRL's April Open Event! I talked to those builders who all came with designs they had put time and iteration into which led to success in this very entertaining and competitive event. Check out my conversations with Corey Nason of Synthesis, David Dreyer of Xenomorph and Evan Rosenblatt of Blunder!...more2h 2minPlay
April 17, 2026Robot Archetype Roundtable Discussion on Outside of the BoxGet ready for an amazing lesson on combat robotics as I was joined by Brandon Young, Liam King, Brian Jackson & Matt Lantry to celebrate the many types of robots in the sport. Learn about the differences between similar archetypes and why certain robots aren't as common. This is an extremely educational episode whether you're new to the sport or just want to learn about other archetypes....more2h 5minPlay
April 10, 2026Sean Becker Talks About Thagomizers on Outside of The BoxFor this episode, I sat down with Sean Becker whose Thagomizer robot design has introduced a new archetype to combat robotics. We talked about his capstone project that led to the introduction of this type of robot, why we don't see more thagomizer style robots right now and thoughts on where he might take his designs in the future....more32minPlay
April 01, 2026Ben Howard of Showtime! Talks About March NHRL on Outside of the BoxFor this episode, I sat down with Ben Howard of Team WPI whose robot Showtime! went all the way at the March NHRL event to claim the 3lb division Golden Dumpster. He spoke about exceeding his expectations at this event and we went through every fight including the very close final versus Chainsaw Kitty....more27minPlay
March 24, 2026Robot Rampage Sideline Interview with Team USA's Corey & Johnny on Outside of the BoxBonus mini episode for you featuring an interview from combat robotics fan JediTrainee aka Norma with Team USA! Hear all about their amazing first run at Robot Rampage!...more12minPlay
FAQs about Outside of the Box:How many episodes does Outside of the Box have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.