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RoboZone Podcast Episode #079 - Revisiting Recruitment with a FridgeBot!

Episode Description -
In this episode we revisit an early episode in our podcast history, number 19 to be exact and that 60 epsidoes ago! In this episode we discuss the things needed to start a new robotics team and how to put your new team in the best place to be successful! There are new teams at every level of FIRST and Scott from team FridgeBot provides his input on how to build a team.

Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084, Corunna Michigan
Team 5084 YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiF5VmQbLNUSmpPQw6jK1A
Team 5084 Facebook page: m.facebook.com/groups/609028715823908?_rdr

Episode Description -
In this episode, we have an interview panel that has extensive experience with the Swerve Drive that is all the rage in the FTC and FRC games of the past, present and future. Jerry, Kyle, Jack and Alex all provide a description of the their experiences with the SWERVE drive and the benefits, limiations and how to prepare a team to use a swerve drive.

Interview -
Jerry Culp - Team 2767 - StrikeForce
Kyle Albrecht - Team 3536 - Electro Eagles
Jack Saxman - Team 3707 - TechnoDogs
Alex Hogge - Team 3707 - TechnoDogs

Western Michigan Clinic - https://www.facebook.com/events/273848293458739/

Team 2767 White Papers:
2017 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3375
2018 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3468

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Nick who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is a FRC Mentor and most importantly FIRST Alumni! Nick provides some strategy for FTC's Rover Ruckus game and how team can change and adapt their robots throughout the FTC season. We also have a discussion on the simularities between adoption of new strategies in both FTC and FRC formats. Nick provides his viewpoint on the Rover Ruckus game, Power Up and the upcoming FRC game Deep Space. Finally, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is.

Interview -
Nick Lawrence - AndyMark Engineer - www.andymark.com

In this episode, we speak with Alex and Kyle from the Orange Alliance, these Co-Founders of this organization provide us with an update and how the Orange Alliance has grown since the last time we have had them on the podcast.

We talk about discussion topics including the final power Up thoughts, Rover Ruckus, how to become an FTA and finally the Deep Space game. This episode has some pretty good information and it is one you want to listen to the entire episode.

Interview -
Alex Ferra - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTA
Kyle Flynn - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTA

The Orange Alliance:
Website: www.theorangealliance.org
GoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/toanp

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Chirs Sommers from Team 5237 the Loose Screws. Chris tells us what he believes will be the META for this season Rover Ruckus game. After discussing different aspects of the game Chris tells us how his FTC will be approaching this years game and their approach to maximizing the points they can amount for their alliance partners. In addition, we have our second giveaway for the podcast. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!

Interview -
Chris Sommers - Team 5237 - The Loose Screws

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. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!

Interview -
Peter - Team 12533 Inception - Austin, TX
Nathan - Team 12897 Newton's Law of Mass - Newton, MS

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 - https://www.kettering.edu/about/first-robotics
Scott Stapp - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084
Kevin Carstensen - Team 4776 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4776
Kyle Albrecht- Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536

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 provides some sound advice on products that could be purchased now to prepare your team for the game!

Interview -
Danny Blau - AndyMark Engineer - www.sandymark.com/

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!

Interview -
Bernie Solo - Solo Studio Works - www.solostudioworks.com/

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 team ready!

Interview -
Andrew Spiece - Team 314 - BIG MO
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - Team Fridgebot