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 from Power Up should be doing now to help them get ready for the next FRC season.

Round-Table Discussion -
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Zach Jester - Team 4027
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337

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 Detroit Championships!

RoundTable Discussion -
Tim Lawrence - Team 302

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 on the task at hand in just a short couple of days.

RoundTable Discussion -
Kim Portuesi - Team 4776
Jon Uren - Team 1684

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 Rookie Roundup segment has come to an end and us thanks everyone that has participated but especially Brand Bolinger from Team 2337 for her help and guidance this season. Team of the Week has also ended for the season and will make a return in the next FRC season.

FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 20 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate20.pdf

RoundTable Discussion -
Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Scott Stap - Team 5084

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 that have earned the All-Star Rookie award and the preparation to get ready to present at the State Championship/District level.


FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 19 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate19.pdf

Roundtable Discussion -
Brandi and Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337
Paul Garrett - Team 7166
Cheryl Deehr - Team 7202

Team of the Week
ALL FRC VOLUNTEERS

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 -
Ray Pratt - Team 6635
Tim Lawrence - Team 302 - https://twitter.com/firstteam302
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211
Alex Fera - Referee - The Orange Alliance


Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz

Team of the Week
FRC Team #3655 (Tractor Technicians)

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 Training for FRC RoundTable Discussion
Chris Purdy - Team 3534
Scott Stap - Team 5084

Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz

Team of the Week
FRC #2767 (Stryke Force) - www.strykeforce.org

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 -
Team Update Number 16 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate16.pdf

RoundTable Discussion -
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - www.first1684.com/
Michael Schreiber - Team 67 - www.hotteam67.org/
Nick Clark - FRC Referee


Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz

Team of the Week
FRC #33 - Killer Bees - www.killerbees33.com/

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 have a new Team of the Week! If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast or want to nominate a team for Team of the Week please email us at [email protected]


FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 15 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate15.pdf

RoundTable Discussion -
Joel Noble - Team 1339 - www.angelbotics.com
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211 - www.teamhollywood7211.weebly.com
Andrew Spiece - Team 5114 - www.fentonrobotics5114.com
Matt Malinak - FRC Referee
Nick Clark - FRC Referee


Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz - team2337.com

The Team of the Week
FRC #1339 - AngelBotics - Denver Colorado
www.angelbotics.com

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 Update -
Team Update Number 14 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate14.pdf

Presidential Interview -
Don Bossi - President of FIRST

Rookie Round Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz

Team of the Week
ALL FRC Volunteers