STATE CHAMPS! RoboZone

Episode Description -
In this episode, with Week 2 of the Infinite Recharge Season in the books the panel discusses the lessons they have learned from competing in the first 2 weeks of the season. Park, from Team 5460, tells us how StrikeZone is getting prepared for Week 4 and what they have learned by watching the teams in Weeks 1 and 2. The COVID-19, also known and the Corona Virus, is discussed and impact thus far on the season.

Interviewees:
Chris Purdy - Team 3534
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Jake Hawley- Team 7211
Parker Duncan - Team 5460

RoboZone Episode #118 - Infinite Recharge Lessons Learned from Week 1

In this episode, I speak with Kyle, Cory, Clinton and Brandi about their experiences from Week 1 of the Infinite Recharge Competitive Season. Team Rush and the EngiNERDS formed a formidable alliance which won Blue Banners from Kettering 1 and provide their input on strategies that were used to accomplish their Win! We also discuss in detail the impact thus far from the "No Bag Rule". With Team 2767 and 2337 prepping for Week 2 in St Joesph District event Cory, Clinton and Brandi inform us how they are preparing for a quick turn around from Week 1 to Week 2.

Interview Participant:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Clinton and Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337

In this episode I speak with Ruth Toomey from Andrmark. Not only does Ruth work for AndyMark, she also mentors two FRC teams, is a TV host, FIRST Volunteer and food expert. Ruth provides how things are running at AndyMark and their efforts to get the last minute needs for teams competing now that the Infinite Recharge competitive season is starting. She also provides some details on the Adopt-A-Engineer program that AndyMark provides to a couple lucky teams!

Interview Participant:
Ruth Toomey - AndyMark

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with the Don Ridge from Team 1506 Metal Muscle out of Kettering University and Scott Stapp from Team 5084 Team FridgeBot out of Corunna Michigan.

Don, Scott and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, where they are in their builds for this season and how the "No Bag Rule" can impact a team thus far in the build season leading up to Week 1 of Infinite Recharge. Parker Duncan won our t-shirt giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!

Interview -
Don Ridge - Team 1506
Scott Stapp - Team 5084

Description: In this episode I speak with Jack Rumple whom actively participates as a mentor for 2 FTC Teams and 3 FRC Teams this season. We start the podcast episode by remembering the unselfish act of Kendrick Castillo as all of the teams will pay respect to him throughout the season. Next I speak with Jack on the FTC teams that are headed to the Colorado FTC State Championships. Finally we cover the FRC Game for this season and provide some advice for all levels of the FRC community.

Interview Participant:
Jack Rumple - 4418 Team Impulse, 1339 - Angel Robotics, 8850 - Rebel Robotics, 15755 - Team Connectivity, 17302 - Max Resistance

Links referenced in interview:
Airforce Video - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bkY7-9c8s&t=33s
Speech by Dean Kamen - https://johnvneun.com/blog/2019/1/28/dean-kamen-kickoff-1998?format=amp

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with an all student panel on the Infinite Recharge game! The provide their view points on the game, the aspects from hanging, shooting to ball pickup. They also provide some feedback and suggestions that Rookie Teams can use going forward within the game. Jack Rumple from Team Spectrum won our AndyMark Redline motor giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!

Interviewees:
Samantha White - Team 5053
Justin Christenson - Team 3536
Aiden Storts - Team 1684

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with the infamous Danny Diaz from FIRST Headquarters. Danny and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, New Field Hardware in 2021 and Heat Maps! This is a jam packed episode of the podcast and not one you will want to miss. Scott Stap won our t-shirt giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!

Interview -
Danny Diaz - FIRST Headquarters

RoboZone Podcast Episode #112 – Infinite Recharge with Nick from AndyMark!

Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Nick from AndyMark. Nick and I review the Infinite Recharge game from Kickoff and Nick offers his thoughts on the game thus far and how he will be planning his team for the upcoming season. Nick also provides some suggestions on products you can purchase from AndyMark and how you can implement those into you robot designs for the game this year!

Finally, after recording a couple of episodes this season already I caught my mistakenly calling the “Infinite” Recharge game “Ultimate” Recharge. This will be corrected in upcoming episodes and thanks for your understanding in that.

Interview -
Nick Lawrence - AndyMark (www.andymark.com)

In this episode, I speak to and catch the first reactions to the infinite Recharge game announcement at Kickoff 2020! Jon, Cory, Nathan and myself speak to the challenges that the game presents, possible strategies team may use and also what a Rookie Team can do within this game to help their alliance win matches and possibly a Blue Banner.

This is the first episode for the 2020 season and if you would like ot be a guest on the podcast please send an email to [email protected]! We look forward to a long and informative FRC Season!!!

Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Nathan Hogge - Team 3707

In this episode, I speak with the legendary Andy Baker from AndyMark. He provides some great updates on how AndyMark is getting ready for the Ultimate Recharge season which is less then 2 week away! He provides some information on new products offered for the upcoming season and even teases us with some not yet announced products!

We look back on the losses within the community and give thanks for what we have. This is not an episode you will want to miss. THANK YOU to all of those listeners out there for their support for the 2019 calendar year and we look forward to providing some great content with the new year coming soon!

Interviewees:
Andy Baker - AndyMark