Robozone Podcast

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 3534Jon Uren - Team 1684Jake Hawley- Team 7211Parker Duncan - Team 5460

RoboZone Episode #118 - Infinite Recharge Lessons Learned from Week 1In 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 27Cory Walters - Team 2767Clinton 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 1506Scott 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 ResistanceLinks referenced in interview:Airforce Video - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bkY7-9c8s&t=33sSpeech 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 5053Justin Christenson - Team 3536Aiden 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 robozonepodcast@gmail.com! We look forward to a long and informative FRC Season!!! Interviewees:Jon Uren - Team 1684Cory Walters - Team 2767Nathan 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

In this episode, we revisit the episode covering the SWERVE. Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that teams across the country are discussing. Interviewees:Jon Uren - Team 1684Cory Walters - Team 2767Mark Faunce - Team 3536

Episode Description - In this episode, I speak with Jerry Budd about the FIRST Choice program that goes live for the Ultimate Recharge season on Friday, November 22nd at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Jerry provides us with a history of the FIRST Choice program and his involvement, experiences, and agony of getting everything ready for this year's edition of the event. Jerry provides some examples of past items in the FIRST Choice program and also gives us some valuable advice on how mentors really should be putting their choices in! This is not an episode you will want to miss! Get Ready for FIRST Choice boys and girls and get your lineup ready for submissions! Good luck to all of those mentors and team on trying to get valuable parts for your upcoming season! Interviewees:Jerry Budd - AndyMark

Episode Description - In this episode, Jon and Scott provide their first impressions on the release of the new Falson 500 Brushless motor and how they are going to test these as soon as they have them in their hands. The group also talks about new additions to the ongoing list of releases for products that FRC teams can use now and in the coming season. If your team purchases any new products we would like to get you on the podcast to provide your valuable feedback and experiences. Also, if you would like to win an AndyMark Anniversary T-Shirt be the first to email me at robozonepodcast@gmail.com and provide me with your address the 1st two individuals to do so will get a snazzy AndyMark T-Shirt! Interviewees:Jon Uren - Team 1684Scott Stap - Team 5084

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Liz Smith, an Application Engineer from AndyMark. Liz tells us about her vast FIRST experiences from growing up through the FIRST program to working with AndyMark as an Applications Engineer. Liz tells us about her experiences with writing documentation for instruction manuals, team branding, performing the duties as an FTA, and Drive Coach. It was a great interview and covers many aspects of Liz's life and what it is like being a FIRST alumnus now working for a company like AndyMark!Interviewee:Liz Smith, Applications Engineer - AndyMark

Episode Description - In this episode, I first have a one on one discussion with Danny from AndyMark. Danny knows more about the FTC SkyStone game at this point then anyone with his involvement in the design of the field elements that AndyMark knows sells to the general public. Danny provides his interpretation of the game and also tells us what it is like to work for the world-famous AndyMark company. Next, we have Kim, John, and Scott that stop by for a quick interview about the Kettering University Mentors Camp coming up this weekend and what seminars will be available to mentors from the rookie to veteran. This is an information-packed episode you don't want to miss! Interviewees:Danny Blau - AndyMarkKim Shumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterJohn Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterScott Stap - Team 5084Kettering University Mentors Camp Link: https://www.first-mentor-day-ku-2019.eventbrite.com

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Chris Sommer from the Loose Screws. Chris provides us with his outlook on SkyStone. Chris and I discuss the game further and he informs us on how his team is approaching the game and what their plans are to overcome the limitations such as spacing on the field of play.Interviewee -Chris Sommers – The Loose Screws

Episode Description - In this episode, Jen an experienced FTC Mentor stops by right after the Sky Stone game reveal and provides her opinion on the game thus far. She provides some valuable strategy tips for approaching this game and also provides some valuable project management tips that any team, no matter the level, could use to position themselves in a better approach to any game.Interview -Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland FTC Teams #5290, 5957, 15104

Episode Description - In this episode, Don Bossi, the President of FIRST stops by for his farewell interview on the RoboZone Podcast. Don will soon be leaving the FIRST Leadership group and he provides some insights on his tenure with FIRST. This was a very special interview in my opinion and hope you enjoy Don's thoughts on FIRST and what he will miss. Interviewees:Don Bossi - President, FIRST Inspires

In this episode, the infamous Daniel "Danny" Diaz stops by for an interview. Danny leads the Deep Space Game Development team and provides some insights on how the games each year is designed integrated on and implemented. He provides a great deal of information on the inner working of FIRST from his experiences as a FIRST Inspires employee. This is NOT an episode you will want to miss.Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXU4jbGRZNE&fbclid=IwAR07KQYoJhyBf6uwzgji0P1PwaaGU_dbJhCzxP9-76dDUBNwqXMWL9zBmrYInterviewees:Danny Diaz - FIRST Inspires

In this episode, Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that teams across the country are discussing. It has been a little while since our last episode but after a short leave of absence, the RoboZone Podcast is BACK and ready for the upcoming competitive seasons for both FTC and FRC! Interviewees:Jon Uren - Team 1684Cory Walters - TeaM 2767Mark Faunce - Team 3536