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204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you are a Student, Mentor or Parent wanting to know more about Robotics then this is the podcast for you!
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Episode #050 - POWER UP - Comp Week 1 - Presidential Power Up
February 27, 2018 18:32 - 48 minutes - 111 MBTitle - 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/TeamUpdate...
Episode #049 - POWER UP - Build Week 6 - Drivers Training for FRC
February 20, 2018 19:52 - 51 minutes - 118 MBRoboZone Podcast Epsiode #049 - POWER UP - Drivers Training for FRC Episode Description - In this episode we dive into the how a team might choose their drive team for the upcoming POWER UP game. Our round table discussion contains mentors that have years of experience with choosing Drive Team members for their past seasons. In addition we talk about he rules changes that were just annouced in the Team Update Number 11 and especially Rule R03. Finally we catch up with Brandi Bolinger for Ro...
Episode #048 - POWER UP - Build Week 5 - 2 Weeks Left in Build Season
February 14, 2018 03:55 - 55 minutes - 128 MBTitle - RoboZone Podcast Episode #048 - POWER UP - Week 5 - 2 Weeks Left in Build Season Episode Description - With 2 weeks left in the build season for POWER UP this episode centers around and discusses what teams should be focusing on in the last 2 weeks of the build season. We catch up with Brandi Bolinger for the Rookie Round Up segment and a new Team of the Week is Crowned! FIRST Update - Team Update Number 8 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpda...
Episode #047 - POWER UP - Build Week 4 - Coding 101
February 06, 2018 17:32 - 49 minutes - 114 MBTitle - RoboZone Podcast Episode #047 - POWER UP - Coding 101 Episode Description - In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast we have a duo of coing mentors that provide us some great information on how their teams approach coding for each season within their teams. In addition, Eli and Darrin given some advice and recommendations for rookie teams that may have taken their first approach at coding for Power Up! Brandi Bolinger stops by for the Rookie Roundup segment and provides 5 things a ro...
Episode #046 - POWER UP - Build Week 3 - Electrical Design and Lessons Learned
January 30, 2018 13:23 - 55 minutes - 127 MBRoboZone Podcast Episode #046 - Electrical Design and Lessons Learned Episode Summary: In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast, we provide an update to the rules for the Power Up Game! We have a roundtable discussion about Electrical Design and Lessons Learned thus far through the first 3 weeks of the build season! Finally we catch up with the one and only Brandi Bolinger for another exciting episode of Rookie RoundUp! FIRST Update - Team Update #6 https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-lib...
Episode #045 - POWER UP - Build Week 2 - Procurement and Design Iterations
January 23, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 139 MBEpisode Description: In this episode we have a quick update to the rules for the Power Up! game. During the RoundTable discussion we cover topics inclduing Procurement for your team and also the Deisgn Iteration method that Mentors can follow with your team. We catch up with Brand Bolinger on the Rookie Roundup segement to cover items that rookie teams should ahve done by this point and the focus for this week of the build season. And finally our Team of the Week segment which showcases a te...
Episode #044 - POWER UP - Build Week 1 - Design and Strategy
January 18, 2018 03:07 - 46 minutes - 107 MBRoboZone Podcast Episode #044 - Week 1 - Design and Strategy In this episode, we change our format up and introduce new ongoing segments FIRST Updates, Team of the WEEK and soon to come to a new segment called the Rookie Conference Call. The main subject of this episodes involves a roundtable discussion on how local FRC team handle the Design and Strategy of their robot for the Power Up game! If you have any feedback on our format change, want to nominate a team for the week or perhaps you w...
Episode #043 - POWER UP Kickoff!!!!!
January 09, 2018 23:08 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode we discuss the POWER UP Kickoff Event and Game! We speak with Andrfew Spiece, Scott Stapp and Bandi Bollinger whom have all been on the podcast before and they provide their opinion of the game and some strategies that teams may want to think about when prototyping their robots. In addition some great discussion on the rules that govern the Power Up game are also debated over! Useful Links: Kettering Kickoff Seminar Presentations - http://www.team2337.com/engihelpdesk.html ...
Episode #042 - 2 Weeks to Kickoff and Happy Holidays
December 20, 2017 19:40 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIn this episode we speak with Brand and Clinton Bollinger from Team 2337, the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan and Scott Stapp from team 5084, the FridgeBots out of Corunna Michigan to give you the 10 things that you should be doing for your team in the two weeks prior to Kickoff and the new game for 2018 Power Up! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the RoboZone Crew and we will see you at 2018 Kickoff! Have a safe holiday season! Team 2337 - EngiNerds - www.team2337.com Team 5084 - The FridgeBots - w...
Episode #041 - QuarterMania with the ScottsBots and FTC Update
December 05, 2017 17:29 - 51 minutes - 119 MBIn this episode we speak with Kim from the ScottsBots and specifically about QuarterMania! In addition we speak with Scott from the FridgeBots and get and FTC update from Alex from the Orange Alliance!
Episode #040 - Rookie Mentors and the Spiece
November 29, 2017 02:33 - 56 minutes - 129 MBIn this episode we speak with a fellow Rookie Team mentor and discuss the things that are needed to get a team ready for the upcoming FRC season with Power Up. We also have the Woody Flowers Award Winner Andrew Spiece on the podcast to give some insight and advice for rookie teams.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2017 for the ROBOZONE Podcast!
November 22, 2017 03:52 - 1 minute - 3.48 MBHAPPY THANKSGIVING 2017 for the ROBOZONE Podcast!
Episode #039 - Messing Around with a HammerHead!
November 15, 2017 02:44 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBIn this Episode, we talk to John Tu from the Hammerheads out of Troy Michigan. He provides some background on the team and the Robotics Festival that is being held at Troy High School in Troy Michigan on the 18th of November!
Episode #038 - Time for an All Girls Competition and Some Relic Recovery Talk
November 07, 2017 23:36 - 30 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode, we speak with the Head Mentor of the Bionic Blackhawks who is holding an all-girls competition in Bloomfield Hills Michigan this weekend with the help of Teams 67, 33 and 469! In addition, we speak with Alex Fera and get an update on Relic Recovery after the first weekend of competitions! Great ready for some knowledge!
Episode #037 - SLACKING off with the EngiNerds, FridgeBots and Blitz
November 01, 2017 00:23 - 56 minutes - 129 MBIn this episode, we SLACK off with the EngiNerds, FridgeBots and BlitzCreek. We discuss where our teams will be competing during this coming FRC season. Finally we discuss the use of the SLACK application within our teams and how it can help yours!
Episode #036 - Team Documents Part Deux and Slack with the EngiNerds!
October 17, 2017 21:36 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode, we present part Duex of the Team Documents presentation given by Brandi and Clinton Bollinger of Team 2337 The EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan. Topics include additional information on Team Document, Slack, T-Shirts, and funding. Presenters - Team 2337 - www.team2337.com Slack - www.slack.com
Episode #035 - Team Documents with the EngiNerds - Team 2337
October 17, 2017 21:20 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn this episode, we present the 2nd of three seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan and specifically Clinton and Brandi Bollinger. This seminar covered Team Documents such as a Sign Up sheet and Team Contracts. Special thanks to the Bollingers for their efforts! @team2337 #team2337
Episode 034 - Creating Success with the EngiNerds!
October 03, 2017 23:56 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBIn this episode, we listen to the 1st of 3 seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan. Thanks to Brandi and Clinton Bollinger! Team 2337 Website -http://www.team2337.com/
Episode 033 - RoboDay @ Ferris State University and more Relic Recovery Talk!
September 27, 2017 01:04 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, the panel discusses the RoboDay event at Ferris State University. In addition, we talk more about Relic Recovery and as the interviewees sign off they provide their thoughts on the Power Up game. Alex Fera http://theorangealliance.org Jacob Russell www.facebook.com/yakobtwig Chief Delphi - Jar24 Scott Stap - Team Frigbots @FridgeBot instagram @Shiarobots Twitter Corunna robotics competition team 5084 Facebook Andrew Spiece - Infamous Victoria Funke - Alumni - Team Torque...
Episode #032 - Talking FTC and FRC and That Teaser Video!
September 19, 2017 12:06 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this episode, we catch up with a member of the World Champs. Jon joins us from the Chimeras. We chat about the Relic Recovery game and start to theorize about what Power Up will be about! Interviewees: Jon Uren - Team 1684 - The Chimeras - http://www.first1684.com/ Cory Walters - Team 2767 - Stryke Force - http://strykeforce.org/
Episode #031 - The Orange Alliance and Relic Recovery
September 14, 2017 02:05 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to the founders of the Orange Alliance. You can visit their website at theorangealliance.org. We also talk about the reveal of the Relic Recovery FTC Game for this season.
Happy Labor Day and Thoughts to Survivors of Harvey
September 05, 2017 17:18 - 2 minutes - 3.82 MBHappy Labor Day Everyone and Prayers go out to anyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey!
Episode #030 - Gaming and Our Thoughts and Payers to Harvey Victims
August 29, 2017 18:46 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MBnterviewees - Gus Peters - Alumni Team 2337 Lillian Eckman - Alumni Teams 70 and 2337 Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here: The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants. Please share the information below with your teams. Awarded teams will receive $6,000 in registr...
Episode #029 - Funding Available for Rookie Teams and Revisiting Upcoming Fundraising Events
August 23, 2017 03:14 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBOff season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here: The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants. Please share the information below with your teams. Awarded teams will receive $6,000 in registration grants over the period of two seasons: • $4,000 in season 1 plus • $2,000 in sea...
Episode #028 - Lightning, Frogs, Titans, Warriors and Oh Yeah Trampolines!
August 15, 2017 02:35 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBOff season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Lightning Interviewees: Sarah Fugate Lili Calderon-Moscrip Frogs, Titans, Warriors and Airtime Interviewees: Steve Angus – Lead Coach - FTC Novi Robotitans#11129 Ellyse Angus – Student event led - Novi Frog Force#503 Iris Denny – Event Student Lead – Livonia Warriors#2832 • Aaron Jacobs – Director of Sales Marketing, Airtime Trampoline Events coming up:...
Episode #027 - Summer Edition Interviews at RoboCon 2017
August 08, 2017 19:02 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode we present a series of Summer iNterviews that were recorded at RoboCon 2017. A variety of subjects are discussed and we hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to give us a review on iTunes podcasts and YouTube!
Episode #026 - Catching up with The Shark and The Hurd!
August 01, 2017 02:07 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBIn this episode, we catch up and reflect on the SteamWorks FRC season with two of the best. Nick "Shark" Clark and Joe "The" Hurd join the podcast for this episode and provide some feedback on the past season and what FIRST Alumni can do to help FIRST and themselves while in college!
Episode #025 - Looking Ahead to Festival of Champions with the President!
July 25, 2017 11:33 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDescription: In this episode, I have the great privilege of interviewing the President of F.I.R.S.T. - Don Bossi. We had a great discussion and covered topics such as the upcoming Festival of Champions to how Don became the President of F.I.R.S.T. In addition to the interview with Don Bossi, I had the chance to attended MiRoboCon in Lapeer in Michigan and interviewed the organizer of the event. Twitch Coverage of Festival of Champions - www.twitch.tv/firstinspires
Episode #-24 - IRI 2017, Festival of Champs and Off Season Events
July 18, 2017 01:40 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBInterviewees: Brandi and Clinton Bollinger - Team 2337 - The EngiNerds - Grand Blanc High School Jim Zondag - Team 33 - The Killer Bees - Notre Dame Prep Subjects: Indiana Robotics Invitational competition - http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/ Festival of Champions - FIRST Inspires - https://www.firstinspires.org/ RoboCon 2017 - http://www.mirobocon.com/ Maker Fair - https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/maker-faire-detroit/
Episode #023 - FTC Intro and GAME MANUAL UPDATE!
July 11, 2017 02:26 - 40 minutes - 92 MBMajor Announcement: FIRST Inspires FTC Manual UPDATE: https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/ftc/game-and-season-info Announcements: IRI - Indiana Robotics Invitational - Coming this WEEKEND! • Link: http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/ Interviewee: Chris Sommers - Bedford Robotics FTC Teams - Head mentor for Team 5237 "The Loose Screws" Link: http://bedfordftcrobotics.weebly.com Topics: 1. Bedford Team's History with FTC 2. Differences between FTC and FRC 3. Past games 2015-201...
Happy 4th of July America!
July 04, 2017 22:54 - 2 minutes - 4.65 MBWe hope all of you have a safe and very Happy 4th of July! We will return to our normal programming on July 11th. Dont forget to put RoboCon your calendar for July 22nd. RoboCon: https://www.facebook.com/MiRoboCon/
Episode #022 - We DO Need Those F.I.R.S.T. Badges!
June 27, 2017 03:21 - 51 minutes - 118 MBEpisode #022- We DO Need Those FIRST Badges! In this episode we Speak with Kyle Hughes from Team 27 and look back at the FIRST Mentors Summer Camp form Kettering University. We talk about fundraising ideas and the new FIRST Badges that are available! Interviewee: Kyle Hughes, Head Mentor, Team 27 Rush Team 27 Rush Website: http://www.teamrush27.net/ FIRST Badges Website: https://www.firstbadges.com/
Episode #021 - A Review of Some Great Information
June 21, 2017 03:52 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, we review the first couple of episodes in a series covering starting a new Robotics team! Interviewees include Brand Bollinger, Andrew Spiece and Scott Stap.
Episode #020 - Marketing Your Team and Social Media!
June 13, 2017 12:37 - 48 minutes - 111 MBBernie Solo - Solo Studio Works - http://www.solostudioworks.com/ • Letting the community know • Marketing a Team: • Sponsorships • Building a Brand • Logo Preparation ○ Fiverr.com • Having an Identity • Color Scheme • Social Media • Facebook - frcfastteam • Twitter - @frcfastteam • Instagram - frcfastteam • SnapChat - frcfastteam
Episode #019 - Recruiting for Your New Team and Off Season Robots?
June 06, 2017 04:12 - 55 minutes - 128 MBIn this episode we continue to the series where we discover the things needed to start a new robotics team and how to put your new team in the best place to be successful! Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084, Corunna Michigan Team 5084 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiF5VmQbLNUSmpPQw6jK1A Team 5084 Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/609028715823908?_rdr Michigan Robotics Schedule Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1810713802548370?_rdr FIRST Mentor Ca...
Remembering Those That Have Served
May 28, 2017 16:06 - 1 minute - 4.13 MBJust a quick THANK YOU to all of those individuals whom have served and given their lives to protect the rights and freedoms we have today in the United States of America. For those family and friends that have loved and supported those whom have served, THANK YOU for the support your loved ones needed in their time of need to defend our country!
Episode #018 - Show Me the MONEY!
May 23, 2017 17:08 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to fund a new robotics team and the ongoing fundraising once you have established your team. Andrew Species from Truck Town Thunder was in this episode.
Episode #017 - Starting a New Team - Lessons from and EngiNERD!
May 15, 2017 19:44 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBThis is the first in a series of episodes documenting the process of starting a new Robotics Team and the lessons learned from individuals that have started teams int he past. For this episode, Brandi Bollinger from Team 2337 the EngiNERDS from Grand Blanc provides her learning experiences! If you know a mentor that would like to share their learning experiences please email us at [email protected]! Thank you goes out to Brandi and to Team #2337!
Episode #016 - A World Championship Interview!
May 09, 2017 02:12 - 45 minutes - 103 MBInterviewees: Cory Walters - Stryke Force, Team 2767, Kalamazoo Michigan Jerry Culp - Stryke Force, Team 2767, Kalamazoo Michigan Joe Jagadics - The Lightning - Team 862, Canton Michigan Kevin - The Pascack Pioneers - Team 1676 from Montvale New Jersey T-Shirt Shout-outs Las Gorillas - Team 469 BigMo - Team 314 Trisonics - Team 4003
Episode #015 - World Champs Crowned 2017
May 03, 2017 03:31 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBInterviewed: Adrienne Ellison - Team 148 - RoboWranglers Andy Baker - AndyMark
Episode #014 - Good-Bye Michigan State Champions and HELLO World Championships in St. Louis!
April 25, 2017 03:02 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn this episode, you can listen to interviews from the Michigan State Championships. Our Round Table Discussion centers around State Championships and how to get ready for World Championships. Team 1506 - Metal Muscle - John Wolfert and Don Ridge Team 68 - Andrew Spieces
Episode #013 - Michigan State Championships Interviews Volume 1
April 18, 2017 00:27 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this track, you will hear some of the interviews that I was able to have while attending the Michigan State Robotics Championships. It was an intense weekend of great competition! Interviewees: Nick Clarke - Master of Ceremonies Joel Hurd - Game Announcer Don Bosse - President of FIRST
Episode #012 - LETS GO TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! The Definitive Dan and Jim Interview
April 11, 2017 03:37 - 45 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode of the RoboZone Podcast we get ready for State Championships in Michigan! I got the chance to interview Jim Zondag and Dan Kimura! Jim Zondag is a co-founder of FIM, 20 years a mentor with Killers Bees, Won 2 State Championships, 2 State Chairman’s Awards, 2 World Championships Runner-Up. Dan Kimura is 18 years a mentor with Las Guerillas, Won 2 World Championships and 3 State Championships.
Episode #011 - Catching up and Advice for STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
April 04, 2017 13:52 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, our panel of Robotics Experts and Mentors provide some advice and guidance to those teams that have qualified for their respective State Championship events. We also catch up with each mentor's team and don't forget about Mentor, Team and Drive Team of the Week. If you want to nominate someone or a team for these shoutouts please email me at [email protected]
Episode #010 - The PRESIDENTIAL Interview!
March 28, 2017 02:48 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this episode, I interview the President of FIRST in Michigan. Also, we have Mentor, Team and Drive Team of the Week! FRIST in Michigan President - Gail Alpert Drive Team of the Week - Team 494 Jay Tembrink - Drive Coach Justin Newberry - Driver Justin Stockwell - Operator Julia Newberry - Pilot Grace Gutherie - Human Player
Episode #009 - Lessons Learned and Champions Galore
March 20, 2017 10:54 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIndividuals Interviews: Interview Number 1: Samantha Synowka is a senior from: Temperance MI Bedford High School Bedford Express Team 1023 Interview #2: Janelle Carpenter from: Sophmore J/LISD Academy Middle College - Adrian MI Tam 5144 - P.R.E.D.A.T.O.R.S Interview #3: Colin Wilson - Sophomore Washtenaw Technical Middle College Team Strange Quarks 6101 Interview #4: Lestyn Brooks - Senior Our Lady of the Lakes Waterford MI Team 3098 The Captains Interview #5: Michael wolf - senior...
Episode #008 - Winner Winner You Get a Blue Banner!
March 13, 2017 20:51 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode (#008) we interview the Mentors and Drive teams that won the Kettering Week 2 Event. It was a Cinderella story of epic proportions. There will be a second podcast episode released this week to provide some additional thoughts on the lessons that have been learned thus far with SteamWorks! Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to all of the episodes we have planned! Round Table Interview with the Winning Team Alliance - 8th Alliance - Kettering Week 2 Blaine Armstrong - team 6...
Episode 007 - Field Techs, Robot Inspectors and Referees OH MY!
March 07, 2017 02:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis Episode is dedicated to those FTAs, Inspectors, and Referees that run an event and without which we would not have an event to bring our robots to compete too. Listen to the feedback these individuals have on the game thus far and their predictions going forward. Please subscribe and if you have a mentor, team or drive team member you would like to have interviewed, please email us at [email protected].
Episode #006 - Volunteers Galore!
February 28, 2017 12:30 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBn this episode we speak to a couple of the leaders within Michigan FIRST Teams and the volunteers that help make the events a reality! Interviewees: Clinton Bollinger - Team 2337 The Enginerds! Jim Zondag - Team 33 The Killer Bees! Patrick Major - Teams 494 The Martians and Team 70 More Martians! Roundtable Discussion: Alex Fera - Frog Force Alumni, FIRST Volunteer since 2009, Control System Advisor since 2012 and FTA since 2014 Andrew Spiece - Lead Mentor Truck Town Thunder, 2016 Woodie ...
Episode #005 - Drive Teams and Steam Works
February 20, 2017 02:48 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBThe 5th Episode of the RoboCode Podcast covering all aspects of Drive Teams and how to approach this years game SteamWorks!