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Outside of the Box

Check out the award-nominated podcast featuring host Christine Giver talking to guests spanning the combat robotics and STEM communities as well as a little nerdy talk with friends in entertainment and gaming. We have many segments including Bot Buddies, Robot Roundtables and both BattleBots and NHRL breakdowns featuring special co-host Ashley Beckman! If you love nerding out about robots, STEM, gaming and more, this channel is for you!

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BattleBots Proving Grounds Discussion on Outside of...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/03/18

For any fans who have asked about Destruct-A-Thon and Proving Grounds and wondered, is it worth going to Vegas for - this is the episode to listen to. Join me for several segments including an opening discussion with Craig Danby and Jason Rogers who have seen massive success at Proving Grounds with Slammo, Chad New who has been making his opponents quake with his new robot Magnitude and finally an amazing discussion with BattleBots co-creator Trey Roski who not only talked about the current Vegas

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52:54

Talkin' Nerdy w/ Gene Magee from FOX TV's The Floor

Outside of the Box ·

2024/03/15

In this new recurring interview series which I am now calling "Floor Fridays", I chatted with Gene Magee who was dubbed "King of the Floor" and went on one of the greatest runs seen on the show. We talked about how being acquaintances with a fellow Floor contestant led him to being on the show, how being a natural entertainer impacted his performance on the show, a big debate about the level of specificity required in the answers during some of the duels, plus a very cool story about a chat Gene had

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17:34

STEM Spotlight | National STEM Challenge Champion...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/03/13

I've got another episode with one of the amazing National STEM Challenge Champions - Tushar Mehta. Tushar has been able to channel his passion for the environment into creating an app that can help identify whether items are recyclable. He talked about his passion for wanting to help make recycling accessible to more people and wanting to pursue a STEM career in the future. Check out this great discussion with another amazing Champion!

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16:37

STEM Spotlight | National STEM Challenge Champion...

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2024/03/03

It is once again time for another STEM Spotlight and this one features a young CEO named Siddarth Nandyala. Siddarth's project involves the use of 3D printing technology to help provide a more affordable alternative to traditional prosthetic limbs. We talked about his path to becoming a Champion in the National STEM Challenge as well as his aspirations moving forward in STEM-based work and innovation. Siddarth is a truly remarkable young person and this is a great discussion to check out.

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23:12

STEM Spotlight | G-Force Robotics FRC 9008

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/25

It is time to catch up with the girls of G-Force Robotics out of Clayton, NC, but this time with a new bunch of young engineers who were eager to talk about what they have been up to and future plans for their season. They spoke about their amazing and inspiring trip to the Pentagon where they got to meet with world leaders about what they have been doing with the team. They also spoke about their upcoming competitions and big plans for 2025.You can learn more at https://gforcerobotics.com/

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37:15

March NHRL Preview on Outside of the Box | Featuring...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/25

It is nearly time for the next NHRL qualifying event on March 2nd! There are two segments in this episode - one highlighting an anticipated rematch with Matt Bores of Emulsifier and Corey Nason of Catalyst who are two of the heaviest hitters in the field as well as a segment featuring Julian of Mako and Alex of Zane to speak about the beetleweights and the challenges that come with putting together a more unique design. This is a fun one so be sure to check it out!

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STEM Spotlight | National STEM Challenge Champion...

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2024/02/22

It is time for another interview with one of the National STEM Challenge Champions and this time it is with Lino Marrero who refers to himself as a "serial inventor". His latest invention, the Kinetic Kickz 2.0 is what made him a Champion. It is a shoe insert that can collect wasted energy from walking or running and use it to power devices. Lino spoke about iterating on this invention as well as the history of some other things he has invented over time. We also talked about how he felt to become a

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18:27

STEM Spotlight | National STEM Challenge Champion...

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2024/02/20

Some time ago I spoke with Kari Byron about the National STEM Challenge where young people could submit entries in which they have come up with innovative solutions to everyday issues. In this interview, I spoke with one of those amazing young people - Clarisse Coelho. Her project involved the study of beta-glucan in mushrooms and how we can use that to help boost our immune systems. I talked to Clarisse about the development of her project and how she feels about being selected as a Champion. Be

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28:04

2024 Western Allied Robotics Season Preview on...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/18

As part of my season preview series, it is time to take a trip out west as I spoke to Rob Farrow of Western Allied Robotics about their plans for this year. We talked about some of the events they have planned in their home base area in the Northwest, plus the joint effort with RoboGames to bring even MORE robot combat action in April. Hear all about this league that has been around since close to the very beginning of combat robotics!

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12:08

Outside of the Box Valentine's Special!!

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/13

If you are like me and love LOVE, you will adore this short video featuring your favorite builder couples in combat robotics. The couples answer some fun questions including who their favorite robots are aside from their own, what their favorite weapon type is and which one of them would win in robot combat if they fought each other. Hear what they all have to say and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

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31:27

2024 Bristol Bot Builders Combat Robotics Season...

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2024/02/11

Those who know me well know that I have a TARDIS-shaped spot in my heart for my robot friends in the UK so of course I had to do a Season Preview with Joe and Craig from Bristol Bot Builders. We talked about everything from fighting robots in a pub, being able to bring in more competitors from other parts of Europe, and the balance of trying to accommodate more competitors while also putting on a quality event. It is always a great chat with our friends across the pond. Hear what they had to say on

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51:09

Talkin' Nerdy w/ Tom & Lindsey from FOX TV's The Floor

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/10

To kick off Valentine's week, I have a new episode that features a couple of fellow nerds who fell in love after sharing the stage as contestants on FOX's trivia show The Floor. If you are a lover of knowledge, like me, you will enjoy this deep dive into both of their journeys getting cast and eventually competing in duels on The Floor. We also talk about how they eventually got together and what prospective contestants should know if they are interested in competing in future seasons. This episode

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22:12

Sam McAmis of Gruff on Bot Buddies | BattleBots |...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/06

Flame on! As a lover of flamethrowers, it was only a matter of time before I had Sam McAmis from Gruff on to chat about his tanky robot with a giant flame. We talked about how Gruff came to be as well as what has and continues to influence changes to the bot. I brought up one of my favorite fights when Gruff donned a hammer versus Slammo, reflected back on some of their fights from World Championship VII, and how it has been getting into smaller robot competitions with his son in Florida. Check out

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33:08

Motorama 2024 Preview with Jon Durand

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2024/02/05

It is getting very close to mid-February, which means it is time to get hyped for Motorama, which Jon Durand describes as a Super Bowl type of event for combat robotics. We talked about everything you need to know as both a competitor and a spectator including tips for getting to the event as well as things like food and what else you can see there. I also had Jon take a trip down memory lane and recall some of his favorite and most memorable robots/fights that have come to Motorama. Stream links:

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30:16

NHRL January New Bots Recap with Kevin & Matt of...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/02/03

As someone whose bots are inspired by designs from BattleBots, I was a huge fan of Team Pandamonium's 12lb entry BattleTots at NHRL's January event. We talked about the event overall and how things went in all weight classes, plus why multibots work so much better in the beetleweight division and Kevin & Matt teased the addition of more BattleTot friends in the future!

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2024 Backwoods Combat Robotics Season Preview on...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/01/28

If you are interested in the antweight scene, you definitely will want to check out my chat with the folks from Backwoods Combat Robotics - Jason, Jenna, Kyle and Toby. We talked about how the league has grown since the beginning of the pandemic and become an extremely competitive league for ants, seeing competitors show up from 18 different states. We talked about some of the events they have planned for this year as well as potential plans for growth into other weight classes including 12lb and

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55:19

Remy & Rachel DeGuzman on Bot Buddies | Monkfish, EVA...

Outside of the Box ·

2024/01/25

Join me for a much anticipated episode featuring one of the best couples in combat robotics - Remy & Rachel DeGuzman whose robots have caused much destruction and entertainment, most recently with shuffler robot Monkfish. We talked about everything from their robots including how they both got started to MRCA and plans for an event in June. This is a fantastic episode that you won't want to miss.

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2024 MRCA Season Preview on Outside of the Box

Outside of the Box ·

2024/01/23

For this next episode in my series of league previews, I sat down with Casey of MRCA (Midwest Robot Combat Association) to talk about their growing antweight league, which also saw the addition of beetleweights in 2023. We talked about the amazing growth the league has seen with event registrations filling up in less than 30 minutes as well as plans to try and add additional events in areas that have not had any to try and get more people involved. Check out this shorter, but very informational

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22:05

Tim Bouwens of Ominous on Bot Buddies | BattleBots |...

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2024/01/17

It is finally time that I got to sit down with Tim Bouwens whose robot Ominous was nominated for a Boxy Award due to its sleek and vibrant design. We went all the way back to talk about his original BattleBots experience with Reality and where the journey has taken him since then. We also chatted about the next iteration of Ominous and how he has differentiated himself as a competitor and bot designer.

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32:13

2024 GSCRL Season Preview on Outside of the Box

Outside of the Box ·

2024/01/14

We're kicking off a series of combat robotics league previews with GSCRL (Garden State Combat Robotics League) where I sat down with members of their board to talk about what they have planned for this year. We talk about the growth of the league as they have already had events with waitlists, some cool events and workshops and the importance of volunteering and getting involved to help growing leagues like GSCRL. (An event was held on January 13, however due to unforeseen circumstances this episode

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