Outside of the Box

NHRL September Event Preview on Outside of the Box

The Avatar must be coming to town because NHRL is going to feature several elements at the upcoming September event including a Hurricane and some fire! I chatted with several competitors including NHRL officials Rob and Gwen who are ready to throw down with their robots Glow Up and Jackalope. I also talked to a group of builders including Mayfly, Liam King, Josh Rhinehart as well as Tom & Sarah Brewster about their robots and what they think of the competition. This is an exciting episode and be sure to check out the NHRL stream on September 14th!

NHRL Teams Champions on Outside of the Box

Following the exciting full reveal of the bracket matches from Teams, I chatted with Ariel Smith, Jamison Go & Matt Bores who all emerged victorious at the conclusion of this amazing event that was showcased on ESPN2. They talk about how the Dream Team formed, how Jake Hoffmann amped up the level of entertainment for this event, and they each go into detail on their amazing runs to the finals. This is one you certainly won't want to miss!
NHRL Video: https://youtu.be/HnTgh7CHM-o?si=Pz3IXLzQ_H5NIfbH

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Estatt

If you are a big fan of Nintendo games specifically, you will enjoy this chat with my next guest - Twitch streamer Estatt! We chatted about watching a live chicken coop feed in the early days of online streaming, why people like to watch other people play video games, getting off of the plateau in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the evolution of Metroid. Check out this fun conversation about gaming!

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer ThatGuyNova

On this episode, I got to chat about a gaming genre that I know little about - first person shooters such as Apex and Call of Duty. I got to chat with Twitch Streamer ThatGuyNova who is passionate about those types of games and getting to play with friends. We also nerded out about the MCU and the Deadpool vs Wolverine movie shortly before it was released.

Mass Destruction Preview on Outside of the Box

Join me for a chat with builders and organizers Brandon Zalinsky, Tony D'Ambrosio, David Jin & Lucy Du to talk about the return of Mass Destruction coming up on August 24th. We talked about the importance of focusing on fun at the event, fun stories from previous MassD events and everything you need to know about competing or attending. This is a fun discussion about a really cool event!
For the latest info, check out www.facebook.com/massachusettsdestruction

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Tayrae3

If you enjoy a true variety streamer, you will enjoy this interview with Twitch streamer Tayrae3! We talk about her love of everything from horror games to cozy farming games, her background as a teacher and how she has incorporated science into her streams and the adorable guest appearance from one of her two cats. Check out one of the most chill and kind streamers on the platform! https://www.twitch.tv/tayrae3

Talkin' Nerdy with Twitch Streamer Zeinstein

Zaddy is here! Time to hear from one of my favorite Twitch streamers ZeinsteinTTV! We chatted about keeping up engagement in chat during streams, the importance of building your brand and the fun of gaming with friends in games like Fortnite. If you like Zeinstein and want more - you can check out more content at https://www.twitch.tv/zeinsteinttv.

Glenn Boxell of Caldera on Ouside of the Box

It is finally time to talk about the robot that is too hot to handle - Caldera! I got to sit down with the wonderful Glenn Boxell to talk about his robots, winning a Golden Dumpster, getting to go to competitions with his son Brian and a new event that the Boxells have cooked up coming in September! This was an amazing chat with one of the best in the sport!
 
https://www.robotcombatevents.com/events/1578

2024 GSCRL Championships Preview on Outside of the Box

It is nearly time for the premiere combat robot league in the State of New Jersey to hold their league championship which will take place on August 3rd at the New Jersey State Fair. I chatted with builders Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Mark & Alex about the season so far, what all of them are planning to help get their respective robots ready to compete and what else GSCRL has in the works. You can catch the stream next weekend!

Talking Nerdy with TheDivinityOfIvory

It is time for another Gamer Edition of Talkin' Nerdy and this time I got to sit down with my friend, variety streamer TheDivinityOfIvory. We chatted about playing spooky games, the joys of building in Minecraft and the importance of taking care of your mental health in gaming. If you enjoy a fun stream with a kind and lovely human being, you will definitely want to check out Ivory's channel! https://www.twitch.tv/thedivinityofivory